‘Bartzella’ peony produces up to 80 large yellow semi-double to double blooms on strong, self-supporting stems. With lush dark green foliage, exceptional disease resistance, and deer and rabbit resistance, this long-lived Itoh peony is perfect as a specimen, in borders, or for cutting gardens, offering reliable, low-maintenance performance.
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Viola cornuta. These perky little flowers are old-fashioned heirloom favourites and look like miniature pansies with lavender, yellow, and white faces. Direct seed Johnny Jump Up viola seeds from April to July. Sow seeds 0.6cm (0.25") deep, and they should germinate in 12-14 days. Johnny Jump Up viola seeds self sow fairly readily, but they do not take over, and can be easily raked under if unwanted. These look rather good in containers, and their flowers are edible. If you want to try your hand at making candied violets, Johnny Jump Ups are the place to start. Or simply pick some of the fresh flowers and scatter them over salads and summer meals.
Hardy Annual
Lavandula stoechas. Sow French lavender seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow the seeds in early spring when a chance of frost is still possible. Uniform and distinctive, 'Sancho Panza' blooms from June to September on shrubby bushes that grow 35cm (14") tall. This variety of French lavender has a fantastic fragrance and dries particularly well. Great in containers, but in mass plantings the scent and colour are amazing. French lavender is also a very hardy perennial and drought tolerant, so good for use in xeriscaping. Cut back the whole plant by a third after flowering is finished to produce new growth.
An instant garden favorite, Little Hottie® is a compact panicle hydrangea with brilliant white blooms that stand up to the warm summer sun without burning. Little Hottie® is ideal for smaller landscapes where traditional panicle hydrangeas won’t fit. As evening temperatures drop in the fall, the petals turn antique shades of white and pink.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Size:
- Height: 3' - 5'
- Width: 3' - 5'
Zone: 3
Photos and information courtesy of First Editions Plants
$79.95
Unit price perIndoor Citrus Plants, such as the popular Meyer Lemon or Key Lime, are aromatic and featuring glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers that may develop into small, edible citrus fruits.
Light Requirement: Thriving in bright, direct sunlight, place indoor citrus plants in a location with ample natural light. They benefit from at least 8 hours of sunlight per day, making them suitable for sunny windowsills.
Watering Requirement: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-draining. Water when the top inch of the soil feels slightly dry. Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions, as citrus plants are sensitive to overwatering.
Mature Height: With a compact growth habit, indoor citrus plants can reach varying heights, commonly staying between 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm). Pruning helps shape the plant and encourages healthy fruit production.
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.Â
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.
Karl Rosenfeld is bright crimson, 16-18 cm flowers appear in mid to late spring. Garden visitors, as well as butterflies and hummingbirds, will love the fragrant, fully double blooms. The glossy, green foliage is very ornamental and provides a colour show in the spring when new growth is copper-burgundy and when the leaves turn soft yellow in the fall.Â
Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.
Syringa reticulata
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best bloom occurs in full sun. Prefers organically rich, moist, slightly acidic soils with good drainage. Needs good air circulation. Tolerates urban conditions well. To the extent practicable, faded flower panicles should be removed prior to seed set. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. Best growth typically occurs in cool summer climates.Â
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Mature Size:
- Height: 23'
- Width: 20'
Zone: 2
Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery
The painted daisy grows as a perennial flowering plant. It closely resembles a classic daisy plant with fern-like leaves and a circle of petals surrounding a dense round centre. They thrive in six to eight hours of full sun and well-draining, moderately moist soil.
Mixed shades of red, pink, or white on ferny green foliage.
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Flowering Season: Summer
Mature Size:
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Height: 30"
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Spread: 24"
Zone: 3
Photos courtesy of Jeffries NurseriesÂ
$42.95
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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:Â 18 - 24"
Images Courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company
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Adds dazzling color to perennial and butterfly gardens or summer bouquets. Beautiful planted with coreopsis or yarrow. Trim attractive seed heads periodically to make room for new flowers. Tolerant of dry, poor soil, which results in more compact plants.
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Mature Size:
- Height: 18 - 30"
- Width: 24 - 36"
Zone: 3
Photo and data courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries
From $12.95
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Moonshine Sansevieria, scientifically known as Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine', is a striking plant prized for its unique silvery-green foliage and low maintenance requirements.
Light Requirement: Adaptable to various light conditions, the Snake Plant thrives in indirect light but can tolerate low light. It is versatile enough to flourish in both bright and dim environments.
Watering Requirement: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, as Snake Plants are drought-tolerant. Water sparingly, ensuring the soil is well-draining to prevent overwatering and root rot.
Mature Height: Maintaining a modest size, the Snake Plant typically reaches a height of around 6 to 12 inches (15 to 20 cm). Its upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for small spaces and tabletop arrangements.
Lewisii Cotyledon is a lovely plant that blooms bright. Sturdy plants with fleshy, succulent leaves are heat and drought tolerant. Great in patio planters and rock gardens.
 Light Requirement: Full Sun
Flowering Season: Summer
Mature Size:
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Height: 6"
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Spread: 6"
Zone: 3A
Photo courtesy of Ball Seed
$159.95
Unit price perBoldly textured, medium length needles make the sturdy, upright, multi-stemmed Pinus mugo
‘Big Tuna’ a favorite for areas in the landscape with a little more room. The slow-growing trees become taller than wide and quite bushy. Very hardy with a unique, dense habit, this evergreen shrub’s resinous buds turn showy during cold winter months and stand out distinctly against dark green foliage.
Photo courtesy of Iseli Nursery
Pinus mugo Iseli® ‘Big Tuna’
- Garden Size: 10’H x 6’W
- Intermediate: 6-8″/year
- Iseli Introduction
- Hardiness Zone: 2
- Broad Upright
- Full Sun
- Green
Spectacular in the perennial border, integrated with other tall, loose-formed plants and grasses. Uniform for height and flowering.
Large flowers are held upright on compact stems. Single colored flowers make cheery addition for informal woodland gardens and formal mixed borders and containers. Ideal for edging and quarts.Â
Light Requirement: Full to Part Sun
Flowering Season: Early Summer
Mature Size:
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Height: 8"
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Spread: 24"
Zone: 3b
Photos courtesy of Ball Seed Company
$29.95
Unit price perThe Perky-Pet® Bronze Panorama Bird Feeder is sure to attract many birds to your backyard, including cardinals, titmice, nuthatches and more. The innovative design of this feeder allows the seed to dispense into the tray and stops dispensing once the tray is full. Simply fill with sunflower seed, mixed seed, or any other kind of bird seed. Then, as the birds dine from the circular perch, the seed is replenished into the tray so it remains consistently full.
Bird seed sold separately.
