GAURA, CRIMSON BUTTER Has Wispy, Dark Crimson, Willow-Like Foliage
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GAURA, CRIMSON BUTTER Has wispy, dark crimson, willow-like foliage. Butterfly-like hot pink flowers bloom atop 24-inch tall red stems from spring to autumn. Compact and drought, heat and high humidity tolerant. Full sun Zone 5 GAURA, WHIRLING BUTTER This gaura cultivar is a compact, clump-forming, vase-shaped perennial with wiry, arching red stems, pink flower buds and 4-petaled snow white flowers which appear in long, terminal, wand-like panicles above the foliage over a very long late spring to autumn bloom period. Typically grows 2-3' tall. Full sun Zone 5-9 GERANIUM, DARK REITER A beautiful mounding Geranium with finely dissected reddish-purple foliage. Deep blue-purple flowers in summer. Grows 8-10 inches tall with a 10-12 inch spread. Partial shade Zone 4 GERANIUM, DRAGON HEART Dragon Heart is a large geranium that typically grows in a clump to 12- 18" tall, but sends out sprawling stems that weave through the garden. Five-petaled magenta flowers with black centers and attractive deep red veining bloom from late spring to September. Full sun to part shade Zone 5-8 GERANIUM, JOHNSON BLUE Johnson’s Blue is one of the most popular blue-flowered geraniums. It is a perennial that typically grows in a dense spreading mound to 12-18” tall and to 24-30” wide. Large, saucer-shaped, sky blue flowers bloom in clusters above the foliage from late spring to early fall. Deeply cut dark green foliage. Full sun to part shade Zone 4-8 GERANIUM, MAX FREI Max Frei’ is a hardy geranium cultivar that is noted for its compact growth habit and reddish-purple flowers. It typically forms a spreading mound of foliage typically growing 4-9” tall and spreading 12-24” wide. It features 5-petaled, reddish-purple flowers and deeply-lobed, dark green leaves. Primarily blooms in May and June with a sparser rebloom occurring throughout the summer. Foliage often turns attractive shades of red in autumn. Full sun to part shade Zone 3-8 GERANIUM, NEW HAMSHIRE This hardy geranium cultivar is a clump-forming perennial which forms a spreading mound of foliage that typically grows to 12" tall but spreads to 18" wide. Features 5-petaled, deep magenta flowers and deeply- lobed, dark green leaves. Primarily blooms in May and June in hot summer climates. Full sun to part shade Zone 3-8 GOATSBEARD A tall, erect, bushy, clump-forming plant typically growing 4-6' high which features pinnately compound, dark green foliage and showy, plume-like spikes of tiny, cream colored flowers which rise well above the foliage in early to mid summer, creating a bold effect. Full sun to part shade Zone 4-8 HELLEBORE, HYBRID Hybrid hellebore is a welcome late winter bloomer. It flowers from January to April, depending on the region, with tall flower stems arising from the center of the plant. The cup shaped, nodding or outward facing flowers last up to two months. Its foliage grows as a clump of leathery, evergreen leaves. The hybrid hellebores now come in a wide range of colors, including white, cream, yellow, pink, rose, red and purple. Can grow up to 1 ½’ tall. Part shade Zone 5-9 HELLEBORE, JACOB Single, pure white blooms turn light green as flowers age. Cool weather can produce pink-tinged flowers. Handsome dark green foliage. First- year blooming. Grows to 9-12” tall. Shade Zone 4 HELLEBORE, ROYAL HERITAGE It is a collection of hybrids with a wide variety of flower colors including tones and combinations of purples, reds, near-blacks, whites, greens and pinks. Nodding, cup-shaped, rose-like flowers with overlapping petals and center crowns of conspicuously contrasting yellow stamens appear in clusters at the tips of leafy stems from early February through April. Bloom period can be longer in mild winters. These plants are bushy, clump-forming perennials that typically grow 18-24" tall. Shade Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, BERRY SMOOTH Berry Smoothie is a clump-forming coral bells hybrid. It is noted for its rose pink leaves that gradually darken with age to purple-pink. Foliage retains good color throughout the growing season. Foliage typically forms a basal mound to 12-18” tall and to 12-18” wide. Small, soft pink flowers borne in open, airy panicles appear in late spring to early summer on slender, wiry stems rising above the foliage mound, typically to 24-28" tall. Full sun to part shade Zone 4-8 HEUCHERA, CARAMEL This Coral Bells has rich, honey-apricot leaves that grow 10 to 16 inches tall and 18 inches wide. This variety has excellent heat and humidity tolerance in the south and sun tolerance in cool northern gardens. Partial shade Zone 4 HEUCHERA, CHRISTA Christa is a vigorous, clump-forming, compact coral bells cultivar that features rose-purple leaves with a peach underlay. Leaves turn peach with a silvery sheen as they mature. The lobed, rounded leaves form a basal mound to 8-10” tall and as wide. Tiny, bell-shaped, pink flowers appear in spires in summer on slender stems rising above the foliage mound to 10-12” tall. Full sun to part shade Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, CITRONELLA Citronelle is a vigorous, clump-forming, compact coral bells cultivar that features cordate yellow-green leaves on rosy red petioles. The lobed, crenate, rounded leaves form a basal mound which may spread to 14” wide. Tiny, creamy white flowers appear in spires in summer on slender stems rising above the foliage mound, typically to 10-12” tall. Sun to part shade Zone 4-8 HEUCHERA, CIRCUS Magenta flowers complement the large, chartreuse to medium green leaves and deep maroon veining during the spring, while excellent late- season foliage color ranges from green to yellows and pinks. Can grow to the height of 12-18”. Full shade to part sun. Zone 4-8 HEUCHERA, CHRISTA HEUCHERA, GALAXY Variegated foliage of dark red with pink spots. Foliage emerges bright red in spring and darkens by summer, as the leaves darken the lighter pink spots become more prominent. Very heat and humidity tolerant, white flowers bloom early summer. Grows to the height of 10” tall. Shade to part sun. Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, GEORGIA PEACH Spectacular glowing peach colored leaves with alight silver overlay measuring up to 8” across give this plant incredible impulse appeal. Makes a fantastic specimen in containers and in the landscape. Creamy white flowers. Grows up to 14”. Shade to part sun Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, LEMON CHIFFON A mounding variety with bright chartreuse foliage that grows 10-12 inches tall. Bloom is a lighter pink to white flower. Heucheras beautiful foliage gives excellent garden color all season long. Shade to part sun Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, MARV. MARBLES Spring foliage emerges in tones of purple, summer brings green leaves with prominent red-purple veining and a silvery blush. Flower stems are held tighter to the foliage than other species, reaching just 8 inches above the leaves producing flowers in tones of creamy white. Marvelous Marble blooms a bit earlier than other Heuchera. Foliage reaches 12” tall. Full sun to full shade. Zone 3-9 HEUCHERA, MIDNIGHT ROSE This unique coral bell has deep purple-black leaves that are splashed with hot pink in spring. As the season progresses, the spots lighten to a creamy pink. Midnight Rose’s foliage reaches 10” in height. Shade to part sun. Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, OBSIDIAN Deep purplish black leaves have a polished glassy luster like that of its namesake. Undersides are shiny and deep purple. Forms a compact, tight mound. Ideal for edging or containers. Smoky purple buds and cream flowers. Grows to the height of 10” tall. Shade Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, PALACE PURPLE Large, shiny, star shaped leaves range in color from deep olive green to purplish-bronze with amethyst purple undersides. Tiny cream colored flowers that the foliage grows to the height of 12” tall. Shade Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, PEACH PARFAIT Peach Parfait pops in the shade with eye-catching, slightly ruffled peachy foliage touched by deep orange veining and silver highlights. Does exceptionally well with the heat and humidity. An excellent addition to a shady garden or mixed container. 10-12” in height. Full shade. Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, PL. PUDDING Plum Pudding is a hybrid coral bells cultivar. It is a clump-forming perennial which features large, shiny, silvery, plum-purple leaves with dark-purple veining and conspicuous but non-showy whitish flowers. Tiny whitish flowers borne in open, airy panicles appear in late spring to early summer on slender wiry stems rising well above the foliage mound typically to 26" tall. Full sun to part shade Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, VENUS Venus displays large, silvery foliage with deep green veining. Near white flowers appear above the foliage in late spring. Will reach 15” tall. Makes a great groundcover and is perfect for edging and borders. Part shade. Zone 4-9 HEUCHERA, WATERMELON Wonderful shades of peaches, pinks and greens grace this compact variety’s foliage, with hints of bright pink popping from the undersides of the leaves. Grows to the height of 10-12” tall. Full shade Zone 4-9 HEUCHERELLA, CHRISTA Distinctive, peachy orange coloring and compact growth habit. This lovely heuchera emerges with young leaves that are rose purple with a peach underlay, and matures to display peachy orange color. Pink flowers on 12-14" scapes in mid-summer. Sun to part shade Zone 4-9 HIBISCUS, FANTASIA Fantasia is a beautiful compact, vigorous, sturdy hibiscus that typically grows 2-3' tall and features dinner plate-sized, ruffled flowers which are among the largest flowers produced by any perennial.