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Geranium - Carol

The Geranium Carol, Geranium cinereum 'Carol' (PP14,002), has rich, magenta colored flowers with darker veins and darker colored eyes that bloom from June until August. Carol can be planted in full sun to partial shade. For best results, plant in a dry to average moisture area and make sure the site is well-drained. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.

Geranium - Hocus Pocus

The Geranium Hocus Pocus, Geranium pratense 'Hocus Pocus', has rich, sky blue colored flowers with darker veins and a lighter colored eye that begins blooming in early summer. This beautiful perennial is unique in it has chocolate brown, almost bronze, foliage. Hocus Pocus can be planted in full sun to partial shade. For best results, soil should be of average to moist and well-drained. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.

Johnsons Blue Geranium

The Geranium Johnson's Blue, Geranium x 'Johnson's Blue', has rich sky-blue flowers that fade to pear gray as they mature, blooming from June till August. Thy Royal Horticultural Society gave a prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM) to Johnsons Blue, and one can see why. With its beautiful dark green foliage, it has a plant width of 23-27 and a height of 18. There is an attraction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.

Jolly Bee Geranium

The Geranium Jolly Bee, 'Pelargonium', a Proven Winners selection, has rich, deep-blue flowers with white eyes that bloom from June till August. With its beautiful dark green foliage, it has a plant width of 12 and a height of 8-12. Jolly Bee needs to be cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in the fall. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.

Midnight Reiter Geranium

The Geranium Midnight Reiter, 'Pelargonium', has rich, true blue flowers that bloom from June till August. With its beautiful dark purple foliage, it has a plant width of 12 and a height of 6. (If grounded in shade, the foliage turns green with purple highlights.) Midnight Reiter needs to be cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in the fall. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attraction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.

Patricia Geranium

The Geranium 'Patricia' is a vigorous sterile hybrid of G. psilostemon, and an exceptionally long bloomer. Magenta flowers - superb mid-border plant.These low growing mounds of dark green leaves topped with pastel blooms make geraniums an unequaled addition to the perennial border. Their carefree growing habits make them an ideal low maintenance plant that will grow anywhere and provide years of beauty.

Pink Geranium

The Geranium Pink, Geranium sanguineum, has a rich magenta mallow-like flower that blooms from June untill August. With its beautiful dark green foliage, it has a plant width of 18-24 and a height of 15. Pink Geranium needs to be cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in the fall.It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is a somewhat attraction to bees and butterflies but it is very disease and deer resistant.

Geranium - Purple Pillow

The Geranium Purple PIllow, Geranium cinereum 'Purple Pillow', has dark purple flowers and a darker colored eye that blooms all summer long. This beautiful perennial is contrasted by wonderful blue-green foliage. Purple Pillow should be plant in full sun to partial shade. For best results, soil should be of average to moist and well-drained. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.

Rozanne Geranium

The Geranium Rozanne, 'Pelargonium', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, has large, violet blue flowers with white eyes that bloom from June till August. With its beautiful dark green foliage, it has a plant width of 24 and a height of 18. Rozanne needs to be cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in the fall. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attraction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant and a great plant for a beginner gardener.

Sanguineum Album Geranium

The Geranium Sanguineum Album, Geranium sanguineum, produces pastel blooms. With its beautiful dark green foliage, it has a plant width of 18-23 and a height of 6-8. Sanguineum Album Geranium needs to be cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in the fall. Sanguineum Album Geranium, being drought tolerant, needs a full sun area with some shade in the afternoon. There is an attraction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant.

Geranium - Spring Time

The Geranium Springtime, Geranium phaeum 'Springtime' (PP13,785), has purple colored flowers that blooms all summer long. Springtime can be planted in full sun to partial shade. For best results, plant in a dry to average moisture area and make sure the site is well drained. Springtime has vareigated foliage in the spring and tolerates dry shade better than most geraniums. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener.

Tiny Monster Geranium

The Geranium 'Tony Monster', Hybrid of G. sanguineum, is sterile so it flowers nonstop June through August. The blooms are large and are a bright magneta color. Tony Monsters originated from the nursery of Germany's famous Countess Helen Von Stein. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attraction to bees and butterflies andit is very disease and deer resistant.

Blazing Sunset Geum

The Geum Blazing Sunset, 'Geum flore plena', produces prolific scarlet, double flowers that are shaped like small roses. Its fresh green, fuzzy foliage makes it different from the rest. With a plant height of 2 and a spread of 12-18, this is a highly valued plant. Blazing Sunset has a long blooming season, from May to September, and is easy to care for. It is a perfect addition to any cottage garden and makes a wonderful combination with bright yellows, golds and true blues (like Delphiniums, Salvias), for borders and mass plantings and for cuttings.

Mrs. Bradshaw Geum

The Geum 'Mrs. Bradshaw, Geum chiloense, produces lovely scarlet, semi-double flowers that are shaped like small roses. Its fresh green, fuzzy foliage makes it different from the rest. Mrs. Bradshaw needs full sun but can tolerate afternoon shade, in moist well-drained soil. It is a perfect addition to any cottage garden, makes a wonderful combination with bright yellows, golds and true blues (like Delphiniums, Salvias), for borders and mass plantings and for cuttings.

Dwarf Charming Golden Marguerite

The Dwarf Golden Marquerite, 'Anthemis tinctoria Charme, has daisy-like, 1 bright yellow flowers. The feathery, fragrant foliage forms a tight, symmetrical mound that will add to any landscape. It will bloom from May to October and will accept poor soil conditions, being drought tolerant. If deadheaded, it will bloom all summer long. Try Anthemis Charme with Veronica Royal CandlesPPAF, Echanicea Double Decker' PPAF or Coreopsis rosea American Dreams. It is a sure garden pleaser. PPAF

Kelwayi Golden Marguerite

The Golden Marquerite, 'Anthemis tinctoria Kelwayi, has daisy-like, 2-3 sunny yellow flowers. Sometimes the flowers will appear apricot or darker yellow. The feathery, fragrant foliage forms a tight, symmetrical mound that will add to any landscape. Anthemis Kelwayi has a plant height of 2-3' and should be planted in full sun. Try Anthemis Charme with Aquilegia Biedermeier, Perovskia atriplicifolia Little Spire PPAF, or Campanula punctata Bowl of Cherries PP13194. It is a sure garden pleaser.

Susan Mitchell Golden Marguerite

The Marguerite Daisy, 'Anthemis Susan Mitchell, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, has daisy-like, 1-2 creamy white flowers with primrose-yellow centers. The feathery, fragrant, silvery foliage forms a tight, symmetrical mound that will add to any landscape. It will bloom from May to October and will accept poor soil conditions, being drought tolerant. If deadheaded, it will bloom all summer long. Try Anthemis Susan Mitchell with Calamagrostis Overdam, Stachys Lambs Ear or Ajuga Chocolate Chip. It is a sure garden pleaser.

Goldrush Goldenrod

The Solidago Goldrush, 'Solidago cutleri 'Goldrush', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, will provide a long season display of dazzling golden flowers. Goldrush comes into the fall with masses of yellow flower clusters that almost block out the foliage for about a month. Goldrush exhibits a uniform, compact mound of tiny yellow flowers. The Solidgao Goldrush should be planted in full sun and at the front of beds and borders or in containers. Place them in well drained soil and fertilize lightly. Too much fertilzer will produce a lot of foliage and fewer flowers.

Mardi Gras Helen's Flower

The Helenium Mardi Gras, 'Helenium', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, also known as Sneezeweed or Helens Flower, is a very showy multicolored perennial. The flower colors are somewhat (tie-dyed, orange-red-yellow, with a flower size of 1-2 and green foliage. Mardi Gras blooms from late June into early August and It has a plant height of 2 and a spread of 25. Try planting Helenium in the back of the border or in mass plantings with shrubs and grasses. If one needs color added to their garden, dont forget Helenium Mardi Gras.

Loraine Sunshine Oxeye

The Heliopsis Loraine Sunshine, 'Heliopsis helianthiodes', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is a great combination of large, golden-yellow flowers and variegated foliage with green veins. Blooming from July till frost, this Heliopsis grows to 30 tall with a plant spread of 30. This easy to grow perennial attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. Loraine Sunshine is a wonderful addition to island beds or in the back or borders or as cut flowers. Loraine Sunshine may be slow to appear in the spring, but the blooms persist long after other perennials have completed their show.

Summer Sun Sunflower Helipsos

The Helipsos 'Summer Sun Sunflower', Heliopsis helianthiodes, is a great combination of large, orange-yellow flowers with dark green foliage. Blooming from July till frost, this Heliopsis grows to 4 tall with a plant spread of 18-24. This easy to grow perennial attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. Summer Sun Sunflower is a wonderful addition to island beds or in the back or borders or as cut flowers. Summer Sun Sunflower may be slow to appear in the spring, but the blooms persist long after other perennials have completed their show.

Burnished Bronze Heucherella

The Heucherella 'Burnished Bronze', x Heucherella 'BurnishedBronze', is a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, this exciting breakthrough in breeding is a great addition to the garden lineup. Heucherella is easy to grow, has a long bloom time, and thrives in sun to part shade. It has large and glossy cut leaves with a bronze finish which provide a dramatic back drop for the repeat blooming pink flowers.

Dayglow Pink Heucherella

The Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink', also known as Foamy Bells, is a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, this exciting breakthrough in breeding is a great addition to the garden lineup. Foliage should not be trimmed back in the fall, but plants may be tidied up in spring by removing any brown or tired-looking leaves Heucherella is easy to grow, has a long bloom time, and thrives in sun to part shade. Here's a yummy combination - brilliant pink flower stalks and leaves cut with a chocolate inlay.

Aquarian Hibiscus

The Hibiscus 'Aquarian', is one of the most unique Hibiscus in the Fleming series. It has wonderful 12" lavender pink flowers with spoon-shaped, purple casted leaves. It is one of the shorter Hibiscuses, standing 3' in height. The Flemings names this Hibiscus after the song 'Age of Aquarias'. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Aquarian' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Old Yella' and Hibiscus 'Torchy'.

Blue River II Hibiscus

The Hibiscus 'Blue River II', Hibiscus moscheutos, is the first true, original, large, pure white flowering Hibiscus. It has a plant height of 4-5' and wonderful 10" blooms. The light green leaves make a wonderful contrast. It should not be missed. 'Blue River II' prefers moist to wet soil conditions and loves the heat of summer.

Crown Jewels Hibiscus

The Hibiscus 'Crown Jewels', is the smallest of the Flemings series. With a plant height of 2' and 10" blooms, it is one not to miss. The creamy white flowers have red centers and dark violet 'maple-cut' leaves. All of these features make it one of the finest. 'Crown Jewels' took over 20 years to develop and refine the species and one can see why. 'Crown Jewels' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Old Yells' and Hibiscus 'Torchy' or as an alternative plant to Hibiscus 'Disco Belles'.

Dreamcatcher Hibiscus

The Hibiscus 'Dream Catcher', stands 4' in height and bears a 12" flower that is extremely unique from all other Hibiscus on the market today. Its pale pink, quilted flowers remind one of a soft pillow and is aptley named. 'Dream Catcher' also has maple-cut leaves with purple shades throughout the growning season. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Dream Catcher' looks wonderful with grasses or as a background plant.