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Coleus - Freckles
For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. The Coleus Freckles, 'Coleus hybrid', has creamy yellow foliage with bronze and orange splotches. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. 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. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. ... more info
Begonia - Spectrum Susanne The Spectrum Susanne begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are scarlet in color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. The Begonia Spectrum Susanne, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. |
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