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Primula – Francesca

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Primula Francesca, ‘Primula polyanthus `Francesca’ , is an exotic Primrose. In spring, this unusual Primrose bears clusters the flowers that will make it famous. Each flower is the color of a Granny Smith Apple and has a bright yellow eye that gives it a stunning bi-color effect. Add stems the color of rusted iron, sand-papery dimpled leaves, and a delicate fragrance and you have a plant that appeals to many senses. It is hardy zones 4-8. This plant would be a beautiful addition to shady gardens with dappled sunlight.

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Prairie Mallows Collection

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Prairie Mallows Collection, contains 3 plants; 1 each of ‘Brilliant’, ‘Candida’ and ‘Elsie Heugh’. Growing 2 to 4 foot-tall, these perennials bears showy spikes of 2-inch-wide flowers. This Collection would be great for a cottage-garden. With the look of mini Hollyhocks, this Collection does not have the dominating height or aggressive self-seeding. Long blooming seasons makes this a favorite in a mixed perennial border. Slender and upright, these prairie mallows are not extravagantly showy, but as a group, they are beautiful in garden beds. They require partial shade and average watering. You’ll love the long-flowering plants in your summer garden. This is an old-fashioned flower that everyone loves.

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Prairie Mallows – Else Heugh

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Prairie Mallows Else Heugh, ‘Sidalcea’, is a 2 to 4 foot-tall perennial that bears showy spikes of 2-inch-wide pink frilled flowers. Great cottage-garden plant that has the look of mini Hollyhocks, but not the dominating height or aggressive self-seeding. Long blooming seasons makes this a favorite in a mixed perennial border. Slender and upright, the prairie mallow is not extravagantly showy, but it’s pretty enough in sunny beds. It has generous blooms, flowering for weeks in midsummer; naturalizes easily. It has average water needs but don’t overwater. They require partial shade. You’ll love the long-flowering plants in your summer garden. This is an old-fashioned flower that everyone loves.

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Prairie Mallows – Candida

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Prairie Mallows candida, ‘Sidalcea’, is a 2 to 4 foot-tall perennial that bears showy spikes of 2-inch-wide snowy white blooms. Great cottage-garden plant that has the look of Hollyhocks, but not the dominating height or aggressive self-seeding. Long blooming seasons makes this a favorite in a mixed perennial border. Slender and upright, the prairie mallow is not extravagantly showy, but it’s pretty enough in sunny beds. It has generous blooms, flowering for weeks in midsummer; naturalizes easily. It has average water needs but don’t overwater. They require partial shade. You’ll love the long-flowering plants in your summer garden. This is an old-fashioned flower that everyone loves.

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Prairie Mallows – Brillant

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Prairie Mallows Brillant, ‘Sidalcea oregana’, commonly called Prairie Mallow, resembles mini hollyhocks. These 2 to 4 foot-tall bright red perennials bear showy spikes of 2-inch-wide blooms. Great cottage-garden plant that has the look of mini Hollyhocks, but not the dominating height or aggressive self-seeding. Long blooming seasons makes this a favorite in a mixed perennial border. Slender and upright, the prairie mallow is not extravagantly showy, but it’s pretty enough in sunny beds. It has generous blooms, flowering for weeks in midsummer; naturalizes easily. It has average water needs but don’t overwater. They require partial shade. You’ll love the long-flowering plants in your summer garden. This is an old-fashioned flower that everyone loves.

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Potentilla – Fire Flames

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Potentilla Fire Flames, ‘Cinquefoil’, is a red vigorous and long-blooming perennial that thrives in full sun or partial shade. Brilliant red variety with a darker center. Fire Flames needs little care and grows in just about any soil. Very hardy with a creeping habit that forms an evergreen ground cover and also makes an ideal addition to the perennial border or rock garden. Fire Flames Potentilla is an extremely versatile perennial that features outstanding blooming power. Being a low grower, it gets up to 24″ tall and works well as a border plant or as a ground cover. The Fire Flames Potentilla produces red blooms all summer long.

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Phlox – Plum Pretty Collection

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Phlox Plum Pretty Collection, ‘Mirabilis’, consists of an eye-catching Phlox combination of ‘Europa’, a pure white with a bright red eye, and ‘Nicky’, a deep violet purple. Phlox are easy to grow border plants that will thrive in any garden soil. The large flower clusters have a delightful fragrance, which is why they are sometimes known as summer lilac. They make excellent cut flowers.

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Phlox – Peppermint Twist

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Phlox Peppermint Twist, ‘Phlox Peppermint Twist PPAF’, is a great summer Phlox that exhibits a gorgeous vibrant pink and white bi-color that is striped like peppermint candy. This plant has excellent resistance to powdery mildew. The massive flower heads, a long bloom period, and short sturdy stems, makes the Peppermint Twist perfect for sunny gardens and mixed borders. The flowers are deliciously fragrant in the afternoon. It is hardy in zones 4-8.

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Phlox – Hardy Tall – Tenor

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Hardy Tall Phlox Tenor, ‘Phlox paniculata’, is an early blooming scarlet colored flower that is one of the finest Hybrid Phlox varieties available. Garden n Phlox or “Flame Flowers,” bloom in profusion with huge 5-6″ flower heads all summer. The flowers are fragrant and showy, with brilliant non-fading colors. Growing 2-3′ tall, they are excellent for perennial borders, corners and for cut flowers. The foliage is dense and compact with deep green, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. Butterflies love them! Plant about 18-20″ apart in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.

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Phlox – Hardy Tall – Starburst

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008


The Hardy Tall Phlox Starburst, ‘Phlox paniculata’, exhibits large flower heads with soft pink flowers that have a delicate greenish edge. It is very unusual and decorative, does best in full sun, and great for a cut flower. The flowers are fragrant and showy, with brilliant non-fading colors. Growing 2-3′ tall, they are excellent for perennial borders, corners and for cut flowers. The foliage is dense and compact with deep green, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. Butterflies love them! Plant about 18-20″ apart in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.

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