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Coleus - Pineapple
Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. 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 must have good soil drainage. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Frost will cause them to die immediately. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. The Coleus Pineapple, 'Coleus hybrid', has scalloped edges that adds to the already impressive contrast of ruby and chartreuse foliage. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... get more information
Calibrachoa - Million Bells ® Terra Cotta The Calibrachoa Million Bells ® Terra Cotta, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners and is indispensable for use in containers and hanging baskets. The Terra Cotta blooms are outstanding. Million Bells plants are compact, low growers with fine foliage and 1 in, trumpet-shaped blooms that open nonstop until hard frost without need of deadheading. You can expect hummingbirds to visit your garden when you plant Calibrachoa because they love the large trumpet shaped flowers and it’s good nectar source. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. |
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