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Coleus - Florida Sun Splash
The Coleus Florida Sun Splash, 'Coleus hybrid', has deep burgundy foilage with a hint of green and bright yellow edges. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized container gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow however they are tender annuals. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. This plant can also be a perennial in warmer zones. ... additional information
Herb - Italian Parsley The Italian Parsley, Petroselinum crispum, has flat leaves that makes this a prefered plant of gourmets. The flat-leaved parsley is superior for flavor. Do you love and grow roses? Grown near roses, parsley is thought to improve the scent and health of roses. The leaf of the Flat Parsley is larger than Green River Parsley. Parsley is quite cold hardy and stays green and harvestable through much of the winter, even in cold climates. It both enhances and dilutes strong flavors such as onions or garlic. Their culinary uses includes salads, soups, butters, fish, and poultry. Plant in the spring in well drained soil. |
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