Margarita Rosita', besides just being fun to say, is nice as a rock garden plant or in containers in hot, dry and sunny areas. Avalon Bright Pink' is an improved dwarf nicotiana. The bright pastel pink flowers are profusely borne on 10-inch plants throughout the season. The heat tolerant plants can be used in flower borders or containers. Forever Blue' also has a distinct branching habit to produce numerous flowers.
Plants are heat tolerant.
As with all eustomas, also known as lisianthus, the plants are more attractive and floriferous if deadheaded. Ring of Fire' is a five-inch sunflower with gold colored petals and a red ring around the brown center. Plants can reach 4 to 5 feet tall. It makes a nice cut flower and will form seed for wildlife if left in the garden. Don't forget to sign up for University of Illinois Extension Garden Day February 24.