88 The Perennial Farm is “The Delivery Specialist” with deliveries to most locations 2-3 times per week Tender Succulents See Delosperma, Sedum and Sempervivum for hardy succulents Aeonium haworthii Aeonium haworthii Pinwheel ‘Kiwi’ Aeonium is a succulent evergreen subshrub Kiwi Pinwheel originating in the Canary Islands, grown in the Delightful succulent rosettes that garden in temperate regions but as a house plant measure 5” across have yellow or in containers in much of the United States. center leaves that are surrounded by Similar to Sempervivum, small rosettes of thick fruity green leaves with reddish- fl eshy leaves are formed around a larger central pink margins. Yellow fl owers rosette. Spoon-shaped bluish green leaves have bloom in summer. In regions where reddish margins and pale yellow fl owers on it is winter hardy, it will grow up to 2’ stalks arise from the central rosettes in late 2-3’ tall and wide. spring. Grows 18-24” tall. Prefers dryish soil Plant 12” apart. and dislikes humid, soggy conditions. MBH Zones 9 - 11 Plant 12” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Echeveria ‘Black Echeveria Prince’ Native to higher elevations of Mexico and Central America, there are over Echeveria 150 species of Echeveria with many introduced to the gardening world. These ‘Black Prince’ forms dark purplish- succulents are valued by gardeners and collectors for their variety and intensity black rosettes that are 4-12” tall. of foliage colors. Hardy to only zone 9 and, as xeric plants they require very Each leaf within the ground-hug- little moisture, so it is best to grow under cover in full sun or light shade in ging rosette is spade-shaped. Dark the North East and Mid-Atlantic. Fleshy rosettes, mostly stemless, spread by red fl owers on short stems appear off sets much like Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum). Plant in well-drained soil in early to late fall. with plenty of organic matter. Plant 12” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Echeveria Echeveria Echeveria deranosa elegans elegans Echeveria Mexican Snowball ‘Gray Red’ Bluish-green Fast spreading tight Mexican rosettes are only rosettes have cool Snowball 3-4” tall and fi ll blue-grey tones with A moderate out to about 8” bright pink blooms spreader that wide. Leaves have in spring to early has elongated pinkish-maroon summer. Grows 8” blue-grey leaves margins. Yellow- tall. with hints of red. ish-orange fl owers Plant 12” apart. Grows 4” tall. bloom in spring. Plant 6” apart. Plant 8” apart. MBH Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Echeveria Echeveria Echeveria haagai nodulosa ‘Perle von tolimanensis Amazing foliage Nurnberg’ This Echeveria resembles hand- Rounded outer is shrub like with painted pottery! leaves of the ro- thick leaves form- Olive-green leaves settes are purplish- ing on stems rather have fi ne red mar- blue and the center than in rosettes. gins and red painted leaves are rose- Foliage is blue- patterns in the center pink. Coral-pink grey with occasion- of the spoon-shaped fl owers bloom in al pink overtones leaves. Pale yellow mid-spring. Grows and grows to 12”. fl ower. Foliage 6-10” tall Plant 12” apart. grows to 8-12” tall. Plant 8” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11Plant 12” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Gold = Sun, Green = Shade + Level deer resistance Heavy Medium (see page 5 for program details) Traffi c Traffi c Complimentary The Perennial Farm • Tel: 410-592-6106 • Fax 410-592-8338 • 1-800-567-9913 • www.perennialfarm.com 89 See Delosperma, Sedum and Sempervivum for hardy succulents Tender Succulents Echeveria pulidonis Echeveria runyonii ‘Topsy Echeveria Turvy’ Blue-green spade shaped leaves have Mexican Hens and Chicks deep red tips. Bright yellow fl owers in Unusual curves and slight twists of spring hang on un-branched red stems. silvery-blue leaves make this succulent Often seen as a single rosette, although quite the decorative conversation piece. off sets will slowly form over time. Fast growing with yellow and orange Grows 12” tall. fl owers on arching stems in late summer. Plant 12” apart. Grows 6” tall. Plant 12” apart. T enderSelections Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Echeveria setosa var. Graptopetalum deminuta macdougallii Dwarf Firecracker Silvery green fl eshy leaves form a tight Tiny rosettes about 1.5” tall and wide 4” tall rosette and are tinged pink in full have blue club-shaped leaves that sun. Slow to spread, off sets form free of are hairy with a tuft of bristles on the mother rosette on succulent stems. the leaf tips. 6” tall fl owering stems Native to desert regions in Mexico, it requires very little moisture and is not hold nodding red and yellow blooms winter hardy in the Mid-Atlantic and in mid to late summer. North East U.S. so it is best kept under Plant 6” apart. cover as a container plant. Star shaped fl owers are red and white. Plant 6” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Graptopetalum Kalanchoe thyrsifl ora paraguayense Flapjack / Paddle Plant Mexican Ghost Plant This native of the South African desert 3-6” wide succulent rosettes form on off ers unusual lines and structure for cascading stems in a range of colors from containers with fl eshy paddle-shaped pink to blue to purple. Small white fl ow- upright leaves that are sage green and ers bloom in spring. This variety is a bit become red-tinged in full sun. Leaves hardier and is great for hanging baskets, are 6” in diameter and form a rosette that dish gardens, or vertical gardens. will typically grow 10-14” tall in a grow- Plant 12” apart. ing season. Occasional yellow fl owers bloom from mature rosettes. Drought tolerant once established. Plant 12” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Senecio mandraliscae Senecio serpens Blue Finger Blue Chalksticks Upright fi nger-like bluish-gray leaves are Succulent powdery-blue 1-2” long fi nger- slightly curved. Native to South Africa, like leaves grow along prostrate stems to this succulent requires little water and 12”. A bit smaller and less vigorous than forms a dense mounding mat of foliage S. mandraliscae. Small white fl owers to 12-18” tall. Whitish fl owers appear appear in mid-summer. in mid-summer. Use in containers in the Plant 12” apart. Mid-Atlantic and North East U.S. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 10 - 11 Zones 10 - 11 Shade Part Shade/Sun Sun Native Attracts Butterfl ies/Hummingbirds Cut Flower 90 The Perennial Farm is “The Delivery Specialist” with deliveries to most locations 2-3 times per week Tropicals Alocasia ‘Mayan Mask’ Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ Masquerade™ Series Elephant Ear Elephant Ear 1-3’ long deep dark green leaves fan A must artifact for the collector. Sturdy out from rosettes and are contrasted by 8’ upright leaves are puckered and glossy a burgundy reverse on the shield-like green on the topsides with light green leaves. 3’ tall tropical-looking foliage veins and bronzy-maroon undersides. is best in containers on the patio or pool Commands attention as a focus point in side or in the garden as an accent. the garden or container. Prefers moist Plant 24” apart. soil, but not too wet, and protection from afternoon sun. Dig up after fi rst frost and store in a cool dry place for the winter. PP#24391 MBH Plant 5’ apart. Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Alocasia sarawakensis Canna ‘Bird of Paradise’ ‘Yucatan Princess’ Canna Lily Masquerade™ Series Fabulous looking 7’ tall foliage with Elephant Ear bright pink fl owers will fi ll a large This 8’ regal beauty has upright deep container or be a focal point in the sun- olive green leaves with a glossy sheen fi lled border. Slate-blue leaves have and contrasting olive-bronze undersides. bluish-purple veins and pinkish-purple Strong and sturdy foliage commands margins. As with all Cannas, dig up the attention as a focus point in the garden or rootstock in fall, dry and then store in a container. Prefers moist soil, but not too cool place for the winter, (temperatures wet, and protection from afternoon sun. above 40 degrees). Dig up after fi rst frost and store in a cool dry place for the winter. PPAF Plant 36-48" apart. Plant 5’ apart. Zones 7 -10 Zones 9 - 11 Canna Cannova® Series Canna Lily This new series introduces the earliest fl owering Cannas on the market in several brilliant colors: ‘Bronze Scarlet’ with deep red fl owers and bronze foliage; ‘Mango’, ‘Orange’, ‘Red Shades’, ‘Rose’ & ‘Yel- low’ with deep green foliage. Cannova® Cannas perform better in cooler climates than predecessors and have a robust growth habit with excellent branching and healthy foliage. Grow 30-48” tall. Plant 24” apart. MBH Zones 7 -10 Cannova® ‘Bronze Scarlet’ Cannova® ‘Mango’ MBH MBH MBH Cannova® ‘Orange’ Cannova®‘Red Shades’ Cannova®‘Rose’ Cannova® ‘Yellow’ Gold = Sun, Green = Shade + Level deer resistance Heavy Medium (see page 5 for program details) Traffi c Traffi c Complimentary The Perennial Farm • Tel: 410-592-6106 • Fax 410-592-8338 • 1-800-567-9913 • www.perennialfarm.com 91 Tropicals Canna ‘Pretoria’ Dwarf Canna Lily Talk about a tropical look, this rare, imported dwarf Canna is renowned for its striking variegated green, cream and yellow striped foliage with subtle “red-pencil” edging. Large banana leaf qualities make it a gardener’s dream. Removing fl owering heads, which makes for tough decision-making, enhances foliage production. Foliage height is 2 - T 21/2’. Its large orange fl owers make it 4’ enderSelections MBH overall. Plant 24” apart Zones 7 -10 Canna ‘Tropical Bronze Scarlet’ Tropical™ Series Dwarf Canna Lily Create a little island paradise in containers or borders with the Tropical™ series.