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Coleus - Sedona
These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Coleus must have good soil drainage. The Coleus Sedona, 'Coleus hybrid', has very unique russet colored foliage. Frost will cause them to die immediately. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. ... details
Geranium - Casanova 2003 Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. The Geranium Casanova 2003, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', has very attractive large light pink flowers. 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. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. |
