Seaside woolly sunflower is a new selection of a fine California native perennial found growing along the coast from southern Oregon to the Channel Islands in dunes and costal scrub. It features a tight mounding habit to 12 inches high with an 18 inch spread with lacy silver foliage. In summer rounded clusters of small yellow flowers add a cheerful contrast to the foliage. Especially useful in coastal gardens, it is an good choice for mixed borders, gravel gardens, and meadows. Site in well-drained soils and remove spent flowers for a cleaner appearance. Hardy to about 25F. Eriophyllum staechadifolium 'Compacta' is available this week in 4" and #1 containers.
July 10, 2009
July 02, 2009
Santolina virens 'Lemon Fizz'
Cotton lavender. 'Lemon Fizz' features distinctive bright yellow, thread-like foliage that is dramatically different from the common grey and green leaved cotton lavenders. It forms a compact mound to 18" tall with a slightly wider spread. 'Lemon Fizz' is tolerant of multiple garden conditions and suitable for mixed containers. Hardy to 25F. Santolina virens 'Lemon Fizz' is available this week in 4" pots.
June 26, 2009
Dahlia 'Mystic Dreamer'
Dahlia, an elegant cultivar with the fashionable filigreed deep mahogany-black foliage topped with pale pink blooms with strong magenta stripe on each petal. 'Mystic Dreamer' is ideal for tropical or perennial garden borders or as a great performer in pots and planters on the patio deck. Best performance in full sun and well drained soil. Hardy to 30F. Dahlia 'Mystic Dreamer' is available this week in #1 containers.
June 19, 2009
Penstemon 'Pensham Capricorn Moon'
Beard tongue. A pretty pink selection from famed Penstemon breeder Edward Wilson that will reach up to 2' tall with equal spread. Charming, with it's delightful combination of light pink blossoms with a white throat, streaked with dark pink veins and clean green foliage. Hardy to 15F. 'Pensham Capricorn Moon' is not only a good choice for border and container planting, but can also make a nice flower decoration for special events. Looking for a summer to fall blooming perennial? This might be your pick! Penstemon 'Pensham Capricorn Moon' is available this week in #1 containers.
June 12, 2009
Euphorbia 'Helena'
Spurge. Swirls of olive green, rose, brick and cream unite to create a festival of color on the foliage of this unique Euphorbia. Topped with lime green and vibrant gold variegated flowers this is a real show-stopper! At 12 to 18 inches high and 8-12 inches wide this is the ideal perennial to tuck into a border planting for year round interest. Or, place in the terra cotta container and enjoy it on a sunny patio. Hardy to 0F. Euphorbia 'Helena' is available this week in #1 containers.
June 05, 2009
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'El Dorado'
Feather reed grass. Golden variegated blades make this cultivar unique and special. Upright clumps are composed of narrow green blades with a central gold stripe and topped with narrow tan-purplish flower heads 4-5' high and will bloom all summer long. 'El Dorado' makes a good choice for container, woodland, border planting or can be used as an accent in your garden. Hardy to 0F. Calamagrostis acutiflora 'El Dorado' is available this week in #1 containers.
May 29, 2009
Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point'
BBlue-eyed grass. A tightly , sturdy selection growing up to 8" tall with broad blades and large, purple-blue flowers. In moist situations it displays little dormancy. Good choice for coastal, dry or rock gardens in sun or part shade. Hardy to 10F. Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point' is available this week in #1 containers.
May 22, 2009
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Crystal Rose'
Cranesbill. 'Crystal Rose' exhibits all the long blooming and carpeting characteristics of the parent plant 'Westray'. The near sterile flowers, which are bright and good sized, are long lasting, and profuse appearing throughout the year with the main flush in the warmer months. They are held erect above the foliage, which archieves a moderately dense 12" diameter during the first growing season. 'Crystal Rose' is a versatile landscape plant, worthy of inclusion in the border or in a rock garden or as a ground cover. Hardy to 0F. Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Crystal Rose' is available this week in #1 containers.
May 18, 2009
Calceolaria 'Kentish Hero'
It's puffy orangy brown flowers give its common name slipper flower. Given plenty of sun and moderate water this upright shrub will produce huge number of the amazing blooms from late spring through fall. The plant itself gets about 36" by 3 feet wide. Good choice for container, and border planting. Hardy to 20F. Calceolaria 'Kentish Hero' is available this week in #1 containers.
May 08, 2009
Dianthus 'Blushing Maiden'
Dianthus. Dainty silver foliage and fresh scent ruffled flowers that will show from spring-summer. Impressive size flowers grow up to 2" and can well be used for decorations. 'Blushing Maiden' will only grow up to 14" tall and can be used in containers, as well as for smaller borders on well drained soil. Hardy to 0F. Dianthus 'Blushing Maiden' is available this week in #1 containers.
