Archive for May 29th, 2009

Silly…Romancing the light.  Well, I am so impressed with the mastery of workmanship, there is nothing other than a full fledged crush that I have developed for it.

What is this light..it’s our Venetian Chandelier.  The artist came across a similar chandelier while on a romantic get-a-way with her husband in Venice.  She was so inspired that she sat and sketched it that evening in their villa.  Paying attention to the fine details, it is completely beaded by hand with special venetian style beading which consists of 3 round beads in opal and 1 faceted bead in crystal.  It illuminates any space just right offering a nice glow of relaxing light.

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Coleus offers great color to a garden or container that requires little care.  The contrast and color of the foliage offers a new look to any area.  Combinations of Coleus with silver falls in large salad bowl style pots give a great presentation.

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Genus:

Solenostemon scutellarioides

Common Name: Coleus

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Features

Stunning magenta foliage overlaid with burgundy all summer

• Adaptable as a Houseplant

• Attracts Birds

• Attracts Hummingbirds

• Best Seller

• Deadheading Not Necessary

• Deer Resistant

• Heat Tolerant

• Landscape Plant

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color

Blue-Purple

Foliage Color

Red

Height

36-42″ (Tall)

Spacing

12-16″

Habit

Upright

Container Plant Style

Thriller – Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration

Annual

Bloom Time

Grown for foliage may bloom Mid to Late Summer

Hardiness Zone(s)

Annual except in zones 10 – 11

Hardy Temp

35°F (2�C)

Exposure

Plant in sun or shade

Water Needs

Normal

Maintenance

Easy

Uses

Landscapes and containers

Use in beds, borders and containers

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Here is the information posted on the Endless Summer website.  This plant performers extremely well and will provide and ” Endless” amount of blooms that can be clipped and brought into your home to make a perfect arrangement.

Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blushing Bride’ (PP17, 169)

Common Name: Endless Summer® Blushing Bride Hydrangea

Pure white blooms with semi-double florets gradually mature to a sweet, pink blush. The disease and mildew-resistant foliage is an attractive dark green, providing a striking background for Blushing Bride’s mophead blooms. Strong stems and branches keep the plant sturdy and upright in the garden, and make it a perfect flower for cutting.

Sun Exposure Partial Shade
Bloom Time Flowers all season long, repeat blooms
Watering
Fertilizer
Height / Spread 3-6′ / 3-6′
Shape Upright, rounded
Foliage Dark Green
Zone 5-9

Bred by renowned Hydrangea expert Dr. Michael Dirr, Blushing Bride boasts pure white mopheads of showy, semi-double florets that gradually mature to a sweet, subtle blush of pink. Foliage is deep, dark green. Strong stems and branches keep the plant sturdy and upright in the garden, and make the flowers perfect for cutting. And with its ability to rebloom all summer long, Blushing Bride is sure to become a favorite.

To encourage rebloom, remove spent flowers. Because Endless Summer Blushing Bride blooms on new growth, you don’t have to wait until the next season to see baskets full of new blooms.

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