 | Plant #1 - Primula ‘Eugenie’ |
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Double Primroses have been cherished in English cottage gardens for centuries. These nearly became extinct but are now available again, thanks to the miracles of modern laboratory cloning. They are easy to grow, and put on a tremendous show in the spring garden, their double rose-like flowers attracting comments from all who see them. Choose a moist, shady spot free from vigorous tree roots. 'Eugenie' has exquisite deep violet-blue flowers wi...
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| Plant #2 - Primula ‘Kinlough Beauty’ |
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This is an exceptionally hardy Primrose. Plants produce loose clusters of rose-pink yellow eyed flowers, held above the green foliage mound. This is easy to grow, and puts on a tremendous show in the spring garden. Choose a moist, shady spot free from vigorous tree roots. Primroses combine well with other shade-loving plants, such as Hostas or ferns. To maintain plant vigour, divide these very two to three years or so, after blooming. Will to...
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| Plant #3 - Phlox divaricata ‘Plum Perfect’ |
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Woodland Phlox is perfect for a moist, shady border, putting on a showy mid-spring display. This selection has fragrant, magenta-purple flowers with a darker eye over a low, spreading mound of bright green leaves. Excellent vigour and disease resistance and a good choice for regions with hot and humid summer. Spreads to form a small patch, and divisions can easily taken in early fall. Will usually tolerate full sun conditions in cool summer r...
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| Plant #4 - Viola ‘Purple Showers’ |
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Also known as Winter Pansies, these are hardier than regular bedding pansies, tolerating more winter cold and summer heat. Plants form a low, bushy mound of bright green leaves, with loads of fragrant miniature pansy flowers from early spring to late fall, all winter in milder regions. Trim back in early summer to promote fresh growth. Excellent for massing, edging, rock gardens and in mixed containers. This variety produces bright purple blo...
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| Plant #5 - Viola cornuta apricot selection |
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Also known as Winter Pansies, these are hardier than regular bedding pansies, tolerating more winter cold and summer heat. Plants form a low, bushy mound of bright green leaves, with loads of fragrant miniature pansy flowers from early spring to late fall, all winter in milder regions. Trim back in early summer to promote fresh growth. Excellent for massing, edging, rock gardens and in mixed containers. This strain produces blossoms in a wond...
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| Plant #6 - Echinacea Pixie Meadowbrite™ |
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(=‘CBG Cone 2’) This hybrid is a vast improvement over other dwarf Coneflowers on the market. Flowers are midsized, with flat medium-pink petals surrounding a cone that begins greenish-pink, maturing to deep crimson. Deadhead regularly for continual blooming into the autumn. The fragrant blooms are attractive to butterflies. A great choice for containers or edging a sunny border. Blooming is best with full sun conditions. This is ...
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| Plant #7 - Echinacea ‘Sunrise’ |
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A remarkable hybrid Coneflower in a unique designer colour. Plants are strong and bushy in habit, ideal for sunny borders and growing in mixed containers. Large and fragrant flowers have soft creamy-yellow petals surrounding a central cone that begins green, later changing to golden orange. The rose-scented blooms are attractive to butterflies. Excellent for cutting. Coneflowers begin blooming in midsummer and continue for months if faded flo...
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| Plant #8 - Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’ |
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Fountain Grass is one of the most popular grasses. This selection forms an upright clump of arching green leaves, bearing bottlebrush spikes of dark purple-black flowers that turn silvery as they dry. Most effective when mass planted, but also useful as a specimen accent in the garden or in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning bright golden-yel...
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| Plant #9 - Aster ‘Thyra Viking’ |
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Also known as Fall Asters, these are terrific favorites for autumn colour in the perennial border. Plants form bushy clumps, bearing loads of small daisy flowers. This is a medium-sized selection with deep pink petals surrounding a yellow eye. Pinch plants before July to maintain a cushion effect. Excellent for cutting. Most asters will be troubled much less with powdery mildew when grown in a moist, rich soil. USPP#10361: unlicensed propagat...
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| Plant #10 - Chrysanthemum ‘Mei-kyo’ |
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An old and reliable selection of Mum, that has stood the test of time. Plants form a bushy mound of light green leaves, bearing loose sprays of large, deep rose double pompon daisies, each with a yellow eye. Pinching in June will help to keep plants bushy and compact. Attractive to butterflies. Divide every 2 to 3 years in spring to prevent plants from becoming old and woody. Adapts well to growing in tubs and mixed containers. Excellent for ...
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