Alyssum - Rosie ODay
The Alyssum Sweet Rosie ODay, 'Tpomoea purpurea', displays rose-pink blossoms on low, compact plants. This sweetly scented Alyssum is covered with tiny rose-pink flowers that form mini-rosettes. Sweet Rosie Odays bloom in late spring through first fall frost. The Alyssum blooms very quickly after seeding, usually in about 6 weeks. In climate zones 9 and 10, they can bloom all year. Sweet Rosie ODays prefers full sun or light shade and rich, well drained soils, but Alyssum is not too picky and can withstand poor soils also. Plant them after the last average frost date in the spring. In mild areas, seed can be sown in the fall for winter blooming. This plant is excellent in rock gardens, in hanging baskets, in the foreground of borders, and as a ground cover. ... details
Daisy - Gloriosa The Daisy Gloriosa Blend, 'Rudbeckia hirta 'Gloriosa', has huge 4 to 7 inch flowers. The Gloriosa Blend loves the heat and is drought tolerant. Grown as an annual, Gloriosa Daisy is technically a short-lived perennial and may come back for a second or third year. The large, wide yellow flowers have brown bands or stripes with a brown center. This Daisy blooms for 8 weeks beginning in mid summer. The Gloriosa will grow in almost any soil but it has a preference for rich, alkaline soils that are well drained. They are drought tolerant, but they will bloom best in moist soil. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date, or plant up to 2 months before the first fall frost. The Gloriosa Blend is excellent for wildflower planting and in beds and borders. They maintain their color after other flowers are beginning to fade in the fall.
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