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Seed Geranium-.if you need to arrange several containers or want to create a beautiful border then seed geraniums are what you need. They are low coat and come in a variety of . Colors- , , , Violet, Flowering Period- Mid May thru September Height- Grows 12-15 inches Spacing- !2 inches How to grow- plant in sun or part shade, widely adaptable to soil.

Begonia - Colors – Dark Leaf : Scarlet, pink, white & mixed – Leaf : Scarlet, pink, white & mixed Flowering period - Mid June to mid October. Height - Grows 6" to 12" tall (15 - 30 cm). How to grow - Plant in sun or part sun. Features - Low growing plants. Soil - Best in rich, well drained soil. Spacing - Plant 12" apart (30 cm). Tips - Keep soil moist, water in morning not mid day. Plants do not compete well with other annuals, so mass them alone. Use in borders, beds or pots.

Dusty-Miller - - Silver Flowering period - Early May to the end of September. Height - Grows 6" to 10" tall (15 - 25 cm). How to grow - Plant in sun or part sun. Features - Silver white leaves. Soil - Best in , well drained soil, high in organic matter, but performs admirably in dry sandy soils. Tolerates drought. Spacing - Plant 8" apart (20 cm). Tips - Excellent frost tolerance. Very low maintenance plant. Prune periodically to maintain low, bushy shape. Uses - Use in borders, beds or for contrast.

Impatiens - Colors – Red, pink, white, , & Violet, Mixed. Flowering period - Mid June to mid October. Height - Grows 8" to 12" tall (20 - 30 cm). How to grow - Plant in part sun or shade. Soil - Fertile, sandy soil, rich in organic matter. Spacing - Plant 15" apart (38 cm). How to Grow – Partial sun, shade, Poor frost tolerance. Requires frequent watering. No deadheading is required. Low maintenance annuals. Avoid hot, dry locations. Uses - Use in borders, beds or pots.

Marigold - Dwarf : Gold, , orange, Flame, Mixed. – Inca (Giant): Orange,& yellow Flowering period - to the end of October. Height - Grows 10" to 12" tall (25 - 30 cm). How to grow - Plant in full sun. Soil - Best in moist, well drained loam but tolerates dry soils. Marigolds grow well in poor soil. Spacing - Plant 12" apart (30 cm). Tips - Moderate frost tolerance. Low maintenance. Performs well in all weather conditions. Pinching out the first central flower bud will produce bushier plants. Uses - Use in beds, pots or borders.

Petunias - Colors – Red, pink, white, Velvet, . Flowering period - Mid May to mid October. Height - Grows 12" to 15" tall (30 - 38 cm). How to grow - Plant in sun or part sun. Features - Bright blend of flowers with blooms all summer long. Soil - Best in well drained, light sandy soil. Spacing - Plant 12" to 15" apart (30 - 38 cm). Tips - These plants have excellent weather resilience.. Uses - Use in borders, beds and pots. Salvia - Colors - Red, & Blue Flowering period - Mid May to the end of October. Blue blooms later than red. How to grow - Plant in sun or part sun. Features - Colorful flower Soil - Best in well drained, moist, rich soil high in organic matter. Spacing - Plant 12" apart (30 cm). Tips - Moderate to poor frost tolerance. Requires more fertilizing than other annuals, in summer months fertilize once a week. One of the most uniformly even growing annuals. Uses - Use in beds or borders.

Vinca – Colors- , Rose with eye, Pink, Orchid, White with eye Flowering period - Early June to the end of September. Height - Grows 12" tall (30 cm). How to grow - Plant in full sun. Features - Compact bushy plants have showy flower colors and shiny green leaf. Tolerant of summer heat. Soil - Best in well drained soil. Spacing - Plant 10" to 15" apart (25 - 38 cm).

Tips - Tolerant of hot and dry conditions. Uses - Use as ground cover or in containers.

Alyssum - Colors - white, & mixed Flowering period - Mid June to the end of September. Height - Grows 3" to 5" tall (8 - 13 cm). How to grow - Plant in sun or part sun. Features - Mixed flower colors. Spreading plants. Soil - Best in well drained soil, but will perform well in poor soils. Spacing - Plant 10" apart (25 cm). Tips - Poor frost tolerance. Very fragrant, especially white flowers. Fast growing. Keep evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Uses - Use in borders, planters or beds.

Coleus - Flowering period - Mid June to mid October. Height - Grows 10" to 15" tall (25 - 38 cm). How to grow - Plant in part sun or shade. Features - Brilliant foliage. Soil - Rich, well drained soil, high in organic matter. Tolerates poor dry soil. Spacing - Plant 10" apart (25 cm). Tips - Poor frost tolerance. Keep soil moist. Too much sun will fade foliage. To maintain bright foliage color, remove the tiny lilac flowers as they appear. Uses - Use in beds, borders and pots. Calibracoa Petunias Boston Fern (Million Bells)

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