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Begonia - Dragon Wing Pink
This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers. The Dragon Wing works great in full sun but the look in partial shade is absolutely awesome. Dragon Wing Pink is part of a new series that is very heat tolerant and has wing-like, glossy green leaves. Dragon Wing Pink Begonias perform very well in the landscape with excellent heat tolerance and garden performance. Begonia Dragon Wings prefer planting beds that are well drained and organic-rich. It's an excellent companion with other annuals in containers and hanging baskets. These plants bloom almost constantly and have angel-wing shaped, dark green leaves that are spectacularly glossy with huge panicles of pink flowers hanging down. The Begonia Dragon Wing Pink, 'Begonia x hybrida', is a beautiful shade plant growing up to 15 inches tall with a a spread of up to 18 inches. ... more information
Geranium - Rocky Mountain* Salmon 2004 Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. They are excellent in containers of all types from small pots to large tubs to window boxes and combine well with other plants such as petunias and ivies. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. The Geranium Rocky Mountain* Salmon, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is outstanding for landscaping. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. They make large, full-sized plants and are very showy in ground beds and containers with their large, colorful salmon blooms. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. |
