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A prostrate, evergreen, shrubby little species (growing only 12 inches tall) from NW India & the Himalayas. Yellow flowers emerge from the tiny foliage. Hardy. Needs very well-drained soil; avoid a winter-wet spot. Rare.
This is one of the most eye catching plants in our rock garden, planted next
to Ephedra minima, the two textures together are stunning.
Some years
ago, when we quite growing and selling Tender Perennials, we found
ourselves unable to part with 'Maid of Orleans'. Even though it's
not hardy in much of the country and supposed to be evergreen, in fact, it
is hardier than some report. In Zone 8 and 9, it dies back to the ground
but will survive outside according to
One
of our most lovely Native plants. Named after 'our own' Thomas
Jefferson. At first glance, the plant appears to have 2 twin leaves
but, actually it's just one (diphylla means two-parted leaf). It's
among the earliest to grace the woodland garden floor. Similar to
but more stately than Bloodroot which blooms at the same time.
Delicate but large white blooms 1" across. Takes a wide range
of pH but prefers limey.
One
of two species in the genus located half a world apart, this rare plant
is certainly the most magnificent --forming a dome of lavender blue,
anemone-like flowers on stiff, wire-like stems, just as the
kidney-shaped leaves emerge in spring. A well-grown plant is a coveted
prize in any garden but just as easy to grow as our US Native.
Synonymous
with Boltonia incisa ‘Blue Star’. Very popular in Europe and deserves
much more recognition here. Like the species above but more compact.
Beautiful cut-leaf foliage. Divide in spring about every three
years.
Another
wonderful, easy to grow with 1" daisy like flowers. Will take part
shade but really hits her stride in full sun. Makes a wonderful
cut flower. The compact mound of foliage is attractive all season
and just smothered with blooms. Tolerant of heat and humidity.
An
aster-like perennial, also similar to Boltonia, with very cut-leaf
foliage, green with a wide creamy gold margin. A colonizer, it
mingles nicely with other plants and isn't a thug! Of easiest
culture. 1" aster-like blooms. Rare. This is a really a great
plant!
The
cultivar 'Shogun' is noted for its lance-shaped green leave with a wide
creamy white margin. The variegation fades with the heat of summer
(as many Variegated plants do) In early fall, it has 1"
Daisy-like flowers with lavender rays and yellow centers rising
10-15" tall. Dependable, beautiful and easy!
A
large Japanese plant with maple-shaped leaves to 8" across & sprays of cool yellow
flowers, it belongs to the Hydrangea family. A semi-shaded location w/ moist, rich, acid soil suit it best.
Beautiful yellow bloom with heavily textured petals when nothing is
happening in the shade garden, which makes it even more valuable.
Much discussion in the horticulture world over the classification of this
lovely. Some say it's a subspecies of K. palmatum, others,
particularly in Europe list it as K. palmatum Koreana Group.
Whatever the name (we go along with MOBOT), it's as
above but occasionally somewhat larger with more outfacing blooms rather than hanging blooms.
Both this and the above are just lovely -- it's more a matter of taste --
hanging or outfacing blooms and possibly size.
Domed clusters of tiny wine-red flowers which appear to hover above the soft green foliage on wiry, 24-30" stems. They give the effect of daubs of rich red suspended in air. The silver stamens look like pins in a pincushion. Heads are prized in dry arrangements. Deadhead.
What
could you possibly do to make Knautia a more perfect plant? Easy,
dependable, blooms all the times. gorgeous. Hm-m-m-m,,, Well
I suppose somebody could introduce a Variegated form. And so they
have! Sunny Border Nurseries has produced the ohsofabulous
'Thunder and Lightning' and like a bolt from the sky, it's going to put
lightning in your garden (not sure about the Thunder unless it's
Thunderous Applause!) The magenta bloom, still a non-stop bloomer,
is the perfect match for this green foliage edged in cream. And if
the species has a tiny, tiny flaw, it occasionally is a bit leggy.
T&L is much shorter and more compact.
Thick
evergreen, wide almost succulent silver blue green foliage with shades
of rust from the buds to the Terracotta blooms which age from bottom to
top to greenish-yellow - the typical bi-colored poker. Native to the
high grassy slopes of South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains. Adds
structure and texture to the border. Actually more cold hardy in
higher altitudes with impeccably drained winter soil.
The
species is native to the high Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa.
'Firedance' is a consistent seed strain that is shorter, prettier and
more reliably cold hardy than most in the Genus - according to Jelitto,
the hardiest in the Genus. Fits in well with more average size
Perennials than it's larger relatives. Yellow and coral-red
bi-color blooms from early through late summer above a thick clump of
narrow, arching foliage.
This
is such a stunning Red Hot Poker, named in honor of Botanical Painter
Marianne North who painted it's Picture along with
countless other, her collection now housed at Kew Gardens. This
Giant Poker has, hands down, the best foliage in the Genus, with very
wide grey green, Aloe-like foliage, curving gently. Deep orange
red buds, in long densely packed inflorescence open to greenish yellow
flowers. Not terribly different than some 'Poker' blooms BUT, the
foliage -- ah-h-h, the Foliage -- that's what sets this one apart!
Prefers summer moist soil.
Brand
New 'Papaya Popsicle' is an all-summer bloomer with
a very short compact habit. A near non-stop bloomer with spikes of
flowers the color of ripe papayas -- you can't decide whether to look at
it or eat it! We suggest the former -- it doesn't taste like
Papaya! The tidy grass-like foliage looks great all season.
Superb for a container, small garden or front of the border.
A
compact, clump forming perennial noted for it's upright, evergreen
grass-like foliage and stunning 6-9" spikes of pineapple-yellow blooms
on stems to 26" tall. This is a POWERHOUSE BLOOMER! Flowers from late
spring to early summer with good rebloom through fall. The color blends
with almost any color in the garden. Crowns appreciate protection in
zone 6. For this Red Hot Poker, best not to divide. Do not keep soggy
wet! Needs to dry out between watering.
A
new Redhot Poker, boldly using the Common Name because it just should!
It really is a 'Red Hot' Poker. Cinnamon red blooms on short
compact plants, perfect for the smaller garden or front of the border.
Narrow grass-like foliage. A great color spot in the mixed border
and it just blooms and blooms and blooms!
Tall grass-like leaves on lance-shaped spikes made up of tubular flowers. Plants require full sun and will NOT TOLERATE WET FEET. Good drainage a must. Orange top with yellow to a light yellow base. Looks like a big, glowing ember. Very long blooming.
A
variable, deciduous perennial with grass-like leaves and Orange Yellow
to Coral Red cylindrical nodding blooms atop 2 foot tall bloom stalk.
Late Bloomer for this Genus. Native to the Eastern Cape to
Northern province of South Africa. Leave foliage in winter but cut
back to 3" in early spring. Blooms can be near all orange yellow
or all coral red or both on the same bloom - no choice but they're all
beautiful!
A shorter hybrid of Red Hot Poker in
pastel colors from pink, yellow to pastel orange.. This is a particularly floriferous (lots of blooms for along time) strain, especially if old blooms are removed. Good border plant and cuts well. From Africa.
Discovered
at famed Saul Nurseries in Atlanta and researched because of it's
reblooming characteristics. Although reblooming may not be the
word -- justneverstops would be the right word if that were actually a
word! Just jabs up one spike of blooms after another from May
through October. Creamy yellow closed blooms open, and lighten up
to white! So if yellow and red won't work in your garden I bet this one
will!
A
repeat blooming Red Hot Poker from the Saul Brothers of Atlanta.
"‘Echo’ hails to the repeat blooming nature of this wonderful new
hybrid, which blooms from May into Fall. Flowers the color of ripe
mango rise above the foliage to shine in the sun. On a cloudy day or in
the waning daylight, the flowers seem to glow like torches in the
breeze. Kids of all ages can taste the sweet nectar by tapping the
flower on their hands. Drought tolerant." Itsaul Nursery
Fertilize periodically in the spring and summer to
get the most blooms or use time release as we do and you'll get near
non-stop blooms. This is a BIG Kniphofia! Near
An
exciting, award-winning mix of hot colors - fiery reds, yellows and orange
- on strong stems. If you want your Pokers Hot, well these are for
you. Blooms all the way through from June to September
above evergreen foliage. An All-American 1999 Winner. Bold, arching clumps
of long, narrow, evergreen foliage. If you garden needs pastels, go
for 'Border Ballet' above!
