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Coleus - Life Lime
Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The Coleus Life Lime, 'Coleus hybrid', has chartreuse-colored foliage. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus must have good soil drainage. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. ... more
Fuchsia - ShadowDancerŪ Violette Fuchsias do not like to dry out. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Fuchsias should be planted in warm, sheltered spots in well-drained soil. The Fuchsia ShadowDancerŪ Violette, 'Fuchsia hybrid', is a very early blooming Fuschia with exceptional uniformity and compact growth. Keep the soil moist to the touch from spring through autumn. The flowers, which are produced during the summer and early fall, are droopy and come in many colors. They are great plants for greenhouses, window boxes, baskets, homes, and flower beds. In many parts of the country (and especially if planted in a hanging pot) the fuchsia will require daily watering. |
