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Coneflower - Sundown
Coneflower - Sundown The Coneflower Sundown, Echinacea Big Sky™ 'Sundown' (PP17,659), is another hybrid coneflower in the Big Sky™ series. The flowers start out being fluorescent rose pink while buds are expanding, then change to bright rose-orange. They eventually fade to soft purple pink. These are very fragrant, daisy-like flowers! The ‘Sundown’ blooms from June to September and is a major attractor to butterflies and bees and is a must for any perennial gardens. The stunning flowers of 'Sundown' occur on strong stems and long dark green stems with dark green foliage. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Cone Flowers are known for their large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that coneflowers increase immune function and reduces the effects of cold and flu. 'Sundown' is a great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden. This coneflower is literally covered in masses of blooms. The vibrancy of this unusual color is quite stunning and makes a grand addition to a sunny garden area! * Brilliant orange flowers * Dark green foliage * Cut flowers
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Daylily - Strawberry Candy - Sale Price: $49.95 The Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’, also known as a Daylily, has a wonderful color of a strawberry-pink blend with a rosy-red eye zone, a golden green throat, and ruffled edges. It has a flower size of 4.5”, and its dark green foliage will reach a height of 26” and a plant spread of 12-24”. It won the Stout Silver Medal in 1998, the Award of Merit in 1996 and Honorable Mention in 1993; one can see why! ‘Strawberry Candy’ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and is a definite rebloomer. ‘Strawberry Candy’ prefers a full sun area that is well-drained. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). ‘Strawberry Candy’ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use ‘Strawberry Candy’ for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs. Planted together in large numbers, they quickly crowd out weeds and make a carefree and colorful ground cover. Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot including: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone). ‘Strawberry Candy’ is one of the best daylilies you can have in your garden! * Large blooms * Early bloomer * Durable |
| Clematis - Ruutel - Sale Price: $42.75 Clematis Ruutel, Clematis 'Ruutel™', is one of the very best red clematis! The dark red color is stunning and complimented by nearly black anthers. 'Ruutel' is a vigorous grower and an exceptionally heavy bloomer! These star shaped flowers begin putting on a performance in early spring that lasts straight until early fall - nonstop! The compact habit also makes this cultivar an excellent choice for patio containers. Clematis 'Ruutel™' needs a supporting structure to grow properly and it is easy to grow. Prune lightly above the new leaf buds in early spring and remove any dead or weak stems. This plant performs best when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Keep the roots moist and shaded with mulch or a shallow rooted ground cover. * Dark red flower* Deer resistant* Rabbit resistant |
| Clematis - Huldine - Sale Price: $42.75 Clematis Huldine, Clematis 'Huldine', is known for incredible floral displays and a vigorous growth habit. The pearly white 3-4 flowers are composed of six non-overlapping petals, each featuring three pinkish-mauve central bars on their undersurface. This plant looks spectacular when grown over an arbor where bottom sides of the flowers can be viewed with ease. Our best repeat white blooming clematis! Clematis 'Huldine' needs a supporting structure to grow properly. Clematis is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. Huldine performs best when the roots are shaded and the rest of the plant is exposed to the sun. Mulch the base of the plant to keep the roots cool and shaded. * Blooms summer to fall* Attracts butterflies* Deer resistant |
| Sedum - Voodoo - Sale Price: $49.95 Sedum Voodoo, Sedum 'Voodoo', is a low growing, spreading, mat-forming sedum. It has dark maroon leaves and is commonly grown as a ground cover. Tiny, star-shaped, rose-red flowers bloom in late spring to midsummer. Voodoo is easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun, but it does tolerate some light shade. This plant thrives in sandy or gravelly soils, but needs good soil drainage to perform well; avoid overwatering. The plants should be spaced 12” apart when grown as a ground cover. Voodoo plants are evergreen in warm winter climates. Use in rock gardens, in borders, or on slopes to control erosion; best if grown in groups or in a mass for a ground cover. * Carefree plant* Easy to grow* Deer resistant |
| Yarrow - Red Velvet - Sale Price: $64.25 The Yarrow Red Velvet, Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet' , is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with stunning deep, wine red, non-fading, four inch flower heads. These striking red flowers appear on deep green lacy foliage from mid-summer to early autumn. If you cut or deadhead the blooms promptly, it will rebloom for weeks! Prune Red Velvet to the ground level and add a nice dose of manure each winter to enhance foliage growth. This yarrow benefits from a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture, but does grow under poorer conditions since it is drought tolerant. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t go wrong with this plant. This bright red colored yarrow will put on a very colorful show when planted in mass plantings; also use, in containers, as a landscape specimen or in borders. * Drought Tolerant * Long Bloom Period |
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