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Begonia - Boston Cherries and Chocolate
The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The Begonia Boston Cherries and Chocolate, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. The Boston Cherries and Chocolate Begonia has chocolate colored leaves with cherry colored spots. The soil must be well drained. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. ... more info
Herb - Sweet Majoram The Marjoram Sweet, 'Origanum majorana', has a sweeter, milder flavor than Oregano. Some describe the flavor as having a hint of balsam. The plants are bushy, 1 to 2 foot tall and 2 foot wide. They produce small round, pale, grey-green, velvety, aromatic leaves. Tiny white or pink flowers occur in the summer. Sweet Marjoram is primarily used for culinary purposes. Marjoram is used with sausage, egg dishes, cheese dishes, lamb, veal, fish, green vegetables, darrots, beef, eggplant, cauliflower, dressings, squash, and tomatoes. |
