landscaping

Daisy - Orange Symphony

$10.95

The Daisy Orange Symphony 'Osteospermum hybrid', joins the hands down best of the Osteospermum in the Proven Winners Symphony series. They’ll produce prolific flowers from spring right through fall. They have large orange flowers with a compact growth habit and unusual blue-violet eyes. These beauties make a unique addition to any combination. They’re heat-tolerant, so they won’t shy away from hot summer conditions and full sun. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... more

Hot Peppers - Super Chili Super Chili peppers are great for ornamental use as well. The 2” peppers are as colorful as a lit Christmas tree lights and many are held above the mounded foliage which grows to about 2’ tall. The fruits may be used fresh or dried at any stage of maturity. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.