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Scarlet Flame Zinnia
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The Zinnia Scarlet Flame, 'Zinnia elegans', has gorgeous scarlet flowers. Scarlet Flame is great descriptive name for this flower color. A stand of these will definitely turn heads. They are easy to grow and for long hot summers, nothing beats Zinnias for brilliant bloom color and long blooming period. The large 4 to 5 inch flowers adorn the 2 to 3 foot plants. This Zinnia will bloom from early summer through late fall. The Zinnia Scarlet Flame makes great cut and dried flowers. They are excellent in pots and containers.
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The Snapdragon, Tall Maximum Mix, 'Antirrhinum majus', has tall flower spikes. The flower spikes of this exceptional cut flower delight children as the flower "mouth" opens when the sides are pressed. Every cottage garden should have these tall snapdragons. They are described as having incredible combinations of colors, and cut flower enthusiasts rejoice when their "snaps" bloom. They prefer full sun and well drained soil with a neutral PH. Cutting back spent flower stalks will tend to encourage fall blooming.
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Cupids Dart
The Cupids Dart, 'Catananche caerulea', is a truly low maintenance perennial that blooms the first year from seed. The flowers are blue, darker towards the center with contrasting yellow stamens. Cupids Dart blooms in early summer and then blooms off and on until first frost. The raggedy petaled, lavender blue daisies bloom profusely for several weeks. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last average frost date. The Cupids Dart makes a long lasting cut flower, and they will naturalize in wildflower plantings.
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Shasta Daisy
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White Buttons Daisy
The Daisy White Buttons, 'Chrysanthemum paludosum', has masses of small 1/2 to 1 inch white flowers with yellow centers that bloom for months and months. The bright white flowers look radiant in the light of a full moon. There are so many flowers, it is hard to see the foliage. They bloom continually from spring until fall. Shear the White Buttons Daisy back in mid summer to encourage better fall bloom. The White Buttons Daisy makes excellent cut flowers and is used in window boxes, pots, rock gardens and as an edging plant.
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Violet Queen Cleome
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Rainbow Blend Coleus
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Sublime BiColor Larkspur
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Plains Dwarf Bicolor Coreopsis
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Albatross Cosmos
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