Plants We Love 2013

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2013’s hottest new varieties

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e’ve compiled the newest plant introductions, the best-of-the-best plants, and the year’s award-winning selections from around the country. Also included are some mail-order nurseries’ best sellers and plants that too frequently fly under the radar. Check out these more than 80 amazing plants and start planning for new additions come spring.

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Dianthus EverLast Lilac + Eye (DarwinPerennials from BallFloraPlant)—Despite drought conditions for most of the summer here in the

Ohio River valley near Cincinnati, Ohio, where Horticulture headquarters is located, this new dianthus continues to outperform my expectations! As promised in the plant description, it has been “extremely floriferous in each season.” As I write this it’s mid-September and I still have plenty of pink blooms to enjoy here in Zone 6. The blue-green foliage also adds fresh texture and color to my front-door flower bed.

Editor Meghan Shinn’s picks

Agapanthus africanus Summer Sky (Hines)—I love the variegated foli-

age on this lily-of-the-Nile; it’s olive green with white stripes. This plant has a nice compact size, topping out at 18 inches tall, but it blooms big, with two-dozen blue flower heads per stem. I put mine in a burnt-orange container.

Million Bells Bouquet Brilliant Pink (Suntory Collection) —The charming pink

bells have bloomed throughout the summer and now into fall.

They are fast growing with no need for deadheading. Their heat tolerance was indeed tested, and they thrived during our summer drought.

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Sweet Marmalade’ (Blooms of Bressingham)—

Buddleia ‘Ice Chip’ (Proven Winners)—My garden is small, so I was

happy with this little butterfly bush that grows just 2 feet tall and 3 feet

wide. White flowers and silver-green and their fruit! What fun we had leaves are very refreshing all summer. harvesting the berries. The foliage And it’s sterile, so it’ll stay put! of both plants is outstanding. Peach Sorbet has interesting pinky-peach Peach Sorbet blueberry and Rasp- and lime tones to its leaves in spring/ berry Shortcake raspberry (Brazel- summer and nice purple fall/winter Berries/Fall Creek)—I planted these color. Raspberry Shortcake has cute, dwarf berry bushes in containers in pleated leaves on very tidy, elegant, my front garden, and I’ve been so thornless, self-supporting canes. pleased both with their appearance Nothing “brambly” about it! hortmag.com

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I’m a big tickseed fan, so I was excited to add this one to the small collection in my garden. This is a natural mutation of the very popular ‘Creme Brulee’. The flowers start deep orange and fade to peach over the summer.

Lots of options for color combos!

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BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY

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Leucanthemum ×superbum ‘Freak!’.

This flower placed in the top 20 in the May 2012 Chelsea Plant of the Year Competition. This well-branched plant produces long-blooming, fluffy flowers formed with layers of white petals. Not all blooms are the same, as some sport “freaky” petals growS e r e nita an g e lonia ing in different directions. Grows 13 Angelonia angustifolia Serenita inches tall and 21 inches wide. Full Angelonia (‘Mixture’). This summer to partial sun in hot climates. USDA snapdragon mixture is a carefree, Zones 5–8­­. continuous bloomer that f lowers from late spring throughout the sum- ‘A z ur e R ush ’ g e ranium mer. It performs well in landscapes, Geranium ‘Azure Rush’. A hybrid of garden borders and containers, and is G. ‘Rozanne,’ ‘Azure Rush’ displays a perfect choice for home gardeners light blue flowers and a more moundlooking for water-wise, heat-loving ing habit than its famous parent. This plants. Deer and rabbit resistant. floriferous plant blooms from late Grows 12 to 14 inches tall and 12 to May until the first frost, and works 14 inches wide. Full sun. Annual. well in the front of beds or borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Full ‘J ams ’ N J e lli e s sun to partial shade. Zones 5–8.

‘Jams ’N Jellies Blackberry’ Vinca

Founded as a wholesale cut-flower business, Ball Horticultural Company (ballhort.com) has grown to become a leader in all facets of floriculture. Ball also promotes sustainable gardening practices worldwide.

‘Freak!’ Shasta Daisy

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Catharanthus roseus ‘Jams ’N Jellies BURPEE HOME GARDENS Blackberry’. Blooms begin in late Burpee (burpeehomegardens.com) spring and bring high-impact color has been bringing the best in seeds all season long. Heat and drought- to home gardeners since 1885. Burtolerant, Jams ’N Jellies are available in Blackberry (pictured) and AmeriSerenita Angelonia can Pie Mixture (Blackberry, Pacifica Really Red and Pacifica White).

Grows 14 to 16 inches tall and 10 to 12 inches wide. Full sun. Annual.

‘Azure Rush’ Geranium

BLOOMS OF BRESSINGHAM h o r t i c u lt u r e

A leader in identifying and selecting the finest perennials for almost 100 years, Blooms of Bressingham (bloomsofbressinghamplants.com) breeds their own varieties and cultivars.

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‘Blue A Fuse’ Petunia

Concertina Tulip Blend

Bumper Crop Grafted Tomatoes

pee Home Gardens is a collection of COLORBLENDS leading garden vegetables, herbs and Colorblends (colorblends.com) is a flowers, available as plants at local family-owned business specializing retailers. in pre-blended mixtures of tulips that combine two, three or more varieties B ump e r C rop for gorgeous spring shows. g raft e d tomato e s

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Six grafted tomatoes—‘Big Rainbow’, ‘Black Krim’, ‘Brandywine Pink’, ‘Brandywine Red’, ‘Mortgage Lifter’ and ‘San Marzano’—are available as part of Burpee’s new Bumper Crop line. Using a new twist on a natural, centuries-old technique, the varieties promise significantly higher yields, tough disease resistance and delicious fruit bursting with homegrown, heirloom flavor. Full sun.

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‘ B lu e A F us e ’ p e tunia

M uch N ic e n e ss tulip bl e n d

Petunia ×hybrida ‘Blue A Fuse’. The violet, yellow and whites shades of ‘Blue A Fuse’ annual provide random color patterns that will create a unique display of flowers in your garden. Blooms during the spring and summer. Works well in hanging baskets or containers. Grows 6 to 8 inches tall and 12 to 14 inches wide.

Full sun.

An exquisite composition of rich purples, pinks and yellows, this tulip blend looks like something you’d see on a dessert cart. Plant five bulbs per square foot in the fall at a depth of 5 inches. Full sun. Zones 3–7.

What are the colors of spring? Some gardeners like crescendos of bold color after a long winter, but others prefer light and airy hues that symbolize peace and tranquility. This tulip blend provides the latter: pure white, soft pink and butter yellow.

Plant five bulbs per square foot in the fall at a depth of 5 inches. Full sun.

Zones 3–7.

THE CONARD-PYLE CO. Founded in 1897 as a retail mailorder firm specializing in roses, The

Conard-Pyle Co. (conard-pyle.com) has evolved from a wholesale container nursery to a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, perennials and woody plants, introducing plants from other breeders around the world.

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Rosa Francis Meilland (‘Meitroni’).

This tall hybrid tea rose has a large, shell pink bloom and strong citrus fragrance. A multiple award winner in Europe for disease resistance and aesthetics, it’s the first hybrid tea rose to win the prestigious ADR contest in Germany where roses are observed for two years under no spray conditions. Created by Francis Meilland’s daughter, Michou, it’s only fitting that this new rose bears the name of the legendary breeder of the Peace Rose. Zones 5–9.

T ropic Escap e H ibiscus

Popcorn Drift Rose

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Bring a part of the tropics to your home garden. Tropic Escape Hibiscus features oversized, 6- to 9-inch blooms that have twice the flower longevity as regular hibiscus. Varieties include bright oranges, yellows, reds, pinks, white and blends of color that rest atop large, deep green foliage. Grows 3 to 11 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide. Moist, well-drained soil.

Zones 9–11.

DANZIGER Founded in 1953, Danziger “Dan” Flower Farm (danziger.co.il) is one of Israel’s leading floriculture companies. Danziger specializes in breeding varieties for cut flowers and bedding plants for the local market and for more than 60 countries worldwide.

Tropic Escape Hibiscus

R ay p e tunia P opcorn Drift ros e

Rosa Popcorn Drift (‘Novaroscop’).

This rose is a mutation of the popular Peach Drift and brings a new color to the Drift series. The blooms start out yellow and fade to cream-white, sometimes suffused with light pink.

The overall impression is yellow and cream, reminiscent of butterdrenched popped corn. Zones 5–11.

Petunia hybrid Ray. New to the incredibly popular Ray series is Black Ray, a black petunia, and Sunflower Ray, a bold petunia with striking black and yellow star patterns. The Francis Meilland Rose

Ray Petunia

COSTA FARMS

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Costa Farms (costafarms.com) is a third-generation family-owned business; it’s the leader in the indoor houseplant and bedding plant industry. Costa Farms operates domestically and abroad in the Dominican Republic and Far East, bringing new and innovative live plant products to the marketplace. hortmag.com

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England’s Rose Rose

Stream Lobularia

Glowing pink flowers are shallowly cupped at first; the outer petals eventually reflex back and reveal an attractive button eye. It blooms more or less continually from June through the end of the season with a strong, warm and spicy fragrance. Grows to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Zones 5–9.

W oll e rton O l d H all ros e

Wollerton Old Hall Rose

Rosa Wollerton Old Hall (‘Ausblanket’). This rose has a distinctive myrrh scent. The plump buds have attractive flashes of red, which open to form round, buttery yellow blooms series features large flowers, early- that eventually pale to a softer creamy flowering, long-lasting blooms and color. Position this rose where heat is a mounded plant shape. intense, out of afternoon sun. Grows 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Zones 5–9.

S tr e am lobularia

‘Fast Forward’ Muhly Grass

Lobularia hybrid Stream. If you love Silver Stream, the prolifically flowering lobularia, you’ll be thrilled with the newest colors in the series. Lavender Stream (pictured), Summer Stream and White Stream produce masses of delicate flowers on ballshaped plants. These fast growers provide a wonderful early scent of spring. Heat tolerant, they grow all through the summer. They’re ideal as filler in mixed containers, hanging baskets or window boxes.

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Family-operated David Austin Roses (davidaustinroses.com) is a rose breeder established in 1969. With a reputation for beautiful gardenerfriendly varieties, their English roses are grown in many countries around the globe.

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EMERALD COAST GROWERS A producer of starter plants for the nursery industry, Emerald Coast Growers (ecgrowers.com) specializes in ornamental grasses, perennial plants, hostas, daylilies, native plants and specialty annuals. ‘ Fast F orwar d ’ muhly g rass

Muhlenbergia capillaris ‘Fast Forward’. Flowering begins in August (late July in warm climates), significantly earlier than others in the species. Glowing orbs of delicate sunlit purple flowers dance over symmetrical, compact mounds of fine flat foliage. It prefers sun to part shade and grows 24 to 30 inches tall. Zones 6–10. ‘ Di v inity ’ sto k e s ast e r

Stokesia laevis ‘Divinity’. Large flowers open with a coy hint of yellow Rosa England’s Rose (‘Auslounge’). in the center, then mature to pure, En g lan d ’ s R os e ros e

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celestial, long-lasting white. Blooms stand serenely over neat mounds of broad, rich green, strap-like leaves.

‘Divinity’ prefers sun to part shade and grows just 12 to 14 inches tall.

Zones 5–9.

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY The leading international grower of premium blueberry nursery stock, supplying stock to commercial fruit growers, nurseries and retailers worldwide, Fall Creek Farm & Nursery (fallcreeknursery.com) has been in business for more than 30 years.

FLEMING’S FLOWER FIELDS

Peach Sorbet Blueberry

Since 1947, Fleming’s Flower Fields (f lemingsf lowerfields.com) has been a leader in the hybridization of perennial plants. Buyers have come to expect uniquely beautiful and exceptionally hardy plants from these hybridizing masters. ‘ C rystal B all’ har dy hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Crystal Ball’.

This hibiscus features 12-inch vibrant white f lowers that will solarlight your landscape. The refined maple leaf foliage contrasts with the glowP e ach S orb e t blu e b e rry ing blooms, creating a shimmering Vaccinium BrazelBerries Peach Sor- effect. Like all other Fleming varietbet. With undertones of peach flavor ies, ‘Crystal Ball’ can withstand temand four seasons of vivid color, Peach peratures as cold as -30˚F. Sorbet is a showstopper. This compact ornamental blueberry grows 1.5 ‘ H ypnotic ’ har dy hibiscus to 2 feet tall and bursts with vibrant Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Hypnotic’. spring foliage ranging from peach Sporting 12-inch whitish-pink flowto pink to orange to deep emerald. ers accented with red spokes extendWhite bell-shaped spring f lowers ing the length of its petals, this comgive rise to plump summer berries. pact hibiscus grows 3.5 feet wide.

In most climates the plant keeps its The dark purple, maple-leaf shaped leaves, which turn a rich eggplant color in winter. Zones 5–10.

‘Divinity’ Stokes Aster

Raspberry Shortcake

‘Crystal Ball’ Hardy Hibiscus

R aspb e rry S hortca k e raspb e rry

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Rubus BrazelBerries Raspberry Shortcake. This thornless dwarf raspberry shrub grows 2 to 3 feet tall and fruits during its first season. It’s a compact-mounding, low-maintenance plant that requires no staking or trellising, no companion pollinators and very little space. Raspberry Shortcake produces full-sized, super sweet raspberries on upright canes.

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‘Hypnotic’ Hardy Hibiscus

Pearlific Viburnum

Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the GreatPlants program (arboretum. unl.edu/greatplants) selects and promotes exceptional plants for Plants of the Year and for GreatPlants Releases and New Introductions.

C opp e r R i d g e s v iburnum

Copper Ridges Viburnum

Viburnum בGSLadges’ Copper Ridges. This plant features dramatically serrated foliage with deeply ridged veins described as looking like a “green ruffled potato chip.” Bright white flowers grace the tops of reddish-blush foliage, which becomes foliage provides a sharp contrast to copper with gold and red undertones the soft blooms. ‘Hypnotic’ can with- in the fall. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall and stand temperatures as cold as -30˚F. wide. Zones 5–8.

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‘Miss Melanie’ Dalmation Bellflower

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GREEN LEAF PLANTS Founded in the 1970s, Green Leaf Plants (glplants.com) has expanded into an industry-leading starter source for perennials and potted plants, offering ground covers, herbs, shrubs and grasses.

The Gardener’s Confidence Collection (gardenersconfidence.com) is supported by a network of experienced horticulturalists at quality nurseries throughout the United States. Their plants are evaluated for years to determine which are the best ‘ M iss M e lani e ’ Dalmatian in disease resistance, prolific blooms, b e llflow e r beautiful foliage and form.

Campanula portenschlagiana ‘Miss Melanie’. Featuring lavender-blue P e arlific v iburnum bell-shaped flowers that bloom in Virburnum Pearlific (‘PIIVIB-I’). June, ‘Miss Melanie’ grows on a comBeautiful pink-tinged buds open to pact plant to 8 to 10 inches tall and 11 white flowers with a mild fragrance. inches wide. Full sun to partial shade.

Even as a young plant, Pearlific flow- Zones 5-7. ers heavily in the spring. With its evergreen foliage and red fruit that HIGH COUNTRY ripens to black, year-round interest GARDENS makes it stand out in the garden. Full Committed to growing plants that sun to partial shade. Zones 6–9. create beautiful garden spaces year after year, High Country Gardens GREATPLANTS (highcountrygardens.com) has a A joint effort of the Nebraska Nurs- passion for creating new and unusual ery & Landscape Association and the perennials, grasses, and shrubs, par-

Weeden’s Hedgehog

ticularly suited for waterwise gardens and xeriscaping.

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Echinocereus chloranthus v. weedenii. A rare endemic species from the highest elevations of the Davis Mountains in west Texas, this subspecies of E. chloranthus is a xeric standout with its dense, glowing yellow spines that protect the yellowgreen stems. With a prolific, clustering habit, the plants mature into large multi-stemmed clumps that bloom with flowers in shades of green and brown. Weeden’s Hedgehog is very flowers from one stem! The attraccold hardy and withstands subzero tive blue blooms contrast with the temperatures with ease. Zones 5–9. creamy white and olive green variegated foliage. The flowers sit atop big O ran g e fla x l e af pimp e rn e l 3-inch stems that grow 2 to 3 feet tall Anagallis monelli v. monelli. The pro- and 2 feet wide. Deer resistant. Prefuse, bright orange flowers of this fers sandy loam soil but will tolerate perennial are second to none. Grow- heavy soil. Full sun. Zones 8–10. ing as a wide, flat mat of stems and evergreen, orange flaxleaf pimper- A n g e l W hit e butt e rfly bush nel can also be used as a fast-growing Buddleia Angel White (‘Hinebud3’). annual for pots and hanging baskets Inspired by the snow-capped Sierin very moist climates. Well-drained, ras in California, this stunning new low fertility soil. Zones 6–9. butterfly bush has a unique glacial

HINES GROWERS

Summer Sky African Lily

Angel White Butterfly Bush

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For close to 90 years, Hines Growers (hinesgrowers.com) has introduced some of the most innovative and popular plants on the market. With nursery facilities located in several states, their team of experts tests and evaluates hundreds of potential new plants to find the right products that will thrive in the landscape.

Orange Flaxleaf Pimpernel

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Lc Orchid Gaskell-Pumila ‘Azure Star’

Climbing Bauhinia

L c O rchi d Gas k e ll P umila ‘A z ur e S tar ’

Laeliocattleya hybrid. Beautiful, fragrant blooms make this cattleya hybrid a must-have for orchid growers. The large 5- to 6-inch flowers are light blue with deep blue petal flares at the tips and a deep blue lip. The flower received the “Highly Commended Certificate” award from the American Orchid Society. The compact plants will bloom twice a year when mature.

Variegated Boxleaf Azara

MONROVIA white color. The gleaming white flowers continuously bloom throughout the summer and are a breathtaking contrast against the deep bluishgray foliage. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall on a densely compact and abundantly flowering plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Zone 5.

LOGEE’S GREENHOUSES

Plum Passion Hydrangea

Since 1892, the Logee-Martin family (logees.com) has been growing and selling more than 1,000 varieties of tropical container plants for home and garden. They are the exclusive source of many varieties, both heirloom and new introductions.

C limbin g bauhinia

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Bauhinia bidentata. Beautifully dazzling orange-to-yellow flowers adorn this strong grower from Thailand, which blooms freely from late winter until late fall. The showy blooms emerge on the tips of new growth, opening yellow and darkening to a deep orange. Works well in containers. Full sun to partial shade.

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Monrovia (monrovia.com) is committed to enhancing the beauty and value of the North American landscape—one garden at a time. Their plants are bred to thrive and flourish, making garden landscapes works of living art.

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Azara microphylla ‘Variegata’. This azara is a dainty, upright, large bush or small tree with a fountain-like shape and arching branches of tiny, half-inch-long green leaves edged with a creamy white variegation. In late spring into early summer, the tiny petal-less flowers exude a vanilla fragrance. Summer gives way to clumps of orange-red berries. Grows 15 to 25 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide.

Full sun to partial shade. Zones 8–10.

P lum Passion hy d ran g e a

Hydrangea aspera Plum Passion.

Specially selected by Dan Hinkley, this unique shrub was discovered in China—the first ever purple-leaved hydrangea. Foliage is dark purple on the upper side of the leaf and rosy purple on the underside. Wispy, mid-

sized flowers are somewhat insignificant in contrast with the striking foliage. Grows 5 to 6 feet tall and wide.

Zones 7–10.

a mound of glossy, mahogany-black foliage. Compact, rounded growing habit. Full sun in moist soil. Zones 9–11.

PLANTHAVEN

PROVEN WINNERS

An independent agency, PlantHaven International (planthaven.com) provides expert service to plant breeders worldwide in bringing their new plant varieties to market.

For 15 years, Proven Winners (provenwinners.com) has made a commitment to sustainable production practices to provide plants that are not only better for gardeners, but that are also ultimately better for the environment.

‘ H awaiian P unch ’ colocasia

Colocasia esculenta ‘Hawaiian Punch’. The tropical green foliage of ‘Hawaiian Punch’ is a showstopper with its glowing red margin and red veins on the underside of the foliage held on glossy red stems. Tidy, clump-forming habit grows to 36 inches tall and wide at maturity.

Zones 7–11.

L e mon S lic e calibrachoa

Calibrachoa Superbells (‘Lemon Slice’). The unique color pattern of Lemon Slice has never been seen in a calibrachoa, and it’s sure to capture gardener’s attention and imagination. Calibrachoa are best grown in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes because they prefer wellM ystic Fantasy dahlia drained soil that dries out between Dahlia variabilis Mystic Fantasy waterings. No deadheading needed. (‘Hawaiian Dreams’). These unique Prefers full to partial sun. sun-kissed flamingo pink blooms have a soft yellow halo, raspberry eye P icasso in P in k p e tunia and a dark disk. Blooms appear from Petunia Supertunia (‘Picasso in early summer through late fall atop Pink’). Picasso in Pink has all the Lemon Slice Calibrachoa

‘Hawaiian Punch’ Colocasia

Mystic Fantasy Dahlia

Picasso in Pink Petunia

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‘Wavy Gravy’ Agave

‘Mercury Rising’ Coreopsis

Ellemetiana Agave

qualities gardeners love about Supertunia Pretty Much Picasso packed into a more upright habit and more subtle flower color. The plant is more compact, more mounding and about two-thirds as vigorous as Pretty Much Picasso and features clear pink flowers with a bright green edge. All Supertunia petunias are now bred to perform without deadheading. Full sun.

RANCHO TISSUE TECHNOLOGIES ‘Lipstick’ Siebold Catchfly

Known for expertly blending technology and true innovation, Rancho Tissue Technologies (ranchotissue. com) produces the finest tissue-cultured, custom-propagated plants in the world. ‘ Wav y Grav y ’ a g av e

Agave ellemetiana. Part of the Rancho Collection, this is a fabulous spineless selection. Full sun. Prefers partial shade in hotter climates.

Zones 7–8.

SUNNY BORDER NURSERIES A leading wholesale grower for more than 80 years, Sunny Border Nurseries, Inc. (sunnyborder.com) offers one of the most extensive selections of perennial plants around the world. ‘ M e rcury R isin g ’ cor e opsis

Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’. A color breakthrough, this is the first truly hardy, red-flowering coreopsis. ‘Mercury Rising’ has single, deep cherryred flowers that bloom continuously from June through October atop needle-like foliage. Known for good branching and disease resistance.

Grows 18 inches tall and 24 to 36 inches wide. Zones 5–8.

Agave ocahui ‘Wavy Gravy’. This is the newest dramatic and stunning selection of ocahui. It has undulating leaves, unlike other ocahui, and will be a fun addition to any patio or landscape. Hardy in cold and hot cli- ‘ L ipstic k ’ si e bol d catchfly mates. Full sun. Zones 9–11.

Lychnis sieboldii ‘Lipstick’. This plant

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displays very large, vermillion-orange flowers that grace the tops of dark green, lance-shaped foliage with dark burgundy undersides and purplishblack stems. Its compact, upright habit blooms from mid-June through August. Grows to a mature 24 inches tall. Full to partial sun. Zones 4–8.

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES Since 1992, Terra Nova Nurseries (terranovanurseries.com) has been a leader in plant breeding, cultivation and genetics. The wholesale nursery continues to produce award-winning premium perennials for the global market.

offering a wide variety of new and classic perennials of the finest quality.

‘Orange Vanilla Popsicle’ Kniphofia

‘ M i d ni g ht M ar v e l’ hibiscus

Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’. This hybrid of ‘Summer Storm’ and ‘Cranberry Crush’ boasts black-red buds that open to 9-inch scarletred flowers. Blooms rest atop winepurple, leathery, maple-like foliage.

An indeterminate bloomer, flowers bloom from mid-summer into early fall. Must be directly exposed to UV light to achieve a dark purple pigment. Compact habit reaches 4 feet tall and 4.5 feet wide. Full sun to light shade. Zones 4–9.

‘Midnight Marvel’ Hibiscus

‘ M i g hty C h e stnut ’ daylily ‘ Papri k a’ coral b e lls

Heuchera ‘Paprika’. This heuchera promises continuous color from early spring throughout the fall. Medium to large leaves glow a light shade of coral in the spring and darken to a cherry-coral hue in late summer and fall. Grows 12 inches tall and 16 inches wide. Part shade (full sun in Pacific Northwest). Zones 4–9.

Hemerocallis ‘Mighty Chestnut’.

This uniquely colored daylily produces 5.5-inch wide blossoms with a deep burgundy eye and gold throat, resting atop well-branched budded scapes. Rounded, ruffled petals open wide to reveal a perfect flower form and produce a sweet fragrance.

Grows to 30 inches tall. Full sun to partial shade, low to average moisture. Zones 3–9. •

‘ O ran g e Vanilla P opsicl e ’ k niphofia

Kniphofia ‘Orange Vanilla Popsicle’. The two-toned red-orange and creamy white flower spikes of ‘Orange Vanilla Popsicle’ bloom repeatedly throughout the summer.

Compact, short, grassy habit. Grows 20 inches tall and 14 inches wide. Full sun. Zones 6–9.

‘Paprika’ Coral Bells

‘Mighty Chestnut’ Daylily

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AMERICAN DAYLILY & PERENNIALS

Francis Meilland Rose

Possessing a strong nationwide reputation, American Daylily & Perennials (americandaylily.com) is a familyowned business that’s been breeding, growing and testing hybrid daylilies and perennials for 25 years. ‘ L e monn Vista’ daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Lemonn Vista.’ Recognized for its performance in the landscape, this daylily’s blooms appear in early to mid season and provide a long display of color for up to 185 days annually. Its mega-sized 6.5-inch fragrant blooms are perched above 24- to 30-inch tall scapes. It provides a tidy foreground planted in front of roses or previous All-American Daylily winners, ‘Frankly Scarlet’ or ‘Red Volunteer’. USDA Zones 4–10.

‘Lemonn Vista’ Daylily

ALL-AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS All-America Rose Selections (rose.org) is a nonprofit association dedicated to the introduction and promotion of exceptional roses. Because they operate one of the world’s most challenging horticultural testing programs, they confidently recommend roses that will be easy to grow and require minimal care. The 2013 winner is: F rancis M e illan d ros e

Rosa Francis Meilland (‘Meitroni’).

The Francis Meilland is a tall hybrid tea rose, whose namesake commemorates the centenary of French horticulturist Francis Meilland’s birth.

This bushy rose has a 2-inch soft pink bloom that features a sweet citrus fragrance. Grows approximately 6.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Full sun.

‘South Pacific Scarlet ’ F1 Canna

ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS For nearly 80 years, All-America Selections (all-americaselections.org) has tested new garden seed varieties in national test plots. Their awards promote new varieties that have demonstrated superior performance in the gardens. ‘ S outh Pacific S carl e t ’ F1 canna

Canna ‘South Pacific Scarlet’ F1.

‘South Pacific Scarlet’ will add a touch of the tropics with showy, 4-inch flowers that bloom all summer long in a delicious shade of scarlet. This florifhortmag.com

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erous flower grows between 4 and 5 feet tall, and the colorful blooms are produced on a flower spike held above the large-leafed statuesque plants. The flowers appear early, bloom consistently all summer and withstand a light frost. Canna is a perennial, but can be treated as an annual by northern gardeners. Zones 7–10. ‘ C h e y e nn e S pirit ’ con e flow e r

Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’. This stunning first-year flowering conef lower captures the spirit of the North American plains by producing a delightful mix of flower colors from rich purple, pink, red and orange tones to lighter yellows, creams and white. As an added bonus, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ does not require a lot of water and works best in perennial borders, mass landscapes, butterfly gardens or as a cut flower. Full sun.

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Catharanthus roseus ‘Jams ’N Jellies Blackberry’. “A most unique and exciting color” is one judge’s comment about this stunning vinca that can appear almost black in some settings. The velvety deep purple flowers are an excellent accent plant and work beautifully in combination with other flowers that are powder blue, bright pink, white and/or lavender. The 1- to 2-inch dark purple flowers are offset by shiny, deep green foliage, creating a striking color combination. Grows 12 to 16 inches tall. Full sun.

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England gardens. Named in honor of plantsman Ed Cary, it highlights a diverse selection of proven performers for the Northeast.

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Abies veitchii. Veitch’s silver fir is native to Japan, living in cool mountain forests. It grows quickly to 50 to 75 feet. Noted for its conical form, contrasting new foliage and bluishgreen color, as well as its purplishbrown cones, it’s a fine specimen tree that is easily transplanted. Full sun.

Zones 3–9.

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Sawara Falsecypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera’.

The Sawara falsecypress is another Japanese native that readily adapts to New England growing conditions.

This evergreen has scale-like foliage and long, fine-textured, string-like branches. Its pendulous habit makes it particularly graceful in the landscape and is best used as a specimen or screen. ‘Filifera Aurea’ is a golden foliage form. Zones 5–8.

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Queen Anne’s lace and large, mapleshaped leaves. American Meadows nursery lists it third in its top 10 wildflowers, deeming it “one of the most underappreciated native wildflowers in North America.” Attracts bees, birds and butterflies. Grows in moist, well-drained soil. Full sun.

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Pinus strobiformis. Named Conifer of the Year, this beautiful, adaptable conifer has soft, blue-green needles.

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Quercus ellipsoidalis. Tree of the Year goes to Northern pin oak for its outstanding bright red fall color and tolerance of high pH soils. Glossy, dark green deep-cut foliage grows columnar in form, but lower branches tend to droop to the ground. A member of the red oak group, its bark is gray to black or dark brown with inner park that is light orange. Grows to a mature 60 to 75 feet.

Viburnum opulus var. americanum ‘Redwing’. The Shrub of the Year boasts four strong seasons of interest. From spring with its large, lacy white flowers and into fall with brilliant autumn hues and bright red fruits that last through winter, Redwing continually adds color to the landscape. The fruit is edible, but tart, and can be used to make jams. Grows 10 to 12 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide.

Zones 2–7.

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berries in early fall. Striking, smooth cinnamon-red to purplish exfoliating bark appears as the plant matures.

Grows 18 to 36 inches tall and 5 to 8 feet wide in full to partial shade. Prefers well-drained soils and is tolerant of xeric conditions once established.

Zones 5–8.

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Arctostaphylos ×coloradensis ‘Chief- T e nn e ss e e purpl e tain’. Oval leaves emerge with a red- con e flow e r dish tint changing to dark green. Echinacea tennesseen sis. Now White f lowers tinged with pink removed from the Federal Endanappear in late spring followed by red gered Species list, this American hortmag.com

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Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blue Heaven’. The Grass of the Year is new to the horticultural scene. It was selected by the University of Minnesota for its upright habit and beautiful, blue-gray foliage that turns burgundy red with purple and violet highlights. Requires little to no watering after the first year, and it tolerates clay or sand and acidic or alkaline pH. Grows 4 feet tall. Full sun. Zones 3–8.

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Crambe maritima Curly Leaf. This sea kale is a robust traditional European perennial potherb forming impressive 24-inch tall and 24- to 30-inch wide clumps of gorgeous, wavy, waxy blue foliage. In spring, clusters of dazzling white flowers grace the garden. This beautiful perennial offers larger-scale, summer-long interest for dry gardens and tolerates a wide range of moderate to dry soil conditions. Full sun. Zones 4–8.

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purple coneflower is a refreshing addition to summer borders. Conservation efforts have brought onceendangered native populations back to healthy levels. Beautiful purplepink flowers bloom during summer, always facing east. Grows 18 to 24 inches tall and 15 to 18 inches wide.

Full sun to partial shade. Zones 5–6.

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Sedum sediforme Turquoise Tails.

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troughs, permanent containers, rock gardens, patio gardens, fairy gardens, green roofs and smaller gardens. mounds in midsummer, creating a sculptural accent for xeric gardens. S cott ’ s cl e matis Grows 4 to 6 inches tall and 6 to 12 Clematis hirsutissima var. scotinches wide. Deer resistant. Zones tii. This clematis makes a mound 5–10. of blue-green lacy foliage topped in late spring and early summer by large, NEW PROGRAM: PLANT nodding blue flowers. Bees and bumSELECT PETITES blebees frequent the bell-shaped blosThe Plant Select Petites program soms. Shimmering golden seed heads debuts noteworthy, well-adapted, follow suit. Grows 8 to 15 inches tall unusual plants of smaller stature that and 12 to 15 inches wide, blooming have not yet been readily available or May through July. Full sun. Zones known to gardeners. The program 4–7. also promotes innovative ways to plant and enjoy these treasures in S an d ia coral b e lls garden situations where small gem- Heuchera pulchella. A miniature like but tough plants are best suited: version of the well-known coral

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Linum narbonense. This Mediterranean form of blue f lax is much more long-lived and fuller than the Western native species. Blooming for months on end, the deep sky blue f lowers are larger and more f laring. This robust plant grows 15 to 18 inches tall and offers a dense mound of attractive, nearly evergreen foliage. Thrives in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and tolerates xeric conditions once established.

Zones 5–8.

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‘Sungelonia White’ Angelonia

Sandia Coral Bells

angelonias, especially when grown in pots, this cultivar displays bright white blooms all season. Annual.

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bells with a tidy evergreen tussock of ruffled fresh green leaves, spikes of petite rose-pink bells emerge in late spring, attracting hummingbirds and bees. Native to high elevation sites in New Mexico, it thrives in well-drained soils in full sun to shade with moderate to low water. Grows 8 inches tall and 6 to 10 inches wide.

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tial shade. This is the true wild form Da k ota Gol d h e l e nium rarely found in the trade. Zones 4–8. Helenium Dakota Gold. As far as tough plants go, this one is hard to PRAIRIE STAR beat. Despite heat and drought, these Award winners from Prairie Star plants grow strong and display cheer(prairiestarflowers.com) are flower ful yellow flowers on delicate-looking varieties best adapted to the challeng- foliage. Annual. ing prairie climate. They have exhibited superior performances for two or B lu e M y M in d d warf more years in Kansas State Univer- mornin g g lory sity’s bedding-plant research trials. Evolvulus ×Blue My Mind. A nice Plants are rated for vigor, substance low-growing flower that loves hot and floriferousness. weather, this beauty offers a rare blue color for both containers and land‘ S un g e lonia W hit e ’ scape beds. Annual.

Primula elatior. Charming but tough, this primrose is more persistent, heat tolerant and drought tolerant thanmost of its kin. Clusters of soft yellow flowers rise above pale green rosettes of foliage in spring. Plants grow 10 an g e lonia to 15 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches Angelonia angustifolia ‘Sungelonia wide in moderate to dry soils in par- White’. One of the most vigorous

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These compact butterfly bush plants are great for small spaces or containers. Loaded with blooms and available in a variety of colors, they mature at 12 inches tall and 16 inches wide. Full sun. Annual.

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Solenostemon scutellariodes Under the Sea ‘Gold Anemone’. When people see this plant up close, they usually say, “Wow, what a crazy leaf!”

This cultivar has eye-catching foliage with its deep lobes. Plants are wellbranched and stay fairly compact.

Annual.

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Begonia ×hybrida. A gorgeous foliage plant for shady containers, this begonia has huge glossy leaves. It can also be brought indoors as a houseplant during the winter. Annual. ‘ S ilv e r L e af Y e llow ’ h e lichrysum

Helichrysum ‘Silver Leaf Yellow’.

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Petunia ‘Supertunia Indigo Charm’.

This is a nicely scaled petunia with smaller f lowers and foliage that works well in containers or small spaces. The annual’s indigo color is sharp, even during the hottest part of the summer. Grows 11 inches tall and 30 inches wide. Full sun. •

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Providing customers with plant treasures not found in the mass horticultural market is Avant Gardens’ (www.avantgardensne.com) mission.

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Bear’s breeches Acanthus spinosus. This hardy, bold accent plant sports large, shiny green thistle-like foliage and 3-foot flower spikes with mauve blooms. Hardier than Acanthus mollis, Bear’s breeches thrives in hot, dry climates. Full sun to partial shade. USDA Zones 5–9.

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‘David Verity’ cuphea Cuphea ‘David Verity’. Due to its lack of photogenic allure, you must meet this plant in person. A new plant, ‘David Verity’ is a continuously blooming hummingbird magnet that never needs deadheading.

It sports tubular orange “cigarette” flowers rimmed in white that bloom in profusion on a compact, bushy plant through November. Its foliage sports a burgundy flush in the fall.

Grows 2 feet tall and wide. Full sun to partial shade. Zones 8–10.

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Eden Climber Rose Rosa Eden Climber (‘Meiviolin’).

Eden Climber is a modern hybrid climber with excellent vigor and disease resistance, yet it displays romantic, fully double soft pink and white f lowers reminiscent of oldfashioned hybrids. This rose blooms

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underappreciated plant, Silvervein Creeper resembles native Virginia Creeper, but features a more restrained habit in the garden. Boasting variegated foliage—dark green in the summer and brilliant red in the fall—Silvervein Creeper is selfclinging and will not stage a garden coup d’etat while you’re on vacation.

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Royal Raindrops crab apple Malus Royal Raindrops. This very hardy tree is popular for its yearround interest—beautiful rose-pink flowers in spring, stunning cutleaf hortmag.com

purple foliage, orange-red fall color and red fruits that hang on into December. It grows into a 20-foot disease-resistant tree that fits into almost any garden. Zones 4–8.

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Raulston allspice Calycanthus ×raulstonii ‘Hartlage Wine’. This is a special 6- to 8-foot shrub with spicy aromatic leaves and yellow fall color. The most stunning feature is the large unique wine-red and yellow bicolor fragrant flowers.

Zones 6–9.

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‘Rosita’ hummingbird mint Agastache cana ‘Rosita’. ‘Rosita’ is a semi-dwarf form with about 50 percent more flowers than the species.

The flowers and foliage have a sweet herbal scent, and the plant is a hummingbird magnet with its profusion of nectar-rich flowers. Hummingbird

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mints have become more popular among perennial gardeners in the past five years; ‘Rosita’ is one of the very best of the genus. Zones 5–10.

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‘Autumn Embers’ muhly grass Muhlenbergia reverchonii ‘Autumn Embers’. This incredible native ornamental grass covers itself with big, airy plumes of tiny pink flowers in late summer and early fall. Easily one of the showiest native grasses, this species is both cold hardy and very tolerant of heat and humidity.

Because it’s easily grown across much of the United States, this species provides a spectacular display matched by few other ornamental grasses.

Zones 5–9.

Meyer lemon Citrus ×meyeri ‘Meyer’. This is a popular-selling plant because of its culinary aspects and its ability to produce lots of fruit in a small container. Beginning gardeners are successful with Meyer lemon as long as they water accurately (not too wet, not too dry) and give it full sun. The actual lemons from this plant are much sweeter and have a distinctive lemony flavor that you can’t get from commercial lemons. Zones 9–11.

begonias should sell more than they do because they’re well suited for beginning gardeners and for those who love to grow houseplants.

Appropriately named, ‘Ring of Fire’ W oul d li k e to s e e mor e makes a dramatic statement with its LOGEE’S GREENHOUSES custom e rs try: vibrant red rim and silver patternSince 1892, the Logee-Martin family ‘Ring of Fire’ begonia ing set against deep green veining. (logees.com) has been growing and Begonia Rex hybrid. Logee’s believes Its brilliance holds even as the leaves hortmag.com

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Super-sized elephant ear Colocasia gigantea ‘Thailand Giant’.

People all across the country have grown crazy for this super-sized elephant ear—our top-selling plant of all time. In the wild, the original plant reached a massive 9 feet tall.

For us, each individual leaf grows in excess of 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide.

Starting in late summer, the plants are adorned with amazing clusters of dramatically large, pleasantly scented white flowers. Full sun to partial shade.

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‘Goldsturm’ highlight the garden in late summer. This is a long-blooming, low-maintenance, long-lived perennial that’s disease and pest resistant, with a long-lasting cut flower. Adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions, ‘Goldsturm’ spreads somewhat rapidly once established.

Be sure to deadhead to prolong its blooming season. It’s outstanding in mass plantings, as a border perennial, in meadow and prairie gardens, as well as a noninvasive groundcover.

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‘Marble Arch’ is a hardy, reliable and unusual ornamental that makes a wonderful summer border flower.

The upper floral bracts of the bushy 2-foot tall plants provide a gorgeous midsummer display, with vibrant flags of color in perfectly matched shades of intense indigo-blue, rich rose and pure white, all with a lovely intricate tracery of tiny green veins.

Butterflies and honeybees are sure to love it. Full sun.

Pennisetum Royal Collection Pennisetum Royal Collection varieties reign supreme in garden or container. Lesser fountain grasses fade when the heat is on, but the Royal Collection forms processions of graceful blades, ever darker and more regal as the season intensifies.

The second generation brings delightful color and form to small spaces, with more decorative habits and enhanced disease resistance.

‘Princess Caroline’ features brilliant purple leaves, longer than those of first-generation ‘Princess’, but arched becomingly for slightly shorter height. ‘Princess Molly’ is the most petite offspring to date, draped in deep burgundy leaves at under 2 feet. ‘First Knight’ boasts the deepest, darkest, blackest purple of them all with a sword thrust of upright leaves in the center, arching around the edges. Full sun. •

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