|
Coleus - Merlot
Coleus must have good soil drainage. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The Coleus Merlot, 'Coleus hybrid', has dark merlot foliage with the leaves developing a green picotee (point) as they age. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. ... additional info
Nemesia - Sky Blue Lagoon Proven Selections introduces Sky Blue Lagoon, with it's blue flowers, to join the Nemesia line of old favorites. They’re superb in planters or baskets where you can catch wind of the refreshing fragrance. The compact plants produce and abundance of showy flowers all summer long. The Sky Blue Lagoonkeeps blooming from early spring to late fall. They perform best in cool gardens or in partial shade in hot areas. The Nemesia Sky Blue Lagoon, 'Nemesia hybrids', exhibits beautiful sky blue flowers. |
