Diascia - Appleblossom

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Diascia - Appleblossom

The delicate pink and white bi-colored flowers are outstanding in mixed containers. A superb solo plant or addition to combos, hanging baskets and containers of all types and sizes. The Diascia 'Appleblossom' has Intense colors, and exceptionally large, very floriferous, early blooming flowers which distinguish this new series. The pink and white blossoms appear on a sturdy, compact plant. Here's an early spring bloomer with outstanding heat tolerance. ... additional info

 

Bee Balm - Petite Wonder It is one of the smallest Monarda in its family and has the darkest foliage. The leaves of Monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Monarda needs to be planted in full sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. If deadheaded, (remove old flowers from plant) longer bloom times will be encouraged. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams. Petite Wonders are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The Monarda ‘Petite Wonder’, Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light pink flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. ‘Petite Wonder’ stands at 12’ high and has a plant spread of 12-18” and blooms from July to August.

Diascia - Appleblossom