landscaping

Geranium - Rocky Mountain* Royal Red

$7.77

The Geranium Rocky Mountain* Cherry Red, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is outstanding for landscaping. They make large, full-sized plants and are very showy in ground beds and containers with their large, colorful cherry red blooms. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. They are excellent in containers of all types from small pots to large tubs to window boxes and combine well with other plants such as petunias and ivies. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. ... more info

Marigold - Durango™ Red The Marigold Durango(TM) Red, 'Tagetes patula', is very easy to grow. The Durango series of Marigolds belongs to the French group of Marigolds. 5" anemone type flower heads. The early, free-flowering plants have uniform heights of 10 to 12 inches with good branching. The Durango Marigold Reds are well suited to life in containers as well as beds. Most Marigolds are great for attracting butterflies. Space plants 6" to 10" apart. Remove spent flowers to promote new flower growth.