Daisy - Cream Symphony

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Daisy - Cream Symphony

They’ll produce prolific flowers from spring right through fall. They’re heat-tolerant, so they won’t shy away from hot summer conditions and full sun. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These beauties make a unique addition to any combination. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The Daisy Creme Symphony 'Osteospermum hybrid', joins the hands down best of the Osteospermum in the Proven Winners Symphony series. They have large creme flowers with a compact growth habit and unusual blue-violet eyes. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. ... additional info

 

Geranium - Tricolor It is a vigorous grower that has dark green foliage with crinkled edges and a glossy finish. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Tricolor is a unique zonal that showcases variegated foliage of three distinct colors. The Geranium Tricolor, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is a unique variety that offers beautiful scarlet flowers. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. 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. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering.

Daisy - Cream Symphony