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Hosta - Big Daddy
Hosta - Big Daddy The Hosta Big Daddy, Hosta 'Big Daddy', is a large selection that has huge, frosty blue leaves that are cupped and heavily quilted. The pale lavender flowers come on in July, however, hostas are not known only for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and ‘Big Daddy’ is no exception! Hosta ‘Big Daddy’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot and has good slug resistance. This low care perennial 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! This blue-leaved plant is a standout in any garden area. With unbeatable curb appeal, ‘Big Daddy’ is eye catching and appealing. The beautiful pale lavender flowers appear in mid to late summer and attract hummingbirds. Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas! You will be very pleased with the frosty blue foliage, large size, and easy care of ‘Big Daddy’! * Low maintenance * Slug resistant * Large hosta
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| Evening Primrose - Lemon Drop - Sale Price: $42.75 Evening Primrose Lemon Drop, Oenothera 'Lemon Drop™' (PP#16,393), is a new evening primrose that is quickly gaining popularity among gardeners and garden writers. 'Lemon Drop' is a Proven Winners Perennial and also the recipient of the Editor's Choice Award from Country Living Gardener™. This new selection is covered with vibrant lemon yellow flowers all summer, even when the temperatures sizzle. It has a lovely upright habit with dark green foliage. The bright daffodil yellow flowers of 'Lemon Drop' blooms do not need deadheading and are a good candidate for hot sunny areas or mixed containers. This easily grown oenothera should be planted in full sun and a well-drained area. The mildly fragrant flowers open for only one day, usually late afternoon but will last until the following morning. Best used in front of borders or rock gardens, it will add color in wild gardens, meadows, cottage gardens or in native plant gardens. Do not over water. |
| Hellebore - Ivory Prince - Sale Price: $64.25 The Hellebore Ivory Prince PP16199, 'Helleborus x 'Walhelivory', is a cool climate, vigorous growing perennial. The blue green, leathery, evergreen foliage is shrub-like and is the canvas for the lovely, creamy white blooms that blush pink as they mature. Hellebore ‘Ivory Prince’ is compact and shorter than most hellebores, and it is incredibly floriferous with upward facing waxy blooms in green, shading to ivory and tinged in pink! The ‘Ivory Prince’ prefers part shade and rich soil. ‘Ivory Prince’ requires a moist, shaded site and responds especially well to planting under deep-rooted deciduous trees such as Oaks or Crab Apples. ‘Ivory Prince’ will bloom in late winter to early spring and will reach 12 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Hellebores are easy to care for; trim back last year’s foliage in the spring. They are deer and rabbit resistant, and drought tolerant once rooted. They make excellent patio and container plants and are useful in woodland shade. Hellebores generally prove tenacious and long-lived! * Drought tolerant * Evergreen * Long living |
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