Sweet Bell Peppers - Bell Boy
The Sweet Bell Pepper Bell Boy, 'Capsicum annuum' produces a thick-walled mostly 4 lobed pepper. It is usually picked when green however the mature stage is red. The Bell Boy has very sturdy plants and is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers. ... more info
Anisodontea - Elegant Lady The Anisodontea Elegant Lady, 'Anisodontea hybrid', displays beautiful magenta flowers. Elegant Lady is a Proven Winner plant that comes from New Plant Nursery in George, South Africa. This larger, magenta flowered variety is a great addition to large containers and landscapes. Elegant Lady blooms nonstop and grows quickly. Anisodontea is reasonably drought tolerant once established. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
