November 06, 2009 at 01:30 PM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow' - Spurge, is a perennial with distinct and unique variegated flowers and foliage. The flower color consists of cream, lime, and green while the foliage displays tones of cream, green/blue with stunning red-pink coloring throughout cooler months. Compact and slightly spreading, 'Ascot Rainbow' grows about 20" tall and 20" wide. Plants are very heat and drought tolerant; best suited to full sun, well-drained soils and moderate water. Hardy to 0F. Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow' is available this week in #1 gallon containers.
October 30, 2009 at 09:27 AM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Salvia chamaedryoides - Germander sage, is an evergreen perennial with small, silvery leaves that form the perfect backdrop for the radiant blue flowers. A spreading sage, this Salvia grows to 3’ wide with many ascending stems to 2’ when in bloom, eventually forming a small mound. Flowers bloom during warm periods throughout the growing season and peak in early summer then again in fall. It is suggested to prune spent flowers for repeated blooming. Plants are best suited to full sun, well-drained soils and moderate water, however they are tolerant of light shade and modest drought. Hardy to 10F. Salvia chamaedryoides is available this week in #1 gallon containers.
October 23, 2009 at 10:02 AM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
October 16, 2009 at 12:34 PM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
October 12, 2009 at 09:02 AM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
October 02, 2009 at 01:47 PM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Alpine mint bush is a dense, evergreen shrub growing to 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide. It features shiny, wedge-shaped leaves dotted with oil glands and attractive trumpet-shaped white flowers with a purple spot in throat. An excellent choice for containers and borders, it also makes a fine foundation shrub. Hardy to 20F. Prostanthera cuneata is available this week in #1 & #5 containers.
September 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Spurge. Striking green foliage with gold margins, and erect stems are topped by creamy yellow clusters with with golden centers. Growing up 2 feet tall with an equal spread, makes 'Burrow Silver' a good choice for containers and small border plantings. Hardy to 0F. Euphorbia characias ' Burrow Silver' is available this week in #1 containers.
September 21, 2009 at 11:23 AM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
September 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Japanese Anemone. 'Queen Charlotte' is a treat for the gardener in late summer through fall. Soft pink semi-doubled flowers are produced over a 20" stem making it good choice for a flower decoration. Grows up to 3' tall and about 3' wide, making this Anemone a good choice for a border and woodland planting. Hardy to 0F. Anemone x hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' is available this week in #1 containers.
September 04, 2009 at 01:22 PM in Plant of the Week | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
