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Black-eyed Susan - Goldsturm
Black-eyed Susan - Goldsturm The Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan’, Rudbeckia fulgida, is an easy to grow perennial with large flower heads of golden- yellow and black to brown centers. The flower heads are 3½ to 5 inches across, with a plant spread of 18-24” and a height of 24”. The dark green foliage sits at the bottom on the tall daisy-like flowers that bloom from July to September. Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm' Black Eyed-Susan was selected Perennial of the Year in 1999, and one can see why! It is an extremely showy plant that is excellent for cut flowers; also heat and humidity tolerant. This Black-Eyed Susan needs to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. Rudbeckia attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. For a stunning display, plant 'Goldsturm' in masses with Veronica ‘Goodness Grows’, Alchemilla ‘Lady’s Mantle’ or with ornamental grasses. * Heat and humidity tolerant * Dark foliage * Food for wildlife
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Euphorbia - First Blush - Sale Price: $42.75 Euphorbia First Blush, Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush' (PP#15,292), is a spectacular cushion spurge with light green leaves that are edged in bright rose-pink and cream from spring into summer. The beautiful, compact mounds are topped with striking bright yellow, almost chartreuse, bracts that appear in spring and gradually mature to match the foliage. ‘First Blush’ is a deer and rabbit resistant perennial! 'First Blush' grows best in well-drained, poor-to-moderately fertile soil. Divide every two to three years or as needed. Late-summer cutback can be beneficial if plants start to birdnest. Use gloves since sap may irritate skin of susceptible individuals. Use it in borders, as an accent or specimen, containers, or rock garden. Combine ‘First Flush’ with sedum, purple and blue columbine, globeflower, blue fescue grass, or dark-leaved coral bells. ‘First Blush' has an excellent compact mounding habit, and can be cut back by a third after flowering to prevent seeding. It changes hues with the season, offering good fall interest as well as easy, low maintenance care! * Mounding habit * All season color * Low maintenance |
| Coneflower - Hot Papaya - Sale Price: $42.75 Echinacea Hot Papaya (Coneflower), Echinacea 'Hot Papaya', is the first ever double orange cone flower and has one of the largest coneflower blooms! This Echinacea boasts large, two toned, papaya-colored ray petals and a deep orange-yellow cone that grows larger as the flower matures; the intense color of this coneflower will not fade no matter how hot or sunny. These long lasting flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds and are great in cut flower arrangements! Providing large 3 blooms, ‘Hot Papaya’ should be planted in masses for an outstanding touch of beauty in your yard! Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). ‘Hot Papaya’ usually reblooms without deadheading, but if spent flowers are removed, this procedure will encourage continued beautiful blooms and improves general appearance. Coneflowers are used as accent plants or in mixed borders, open woodlands, and mass plantings. Highly fragrant, they keep 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. ‘Hot Papaya’ provides a season-long colorful display of outstanding, two toned, daisy-like flowers. You can’t beat the intensity of the color, which will bring a brilliant show to a sunny location! * Fragrant * Long lasting blooms * Food for wildlife |
| Hosta - Abiqua Drinking Gourd - Sale Price: $39.95 Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd, Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ won the Best Green Hosta Award and the Lucille Simper Award in 1996! Its unique dark blue-green, seer suckered leaves form cup shapes that can be up to 3 deep. Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' produces white flowers on 22 scapes in early summer and demonstrates good slug resistance. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions. 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. 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ needs high-filtered or dappled sunlight; 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! The unusual shape and cool tones of this large 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' Hosta make it attention-getting in the border, along the foundation, or as an accent planting in any setting. You will love its slow growth and wonderfully textured foliage! * Slug resistant * Dark blue-green leaves * Shade lover |
| Daisy - Snow Lady Shasta - Sale Price: $49.95 The Shasta Daisy Snow Lady, 'Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady', is a long living, sun-loving perennial with snow white flower petals surrounding a bright yellow center. A dwarf variety, it will only grow to 12 inches tall. The beautiful white flowers begin blooming in June and continue for several months if deadheaded. The Snow Lady is great for containers and makes nice cut flowers. Use this plant in window boxes, pots and baskets. Shasta Daisies prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Division is recommended every 3 to 4 years and the division can be done in early spring or late fall. This plant is not fussy of soil types, but the soil must be well-drained. This plant attracts butterflies. |
| Clematis - Silmakivi - Sale Price: $42.75 Clematis Silmakivi, Clematis 'Silmakivi™', is a free flowering cultivar with an abundance of 6 inch flowers that are pale blue, with paler blue almost white stripe. Creamy yellow anthers accent the centers 'Silmakivi' is a long blooming variety, beginning in June and continuing through September! At only 5-6 feet tall, this clematis is perfect for a container or small garden trellis. Clematis 'Silmakivi™ needs a supporting structure to grow properly and it is easy to grow with a rich, porous, alkaline soil that has 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 only after flowering is completed by removing any weak or dead stems Clematis 'Silmakivi' is a reliable performer once established; it take a season or two to get going. Clematis 'Silmakivi'' is a compact and free flowering plant that will look fantastic in a container on your patio. It will show off its copious blooms for an exceptionally long bloom period! * Long blooming * Container plant * Easy to grow |
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