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Phlox - Pixie Miracle Grace

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Phlox Pixie Miracle Grace, Phlox paniculata ‘Pixie Miracle Grace’ (PPAF), has beautiful purple blossoms with white star-shaped centers on 1 foot dark green stems. Pixie Miracle Grace is early blooming and has a long bloom time, has a plant height of 15-20? and is extremely mildew resistant. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. Pixie Miracle Grace needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Pixie Miracle Grace in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden.

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Phlox - Minnie Pearl

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Phlox Minnie Pearl, Phlox paniculata ‘Minnie Pearl’, is not just another white phlox. It is the first phlox to bloom and has beautiful white blossoms on 1 foot dark green stems. Blooming from mid to late April throughout the summer, it has a plant height of 12-18? and is extremely mildew resistant. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. Minnie Pearl needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Minnie Pearl in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden.

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Phlox - Junior Surprise

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Phlox Junior Surprise?, Phlox paniculata ‘Junior Surprise?’ (PPAF), has fragrant white flowers with red eyes on free-branching short stems. It is one the Phlox Junior series that contain mildew resistant plants. Blooming all summer long, it has a plant height of 18-22?. As a definite addition to any perennial garden, it attracts butterflies and provides a mainstay of summer color. Junior Surprise? needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Junior Surprise? in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden. Remove faded flower clusters to encourage continuous blooming.

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Phlox - Junior Fountain?

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Phlox Junior Fountain?, Phlox paniculata ‘Junior Fountain?’ (PP16,605), has fragrant white flowers on free-branching short stems. It is one the Phlox Junior series that contain mildew resistant plants. Blooming all summer long, it has a plant height of 18-22?. As a definite addition to any perennial garden, it attracts butterflies and provides a mainstay of summer color. Junior Fountain? needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Junior Fountain? in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden. Remove faded flower clusters to encourage continuous blooming.

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Phlox - Junior Dream

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Phlox Junior Dream, Phlox paniculata ‘Junior Dream’ (PPAF), has fragrant purple flowers with a darker colored eye on short stems. It is one the Phlox Junior series that contain mildew resistant plants. Blooming all summer long, it has a plant height of 18-22?. As a definite addition to any perennial garden, it attracts butterflies and provides a mainstay of summer color. Junior Dream? needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Junior Dream? in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden. Remove faded flower clusters to encourage continuous blooming.

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Phlox - Junior Dance?

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Phlox Junior Dance?, Phlox paniculata ‘Junior Dance?’ (PP16,059), has fragrant pink flowers with white centers on a compact free-branching habit. It is one the Phlox Junior series that contain mildew resistant plants. Blooming all summer long, it has a plant height of 18-22?. As a definite addition to any perennial garden, it attracts butterflies and provides a mainstay of summer color. Junior Dance? needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Junior Dance? in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden. Remove faded flower clusters to encourage continuous blooming.

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Phlox - Junior Bouquet?

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Phlox Junior Bouquet?, Phlox paniculata ‘Junior Bouquet?’ (PP18,685), has striking pink flowers with a dark pink eye on a compact free-branching habit. It is one the Phlox Junior series that contain mildew resistant plants. Blooming all summer long, it has a plant height of 10-15?. As a definite addition to any perennial garden, it attracts butterflies and provides a mainstay of summer color. Junior Bouquet? needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Junior Bouquet? in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden. Remove faded flower clusters to encourage continuous blooming.

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Phlox - Blue Paradise

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Phlox Blue Paradise, Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise’, has fragrant blossoms of lavender blue with white eyes and tiny red centers. Blue Paradise was a new variety in 2004. Blooming from July to August, it has a plant height of 22? and a spread of 18?. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. Blue Paradise needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Blue Paradise in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden.

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Peony - Shawnee Chief

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Peony Shawnee Chief, Paeonia ‘Shawnee Chief’ has deep red blossoms and is one of the most vigorous growers of all the peonies. Peonies are one of the best cut flowers and are often used in the Midwest to decorate gravesites on Memorial Day. All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. They bloom in mid to late spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden. Peonies can handle dry to moist sites, and do best in full sun but can handle some light shade. Often thought of as a plant used on the farm or out in the country, they bring a little bit of that country feeling to your garden. It is not uncommon to see peonies planted along the driveway or lane in a mass.

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Peony - Raspberry Sundae

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


The Peony Raspberry Sundae, Paeonia lactiflora ‘Raspberry Sundae’ has white blooms with a raspberry swirled center across each bloom. Peonies are one of the best cut flowers and are often used in the Midwest to decorate gravesites on Memorial Day. All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. They bloom in mid to late spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden. Peonies can handle dry to moist sites, and do best in full sun but can handle some light shade. Often thought of as a plant used on the farm or out in the country, they bring a little bit of that country feeling to your garden. It is not uncommon to see peonies planted along the driveway or lane in a mass.

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