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Coleus - Old Lace
The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. The Coleus Old Lace, 'Coleus hybrid', has small lace like foliage that has a bright rose color with green margins. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Frost will cause them to die immediately. 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. ... get more information
Hot Peppers - Big Chilli Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Large crops of the 8 inch long peppers are produced over a long harvest period. The Big Chili has larger fruits than other Anaheim chili peppers. The Big Chili Pepper is used for roasting, peeling, and in cooked dishes. The Hot Pepper Big Chili, 'Capsicum annuum', is a compact plant that bear tremendous yeilds of mild, thick walled fruit. |
