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Poppy - California White Linen
The California Poppy White Linen, 'Eschscholzia californica', planted in mass is a striking vision. This Poppy looks great planted alone or blended in with either Orange or Mikado poppies. The California White Linen Poppy is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. The solid white, silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. The White Linen Poppy needs full sun. On cloudy days or in the shade, the blooms will close. The White Linen Poppy will grow in almost any soil that is well drained. Pinching off spent flowers increases the bloom period. In cold climates, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. In warm climates seed in fall for impressive spring color. The Poppy White Kinen can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. ... additional info
Muskmelon - Fastbreak The Muskmelon Fastbreak Cantaloupe), 'Cucumis melo (Hybrid)', is a breeding first! The Fastbreak has great taste and super early maturity, which makes the Fastbreak the best early muskmelon ever. Long or short growing season, this melon should be in every garden and even may be called a "blessing for home gardeners". The 3 to 4 pound melons are very sweet and they resist several common diseases. The Fastbreak Muskmelon is an annual and is very sensitive to frost. Fastbreak vines spread to about 10 feet in diameter, about the same as most muskmelons. The flesh is a salmon-orange color. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. Muskmelons prefer light and well drained soil. Muskmelons use a lot of water but they should not ever be soggy wet. |
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