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Time on The Line April 2002
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Gardening

HANDY GUIDE

for a few of the Flowering Annuals available to you!

Name: Plant in: Spacing: Heights: Colors Ideal for:
Ageratum Sunny or semi-shade 10-12'' 6-20'' White, pinks, blues Borders, edging, rock gardens
Alyssum Sunny or semi-shade 10-12'' 4'' White, pinks, blues Borders, edging, rock gardens
Begonias Sunny or semi-shade 10-12'' 12-15'' White, pinks, reds Window boxes, planters, flower beds
Geraniums Sunny 12-14'' 12-20'' White, pinks, salmons, reds Window boxes, planters, flower beds
Impatiens Shady 10-12'' 6-8'' White, oranges, roses, reds Flower beds, rock gardens
Marigolds Shady 10-14'' 6-36'' Yellows, reds, oranges, maroons Background (tall), borders (short), window boxes, planters
Pansies Sunny or semi-shade 6-8'' 10-15'' A full range! Borders, edging, rock gardens
Petunias Sunny 12-14'' 10-15'' A full range! Flower beds, window boxes, planters
Salvia Sunny or semi-shade 6-10'' 12-48'' Reds, purples Background (tall), flower beds (med.)
Snapdragons Sunny 6-10'' 6-36'' Whites, yellows, pinks, reds, oranges Borders (short), Backgrounds (tall)
Zinnias Sunny 8-12'' 6-36'' Yellows, oranges, reds, pinks Borders (short), background (tall), flower beds (med.)
PLANTS FOR SHADY AREAS Begonia Browallia
Lobelia
Coleus
TOrenia
Impatiens
Viola
PLANTS FOR
SEMI-SHADY
AREAS
Ageratum Alyssum
Nicotiana
Begonia
Pansies
Cosmos
Salvia
PLANTS FOR SUNNY AREAS Ageratum
Calendula
Cosmos
Gaillardia
Lobelia
Pansies
Snapdragons
Alyssum
Celosia
Daisies
Geranium
Marigolds
Petunias
Stock
Asters
Cleome
Dahlias
Gloriosa Daisies
Nasturtiums
Phlos
Verbena
Balsam
Cornflowers
Dusty Miller
Lantana
Nicotiana
Salvia
Zinnias

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