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The Bold Ones
Perennials that add drama!
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| The leaf of Rodger's Flower speaks for itself
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This time of year it's easy to over look the foliage while only focusing on those fabulous spring flowers. When that happens you can end up with a group of plants that have a similar leaf size and texture without realizing it, making the garden look less than stellar after bloom time. Here's a short list of some large-leaved, bold textured perennials that will break up that sea of fine texture.
Stop by and check out other possibilities soon!
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What's that tree?
Pink Chimes Ring Any Bells?
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| | An interesting, graceful, unique Snowbell |
A nice complement for the smaller landscape - Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes' (Japanese Snowbell) is one that will turn heads for its fine foliage, graceful form, unusual pink flowers and late summer fruit. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It will grow about 15' high x 15' wide making it small enough to be placed in the shrub border but large enough to stand alone as a single specimen. Plant where you can enjoy the fragrant flowers up close! We currently have a nice selection of varied sizes to fit your budget. We also have the more commonly found white flowering form. Call either yard for availability and pricing.
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News from Watertown
Astilbes in bud and bloom!
Large blocks of blooming perennials are a sight for sore eyes after the winter we experienced. Seeing these makes all of us cheer on the start of summer! Salvias, Veronicas and Astilbes are easy to grow, easily mix into any border and make sense for anyone on a budget. All are in bud or bloom right now - ready to wow your customers! Newtown customers: Ever been to the Watertown sales yard? You should go check it out!
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Get Those Containers Planted with Color!
We still have a great selection of annuals here in Newtown in a wide spectrum of sizes and colors to give you plenty of options for your customers' window boxes, patio containers and bedding plants.
Selections include: Angelonia, Geranium, New Guinea Impatiens, Hibiscus, Lantana, Potato Vine, Annual Vinca and Petunias just to name a few.
Come over and start creating!
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NOW! Incoming This Week: Japanese Holly, Boxwood and Japanese Cedar |
| | Japanese Holly including Ilex crenata 'Schwoebel Excelsa' |
| Broadleaf Evergreens & Specialty Conifers |
| | Buxus including 'Green Mountain', 'Green Velvet', 'Winter Gem' | Boxwood | | Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' | Japanese Cedar | | Ilex crenata 'Compacta', 'Excelsa Schwoebel', 'Green Lustre', 'Hoogendorn', 'Helleri', 'Sky Pencil', 'Steeds', 'Soft Touch' | Japanese Holly | | Ilex glabra | Inkberry | | Ilex x 'Blue Maid' 10g | Hybrid Holly |
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These blues, purples and pinks make a great combination in Newtown's House 52.
Iris, Salvias and Veronicas all love full sun!
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Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum arachnoides 'Cobweb') in 4" pots
The blooming mothers of these funky Hens & Chicks will wither after the flower fades but the small chicks will grow and bloom next year. Plant in between pavers or in containers and troughs in very well-drained soil. Definitely one of Dan's favorites!
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| Last week's I.D.
Philadelphus x 'Natchez' Mockorange |
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