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Inside: DREAM LANDSCAPES
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New plants for 2006
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NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 3
Welcome to New Plants for 2006
Plant a rising star
Can’t wait to get your hands in to the earth this spring? You’re you’ll find examples of the award-winning gardens created
not alone. The popularity of gardening is still accelerating by Landscape Ontario members.
— and we don’t know when it’s going to slow. Gardeners are
becoming more discerning and more demanding every year Some of these plants are the future stars of your garden, but
as they strive to create a haven in their own backyard. Plant the casting is up to you. Whether you’re looking to set the
breeders continue to rise to the challenge and develop more scene with texture, colour, drama, size or movement, there
hardy, brightly coloured plants that all have something new to is something new for you. For some gardeners, the new
offer gardeners and designers. Sedum ‘Black Jack’ will be a leading lady, but it may just play
a supporting role in another’s backyard. And, watch out for the
The professionals at Landscape Ontario are pleased to bring larger-than-life Hosta ‘T.Rex’ — it’s a real scene stealer!
you advance notice of what’s new this spring. Although the
magazine has been renamed, inside this fourth issue of Even if your garden got a good review last year, there is always
New Plants for 2006 you’ll still find great photos and detailed room for one more plant. You may be drawn to a dramatic new
information about some of the best plants making their debut star, or find yourself planting a quietly confident understudy
this year. To further inspire you throughout the magazine that will surprise and inspire you. We hope you agree all these
plants deserve a standing ovation.
perennials new
plants
for 2006
Astilbe chinensis
Aconitum ‘Cloudy’ ‘Milk and Honey’
‘Cloudy’ ‘Milk and
monkshood Honey’ false
A great perennial for a spirea
shady location with dark The first almost entirely
green shiny foliage and white Astilbe chinensis!
large soft blue The blooms are creamy
flowers. A group planting green when open and
makes a great focal point change to creamy white
in the border. Grows 24 in. spikes with just a hint
tall and spreads of pink. The new foliage is
18 in. Grows in full to marbled green and white
partial shade. Hardy to but changes to solid green.
Zone 6. Very drought tolerant.
Flowers in June and July.
Astilbe Color FlashTM Grows to 20 in. tall in full
Color Flash™ to partial shade. Hardy to
false spirea Zone 3.
The leaves of Color Flash astilbe Aster ‘Twist’ USPPAF
emerge electric green, then
mature to a rich burgundy and ‘Twist’ aster
purple. In fall, the foliage changes A unique new twist to the aster
to vibrant gold, orange and russet family with flowers that are
tones. If planted in masses Color lavender in bud, opening to a
Flash provides a great colour medium to light blue, with a
show in a shady spot. Grows natural ball-shaped growth habit.
18-24 in. tall and spreads 24 in. ‘Twist’ is a strong plant that
Grows in full sun to partial shade. holds up well in fall wind and rain.
Hardy to Zone 5. Flowers in mid September.
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perennials new
plants
for 2006
Astrantia Coreopsis
‘Moulin Rouge’ ‘Autumn Blush’
‘Moulin Rouge’ ‘Autumn Blush’
masterwort tickseed
Masterworts are enjoying This is a cool, new
a renewed popularity as Coreopsis with peachy-
gardeners discover their yellow flowers with red
versatility and usefulness eyes all summer. In cooler
as filler in borders. weather, the flowers take
Introduced from Holland, on a wine rose blush.
‘Moulin Rouge’ has Growing to about 24 in.
extremely dark red starry in height, this Coreopsis
flowers near-black petal is ideal for the middle of
tips. It is long-flowering the border (try combining
and may re-bloom in the it with Sedum ‘Matrona’
fall. It is ideally planted in or the new ‘Black Jack’).
the front or middle of the Hardy to Zone 4.
border. Full sun to part Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries.
shade. Hardy to Zone 5.
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Digitalis ‘Spice Island’
Centaurea montana ‘Spice Island’
‘Amethyst in Snow’ USPPAF foxglove
‘Amethyst in Snow’ This cool new semi-evergreen
cornflower foxglove hybrid (Isoplexis
This cornflower bears beautiful canariensis × Digitalis laevigata)
bi-colour flowers in July and produces several spikes of peachy
August. Its healthy, vigorous yellow flowers (all summer!), each
silver-green foliage stays attrac- lightly dusted with nutmeg. It is
tive all season. Very cold-hardy ideal for the middle or back of the
and drought-tolerant once border and is hardy to Zone 4.
established in a sunny spot.
From Sahin, Netherlands.
Hardy to Zone 4.
Echinacea ‘Fatal
Attraction’
Chrysanthemum x
morifolium ‘Fatal
‘Barbie’ USPPAF Attraction’
‘Barbie’ coneflower
garden mum A new colour-intensity from
A lovely lavender mum the renowned Dutch plant
with a natural ball-shaped breeder and designer, Piet
habit. Flowers are 1.75 in. Oudolf. ‘Fatal Attraction’ has
in diameter and appear bright purple-pink flowers
in mid-October, for a late with non-drooping petals on
season addition to the dark red stems.
garden.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Lilliput’
PPAF PVR
Chrysanthemum ‘Lilliput’ coneflower
x morifolium ‘Miranda’ Gulliver would have been quite at
USPPAF home amongst these short mounds
‘Miranda’ ardorned with numerous and fragrant
garden mum deep rose-purple flowers. This form
is unlike anything plant breeders have
A bright, colourful two-tone
seen. Perfect in front of the border, or
orange mum that blooms in
as a groundcover. Hardy to Zone 4.
mid- to late-September.
Spreads 15 in. and grows
12 in. tall in full sun.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 5
perennials new
plants
for 2006
Echinacea ‘CBG Cone 2’ Eryngium planum
Pixie Meadowbrite™ coneflower ‘Paradise Jackpot’
The third in the Meadowbrite™ series from the breeding program at ‘Paradise
the Chicago Botanic Garden. This heavy-blooming new hybrid is a vast Jackpot’
improvement over other dwarf Echinacea on the market. The flowers are sea holly
midsized, with flat medium-pink petals surrounding a cone that begins Seaholly provides
greenish-pink, maturing to deep crimson. Deadheading spent flowers sensational deer resistant
regularly will keep this in constant bloom from July to October. colour and texture, even
Height: 15-20 in. Spread: 12-18 in. Hardy to Zone 5. in autumn and adds a
distinctive look to the
garden from summer to fall
Echinacea Harvest Moon™ with its spiky, eye-catching
Matthew Saul PPAF thistle. Has profuse small,
blue violet flowers. With
Harvest Moon their captivating colour and
coneflower shape, the blooms make
This selection sports earthy gold wonderful accents in dried
flowers the colour of the harvest flower arrangement and
moon with a golden orange cone. wreaths. Grows to 30 in. tall
The nice wide flower petals curve in full sun to partial shade.
back slightly and overlap, giving Hardy to Zone 4.
the blossoms a full, substantial
presence from mid-summer to fall.
Plant it up close where you can
enjoy its delightful fragrance or
add to cut flower arrangements Euphorbia polychrome ‘Bonfire’
and beautiful bouquets. Grows 30 USPPAF
in. tall in full sun to partial shade. ‘Bonfire’ spurge
Hardy to Zone 4. Unlike most of its species that
turn red in fall, ‘Bonfire’ provides
Echinacea purpurea smoldering red foliage all summer
‘Primadonna® White’ long. New leaves are green, but
turn dark red as they mature. The
‘Primadonna® combination of unique foliage and
White’ brilliant flowers in May and June
coneflower provide colour and contrast for
‘Primadonna® White’ graces all-season interest. Grows 12 in.
the garden with 4-5 in. tall in full sun to part shade. Hardy
pure white petals around a to Zone 5.
dark eye on strong stems.
Primadonna® forms dense
clumps for year after year
enjoyment. Exceptional Fargesia rufa
heat and drought tolerance Green Panda™
make this Echinacea very
versatile in the landscape. Green Panda™
Primadonna® White also clumping
makes an ideal cut flower. bamboo
Hardy to Zone 4. Bamboos are a hot new
commodity for the garden
and this clone is a terrific,
clumping, non-invasive
Echinacea ‘Twilight’ Big SkyTM selection. It makes an
attractive evergreen speci-
Big SkyTM men or can be massed
coneflower to create a dense hedge.
Big SkyTM grows in a sturdy, stocky Though not invasive, this
form with an abundance of fast grower forms a wide
fragrant rose-pink flowers clump, thriving in sun or
topped by a dark cone. Great bright shade. It prefers rich
for containers or borders. Grows organic soil with excellent
24 in. tall and wide. Hardy to drainage. One of the best
Zone 6. larger hardy bamboos for
cold regions. Grows 6-8
ft. tall and spreads to 8 ft.
Hardy to Zone 6.
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perennials new
plants
for 2006
Gaillardia x grandiflora
‘Oranges + Lemons’
‘Oranges Helenium
‘Autumn Lollipop’
+ Lemons’
blanketflower ‘Autumn
A long flowering perennial Lollipop’
with a compact habit and sneezeweed
great colour. 2-3 in. flowers Curious-looking flower
are peachy orange tipped heads made up of a round
with yellow. Wonderful in central brown head covered
containers as it flowers in many small rich yellow
continuously from mid- florets. Stunning in bloom!
summer until fall. Grow in Flowers from July to
full sun in a well drained September. Grows to 40 in.
soil. Grows 14 in. tall tall in full sun. Zone 4.
and 12 in. wide. Hardy to
Zone 4.
Geranium ‘Blue Blood’
‘Blue Blood’
cranesbill Helenium
‘Double Trouble’
By far the darkest midnight-blue
hardy geranium yet, with stunning ‘Double
large flowers all over well- Trouble’
branched, airy plants. Flowers are sneezeweed
2 in. across, appearing in June The first double Helenium
and July. A vigorous grower in full with 2 in. wide bright
sun to partial shade. Grows 20 in. yellow flowers. Very long
tall. Zone 4. blooming. Grows 32 in. tall
and 16 in. wide in full sun.
Geranium ‘Dusky Crûg’
‘Dusky Crûg’
cranesbill
Low-growing with large
roundish velvety brown
leaves, flowers are a
Helenium ‘Ruby
good size and soft pink.
Tuesday’
Blooms in June and July.
Grows 20 in. high in a ‘Ruby Tuesday’
sunny location. Hardy to sneezeweed
Zone 4. An excellent dwarf variety
with small beautiful ruby-
red flowers. Grows just 20
Geranium pheaum in. tall and flowers from
‘Margaret Wilson’ July to September. Prefers
a sunny spot with moist
‘Margaret Wilson’ soil. Doesn’t need staking.
cranesbill
Spectacular creamy, marbled
variegation flows over the leaves
of this tough plant. In April the
lilac-purple flowers emerge for
an amazing show. Developed in
England, this strong plant is perfect
for the woodland or border. Grows
12 in. high and 14 in. spread. Best
in full sun to partial shade. Hardy
to Zone 5.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 7
perennials new
plants
for 2006
Helleborus × hybridus Heuchera ‘Fantasia’
‘Blue Metallic Lady’ PPAF PVR
Blue Metallic ‘Fantasia’
Lady Lenten coral bells
rose ‘Fantasia’ is a compact
This new addition to the plant with extremely
Lady series of Lenten rose silvered leaves with bright
has an early-spring display red backs. Topped by
of cup-shaped blooms in masses of pink flowers,
lovely shades of metallic this new variety is
powdery-blue to deep excellent in containers,
purple. Prefers partial shade en masse or as a special
and average to rich, moist specimen. Spreads 12 in.
soil. Grows 12-18 in. tall wide and grows 10 in. tall.
and spreads 18-24 in. Grow in full sun to partial
Hardy to Zone 5. shade. Hardy to Zone 4.
Photo courtesy Jelitto Seeds
Heuchera ‘Peppermint
Spice’ PPAF PVR
Hemerocallis ‘Mary Brown’ ‘Peppermint
‘Mary Brown’ daylily Spice’ coral
A tetraploid daylily with fully double bells
flowers that grow up to 12 cm ‘Peppermint Spice’ has
across. The fragrant flowers range outstanding silvery green
from gold to orange in colour. A leaves and contrasting red
repeat bloomer from July through veins combined with lovely
August. Grows 20 in. tall in full sun rose pink flowers. Grows 8
to light shade. Hardy to Zone 3. in. tall and spreads 12 in.
in partial shade. Hardy to
Zone 4.
Heuchera Dolce™
‘Mocha Mint’ Heuchera ‘Rave On’
Dolce™ ‘Mocha PPAF PVR
Mint’ coral bells ‘Rave On’
Dolce ‘Mocha Mint’ has coral bells
small, eye-catching non- ‘Rave On’ has silver veiled
ruffled foliage. The green leaves and masses of
foliage is overlaid with a pink flowers. Excellent in
wash of silver with mocha containers, massed or as
undertones. While the a splendid specimen. This
flowers on most Heuchera variety has more flowers
are rather insignificant and than any other Heuchera
appear mainly in spring, in the plant breeder’s trials.
DolceTM ‘Mocha Mint’ flowers Grows 8 in. tall and spreads
quite prolifically in the fall. 14 in. in full sun to partial
The larger than normal, coral shade. Hardy to Zone 4.
pink flowers can be quite
stunning. The unique colour
deepens and intensifies with
cooler weather. Grows in sun
or shade, 8-12 in. tall. Hardy
to Zone 5.
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perennials new
plants
for 2006
Heuchera ‘Vanilla Spice’
Heuchera sanguinea PPAF PVR
‘Snowfire’ ‘Vanilla Spice’
‘Snowfire’ coral bells
coral bells ‘Vanilla Spice’ has
This plant is cool and hot outstanding silvery green
at the same time. Most leaves and contrasting red
variegated green-leaved veins combined with lovely
Heuchera have low vigour white flowers. Grows 8 in. tall
and are slow growing. Not and spreads 12 in. in partial
‘Snowfire’, it is a strong shade. Hardy to Zone 4.
grower with larger rose red
flowers. Grows 8 in. tall and
spreads 14 in. in full sun
to partial shade. Hardy to
Zone 5.
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Pink Swirl’
‘Luna Pink Swirl’ hibiscus
Add a tropical element to your garden with ‘Pink Swirl’ with its large
showy pink picotee blooms with a dark eye. Each flower is 6-7 in. across.
The heat-loving plants tolerate moist soil conditions but are also drought-
tolerant once established in the garden. Grows 24-36 in. tall and spreads
24 in. wide. Equally useful in containers and the landscape, ‘Luna Pink
Swirl’ is a hardy perennial to Zone 6. Full sun.
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NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 9
perennials new
plants
for 2006
Hosta ‘Captain Kirk’
Captain Kirk
hosta
A newly available sport of
the popular variety ‘Gold Hosta ‘Dancing
Standard’. This midsized in the Rain’ PPAF
selection features thick and ‘Dancing in
sturdy leaves of golden the Rain’ hosta
yellow, with a contrasting Glossy blue-green leaves
wide and streaky border of with a dramatic white
deep green. Midsummer centre. Lavender flowers in
blooms are lavender June and July. Be patient
mauve. Foliage height is — as with many white-
18 in., flower height is 30 centred hostas, ‘Dancing
in. and it spreads 36 in. in the Rain’ may be slow to
Fairly sun tolerant, best establish. Grows to 20 in.
with morning sun to bring tall. Zone 3.
out the best colour. Hardy
to Zone 3. Photo courtesy
imagebotanica.com.
Hosta ‘T. Rex’
‘T. Rex’ hosta
Touted as the most gargantuan
Hosta yet to be introduced! Leaves
can get 18 in. long by 14 in. wide,
medium-green in colour with a
powdery, matte finish. The huge
clumps are topped by clusters
of near-white flowers in early
summer. Use this monster as a
specimen in an area with rich,
moist soil and partial to full shade.
Mass plant ‘T. Rex’, if you dare.
Foliage height is 30 in., flower
height is 30 in. and spreads 5-6
ft. Hardy to Zone 3.
Photo courtesy imagebotanica.com.
Hosta
Stonecrop ‘Touch of Class’
‘Touch of Class’
Height: 2-24 in. Spread: 30-60 in.
Exposure: full sun hosta
This tetraploid version
A good choice for water wise gardens, there are many varieties of of ‘June’ has wide, blue
margins surrounding a
stonecrop from which to choose. Low-growing varieties form a thick mat,
golden centre. Simply more
rooting in the soil as they creep along. Low-growing stonecrop makes intensely and dramatically
a great groundcover for hot dry locations, but vigorous varieties can coloured than its older
take over other plantings, so read plant labels carefully. Upright, or taller sister, with doubly thick
growing varieties such as the well-known ‘Autumn Joy’ stonecrop, are leaves. It can be used as
a specimen plant, in the
suitable for both mixed containers and flower borders. The showy flower
garden or container, and
heads are lovely in the fall — particularly effective if planted in large is hardy to Zone 3. Prefers
groups. New varieties have coloured leaves, making sonecrop an even light shade.
more versatile choice for the garden. V Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
10 | NEW PLANTS 2006 Vperennials new
plants
for 2006
Iris germanica Lysimachia clethroides ‘Geisha’
‘Gnus Flash’ ‘Geisha’ loosestrife
Tall bearded iris An unusual variegated form with green and grey leaves with irregular
These flowers measure white borders. White arching flower spikes like the species appear in July
about 4 in. across and arise and August. Grows 60 cm (24 in.) tall. Hardy to Zone 3.
in spring through early
summer. The standards are
cream, shot with ribbons
of dark purple around the
edges and delightfully Leucanthemum hybrid
ruffled. The falls are icy ‘Broadway Lights™’
white with an overlay of Shasta daisy
dark purple and silver. The Three flower colours on the plant
fuzzy, dark golden beard at the same time! Primrose yellow
stands out nicely in the buds open to large sulphur flowers
centre of the flower. A great that age to white. The flower
cut flower and a stunning display of ‘Broadway Lights’ is sure
landscape display. Grows to entice gardeners everywhere.
38 in. tall in full sun to While ‘Broadway Lights’ will flower
partial shade. Zone 3. the first season, the real show
begins in its second season when
it starts to truly show its flower
Juncus effusus ‘Frenzy’ power. Full sun to partial shade,
Variegated grows 18-24 in. tall. Zone 6.
corkscrew rush
This fun new corkscrew
rush is a definite attention
getter! A distinctive yellow Miscanthus sinensis
stripe runs along the length ‘Super Stripe’ USPPAF
of its corkscrew-like foliage. ‘Super Stripe’
As the foliage curls, twists,
and turns, the stripe seems
zebra grass
to disappear and then The name says it! More
reemerge on the other side stripes than M. ‘Strictus’
of the whirl. This exciting or ‘Zebrinus’. Lush
plant can be easily grown green blades are heavily
in moist soils or submerged crosshatched with gold for
in up to 4 in. of water at a brighter garden presence.
the edge of a pond or in a Grows to 4 ft. tall, with
water garden. Grows 12 in. flower spikes soaring to
tall in full sun. Zone 5. 7 ft. Loves the heat and
sun. From breeder Darrell
Probst. Hardy to Zone 6.
Lamium maculatum
Pink Chablis™
Miscanthus sinensis
Spotted ‘Gold Bar’ USPP#15193
Deadnettle Gold Bar zebra grass
Silvery green and white A new dwarf selection of porcupine
variegated foliage topped by or zebra grass, perfect for smaller
a froth of soft pink flowers. A gardens. It forms a graceful upright
freely blooming variety with clump of green leaves, banded
a compact, dense growth horizontally in bright golden yellow.
habit. It is an effervescent Burgundy plumes appear in mid to
combination of soft colours late fall, held just above the foliage
that can highlight any and remaining attractive all winter.
shady corner. Despite the Useful for a colour accent in the
delicate look of this plant it is summer border, also nice when
extremely hardy. Grows 8-12 massed as a backdrop. Grows
in. tall in sun or shade. Hardy 4-5 ft. tall. Zone 6.
to Zone 5. Photo courtesy Walters Gardens.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 11perennials new
plants
for 2006
Mukdenia rossii
‘Crimson Fans’
Crimson Fans
mukdenia
A new find from Japan. Papaver orientale
Related to Heuchera, ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ PPAF
Mukdenia makes a ‘Scarlet O’Hara’
mound of deeply-cut, poppy
maple-shaped leaves. In Probably the shortest
this unique form the shiny variety of Papaver
green foliage is boldly presently available.
tipped with rich crimson Scarlet-red flowers stand
red by midsummer, though directly above the foliage
emerging bronzy green on short stems. Blooms
at first. Small bell-shaped from May-July. Zone 3.
white flowers appear in Grows 18 in. tall.
spring before the foliage.
A woodland treasure, but
easy to grow in the same
rich, moist soil that coral
bells prefer. Deciduous in
winter. Grows 12-16 in. and
spreads 18-24 in. Hardy to
Zones 5.
Penstemon digitalis
‘Mystica’
Paeonia ‘Going Bananas’ ‘Mystica’ beard
Itoh hybrid peony tongue
An intersectional peony, this Long lasting pale pink
cross between a tree peony and flowers set off by bronze
herbaceous peony features huge foliage create a striking
single flowers of medium yellow, picture in a wide range of
with a tuft of yellow stamens in the garden settings. At 28-32 in.
centre. Culture is the same as for tall in the garden, ‘Mystica’
regular peonies: rich, well-drained adds a stately grace to
soil and full sun. Plants may form the perennial garden. This
a low base of woody stems, which classic perennial thrives in a
should be allowed to remain in wider range of soil types than
spring. Intersectional peonies have other Penstemons. Hardy to
been rare and hugely expensive (hundreds of dollars) but new Zone 4.
developments in tissue culture techniques are making them
finally available at more reasonable prices. Unlike some of the
older droopy selections, the flowers are held upwards over a
dense mound of deep-green leaves. Grows 90 cm tall and wide.
Hardy to Zone 4. Photo courtesy Planteck Biotechnologies.
Penstemon ‘Sweet
Grapes’ PP13549 PVR
‘Sweet Grapes’
beard tongue
Paeonia ‘Kopper Kettle’ This compact, heavily
Itoh hybrid blooming purple hybrid has
all the refinement that the
Peony huge British hybrids don’t.
An amazing peony with Not only tolerant of poor
tricolour blooms of red, clay soil but the rosettes are
yellow and orange, with neat and glossy. A pleasure
semi-double to double to have in the border or
petals. From a distance rock garden. Reblooms
the flowers look almost with spent flower spike
coppery in colour. Grows 90 removal. Grows 13 in. tall
cm tall and wide. Hardy to and spreads 18 in. A hardy
Zone 4. Photo courtesy Planteck variety with Saskatoon
Biotechnologies. hybrid blood. Place in a
sunny well drained spot.
Zone 3.
12 | NEW PLANTS 2006 Vperennials new
plants
for 2006
Phlox VolcanoTM series Pleioblastus fortunei
VolcanoTM phlox Little Zebra™
Volcano phlox is a new family of phlox that are compact, sturdy, Little Zebra™
exceptionally floriferous, and are very tolerant of powdery mildew. Volcano spreading
features flower clusters of 125 flowers or more, providing masses of bamboo
flowers from July through September. Initially introduced in four colours, This is a fairly low-growing
pink, white, red, and purple, with more to follow. Grows 20 in. tall and deciduous selection,
spreads 18 in. Hardy to Zone 5. with leaves dramatically
striped along their length
Phyllostachys nigra Black Jade™ with green and white. The
Black Jade™ spreading root system lends
this to use in shrub borders,
spreading bamboo filling in around taller
This special clone features thick, specimens as an alternative
woody stems that emerge green to traditional groundcovers.
then turn black by the end of Please note: roots should be
the first season. The lush green contained where spreading
foliage creates a delicate canopy, would pose a problem, or
but light pruning will show off the grow in containers and
remarkable stems. Please note: wintered indoors. Cutting or
the spreading root system may mowing back to the ground
need containment or plants can in spring allows the emerging new foliage to be appreciated. Grows 18-24
be allowed to form a large grove. in. tall and spreads 4-8 ft. in full sun to part shade. Hardy to Zone 6.
Also suitable for containers if winter Photo courtesy Bamboo Select .
indoors. Grows 10-20 ft. tall and
spreads 10-15 ft in full sun to
partial shade. Zone 6.
Photo courtesy Bamboo Select.
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NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 13perennials new
plants
for 2006
Sedum ‘Abbey Dore’ Sedum ‘Blade Runner’
‘Abbey Dore’ ‘Blade Runner’
stonecrop stonecrop
Blue green foliage, Remarkable toothed foliage
interesting pink flowers with with masses of red purple
red centres. Bright red seed flowers. A drought tolerant
pods. Grows 16 in. tall and plant that does best in full
spreads 18 in. Good for sun. Grows 36 in. tall and
water wise gardens, does spreads 18 in. Hardy to
best in full sun. Zone 5. Zone 5.
Sedum acre ‘Oktoberfest’
‘Oktoberfest’ mossy stonecrop
A creeping ground cover with pretty white flowers for full sun and well-
drained soils. Great for walkways, walls and green roofs. Grows 4 in. high
and spreads to 36 in. Hardy to Zone 6.
Sedum ‘Black Jack’
‘Black Jack’
stonecrop
This is a cool new Sedum with
purple-black foliage and pink
flowers. It is a sport or hybrid of
‘Matrona’, and is a terrific contrast
plant in almost any full sun
location. It is hardy to Zone 3.
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Sedum ‘Mr Goodbud’
PPAF PVR
‘Mr Goodbud’
stonecrop
Mullein Should be called ‘Great
bud’. This dusky new S.
Height: 10-72 in. Spread: 18-24 in. spectabile hybrid has
Exposure: full sun tight foliage and strongly
contrasting colours
between its light buds and
Recent developments in breeding have produced mulleins with larger
dark mauve flowers. A
flowers and more compact flower stems that create a dramatic vertical natural upright habit with a
element in the garden. These plants are well adapted to poor soils and short stature. Grows 17 in.
are quite drought tolerant. Must be planted in well-drained soil. Removing tall and spreads 14 in. in
the spent flower spikes will encourage reblooming. Mulleins are available full sun. Hardy to Zone 6.
in a wide variety of heights, from a compact dwarf size to a striking 6 ft.
tall variety. Some varieties have wooly silvery-grey leaves. V
14 | NEW PLANTS 2006 Vperennials new
plants
for 2006
Sedum ‘Postman’s Pride’ Verbascum ‘Royalty’
PPAF PVR
‘Postman’s ‘Royalty’ mullein
Pride’ stonecrop
The rich royal-violet flowers
Discovered by a postman
add a new and needed
in Belgium, ‘Postman’s
colour to the Verbascum
Pride’ has shiny deep
palette. Useful for con-
purple foliage. Withstands
tainers or in the garden.
a lot of sun and drought.
Cut the sterile flowers back
Rosy-red flowers in
for a repeat show. Needs
August-September.
good drainage and full sun.
Excellent contrast plant for
Foliage grows 6 in. tall and
containers. Grows 14 in.
spreads 10 in. Hardy to
tall. Hardy to Zone 3.
Zone 6.
Viola ‘Silver Samurai’
Verbascum ‘Gold Nugget’
PPAF PVR ‘Silver Samurai’
viola
‘Gold Nugget’ Samurai wore robes often marked
mullein with silver highlights, and the
This super compact plant has story goes they had a soft spot for
soft, golden-yellow, sterile flowers flowers. This plant is dedicated to
that are held closely to the lovely their honour with its large, silver
silvered foliage. Drought tolerant ruffled and cut foliage that gives
and needs good drainage. Foliage rise to lavender flowers. Rarely
grows 8 in. tall and spreads 14 in. reseeds. Will grow to a large 14
in full sun. Hardy to Zone 6. in. mound in partial shade. Hardy
to Zone 5.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 15Dream landscapes:
More accessible
than you think!
Get inspired by this year’s
This residence is
part of a town- award-winning landscapes.
house complex
in a well-treed From tiny details to grand
setting. The
clients preferred master plans, these professional
a minimalist
solution, and the projects offer ideas for your
resulting space plays
with texture and outdoor living space –
balance. Mooder
Horticultural Inc., both today and tomorrow.
Elmira.
These projects were all completed
with budgets under $25,000.
The portfolio continues on pages
20 and 36.
Rules prevented the owners of this little condo terrace from
fastening anything to the building, brick perimeter walls or
even the existing interlock floor. The solution: a curving cedar
deck was created along one side and a river rock and flagstone
area at the other. Interlocking cedar planter boxes give the
formerly boxed-in space a much richer and more complex form.
Inside & Out Garden Design, Toronto.
16 | NEW PLANTS 2006 VThis Toronto homeowner wanted an easy, outdoor bachelor pad.
An existing deck was expanded to include movable benches, a barbecue
and a bar. Another deck level was added for a hot tub. Four sliding
lattice doors block the neighbours but admit sunlight. The garden was
planted with low maintenance native perennials and ornamental grasses.
LawnSavers Plant Healthcare, Thornhill.
The Oscars of landscaping
Excellence gets the spotlight at Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades
Association’s Awards of Excellence, celebrated in a captivating awards
ceremony each January. The Awards honour excellence in landscape
construction, design and maintenance, and offer programs for other
horticultural sectors, as well.
Teams of respected horticulture industry experts judge the entries, and
only those entries deemed truly excellent are honoured with Awards. If a
The focal point of this urban backyard with a northern feel
category’s entries do not meet the judges’ criteria for excellence, no Award is a large, bubbling, natural stone table. Perennials line the
is given for that category. random flagstone walkway, attracting birds and butterflies.
Larger perennials and ornamental grasses were strategically
For a complete list of winners, including photos, please visit the Awards placed to give a feeling of seclusion and add movement.
of Excellence website at www.loawards.com. Boot’s Landscaping & Maintenance Ltd., Richmond Hill.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 17roses new
plants
for 2006
Rosa ‘BAIcent’ PPAF
Centennial Rosa ‘BAIore’ PPAF
grandiflora Northern
rose Encore tree
Clusters of high-centred
blossoms are held on long,
rose
straight stems on this Finally, a hardy tree rose.
dynamic new rose. The This introduction was
exhibition-style blooms developed especially
are apricot to pale yellow, for the northern garden.
fading gradually to creamy The soft pink blossoms
white, a vivid contrast combined with the light
to the bronze-tinged green foliage gives the
foliage. Its reblooming impression of spring
qualities make Centennial apple blossoms. Excellent
a valuable addition to the disease resistance.
mixed border. Resistant to Attractive as a vertical
blackspot and mildew. Crown hardy in Zone 4 with winter accent among low-growing
protection. Grown on its own root. roses and/or perennials.
Rosa ‘BAIprez’ PPAF
Rainbow Sorbet™
floribunda rose
A 2006 All-America Rose Rosa ‘JACgodde’
Selections winner. This rugged Tahitian Sunset™
winter hardy rose shows a hybrid tea rose
resistance to black spot that is as A 2006 All-America Rose
good as many shrub roses on the Selections winner. The splendid
market. Flowers are mixed shades blossoms of Tahitian Sunset open
of bright yellow, orange and red with apricot buds, which turn pink
that finish nicely to light yellow as they unfurl. Very yellow at the
and pink. A symphony of bright base of the petal, the colour of this
colour, perfect as a single bold stunning rose is quite complex.
accent, or as a border for those The flower is quite large — 5 in.
who like to make a statement in when fully open and the stately
the garden. Grows up to 5 ft. tall. plant grows to about 5 ft. Has a
Not fragrant. strong anise scent.
Rosa ‘BAIsme’ PPAF
Kiss Me
grandiflora rose
Rosa ‘WEKcisbako’ USPPP
A highly fragrant rose, Kiss
Me bears clusters of large, Home Run™
double, clear pink blooms, shrub rose
reminiscent of English A rounded, compact growing habit
roses. It flowers all season, with showy, flame red blooms. Very
and is especially attractive high disease resistance. Grows to
in the perennial border. 3 ft. high and 2 ft. wide. Hardy to
Highly disease-resistant Zone 6a.
foliage adds to its appeal
as a cut flower. Grows
2-3 ft. tall on its own root
system.
18 | NEW PLANTS 2006 Vroses new
plants
for 2006
Rosa ‘WEKvossutono’
Rosa ‘WEKisosblip’ PPAF PPAF
Wild Blue Julia Child
Yonder™ floribunda rose
grandiflora rose A 2006 All-America
A 2006 All-America Rose Rose Selections winner.
Selections winner. The An old-fashioned style
first lavender-ish rose to and delicious fragrance
win an AARS award since are combined with this
1978. Every wavy petal is free-flowering plant. Has
velvety warm wine purple, an unusual sweet licorice
layered onto rich lavender. perfume. Beautiful butter
A delectable sweet citrus gold coloured flowers are
blossom and rose fragrance. set off perfectly by the
A large vigorous ‘shrubby’ super-glossy green
bush with excellent disease leaves. Personally
resistance. selected by Julia Child
to bear her name.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 19Dream landscapes:
Investment
in beauty
Experts agree, landscaping
is one of the highest-return
investments you can make
in your home. But the real
The objective was to blend this
new home seamlessly into its
return is building a beautiful
neighbourhood. Pavers form a drive
and walkway to the front and utility and functional outdoor space
doors, and Owen Sound flagstone
veneer accents the steps. Plantings for your family to enjoy.
emphasize the gentle curves of paved
areas, give privacy and add winter These projects were all completed
interest. Urns flank the doorway.
DA Gracey & Associates, Vaughan. with budgets under $100,000.
A total makeover turned formal beds into a rustic garden, complete
with winding paths and several different garden rooms. The pergola is true
timber frame joinery, with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, knee braces,
and eight-inch square Douglas fir posts and beams. Wisteria will cover the
structure over time. Boot’s Landscaping & Maintenance Ltd., Richmond Hill.
20 | NEW PLANTS 2006 VThe back of this Riverdale century home was divided into two
areas, one for seating and dining and the other for parking.
By installing a unique screen wall and trellis, the parking area was
hidden from the rest of the yard. A low deck on the landing level
with a curved sitting area doubles as a stage where the children can
perform after dinner. Land Effects, Toronto.
The rear garden of this Rosedale home was broken down
into upper and lower terrace gardens. The theme of the fence
is carried throughout the property and the triple top rail
detail provides a solid connecting horizon for the garden.
Other creative renovations included a metal spiral stair and
reinforcing an existing raised deck with new cedar members.
The railing features a stainless steel look, echoing the triple top
detail of the fence. Oriole Landscaping Ltd., Toronto.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 21annuals new
plants
for 2006
‘Cognac’
Joseph’s coat
Medium to dark brown
glossy foliage with pinkish
Achillea Gypsy undertones. Grows to 12
Gypsy™ in. tall with an upright
to slightly mounding/
achillea spreading habit. Great for
A unique semi-trailing adding needed colour to a
achillea with a growth shady spot.
habit that produces a
waterfall of small white
blooms. Gypsy™ White
is great for combination
containers. Very heat
tolerant, an excellent
alternative to bacopa.
Best in full sun.
‘Creme de Menthe’
Joseph’s coat
Neat mounds of minty green and
creamy white foliage are perfect
from brightening shaded spots.
Grows to 15 in. tall.
Alternanthera
‘Grenadine’
Joseph’s coat
Reddish-pink foliage with white
hints and highlights and dark
veins. Grows to 14 in. tall in a
neat, naturally uniform habit.
Great for adding needed colour
to a shady spot. Angelonia angustifolia
Serena™ series
Serena™
angelonia
This carefree, continuous
bloomer is well-suited to
landscapes, gardens and
‘Partytime’ mixed containers in hot
Joseph’s coat and humid areas. Serena
Vivid, wildly patterned angelonia creates a full,
foliage of pink, green yet compact plant and
and white. With this grows 10-12 in. tall and
much colour, who needs spreads 12-14 in. in full
flowers? Grows to 14 sun (needs regular water
in. tall. Adding a bright for best results). Available
splash of colour to a in Lavender, Lavender
shady spot. Pink, Purple, White and a
Mixture.
22 | NEW PLANTS 2006 Vannuals new
plants
for 2006
Angelonia hybrid
‘Angelface® Dresden Begonia semperflorens
Blue,’ and ‘Angelface® F1 hybrid ‘Lotto®
Pink’ Appleblossom’
‘Angelface® ‘Lotto®
Dresden Blue,’ Appleblossom’
and ‘Angelface® begonia
Pink’ angelonia ‘Lotto® Appleblossom’ is
True heat lovers can the newest addition to this
be hard to find, and popular flowering begonia
angelonia, or summer series. Soft pink 2-3 in.
snapdragon, is one flowers sit above glossy
of those plants that is green foliage. The ‘Lotto’
happiest when it is hot. begonia series’ 10-12 in.
The ‘Angelface’ varieties height and mounding habit
are known for their large make it ideal for use as a
flowers and excellent specimen plant in the garden or patio. It also works well
garden height. Two in large landscape plantings. ‘Lotto®’s unbeatable heat
new colours have been and garden performance in both full sun and shade add
introduced this year to its appeal for gardeners.
— ‘Angelface Dresden
Blue’ is a soft lavender
blue with the typical large Calibrachoa Cabaret™ series
‘Angelface’ flowers with Cabaret™
nice dark green foliage. calibrachoa
The stems of ‘Angelface
Pink’ are packed with The new Cabaret series will
individual florets – and change the way you think about
flower stems can almost calibrachoa! With eight high-
be mistaken for a impact colours in 2006, the
delphinium. Grows 12-18 Cabaret series is well-matched
in. tall in full to partial sun. for uniformity in flowering time,
Great in mixed containers. flower size and habit. Features
dark green foliage and a well-
branched, vigorous habit. In full
sun, these vibrant, mounding and
Antirrhinum majus F1 hybrid trailing varieties will grow about
Snapshot™ series 5-7 in. tall and spread 12-14 in.
Snapshot™ dwarf in the garden. Also idea for mixed
containers and hanging baskets.
snapdragon
Picture-perfect new Snapshot™
delivers strong garden Calibrachoa hybrid ‘Million Bells Tangerine’
performance. Each bushy and
compact 6-10 in. plant makes ‘Million Bells Tangerine’ calibrachoa
closely-spaced flower spikes An excellent variety that offers heat and cold tolerance and provides
for high-impact colour shows. a very long season of bloom. Prolific small tangerine flowers cover
Snapshot™ snapdragons are the plants. ‘Million Bells Tangerine’ can be used alone, or in mixed
available in nine vibrant colours containers, landscape plantings or window boxes in full sun to partial
and two mixes that can be mass shade.
planted for a striking splash of
summer colour. Spreads 10-14 Calibrachoa ‘Superbells® Plum’
in. in full sun.
‘Superbells® Plum’ calibrachoa
While prized for their large, self-cleaning flowers and semi-upright, cascading
habit (6-10 in. tall), it is the superb selection of brilliant colours that makes the
Superbells® line so popular. ‘Superbells® Plum’ is loaded with large, richly-
hued flowers from spring through fall. An exceptionally lovely variety that brings
depth and drama to combination plantings. Grows in full sun to partial shade.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 23annuals new
plants
for 2006
Celosia argentea var.
Calibrachoa ‘Superbells® plumosa ‘Fresh Look
Tequila Sunrise’ Orange’
‘Superbells® ‘Fresh Look
Tequila Sunrise’ Orange’ celosia
calibrachoa This bright orange addition
A truly unique variety to the Red and Yellow
with an incredible mix of ‘Fresh Look’ series offers
colour intensities that will profuse flowering and
add a warm splash to abundant colour in the
containers. ‘Superbells® garden setting. Like its
Tequila Sunrise’ has the sister varieties, ‘Fresh
distinct large, self-cleaning Look Orange’ presents
flowers and semi-upright flowers above its foliage.
cascading habit of the Additional flower plumes
popular series. Best in full on lateral branches
sun to partial shade. increase visibility and
appeal. This exceptional
celosia shows its strength
in the garden setting in full
sun. It is ideally suited for
mass plantings, accenting
smaller beds or in mixed
containers.
Callistephus chinensis ‘Hulk’
Dianthus barbatus interspecific
‘Hulk’ aster F1 ’Dynasty Pink Magic’
This new aster presents unique
“flowers” without coloured petals. ‘Dynasty Pink Magic’
Dense crowns of leaves gather double dianthus
around the yellow centre of ‘Hulk’ The unique Dynasty series boasts
flowers. Ideal for a cutting garden, the world’s first F1 double dianthus
green flowering ‘Hulk’ has a very blooms. New for 2006 is ‘Dynasty
long vase-life and sturdy 22 in. Pink Magic’, adding colour-
long upright flower stems. Best in changing beauty to gardens and
full sun. containers: the flowers open white,
turn light pink and mature to dark
pink. Like all Dynasty varieties,
‘Pink Magic’ is very well-branched
and strong-stemmed for excellent
outdoor performance. Dynasty
Capsicum annuum also offers good heat and sun
‘Black Pearl’ tolerance. Plants grow 16-20 in.
‘Black Pearl’ tall, making them ideal for home
ornamental cutting gardens.
pepper Dianthus F1
‘Black Pearl’ has pure ‘Supra Purple’
black leaves and small, ‘Supra Purple’
shiny black peppers that dianthus
resemble pearls. This
unique ornamental pepper ‘Supra Purple’ exhibited
fills consumer demand for exceptional garden
black-leaved plants. ‘Black performance to win the
Pearl’ is heat tolerant and All America Selections
thrives in full sun. The Bedding Plant Award.
vigorous plants reach about This interspecific cross
18 in. tall and wide. ‘Black results in hybrid vigour for
Pearl’ is easy to grow, improved heat tolerance
without serious insect or and prolific bloom. The
disease problems. Young 1-1/2 in. single purple
plants will be dark green; the black foliage develops in full flowers are lacy, with
sun. Plan to use ‘Black Pearl’ in combination planters as a highly-fringed petal edges.
focal plant, with pastel flowering annuals for contrast. The In full sun, ‘Supra Purple’ will grow 12 in. tall with an
3/4 in. peppers are edible, but fiery hot! upright habit. ‘Supra Purple’ can be used in mixed patio
containers, or as a fresh cut flower.
24 | NEW PLANTS 2006 Vannuals new
plants
for 2006
Diascia DarlaTM Euphorbia hybericifolia hybrid Diamond FrostTM
Darla TM
Diamond FrostTM euphorbia
diascia series The breeder calls this one of the most exciting new varieties in
Numerous showy blooms years. Diamond FrostTM won numerous awards at trials throughout
cover the plant in one of North America last year. Dr. Allan Armitage reported “Plants just
six colours. Diascia does kept flowering and flowering all season. They never stopped, period!
best in cool temperatures, The habit was perfect, never exceeding 20 inches in height, and
making it ideal for fall maintenance was minimal.” Clouds of airy white flowers cover the
plantings. If planted plant all season long in full sun to partial shade. Grows 12-18 in. tall.
in spring, a location Heat and drought tolerant.
protected from direct
afternoon heat will be Gazania rigens ‘Talent®
best. A compact plant with Red Shades’
mounding to semi-trailing
habit, Darla diascia does ‘Talent® Red Shades’
well in mixed containers, gazania
hanging baskets, The new ‘Talent® Red Shades’
window boxes as well as gazania might be called dusty
landscape plantings. miller with flowers. Like other
colours in this popular series,
‘Talent® Red Shades’ has
extremely silvery foliage. ‘Talent®’s
Diascia F1 vibrant 3 in. flowers and silver
‘Diamonte Coral Rose’ foliage add interesting colour
‘Diamonte Coral and texture to mixed containers
Rose’ diascia and garden settings, even under
In All America Selections trials, low light conditions. The low
‘Diamonte Coral Rose’ flowered growth habit of these gazanias
earlier, producing more flowers make them excellent border or
over a longer period of time when accent plants.
compared with other diascia. Its
branching habit can spread 14
in. when mature. The growth
habit is perfect for containers
where a cascading plant is
desirable. The frost tolerant
plants can literally be covered
with blooms.
PINNUPS
Plant Supports
Available at finer garden centres across Canada
The system that grows with the plants
All supports are made of high grade galvanized steel with an attractive
dark green coating, designed to last for many years!
Blends in naturally with the surrounding plants…they are almost invisible!
Visit www.plantsupports.ca for a
Peacock Plant Support location near you.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 25
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plants
for 2006
Helianthus annuus F1 Impatiens walleriana
hybrid ‘Solita’ Encore series
‘Solita’ Encore
sunflower impatiens
Golden yellow petals Encore is a new impatiens
surround a pollen-free choice for use in the land-
green eye, forming vivid 6 scape, hanging baskets
in. flowers. ‘Solita’ is well and patio pots. Extra
branched and naturally large flowers, incredible
compact. Additional flowers flower power, and added
unfold on lateral branches, vigour combine to make a
giving new character as the spectacular presentation.
first flowers begin to fade. Choose from 11 colours,
Characterized by smaller including the unique
leaves and large flowers, ‘Encore Peach Butterfly’, a
‘Solita’ is well proportioned and grows 12-16 in. tall. Fleuroselect Quality Mark
winner. Encores have been
selected for their heat
tolerance and summer
performance in partial
shade.
Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet
Caroline Green Yellow’
‘Sweet Caroline
Green Yellow’ sweet
potato vine
Gardeners love the Sweet
Carolines sweet potato vines
for their reserved habit. While
still vigorous enough to make a
statement, they do not have the
propensity to run and overwhelm
adjacent plants like other
Ipomoeas. As an added bonus,
Sweet Carolines, including the
new, variegated Green Yellow,
have dissected foliage. Best in
full sun to part shade. Available in
Purple, Red, Bronze, Light Green,
and new for 2006, Green Yellow.
Bacopa
Height: 3-6 in. Spread: 12-20 in.
Exposure: full sun to partial shade
The popularity of mixed containers has fueled the development of this
filler plant (or is it the other way around?). The flowers of bacopa cover
the cascading branches throughout the summer and mix well with almost
any combination of plants. Hundreds of tiny flowers are available in white,
lavender, light blue or pink. If bacopa is allowed to completely dry out it will
stop blooming, so take care to fertilize and water regularly. Bacopa is an
ideal low maintenance plant for mixed containers, hanging baskets and
window boxes. V
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Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet
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‘Sweet Caroline
Sweet Hearts’
sweet potato
vine
Joining the already
superior Sweet Carolines
are the ‘Sweet Hearts’.
The ‘Sweet Hearts’ offer
the same superior habit
as the ‘Sweet Carolines’,
with heart-shaped rather
than dissected foliage.
More behaved than
other Ipomoeas, ‘Sweet
Hearts’ are great in the garden, where they will not overwhelm
accompanying plants or creep into grassy areas. In large
combination baskets, ‘Sweet Hearts’ will augment the entire
presentation rather than smother neighboring plants. Choose
from Red, Purple, and Light Green and plant in full sun to part
shade.
Iresine ‘Blazin’ Rose’
Blazin’ Rose iresine
With striking foliage in an eye-
catching, multicolour pattern,
‘Blazin’ Rose’ iresine has excellent
visual appeal! It has a vigorous
habit that makes it ideal for
large mixed containers or other
combination plantings, where it
struts its stuff without getting lost
among other varieties. Good for
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thrive in the heat, and
their extra-large flowers
attract butterflies to the
summer garden. Excellent
branching habit, creating
a compact bush with
no pinching. Available in
‘Pink’, ‘Rose’ and ‘Cherry’.
This plant won ‘Best New
Variety for 2006’ at a
prestigious US trade show.
NEW PLANTS 2006 V | 27annuals new
plants
for 2006
Lobelia speciosa ‘Fan® Nicotiana
Salmon’ ‘Perfume Deep Purple’
‘Fan® Salmon’ ‘Perfume
lobelia Deep Purple’
Abundant, rich warm flowering
salmon-coloured flowers tobacco
abound above the bronze
This outstanding All-
leaves of this summer-
America Selections
long performer. At 24 in.,
winner has a delicate,
‘Fan® Salmon’ makes
early evening fragrance
an excellent specimen
and deep purple colour.
in the garden, as well
The single 2 in. star-
as a background behind
shaped blooms are
shorter annuals and
produced above the
perennials. With a well
plants, which grow 16-
branched but columnar
18 in. upon maturity.
habit, ‘Fan® Salmon’ is
Use masses of ‘Perfume
well suited for large patio
Deep Purple’ near water
containers. It prefers hot
features. The evening
sunny locations.
fragrance combined
with the sound of water
will create a memorable
experience.
Mandevilla Sun Parasol™ series
Sun ParasolTM Mandevilla
The improved traits of both new varieties are a bushy habit, 10 in. tall and 8 Oxalis CharmedTM ‘Velvet’
in. wide, that will produce some tendrils and prolific flowering. Ideal for pots
and garden trellis in a sunny spot. CharmedTM ‘Velvet’
oxalis
A vigorous, shade loving plant
with large shamrock-shaped
black leaves that contrast
dramatically with white and
chartreuse flowers. Grows 6-12
in. tall. A great contrast colour for
Sun Parasol containers in full to light shade.
Mini-Crimson
has numerous 3 in. red
flowers that have a yellow
throat. The flowers are set
against smooth, glossy
green foliage. Osteospermum
TradewindsTM series
TradewindsTM
osteospermum
An easy to grow
osteospermum with
exceptional heat
tolerance. This series was
outstanding in university
summer trials. Available
Sun Parasol in five colours, ‘Deep
Mini-Pink has a Purple’, ‘Light Purple’,
multitude of 3 in. pink ‘Pink’, ‘White ‘06’ and
flowers with yellow throats, ‘Pure Yellow’. Grows best
set against smooth, glossy in full sun.
green foliage.
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