6 hours of full sunlight per day is key, but some afternoon shade is okay for most types (especially in hotter climates). Most will benefit from fertilizer and a couple inches of water per day in the spring, summer and fall when soil feels dry (in the winter, water is only needed when wilting is visible).
There are so many to choose from, but popular types include Poinsettias (pinkish and red leaves), Dragon Bones Trees (white and lime-green patterns) and Crown of Thorns (pink, red and/or yellow flowers).
The waxy sap Euphorbia can produce is toxic to people and pets, so take care when handling. Even when not ingested, it can still be a skin and eye irritant.
Each year she will monitor and determine which varieties out perform all the others. Out of the many tried and true annuals that have been planted over the last year, these are her favorites that meet our exacting criteria.
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Out of the many tried and true annuals that have been planted over the last year, these are her favorites that meet the following criteria for 2014:
Require the least amount of maintenance
Retain the best quality all season long
Are the most showy from spring through fall
Are the most unique of all the many plants we grow at Fairview Garden Center
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Christmas is not complete without the beauty of a poinsettia to polish off the holiday decorating. The poinsettia has been in the […]
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