Featured Plants : heat tolerant

Early Flowering Okame Cherry Tree

barb-nhn — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:14:00 GMT

The Okame Cherry tree is one of the earliest of the flowering cherries. Before the leaves appear, its carmine-pink petals, with rose-red calyx and reddish flower stalks, open fully and last 2 to 3 weeks. What a wonderful and consistent year-to-year blooming habit! The fruits of this tree are small, and not ornamentally important.

The Okame grows to a height of 20-30' with a similar spread. When young, the tree displays a broad-columnar habit, and as it ages, it develops a more rounded habit. It does best in moist, well-drained soil, but will adapt to a variety of soils, as long as they are not wet. It makes a fine specimen tree and should be sited where it can be easily seen in late winter/early spring. The Okame requires full sun or light shade and has an excellent heat and cold tolerance.

This deciduous ornamental tree has an attractive dark red-orange fall color, and the shiny reddish brown bark provides some winter interest. Flowering is its main feature, yet the Okame can be considered an all seasons plant with its attractive bark and fall color. Okame's growth is medium-fast, especially when young, so it will grow 1 to 2 feet or more per year; thrives in zones 6-9.

For NonStop Color This Yellow Begonia Is Awesome

patti-nhn — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:03:00 GMT

The Nonstop Mocca Yellow Begonia shows off large, full, double yellow flowers that will last for several weeks. If you pick them for cut flowers too early they may not open and too late they may not last long so you will want to catch them in between those times. This Begonia looks great The foliage makes quite a backdrop to these flowers as well. It is chocolate-bronze and very full that will last from spring to fall. They are also heat tolerant.

The Mocca Yellow can be grown in full sun to partial shade. This is a mounding plant that will grow about 8 to 12 inches tall and spread from 12 to 14 inches wide. They have a moderate growth rate and are hardy from zones 3 to 11. They will be annuals in zones 3 to 8 and can be perennials in zones 9 to 11. If you like patio planters, they look great for lots of color on your patio.

This Strawberry Colored Mini Petunia Is A Real Knockout!

patti-nhn — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMT

If you like a lot of fragrance and lots of color, this Mini Strawberry Pink Veined Petunia Supertunia would fit the bill. The plant is beautifully colored with pink veined flowers and it will provide masses of these flowers. With its trailing habit, it works great in hanging baskets, gardens, balconies, wherever it can be allowed to show off its trailing flowers. Supertunias are vigorous and are very heat and drought tolerant once established.

This variety of Supertunia will require full sun. It is fast growing and will mature from 6 to 12 inches tall and 24-40 inches wide. They can actually grow nearly an inch a day! They are widely adaptable to different types of soil and moisture. You do not need to deadhead the plants. They can grow from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3 to 8 this is an annual and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. This Mini Strawberry Pink will really be a knockout in your landscape.

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.

Gypsy White Yarrow Makes A Great Filler Plant

patti-nhn — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:20:00 GMT

The Gypsy White Yarrow plant works well as a filler plant in your garden. It also makes good dried flowers for flower arrangements in vases or other uses, even in crafts. If you like Bacopa plants, this plant makes a good substitute for you. It is much more drought tolerant than a Bacopa as well as tolerant to dry conditions in general. They look great in mass plantings and even in a container.

This annual Gypsy White Yarrow will grow from 8 to 12 inches tall to 12 to 18 inches wide. It is a moderate grower and requires full sun. It has nice white flowers that are very decorative. It grows from zones 4 to 9. In zones 3 to 8 it is an annual only. In zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. This would be a good addition and tolerant addition to your garden.

How About A Chillin' Limeade Vine To Change Things Up A Bit?

patti-nhn — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:13:00 GMT

The Sweet Potato Vine Chillin Limeade is a wonderful addition to your garden. The chartreuse foliage that is also heart shaped is a change from the same old vines. The flowers are pretty large and look very similar to morning glories, however, the foliage can hide it somewhat. The Chillin Limeade does produce sweet potatoes that are edible but are not as flavorful as the ones grown as fruit crops. They are ornamental as well.

This Chilline Limeade Sweet Potato Vine will mature from 12 to 14 inches tall and spread about 30 to 36 inches tall. They have a trailing habit which makes them nice for containers and hanging baskets. The Limeade is vigorous so in the garden you will want to plant next to other vigorous plants so they will not overtake the less vigorous plants. They can be overwintered by bringing pots indoors to a very sunny place. This sweet potato vine is hardy from zones 3 to 11 and is an annual in zones 3 to 8 only and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. It is widely adaptable from full sun to full shade. It is a fast grower and has a light lime green foliage. This is a great plant also for being deer resistant and heat tolerant.

This Nonstop Begonia In Pink Is Very Colorful

patti-nhn — Sun, 31 May 2009 13:34:00 GMT

The Begonia - Nonstop Mocca Pink Shades is a tuberous begonia and was developed by this trusted name. The Mocca Pink Shades are nonstop flowering. They are heavy-blooming and will continue to grow year after year. The Mocca pink coloring of the light pink flowers is very attractive. The foliage of this plant makes it a great backdrop for the flowers. It is very heat tolerant and typically do not flop or melt in very hot weather.

The Nonstop Mocca Pink Shades has a mounding shape and will grow from 8 to 12 inches in height and 12 to 18 inches in spread. They are widely adaptable to soil type and moisture. This plant grows from zone 3 to zone 11 and in zones 3 to 8 it is an annual and zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. If you like pink, this would be a good choice for your garden.

How About An Angelface In Your Garden?

patti-nhn — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:20:00 GMT

The Angelonia Angelface Dark Violet is a real standout. It's blossoms are Dark Violet with the look of velvet. They will cause your neighbors to say WOW! Their structure is upright and their shape is very attractive. These are full bloomers so work well in your yard or garden. They also work well in containers. Sometimes they are called Summer Snapdragons. They flower well into the fall so will give a long lasting show.

The Angelface Dark Violet loves the heat so will need full sun. They can mature in height from 12 to 18 inches and spread from 24 to 30 inches. They have a moderate growth rate. They will also make great cut flowers for your home. They will grow from zone 3 to zone 11. In zones 3 to 8 they are an annual and in zones 9 to 11 they can be a perennial. Their coloring will add great color to your garden.

Artist Rose Ageratum

patti-nhn — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:07:00 GMT

This Proven Winner Artist Rose Ageratum is known for its striking rose colored blooms . They can be planted in containers, make great borders and also look great in a rock garden. This upright plant will produce fuzzy flowers early in the season. They will flower from May through October. If you are looking for low maintenance, this would be a great choice.

The Artist Rose Ageratum will mature to 8 to 12 inches in height and spread from 15 to18 inches in width which makes it a nice compact plant. It is an annual that grows from zone 3 to 11, in zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. This is very heat tolerant and will require full to partial sunlight. Give it a try for some rosy color in your garden.

If You Like Purple Flowers, This Ageratum Is For You!

patti-nhn — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:41:00 GMT

The Artist Purple Ageratum is a wonderful plant with its purple flowers that re-flower for a long time. Their colorful interest is wonderful in your garden as a border, rock gardens and even in containers. They will begin flowering early in the season and flower from May through October. If you are looking for a low maintenance plant, this would be a good one.

The Artist Purple is an upright compact plant that will mature to 8 to 12 inches tall and spread to about 15 to 18 inches wide. They are widely adaptable to soil and moisture. They are a moderate grower and require full to partial sun. They grow from zones 3 to 11. In zones 9 to 11 this plant can be a perennial. This is a Proven Winner plant. It is also exceptionally heat tolerant. For a dash of color, this would be a great choice for you.

Enjoy A Symphony Of Color With A Lemon Symphony Daisy

patti-nhn — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:05:00 GMT

For a flower that looks like a symphony as they bob along with the wind this would be a great choice. Their lemon colored large flowers have blue-violet eyes which gives them an added distinction. The Lemon Symphony Daisy 'Osteospermum hybrid' is a Proven Winners Symphony Series. The flowers on this annual will produce large amount of flowers and from spring into fall. They are breathtaking in the garden as well as cut flowers in your home. They are also versatile as they can also be planted in rock gardens, window boxes, containers and pots.

This flower grows upright and matures to about 8 to 12 inches and spreads out from 8 to 10 inches. The Lemon Symphony is a fast grower. It does require full sun and being heat-tolerant they can handle the hot days of summer. Fertile, well drained soil is best and you will want to keep them well watered over the summer. They are deer resistant and attract butterflies, birds and bees. They are hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3 to 9 they are annuals and zones 10 to 11 can be perennials. You can encourage more blooming by deadheading the old flowers. Another interesting fact is that the leaves are aromatic when crushed.

Blue Eyed Lobelia Flowers, Check Them Out!

patti-nhn — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:26:00 GMT

The Lobelia Laguna Compact Blue with Eye a Lobelia Hybrid is one of the Proven Winners collection. The flower is very large and the blue flower has a bright white eye that will wink at you as you admire them. This Compact Blue will flower all summer. It can stand alone in a planting or also adds great punch mixed with other colors. It also looks great in a container.

Lobelias can also handle both heat and cold weather. They grow upright from 8 to 12 inches. They will spread from 8 to 10 inches. The Laguna has a moderate growth rate and can handle full sun to partial sun. It will also grow from zones 3 to 11. In zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial and in zones 3 to 9 it will be an annual. Growing this beautiful, unique flower will be very pleasing and enjoyable to watch.

Frost In The Spring Even In Warm Climates!

patti-nhn — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:52:00 GMT

For a delicate touch that has the look of frost, the Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost' is the one for you. It is light and airy and produces a white delicate flower. You might think that this plant is not hardy but it is heat and drought tolerant and is hardy in zones 10-11.

The flowers will grow all season for you. Another plus is that the Diamond Frost is low maintenance. It does not require deadheading to keep blooming. It grows upright and mounding. It will mature to a height of 12 to 18 inches and spreads to about 10 to 12 inches. It does best in normal dry soil with full to partial sunlight. The foliage is a nice green color. It has a moderate growth rate so is not fast or slow growing but right down the middle. Try this plant in your garden to add some "frost" in the spring.

Green Panda Clumping Bamboo

patti-nhn — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:50:00 GMT

This Green Panda Clumping Bamboo Fargesia rufa 'Oprins selection' is the favorite food of the giant panda! Even if you don't have a giant panda to feed, you can enjoy the beauty of a Bamboo. The Green Panda is originally from Gansu, China. In 2003 it was introduced to the United States and is becoming very popular in landscapes in North America and Canada.

This is a unique Bamboo and is a clumping variety. It is extremely cold hardy and heat tolerant and is hardy from zones 5 to 9. The Green Panda will grow from 6 to 8 feet wide with a height of about 10 feet. Bamboo makes a great screen or hedge as well as on its own in a landscape or garden. The stems arch making it very decorative. This would be an out of the ordinary plant if you are looking for something new.

Green Screen Clumping Bamboo

patti-nhn — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:14:00 GMT

The Green Screen Clumping Bamboo Fargesia robusta 'Pingwu' grows in an upright form that can grow up to 18 feet tall. This makes it perfect for a green hedge or screen. This is a new bamboo clone from Europe known as Fargesia Robusta 'Pingwu". The sheaths of the plant are covered with a dense hair and are white.

Heat is not a problem for this Bamboo as it can tolerate heat and humidity known to the Southeastern United States very well. It does much better than other Fargesia's. It is cold hardy from zone 6 to zone 9. Originally this Bamboo is from Szechuan, China.