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Coleus - Freckles

The Coleus Freckles, 'Coleus hybrid', has creamy yellow foliage with bronze and orange splotches. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... more info

 

Impatien - Infinity™ Pink Frost The Impatiens Infinity™ Pink Frost, 'New Guinea Impatien', displays beautiful blush pink flowers. This Proven Winner plant comes from the renowned breeder Ludwig Kientzler. The Infinity series has been bred to be grower friendly with well matched vigorous habits and finishing times. Impateins are a low maintainence flower but do require frequent waterings. Place in moist but not wet, well-drained soil. Fertilize twice a month in beds, every week in containers. For zone 11, this plant can also be a perennial.