RKS Botanicals Plant Blog

Annual, cool season, vine

High Scent Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Queen of Fragrance: Discover High Scent Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) Hailed as the absolute most fragrant variety of the entire bunch, High Scent Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) enchants the senses with delicate cream-colored blossoms exquisitely edged in soft, light purple. Crowned historically as the “queen of annuals” and the quintessential English cottage flower, this […]

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Annual, heirloom, open air pollinated, vine

Moonflower Vine (Ipomoea alba)

Enchanting Night-Blooming Beauty: Discover Moonflower Vine (Ipomoea alba) Transform your garden into a magical evening retreat with the Moonflower Vine (Ipomoea alba). This fast-growing annual vine is famous for its large, fragrant, snowy-white blossoms that unfurl like magic on warm summer evenings. A true marvel to behold, these night-blooming flowers provide a stunning, ethereal show […]

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Annual, cool season, heirloom, vine

Old-Fashioned Sweet Pea Mix (Lathyrus odoratus)

Fragrant English Elegance: Discover Old-Fashioned Sweet Peas (Lathyrus odoratus) Contributing breathtaking old-fashioned charm, rich colors, and an unforgettable perfume to any cottage garden, border, or fragrance nook, the Old-Fashioned Sweet Pea Mix (Lathyrus odoratus) is an absolute classic. Featuring delightful blossoms in varying shades of lavender, red, pink, purple, salmon, and white, this quintessential English […]

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Annual, heirloom, indeterminate, vegetable, vine

Kellogg’s Breakfast (Lycopersicon esculentum)

The Radiant Orange Giant: Discover Kellogg’s Breakfast Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) Bring a brilliant splash of color and incredible, rich flavor to your summer garden with Kellogg’s Breakfast (Lycopersicon esculentum). Producing massive, beefsteak-style fruits weighing up to 24 ounces with a vivid orange color both inside and out, this prized heirloom tomato is a true showstopper. […]

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Annual, heirloom, indeterminate, vegetable, vine

Roma Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum)

The King of Sauces: Discover Roma Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) When it comes to crafting rich homemade pastes, savory sauces, and pantry-ready canned tomatoes, Roma Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) stand reigning at the very top. Bearing heavy yields of solid, 3-ounce plum-shaped fruits on compact, determinate vines until the first fall frost, this easy-to-grow heirloom favorite is […]

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Flowers, heirloom, native, Shade loving plants, vine

Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana)

Create a Veritable Bower: Discover Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana) Transform your garden into a lush, fragrant sanctuary with the breathtaking beauty of Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana). Creating a veritable bower of impressive flower masses, this vigorous American native vine produces a profusion of creamy white blossoms that release a heady, delightful aroma reminiscent of sweet […]

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Annual, cool season, heirloom, vine

Sweet Peas (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Queen of Annuals: Discover Sweet Peas (Lathyrus odoratus) Fit for royalty and celebrated as the quintessential old-fashioned English flower, Sweet Peas (Lathyrus odoratus) perfume the summer air with an intoxicating, unforgettable scent. This gorgeous climbing mix showcases a stunning rainbow of red, purple, mauve, pink, blue, and white blossoms on vigorous 60-inch vines, making […]

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