Perennials - B
- Plant Nursery
Baby's Breath - Festival Star™
Babys Breath Festival Star
Gypsophila Festival Star, Gypsophila 'Festival Star™' provides continuous cut flowers all summer long! Clouds of small white flowers float above densely branched plants from May through October! Gypsophila 'Festival Star' PP#14,818 is a hardy baby's breath that looks great in the landscape or in combination with annuals in baskets, mixed containers, or window boxes. The ice-white blooms provide a brilliant backdrop for other wildflower varieties. Does not transplant well. Plant in light, dry soil and provide a treatment of lime. Mulch for winter protection. Cut the flowers for arrangements when half the blooms are open to extend vase life. You can also place Baby's Breath upright or hang upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place.
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Bacopa - Calypso™ Jumbo Lavender
Bacopa Calypso Jumbo Lavender
The Bacopa Calypso Jumbo Lavender, Sutera Calypso™ Jumbo Lavender, is an easy to grow bacopa with a controlled habit and excellent branching. The jumbo sized flowers are a big improvement over the older Bacopas. The dime sized flowers of Calypso™ Jumbo Lavender are a must-have for your hanging baskets and container planters. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Excellent in window boxes, pots, hanging baskets and gardens. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Bacopa - Calypso™ Jumbo White
Bacopa Calypso Jumbo White
The Bacopa Calypso Jumbo White, Sutera 'Calypso™ Jumbo White' PPAF, is a new and improved Bacopa variety that is less aggressive than older varieties and is known for its excellent branching. The dime sized flowers on 'Calypso™ Jumbo White' PPAF are a must-have for your hanging baskets and container planters. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Excellent in window boxes, pots, hanging baskets and gardens. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Balloon Flower - Astra Double Blue
Balloon Flower Astra Double Blue
Balloon Flower Astra Double Blue, Platycodon 'Astra Double Blue', is a wonderful new dwarf variety! 'Astra' Platycodons are a new series that form compact, well-branched plants. The interesting balloon-like buds burst open into bell-shaped double flowers. Its compact, uniform habit makes 'Astra Double Blue' a good selection for cut flowers, containers, or the garden. 'Astra Double Blue' Platycodon is an easy, trouble-free perennial that thrives in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. It can easily adapt to grow in either full sun or part shade. It has exceptional branching and thick flower petals that make for long-lasting periwinkle blue blossoms.
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Basket of Gold
Basket of Gold
Basket of Gold, Aurinia saxatilis 'Summit™', is one of the most popular of spring-flowering perennials, most often seen in rock gardens or as a border edging. Summit forms a low bushy mound of grey-green leaves, smothered by masses of tiny, bright golden-yellow flowers for several weeks. Aurinia Summit™ is a drought tolerant groundcover that demands full sun. This Aurinia makes a perfect addition to your rock garden. Introduced by S&G Flowers, Aurinia Summit™ is an improved selection that is compact and has excellent disease resistance. Clip plants back by half, immediately after blooming, but do not prune in fall or early spring. This evergreen is not easily divided and is drought tolerant.
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Bee Balm - Grand Marshall
Bee Balm Grand Marshall
Bee Balm Grand Marshall, Monarda 'Grand Marshall', has longer bloom times than other bee balms. Monarda are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.
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Bee Balm - Grand Parade
Bee Balm Grand Parade
Bee Balm Grand Parade, Monarda 'Grand Parade'™, is an exceptionally hardy hybrid from the Morden Breeding Program in Manitoba. In mid to late summer, the compact bushy plants are covered with fun looking 2.5" lavender purple flowers. Hummingbirds and butterflies cannot resist the sweet nectar of these fragrant flowers! The shiny dark green foliage has a delightful fragrance of mint that deer dislike. Monarda 'Grand Parade™' also exhibits very good mildew resistance! Monarda are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.
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Bee Balm - Pink Lace
Bee Balm Pink Lace
Bee Balm Pink Lace, Monarda 'Pink Lace' PPAF, is a delightful new bee balm with a tidy compact habit. At only 16" tall, it is perfect for the front of the border or even in containers. The color is a striking lipstick pink that really draws your attention, and also that of hummingbirds and butterflies. Monarda 'Pink Lace' is an easy to grow, deer resistant perennial! Monarda is native to eastern North America, so it is easy to grow and it multiplies quickly. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed and is often used to flavor teas. Monarda are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.
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Begonia - Hanging Collection
Begonia
The Hanging Begonia Collection, 'Begonia Pendula', Create hanging baskets as impressive as those found in the best West Coast botanical gardens. Hanging Begonias are smothered in flowers that are pendulous and hang down to be admired by viewers from below. This collection includes two each of our five colors including: apricot, scarlet, yellow, pink, and white. Mix them for a riot of color on your front porch. No place to hang a basket? Tuck them in at the edge of ornamental flower pots as a part of creative plant combinations. Their flowers will flow down over the side of the pot in a beautiful fashion. Jumbo size 2" tubers. Hardy in zone 10; elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Bellagio™ Apricot
Begonia Bellagio Apricot
The Begonia Bellagio Apricot, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Bellagio™ Apricot, has large, showy salmon colored double flowers that create a gorgeous floral display. Bellagio™ Apricot has a trailing habit and looks stunning in a hanging basket, window box or in a container planter. It produces warm salmon-colored cascading flowers all summer long. Foliage is more mildew tolerant than other tuberous begonias. Deadheading is not necessary; heat tolerant and pet friendly. Bellagio Begonias stand apart as a double-flowering plant that has more vigor, better full sun performance, and greater disease resistance than other doubleflowering varieties. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Begonia - Bellagio™ Blush
Begonia Bellagio Blush
The Begonia Bellagio Blush, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Bellagio™ Blush, produces large, showy double flowers that create a gorgeous floral display. Begonia Bellagio Blush has a trailing habit and looks stunning in a hanging basket, window box or in a container planter. It produces lovely cascading, light pinkish flowers all summer long. This soft white/blush color makes a strong complement to the apricot and pink accents. Foliage is more mildew tolerant than other tuberous begonias. Deadheading is not necessary; heat tolerant and pet friendly. Bellagio Begonias stand apart as a double-flowering plant that has more vigor, better full sun performance, and greater disease resistance than other doubleflowering varieties. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Begonia - Bellagio™ Pink
Begonia Bellagio Pink
The Begonia Bellagio Pink, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Bellagio™ Pink, has large, showy bright pink colored double flowers that create a gorgeous floral display. Bellagio™ Pink has a trailing habit and looks stunning in a hanging basket, window box or in a container planter. It produces brilliant pink cascading flowers all summer long. These pretty pink blooms are striking against the dark green foliage. Foliage is more mildew tolerant than other tuberous begonias. Deadheading is not necessary; heat tolerant and pet friendly. Bellagio Begonias stand apart as a double-flowering plant that has more vigor, better full sun performance, and greater disease resistance than other double-flowering varieties. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Begonia - Camellia Collection
Begonia Camelia
The Camellia Begonia Collection 'Begonia', brightens up the shady areas in the garden and around the house with beautiful, colorful Camellia Begonias. This collection includes two bulbs of each of the five cultivars we offer; orange, white, pink, yellow, and red. Plant them in shady gardens with protection from direct sun at all times. Plenty of water is essential to keep begonias from wilting, but too much water will quickly rot the roots. Use bloom boosting fertilizer to encourage multiple big camellia-like blooms. Pinch off side buds to produce large blooms up to 6" across! Start bulbs early indoors, Feb-April, and move them outdoors after last frost. Jumbo-size bulbs, 2" in diameter. Hardy in zone 10; elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Camellia - Mixed Colors
Begonia Camelia 'Mix'
The Camellia Begonia Mix, 'Begonia', provides a rainbow color mixture of Camellia-type Begonias in reds, pinks, oranges and whites. They will bloom all summer long even in the shade. Plant them in shady gardens with protection from direct sun at all times. Plenty of water is essential to keep begonias from wilting, but too much water will quickly rot the roots. Use bloom boosting fertilizer to encourage of multiple big camellia-like blooms. Pinch off side buds to produce large blooms up to 6" across! They are hardy in zone 10; elsewhere dig and and store before frost.
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Begonia - Double Hanging Basket - Apricot
Begonia Double Hanging Basket 'Apricot'
The Double Hanging Basket Begonia Apricot, 'Begonia Pendula', is a spring planted tuber that displays multitudes of beautiful orange flowers. These world famous Belgium bulbs, the finest imported strain of Hanging Basket Begonias, are now available to the American market. The flowers are fully double in bright, non fading colors. Adds floral beauty to porch, patio or window box. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. They are absolutely gorgeous in hanging baskets and they last for many months. Pendula Begonias need protection from sun, rain and wind. They also require more water than other begonias. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.
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Begonia - Double Hanging Basket - Pink
Begonia Double Hanging Basket 'Pink'
The Begonia Pendula Pink, 'Begonia Pendula', a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful pink flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. They are absolutely gorgeous in hanging baskets and they last for many months. Pendula Begonias need protection from sun, rain and wind. They also require more water than other begonias. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.
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Begonia - Double Hanging Basket - Scarlet
Begonia Double Hanging Basket 'Scarlet'
The Begonia Pendula Red, 'Begonia Pendula', a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful red flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. They are absolutely gorgeous in hanging baskets and they last for many months. Pendula Begonias need protection from sun, rain and wind. They also require more water than other begonias. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.
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Begonia - Double Hanging Basket - White
Begonia Double Hanging Basket 'White'
The Begonia Pendula White, 'Begonia Pendula',a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful white flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. They are absolutely gorgeous in hanging baskets and they last for many months. Pendula Begonias need protection from sun, rain and wind. They also require more water than other begonias. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.
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Begonia - Double Hanging Basket - Yellow
Begonia Double Hanging Basket 'Yellow'
The Begonia Pendula Yellow, 'Begonia Pendula', a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful yellow flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. They are absolutely gorgeous in hanging baskets and they last for many months. Pendula Begonias need protection from sun, rain and wind. They also require more water than other begonias. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.
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Begonia - Giant Camellia - Buttery Orange
Begonia Giant Camelia 'Buttery Orange'
The Giant Camellia Begonia Buttery Orange, 'Begonia', brightens up the shady areas in the garden and around the house with beautiful, colorful Belgium Begonias. No other plant grows so well in the shade. Colors range from delicate pastel hues to deep, rich shades with the blooms accented by broad, attractive foliage. The blooms are large in size with the lovely petal shape and design of Camellias. Pinch off side buds to produce large blooms up to 6" across. Start bulbs early indoors, Feb-April, and move outdoors after last frost. Hardy in zone 10, elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Giant Camellia - Mixed Colors
Begonia Giant Camelia 'Mix'
The Giant Camellia Begonia Mix, 'Begonia', brightens up the shady areas in the garden and around the house with beautiful, colorful Belgium Begonias. No other plant grows so well in the shade. Colors range from delicate pastel hues to deep, rich shades with the blooms accented by broad, attractive foliage. The blooms are large in size with the lovely petal shape and design of Camellias. Pinch off side buds to produce large blooms up to 6" across. Start bulbs early indoors, Feb-April, and move outdoors after last frost. Hardy in zone 10, elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Giant Camellia - Rose Pink
Begonia Giant Camelia 'Rose Pink'
The Giant Camellia Begonia Rose Pink, 'Begonia', brightens up the shady areas in the garden and around the house with beautiful, colorful Belgium Begonias. No other plant grows so well in the shade. Colors range from delicate pastel hues to deep, rich shades with the blooms accented by broad, attractive foliage. The blooms are large in size with the lovely petal shape and design of Camellias. Pinch off side buds to produce large blooms up to 6" across. Start bulbs early indoors, Feb-April, and move outdoors after last frost. Hardy in zone 10, elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Giant Camellia - Scarlet Red
Begonia Giant Camelia 'Scarlet Red'
The Giant Camellia Begonia Scarlet Red Scarlet, 'Begonia', brightens up the shady areas in the garden and around the house with beautiful, colorful Belgium Begonias. No other plant grows so well in the shade. Colors range from delicate pastel hues to deep, rich shades with the blooms accented by broad, attractive foliage. The blooms are large in size with the lovely petal shape and design of Camellias. Pinch off side buds to produce large blooms up to 6" across. Start bulbs early indoors, Feb-April, and move outdoors after last frost. Hardy in zone 10, elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Giant Camellia - Snow White
Begonia Giant Camelia 'Snow White'
The Giant Camellia Begonia Snow White, 'Begonia', brightens up the shady areas in the garden and around the house with beautiful, colorful Belgium Begonias. No other plant grows so well in the shade. Colors range from delicate pastel hues to deep, rich shades with the blooms accented by broad, attractive foliage. The blooms are large in size with the lovely petal shape and design of Camellias. Pinch off side buds to produce large blooms up to 6" across. Start bulbs early indoors, Feb-April, and move outdoors after last frost. Hardy in zone 10, elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Giant Camellia - Sunny Yellow
Begonia Giant Camelia 'Sunny Yellow'
The Giant Camellia Begonia Sunny Yellow, 'Begonia', brightens up the shady areas in the garden and around the house with beautiful, colorful Belgium Begonias. No other plant grows so well in the shade. Colors range from delicate pastel hues to deep, rich shades with the blooms accented by broad, attractive foliage. The blooms are large in size with the lovely petal shape and design of Camellias. Pinch off side buds to produce large blooms up to 6" across. Start bulbs early indoors, Feb-April, and move outdoors after last frost. Hardy in zone 10, elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Sinbad
Begonia hybrid
The Begonia Sinbad, Proven Selection, 'Begonia x hybrid', is a beautiful antique variety that is just the thing for part sun conditions. The pretty pink flowers bloom all summer atop attractive green foliage overlaid with silver. Begonias prefer dryer shade conditions and are perfect under an overhang or porch roof. It's an excellent companion with other annuals in containers and hanging baskets. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun setting. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Begonia - Illumination® Apricot
Begonia Illumination Apricot
The Begonia Illumination Apricot, Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Illumination® Apricot', produces large, cascading salmon/coral/yellow flowers all summer long. The compact habit of this Illumination® Apricot makes for a perfect container plant with a spectacular trailing avalanche of double and semi-double flowers well into autumn. This winning mix is a subtle blend of fiery oranges to perfect yellow and every shade in-between. Plant alone for best effect in window boxes or hanging baskets. Deadheading is not necessary; heat tolerant and pet friendly. Bellagio Begonias stand apart as a double-flowering plant that has more vigor, better full sun performance, and greater disease resistance than other double-flowering varieties. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Begonia - Mandalay™ Madarian
Begonia Mandalay Madarian
The Begonia Mandalay Mandarin, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Mandalay™ Mandarin, produces single flowers and their bright colors and hanging nature are enchanting. The brilliant red orange Mandalay™ Mandarin will stop people in their tracks! The Mandalays will thrive in bright sunlight, and this sets them apart from most Begonias. In the South and on the West Coast, a filtered or dappled sun location would be more apropos in the heat of the summer. It has both heat and humidity tolerance and has survived through the summer in Florida in pots. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Begonia - Non-Stop - Mixed Colors
Begonia 'Mixed'
The Non-Stop Begonia Mix, 'Begonia', contains mixed colors. Popular Favorites for Shady Patios! Non-Stops start blooming in June-July and continue well into fall. You'll enjoy an abundance of charming double 3" flowers on compact 8-12" plants which tolerate more sun than other Begonias. The dense, dwarf, sturdy growth habit makes Non-Stops very wind resistant and easy to grow. Excellent for bedding, for edging a path or flower border, and for shady containers, window boxes and rock gardens. Hardy in zone 10; elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Non-Stop Collection
Begonia Non-Stop
The Non-Stop Begonia Collection, 'Begonia', is bright and colorful in shady gardens. These non-stop begonias will bloom and bloom all summer long. Charming double 3" flowers on compact 8-12" plants which tolerate more sun than other Begonias. The dense, dwarf, sturdy growth habit makes Non-Stops very wind resistant and easy to grow. Excellent for bedding, for edging a path or flower border and for shady containers, window boxes and rock gardens. Jumbo size 2" tubers. Hardy in zone 10; elsewhere dig and store before frost.
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Begonia - Nonstop® Mocca Pink Shades
Begonia Nonstop Mocca Pink Shades
The Begonia Nonstop Mocca Pink Shades, Begonia tuberhybrida Nonstop® Mocca Pink Shades, is the most trusted name in tuberous Begonias, and for good reason -- these plants are very heavy-blooming and ultra-dependable season after season. Mocca Pink Shades brings a whole new dimension of beauty and performance to the family: chocolate-bronze foliage, lush and full, that lasts from spring till frost, plus improved heat tolerance! The large, full, double pink colored flowers of Nonstop® Mocca Pink Shades make a real statement in your patio planters all summer long. The foliage makes the perfect backdrop for the flowers as well as a lovely contrast to green leaved begonias or any other neighboring bedding plants. The blooms hold for several weeks, adding magnificent over-the-top beauty to the home. Unlike many Begonias, it won't flop or melt if seriously hot weather arrives early in your climate. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Begonia - Nonstop® Mocca Yellow
Begonia Nonstop Mocca Yellow
The Begonia Nonstop Mocca Yellow, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Nonstop® Mocca Yellow, adds a sizzle of color to that part shade to shade location in your garden. The large, full, double yellow flowers of Nonstop® Mocca Yellow makes a real statement in your patio planters all summer long. Mocca Nonstop Yellow brings a whole new dimension of beauty and performance to the family: chocolate-bronze foliage, lush and full, that lasts from spring till frost, plus improved heat tolerance! The large, full, yellow colored flowers of Nonstop® Mocca Yellow has foliage that makes the perfect backdrop for the flowers as well as a lovely contrast to green leaved begonias or any other neighboring bedding plants. The Begonia Nonstop Mocca Yellow blooms hold for several weeks, adding magnificent over-the-top beauty to the home. Unlike many Begonias, it won't flop or melt if seriously hot weather arrives early in your climate.If you pick them too early they may fail to open properly and if you pick them too late they may not last in your vase all that long.This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Begonia - Non-Stop - Orange
Begonia Non-Stop 'Orange'
The Non-Stop Begonia Orange, 'Begonia', produce masses of perfectly formed, medium-sized flowers. It has all the strength and vigor of regular Begonias, but is actually the first strain to produce truly compact, double flowering blooms and a real dwarf growing habit, making it wind resistant. They start flowering very early...flower buds actually appear with the first leaves. With a long continuous blooming period and low growth habit, they are excellent for low borders and window boxes. Also used in groups of three at focal points or in patio tubs. Hardy in zones 10; elsewhere dig prior to frost, and store in a frost free location.
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Begonia - Novelty - On Top Pink Halo
Begonia novelty 'on top pink halo'
The Begonia Novelty On Top Pink Halo, Begonia Novelty 'On Top PInk Halo', is a beautiful begonia with pink and white colored blooms. Our On Top Begonias are the best available PIcotee for containers. They are the most heat tolerant and are as quick to grow as Non-Stop Begonias but better branched and produce more flowers. Begonias prefer moist, well-drained soil with plenty of humus. Pinch off the first few buds to encourage larger, more vigorous growth. Water abundantly during bloom period. In fall dig up the bulbs before the first night frost and store over winter in dry peat, in a cool dry place.
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Begonia - Novelty - On Top Sunset Shades
Begonia novelty 'on top sunset shades'
The Begonia Novelty On Top Sunset Shades, Begonia Novelty 'On Top Sunset Shades', is a beautiful begonia with yellow and pink colored blooms. Our On Top Begonias are the best available PIcotee for containers. They are the most heat tolerant and are as quick to grow as Non-Stop Begonias but better branched and produce more flowers. Begonias prefer moist, well-drained soil with plenty of humus. Pinch off the first few buds to encourage larger, more vigorous growth. Water abundantly during bloom period. In fall dig up the bulbs before the first night frost and store over winter in dry peat, in a cool dry place.
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Begonia - Non-Stop - Pink
Begonia 'Pink'
The Non-Stop Begonia Pink, 'Begonia tuberhybrida', displays lovely rose-pink double flowers that bloom all summer. "Non-Stop" Begonias produce masses of perfectly formed, medium-sized flowers. It has all the strength and vigor of regular Begonias, but is actually the first strain to produce truly compact, double flowering blooms and a real dwarf growing habit, making it wind resistant. They start flowering very early...flower buds actually appear with the first leaves. With a long continuous blooming period and low growth habit, they are excellent for low borders and window boxes. Also used in groups of three at focal points or in patio tubs. Hardy in zones 10; elsewhere dig prior to frost, and store in a frost free location.
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Begonia - Boston Cherries and Chocolate
Begonia rex hybrids
The Begonia Boston Cherries and Chocolate, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Boston Cherries and Chocolate Begonia has chocolate colored leaves with cherry colored spots. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Begonia - Chicago Fire
Begonia rex hybrids
The Begonia Chicago Fire, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Chicago Fire has purple and green colored leaves with silver markings. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Begonia - Denver Lace
Begonia rex hybrids
The Begonia Denver Lace, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Denver Lace has green colored leaves with purple and white markings. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Begonia - New York Swirl
Begonia rex hybrids
The Begonia New York Swirl, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The New york Swirl has silver and purple colored leaves. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Begonia - Omaha Beefsteak
Begonia rex hybrids
The Begonia Omaha Beefsteak, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Omaha Beefsteak has blood red leaves with a dark purple center. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Begonia - Seattle Twist
Begonia rex hybrids
The Begonia Seattle Twist, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Seattle Twist haslight green leaves with a purple center. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Begonia - Maui Mist
Begonia rex hybrids
The Begonia Maui Mist, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Maui Mist has red colored leaves with light green markings. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Begonia - Non-Stop - Red
Begonia 'Scarlet'
The Non-Stop Begonia Red, 'Begonia', displays deep crimson red blooms for a blanket of bright color. "Non-Stop" Begonias produce masses of perfectly formed, medium-sized flowers. It has all the strength and vigor of regular Begonias, but is actually the first strain to produce truly compact, double flowering blooms and a real dwarf growing habit, making it wind resistant. They start flowering very early...flower buds actually appear with the first leaves. With a long continuous blooming period and low growth habit, they are excellent for low borders and window boxes. Also used in groups of three at focal points or in patio tubs. Hardy in zones 10; elsewhere dig prior to frost, and store in a frost free location.
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Begonia - Skaugum
Begonia 'Skaugum'
The Skaugum Begonia, 'Begonia', was developed in Norway. This incredible Begonia was named after the castle where the King of Norway lives. Just one bulb will fill a tub planter with an abundance of blooms all summer and fall! Enjoy year after year of spectacular blazing fiery-red flowers covering the rich green foliage.
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Begonia - Non-Stop - White
Begonia 'White'
The Non-Stop Begonia White, 'Begonia', exhibits pure glistening masses of white flowers. Low growing. "Non-Stop" Begonias produce masses of perfectly formed, medium-sized flowers. It has all the strength and vigor of regular Begonias, but is actually the first strain to produce truly compact, double flowering blooms and a real dwarf growing habit, making it wind resistant. They start flowering very early...flower buds actually appear with the first leaves. With a long continuous blooming period and low growth habit, they are excellent for low borders and window boxes. Also used in groups of three at focal points or in patio tubs. Hardy in zones 10; elsewhere dig prior to frost, and store in a frost free location.
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Begonia - Spectrum Ann
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Ann, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Ann begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are a light salmon pink color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun setting. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Spectrum Barbara
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Barbara, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Barbara begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are a pink color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Spectrum Bavaria
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Bavaria, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Bavaria begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are a rose pink in color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Spectrum Christine
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Christine, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Christine begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are pink in color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Spectrum Hilda
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Hilda, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Hilda begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are red in color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Spectrum Kari
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Kari, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Kari begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are orange in color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Spectrum Mandela
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Mandela, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Mandela begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are yellow in color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Spectrum Susanne
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Susanne, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Susanne begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are scarlet in color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Spectrum Takora Yellow
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Spectrum Takora Yellow, 'Begonia x hybrida', are wonderfully floriferous plants that are at home in the garden, or in patio containers. This begonia is a cross between the winter flowering Begonia socotrana, and the summer flowering tuberous types of begonias. The Spectrum Takora Yellow begonias are distinguished by their large, double flowers that are golden yellow in color. These very vigorous Spectrum Begonias are excellent in porch boxes and hanging baskets. In cool or wet climates, consider growing your Spectrum begonias on a patio or in porch boxes. These plants perform best when soil temperatures are above 60°F and when planted in flowerbeds. They should not be subjected to more than ½ day of sun as they will not tolerate a full sun location. Too much shade however, may cause the plants to become soft and less prolific in bloom.
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Begonia - Dragon Wing Pink
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Dragon Wing Pink, 'Begonia x hybrida', is a beautiful shade plant growing up to 15 inches tall with a a spread of up to 18 inches. Dragon Wing Pink Begonias perform very well in the landscape with excellent heat tolerance and garden performance. Dragon Wing Pink is part of a new series that is very heat tolerant and has wing-like, glossy green leaves. It's an excellent companion with other annuals in containers and hanging baskets. The Dragon Wing works great in full sun but the look in partial shade is absolutely awesome. These plants bloom almost constantly and have angel-wing shaped, dark green leaves that are spectacularly glossy with huge panicles of pink flowers hanging down. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers. Begonia Dragon Wings prefer planting beds that are well drained and organic-rich.
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Begonia - Dragon Wing Red
Begonia x hybrida
The Begonia Dragon Wing Red, 'Begonia x hybrida', is a beautiful shade plant growing up to 15 inches tall with a a spread of up to 18 inches. Dragon Wing Pink Begonias perform very well in the landscape with excellent heat tolerance and garden performance. Dragon Wing Pink is part of a new series that is very heat tolerant and has wing-like, glossy green leaves. It's an excellent companion with other annuals in containers and hanging baskets. The Dragon Wing works great in full sun but the look in partial shade is absolutely awesome. These plants bloom almost constantly and have angel-wing shaped, dark green leaves that are spectacularly glossy with huge panicles of red flowers hanging down. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers. Begonia Dragon Wings prefer planting beds that are well drained and organic-rich.
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Begonia - Babywing Pink
Begonia x hybrida Hort
The Begonia 'Babywing White', 'Begonia x hybrida'', is an easy care variety that performs all season with a continuous show of color. Flowers 2-3 weeks earlier than Dragon Wing. Upright mounding plants have a controlled habit that is ideal for the landscape. Extremely heat-tolerant and stands up to stressful conditions.
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Begonia - Babywing White
Begonia x hybrida Hort
The Begonia 'Babywing Pink', 'Begonia x hybrida', is an easy care variety that performs all season with a continuous show of color. Flowers 2-3 weeks earlier than Dragon Wing. Upright mounding plants have a controlled habit that is ideal for the landscape. Extremely heat-tolerant and stands up to stressful conditions.
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Begonia - Non-Stop - Yellow
Begonia 'Yellow'
The Non-Stop Begonia Yellow, 'Begonia', displays bright buttery yellow flowers in abundance. "Non-Stop" Begonias produce masses of perfectly formed, medium-sized flowers. It has all the strength and vigor of regular Begonias, but is actually the first strain to produce truly compact, double flowering blooms and a real dwarf growing habit, making it wind resistant. They start flowering very early...flower buds actually appear with the first leaves. With a long continuous blooming period and low growth habit, they are excellent for low borders and window boxes. Also used in groups of three at focal points or in patio tubs. Hardy in zones 10; elsewhere dig prior to frost, and store in a frost free location.
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Bellflower - Chettle Charm
Bellflower Chettle Charm
Chettle Charm Bellflower, Campanula 'Chettle Charm', is an exciting twist on an old cottage-garden perennial, featuring medium-tall spikes of large bell-shaped flowers. The petals are near-white and display violet-blue along the edges. Chettle Charm Bellflower is especially outstanding when used in pastel border schemes. Removing spent flowers will greatly increase the blooming season. Chettle Charm Bellflower is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It prefers part shade in warmer climates, since it is intolerant of extreme summer heat of the deep South and needs regular moisture. This Bellflower is effective in a lightly shaded woodland settings where if can be left alone to naturalize. Mass or plant in large groups for best effect.
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Bellflower - Favourite
Bellflower Favourite
Favourite Bellflower, Campanula 'Favourite', will make a great addition to any garden. This fantastic addition also makes a great gift! It is a compact plant consisting of dark violet blue flowers. This bellflower blooms from late spring till late summer and is ideal in herbaceous borders, or for use in general mixed borders. Favourite Bellflower grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. Members of this group will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact, and may also result in a second flush of blooms.
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Bellflower - La Belle
Bellflower La Belle
Bellflower La Belle, Campanula persicifolia 'La Belle', is a delightful new bellflower with deep blue, bell-shaped flowers that are held high on upright stems from early through late summer. The flowers are very long lasting when cut for bouquets. Campanula 'La Belle' forms a basal mound of long, leathery, evergreen dark green leaves. Compact growth habit makes it a good choice for smaller gardens or containers. Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. Members of this group will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact, and may also result in a second flush of blooms.
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Bellflower - Pantaloons
Bellflower Pantaloons
Bellflower Pantaloons, Campanula punctata 'Pantaloons' is a real winner with huge 2" light purple flowers that are shaped in a double "hose-n-hose" style. The exquisite blooms are softly fragrant and are sure to attract hummingbirds. Campanula 'Pantaloons' is a vigorous grower. Fragrant and borne in large clusters, these flowers are show stopping in early summer! Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. This bellflower will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact, and may also result in a second flush of blooms.
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Bellflower - Pearl Deep Blue
Bellflower Pearl Deep Blue
Bellflower Pearl Deep Blue, Campanula carpatica 'Pearl Deep Blue', displays deep blue bowl-shaped flowers. This profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, 2 inch wide, vivid blue-violet flowers, with lighter centers, floats above the mound of dark green foliage from late spring to late summer, if deadheaded regularly. It forms a compact, uniform clump making it a good choice for edging, containers, the front of borders, or growing among rocks. Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. Prefers to have its roots in cool soil; summer mulch is useful, particularly in hot summers. This bellflower will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact, and may also result in a second flush of blooms.
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Bellflower - Pink Octopus
Bellflower Pink Octopus
Bellflower Pink Octopus, Campanula 'Pink Octopus' PPAF, displays Japanese lantern buds which open to striking pink, octopus-like flowers! This long blooming beauty is packed with flower power. Each flower stem can have over 50 octopus blooms that dance over the deeply cut foliage. Campanula 'Pink Octopus' flowers weep down from the upright flowering branches above strong, deeply cut foliage. This perennial is quite long-blooming, particularly if the flowers are deadheaded promptly. It needs a period of dormancy before flowering, but will return for many years to amaze guests and inspire double-takes in garden and containers. Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. This bellflower will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact, and may also result in a second flush of blooms.
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Bellflower - White Clips
Bellflower White Clips
Bellflower White Clips, Campanula carpatica 'White Clips', has upward-facing, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in abundance over the dark green foliage. Hummingbirds love this plant! Campanula 'White Clips' blooms from late spring to late summer, if deadheaded regularly, on compact rounded clumps that prefer well drained soil. 'White Clips' will enhance your landscape as edging, in decorative containers, or along the front of borders. Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist, but make sure it is well-drained. This bellflower will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact, and may also result in a second flush of blooms.
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English Daisy
Bellis perennis
The English Daisy, 'Bellis perennis', has profuse bright red and white cushion-like flowers that are a perfect accent for any border. The English Daisy is the "original" Daisy. The yellow-eyed, bright red and white flowers will brighten up any border or rock garden. The 2 inch wide white flowers have tons of petals that are tipped with red. The English Daisy blooms in cool temperatures.The English Daisy prefers full sun but does well in partial shade in very hot climates. The English Daisy prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and needs to be kept well watered. Cut spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The English Daisy makes excellent cut flowers and is an outstanding bedding and border plant.
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Bergenia - Bressingham Ruby
Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby'
The Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, also known at Bergenia Pigsqueak or Heartleaf, is a popular ground cover that is great for weed-smothering. Being a vigorous spreader, it is great in rock gardens or as a border plant. The paddle-shaped leaves turn burgundy in cold weather with short clusters of pink flowers on stout stems. The deep rosy-red flowers show from mid to late spring and are a great contrast with its foliage. Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’ should be planted in full shade, but will tolerate some morning sun. It has a plant height of 14” and a spread of 12” wide. Try planting Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’ with Japanese Painted Fern or Pulmonairia ‘Mrs. Moon’. It is definitely a perennial that should not be left out of any garden.
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Bergenia - Pig Squeak
Bergenia cordifolia
The Bergenia 'Pig Squeak', Bergenia cordifolia, also known as Bay Doll, is a must to any garden. With its outstanding burgundy cabbage-like foliage in the fall and green foliage in the spring, it adds color and means to any garden. Bright pink flowers develop in April being 15” in height and a plant spread of 18-24”. ‘Bergenia’ Cordifolia will do well in part shade with some morning sun in average moist to well-drained areas, although they prefer light shade in hot areas.‘Bergenia’ works great in rock gardens, as a border, and provides strong contrast for most any other plant, especially Ferns and Dicentra. The plant is useful as a ground cover, growing slowly in dry areas and rapidly in constantly wet spots.
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Bergenia - Winter Glow
Bergenia Winter Glow
Bergenia Winter Glow, Bergenia 'Winter Glow', is an evergreen that is sure to be noticed with its shiny, cabbage-like leaves. These leaves have an unusually thick rubbery feel that makes a "pig squeak" sound when rubbed between your fingers. Bergenia 'Winter Glow' has clusters of bright red flowers from early to late spring that will provide long lasting cut blooms for bouquets. During the fall and winter months the leaves of 'Winter Glow' turn a reddish-bronze hue and return to green in the spring. This plant is considered an improvement over Bergenia 'Rotblum' and the climate in Michigan is conducive for possible reblooming in the fall. A versatile plant for use as a ground cover, edging, or container gardening. Bergenia is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, humusy ones. It is considered an evergreen in the South.
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Coral Drops
Bessera
The Coral Drops, 'Bessera Elegans', is an Heirloom plant that produces up to 30 rich coral-red flowers which are accented by white stripes and scarlet-red midrib. The thin leaves spread out on the ground and the wiry stems produce fuchsia-like flowers. This plant prefers well-drained, sandy soil. This plant blooms in July and is hardy in zones 8-10.
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Bidens - Solaire™ Yellow
Bidens
The Bidens Solaire™ Yellow, 'Bidens', produces abundant, small, bright gold flowers on well behaved plants. The Solaire is a Proven Winners plant. Bidens Solaire is a full, lush summer plant that is early to flower and virus free. This rich bright yellow flowering plant is ideal for beds, hanging baskets, borders, and containers. It is also heat and drought tolerant with few pest or disease problems and performs well in the landscape.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Bidens - Goldie
Bidens ferulifolia
The Bidens Goldie, 'Bidens ferulifolia', produces abundant, small, yellow flowers on fast growing plants. The Goldie is a Proven Selections plant. Goldie is ideal for beds, hanging baskets, borders, and containers. It is also heat and drought tolerant with few pest or disease problems and performs well in the landscape. The Goldie blooms continuously throughout the spring and summer. They are ideal for a trailing groundcover.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Bidens - Peter's Golden Carpet
Bidens ferulifolia
The Bidens Peter's Golden Carpet, 'Bidens ferulifolia', produces abundant, small, honey hued yellow flowers on well behaved plants. The Peter's Golden Carpet is a Proven Winners plant. This dream in golden yellow, with its big, brilliant flowers, its early flowering, compact and harmonious growth habit is ideal for beds, hanging baskets, borders, and containers. It is also heat and drought tolerant with few pest or disease problems and performs well in the landscape.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Black-Eyed Susan - City Garden
Black Eyed Susan City Garden
Black-Eyed Susan City Garden, Rudbeckia fulgida 'City Garden, looks like a pretty little miniature Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum', and as its name implies, it is suited for smaller city gardens, containers, and borders. Rudbeckia 'City Garden' has a sturdy upright habit with masses of golden yellow flowers that bloom from midsummer to early fall. This petite plant also provides bright sunny yellow flowers for your cut floral arrangements. ‘Black-Eyed Susan’ needs to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Rudbeckia attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. Plant in masses with ornamental grasses for a lovely landscape effect.
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Black-Eyed Susan - Early Bird Gold
Black Eyed Susan Early Bird Gold
Black-Eyed Susan Early Bird Gold, Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold', is an amazing discovery from Dupont Nursery in Louisiana. This rudbeckia has the ability to bloom from early summer into mid-fall. Rudbeckia 'Early Bird Gold' PPAF has a sturdy upright habit and golden yellow flowers with brown cone centers. Enjoy the advantages of this variety in decorative containers or in your landscape designs. ‘Black-Eyed Susan’ needs to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Rudbeckia attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. Plant in masses with ornamental grasses for a lovely landscape effect.
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Bleeding Heart - Burning Hearts
Bleeding Heart Burning Hearts
Bleeing Heart Burning Hearts, Dicentra 'Burning Hearts', adds color to the front of your shade border. This neat, compact dicentra blooms from mid spring until the first frost. Dicentra 'Burning Hearts' PPAF has deep rose-red, heart-shaped blossoms that are suspended on curved stems over the feathery blue-grey foliage. Potted in your favorite container, the 10" height and 12" width plant is a great way to fill that empty shady spot in your landscape. 'Burning Hearts' is more compact and longer-blooming than other bleeding hearts. Dicentra is perfect for a border or patio container, and will thrive in a partially shaded spot. This really is a shade lover, delighting in full to partial shade conditions. The taller plant will perform in the full sun but will tend to disappear in mid-summer when it has all the sun it can handle. It usually pops back up the following spring. This is a plant for fertile but well-drained soils. Prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soils similar to a great woodland soil full of organic matter and richly fertile. The simplest way to mimic this is to add several shovels of compost around the base of the plant every spring.
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Bleeding Heart - Candy Hearts
Bleeding Heart Candy Hearts
Bleeding Heart Candy Hearts, Dicentra 'Candy Hearts' PP#14,692, is part of a new generation of bleeding hearts that are nothing like your grandma's old fashioned bleeding hearts. This exceptional, dwarf variety blooms from mid spring until a hard frost! The pendulous flowers accent the lacy, blue-grey foliage and are shaped like cute little rose-pink hearts. Dicentra 'Candy Hearts' remains compact and attractive all season long! A delicate fragrance is an added bonus for the senses! Dicentra is perfect for a border or patio container, and will thrive in a partially shaded spot. This really is a shade lover, delighting in full to part shade conditions. The taller plant will perform in the full sun but will tend to disappear in mid-summer when it has all the sun it can handle. It usually pops back up the following spring. This is a plant for fertile but well-drained soils. Prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soils similar to a great woodland soil full of organic matter and richly fertile. The simplest way to mimic this is to add several shovels of compost around the base of the plant every spring.
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Bleeding Heart - Ivory Hearts
Bleeding Heart Ivory Hearts
Bleeding Heart Ivory Hearts, Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts' PP#15,599, displays exquisite, pure white flowers that gently float above the grayish-green foliage. Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts' has sweet, heart-shaped flowers and blooms from late spring into late summer. The flowers contrast nicely with the foliage and the compact habit performs well in containers and is also suitable for rock gardens. Given adequate moisture, the foliage remains attractive in summer, and may produce an attractive ground cover effect. Dicentra is perfect for a border or patio container, and will thrive in a partially shaded spot. This really is a shade lover, delighting in full to part shade conditions. The taller plant will perform in the full sun but will tend to disappear in mid-summer when it has all the sun it can handle. It usually pops back up the following spring. This is a plant for fertile but well-drained soils. Prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soils similar to a great woodland soil full of organic matter and richly fertile. The simplest way to mimic this is to add several shovels of compost around the base of the plant every spring.
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Orchid - Hardy - Rose
Bletilla striata 'Rose'
The Rose Hardy Orchid, 'Bletilla striata rosea', produces soft pink beautiful flowers. These hardy Garden n Orchids are the ideal touch for a special spot near your terrace. Each flower is a wonder of nature. Each plant produces 6 or more exotic miniature flowers resembling the lovely Cattleya Orchid. They are exquisite for growing in pots or in the garden.
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Orchid - Hardy - White
Bletilla striata 'White'
The White Hardy Orchid, 'Bletilla striata Alba', produces flowers that are pristine white. These Hardy Garden n Orchids are the ideal touch for a special spot near your terrace. Each flower is a wonder of nature. This Hardy orchid produces 6 or more exotic miniature flowers resembling the lovely Cattleya Orchid. They are exquisite for growing in pots or in the garden.
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Grass - Blue Fescue
Blue Fescue Grass
Grass - Blue Fescue, Festuca Glauca 'Pepindale Blue', is one of the more intense blue-leaved selections, retaining its color all season. Tan spikes appear in early summer. This gorgeous looking small grass is a wonderful addition to your garden. With its attractive blue foliage and small size there is a spot or two for this grass in any garden. Blue Fescue prefers dry, well-drained soil, likes the sun, and is drought tolerant. It is evergreen and excellent for mass planting, edging, or in the rock garden. Clumps are easily divided in early spring, and this should be done every 2 to 3 years. In colder winter regions the leaves should be trimmed back in late winter right to the base. If desired, flower spikes may also be removed in summer.
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Blue Garden Carpet Mix
Blue Garden Carpet Mix
The Blue Garden Carpet Mix, contains varieties and species to provide a continuous flowering effect in your garden. The different flower shapes and colors are a guarantee for a festival of color next spring, and varied enough so that something will be in bloom from early February until late June.Bulb sizes range from 5 cm. for the smallest Snowdrops up to 12 cm. for Tulips, and larger for Hyacinths, Daffodils and Alliums. They are all top size and will provide a succession of color.
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Rose of Sharon - Blue Satin
Blue Satin Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon - Blue Satin, Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' is a vigorous, bloom-happy shrub. It not only gives you plenty of flowers, but boasts the most beautiful coloring in the Hibiscus world, and just doesn't know when to quit! Blue Satin has larger flowers, better color, more branching, and gives an all-around longer show. You'll love these huge 3-inch blooms, with magenta throats, and an ivory center that complements the strong royal blue tone of the petals. The flowers are very uniform in color, too -- no "washed out" end-of-season blooms here! A moderate grower, it's also pollution-tolerant. Rose of Sharon prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is very tolerant of heat and drought. It is a fine choice for hot, dry spots where other shrubs are not happy. Keep it well watered during growth. Blue Satin does best in full sun, but light shade is acceptable, especially in far southern or southwestern climates. One's ability to shape Rose of Sharon also makes the shrub a prime candidate for hedges. It is a profuse bloomer and not only blooms late, but leafs out late, as well.
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St Johnswort - Blue Velvet™
Blue Velvet St Johnswort
St Johnswort - Blue Velvet™, Hypericum kalmianum 'Cfflpc-4I' has foliage that is much bluer than the species. It is a grower's favorite with attractive blue velvet aromatic leaves that fill the garden with their beautiful scent. This plant is covered with golden-yellow flowers from June through September against a striking blue-hued background. It is very tolerant of hot, dry, sunny locations and is super tough! Preferring full sun or partial shade, Blue Velvet is an interesting low plant for foundation or border planting.
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Bluebeard - Arthur J. Simmonds
Bluebeard Arthur J Simmonds
The Arthur J. Simmonds Bluebeard, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Arthur J. Simmonds', is perhaps the hardiest of bluebeards! It displays powdery light blue flowers that are produced in late summer when few other shrubs bloom. It makes a shapely rounded bush, and its light coloured lance-shaped leaves visually blur with the blue of the flowers. Before flowering, Arthur J. Simmonds makes a fine foliaged, formal shape that combines well with golden grasses. This is a relatively small shrub that will die back to the ground during the winter. It is suggested that this bluebeard be cut back to the ground to enhance production of new wood on which the flowers will be borne.
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Rose of Sharon - Blush Satin
Blush Satin Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon - Blush Satin, Hibiscus syriacus 'Mathilde' is an upright attractive plant that produces soft pink flowers with a prominent red eye and is long blooming. Blush Satin is a tremendous improvement in hardy Hibiscus. It is a strong growing plant with lots of large, brightly colored blooms. A moderate grower, it's also pollution-tolerant. Rose of Sharon prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is very tolerant of heat and drought. Keep it well watered during growth. Blush Satin does best in full sun, but light shade is acceptable, especially in far southern or southwestern climates. One's ability to shape Rose of Sharon also makes the shrub a prime candidate for hedges. It is a profuse bloomer and not only blooms late, but leafs out late, as well.
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Rose of Sharon - Blushing Bride
Blushing Bride Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon - Blushing Bride, Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride', produces double, rich pink flowers that fade to white. These large flowers are four inches in diameter and start blooming in spring and continue until fall. Blushing Bride is very strong; if cut and put in a vase, it will survive for a longer period of time than many other plants. A moderate grower, it's also pollution-tolerant. Rose of Sharon prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is very tolerant of heat and drought. Keep it well watered during growth. Blushing Bride does best in full sun, but light shade is acceptable, especially in far southern or southwestern climates. One's ability to shape Rose of Sharon also makes the shrub a prime candidate for hedges. It is a profuse bloomer and not only blooms late, but leafs out late as well.
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Boltonia - Snowbank
Boltonia asteroides
The Boltonia ‘Snowbank’, Boltonia asteroids, is a beautiful perennial with clouds of small white daisies and blue green foliage. Blooming from July through September, its eye-catching beauty works great with Sedum, Russian Sage and Ornamental Grasses, not to mention being a fast grower. Boltonia ‘Snowbank’ can get as high as 5’ and as wide as 28-36”. It is best to cut this plant half back in June to promote a bushier growth. Boltonia ‘Snowbank’ needs to be in a full sun area in moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate poor soil conditions. Boltonia is great for fresh cut flowers, a great butterfly nectar source and hummingbird attractor. Boltonia is the most widely planted perennial. Due to its beauty, adaptability and hardiness, it should not be left out of your garden.
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Daisy - Blue Zephyr
Brachyscome hybrids
The Daisy Blue Zephyr, 'Brachyscome hybrid', is a low growing daisy with fine foliage. These Proven Winners Aussie beauties with pretty blue tinted daisy flowers have a deep green foliage that shapes itself for a nicely-rounded basket. The beautiful blue tinted flowers have a yellow eye. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Daisy - City Lights
Brachyscome hybrids
The Daisy City Lights, 'Brachyscome hybrid', is a low growing daisy with fine foliage. These Proven Selections Aussie beauties with pretty pink daisy flowers have a deep green foliage that shapes itself for a nicely-rounded basket. City Lights are often used as ground covers, in beds or in bold color containers. The beautiful pink flowers have a yellow/green eye. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Daisy - Compact Pink
Brachyscome hybrids
The Daisy Compact Pink, 'Brachyscome hybrid', is a low growing daisy with fine foliage. These Proven Selections Aussie beauties with pretty pink daisy flowers have a deep green foliage that shapes itself for a nicely-rounded basket. The beautiful pink flowers have a dark green eye. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Daisy - New Amethyst
Brachyscome hybrids
The Daisy New Amethyst, 'Brachyscome hybrid', is a low growing daisy with fine foliage. These Proven Selections Aussie beauties with pretty lavender daisy flowers have a deep green foliage that shapes itself for a nicely-rounded basket. The beautiful lavender flowers have a chartreuse eye. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Daisy - Toucan Tango
Brachyscome hybrids
The Daisy Toucan Tango, 'Brachyscome hybrid', is a low growing daisy with fine foliage. These Proven Selections Aussie beauties are covered with daisy-like flowers even in the hottest summers. Toucan Tango are often used as ground covers, in beds or in bold color containers. The beautiful lavender flowers have a chartreuse eye. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Strawflower - Sundaze ® Bronze
Bracteantha bracteata
The Strawflower Sundaze ® Bronze Strawflower, 'Bracteantha bracteata', a Proven Winners plant, is an upright, ever blooming plant that produces bronze flowers all season long. Strawflower has thin, lance shaped, grayish green leaves that may reach a length of 5 inches. The flowers are held on sandpapery, hollow, branching stems. Use strawflower in annual beds, borders and as cut flowers. Strawflower is the everlasting flower of choice for dried floral arrangements. The papery bracts dry beautifully without losing their color or shape, and they last indefinitely. Strawflower are also commonly called everlasting daisy or golden everlasting.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Strawflower - Sundaze ® Flame
Bracteantha bracteata
The Strawflower Sundaze ® Flame Strawflower, 'Bracteantha bracteata', a Proven Winners plant, is an upright, ever blooming plant that produces red/orange flowers all season long. They are very heat tolerant, and are a standout in combinations. Strawflower has thin, lance shaped, grayish green leaves that may reach a length of 5 inches. The flowers are held on sandpapery, hollow, branching stems. Use strawflower in annual beds, borders and as cut flowers. Strawflower is the everlasting flower of choice for dried floral arrangements. The papery bracts dry beautifully without losing their color or shape, and they last indefinitely. Strawflower are also commonly called everlasting daisy or golden everlasting.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Strawflower -Sundaze ® Golden Beauty
Bracteantha bracteata
The Strawflower Sundaze ® Golden Beauty Strawflower, 'Bracteantha bracteata', a Proven Winners plant, is an upright, ever blooming plant that produces golden flowers all season long. They are very heat tolerant, and are a standout in combinations. Strawflower has thin, lance shaped, grayish green leaves that may reach a length of 5 inches. The flowers are held on sandpapery, hollow, branching stems. Use strawflower in annual beds, borders and as cut flowers. Strawflower is the everlasting flower of choice for dried floral arrangements. The papery bracts dry beautifully without losing their color or shape, and they last indefinitely. Strawflower are also commonly called everlasting daisy or golden everlasting.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Strawflower -Sundaze ® Golden Yellow
Bracteantha bracteata
The Strawflower Sundaze ® Golden Yellow Strawflower, 'Bracteantha bracteata', a Proven Winners plant, is an upright, ever blooming plant that produces golden yellow flowers all season long. They are very heat tolerant, and are a standout in combinations. Strawflower has thin, lance shaped, grayish green leaves that may reach a length of 5 inches. The flowers are held on sandpapery, hollow, branching stems. Use strawflower in annual beds, borders and as cut flowers. Strawflower is the everlasting flower of choice for dried floral arrangements. The papery bracts dry beautifully without losing their color or shape, and they last indefinitely. Strawflower are also commonly called everlasting daisy or golden everlasting.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Strawflower -Sundaze ® Pink
Bracteantha bracteata
The Strawflower Sundaze ® Pink Strawflower, 'Bracteantha bracteata', a Proven Winners plant, is an upright, ever blooming plant that produces pink flowers with a citron-colored eye, all season long. They are very heat tolerant, and are a standout in combinations. Strawflower has thin, lance shaped, grayish green leaves that may reach a length of 5 inches. The flowers are held on sandpapery, hollow, branching stems. Use strawflower in annual beds, borders and as cut flowers. Strawflower is the everlasting flower of choice for dried floral arrangements. The papery bracts dry beautifully without losing their color or shape, and they last indefinitely. Strawflower are also commonly called everlasting daisy or golden everlasting.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Strawflower -Sundaze ® White
Bracteantha bracteata
The Strawflower Sundaze ® White Strawflower, 'Bracteantha bracteata', a Proven Winners plant, is an upright, ever blooming plant that produces white flowers all season long. They are very heat tolerant, and are a standout in combinations. Strawflower has thin, lance shaped, grayish green leaves that may reach a length of 5 inches. The flowers are held on sandpapery, hollow, branching stems. Use strawflower in annual beds, borders and as cut flowers. Strawflower is the everlasting flower of choice for dried floral arrangements. The papery bracts dry beautifully without losing their color or shape, and they last indefinitely. Strawflower are also commonly called everlasting daisy or golden everlasting.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Mum - Brandi
Brandi Mum
Garden Mums add a burst of color to your Fall decorations. This daisy type, mid Fall bloomer will bring back life to your fading landscapes. Although garden mums can be grown as a perennial, they do tend to perform as annuals in the cooler zones.
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Mum - Bright Gretchen
Bright Gretchen Mum
Garden Mums add a burst of color to your Fall decorations. This daisy type, mid Fall bloomer will bring back life to your fading landscapes. Although garden mums can be grown as a perennial, they do tend to perform as annuals in the cooler zones.
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Grass - Perennial Quaking
Briza media
The Grass 'Perennial Quaking Grass', Briza media, is the most common perennial Quaking Grass.The flowers rise a foot or more above the slender foliage to quiver in the breeze. Outstanding all-purpose grass both as a specimen, massed in groups, in borders, or as a groundcover. Foliage turns from bright green to golden as it matures. The Quaking grasses are pest and disease free. It is a clumping deciduous grass with tall inflorescences with little bead-like seedheads from late spring into summer. Very hardy, tolerant of a range of soil conditions and pretty drought tolerant once established. and is not invasive.
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Grass - Denver Botanic Garden Brome
Bromus benekkenii 'Denver Botanic Garden'
The Grass 'Denver Botanic Garden Brome', Brachypodium sylvaticum, is a mounded ornamental grass. It is beautiful with Hosta and Ferns. The soft downy foliage and slender oat-like flowers need good drainage to look their best.Ornamental Grasses are gaining in popularity all over the U.S. due to their undemanding nature and long lasting, year round beauty. There is nothing that adds such interesting forms, textures and movement to a garden, than with this diverse plant group. They can be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on steep banks. They aren't fussy about soil requirements, are drought tolerant as well as insect and disease resistant
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Grass - Bronze Veil Tufted Hair
Bronze Veil Tufted Hair Grass
Grass - Bronze Veil Tufted Hair, Deschampsia Bronzeschleier, is widely arching in form and is a prodigious bloomer. It produces silvery-green flower plumes ageing to bright bronze yellow on tall stems from June to July. 'Bronzeschleier' is a clump-forming evergreen grass with flower panicles that look like a bronze cloud shimmering in the slightest breeze. Being a high-impact plant, Deschampsia Bronzeschleier can be used as a specimen or in large drifts. It prefers full sun to light shade in moist fertile soil; tolerates hot, dry conditions with ample water.
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Brunnera - Emerald Mist
Brunnera Emerald Mist
Brunnera Emerald Mist, Brunnera 'Emerald Mist' PPAF, is an improved version of Brunnera 'Langtrees' with more pronounced silver spots that connect to form a silver collar around the perimeter of the leaf. The heart shaped leaves also have a light silver dusting over the entire leaf surface, which gives it a unique metallic look. The baby blue forget-me-not flowers accent the showy foliage in the spring. 'Emerald Mist' PPAF is an outstanding deer resistant perennial for the shade garden! Brunnera is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade, but in the north, morning sun is tolerated, and in the south, dense shade is necessary. It will grow the fastest and strongest in rich soil that is consistently moist, and it does not need a lot of care once established. Cut back the old foliage in the spring rather than in the fall. It will become a sure garden pleaser!
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Brunnera - King's Ransom
Brunnera Kings Ransom
Brunnera King's Ransom, Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom' PPAF, produces leaves that have a creamy yellow margin with a light "frosting" over the remainder of the leaves, giving the plant a silver and gold appearance. Dainty blue flowers float above the plant in the spring as the leaf margins lighten to a creamy white. 'King's Ransom' PPAF is jointly introduced by Terra Nova and Walters Gardens, Inc. Its size makes it the perfect choice for combination containers as well as for mass plantings. Brunnera is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade, but in the north, morning sun is tolerated, and in the south, dense shade is necessary. It will grow the fastest and strongest in rich soil, and it does not need a lot of care once established. Cut back the old foliage in the spring rather than in the fall. Tolerant of drought and left alone by deer, it defines "low maintenance" in the shade garden.
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Brunnera - Looking Glass
Brunnera 'Looking Glass'
The Brunnera 'Looking Glass', Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' is a show-stopped with it's shiny silvery foliage topped in spring with beautiful blue flowers. Looking Glass requires either full or part shade and produces it's gorgeous blooms in early spring to summer. In the north, morning sun is tolerated and in the south, dense shade is necessary.Looking Glass is a great perennial to brighten up shady areas and will look great with any shade plant on the market today. It does require consistently moist soil and it does not need a lot of care, being a sure garden pleaser.
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Brunnera - Jack Frost
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
The Brunnera Jack Frost, 'Brunnera macrophylla', has sky-blue flowers that contrast well with its frosty silver leaves. The foliage is known to resemble cracked porcelain. ‘Jack Frost’ has a plant height of 12-18” and a plant spread of 18”. It does require full shade in most areas. In the north, morning sun is tolerated and in the south, dense shade is necessary. ‘Jack Frost’ is a great perennial to brighten up shady areas and will look great with any shade plant on the market today. It does require consistently moist soil and it does not need a lot of care, being a sure garden pleaser. PP13859
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Brunnera - Mr. Morse
Brunnera Mr Morse
Brunnera Mr. Morse, Brunnera 'Mr. Morse' PPAF, is an elegant white flowering version of the popular Brunnera 'Jack Frost' PP#13,859. The exquisite foliage consists of dark green heart shaped leaves that are frosted with a silver overlay. Green veins of the leaves give a crackle like finish to the silvered foliage. 'Mr. Morse' PPAF offers seasons of interest with pearl white flowers in the spring and dazzling deer-resistant foliage that looks great right up to frost. Mr. Morse is considered to be one of the Top Ten Must-Have shade plants! Mr. Morse Brunnera is a good candidate for large containers as well as the border and bed. In woodland settings, a large planting is extraordinary! Give this plant plenty of moisture, and mulch it well to retain the moisture. It appreciates a heavy winter mulch, and needs protection from full sun. Beyond this, it is very carefree and has a lovely presence.
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Brunnera - Variegata
Brunnera Variegata
Brunnera Variegata, Brunnera 'Variegata', has heart shaped leaves that are edged in creamy white for a dramatic contrast in the shade garden. Tiny, baby blue flowers dance above the foliage in the spring and make excellent cut flowers. 'Variegata' provides long lasting interest from spring through fall. Variegata's green and creamy-white will add light to darker areas of the shade garden making it a 'must have' for garden plans or garden designs for the perennial shade garden. Brunnera is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade, but in the north, morning sun is tolerated, and in the south, dense shade is necessary. It will grow the fastest and strongest in rich soil, and it does not need a lot of care once established. Cut back the old foliage in the spring rather than in the fall. Tolerant of drought and left alone by deer, it defines "low maintenance" in the shade garden.
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Bugbane - Black Negligee
Bugbane Black Negligee
Bugbane Black Negligee, Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee', is a dark and mysterious accent plant for your garden. This vigorous grower has lacy black foliage and striking black-purple stems. In late summer, 'Black Negligee' has large purplish-white bottlebrush flowers which project 2 feet above the foliage and perfume the air with their sweet fragrance. Black Snakeroot's flower spires add architectural height to shaded borders, shade gardens, woodland gardens, cottage gardens or naturalized areas. Ferny dark foliage provides excellent texture and color to the landscape throughout the growing season. Best in groups, although single plants have good specimen value once established. Easily grown in average, medium moisture soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers humusy, organically rich, moisture retentive soils. Foliage tends to scorch and otherwise depreciate if soils are allowed to dry out. A slow-to-establish plant.
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Gladiolus - Hardy
Byzantinus
The Hardy Gladiolus, Gladiolus, with a delightful rich pink flower, blooms in the early summer. These wonderful pink blooms make fantastic cut flowers. Their sword-like foliage and tall, impressive flower spikes make striking accents in the mixed flower border. Shorter than typical gladiolus, most hardy glads top out at just 30" making them strong contenders for prime spots in mixed perennial gardens. For best garden effect, plant in groups of six or more of a single color, or grow dozens of them in a bed reserved for cutting. To enjoy blooms for many weeks through July and August, plant corms at two-week intervals from early spring until the end of June. Glads are easy to grow, requiring only full sun and good drainage. Simply plant, water as needed and rely on them to fend for themselves.
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