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March 9, 2010

Sedona Coleus

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Sedona Coleus

The Coleus Sedona, \’Coleus hybrid\’, has very unique russet colored foliage. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from \”wet feet\” will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched.For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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Lavender Glow Intensia Phlox

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Lavender Glow Intensia Phlox

The Phlox Intensia r Lavender Glow, \’Phlox hybrid\’, a Proven Winners selection, comes from Germany. This new series of vigorous, free-flowering Phlox varieties produce 1/2 to 1 inch lavender flowers with a striking white eye. Their cascading habit makes them perfect for any type of container, including hanging baskets, patio pots and combos. They also do well as landscape plantings. Place in moist, but not wet, well drained soil. Fertilize twice a month in beds, every week in containers.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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Black Knight Butterfly Bush

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Black Knight Butterfly Bush

The Butterfly Bush \’Black Knight\’, Buddleia \’Black Knight\’, is a vigorous growing shrub that boasts dark purple flower from mid-summer and is a butterfly magnet. This bush flowers summer and fall and is easy to grow. With a name like Butterfly Bush you might expect a plant to be attractive to butterflies. Plant it near a path or patio and the shrub will provide a delightful fragrance for you, too. It\’s generally pest-free. This plant blooms on new growth and should be pruned back to the ground in spring.

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Thai Hot Chile Pepper

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Thai Hot Chile Pepper

The Pepper Chile Thai Hot, \’Capsicum annuum\’, has a zesty, pungent, very hot flavor for authentic Asian-style cuisine. It is also a superb ornamental plant for borders or containers. The chilli-loving Thais consume more hot peppers than any other culture. Discover the delights of Thai Hot flavor in your favorite stir-fry or other Asian dish. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often.

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Religious Radish Coleus

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Religious Radish Coleus

The Coleus Religious Radish, \’Coleus hybrid\’, has large warm red foliage that is flushed with almost black markings. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from \”wet feet\” will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched.For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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Purple Dome Aster

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Purple Dome Aster

The Aster `Purple Dome\’, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2\” wide with a plant width of 18-24\” and a height of 18\”. Aster `Purple Dome\’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster `Purple Dome\’ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

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Pink Flowering Almond

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Pink Flowering Almond

The Pink Flowering Almond, Prunus glandulosa rosea plena, is a small shrub that flowers in early spring with a display of very light pink flowers before the leaves appear. It grows best in light shade to full sun.It prefers a well drained light garden soil. Very hardy over a wide range. Adaptable to most soil types and moisture levels. Blossoms are double pink and prolific.

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