 | Verbena
| Light |
plant in full sun or part sun (morning sun and afternoon shade)
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| Water |
see watering tips
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| Height |
grows 6 - 12 inches tall |
| Other |
is an annual; plant 12" - 15" apart in garden beds; prune lightly after blooming to force flowering; normally flowers from mid-June to October | |
 | Torenia
| Light |
plant in a slightly shaded area with little sun to prevent them from becoming spindly
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| Water |
see watering tips
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| Height |
grows 6 - 8 inches tall |
| Other |
flowers for long periods; if planted in a garden bed, plant 8" - 9" apart; hanging types available | |
 | Petunia
| Light |
plant in full sun or part sun
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| Water |
see watering tips
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| Height |
grows approx. 12 inches tall |
| Other |
is an annual; ideal in hanging baskets; can also be used in garden beds and pots; if planted in garden beds, plant 12" - 15" apart | |
 | Impatiens New Guinea
| Light |
plant in filtered sunlight; no direct sun
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| Water |
requires frequent watering; see watering tips
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| Height |
grows 12 - 24 inches tall |
| Other |
is an annual; can be used in pots or garden beds; normally flowers from mid-June to October; do not place in a hot or dry location; prune dead blooms to encourage blooming | |
 | Gerbera
| Light |
grow in very bright light or full sun |
| Water |
see watering tips |
| Height |
10” to 12” tall |
| Other |
blooms all year round; best in rich, moist and well drained soil; plant 12” to 15” apart
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 | Chrysanthemum
| Light |
tolerates very bright light (can be placed in full sun after flowering) |
| Water |
see watering tips
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| Height |
grows 14” to 16” tall
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| Other |
flowers mid May to end of November; can be used as potted plants or bedding plants; prefers slightly acidic soils; plant 24” apart
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 | Crossandra
| Light |
grows in bright light or full sun
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| Water |
see watering tips |
| Height |
grows to 2 feet or taller
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| Other |
trim plants regularly to keep a desired form; repot every other year; use a free-draining compost
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 | Fittonia
| Light |
likes filtered sunlight |
| Water |
see watering tips
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| Height |
grows to about 2 feet wide
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| Other |
grows best when pot bound; repot only when roots are growing through the drainage boles ; can be used in hanging baskets | |
 | Dieffenbachia Bertina
| Light |
prefers shade or filtered light
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| Water |
see watering tips
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| Height |
12 - 14 inches; other varieties up to 6ft tall |
| Other |
grows best in a light free-draining soil; wipe leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to keep the leaves looking fresh
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