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Ageratum Bumble™ Blue |
Prev annuals |
Purchased 4/2022 from Abbott Creek. Did not thrive. | |
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Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Horizon') |
Have annuals |
From Abbott Creek in 2019. Excellent tall filler for pots. Seeds from Swallowtail Garden 11/2023. | |
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Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) |
Prev annuals |
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Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus) |
Have annuals |
Purchase 2 plants from Grower's Outlet 4/2022 and planted into back porch pots. Thrived through summer with weekly water. | |
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Dragon Wing Begonia (Begonia Dragon Wing® Pink) |
Have annuals |
From Abbott Creek 5/20/2023. | |
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Dragon Wing Begonia (Begonia Dragon Wing® Red) |
Have annuals |
Planted 4/2022 from Abbott Creek. Spectacular growth and blooms. Got flat 4/15/2024. | |
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Flowering Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'Osaka Pink') |
Prev annuals |
Planted 10/2022 from Abbott Creek Nursery in pot. Froze during Christmas flash freeze. | |
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Kale (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'Redbor') |
Have annuals |
Planted 10/2021 from Abbott Creek. Great growth through winter, spectacular bloom in spring. Replanted 10/2022 from Abbott Creek on each side of steps. Thrived despite Christmas flash freeze. Blooming 3/28/2023, with one plant growing nicely until 8/2023 after bloom stalk was cut off in June. 2 new gallon-size plants from Abbott Creek planted 10/9/2023 on each side of the concrete steps. Full bloom 4/10/2024 alongside steps. Quart-size plants bought at end of season also blooming, but very spindly. | |
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Flowering Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'White Peacock') |
Prev annuals |
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Catharanthus roseus Cora® Cascade Polka Dot |
Have annuals |
Planted 4/2022 from Abbott Creek. Blooms throughout summer. Got flat 4/15/2024. | |
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Vinca (Catharanthus roseus Cora® Cascade White) |
Have annuals |
From Abbott Creek 4/2023 | |
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Vinca (Catharanthus roseus Cora® XDR Magenta Halo Imp.) |
Have annuals |
From Abbott Creek 4/2023, planted in stained glass garden. Good upright growth, vibrant color in afternoon sun, drought tolerant, does not need deadheading. Got flat 4/15/2024. | |
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Vinca (Catharanthus roseus Cora® XDR Orchid) |
Have annuals |
Planted 4/2022 from Abbott Creek. Blooms throughout the summer. | |
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Ornamental Millet (Cenchrus americanus 'Purple Majesty') |
Have annuals |
Seeds Swallowtail Garden Seeds 11/2023 | |
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Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum Stacy™ Pink) |
Prev annuals |
Bought from Home Depot in late September 2023. Pretty blooms that lasted about a month till first frost. | |
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Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum 'Staviski Pink') |
Have annuals |
From Grower's Outlet 4 plants 3-gallon at $10 each 10/7/2023. | |
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Cleome |
Have annuals |
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Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides Electric Lime®) |
Have annuals |
From Abbott Creek 5/2023, planted in stained glass front garden. Gets sunburned in full sun. | |
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Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides Henna) |
Prev annuals |
Planted summer 2021; gets sun scorch in full sun. | |
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Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides Kong™ Rose) |
Have annuals |
5/2023 from Abbott Creek Nursery; planted in driveway shade garden and under redbud. Good growth and color in full shade under redbud. Sunburned and less growth in part sun along driveway. |
