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Coreopsis - Route 66
Coreopsis - Route 66 The Coreopsis 'Route 66', Coreopsis verticillata 'Route 66', was discovered in 2005 by Patti Bauer. This new threadleaf coreopsis bears big, bold yellow flowers with a rich ring of burgundy around the crown that bleeds out to the tips of each petal. The narrow, deep-green foliage forms vigorous, uniform clumps. It is easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. 'Route 66' performs well in poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage; tolerant of heat, humidity and drought. It is effective in borders, naturalized areas, wild gardens, or cottage gardens. Cut back in late summer to encourage regrowth and rebloom. It over winterizes well and is reliable in harsh climates. It comes back vigorously each year. Coreopsis is one of the easiest perennials to maintain and is a good choice for beginners. It will complement nearly every other plant in your garden! * Deep green foliage * Heat and humidity tolerant * Easy to grow
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Blazing Star - Kobold Gayfeather - Sale Price: $49.95 The Liatris ‘Kobold Gayfeather’, Liatris spicata, has tall, lilac-rose spike-shaped flowers with a fluffy appearance and dark green foliage. These unique flowers open from the top down and bloom from June to September. It is a major butterfly and bee attractor. Liatris ‘Kobold’ has a plant height of 2’ and a spread of 12-18” and should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It does prefer a bit more moisture than most Liatris, but do not over water. Liatris ‘Kobold’ looks great as a perennial background, with grasses or white blooming flowers such as Physostegia ‘Miss Manners’. With its lovely color and strong vertical effect, it provides an interesting architectural dimension. ‘Kobold Gayfeather’ is well worth giving a spot in the garden! * Spike-shaped flowers * Dark green foliage * Attract butterflies |
| Hosta - Sleeping Beauty - Sale Price: $39.95 Hosta Sleeping Beauty, Hosta 'Sleeping Beauty', is a sport of the award winning Hosta 'Halcyon' and is one of our favorites! The pointed, frosty blue-green leaves are complemented by a lovely creamy margin. Hosta 'Sleeping Beauty' is a superb grower with thick, slug resistant foliage; pale lavender blue flowers appear in mid-summer. Hostas grow best 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. It is best to keep areas around hostas clear of excess leaf debris to reduce the presence of slugs and snails. Plant this low care plant 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. 'Sleeping Beauty'' is most at home in shady, woodland settings and often works well as specimen or edging plant. 'Sleeping Beauty is a handsome plant, slug resistant with a wonderful blue color, and will fill in your shaded space very nicely! * Blue-green hosta * Thick leaves * Superb grower |
| Coneflower - Secret Romance - Sale Price: $39.95 Echinacea Secret Romance (Coneflower), Echinacea 'Secret Romance', provides large, delightful, salmon pink double flowers. It is a sturdy, well branched, compact, plant, and one plant can create bouquets of flowers! The flower begins with a bright pink color, and then fades with age to a pleasant salmon color. It is a long lasting flower that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is great in cut flower arrangements! The bright, intense flowers of ‘Secret Romance’ are supported on strong stems; best if grouped or massed. This Echinacea will present a season full of daisy-like flowers and is praised for its prolonged blooming after other perennials have faded. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years. ‘Secret Romance’ usually reblooms without deadheading, but if spent flowers are removed, this procedure will encourage continued beautiful blooms and improves general appearance. Highly fragrant, this coneflower keeps coming all summer on tall plants with excellent branching. This plant is deer resistant. If you leave some spent blooms on the plants in fall their seeds provide winter food for birds. You can enjoy the dried seed heads as well, because they will provide architectural interest in the winter. Don’t keep this plant a secret any longer! ‘Secret Romance’ is an outstanding flower that becomes a mainstay in any garden. It will provide a profusion of lovely salmon pink blooms to a sunny location! * Fragrant * Hardy * Long lasting blooms |
| Clematis - Rebecca - Sale Price: $42.75 Clematis Rebecca, Clematis 'Rebecca™', has a dramatic, intense color that will showcase a spectacular display in your garden. Clematis Rebecca™ is an Evison/Poulsen cultivar with large, scarlet-red flowers and creamy yellow anthers. (Named after Raymond Evison's eldest daughter.) Clematis 'Rebecca™' produces its dazzling colored flowers over a long season! This clematis will bloom from May through June and again in August, and is known as free-flowering clematis. Clematis 'Rebecca™' 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. It is a very reliable performer once established; it takes a season or two to get going! Clematis 'Rebecca™' provides dramatic beauty that will impress visitors to your garden! * Reliable * Dramatic and intense color * Long blooming |
| Hollyhock - Crème de Cassis - Sale Price: $39.95 Hollyhock Crème de Cassis, Alcea 'Crème de Cassis', has tall stalks that are covered with showy 3-4 white edged blooms with scrumptious raspberry centers. This mouthwatering color combination, makes this stunning Hollyhock so unique. Scrumptious veined flowers in juicy blackcurrant, fade to paler berry shades around the edges of each bloom. This treat gets even sweeter with 'Crème de Cassis' semi-double, and single flowers, bloom on the same stems! Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences. May need to be staked if planted in a windy site. Rich, moist, well-drained soil is essential. Hollyhocks can be grown under Black Walnut trees; they are tolerant of the toxic juglone that is emitted through the trees roots. |
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