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Geranium - Butterfly
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. 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. The Geranium Butterfly, 'Pelargonium x peltatum', is an ivy geranium that has beautiful light lavender flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. These ivy geraniums provide a mass of color for your enjoyment all season long. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums, zonal geraniums or ivy geraniums. ... more information
Petunia - Wave Blue The Petunia Wave Blue, 'Petunia x hybrida', has velvety, dusky blue blooms that cover the plants all season. The Wave Blue petunia does not need pinching or pruning. Wave petunias are both heat and cool tolerant. These low growing annuals reach a height of 4 to 6 inches and can spread as much as 4 feet. The spectacularly different, spreading habit makes this award winning petunia an excellent choice for landscapes and garden beds where brilliant groundcovers are desired. The 2 to 3 inches blooms continue all season with out being trimmed back. These plants are truly spectacular and a eye-catcher. |
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