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Daisy - Orange Symphony
These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. They have large orange flowers with a compact growth habit and unusual blue-violet eyes. These beauties make a unique addition to any combination. The Daisy Orange Symphony 'Osteospermum hybrid', joins the hands down best of the Osteospermum in the Proven Winners Symphony series. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. They’ll produce prolific flowers from spring right through fall. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. They’re heat-tolerant, so they won’t shy away from hot summer conditions and full sun. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... details
Geranium - Appleblossom 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 a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. They make large, full-sized plants and are very showy in ground beds and containers with their large, colorful pink blooms. The Geranium Appleblossom, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is a unique variety that offers beautiful soft pink double flowers, complemented by distinct leaf zoning and an upright growth habit. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Gardening News and Articles |
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