Caladium - Florida Fantasy

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Caladium - Florida Fantasy

The Caladium Florida Fantasy, 'Caladium x hortulanum', are grown for their long-lasting, colorful foliage, and they are used in borders and beds. They should be pinched off as soon as possible. Caladiums also bloom, but the flowers are insignificant and they drain energy from the plant. Caladiums need protection from full sun for the best growth and color. All parts of this tropical plant are poisonous, so caution is advised around children. It is ideal for pots and hanging baskets on the porch or patio. This fancy foliaged plant has white leaves with a touch of green and dark red veins. ... more info

 

Geranium - Southcombe Double The Geranium Southcombe Double, 'Geranium oxonianum', displays fully double, pure pink blooms that sit atop bright green stems. There are only a few double-geraniums in cultivation and don't look like a Geranium at first glance. Southcombe Double blooms almost non-stop throughout the summer, into fall. Geraniums are grown in almost any soil as long as it is not wet. For the most part, cranesbill are long-lived and do not require a lot of care. They are perfect in the perennial border and work well as a ground cover too.

Caladium - Florida Fantasy
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