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Zinnia - Cut & Come Again
For long hot summers, nothing beats zinnias for brilliant bloom color and long bloom period. The zinnia plant is very easy to grow. The Cut and Come Again Zinnia is an annual plant that produces the best flowers in full sun. Cut and Come Again Zinnias are great for cut and dried flowers and are also excellent in large pots and containers. Zinnia elegans prefer rich, deep and well drained soil. Cut these old-fashioned blooms for your bouquets, and flowers will "come again", producing continuously from early summer until first frost. The 2 to 3 inch double flowers appear in shades of pink, rose, magenta, scarlet, orange, yellow, and cream. The Zinnia Cut and Come Again, 'Zinnia elegans pumila', displays hot shades of orange, pink and scarlet flowers . Plant in late spring, about two week after average last frost. For best results mix a high phosphorus, low nitrogen fertilizer in with the soil. ... find out more
Shiso Perilla - Green aoshiso The Shiso Perilla Green (Aoshiso), 'Perella frutescens', is an intoxicating, flavorful herb that should be as popular as basil or cilantro. It is called "ohba' at sushi bars, and it is an absolute must for herb gardeners. The incredible flavor has been described as curry-like and a combination of cumin, cilantro, and parsley, with a hint of cinnamon. Shiso Perilla have green leaves that resemble parsley except they have sharply serrated edges. Herbalists claim Shiso has antibiotic qualities and is the one reason it is used with sushi. In salads, the leaves add a very unique flavor. Mix or sprinkle over cucumbers, cabbage, fish, soups, rice, and potato dishes. The Shiso is also an excellent container plant. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. |
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