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Good day from Becky's Greenhouse  May 7,2024

5/7/2024

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​Good day fellow gardeners.  Sun is shining after we had rain last night with thunder, lightning, and wind.  Mild temperature out 69 at 1:35 PM. tonight a low of 46.  Lovely spring day.

First thing first I found asparagus roots, and they are ordered 100 plants. They will be shipped here next week.  Call to make sure when they come if you were askig for asparagus. 

​feature Coleus plants today. 
Height:  20 inches
Spacing:  14 inches
Kong Mosaic Coleus' attractive large serrated pointy leaves remain light green in color with showy creamy white variegation and tinges of dark red throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Mass Planting
Border Edging
General Garden Use
Container Planting
Hanging Baskets
Kong Coleus will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart.
The Kong series coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides), a variety released in 2004, won't thrive in full sun. The brilliantly colored leaves – described as being as big enough to cover your face – prefer shade with only a touch of morning sun.
Kong Coleus is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.  Give them a try.
Taken from https://www.gardenguides.com/80673-care-kong-rose-coleus.html
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-93-9365
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