by Cindy Jungman, SDSU Extension Master Gardener
This is a full-sun container. The thriller plant is a tulip-flowered geranium. It is a healthy vigorous plant that blooms continuously and is graced with large unique flowers. This website describes the tulip-flowered geranium: http://www.geraniumsonline.com/tulippel.htm
The vinca plant used in this container is also a prolific bloomer. Its tiny star-like “micro-blooms” cover the plant all summer. All those blooms came from one plant!
RECIPE:
• (1) Tulip-flowered Geranium Salmon Pink
• (1) Vinca “Soiree Kawaii Coral”
• (1) Petunia “Potunia Coral”
• (2) Calibrachoa “Superbells Yellow Chiffon” (these are towards the back and hardly show in the photo)
TIPS:
• Remove spent geranium blossoms frequently to encourage continued blooming.
• These plants are exceptionally vigorous. Fertilize every two weeks according to package instructions.
• Trim the petunia and calibrachoa back occasionally to maintain their fullness and promote new blooms.
• The geranium overwinters well in a cool location. I keep mine (in a pot) in our 40 degree garage. Water just enough to keep it alive. It will go dormant and lose most of its leaves. In early spring, trim back severely, begin watering and fertilizing, and introduce it gradually to sunlight.
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