Flowers, Trees & Shrubs
Portulaca
Portulaca are low ground covering annuals that are unsung heroes. They provide a different look compared to most annuals. Their leaves are pine needle like and the flowers are quaintly cup shaped. Portulaca come in many different colors.
Read More....Coleus or Painted Needle
These bright colored annuals have an almost ornamental look to them. Their splashy variegated leaves sport colors of pink, red, purple, bronze, or orange. They grow to be about 10-20″ high but like part shade conditions. Depending on the variety though, full sun may be ok. They are good for beds, borders, or pots. Coleus […]
Read More....Dusty Miller
This Mediterranean native is a unique annual that stands out anywhere you put it. Its silver colored leaves provide a soft contrast to other plants or flowers around it, especially in pots or window boxes. Dusty Miller’s like part sun to full sun conditions. It makes an attractive edging, rock garden specimen, or container plant.
Read More....Petunia
These beautiful annuals come in many different colors. The most common are white, pink, purple, and red. They can come starred or striped with contrasting colors in their flowers to add an ornamental look. Petunias like full sun and moist, well drained soil. A great annual to use anywhere in your yard
Read More....Impatiens
Impatiens are an easy solution to the never ending problem of trying to brighten a shady garden. Their flowers come in assorted colors from white to red shades to deep lilacs. They do best in full shade, but will take some filtered sunlight. They are ideal in beds or borders, under trees, or even pots […]
Read More....Alyssum
These European wildflowers are very popular for their small clustered flowers. Alyssum’s bloom throughout the summer with white, rose, violet, or purple flowers. They like part sun to full sun conditions and are used in any garden setup; from containers to beds. If you prune the dead flowers off, new ones will appear much quicker, […]
Read More....Begonia
Begonias are another summertime favorite. Their waxy leaves give them a special look that will make them stand out anywhere you put them. They will bloom all summer long and like full sun to part shade conditions. Their flowers can be pink, red, rose, or white. Begonia’s are great annuals to put in beds, borders, […]
Read More....Marigold
Marigold’s have long been one of the most popular bedding annuals in North America. They are easy to take care of and come in many different colors and shapes. Their flowers range in color from orange to yellow to burgundy. Marigolds like full sun conditions and need good, well drained soil. They are used in […]
Read More....Sutera ‘Snowstorm Blue’
Unlike most plants, sutera will not wilt when drought stressed. Before the plant shows signs of wilting it will drop both the flowers and the buds on the plant. It takes about 2 weeks for the plant to come back into bloom after it has been drought stressed. To maintain constant bloom you will either […]
Read More....Petunia ‘Supertunia Royal Velvet’
Vigorous; flowers all season, fertilize often; low maintenance • Attracts Butterflies • Attracts Hummingbirds • Deadheading Not Necessary • Drought Tolerant * • Heat Tolerant • Low Maintenance Flower Color: Blue-Purple Foliage Color: Green Garden Height: 6 – 10″; Short Trails Up To: 48” Spacing: 8 – 12″ Habit: Trailing Container Plant Style: Spiller – […]
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