Variety Notebook

Begonia Cocoa ‘Enchanted Evening’

Begonia Cocoa ‘Enchanted Evening’ is a shrub-type begonia with large single flowers that resemble a tropical hibiscus. The velvety cocoa-colored leaves of ‘Enchanted Evening’ complement its unique coral-pink flowers. For optimal growth, ‘Enchanted Evening’ requires rich, moist soils with good porosity in zones 10-11. The average size is 14 inches wide and 24 inches tall.

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Petunia Glamouflage Grape

This petunia offers clean, stable variegated leaves and large purple-grape flowers. The combined effect is truly glamorous. Glamouflage is a great way to brighten up combinations and baskets.

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Gaillardia ‘Celebration’

Gaillardia ‘Celebration’ has a single row of elegant red petals carried on very strong stems. Blooms are colorfast and age well. ‘Celebration’ blooms over an exceptional long period with a compact mounding habit of 16 inches high by 14 inches wide. Drought tolerant once established, this sun-loving, floriferous variety is ideal for containers, beds and borders.

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So Lovely! Pink Geranium

So Lovely! Pink Geranium is one of four new introductions in the So Gorgeous! Geraniums family of annuals from HGTV HOME Plant Collection. This geranium has huge pink flower umbels and dark zones on the leaves, matures to 12 to 18 inches high by 12 to 18 inches wide, and prefers full sun. Plants work great in landscapes and containers.

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Begonia Cocoa ‘Enchanted Evening’ can work as a houseplant, in mixed containers or in garden beds.