Featured Plants : Perennial

Large Lilac Blue Verbena Flowers Are Quite A Sight!

patti-nhn — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT

The Large Lilac Blue Verbena Pedula Superbena has flowers that are not your typical Superbena! Their flowers are large and their clusters are very attractive in their beautiful lilac blue color against their green foliage. If you are familiar with Verbenas, this Superbena variety are much improved. This Superbena variety is considered one of the best selling Verbenas around.

This is a trailing form that can be used as a groundcover, in window boxes, baskets, patio containers, just about anywhere you can think of. It has a vigorous growth pattern and has an upright trailing and cascading habit. It is also a very strong plant. They do require full sun and are rapid growers. They are hardy from zones 7 to 11. If you like lilac blue, this would be a wonderful plant to surround yourself with.

Instead Of Ruby Red Slippers, How About A Ruby Red Geranium!

patti-nhn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT

This is Freestyle Ruby Red Geranium is quite a gem with its dark ruby red flowers. The flowers are semi-double which makes them even more interesting. The leaves and stems are succulent and the plant will grow upright. Sometimes geraniums are called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. They typically can be grown inside as well as outside. This geranium would look wonderful in a hanging basket, in flower beds, containers, pots, large tubs, even window boxes. Planted with petunias and ivy's adds even more interest to your Geraniums.

Geraniums are very hardy and can be grown in many regions of the country. They will mature from 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. They are easy care and have a moderate growth rate. You will want to plant them in full sun to partial shade. They are hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3 to 8 they are an annual only and in zones 9 to 11 they can be a perennial. Their beautiful color and hardiness make them a wonderful plant for you.

Yellow Chiffon Calibrachoa Superbells Are Long Bloomers

patti-nhn — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:55:00 GMT

This Yellow Chiffon Calibrachoa Superbell has small one inch bell shaped flowers that are similar to Petunias. Their medium yellow flowers have a soft color, like chiffon. They also have a larger leaf than other Calibrachoas. They grow semi-upright and need full sun. They will bloom from spring until the first frost and are low maintenance. With their trailing habit, they look very attractive in pots and hanging baskets.

This Yellow Chiffon will mature from 7 to 10 inches high and 8 to 10 inches wide. They have a moderate growth rate and require full sun. The Yellow Chiffon is self-cleaning, so no need to deadhead. Their heat resistance is a wonderful plus. If you like hummingbirds, they are attracted to this type of flower. You will want to make sure that you don't overwater or they will be susceptible to root rot or other diseases. It is hardy from zone 3 to zone 11 and is an annual in zones 3-8 and a perennial in zones 9 to 11. Try this out for its original color and flowers.

Bermuda Beach Supertunia Sounds Like A Breath Of Fresh Air

patti-nhn — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:44:00 GMT

The Petunia, Supertunia Bermuda Beach has free-flowering salmon/coral flowers. It does not spread as vigorously as most Supertunias. Its spread is 10 to 18 inches and mature height is 5 to 8 inches. They are easy to grow and almost maintenance free. They will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. They are also drought and heat tolerant. They bloom long into the season. Planted in containers, baskets, beds, balconies and along with other flowers as well, they will really provide some color for you in the garden or deck. It has also been voted one of the best Petunias for 2008.

Petunias are fast growers so you will want to make sure they are kept moist and fertilize often. This variety does not require deadheading. Supertunia's are a favorite for growers and gardeners. They will require full sun to partial shade to bloom their best. They are moderate to fast growers and are hardy from zones 3 to 11. They are an annual in zones 3 to 8 and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. Try this beautiful medium pink flower to show off in your garden.

Enjoy These Bright Red Rockapulco Red Impatiens!

patti-nhn — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:53:00 GMT

The Rockapulco Red Impatien plants have wonderfully red flowers that look a lot like miniature rose buds that really put on a show in your garden. They have masses of bright red blooms that will bloom from spring until frost. They will thrive in full to partial shade in areas where a lot of flowers can't. They do well in hanging baskets and containers on your patio.

The Rockapulco Red Impatien will mature to a height of 10 to 20 inches and spread out from 10 to 12 inches. They have a mounding shape and have a moderate growth rate. They are hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3 to 8 it is an annual and zones 9 to 11 they can be a perennial. This bright red impatien will glow from your garden or containers for you to enjoy for a long time.

Check Out This Sonic Magic Pink Sensation!

patti-nhn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:53:00 GMT

This Impatien - Sonic Magic Pink will tickle your eyes with color. Not only does it have large 3 inch blooms that are pink and striped with white but they also blossom profusely for you. The Sonic's are award winning plants that will have great performance as a landscape plant and will also do just as well in containers.

They are compact in size, growing from 12 to 18 inches high and 9 to 12 inches wide. They are a mounding plant which is very appealing. These impatiens need partial shade to grow and are very adaptable to soil and moisture types. It is hardy from zone 3 to zone 11. In zones 3 to 8 it is an annual only but can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. Check this one out for extra interest in your garden!

Like Pink? This Catalina Pink Torenia Is Just What You Are Looking For!

patti-nhn — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:36:00 GMT

The Catalina Pink Torenia is a very versatile for your garden. If you have a lot of shade or partial shade, this is one of the best plants for your area. The flowers look similar to a Snapdragon with shades of pink and a yellow spot which gives them extra interest. They mature from 10 to 16 inches in height and will spread 8 to 10 inches wide. They look great as a groundcover, hanging baskets and in containers. Their form is mounding which gives it extra interest.

The Catalina Pink is heat and shade tolerant and will flower all season. You do not need to deadhead and it is very low maintenance. In the hot and windy weather they do need to be kept well-watered, but not to the point that the water is standing. It is hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial and it is an annual in zones 3 to 8. This is a great "pink" flowering plant that you can enjoy all season long.

Here Is A Beautiful Part Of Americana In A Geranium For You!

patti-nhn — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:09:00 GMT

The Americana Orchid Geranium has one of the most beautiful flower heads of all plants. The flowers are huge with a lavendar or some say medium pink color. The center of the blossoms are white. It has a well branched structure which really shows off the flowers. The leaves and stems are succulent and green. They are sometimes called zonal or garden geraniums. They do well in almost all types of containers. They can be seen growing from small pots to huge containers. Window boxes are another popular place to plant them, they can be combined with petunias and ivy for an attractive mix. Hanging baskets are very beautiful as well.

The geraniums are popular due to the fact that they can be grown in almost every region of the country. They are hardy from zone 3 to zone 11. They are an annual in zones 3 to 8 and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. It does require full sun and will mature from 12 to 18 inches in height and 12 to 15 inches wide. They have an upright growth habit and a moderate growth rate. This American Orchid Geranium would fit in any garden or patio space.

Innocence Can Be Found In This Tri-colored Nemesia

patti-nhn — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:09:00 GMT

The Opal Innocence Nemesia is a wonderful addition to your flower garden. It's innocence is reflected in the tri-colored pastel blooms. They will bloom abundantly from spring into fall for you. They also will please you with their strong scent. They are great planted in a container to add height to other plants around it.

This Nemesia does not need any deadheading. It will mature from 12 to 16 inches and spread from 6 to 8 inches. It has a moderate growth rate and grows upright. It does require full sun to partial shade to grow properly. The Opal Innocence is hardy from zones 3 to 11 and in zones 3 to 8 is an annual only and zones 9 to 11 can be a perennial. You will wow your guests with these wonderful plants.

Blue Skies No Matter What The Weather

patti-nhn — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:45:00 GMT

This Lobelia Laguna Sky Blue shows off its wonderful sky blue coloring no matter where it is planted. This variety is from the Proven Winners collection. The flowers are compact and the plant is well branched. It grows in a mounding form and will mature from 4 to 6 inches in height and 10 to 12 inches in width. This plant will flower all summer long.

Lobelias look great in containers, especially with other types of plants or even in a flower bed all by itself. The blue color is very soothing to look at. Lobelias are very tolerant of heat and cold. They are hardy from zone 3 to zone 11. In zones 3 to 8 they are annuals and zone 9 to 11 can be a perennial. They require full to partial sun and are adaptable to many type of soil. Try them for their beauty and their calming presence.

Rockapulco, It Sounds Like A Beach Party Rather Than A Beautiful Impatien

patti-nhn — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The Rockapulco Appleblossom Impatien is one of the best shade plants in that it performs better than a lot of shade plants. It also is a long blooming plant from spring until frost. This Impatien shows off large masses of beautiful pink blossoms that look like miniature rosebuds. They are easy care as you don't need to trim off the spent blooms and it does not require deadheading.

The Rockapulco matures from 10 to 20 inches tall and spreads out from 10 to 12 inches wide. It has a mounding form and does best in partial shade. They make great flowers for hanging baskets or on the patio in containers. It will add some great color into shady areas. This Impatien is hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3 to 8 it is an annual only, in zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. Try it, you'll like it!

Like Snowcaps? We Have A Snowcap Daisy That Will Blow You Away!

patti-nhn — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:06:00 GMT

The Snowcap Shasta Daisy is known for its large flowers. The flowers are bright white with dazzling yellow eyes. Their foliage is dark green and makes quite a lovely display. The Snowcap will bloom for a very long time and is also compact so can fit in smaller gardens very nicely. If you are looking for low maintenance, this a great plant for you and also if you are just beginning to garden it will be a good first plant. It is also a perennial so would come back year after year.

This Daisy is one of the best cut flowers for vases as well as in formal or informal gardens. You will also see that they do well as mass plantings or in a border. The Snowcap will mature from 15 to 18 inches in height to 18 to 24 inches wide. They have a mounding form which is very desirable. They need full sun and are very adaptable to most soils. They are hardy from zone 4 to zone 9. Try these out for a very decorative display.

White Gerber Daisies Are A Real Standout!

patti-nhn — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Jaguar White Gerber Daisy comes from the Jaguar series and has abundant 3 to 4 inch white flowers with yellow centers that really show off. The flower has short disc flowers surrounded by single or multiple rows of ray flowers. They can be grown in cutting gardens, borders or beds of flowers. It actually does its best in pots on a patio. When used as a cut flower, it has a long vase life to enjoy longer than many other cut flowers.

The Jaguar White Gerber does need to be pot bound to bloom. They require full sun to partial shade, grow upright and are widely adaptable to soil type. You need to water thoroughly and faithfully and also fertilize regularly for the best blooming. They do bloom as a houseplant for 4 to 6 weeks if they are carefully cared for. They will need a sunny window inside. These plants should be sprayed regularly for whitefly pests. It is best not to water by overhead watering but a slow soak for them to grow their best. They are annuals in zones 3 to 8 and in zones 9 to 11 they can be a perennial.

This Blue Angelonia Angelface Is A Very Attractive Proven Winner!

patti-nhn — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:21:00 GMT

The Blue Angelonia Angelface is a very attractive annual. It has wonderful blue flowers that really put on a show. These Proven Winners have been bred for flower performance and their upright branching growth. These would add some color to your patio or yard in hanging containers or pots on the ground. They will also add some extra pizazz in your flower garden. The flower stems are often used in flower arrangements in vases where they can last about 10 days or more.

These Blue Angelonia Angelface plants will mature from 12 to 18 inches in height and 24 to 30 inches in spread. They will grow upright and require full sun. They are hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3-8 they are an annual, in zones 9 to 11 they can be a perennial. If you like blue flowers, this would be a great plant to try!

What Is Nicer Than An Angelface?

patti-nhn — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:17:00 GMT

The Angelonia Angelface Pink is beautiful with its beautiful pink flowers. These are from Proven Winners and are a new series. They are bred for great flower performance and their upright growth. Besides being wonderful in a garden or containers, they also are used for cut flower arrangements. In vases, they can last for 10 days or more. This plant will flower long into fall giving you a wonderful long season of beauty.

These Angelface Pink will grow from 12 to 18 inches tall and spread from 24 to 30 inches tall. They are widely adaptable to soil, they do require full sun. They are hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3 to 8 they are annuals, in zones 9 to 11 they can be perennials. You will be the talk of the neighborhood when the neighbors see these beautiful plants.