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Blanda Mixed Anemone

The Anemone Blanda Mixed, 'Anemone Coronaria', a spring planted herbacious root, produces gorgeous mixed colored flowers. This flower is also known as Japanese Anemone and is one of the best fall flowers to plant. The foliage is glossy and brilliant. Anemone are easily grown and do best in slightly shaded locations. They should be placed in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. The Anemone is very late in breaking out of the ground in the spring, so be careful with early spring cultivation.

De Caen Anemone

The Anemone De Caen, 'Anemone Coronaria', a spring planted herbacious root, produces gorgeous mixed colored flowers with large petals. This flower is also known as Japanese Anemone and is one of the best fall flowers to plant. The foliage is glossy and brilliant. Anemone are easily grown and do best in slightly shaded locations. They should be placed in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. The Anemone is very late in breaking out of the ground in the spring, so be careful with early spring cultivation.

St. Brigid Anemone

The Anemone St. Brigid, 'Anemone Coronaria', a spring planted herbacious root, produces gorgeous mixed colored flowers with small petals. This flower is also known as Japanese Anemone and is one of the best fall flowers to plant. The foliage is glossy and brilliant. Anemone are easily grown and do best in slightly shaded locations. They should be placed in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. The Anemone is very late in breaking out of the ground in the spring, so be careful with early spring cultivation.

Amerika Astilbe

The Astilbe Amerika, 'Astilbe x 'Amerika', a spring planted tuber, is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces light pink flower spikes. This plant has finely cut, dark green foliage. Amerika will perform best in rich, cool, moist soils. This plant is also commonly known as False Spirea.

Amethyst Astilbe

The Astilbe Amethyst, 'Astilbe x arendsii', a spring planted tuber, can fill a garden space with beautiful lavender color. The tall stems are topped with 8 to 12 inch plumes that are full of tiny flowers. The flowers are contrasted nicely by the glossy green foliage. They are great for a shady area that needs color.

Bridal Veil Astilbe

The Astilbe Bridal Veil , 'Astilbe x arendsii', can fill a garden space with beautiful white color. The tall stems are topped with 8 to 12 inch plumes that are full of tiny flowers. The flowers are contrasted nicely by the glossy green foliage. They are great for a shady area that needs color. Do not allow Bridal Veil to dry out. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant.

Montgomery Astilbe

The Astilbe Montgomery, 'Astilbe japonica', a spring planted tuberous root, produces wonderfully deep red flowers with dark bronze foliage that changes to green in the spring. The contrast of the flowers and the glossy foliage is striking. The Montgomery prefers a shady area, but they will tolerate some morning sun. Astilbe can be used for cut flowers, borders, and shade gardens. These plants will also attract hummingbirds.

Baboon Flower

The Baboon Flower, 'Babiana Stricta', a spring planted corm, produces lovely mixed color flowers. The fragrant flowers are cup-shaped when open and are borne in an open spike. The blooms open successively from the lowest upward. Babiana look a little like a gladiolus, but the flowers are much smaller. Babiana Stricta is great for containers.

Double Bouton de Rose Begonia

The Begonia Double Bouton de Rose, 'Begonia Bouton de Rose', a spring planted tuber, displays big rose colored flowers with petals that look like roses, and they perform in the shade. They have an elegant robust look and the plants are filled with blooms. They are ideal for shady areas in need of color, under trees, and on decks. These tuberous begonias feature double, vividly colored, 6 inch flowers. Tuberous Begonias perform best in a partly shaded outdoor location away from strong winds. Fertilize regularly and keep the containers moist.

Double Pink Begonia

The Begonia Double Pink, 'Begonia Double Pink', a spring planted tuber, displays big pink flowers with petals that look like roses, and they do perform in the shade. They have an elegant robust look and the plants are filled with blooms. They are ideal for shady areas in need of color, under trees, and on decks. These tuberous begonias feature double, vividly colored, 6 inch flowers. Tuberous Begonias perform best in a partly shaded outdoor location away from strong winds. Fertilize regularly and keep the containers moist.

Double Scarlet Begonia

The Begonia Double Scarlet, ' Begonia Double Scarlet', a spring planted tuber, displays big scarlet flowers with petals that look like roses, and they do perform in the shade. They have an elegant robust look and the plants are filled with blooms. They are ideal for shady areas in need of color, under trees, and on decks. These tuberous begonias feature double, vividly colored, 6 inch flowers. Tuberous Begonias perform best in a partly shaded outdoor location away from strong winds. Fertilize regularly and keep the containers moist.

Double White Begonia

The Begonia Double White, 'Begonia Double White', a spring planted tuber, displays big white flowers with petals that look like roses and they perform in the shade. They have an elegant robust look and the plants are filled with blooms. They are ideal for shady areas in need of color, under trees, and on decks. These tuberous begonias feature double, vividly colored, 6 inch flowers. Tuberous Begonias perform best in a partly shaded outdoor location away from strong winds. Fertilize regularly and keep the containers moist..

Double Yellow Begonia

The Begonia Double Yellow, 'Begonia Double Yellow', a spring planted tuber, displays big yellow flowers with petals that look like roses and they perform in the shade. They have an elegant robust look and the plants are filled with blooms. They are ideal for shady areas in need of color, under trees, and on decks. These tuberous begonias feature double, vividly colored, 6 inch flowers. Tuberous Begonias perform best in a partly shaded outdoor location away from strong winds. Fertilize regularly and keep the containers moist.

Orange Pendula Begonia

The Begonia Pendula Orange, 'Begonia', a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful orange flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. They also require more water than other begonias. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.

Pink Pendula Begonia

The Begonia Pendula Pink, 'Begonia', a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful pink flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. They also require more water than other begonias. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.

Red Pendula Begonia

The Begonia Pendula Red, 'Begonia', a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful red flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. Pendula Begonias need protection from sun, rain and wind. They also require more water than other begonias. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.

White Pendula Begonia

The Begonia Pendula White, 'Begonia',a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful white flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. They also require more water than other begonias. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.

Yellow Pendula Begonia

The Begonia Pendula Yellow, 'Begonia', a spring planted tuber, displays multitudes of beautiful yellow flowers. Pendula Begonias, sometimes called basket begonias, have smaller flowers than upright begonias, but what they lack in size they make up by producing great numbers of blooms. Weekly light fertilization will also assist in keeping the blooms healthy and vibrant. Pendula Begonias cannot dry out when they are in full bloom, daily watering, or twice daily watering in very warm weather may be needed.

Blue Ray Blueberries

The Blueberry Blue Ray, 'Vaccinium corymbosum', a spring planted herbacious root, is an old favorite that is a heavy producer of high quality, large, powder blue berries. They have an outstanding dessert flavor. The open and upright bush will exhibit lovely burgundy leaves in the fall. They can be grown in half-barrels on patios, as long as you have two for pollination. Blueberries are acid soil lovers.

Candidum Caladium

The Caladium Candidum, 'Caladium x hortulanum', are grown for their long-lasting, colorful foliage, and they are used in borders and beds. This fancy foliaged plant has green edges with pink and white centers. It is ideal for pots and hanging baskets on the porch or patio. Caladiums also bloom, but the flowers are insignificant and they drain energy from the plant. Caladiums need protection from full sun for the best growth and color. All parts of this tropical plant are poisonous, so caution is advised around children.

Fannie Munson Caladium

The Caladium Fannie Munson, 'Caladium x hortulanum', a spring planted tuber, are grown for their long-lasting, colorful foliage, and they are used in borders and beds. This fancy foliaged plant with green edges and pink centers, is ideal for pots and hanging baskets on the porch or patio. Caladiums also bloom, but the flowers are insignificant and they drain energy from the plant. Caladiums need protection from full sun for the best growth and color. All parts of this tropical plant are poisonous, so caution is advised around children.

Rose Bud Caladium

The Caladium Rose Bud, 'Caladium x hortulanum', a spring planted tuber, are grown for their long-lasting, colorful foliage and they are used in borders and beds. This fancy foliaged plant, white leaves with green veins, is ideal for pots and hanging baskets on the porch or patio. Caladiums also bloom, but the flowers are insignificant and they drain energy from the plant. Caladiums need protection from full sun for the best growth and color. All parts of this tropical plant are poisonous, so caution is advised around children.

Albomaculata Calla Lily

The Calla Lily Albomaculata, 'Zantedeschia', a spring planted tuber, produces wonderful white flowers with lightly splotched foliage. The flower is trumpet-like in form and has a waxy texture. Calla Lilies are also know as pig lilies. The Calla Lily has sword-shaped leaves which are formed at the end of celery-like stalks. The leaves are heart-shaped and are a rich, dark green color that may be speckled. The Calla Lilly makes an excellent cut flower and are great container plants.

Anneke Calla Lily

The Calla Lily Anneke, 'Zantedeschia', a spring planted tuber, produces wonderful purple flowers with lightly splotched foliage. The flower is trumpet like in form and has a waxy texture. Calla Lilies are also know as pig lilies. The Calla Lily has sword-shaped leaves which are formed at the end of celery-like stalks. The leaves are heart-shaped and are a rich, dark green color that may be speckled. The Calla Lilly makes an excellent cut flower and are great container plants.

Black Eyed Beauty Hybrid Calla Lily

The Calla Lily Black Eyed Beauty Hybrid, 'Zantedeschia', a spring planted tuber, produces wonderful yellow flowers with lightly splotched foliage. The flower is trumpet like in form and has a waxy texture. Calla Lilies are also know as pig lilies. The Calla Lily has sword-shaped leaves which are formed at the end of celery-like stalks. The leaves are heart-shaped and are a rich, dark green color that may be speckled. The Calla Lilly makes an excellent cut flower and are great container plants.

Black Magic Calla Lily

The Calla Lily Black Magic, 'Zantedeschia', a spring planted tuber, produces wonderful dark yellow flowers with lightly splotched foliage. The flower is trumpet like in form and has a waxy texture. Calla Lilies are also know as pig lilies. The Calla Lily has sword-shaped leaves which are formed at the end of celery-like stalks. The leaves are heart-shaped and are a rich, dark green color that may be speckled. The Calla Lilly makes an excellent cut flower and are great container plants.

Calla Mixed Calla Lily

The Calla Lily Calla Mixed, 'Zantedeschia', spring planted tuber, produces wonderful mixed colored flowers with lightly splotched foliage. The flower is trumpet like in form and has a waxy texture. Calla Lilies are also know as pig lilies. The Calla Lily has sword-shaped leaves which are formed at the end of celery-like stalks. The leaves are heart-shaped and are a rich, dark green color that may be speckled. The Calla Lilly makes an excellent cut flower and are great container plants.