44 matching results were found.
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| Abutilon | Annuals | Well drained, sandy soil. Full sun. |
| African Daisy | Annuals |
 Well, drained sandy soil. Full sun.
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| African Mallow | Annuals |
Full sun, partial shade. Moist, well-drained soil. Sold as a standard or in bush form. Covered with pink flowers all summer.
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| Ageratum | Annuals | Full sun to light shade. Space 6-9". Blooms June-frost. Deadhead to prolong bloom. For edging and combination plantings. Needs well-drained porous soil and well-balanced phosphorous-rich fertilizer. Spray with Diazinon monthly to prevent red spider build-up. If it goes out of bloom, cut back. |
| Alstroemeria | Annuals |
Full sun, light shade, ordinary soil. Once you see them you do not want to be without them. Extremely long-lasting flowers. Use in containers as a central focal point or grace the garden with them.
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| Bacopa | Annuals |
New varieties are available adding to the appeal of this wonderful plant. Flowers all summer. For baskets and windowboxes.
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| Basket Grass | Annuals |
Green and white leaves tinged with pink.
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| Battenberg Ivy | Annuals |
(from Mrs. Krautter's hometown in Germany) Sun, part shade. Light green and white variegated leaf. Trailing habit for window boxes. Excellent substitute for Vinca.
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| Begonia, Fibrous Rooted | Annuals | Fibrous-rooted types are best suited to hanging pots. |
| Bidens | Annuals |
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| Brachyscome | Annuals |
'Blue' The old reliable swan river daisy is back. An abundance of lavender-blue, small daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.
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| Calibrochoa | Annuals |
Require well-drained soil and a sunny or lightly shaded location. Space 8".
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| Coleus | Annuals |
An annual plant whose beauty lies in its foliage and not its flowers! 6-10" if kept pinched. Shady or lightly shaded locations. Space 12" and keep well watered. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants compact and bushy. They thrive in most well drained soils. Use for mass plantings, borders, window boxes and tub plantings. The new hybrids become more popular every year and give a large, dramatic show.
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| Cuphea | Annuals |
This is delightful for edging, rock gardens or pots. Full sun. Heat and humidity tolerant. Densely branched, compact and uniform, with delicate foliage and tiny star-like 3/4" flowers all summer.
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| Dahlia | Annuals |
The tall, large-flowered exhibition types, sold as tubers, are planted 18" apart in a sunny location in rich, well-drained soil. They are used for mass effect, background and as cut flowers. They can grow up to 72" tall and bloom from June 'til frost. Dahlia tubers are available in the spring and can be saved year after year. The bedding types (Dahlia pinnata), which we sell as plants, are spaced 12", and bloom continually all summer. Plant in full sun. They are used for secondary borders, mass effect and cutting. |
| Daisy Shrub | Annuals |
1-2'. Silver-green foliage bearing yellow daisies. Plant in full sun.
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| Diascia x hybrida | Annuals |
Sunny, well-drained soil. Must be fed heavily to insure constant blooms.
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| Evolvulus | Annuals |
Excellent hanging pot and window box plant. Heat and drought tolerant. Blooms all summer.
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| Felicia amelloides | Annuals |
Sun, light shade. Well drained, moist soil. Used for hanging baskets, window boxes, containers.
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| Fuchsia | Annuals |
Partial shade. Plant in rich porous soil. Keep moist at all times, but be sure of good drainage. Used for bedding, containers, hanging baskets and tree form. Space 18" in garden. We recommend constant feeding of all containerized fuchsias. Continuous show of bloom all summer and into the fall. Pinching back will rejuvenate plants if you have not been able to maintain them properly. Control aphids, mites and white fly with Pyrethrin or soap spray.
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| Geranium | Annuals |
Constant bloom and showy flowers make this the most popular bedding plant. At least half a day of sun is required to grow quality geraniums. Plant with cow manure, peat moss, and bone meal. Use for window boxes, planter and bedding. Space 12" and pick off yellow leaves and dead flowers frequently. Spray with Serenade if botrytis becomes a problem. We grow only from cultured, disease-free stock cuttings. They may cost a little more but they are worth the investment as these plants will not develop bacterial wilt or soft rot so common to others. Remember, Geraniums are pollution tolerant! The following varieties are grown from cuttings and have large flowers for planters and boxes. They are available in 4 1/2 or 6" plastic pots. |
| Geranium, Ivy | Annuals |
Full sun, at least half day sun. Trailing habit suited for hanging baskets and window boxes.
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| Graptophyllum | Annuals |
Foliage plant for sun. Heat tolerant.
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| Grasses | Annuals |
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| Heliotrope | Annuals |
Fragrant purple flowers. Space 12" in a sunny location. Prefers rich, well-drained soil. Blooms until frost.
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| Impatiens | Annuals |
THE most popular annuals due to their ability to give a profusion of flowers in a variety of colors in shade. Bloom May-October. Use for borders, mass plantings and containers.Will withstand conditions of extreme air pollution. The new F-1 hybrids give a fantastic show of large flowers. Prefer rich, well-drained soil with adequate moisture. Once established, DO NOT over water as rot may occur. Perform well in window boxes, planters and windy places. Space 8-12". By planting impatiens close together they will give you a quicker show of color. Ball Seed Company experimented with planting impatiens 6", 9", and 12" on center. By the end of the season they all looked the same; but there was much greater show of color earlier in the season when planted closer together. We increase our supply of these plants each year, but we run out quickly, so buy your plants early! Varieties are listed by height but vary widely depending on amount of light, fertilizer and water. |
| Impatiens - New Guinea Hybrid | Annuals |
12-18" under ideal conditions. Will take partial shade or full sun with lots of water. Spectacular blooms; excellent as pot and bedding plants. Cuttings can be taken in late summer to bloom indoors during winter.
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| Lantana | Annuals |
12-18". Full sun. Most profuse bloomer.Space 12-18". Use for mass plantings, borders, window boxes, containers and hanging baskets. Also available this year are beautiful tree-form lantanas. For best control of white fly, use a systemic in the soil, such as Merit. We recommend constant feeding for all containerized plants.
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| Lotus Vine | Annuals |
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| Lysimachia congestiflora | Annuals |
Grows best in part shade, heat resistant. Well drained soil.
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| Mecardonia | Annuals | |
| Nemesia Strumosa | Annuals |
Full sun, light shade.
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| Petunia | Annuals | Plant in an area with at least 1/2 day of sun. Do not overhead water. Space 12". If plants are getting straggly, prune back and they will respond with vigor. Petunias like an open, airy situation. Use for mass plantings, borders, window boxes, containers and hanging planters. They fall into several categories: |
| Phlox | Annuals | Full sun. |
| Salvia | Annuals | Give a continuous show of color from June-frost. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. The blues are used for cut flowers, especially in dry arrangements and the reds for borders and mass plantings. |
| Scaevola aemula | Annuals |
Full sun. Loves heat and light. Fleshy leaves. Ideal for window boxes and hanging baskets. Truly one of the greatest plants for constant color.
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| Setcreasea purpurea | Annuals |
Full sun, light shade. Excellent accent plant. Purple foliage. Formerly used as houseplant.
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| Snapdragon | Annuals | An excellent cut flower. Cutting the flowers will force basal branching and more flowers. Dwarf varieties are good in borders. Requires sunny location and fertile, well-drained soil. The most useful are the intermediates which require no staking and can be used for mass planting as well as cutting. |
| Strobilanthes dyerianus | Annuals |
3-4'. Outstanding foliage plant. Vivid pink-purple color.
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| Sweet Potato Vine | Annuals |
Full sun. Use on trellis or in hanging baskets for foliage accent. Ordinary garden soil.
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| Torenia | Annuals | 8-10". Small pansy-faced snapdragon-like flowers which do well in shade or partial shade. Requires warm moist soil. Good border plant or en masse. Space 6-8". |
| Verbena | Annuals | Heat tolerant annuals which do best in full sun and fertile soil. Give solid masses of beautiful colors and are good choices for rock gardens, bedding, ground covers or edging, as well as window boxes and containers. Taller varieties for cutting. Bloom all summer. Space dwarf varieties 6". |
| Vinca | Annuals | Due to hybridizing, they are gaining in popularity. Tolerant of heat and air pollution. Will do well in full sun or light shade. Bloom all summer. Should be planted when soil temperatures are warm. Low-growing, bushy plants, star- shaped blooms, glossy foliage that sheds dust. |
| Vinca Vine | Annuals |
Full sun, light shade. It is used for combinations, window boxes and containers. It is the classic companion to Geraniums, preferring full sun and a rich, well-drained porous soil, but will tolerate some shade. Pollution tolerant
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