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Marigold - Lemon/Tangerine Blend

$1.69

The Marigold Gem Lemon/Tangerine Blend, 'Tagetes tenuifolia', has masses of dainty flowers on compact, fragrant plants with lacy foliage. These bushy, dwarf, "rock garden" marigolds are truly little gems in your garden. The 10 to 12 inch plants hold 1/2 inch yellow and orange flowers. The Gem Lemon/Tangerine Blend blooms 5 to 6 weeks after seeding and continue until first frost. Marigolds prefers rich organic soils. The soil needs to be well drained and not soggy. Pinch off faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in the spring after average last day of frost. The Gem Marigolds are excellent for edging, in pots, and containers. They make an excellent annual ground cover. ... get more information

Hibiscus - Dark Red Teatime Red The Hibiscus Teatime, 'Hibiscus sabdariffa', is a robust, shrub-like annual that is attractive as a hedge or in a border. The red base of the flower is used for tea, juice, sauce, jelly, wines and pies. Hibiscus sabdariffa is widely grown in many areas of Asia, Africa and America. The fleshy red, cup-like, 1 inch base of the flower, called a calyx, is used to make cool drinks and tea. The flowers begin to bloom in October. This plant is also called red sorrel, roselle, Jamaican sorrel, Indian sorrel, Queensland jelly plant, sour-sour, lemon bush and Florida cranberry. Plant in the spring after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. Teatime Hibiscus prefer deep, rich, fertile and well drained soil. They should be kept evenly moist.