Zinnia - Scarlet Flame

$1.59

The Zinnia Scarlet Flame, 'Zinnia elegans', has gorgeous scarlet flowers. Scarlet Flame is great descriptive name for this flower color. A stand of these will definitely turn heads. They are easy to grow and for long hot summers, nothing beats Zinnias for brilliant bloom color and long blooming period. The large 4 to 5 inch flowers adorn the 2 to 3 foot plants. This Zinnia will bloom from early summer through late fall. Scarlet Flames prefer full sun and rich, deep, well drained soil. They need to be well watered but not soggy. Plant in late spring, 2 weeks after the last average frost date. The Zinnia Scarlet Flame makes great cut and dried flowers. They are excellent in pots and containers. ... additional info

Radicchio - Milan The Radicchio Milan, 'Cichorium intybus', is a self-heading type that is easy to grow. The Milan Radicchio adds a unique flavor to salads. Milan is strikingly beautiful with its deep red and very white veins. It adds a distinctive, desirable, slightly bitter flavor to salads, is delicious sauteed with butter and garlic, or eaten with slices of fresh tomatoes. Milan has 9 to 12 ounce round deep red heads with very white veins. Plant the Milan Radicchio in mid-spring to early summer. In warm climates Milan can be planted in the fall for winter harvest. Cut head above the crown and it may re-sprout producing another head in the fall. Remove the outer leaves until you reach the inner heart where the veins are white.