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Peony - Victorian Blush
Peony - Victorian Blush Peony Victorian Blush, Paeonia lactiflora 'Victorian Blush', produces slightly fragrant blooms that are a blush white and have a medium high crown and well arranged petals that unfold well. Victorian Blush Peony blooms late in the spring atop a good clean green foliage. This peony features creamy ruffled petals that will range in tones from a kiss of pink to a more solid hue. The flowers are large and fluffy so will look lush and dreamy when blended with other soft petal blooms like ranunculus or sweet peas. Filling the garden with a delicious fragrance, this peony has flowers that are long-lasting, have strong stems, and are ideal for fresh bouquets. This plant needs winter chilling to break dormancy and flower well. Peonies prefer rich soil, full sun, and open areas. They are simple to grow and can be utilized in many ways, including mass plantings, specimens, or hedges. Peony Victorian Blush is one spectacular peony that is hard to resist!
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| Coreopsis - Star Cluster - Sale Price: $39.95 Coreopsis Star Cluster (Tickseed), Coreopsis 'Star Cluster', grows 18-24” tall, is compact, and a well-branched plant. The healthy bright green foliage of this coreopsis remains attractive all season. ‘Star Cluster’ delivers a profusion of creamy white flowers with gold button centers; has continuous and colorful blooms from early summer through early fall, and no deadheading is necessary! This coreopsis makes an amazing colorful specimen in containers. A generous bloomer, ‘Star Cluster’ also presents an outstanding show when planted in a mass or in front of borders. As the weather cools, a deep purple eye appears on each flower with a purple edge along each petal. Butterflies find it irresistible and deer leave it alone. Plant 'Star Cluster' into well-drained, lean, non-clay soils, and pair it with red or yellow flowers for an outrageous display of floral color! Since it thrives in poor soil and has low water needs, ‘Star Cluster’ will easily add beauty to any trouble spot in your garden! * Easy to grow * Heavy bloomer * Accent plant |
| Bleeding Heart - Specatabilis - Sale Price: $64.25 The Bleeding Heart Specatabilis, 'Dicentra ‘specatabilis’, is a fast-growing perennial with pink, heart-shaped flowers. It is the most common variety in its species. The blooms look wonderful against its grayish foliage. Dicentra ‘specatabilis’ has a plant height of 30” and a width of 20”. This Dicentra should be planted in full sun but will tolerate morning shade. It is heat tolerant and needs moist soil. Do not let it dry out. This Bleeding Heart will bloom from May to September and is a major attractor to butterflies. The foliage does go dormant, so it is best to plant this bleeding heart among later developing perennials such as hostas and ferns which will fill in as the bleeding heart foliage begins to die back. ‘Specatabilis’ makes excellent cut flowers, in mass with groundcovers, or in potted containers. Since it has been an old fashioned garden favorite for many years, it is a must in any landscape! * Disease resistant * Fast growing * Heart-shaped flowers |
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| Hosta - Regal Splendor - Sale Price: $56.95 Hosta Regal Splendor, Hosta 'Regal Splendor', is a stunning sport of Hosta 'Krossa Regal'. It demonstrates the same upright vase shaped habit as 'Krossa Regal', but the frosty blue leaves are edged with a creamy yellow margin. This very elegant looking host provides tall stems of lavender flowers that appear in August. 'Regal Splendor' received the 2003 American Hosta Growers Group Hosta of the Year. Once it has matured, 'Regal Splendor' is definitely one of the most beautiful hostas in the garden! 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. 'Regal Splendor' is most at home in shady, woodland settings and often works well as specimen or edging plant. Once the 'Regal Splendor' has matured into its very elegant famous vase-shaped form, it may become your favorite hosta! * Upright habit * Vase shaped form * Elegant |
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