Coleus - Kingswood Torch

$7.12

Coleus must have good soil drainage. Frost will cause them to die immediately. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. 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. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. The Coleus Kingswood Torch, 'Coleus hybrid', has flaming magenta foliage that is overlaid with orange and burgundy. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. ... get more information

Herb - Fernleaf Dill Dill prefers fertile well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Do not crowd plants because crowding and poor, dry soil will cause it to bolt. The dark, finely divided foliage on the basal-branching plant offers excellent flavor. It is a unique dwarf that was developed for container culture. Dill likes a well-drained, moderately rich, moist soil with a pH of 6. The Fernleaf Dill, 'Anethum graveolens', Fernleaf or dwarf dill grows to 18" high and has dark green leaves. It is slow to bolt and is grown especially for its leaves rather than its seed. 0 in full sun. Dried Dill leaves, called dill weed, can also be used but the fresh leaves are much stronger and taste better.