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Developed in 1906, this pink peony is still a favorite. Double flowers of soft seashell pink with petals edged a trifle lighter with a few crimson flecks.

Caring for Peonies:

May/June: Keep your peony watered if there is little rainfall. Use compost or aged manure to your soil. If your peony is newly planted it can take up to two seasons for it to get its first bloom. Be patient, it's worth it.
Late June: Blooming season, like many garden plants you will need to deadhead peony flowers often. 
Summer: Herbaceous Peonies do best with an inch of water per week if they are newly planted. If they are established they can handle a drought season more than newly planted roots. Enjoy green peony bush once blooms are gone.
Fall: Cut stems of Herbaceous Peonies back to soil level and remove from the area.  If you have new plantings mulch.

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

Arriving for Mothers Day

This beautiful tropical plant produces a delightful show of trumpet-shaped blooms in a variety of colours, usually seen in pink, red, and yellow. The Dipladenia has smooth glossy leaves with shorter growth in height while Mandevilla has longer more textured leaves and grows more like a vine.

Plant in fertile, well drained soil. Water freely in dry weather. Low maintenance

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 2 - 6'

• Width: 18 - 24"

Images Courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company

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A variety of colours TBD arriving in May.

Image Courtesy of Clearview Hort.

This improved Beard-tongue, part of the Pristine series, forms low mounds of glossy green leaves, bearing medium-tall stalks of tubular Deep Pink flowers arranged around the strong stems. Vigorous and easy to grow. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Stems are nice for cutting. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Unlike many of the taller selections, this one is ruggedly hardy in colder regions. Drought tolerant once established.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 15 - 20"

• Width: 10 - 15"

Zone: 3

Images courtesy of vanstone Nurseries

29"x20.25"

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils except poorly-drained ones. Prefers moist, organically rich soils. Flowers appear on prior year’s growth, so prune as needed immediately after flowering. May be cut to the ground (also just after flowering) if shrub becomes scraggly, unkempt or otherwise in need of rejuvenation. Very fragrant. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 5' - 6'

• Width: 5'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Silk Road Hosta is a striking perennial with large, heart-shaped silvery-blue leaves and creamy white edges. In late summer, it produces pale lavender flowers. Ideal for shady gardens, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil.

Light Requirement: Full Shade and Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 14 - 18"

• Width: 30"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Floriss

Dracaena ‘Warneckii Lemon Lime’ is a bold, upright houseplant known for its striking, sword-like leaves edged in vibrant lime green with contrasting darker green striping. Its architectural form and bright variegation make it a standout feature in modern interiors, adding both height and color to any space.

Light Requirement:
Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant variegation. It can tolerate moderate light conditions, but lower light may cause the colors to fade and growth to slow. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

Watering Requirement:
Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Prefers well-draining soil and is sensitive to overwatering. Reduce watering in the winter months and avoid letting the plant sit in excess water.

Mature Height:
A slow to moderate grower that can reach several feet tall indoors, typically maintaining a narrow, upright form. Ideal as a floor plant or statement piece. Pruning can help manage height and encourage fuller growth over time.

Zamia Palm, belonging to the genus Zamia, is an ancient and cycad-like plant with a unique crown of pinnate, feather-like fronds, and a stout, often subterranean trunk.

Light Requirement: Preferring bright, indirect light, place the Zamia Palm in a location with filtered sunlight. It can tolerate lower light conditions but benefits from exposure to moderate to bright light.

Watering Requirement: Allow the soil to partially dry between waterings, and water sparingly. Zamia Palms are drought-tolerant and sensitive to overwatering, so a well-draining soil mix is essential.

Mature Height: Reaching a mature height of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm), the Zamia Palm is a slow grower. Regularly remove any yellowing or damaged fronds to maintain a neat appearance and encourage new growth.

* Photos are in a 6" Pot

A seedling of 'Toba' with improved cold hardiness. Known for its double white flowers and sparse fruit. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 20'

Width: 15'

Zone: 3

Photo and data courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Jasmine 

The Crimson Passion Cherry Tree is a striking ornamental variety that thrives in cooler climates. This compact, cold-hardy tree produces vibrant, deep red cherries with a rich, tangy flavor. Its upright growth and beautiful blooms make it an excellent choice for small yards or ornamental gardens. Self-pollinating and disease-resistant, the Crimson Passion Cherry Tree offers a bountiful harvest of delicious fruit in just a few years.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

Height: 6'

Width: 5'

Zone: 3

Photo and data courtesy of Aubin Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolor.

10" pot

Acer x pseudosieboldianum Ice Dragon^® is a welcome addition to the Jack Frost^® collection of hardy garden maples from Iseli Nursery. This all-season tree has a cascading habit and was bred and selected to tolerate Zone 4 winters while still retaining the refined qualities of the less hardy Japanese maples. Spring begins as leaves unfurl blushed orange-red, quickly maturing to green. In summer, the finely divided, delicate appearing green leaves are durable and tolerant of sun and heat. Autumn brings foliage of a kaleidoscope of yellow, orange and red. After leaf drop, the sinuous and undulating branching structure is a visual treat during the long cold winter months.

An outstanding selection from a 'Dropmore' linden seedling population, Lighthouse offers a straight trunk, dense crown and leathery dark-green foliage. A suitable choice for street planting.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 40'

Spread: 30'

Photo and data courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries

A popular choice for front yard specimens. Showy white bark and graceful weeping branches makes this an interesting landscape feature. Does best in moist areas. Formerly known as Betula pendula laciniata.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 40'

Width: 25'

Zone: 3

Photo and data courtesy of Aubin Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolor.

Exquisite, cinnamon red, peeling bark is shown off to good effect on this new, large cultivar from the Trompenburg Arboretum, Rotterdam, Netherlands. The spicy colored bark, exposed through the tree’s open, elegant branch structure, makes a knockout color contrast with its cool, silvery blue needles. Through artistic culture, ‘Bonna’ can become a uniquely shaped garden tree with stunning character and color.
Artistic Forms may not be as shown. 5'-6' tall.

Image courtesy of Iseli Nursery

Pinus sylvestris ‘Bonna’