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Coral Bells - Splendens
Coral Bells - Splendens The Coral Bells Splendens, 'Heuchera sanguinea 'Splendens', is an evergreen, tuft forming perennial producing vivid, scarlet flowers that bloom in late spring-early summer. The foliage is dark green, and geranium-like. The basal foliage is heart shaped or roundish with 5-7 slightly toothed lobes. Its crinkled lobed leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year. The unique-looking flowers of 'Splendens' coral bells are wonderful for a border. Making a great groundcover too, ‘Splendens’ is a low maintenance perennial, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Coral bells are susceptible to rot, so good drainage is essential while roots establish themselves. Plant coral bells in average to moist conditions and don’t allow them to dry out. ‘Splendens’ performs well in both full sun and full shade; generally will do well under trees. It makes a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard, and it is a relatively low maintenance perennial, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter This coral bell is excellent when mixed into ornamental containers on shady patios, so enjoy the color and texture of this dense, mounded, herbaceous evergreen perennial all year round! * Low maintenance * Hardy * Evergreen
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Coral Bells - Midnight Rose - Sale Price: $49.95 Coral Bells Midnight Rose, Heuchera 'Midnight Rose', has burnished black leaves that are speckled with hot pink in the spring. As the season progress, the spots turn cream and green and the foliage becomes lighter. For additional color, 'Midnight Rose' releases tall shoots of tiny pink flowers during the summer months. It looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover. 'Midnight Rose' looks excellent in partly shaded borders, under trees, and even mixed into ornamental containers on shady patios. Cold and drought tolerant and withstanding heat and humidity, nothing seems to phase this plant. But to keep 'Midnight Rose' looking its best, be sure to water in hot, dry weather, giving the plant about one inch of water per week; divide clumps in fall. Heuchera adds a bit of flavor to any perennial garden with its texture, vigor, and vibrant color. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, 'Midnight Rose' will surely become a “must have” plant for your borders, containers or mass plantings! * Heat and humidity tolerant * Dark, rich foliage * Low maintenance |
| Hosta - Paul's Glory - Sale Price: $39.95 The Hosta Paul's Glory, Hosta 'Paul's Glory', was Hosta of the year in 1999. The large pointed leaves are a brilliant gold with a wide blue edge! The pale lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta appear in early summer on 2 foot stems, providing bright color in shade. ‘Paul's Glory’ is a low care perennial that is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener! It is best to keep areas around hostas clear of excess leaf debris to reduce the presence of slugs and snails. 'Paul's Glory' is at home in well moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. Plant 'Paul's Glory' in an area that receives the right amount of light. The leaves need some morning sun to bring out the best coloration; too much sun will burn the leaves. Hosta experts believe that 'Paul's Glory' is one of the best gold Hostas available! * Heart shaped leaves * Gold coloration * Fast grower |
| Clematis - Candida - Sale Price: $42.75 Clematis Candida, Clematis lanuginosa 'Candida', features pure white, 6 flowers with creamy white to yellow stamens that adorn this vigorous selection in early summer and again in late summer. Candida makes a great cut flower and produces flowers on graceful vines of old and new wood. One of the best whites! Clematis Candida needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs, over walls, cover stumps, and make perfect cover ups for unsightly service areas. Clematis is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, so apply generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine. Groom this plant after first flowering by cutting back the top one-third to one-half of some stems. Clematis Candida is a very reliable performer once established; it takes a season or two to get going! * Reliable * Great cut flower * Vigorous |
| Hosta - Minuteman - Sale Price: $56.95 Hosta Minuteman, Hosta 'Minuteman', has bold creamy white margins on thick dark green leaves, which makes this Hosta a real knockout! The dark green center, with erect leaves, makes this a very eye catching and handsome mound. Pale lavender striped flowers are an added bonus, and this hosta demonstrates good sun tolerance. 'Minuteman' is a selection from Hosta 'Francee' and an improvement over the very popular Hosta 'Patriot'; however, the white margin does not go as deep into the leaf. This is a low care perennial and is ideal for shady positions and is one of the most popular for landscapes. It is best to keep areas around hostas clear of excess leaf debris to reduce the presence of slugs and snails. It grows well in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. Plant 'Minuteman' in an area that receives the right amount of light. The leaves need some morning sun to bring out the best coloration; too much sun will burn the leaves, although 'Minuteman' has some sun tolerance. This 'Minuteman' Hosta is an outstanding addition to any garden! * Mounded habit * Thick leaves * Good sun tolerance |
| Stokes Aster - Purple Pixie - Sale Price: $39.95 Stokes Aster Purple Pixie, Stokesia 'Purple Pixie' PPAF, is the first ever dwarf Stoke's aster! At less than 1' tall, this little cutie makes neat and tidy mounds that are perfect for the front of the border. In mid-summer, Stokesia 'Purple Pixie' explodes into color with dozens of large violet-blue flowers followed by sporadic rebloom in the fall. 'Purple Pixie' will do best in a full sun area with morning shade and well-drained soil. It should not stay wet while in dormancy. Stoke’s Aster is not particular about soil types but they do need to be kept watered. Heavy, wet, always damp soils will cause the crowns to rot. Soils must be well-drained. Use this plant for summer color in beds, borders, or containers. It produces excellent cut flowers. To increase bloom time, deadhead after the first initial flowering. Plants can be cut back to basal foliage after they finish blooming. * Attracts Butterflies * Deer Resistant * Rabbit Resistant |
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