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Sweet Pea - Melody
The Sweet Pea Melody Blend, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a symphony of colors. Plant this Sweet Pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. The flowers are lightly fragrant. The 1 to 2 inch flowers appear in six bicolors: deep red/scarlet, deep lavender/light lavender, soft lavender/white, claret/violet blue and soft pink/blush. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. The sweet pea prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. They are used for cut flowers, ground cover, fence and wall covering, and in large pots. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Melody Blend is very early planting. They will generally bloom 3 to 5 weeks. The plants stop blooming once the weather warms up. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. ... additional information
Zinnia - White Star The Zinnia White Star, 'Zinnia angustifolia', is unlike the Zinnia elegans. White Star Zinnias is a wonderful hanging basket flower. The Zinnia White Star is heat and drought tolerant. Along with its use in hanging baskets, it can be grown as an annual groundcover or used as a perennial in mild climates. The flowers are 1 inch wide pure white daisy-like blooms with yellow centers. The White star Zinnia will begin to bloom 6 weeks after planting and continue blooming into fall. Plant this Zinnia in full sun. It prefers rich, deep, well drained soils. Mix a high phosphorous, low nitrogen fertilizer into the soil. The Zinnia White Star is a low maintenance plant that should be deadheaded regularly. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The pure white fowers provide excellent contrast in color, especially at dusk when they appear to glow. Gardening News and Articles |
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