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Coleus - Merlot
Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Coleus must have good soil drainage. 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. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. The Coleus Merlot, 'Coleus hybrid', has dark merlot foliage with the leaves developing a green picotee (point) as they age. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Frost will cause them to die immediately. ... more info
Geranium - Mandarin Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. 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. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. The Geranium Mandarin, 'Pelargonium x peltatum', is an ivy geranium that has beautiful bright orange flowers. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. These ivy geraniums provide a mass of color for your enjoyment all season long. |
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