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05-12-2005, 02:34 AM posted to rec.gardens

Antipodean Bucket Farmer wrote:
In article IxFkf.1944$7G5.1840@trndny03,
lid says...
joyboy wrote:
I was just wondering if any one can help me? I want to grow
a
St
Georges cross in my front garden for the world cup in the
summer of
2006, but as I know absolutely nothing about gardening or
plants.
Can any one tell me what flowers I need and what to do.
Thanks

What kind of plant is a St Georges Cross? Where do you live?

The St. George's Cross isn't a plant - it's a flag. It
has a white background with a red cross. It is the
origin of the red cross in the British Union Jack flag.

Since the original poster mentions the World Cup,
(rugby? soccer?), he wants to show his support for the
English team.

So, basically, he is looking for any short flowers that
are available in white and red, which can be done with
minimal effort (e.g. *not* roses.)

Petunias come to mind.

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Travis in Shoreline (just North of Seattle) Washington
USDA Zone 8
Sunset Zone 5