COMMON NAME: Gerber daisy GENUS: Gerbera SPECIES: G. jamesonii FAMILY: Compositae BLOOMS: late spring-summer TYPE: perennial DESCRIPTION: Large, bright, daisylike flowers are borne on strong, 20-to 24-inch stems. Flowers measure 2 to 2 1/2 inches across and can be single or double. Colors include white, yellow, red, and orange. The leaves are attractive, tongue-shaped, and … Continue reading Gerber Daisy
Day: April 1, 2017
Sweet Pea
April Birthflower
COMMON NAME: sweet pea
GENUS: Lathyrus
SPECIES: L. odoratus {annual}
L. latifolius {perennial}
FAMILY: Leguminosae
BLOOMS: early spring
TYPE: annual or perennial
DESCRIPTION: The pastel blossoms of sweet pea come in a lovely array of hues including nearly every color except yellow. Their growth habit varies from creeping to bushy, and their height varies accordingly from 1 to 5 feet. Dainty and fragrant, sweet peas are a welcome sight in spring.
CULTIVATION: Annual varieties of the sweet pea will bloom best if given well-drained soil rich in humus, full sun, and regular watering. Plant seeds in very early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, for spring blooms. For a climbing type, be sure to supply a trellis or other means of support. Perennial sweet peas are not nearly as exacting in their cultural needs and will survive…
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