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Geranium |
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Cherry, pink, salmon,
scarlet, white, red and mix. |
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| Flowering period -
Mid June to the end of
October. |
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| Height -
Grows 12" to 16" tall (30 -
41 cm). |
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| How to grow -
Plant in full sun. |
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| Features -
Large flower heads,
compact. |
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| Soil -
Rich, moist, well drained
soil, high in organic matter. |
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| Spacing -
Plant 12" to 15" apart (30
- 38 cm). |
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Tips -
Moderate frost tolerance.
Pinching results in bushier plants.
All varieties tolerate light shade. |
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| Uses -
Use in borders, beds or
pots. |
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12" to 16"
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12" to 15"
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Full Sun
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Scaevola |
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Colors -
Lavender |
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Flowering period -
Mid June to the end of September. |
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Height -
Grows 8" to 10" tall (20 - 25 cm). |
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How to grow -
Plant in sun or part sun. |
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Features -
Unique, cool blue to purple fan shaped flowers. |
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Soil -
Best in rich, well drained soil
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Spacing -
Plant 3" to 5" apart (8 - 13 cm).
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Tips -
Poor frost tolerance. Thrives in hot, dry areas. Water and
fertilize moderately. Fast growing, tough and low
maintenance plant. |
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Uses -
Use in baskets or window boxes. |
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8" to 10" |
3" to 5" |
Sun / Part Sun |
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Geranium |
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Colors –
Red,
Light Pink, Dark Pink, White, Salmon |
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Flowering period -
Mid June to the end of October. |
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Height -
Grows
12" to 16" tall (30 - 41 cm). |
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How to grow -
Plant
in full sun. |
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Features -
Large
flower heads, compact. |
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Soil -
Rich,
moist, well drained soil, high in organic matter. |
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Spacing -
Plant
12" to 15" apart (30 - 38 cm). |
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Tips -
Moderate frost tolerance. Pinching results in bushier plants.
All varieties tolerate light shade. |
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Uses -
Use in
borders, beds or pots. |
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12" to 16" |
12" to 15" |
Full Sun |
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Alyssum |
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Colors –
White, Pink,
Lavender |
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Flowering period -
Mid June to the
end of September. |
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Height -
Grows 3" to 5"
tall (8 - 13 cm). |
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How to grow -
Plant in sun or
part sun. |
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Features -
Mixed flower
colors. Spreading plants. |
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Soil -
Best in well
drained soil, but will perform well in poor soils. |
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Spacing -
Plant 10" apart
(25 cm). |
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Tips -
Poor frost
tolerance. Very fragrant, especially white flowers.
Fast growing. Keep evenly moist, but not waterlogged. |
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Uses -
Use in borders,
planters or beds. |
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3" to 5" |
10" |
Sun / Part
Sun |
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Begonia-Green Leaf
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Colors -, white, red, pink. |
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Flowering period -
Mid June to mid
October. |
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Height -
Grows 6" to 12"
tall (15 - 30 cm). |
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How to grow -
Plant in sun or
part sun. |
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Features -
Low growing
plants. |
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Soil -
Best in rich,
well drained soil. |
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Spacing -
Plant 12" apart
(30 cm). |
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Tips -
Keep soil
moist, water in morning not mid day. Plants do not
compete well with other annuals, so mass them alone. |
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Uses -
Use in borders,
beds or pots. |
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6" to 12" |
12" |
Sun / part
sun |
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Marigold |
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| Colors -
Deep orange, orange, yellow
and mix. |
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| Flowering period -
Mid June to the end of
October. |
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| Height -
Grows 10" to 12" tall (25 -
30 cm). |
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| How to grow -
Plant in full sun. |
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| Features -
Assorted flower colors on
sturdy stems. |
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Soil -
Best in moist, well drained
loam but tolerates dry soils.
Marigolds grow well in poor soil. |
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| Spacing -
Plant 12" apart (30 cm). |
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Tips -
Moderate frost tolerance.
Low maintenance. Performs well in
all weather conditions. Pinching out the first central flower bud will
produce bushier plants. |
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| Uses -
Use in beds, pots or
borders. |
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| Note - Please
refer to plant caretag for specific variety information |
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Dusty Miller |
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Colors -
Silver |
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Flowering period -
Early May to
the end of September. |
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Height -
Grows 6" to 10"
tall (15 - 25 cm). |
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How to grow -
Plant in sun or
part sun. |
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Features -
Silver white
leaves. |
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Soil -
Best in light,
well drained soil, high in organic matter, but
performs admirably in dry sandy soils. Tolerates drought. |
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Spacing -
Plant 8" apart
(20 cm). |
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Tips -
Excellent frost
tolerance. Very low maintenance plant.
Prune periodically to maintain low, bushy shape. |
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Uses -
Use in borders,
beds or for contrast. |
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6" to 10" |
8" |
Sun / Part
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Impatiens |
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Colors -
Orange, pink,
red, salmon, rose, white, carmine, lilac and mix. |
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Flowering period -
Mid June to mid
October. |
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Height -
Grows 8" to 12"
tall (20 - 30 cm). |
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