Geranium - Rocky Mountain* Violet

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Geranium - Rocky Mountain* Violet

The Geranium Rocky Mountain* Violet, '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 violet 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. ... get more information

 

Begonia - Spectrum Barbara The Begonia Spectrum Barbara, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Barbara begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are a pink color. They should not be subjected to more than ˝ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location.

Geranium - Rocky Mountain* Violet