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Fuchsia - ShadowDancer® Marcia
In many parts of the country (and especially if planted in a hanging pot) the fuchsia will require daily watering. Keep the soil moist to the touch from spring through autumn. The Fuchsia ShadowDancer® Marcia, 'Fuchsia hybrid', is a very early blooming Fuschia with exceptional uniformity and compact growth. Fuchsias do not like to dry out. Fuchsias should be planted in warm, sheltered spots in well-drained soil. This Proven Selections plant blooms all summer long. Fuschia is one of the Hummingbirds favorite flowers. The cherry red sepals with violet corolla flowers perch well above the bushy small leaved foliage. The flowers, which are produced during the summer and early fall, are droopy and come in many colors. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. They are great plants for greenhouses, window boxes, baskets, homes, and flower beds. These plants have dark green leaves often with red stems. ... more information
Cucumber - Salad Bush The Salad Bush hybrid cucumber is an early slicer that is perfect for small gardens and patio containers and they require two-thirds less space than vining cucumbers. Salad Bush cucumbers produce very uniform dark green fruit on a compact plant. The Cucumber Salad Bush, Cucumis satiovus, is great If space is limited. They are delicious eaten alone, and they are a tasty addition to tossed salads, main dishes, and appetizers. Cucumbers prefer full sun and rich, well-draining soil. Gardening News and Articles |
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