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Hosta - Fireworks
Hosta - Fireworks Hosta Fireworks, Hosta 'Fireworks' (PP#16,062), is a dwarf, narrow margined, small sport of Hosta 'Loyalist'. It has very unique, upright foliage! The creamy white leaves of 'Fireworks' are very narrow and have a two-tone green margin that streak around the edges. At only 10 high, Hosta 'Fireworks' is perfect for the smaller garden. The very pretty light lavender flowers appear on 12 inch scapes in midsummer. Add a small sized blast of thick green and white leaves to your garden with this hardy hosta, and it will regale you with delicate lavender flowers in early summer! This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions. 'Fireworks' grows 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. 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! 'Fireworks' is most at home in shady, woodland settings and often works well as specimen or edging plant. With its incredible two-toned foliage, this charming, small hosta will certainly be outstanding in a small shaded area! * Dwarf * Hardy * Upright habit
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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 |
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