{"id":7071,"date":"2023-04-12T02:50:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T06:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=7071"},"modified":"2023-04-12T02:50:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T06:50:49","slug":"cotton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/12\/cotton\/","title":{"rendered":"Cotton"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Cotton Overview<\/h3>
DESCRIPTION<\/td>Purple ornamental cotton is a showstopper. It bears rich purple heart-shape leaves and delicate hibiscuslike flowers in a soft, creamy pink color. If pollinated, the plant will develop purple cotton bolls filled with white cotton. Although ornamental cotton resembles its agricultural cousin, this version offers more color and a refined growing habit. This annual is tough to find; search out seed sources through online retailers.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
GENUS NAME<\/td>Gossypium ‘Red Leaf’<\/td><\/tr>
COMMON NAME<\/td>Cotton<\/td><\/tr>
PLANT TYPE<\/td>Annual<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHT<\/td>Sun<\/td><\/tr>
HEIGHT<\/td>1 to 3 feet<\/td><\/tr>
WIDTH<\/td>2 to 4 feet<\/td><\/tr>
FLOWER COLOR<\/td>Pink, White<\/td><\/tr>
FOLIAGE COLOR<\/td>Purple\/Burgundy<\/td><\/tr>
SEASON FEATURES<\/td>Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom<\/td><\/tr>
SPECIAL FEATURES<\/td>Good for Containers, Low Maintenance<\/td><\/tr>
PROPAGATION<\/td>Seed, Stem Cuttings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>
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Agricultural Concerns<\/span><\/h2>

It’s illegal to grow ornamental cotton in many cotton-producing states. Destructive boll weevils can take up residence and reproduce in a home-garden planting, threatening acres of agricultural cotton grown nearby. If you garden in a cotton-producing state, check with your local extension service before planting ornamental cotton. Some states offer permits for growing cotton in a residential setting.<\/p>

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Ornamental Cotton Care Must-Knows<\/span><\/h2>

Cotton thrives in long, hot growing seasons when planted in rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Site it in an area that receives at least 8 hours of bright sun a day. If drainage is an issue, plant cotton in a raised bed or container where you can better control soil make-up.<\/p>

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In cool climates, start cotton seeds inside 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Plant three seeds in a 4- to 6-inch-diameter pot and water well. After seedlings emerge, water plants regularly and place the pot in a bright, sunny window. Transplant the strongest seedling into a container garden or directly into garden soil as soon as the outdoor soil temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>

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Ornamental Cotton Varieties<\/span><\/h2>

‘Red Foliated’ cotton<\/span><\/h3>

Gossypium hirsutum<\/i>\u00a0‘Red Foliated’ cotton features stems and leaves that are a striking shade of cranberry. Its pink-to-cherry red flowers produce small tufts of white cotton. This variety grows 3 to 4 feet tall.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cotton Overview DESCRIPTION Purple ornamental cotton is a showstopper. It bears rich purple heart-shape leaves and delicate hibiscuslike flowers in a soft, creamy pink color. If pollinated, the plant will develop purple cotton bolls filled with white cotton. Although ornamental cotton resembles its agricultural cousin, this version offers more color and a refined growing habit. This annual is tough to find; search out seed sources through online retailers.  GENUS NAME Gossypium ‘Red Leaf’ COMMON NAME Cotton PLANT TYPE Annual LIGHT Sun HEIGHT 1 to 3 feet WIDTH 2 to 4 feet FLOWER COLOR Pink, White FOLIAGE COLOR Purple\/Burgundy SEASON FEATURES Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom SPECIAL FEATURES Good for Containers, Low Maintenance PROPAGATION Seed, Stem Cuttings Agricultural Concerns It’s illegal to grow ornamental cotton in many cotton-producing states. Destructive boll weevils can take up residence and reproduce in a home-garden planting, threatening acres of agricultural cotton grown nearby. If you garden…<\/p>\n

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