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Geranium - Pandora (Tulip)
The Geranium Pandora, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is a unique variety that offers beautiful soft pink flowers. This is a tulip flowered geranium and each one of the little florets that make up the blossom are shaped like a small, cupped tulip. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. It is a vigorous grower that has dark green foliage with crinkled edges and a glossy finish. It is sometimes also called a Rosebud Geranium, but whatever the name, the uniquely shaped, salmon pink flowers are always an eye catcher. 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. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. ... more
Coleus - Dark Star The Coleus Dark Star, 'Coleus hybrid', has dark purple foliage that glows with a subtle sheen, and features a nicely shaped scalloped edge. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. |
