Coreopsis - Pink

The Coreopsis 'Pink', Coreopsis rosea, is the first pink, with a yellow center, flowering variety of the Coreopsis family. In the Tickseed family, the daisy like blooms flower from June through October with a plant height of 10-12" and a spread of 14-18" The dark green fernlike foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. 'Pink' Coreopsis should be planted in full sun. Pink Coreopsis is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. 'Pink' Coreopsis looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Coreopsis - American Dream

The Coreopsis 'American Dream', Coreopsis rosea, has a rosy pink daisy-like flower with a yellow center. In the Tickseed family, the dark green fernlike, thin and delicate foliage makes a great contrast to any garden. Blooming from June to October, 'American Dream' stands at 15" tall and a plant spread of 18-24" 'American Dream' should be planted in full sun. It is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis 'American Dream' looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens, ground cover or wild gardens. No garden should be without it.

Dianthus - Zing Rose

The Dianthus 'Zing Rose', Dianthus Deltoides, is a beautiful bright rose/mauve flower. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, 'Zing Rose' is one not to miss. Dianthus 'Zing Rose' has a plant spread of 12-18" and a height of 6" Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens.

Verbena Babylon - Neon Rose

The Verbana Babylon ' Neon Rose', displays multitudes of neon rose flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Neon Rose Verbena has a mounding and cascading habit with a fantastic display of colorful flowers.These free flowering varieties are prize picks for hanging baskets, flowing out over the edge of pots or window sill boxes.

Verbena Patio Temari - Rose

The Verbena Patio Temari - (Rose) is well suited for container plantings because of their bushier, upright growth habit. Patio Rose will reward you with a bountiful show of bright velvety rose blooms on top of dark green, lush, fern-like foliage. This Verbena is a vigorous grower and will quickly fill your containers to brighten up those empty corners of the patio. Also great for use as borders in the landscape. You don't need an expensive continaer to get a high-priced look. Temari's bushy and upright habit makes for masses of richly colored flowers that cascade over the edges of pots and window boxes.Y

Hollyhock - Chaters Mix

The Hollyhock 'Chater's Mix', Alcea rosea, has a wide array of flower colors including pink, red and yellow. The Hollyhock family is made up of a rather large group that exhibits tall stature (4-6') and being biennial in nature. Although Hollyhocks are short lived, they reseed themselves. The large blooms of 'Chater's Mix Hollyhock' flower in the summer months. Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences. They are best planted in full sun in a well-drained area.

Diascia - Hannah Rose

The Diascia 'Hannah Rose', is one of the stars of the new series of Diascia. It is an excellent selection with pinkish red flowers similar to 'Red Ace', but a much more behaved, less aggressive growth habit. 'Hannah Rose' has a low growing, trailing habit, making it suitable for hanging baskets, landscape beds, and patio planters. It fills smaller pots to perfection.Today's generation of Diascias have been noted for their resistance to heat and humidity and selected for long-blooming abilities. The new varieties flower well into the summer even in the deep South, and throughout the entire summer in most parts of the country.

Diascia - Trailing Antique Rose

The Diascia 'Trailing Antique Rose' (PP13949), has intense colors, and exceptionally large, very floriferous, early blooming flowers which distinguish this new series. Deep rose flowers appear on a sturdy, compact plant.>/p> A superb solo plant or addition to combos, hanging baskets and containers of all types and sizes. This Twinspur has compact, dark green foliage with a trailing habit.

Oregano - Rosenkuppel

The Rosenkuppel Oregano, Origanum laevigatum, is a great ground cover used in mass or alone. It forms attractive mats of round dark green leaves that are the perfect backdrop for its beautiful, ornamental dark pink flowers. Its contrasting purple calyces really make this plant stand out amongst the rest. Blooming from August to October, it has a plant height of 15" and a width of 24" Oregano needs to be planted in a full sun area with well drained soil. Try planting with Pennisetum 'Little Bunny'.

Potentilla - Primrose Beauty

The Potentilla 'Primrose Beauty', Potentilla fruticosa 'Primrose Beauty', is a deciduous arching shrub with grey-green leaves and lovely pale primrose yellow flowers. The prolific pale yellow flowers continue until hard frost.The ease of care, the long flowering period, and versatility combine to make the Potentilla fruiticosa varieties nice shrubs to include in the summer garden. Use Potentillas for seasonal color. They provide garden color for the better part of five months.

Corn Cockle - Milas Rose Queen

The Corn Cockle Milas Rose Queen, 'Agrostemma githago', is a fragile looking but very sturdy plant with delicate pink and white flowers that will delight you all summer. The Corn Cockle looks dramatic when planted in mass and is very tolerant of a wide range of conditions. It will tolerate wind and less than perfect soils. It is the ideal flower for continuous summer/fall show of color. Milas Rose Queen is used as an annual hedge, in the back of a flower border, and for bunches of cut flowers. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date in cold climates. In warm climates seed in the fall or winter for early spring bloom.

Hollyhock - Chaters Double

The Hollyhock Chater's Double, 'Alcea rosea', has tall spires of peony-shaped double flowers that look great against a fence or wall. An English garden of the 1850's would have several varieties of Hollyhock. Chater's Double has 5 inch flowers on tall spikes that have the colors of yellow, purple, pink, red, white, and apricot. They begin to bloom in early summer and continue to bloom for 30 to 90 days. Hollyhocks prefers full sun and heat. The plants should not be crowded by other plants, and they require good air circulation. Hollyhocks thrive in heavily composted fertile, organic soils. They require regular waterings. Plant seed in early summer, if planted too early they seem to lose their perennial habit. Charter's Double is used for edible flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers, and as background screens.

Hollyhock - Indian Spring

The Hollyhock Indian Spring, 'Alcea rosea 'Indian Spring', has very tall spires of old fashioned flowers. The flowers are 3 to 6 inches wide and appear in colors of yellow, purple, pink, red, and white. They begin to bloom in early summer and continue to bloom for 30 to 90 days. Hollyhocks prefers full sun and heat. The plants should not be crowded by other plants and they require good air circulation. Hollyhocks thrive in heavily composted fertile, organic soils. They require regular waterings. Plant seed in early summer, if planted too early they seem to lose their perennial habit. Indian Spring is used for edible flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers, and as background screens.

Larkspur - Rose

The Larkspur Rose, 'Consolida ambigua', has tall spires of rose colored flowers. It is considered one of the best for cut and dried flower arrangements. The 1/4 to 1/2 inch rose colored flowers are densely packed on tall stems. The Rose Larkspur blooms in mid spring to early summer.The Larkspur prefer a cool location in full sun. They like moist, rich, well drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Plant in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Larkspur are excellent for cut or dried flowers and as backdrop plant in front of a fence or wall.

Nasturtium - Cherry Rose

The Nasturtium Cherry Rose Jewel, 'Tropaeolum minus', has the strong cherry rose color that will set this Nasturtium apart from others. Every salad should have edible Nasturtium and Viola flowers in it! Nasturtium leaves are also edible. Dreary winter? In a south window, grow these cheery flowers. The cherry rose produces 2 to 21/2 inch flowers that bloom 6 weeks after sowing. They will bloom all season until fall.Plant Cherry Rose after the last average frost date or fall plant in warmer climates. Nasturtiums are used for edging and borders. These plants will also deter whiteflies, squash bug, and rabbits.

The White Ash tree, Fraxinus Americana, is a handsome native tree. It develops an open and rather round topped crown in its old age. This is the largest of the ash trees in North America. Mature trunks can reach almost 6 feet in diameter. This deciduous tree has firm gray bark with diamond-shaped furrows and interlacing ridges. The tree grows in the rich, moist, well-drained soil of bottomlands and other soil types on not-so-dry slopes. The size and value of White Ash trees makes this one of the primary commercial hardwoods in the United States. The wood is hard, strong, elastic, and very useful. Several kinds of birds eat the fruit. The foliage is dark green in the summer and turns to yellow or maroon in the fall. It is tall, stately, and long lived.

The White Oak tree, Quercus alba, is a great majestic long-lived tree that will last for generations. It is an excellent wildlife source of food mass in the form of acorns. This deciduous shade tree has moderate water requirements and has a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. Does best on deep, moist, well-drained, acid soils. This tree grows at a moderate pace. The White Oak is pyramidal in youth and then develops broad crown with age. The dense foliage is bluish-green, to reddish-brown in fall. The White Oak is the tree from which the phrase "The Mighty Oak" was coined. It is an excellent specimen tree needing plenty of room to mature properly. Advantages of the White Oak are that they are easily transplanted when young and they have a high resistance to ice breakage and oak wilt. They require very little maintenance.

The Willow Oak tree, Quercus phellos, is one of the most popular trees for streets, parks, estates, and residential properties. This shade tree is also grown as far north as Cape Cod with reasonable success. A beautiful specimen oak, the Willow Oak is a relatively fast growing species, about 2' a year. Willow Oak trees have moderate water requirements and a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. This deciduous trees fall color is yellow to yellow-brown. The Willow Oak is a good street tree because it is tolerant of heat, drought, air pollution and standing water. Acorns are a good food source for birds and squirrels. The small leaves are easy to clean up in the fall.

The Ajuga 'Burgundy Glow', Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga is one of the most popular, forming striking mounds of leaves dappled in green, pink and cream. During the wintertime, Ajuga 'Burgund

The Ajuga 'Catlin's Giant', Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. 'Catlin's Giant' is one of the largest-growing varieties, forming bronzy-red, spinach-like leaves. This Ajuga is an excellent ground cove

The Astilbe 'Visions', Astilbe chinensis, is a colorful feathery flower with raspberry blooms and lacy blue-green foliage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe 'Visions' blooms in mid summer and are 15" tall and have a plant width of 12-18" Astilbe 'Visions' is more sun tolerant, but is most successfully grown in a shady area. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, in perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta's and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

The Monarda 'Petite Delight', Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light red to purple flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. 'Petite Delight' stands at

The Monarda 'Petite Wonder', Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light pink flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. 'Petite Wonder' stands at 12

The Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan', Rudbeckia fulgida, is an easy to grow perennial with large flower heads of golden yellow and black to brown centers. The flower heads are 3½ to 5 inches across, with a plant spread of 18-24" and a height of 24" The dark green foliage sits at the bottom on the tall daisy-like flowers and bloom from July to September. Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum Black Eyed-Susan' was selected Perennial of the Year in 1999, and one can see why. 'Black-Eyed Susans' need to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Rudbeckia attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. Plant in masses with Veronica 'Goodness Grows', Alchemilla 'Lady's Mantle' or with ornamental grasses.

The Clematis 'Ernest Markham', Viticella x group, has dark red, magenta blooms that flower in July and range in height of 12-15' and has a spread of 3'. The red flowers are approximately 4-6" wide. The foliage is dark green and makes a great contrast with the flower color. Clematis prefers full sun but will tolerate shade in the morning in a well-drained area. It is best to avoid heavy pruning on this perennial until it is fully established. Clematis 'Ernest Markhams' need a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs. The tops of Clematis prefer full sun while their roots prefer a cool, shady area. It is best to heavily mulch the root zone to provide this cool, shady area. (Restricted States: AK, AZ, CA, FL, HI, OR, OT, WA)

The Clematis 'Jackman', Clematis x jackmanii, is the best blooming Clematis in its family. With dark purple flowers that bloom in July, it ranges in height of 7-10' and has a spread of 3'. The foliage is dark green and makes a great contrast with the flower color. Clematis prefers full sun but will tolerate shade in the morning in a well-drained area. It is best to avoid heavy pruning on this perennial until it is fully established. Clematis 'Jackmanii' needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs. The tops of Clematis prefer full sun while their roots prefer a cool, shady area. It is best to heavily mulch the root zone to provide this cool, shady area.

The Clematis 'Niobe', Jackmanii x group, has dark red with gold anthers blooms that flower in June to July and range in height of 6-10' and has a spread of 3'. The red flowers are approximately 6-8" wide. Clematis 'Niobe' received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and one can see why. The foliage is dark green and makes a great contrast with the flower color. Clematis prefers full sun but will tolerate shade in the morning in a well-drained area. It is best to avoid heavy pruning on this perennial until it is fully established. Clematis 'Niobe' needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs. The tops of Clematis prefer full sun while their roots prefer a cool, shady area. It is best to heavily mulch the root zone to provide this cool, shady area. (Restricted States: AK, AZ, CA, FL, HI, OR, OT, WA)

The Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats', Heuchera micrantha, also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells is a robust, stocky Heuchera that's easy and reliable. This plant is simply superb! This new Dan Heims introduction is destined to become one of the best from the entire line of coral bells. The solid dark purple leaf has an intensely ruffled edge... simply dramatic! A mass of. 'Purple Petticoats' by a blue hosta would be striking! As in most Coral Bells, the flowers are insignificant The strongly ruffled leaves are a rich chocolate with bright burgundy undersides. Try it in combos with purples, yellows, and reds.

The Heuchera 'Strawberry Swirl, Heuchera x 'Strawberry Swirl', also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells, have ruffled green leaves overlaid with silver veining. They are a lovely background for the gorgeous strawberry pink flowers. What sets this plant off from the others is the very tall (30") stalks of coral-pink blooms which give off a mild fruit aroma.Strawberry Swirls will attract both Hummingbirds and bees. They look especially good around the edge of borders, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

The Coreopsis 'Crème Brulee' is new to the market and has bright deep yellow flowers that blooms from June through October. In the Tickseed family, 'Crème Brulee' has larger flowers than most Coreopsis in its family. 'Crème Brulees' have a plant height of 24" and a spread of 18" The bright green thread leaf foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. 'Crème Brulee' should be planted in full sun. It is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. The foliage is mildew-resistant and should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis 'Crème Brulee' looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. (PPAF)

Diascia - Flying ColorsGäó Antique Rose

The Diascia Flying Colors™ Antique Rose', 'Diascia', is the quintessential window box and mixed container plant. The Flying Colors™ line comes to us from the Netherlands and offers stunning new colors that mix particularly well with Sutera (Bacopa). Their tremendous flower production and large flower size create a stunning contrast with the deep green foliage and strong growth habit.

Nicotiana - Saratoga Deep Rose

The Nicotiana Saratoga Deep Rose, 'Nicotiana alata', is often called Jasmine Tobacco, which produces tall, graceful stems of pale, nodding flowers. Its soft, sweet perfume is most noticeable on warm nights. Blooming begins in July and continues into fall. These plants stand up to rough weather without staking and are not fussy about soil.

Adelaide Hoodless Rose

The Adelaide Hoodless Rose, 'Rosa 'Adelaide Hoodless', flowers all season long with semi-double, bright red to deep reddish-pink flowers in clusters of up to 35. The Adelaide is lightly scented. The Adelaide Hoodless Rose exhibits glossy, mildew resistant foliage. This rose may die back in winter but it will grow profusely from new canes. his rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Alexander MacKenzie Rose

The Alexander MacKenzie Rose, 'Rosa 'Alexander MacKenzie', exhibits cupped blooms that open from deep raspberry-red buds held in sprays of six to twelve above newly emerged leaves richly tinted with red. As the disease resistant foliage matures, it forms a dark green backdrop for deep red blooms with the aroma of raspberries. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Blanc Double de Coubert Rose

The Blanc Double de Coubert Rose, 'Rosa 'Blanc Double de Coubert', Hybrid Rugosa, is a beautiful rugosa hybrid that exhibits large, intoxicatingly fragrant, double white flowers. The delicate blooms are followed by bright red hips. Shiny, dark green foliage is attractive all season long and shows good fall color. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Carefree SunshineGäó Rose

The Carefree Sunshine (TM) Rose, 'Rosa 'RADsun' (PP13,063)', produces clusters of deep golden yellow buds which open into single, 3-4" lemon-yellow blossoms. This vigorous, upright growing shrub blooms abundantly from June until October. It also exhibits disease resistant foliage. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.(CPBR #2043).

Carefree WonderGäó Rose

The Carefree Wonder™ Rose, Rosa 'MEIpitac' (PP7,783), displays free flowering roses that have double flowers of radiant hot pink with a creamy pink reverse, creating an extremely attractive show.The Carefree Wonder has bright green disease resistant foliage. It is suitable for hedges and mass plantings. 1991 AARS Winner.

DartGÇÖs Dash Rose

The Dart's Dash Rose, Rosa 'Dart's Dash', Hybrid Rugosa, produces lovely semi-double mauve-red buds that open to purple-crimson flowers giving off a heavy sweet scent. This hardy, disease resistant rugosa type rose blooms repeatedly through the season.It displays large orange-red hips and orange leaf color in the fall. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

David Thompson Rose

The David Thompson Rose, Rosa 'David Thompson', Hybrid Rugosa, is a hardy rugosa rose, that flowers freely through the season. The deep pink buds open to 2-3" rich fuchsia pink flowers that offer one of the most intense fragrances. The disease resistant foliage makes this an excellent addition to the landscape. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

DayDream-« Rose

The DayDream® Rose, Rosa 'BAIeam' (PP15,736), produces massive clusters of fuchsia-pink blooms flower all summer long. Each lightly scented blossom opens wide and resembles a little button. Its diminutive size makes it perfect for the garden path, perennial border and container. It was a 2005 AARS Winner. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased..

Dwarf Pavement Rose

The Dwarf Pavement Rose, Rosa 'Dwarf Pavement', blooms continuously through the summer with large, fragrant, semi-double, pink blossoms followed by scarlet red hips. The compact growth habit makes it ideal for foundation plantings, small and informal hedges or mass plantings. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Forty Heroes Rose

The Forty Hereos Rose, Rosa 'BAInial', sends up large clusters of deep yellow blossoms with each one opening to a beautifully formed flower that emanates a fresh, fruity fragrance. This rose is named in honor of the Forty Heroes from United flight 93.

Foxi Pavement Rose

The Foxi Pavement Rose, Rosa 'UHLater', Hybrid Rugosa, is a hardy shrub rose that blooms continuously throughout the summer with semi-double, deep pink flowers that have an intense fragrance. There is an abundant crop of red hips in late summer, along with splendid fall color. It exhibits disease resistant foliage. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Frau Dagmar Hartopp Rose

The Frau Dagmar Hartopp Rose, Rosa 'Frau Dagmar Hartopp', is very simply elegant and is very low maintenance. The fragrant, silvery-pink blooms are followed by large brick red hips in the fall. The foliage is bright green, crinkled and disease resistant turning reddish-purple then gold in autumn. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.

Grootendorst Supreme Rose

The Grootendorst Supreme Rose, Rosa 'Grootendorst Supreme', exhibits a beautiful, vigorous, bushy plant and it is a profuse bloomer with deep crimson-red, fringed flowers that are produced in clusters continuously throughout the summer. This hardy rose will add striking color to the summer landscape. This rose has its own root. The advantage of own root roses is that once established they are very resilient. If winter's freezing breezes kill the top growth, the rose will grow back in the spring, and the recovered rose will look the same as the one you purchased.