Sunny Window Box
2 " Blue Victoria " Salvias, planted in the right side and middle back of window box. A moderately fast growing, upright perennial, grown as an annual. Half hardy. Has lance shaped, green leaves. Spikes of dark violet/blue flowers are produced in summer.
2 Nicotianas "Domino", plant alternately with Salvias. Fairly slow growing, bushy annual with pointed oval leaves. Some what trumpet shaped flowers in 3 inch (8cm) long appear in a wide range of colors in summer and early autumn. Height and spread is 12 inches ( 30cm).
1 Miniature " Heartbreaker" Rose, planted in boxes center. Miniature roses are the hardiest of all roses and can grow from 18 inches to 3 ft in height.
2 Marigolds" Bonanza", plant in front center of box. A fast growing bush, annual dwarf has a height and spread of 1 ft. Lance shaped, strongly aromatic, pale green leaves and daisy like single or double headed blooms are produced spring through autumn.
2 Classic Zinnias, planted in front corners of window box. An annual with dahlia like flower heads. Frost tender. Grow in sun and well drained soil.
4 Lobelia's, plant 2 in front between marigolds and zinnia's and 2 in back corners of window box. An annual, they bloom from late spring until first frost. Colors are white, lilac, blue and purple. Foliage ranges from red bronzes to deep greens.