Type: Annual Light: Full Sun Attributes: Deadheading not necessary Plant Care: An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance. Planting Instructions: Annuals
Organic Gardening
Finely chop a dozen or so garlic cloves, and dump them in for ounces of mineral oil. Soak the cloves in the oil for a day or two. Strain the mixture, and add three or four drops of regular dishwashing liquid. Then dilute it with about a half cup of water, and pour into a […]
Dianthus, Carnations/Pinks
This little perennial packs quite a punch! Its 1.5 – 2″ wide, fluffy looking, fragrant, double blossoms are intricately pattered in contrasting shades of red and white. The flowers open deep red with large white blotches in the center of each petal. As the flowers mature, the white blotches expand and the red color lightens, […]
Petunia
Petunia Petunia hybrid Description: Very vigorous plants with an explosion of color all season long! Fertilize Petunias often for best results. Can be used in pots, combinations, window boxes, hanging baskets or in the landscape. Most newer varieties are self-cleaning which means no deadheading!
Sagina, Irish Moss
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Aubrieta, Purple Rock Cress
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Verbena
Type: Annual Light: Full Sun Attributes: No deadheading necessary, attracts butterflies, low maintenance Plant Care: Deadheading not necessary for continuous bloom. A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance. They shouldn’t need to be trimmed back but can be […]
Plants with Red or Purple Colored Foliage
Trees Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’, Bloodgood Maple Acer ‘Ever Red’, Ever Red Maple Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’, Crimson Queen Maple Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’, Crimson King Maple Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’, Royal Red Maple Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula Purpurea’, Green European Weeping Beech Fagus sylvatica ‘Riversii’, Riversii European Beech, Purple Beech Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’, Tricolor […]
Penstemon, Bearded Tongue
This new Penstemon from Blooms of Bressingham® graces the garden in early summer with its delicate blossoms. Deep pink buds open to bright lavender pink, tubular flowers with white throats and magenta veining inside. The flowers are held on upright stems which hold the flowers high for passing hummingbirds. If cut back after blooming, this […]
Care of Tropical Hibiscus
Tropical Hibiscus are one of the most beautiful plants we can grow for summer. But did you know that these tropical plants can be over-wintered easily indoors? Just follow our hints and tips for blooms each and every year! The first tip is to remember that a tropical Hibiscus is TROPICAL. They will not tolerate […]
Bergenia,”Pig Squeak”
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Veronica, Speedwell
Description: Incredibly long, violet purple wands of brilliant color comprise the top 2/3 of ‘Hocus Pocus’, much larger than any comparable variety. This plant really has everything we could ask for: incredibly showy flowers, a uniform habit, clean foliage, and branched flowers which result in a longer bloom time.
Anemone, Windflower
Windflower Anemone Description: The lush foliage and pretty spring blooms makes an ideal cover for the dying foliage of spring bulbs. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Juncus, Corkscrew Rush
Type: Perennial (normally grown as annual) Light: Sun to Light Shade Attributes: Foliage interest, heat tolerant, low maintenance, water plant Plant Care: An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance. Plants will also naturalize by self-seeding. In cold climates, clumps […]
