|
|
 |
Hosta - Wheee
Hosta - Wheee The Hosta Wheee!, Hosta 'Wheee!', has amazing rippled and ruffled foliage that shows off its appealing colors. The light green leaves of ‘Wheee!’ have cream-colored margins, and they extend from the tip all the way down the petiole to the crown. Having excellent substance, the leaves are resistant to slugs. In midsummer light lavender flowers appear on 24 purple scapes 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. ‘Wheee!’ is most at home in shady, woodland settings and often works well as specimen or edging plant. 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. Due to its versatility and ease of care, ‘Wheee!’ hostas are extremely popular perennials for all gardeners! * Slug resistance * Clumping habit * Appealing foliage
Hosta - Wheee related products:
Clematis - Jackmanii - Sale Price: $44.95 Clematis Jackmanii Superba, Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba', is known to be an improved Clematis 'Jackmanii' with its broader petals and deeper rich purple color when flowers first open. The 5 flowers transition from deep purple to a lighter violet with age. 'Jackmanii Superba' is an excellent cultivar for later season color - blooming from midsummer to early fall. Jackmanii can also be used as a ground cover! Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba' is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. Clematis perform best perform when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Apply mulch or plant a shallow rooted groundcover to keep the roots cool and shaded. Flowers are produced on new growth so prune this plant back to 1 to 2 feet in late winter or early spring. * Tolerates juglone or black walnut roots* Deer resistant* Flowers heavily |
| Lamium - Ghost - Sale Price: $49.95 Lamium Ghost, Lamium maculatum 'Ghost', has a large mound of all silver leaves, which becomes is a great backdrop for its attractive clusters of bright orchid purple flowers! Lamium 'Ghost', introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, stands 1' tall and the leaves are large, measuring 1.5 long compared to .5 - .75 long on the other varieties. 'Ghost' is an excellent groundcover and is also deer and rabbit resistant. Lamium prefers a semi-shady dry area with well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soils and moisture; do not allow it to dry out. It is best to cut this plant back after the first bloom to promote compact growth. It disguises dying bulb foliage very well, and makes an excellent weed-smothering ground cover! Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edging, but spread must be controlled. ‘Ghost’ looks great among hostas, ferns, lungworts, bulbs and wildflowers. 'Ghost ‘ is a great performer, has attractive foliage and will brighten a partly sunny, semi-shady spot! * Attractive foliage. * Vigorous grower * Groundcover |
| Clematis - Purpurea Plena Elegans - Sale Price: $42.75 Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans, Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans', has double reddish-purple 3 flowers that bloom profusely throughout the season. This elegant variety is very carefree and disease resistant. It thrives in full sun, but will grow in almost any location. It was awarded Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit! 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' 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. 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. Prune lightly above the new leaf buds in early spring and remove any dead or weak stems. Varieties within this group flower on the new season's growth. 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' 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! A vigorous grower, 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' is excellent for growing through shrubs; makes a great cut flower! * Reliable * Vigorous * Easy to grow |
| St Johnswort - Sunny Boulevard - Sale Price: $39.95 Hypericum (St. John's Wort) Sunny Boulevard, Hypericum Sunny Boulevard™ Hypericum 'Deppe', offers a very long season of color with its bright yellow buttercup-type flowers. These flowers appear on a densely branched hybrid shrub with willow-like leaves. Sunny Boulevard blooms from July until September with small, but numerous, rich yellow flowers. Being a versatile shrub, it is widely adaptable but thrives best in moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of some drought but it will not tolerate any standing water. Sunny Boulevard can be used as a specimen plant or in groupings, perennial and shrub borders, as cut flower, as a groundcover, and in mixed containers. Prune to shape after flowering, and in northern gardens this plant should be mulched in the winter. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer. Sunny Boulevard is deer resistant and adds a bit of sunshine to that special spot in your garden! * Attracts Butterflies * Attracts Hummingbirds * Long Bloom Time |
| 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 |
|
Hosta - Wheee User Comments:There are currently 0 comments for Hosta - Wheee
|
|