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Hosta - Gypsy Rose - $ 27.95
The Hosta Gypsy Rose, Hosta 'Gypsy Rose', is a sport of the popular hosta Striptease. It is a medium sized hosta that has a creamy white to yellow leaves with a wid green margin and stems producing lavender colored flowers. The lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Gypsy Rose is no exception. Gypsy Rose needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - Sum It Up - $ 27.95
The Hosta Sum It Up, Hosta 'Sum It Up', is a variegated sport of the popular hosta Sum & Substance. It has large, deeply veined, green leaves with gold outlining each leaf. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear in mid summer, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Sum It Up is no exception. Sum It Up will handle partial sun or shade and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady spots, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.


Hosta - Liberty - $ 27.95
The Hosta Liberty, Hosta 'Liberty' (PP12,531), is a sport of the well known variety Sagae and is considered by many to be the finest hosta ever introduced. It is a medium sized hosta that has a dark green leaves with a wide golden yellow margin that changes to cream in the summer and stems producing lavender colored flowers. The lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Liberty is no exception. Liberty needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. Liberty is one of the best variegated slug resistant hosta's. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.


Hosta - On Stage - $ 27.95
The Hosta On Stage, Hosta 'On Stage', is one of the largest yellow and green variegated hosta's there is. The large pointed leaves are deeply veined and are green with a varying shades of yellow-gold in the center. The pale lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta appear in early summer on 4 foot stems, however, hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and On Stage is no exception. On Stage performs best if planted in full shade but will tolerate some direct sun. Plant in any moist and well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.


Hosta - Revolution - $ 27.95
The Hosta Revolution, Hosta 'Revolution', is a sport of the popular hosta Loyalist which in turn is a sport of the hosta Patriot. It is considered one of the most distinctive hosta's to be released in years. It has cream colored leaves that are speckled with green and a irregular dark green margin around the leaves. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on 20 inch stems, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Revolution is no exception. Revolution will tolerate shade to partial sun and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.


Hosta - Stained Glass - $ 27.95
The Hosta Stained Glass, Hosta 'Stained Glass', is a sport of the hosta Guacamole and was Hosta of the year in 2006. It is considered one of the best hosta's to be released in years. It has shiny, deeply veined, golden foliage which almost appears to give the leaves a stained glass effect. Each leaf is surrounded by a dark green margin. The fragrant lavender flowers of this hosta appear in late summer, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Stained Glass is no exception. Stained Glass is a sun tolerant hosta and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.


Hosta - Touch of Class - $ 27.95
The Hosta Touch of Class, Hosta 'Touch of Class' (PP13,080), is a sport of the well known variety June only has leaves that are more upright. It is a small sized hosta that has dark blue leaves with a yellow gold flame in the leaf center. The lavender flowers of this slow growing hosta bloom in mid summer, however, hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Touch of Class is no exception. Touch of Class needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.


Bleeding Heart - Goldheart - $ 27.95
The Bleeding Heart 'Gold Heart', Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart' (CPBR#0974), is a fast-growing perennial with rose pink, heart-shaped flowers. The blooms look wonderful against its bright gold foliage. Bleeding Heart's should be planted in full sun to partial shade but will also do well in full shade. It is somewhat heat tolerant and needs moist soil. Do not let the soil dry out. Dicentra will bloom from late spring to early summer and is a major attractor to butterflies. Bleeding Heart's are perfect as border plants or in a shade garden.


Daylily - Storm of the Century - $ 26.95
The Daylily Storm of the Century, Hemerocallis 'Storm of the Century' (Carr, '00), has almost 6 inch ruffled blooms that are purple with a gold edge and a yellow and green throat on green foilage. Storm of the Centure will bloom mid-season and is a constant rebloomer. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.


Daylily - El Desperado - $ 26.95
The Daylily El Desperado, Hemerocallis 'El Desperado' (Stamile, '91), has large yellow flowers with a purple eye above a green throat with green foliage. El Desperado will bloom early in the season and then repeat bloom late in the season. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. The will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.


Daylily - First Knight - $ 26.95
The Daylily First Knight, Hemerocallis 'First Knight', has large white-lemon yellow flowers with a distinct yellow ruffled edge on each petal that sits atop semi-evergreen green foliage. First Knight will bloom early in the season and then repeat bloom late in the season. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. The will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.


Daylily - Night Embers - $ 26.95
The Daylily Night Embers, Hemerocallis 'Night Embers' (Stamile, '97), has large 5 inch double blooms that are cherry red in color and with a striking white edge on semi-evergreen foliage. Night Embers will bloom from early to mid season and is a constant rebloomer. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.


Daylily - Crystal Pinot - $ 26.95
The Daylily Crystal Pinot, Hemerocallis 'Crystal Pinot', has large fringed flowers with purple centers with cream petals and dark green semi-evergreen foliage. Crystal Pinot will bloom from early to mid summer and is a constant rebloomer. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. The will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.


Iris - Batik - $ 23.95
The Iris Batik, Iris x germanica 'Batik' has stripes and splashes of white on dark purple flowers. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 24”. Batik blooms in spring and is an easily grown Iris. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. Batik will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.


Iris - Spinn Off - $ 23.95
The Iris Spinn Off, Iris x germanica 'Spinn Off' is a fragrant reblooming bearded iris that has magenta colored flowers with a rose margin around the flower petals. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 32”. Spinn Off blooms in the spring and then again in the fall. It prefers average, well-drained soil. Spinn Off prefers full sun, but will tolerate a little afternoon shade. It will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.


Iris - Tiger Honey - $ 23.95
The Iris Tiger Honey, Iris x germanica 'Tiger Honey' is a fragrant reblooming bearded iris that has yellow flowers with streaks of white in the petals. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 32”. Tiger Honey blooms in the spring and then again in the fall. It prefers average, well-drained soil. Tiger Honey prefers full sun, but will tolerate a little afternoon shade. It will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.


Iris - Well Endowed - $ 23.95
The Iris Well Endowed, Iris x germanica 'Well Endowed' is a fragrant reblooming bearded iris that has yellow flowers. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 35”. Well Endowed blooms in the spring and then again in the fall. It prefers average, well-drained soil. Well Endowed prefers full sun, but will tolerate a little afternoon shade. It will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.


Showtime - $ 16.95
The Easy Elegance® Garden Wall™ Showtime rose, Rosa 'BAItime' (PPAF), has show stopping, clear red blooms which have golden stamens that give the centers a reddish-orange glow. Bright blooms, framed by dark, glossy foliage combine for a powerful flower effect. Excellent repeat bloom with spent flowers dropping cleanly. In warmer climates, Showtime will grow into a climber. Disease resistant. An Easy way to a beautiful garden
The Showtime rose is part of the Easy Elegance® Rose Collection which makes it easy for everyone to grow beautiful roses. Bred for natural disease resistance and hardiness, the Showtime rose will continue to bloom throughout the season, giving you long-lasting beauty and unparalleled ease of care.The Showtime rose provides for:
  • Easy care, low maintenance - no complicated pruning required
  • Rich color all summer long - continuous blooms provide long-lasting beauty
  • Environmentally friendly - no chemicals are required to maintain health

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    Tahitian Moon - $ 16.95
    The Easy Elegance® Garden Wall™ Tahitian Moon rose, Rosa 'BAIoon' (PP16,994), is a hardy yellow shrub rose which is rare among shrub roses.The Tahitian Moon is a real beauty. Fully-double blossoms range in color from pale to medium yellow, and open fully before dropping cleanly. The Tahitian Moon's bright clusters of buds and blooms shine above dark, glossy green foliage. Excellent disease resistance. An Easy way to a beautiful garden
    The Tahitian Moon Road rose is part of the Easy Elegance® Rose Collection which makes it easy for everyone to grow beautiful roses. Bred for natural disease resistance and hardiness, the Tahitian Moon Road rose will continue to bloom throughout the season, giving you long-lasting beauty and unparalleled ease of care.The Tahitian Moon Road rose provides for:
  • Easy care, low maintenance - no complicated pruning required
  • Rich color all summer long - continuous blooms provide long-lasting beauty
  • Environmentally friendly - no chemicals are required to maintain health



    • Canna - Dwarf - Mixed - $ 15.95
    The Canna Mixed Color, a spring planted rhizome, 'Canna x generalis dwarf', produces beautiful mixed colored flowers on a 2 to 3 foot plant. The flowers are displayed amid broad green leaves. Cannas make great borders and bedding plants. Their vibrant colors and attractive foliage will demand attention where ever they are planted. Try a potted Canna for your deck or patio to add color and elegance. Few flowers are so dramatic and long blooming.


    Dahlia - Unwin - Mixed - $ 15.95
    The Dahlia Unwin Mixed Colors, 'Dahlia' produces gorgeous shades of bronze, salmon, apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, yellow and lavender. The flowers bloom the first year and add a lovely spot of color in the late summer garden. They are very heat resistant and are excellent for bedding and for lovely, long lasting cut flowers. The Unwin Dahlias are compact smaller Dahlia and require no staking.


    Little Princess Spiraea - $ 12.45
    The Spiraea µLittle Princess¦, Spiraea japonica, is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils. Prune in late winter to early spring. (Little Princess÷ Spiraea cultivar is a dense, upright, compact, mounded deciduous shrub which typically grows to 2-4' tall with a similar spread. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Narrow, dark blue-green foliage. It has no serious insect or disease problems, and is effective in borders, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, or hedges.


    Sweet Dreams Coreopsis - $ 12.45
    The Coreopsis µSweet Dreams¦ is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. The dark green thread-like foliage makes a great contrast with its tipped white flower bleeding into a dark raspberry center, blooming from June through October. µSweet Dreams¦ is extremely drought tolerant with a plant height of 18÷ and a spread of 18-24÷. With cool autumn weather, the flowers make an even more outstanding color scheme. Coreopsis µSweet Dreams¦ looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.


    Pink Clouds Hibiscus - $ 12.45
    The Hibiscus 'Pink Clouds', Hibiscus moscheutos, have an amazing large, intense, deep pink flower that can be seen from a long distance. This Hibiscus is a large '4-5' robust plant" that blooms over a very long period of time. Its mature leaves resemble that of the Norway Maple Tree. 'Pink Clouds' is a very hardy selection that goes well in the back drop of any landscape and is most impressive when planted in mass. It enjoys moist to wet soil conditions and loves the heat of summer.


    Wine & Roses Weigela - $ 12.45
    The Weigela Wine and Roses, 'Weigela 'Wine and Roses', a Proven Winners selection, is a beautiful tall Weigelia with rich dark burgundy foliage. The dark burgundy foliage contrasts nicely with the pink flowers in the spring. This plant will produce a lot of flowers in the spring and will rebloom throughout the summer. Wine and Roses is very dramatic when planted in mass. This fast growing plant will add season long color to your garden.


    Begonia - Mixed - $ 12.19
    The Begonia MIxed Colors, 'Begonia Mixed', a spring planted tuber, contains Begonias of different varieties and displays flowers that are mixed in color that bloom in the summer. They do perform well in the shade. They have an elegant robust look and the plants are filled with blooms. They are ideal for shady areas in need of color, under trees, and on decks. They look stunning when planted alone in large containers. They provide nonstop color when planted in containers or beds. These tuberous begonias feature beautiful flowers. Begonias perform best in a partly shaded outdoor location away from strong winds. Fertilize regularly and keep the containers moist.
     

     



     

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    NYT > Flowers and Plants - Narrowed by 'SEASONS AND MONTHS'
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