{"title":"Robin's Favourites","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"colorblaze-el-brighto-coleus","title":"ColorBlaze El Brighto Coleus (Proven Winners)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColeus scutellarioides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSun or Shade\u003cbr\u003e12-16\" height\u003cbr\u003e10-14\" width\u003cbr\u003eUpright habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for mixed containers or in your landscape. This coleus works well as a thriller or filler in mixed containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ColorBlaze line of coleus from Proven Winners provide bright + unique colours to your yard + garden! Grown for foliage, these plants do well in Sun or Shade conditions, and are sure to be a stunner in any location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep this coleus looking its best, here are a few guidelines for care:\u003cbr\u003eDeer resistant\u003cbr\u003eHeat resistant\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly (allow the top several inches of soil to dry out before watering again)\u003cbr\u003eFertilize every 2 weeks (easiest to use a water soluble fertilizer in your watering can on your pre-determined day)\u003cbr\u003eColeus will flower, however, they are grown for foliage. If you like the looks of the flowers, just leave them be. If you don't like how the flowers look, just give them a quick pinch off!\u003cbr\u003eColeus are very susceptible to cold temperatures and water. If the outside temperatures near freezing, it’s best to have coleus covered or moved inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColeus is also adaptable as a house plant! Place it where it will receive at least 4 hours of sunlight throughout the day and enjoy all year round!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riverdene Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44862913806507,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9868\/1259\/files\/PXL_20220608_183101572.jpg?v=1737314423"},{"product_id":"celosia-armor-mix","title":"Celosia Armor Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCelosia cristata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSun\u003cbr\u003e12-16\" height\u003cbr\u003e8\" width\u003cbr\u003eUpright habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis celosia is great in containers, gardens and the landscape. 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water \u003cstrong data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003eevery 2-3 weeks in dry periods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1411\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003eAvoid Overwatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers \u003cstrong data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1445\"\u003emoderate soil moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e but does not tolerate standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1545\"\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e No fertilizer needed—focus on root establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eMature Trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1740\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003eApply a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003ebalanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e to support flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003eOrganic alternative: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003eCompost or well-rotted manure\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen, as it promotes leafy growth over blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003ePruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003eBest Time to Prune:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003eLate winter to early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003ebefore new growth starts\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2017\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003eHow to Prune:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003eRemove \u003cstrong data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003edead, diseased, or crossing branches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003eMaintain a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003estrong central leader\u003c\/strong\u003e and lightly shape if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2168\"\u003eAvoid heavy pruning, as flowers bloom on \u003cstrong data-end=\"2223\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003enew wood\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2237\"\u003eFlowering \u0026amp; Fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2360\" data-start=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"2270\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2358\" data-start=\"2286\"\u003eEarly to mid-summer (June-July, after common lilacs finish blooming)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2452\" data-start=\"2361\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2380\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2450\" data-start=\"2381\"\u003eLarge, creamy-white, fragrant flower clusters (10-12 inches long)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2539\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2469\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2470\"\u003eSweet, mild honey-like scent\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"2536\" data-start=\"2504\"\u003enot as strong as French lilacs\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2594\" data-start=\"2556\"\u003eBees, butterflies, and pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2641\" data-start=\"2603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2639\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2659\" data-start=\"2642\"\u003eResistant to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2714\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003ePowdery mildew, lilac borers, and bacterial blight\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2716\"\u003ecommon lilac diseases\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2762\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3008\" data-start=\"2765\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2896\" data-start=\"2765\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003eAphids\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can cause curled leaves and sticky honeydew.\n\u003cul data-end=\"2896\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2896\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"2842\" data-start=\"2831\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Spray with insecticidal soap or introduce ladybugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3008\" data-start=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2899\"\u003eJapanese Beetles\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can skeletonize leaves in some regions.\n\u003cul data-end=\"3008\" data-start=\"2966\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3008\" data-start=\"2966\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"2979\" data-start=\"2968\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Hand-pick or use neem oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3032\" data-start=\"3010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3030\" data-start=\"3010\"\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3070\" data-start=\"3035\"\u003eLeaf Spot (Fungal or Bacterial)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Causes brown leaf spots.\n\u003cul data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"3102\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3161\" data-start=\"3102\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"3115\" data-start=\"3104\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Improve airflow and remove infected leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3185\" data-start=\"3164\"\u003eVerticillium Wilt\u003c\/strong\u003e – Affects vascular system, causing branch dieback.\n\u003cul data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3241\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"3254\" data-start=\"3243\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/em\u003e Avoid planting in previously infected soil; prune affected branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3362\" data-start=\"3332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3360\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003eWinter Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3627\" data-start=\"3363\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3420\" data-start=\"3363\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3388\" data-start=\"3365\"\u003eHighly winter-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e—no special protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3532\" data-start=\"3421\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3436\" data-start=\"3423\"\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply \u003cstrong data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3443\"\u003e2-4 inches of mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e around the base (not touching the trunk) to \u003cstrong data-end=\"3529\" data-start=\"3511\"\u003einsulate roots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3627\" data-start=\"3533\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3554\" data-start=\"3535\"\u003eRodents \u0026amp; 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