The Nasturtium Alaska, 'Tropaeolum minus', has beautiful flowers in shades of yellow, orange, mahogany, and cream with light green, marbled foliage. Every salad should have edible Nasturtium and Viola flowers in it! Nasturtium leaves are edible. Nasturtiums perform well in bad soil, but are comfortable in average garden soil that is not overly fertile. When the blossom passes its peak, pinch off to the base of the stem. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or fall plant in warmer climates. Nasturtiums are used for edging and borders and can be grown inside. These plants will also deter whiteflies, squash bug, and rabbits.
The Gaillardia 'Kobold Blanket Flower', Gaillardia x Goblin, has wonderful blooms that are red, orange and bright yellow, and are almost daisy like. The foliage is a gray-green almost basil like. 'Kobold' blooms from early June through fall with a plant height of 12" and a width of 10-12" It is a major attractor to bees, butterflies, birds and resistant to rabbits and deer. 'Kobold Blanket Flowers' require full sun and well-drained soil. Gaillardia will do best in soil that is not too fertile and should not be over watered. For the perfect site, try planting in sunny borders, dry or windy sites, in mass plantings or in containers. 'Kobold Blanket Flower' will also produce long-lasting cut flowers.
The Decorative Dahlia Arabian Night, 'Dahlia', a spring planted tuberous root, produces velvety dark crimson flowers. This Dahlia produces masses of large blooms from July until frost. Dahlia's are ideal for cut flowers, borders, containers, and massings. They tend to bloom for long periods and few plants offer as much variety and showy flowers as the Dahlia. They do best in well drained, humus rich soils.
Weeping Douglas Fir (pseudotsuga menziesii glauca pendula)
Graceful weeping Fir which has narrow blue/green evergreen needles and cascading branches. Likes sun. Keep outdoors. 12 years old. 16" x 12" x 17". Potted in a 10" round green/red ceramic container with colored floral etched design as shown. Suitable 14.0" x 10.5' humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95. Shipped via UPS ground - $59.95
The Calla Neon Armor, 'Zantedeschia', has green broadly shaped foliage with hot pink to bright red flowers that are 1-2" wide. The unique flowers are wavy, unlike other Calla's. It will bloom for 10-11 weeks and should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It has a plant height of 13-19" and a plant spread of 12-16" Being somewhat deer resistant, it is suitable for container growing, as cut flowers and in perennial gardens. 'Neon Armor' is perfect for one who is looking for a bright splash of color in any shady spot.
The Blue Swirl Birdfeeder lets the sun's rays catch its glittering sapphire glass tube. The conical shaped glass is colored with intense swirls of blue. The stunning blue with white highlights makes this a popular birdfeeder. It easily attracts hummingbirds. It holds mixed seed that dispenses into the copper-plated tray. The copper-plated top lifts off the tube easily for filling and cleaning, and the hanging chain is included. Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.5"x 15"
The Clematis Cassis, 'Clematis Cassis TM Evipo020(N)', is a classical Clematis with gorgeous flowers. This is an almost evergreen Clematis bred for mild and warm climates. The petals are richly mottled with deep blackberry-purple. The flowers are double with an interesting mottled pattern. The bloomtime is a nice long 4 months or so. Cassis blooms in mid-summer and will grow to 10' tall. It is hardy zones 4-9.
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