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Marigold - Eskimo
The nice dark green foliage sets off the white flower color. Marigolds prefers rich organic soils. Eskimo is a white marigold with large, creamy white, double carnation type blooms that are simply stunning. The Eskimo Marigold begins to bloom in late spring and continues to bloom until first frost. Eskimo Marigolds are excellent for edging, in pots and containers and as a ground cover. Plant in the spring after average last day of frost. The Marigold Eskimo, 'Tagetes erecta', is new and unique. The soil needs to be well drained and not soggy. Pinch off faded flowers to encourage more blooms. The beautiful blooms are located at knee height on top of the plant. ... additional info
Pepper - Ornamental Varingata Ornamental Peppers can be grown in the garden or grown in a pot to be brought inside when the temperatures begin to drop in the fall. Why grow a pepper as an ornamental? Because ornamental peppers, particularly this one, may be the most beautiful plant in your flower garden. The Pepper Ornamental, 'Caosicum annuum', is a stunning variegated foliaged pepper with deep purple flowers. It also displays deep purple flowers and dark purple peppers turning to red. Peppers use quite a bit of water and like to be watered deeply and not too often. This pepper prefers average garden soil with good organic matter. Transplant the pepper in the spring, 3 to 4 weeks after the last frost and when soil temperatures are above 65 degrees. The Ornamental Pepper has white, light/medium/dark green variegated foliage with purple veins. |
