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Hosta - Old Glory
Hosta - Old Glory Hosta Old Glory, Hosta 'Old Glory' (PP#12,503), will add color to your landscape foliage with this medium size Designer Hosta from Shady Oaks Nursery. Hosta 'Old Glory' PP12503 is a sport of 'Glory' and has sweet, heart-shaped leaves with golden yellow centers. This golden yellow hosta has a 1 slightly rippled, dark green margin. In midsummer, 24 scapes are produced that display soft light lavender flowers. This fast growing sport of Hosta 'Glory' will take your breath away! 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 is most 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 'Old 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. This 'Old Glory' Hosta is a very vigorous grower forming three feet wide clumps in a relatively short time. It is a fairly new hosta and hard to find, so it will be sold out quickly! * Mounded habit * Heart shaped leaves * Fast grower
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Coneflower - Fragrant Angel - Sale Price: $42.75 Coneflower Fragrant Angel, Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel' (PP#16,054), is a newer heavenly coneflower with large pure white flowers. The layers of petals overlap, and remain flat and open, unlike many coneflowers, which have drooping petals. 'Fragrant Angel' is deliciously fragrant and long blooming through fall. The large yellow cones bring continued interest after bloom is done. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. It is a great choice for cut flowers, and it adds a wilderness look to your garden. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but it is also said to be a potent medicine. Echinacea is said to increase immune function, reduce the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years. 'Fragrant Angel' usually reblooms without deadheading, but if spent flowers are removed, this procedure will encourage continued beautiful blooms and improves general appearance. This plant is deer resistant. Enjoy 'Fragrant Angel' with its beautiful white blooms. They will brighten up any sunny area! * Fragrant * Hardy * Flat petals |
| Fern - Christmas - Sale Price: $42.75 The Christmas Fern, 'Polystichum acrostichoides', occurs in both dry and moist wooded slopes, moist banks and ravines. It typically grows in a fountain-like clump to 2' tall and features leathery, lance-shaped, evergreen (green at Christmas time as the common name suggests) fronds. The stocking shape of the pinnae also suggests Christmas! Crosiers (young fiddleheads) in spring are silvery and scaled. Sori appear on the undersides of the pinnae only at the ends (last 1/3) of the fronds. Christmas ferns are asymmetrical with a fine texture and have a moderately dense crown. The evergreen fronds provide good winter interest for the landscape. This fern does not spread but the clumps increase in size over time. These plants serve as wonderful hosts for butterfly larvae and are great for erosion control. For best results, plant this fern in a garden in masses, or add to shade beds for year round color and contrasts with other perennials. This Christmas fern is popular because it is one of the few ferns that will stay green all winter long! * Evergreen * Fine textured * Non spreading |
| Clematis - Hyde Hall - Sale Price: $42.75 Clematis Hyde Hall, Clematis 'Hyde Hall', is a compact clematis with lovely star-shaped white flowers that are sometimes tinged with green or pink. This variety is disease resistant and puts on an abundant, early show! ‘Hyde Hall’ makes a stunning hanging basket plant with blooms that are 5-7” in diameter! Blooming on the previous season's stems from May to June, this clematis makes a truly stunning visual presentation with its blooms and light green foliage. ‘Hyde Hall’ clematis is a multi-stemmed vine that has a twining and trailing habit of growth. It tends to be leggy near the base and should be under-planted with low-growing facer plants. This low maintenance vine needs to be pruned back every second or third year, about 6-8” from the ground. Add this flowering wonder to your yard in order to attract hummingbirds. If you plant this ‘Hyde Hall’, you will be delighted with its beautiful colors, extravagance of blooms, and graceful habit! * Low maintenance * Star-shaped flowers * Disease resistant |
| Coral Bells - Plum Royale - Sale Price: $56.95 Heuchera Plum Royale(Coral Bell), Heuchera 'Plum Royale', has 4” shiny purple leaves that will not fade during the season; even late in the fall ‘Plum Royale’ will be vibrant and colorful! This coral bell shows off its pinkish-white flowers that stand tall on dark stems in summer. Its foliage changes to a silver with a purple tint in winter. More sunlight is needed for more purple color or it will have a silver overlay. Cold and drought tolerant and withstanding heat and humidity, nothing seems to phase this plant. But to keep ‘Plum Royale’ looking its best, be sure to water in hot, dry weather, giving the plant about one inch of water per week. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, this little gem will surely become a “must have” plant for your borders, as a ground cover, in containers or mass plantings. Coral Bells is susceptible to rot, so good drainage is essential while roots establish themselves. ‘Plum Royale’ needs about one inch of water per week; divide clumps in fall. . Foliage should not be trimmed back in the fall, but this coral bell may be tidied up in spring by removing any withered or tired-looking leaves. Heuchera adds a bit of flavor to any perennial garden with its texture, vigor, and vibrant color. This coral bell adds a brilliant and exceptional color to the darkest spot in your garden! * Heat and humidity tolerant * Dark foliage * Small compact |
| Hibiscus - Cecelia - Sale Price: $64.25 The Hibiscus 'Cecelia', Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Cecelia' (also called China rose and common hibiscus), produces a profusion of large, showy red double flowers, set against a background of dark green foliage. It blooms from spring through fall when planted in a well drained, full sun planting site. 'Cecelia' has blooms that cover this lovely shrub from early summer-fall; lovely when planted in the landscape or large patio pots. It will die down to the roots each year only to return bigger and better in the spring. Apply a layer of organic mulch under plants to prevent moisture loss and weed growth. Water hibiscus when the soil is dry to the touch. The roots must remain constantly moist, but not wet; well-drained soil is key. Prune 'Cecelia' to keep the plant bushy and full of blooms. Pinch off the tips of branches to encourage multiple growth tips further down the stem. The exotic blooms and glossy leaves of 'Cecelia' adds a dramatic accent to temperate gardens. The Cecelia hibiscus is a favorite for butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers look ideal grown as an accent plant in containers, or near water gardens and ponds. |
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