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Sunset — the West’s most trusted source of gardening information for more than 80 years — is excited to introduce its 2013 Collection. These varieties are lowmaintenance, water-wise, and selected especially for your Western landscape. Full of brilliant color and vibrant texture, find them at a garden center near you.
for the Western Garden Save Our Water has partnered with Sunset to create new tools to help Californians save water while enjoying beautiful and lush landscaping. Watch for the Save OurWater logo in this brochure, identifying low-water use plants in the Collection. To uncover more ideas on saving water indoors and out, visit SaveOurH2O.org
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A plant’s performance is governed by the total climate: length of growing season, timing and amount of rainfall, winter lows, summer highs, wind, and humidity.
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‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ PP16988
SUNSET ZONES 4-24, 28-35 SIZE 2-3’ H x 3-3.5’ W
Looking for a dwarf, easy care, evergreen shrub that flowers and provides yearlong color? Kaleidoscope is as versatile as it is colorful, with chameleon-like foliage that changes with the seasons from golden yellow in spring, to orange-red in fall. 2
‘Silver Shadow’ Compact Astelia Astelia chathamica x nervosa ‘Silver Shadow’ PP22195
SUNSET ZONES 4- 6, 14-17, 19-24 SIZE 2-3’ H x 3-4’ W
Bold strappy silver foliage adds height to container gardens and succulent plantings. This clumping perennial contrasts well with darker leafed Phormium and Loropetalums. Can be used or overwintered as an indoor plant in bright indirect light. 3
‘Orange Rocket’ Berberis Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’ PP18411
SUNSET ZONES 2B, 3-24 SIZE 4’ H x 1.5’ W
This award winning barberry sports a unique color combination for an easy care shrub. New spring foliage starts out a vibrant coral, ages to mid green, then turns ruby red for fall. Useful as a vertical element in borders, landscapes, or containers.
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‘Diamond Heights’ Ceanothus Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus ‘Diamond Heights’
SUNSET ZONES 16-24 SIZE 1’ H x 4-5’ W
Ceanothus is a West Coast native, prized for its summer drought tolerance and ability to cover a slope with zero maintenance. Diamond Heights combines these qualities with brilliant golden yellow and bright green foliage for year round interest. Fabulous with Black Adder Phormium and Carex Everillo. 5
‘Everillo’ Carex Oshimensis Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’ PP21002
SUNSET ZONES 3-9, 14-24 SIZE 12-18” H x 12-18” W
Dramatic statement plant to brighten up shady spots, or add a pop of color to a mixed container. This easy care grass can be used as a groundcover, or to edge a path or patio, or try tucking it into a living wall or window box. 6
‘Little Miss Sunshine’ Cistus Rockrose corbariensis ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ PP22364
SUNSET ZONES 4-9, 14-24, 26, 28, 31 SIZE 12” H x 12-18” W
We love Cistus. Poor soil, drought, salt, wind, and heat...They take it all. Add deer, pest, and fire resistance, what’s not to love? This new charmer stays compact without pruning, and even looks great when not in bloom.
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‘Tequila Sunrise’ Coprosma Mirror plant ‘Tequila Sunrise’ PP18392
SUNSET ZONES 14-24 SIZE 23-36” H x 24-36” W
Coprosmas are garden chameleons. New growth starts off emerald green and gold, turns to orange with gold, and finally ends up orange and red. Left unpruned, plants will naturally grow in a pyramidal shape, or can be clipped into shape. Great as an accent shrub in borders or containers. 8
‘Design-A-Line’ Cordyline Cordyline ‘Design-a-Line Burgundy’ PPAF
SUNSET ZONES 5-9, 12-24 SIZE 3’ H x 3’ W
Unique cascading grass-like habit is ideal for containers, on patios, along walls or walkways, or as accent plants in mixed borders. This low-maintenance plant provides rich, burgundy color all year, and works great with succulents. 9
Clarity Blue™ Dianella Dianella hybrid ‘DP401’ Clarity BlueTM PPAF
SUNSET ZONES 5, 8, 9, 14-24 SIZE 24-30” H x 18-24” W
Dianella are the ultimate easy care plants. This tough new hybrid gets strong upright Phormium-like growth from one parent, and deep blue color from the other. A play well with succulents, and makes a great container plant. sunsetwesterngardencollection.com
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Digiplexis® Illumination™ Flame Digiplexis® Illumination® ‘Apricot’ PPAF
SUNSET ZONES 5, 8, 9, 14-24 SIZE 24-36” H x 18” W
WOW! Every now and then a new plant comes along that really knocks our socks off, and this one is perfect for our Western climates. Foxglove was crossed with a shrubby Isoplexis, which resulted in a perennial re-blooming apricot-orange garden wonder. 11
Jubilation™ Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leeone’ PP21983
SUNSET ZONES 7-9, 12-16, 18-24 SIZE 3-4’ H x 3-4’ W
Tropical Gardenia fragrance on a cold hardy, evergreen, easy care plant. Jubilation flowers heavily from spring through fall with masses of white blooms. Plant near patios, porches, decks, and other outdoor living areas where the fragrance can be enjoyed. 12
Emerald Snow® Loropetalum Loropetalum ‘Shang-white’ PP21738
SUNSET ZONES 6-9, 14-24 SIZE 2-3’ H x 3-4’ W
Loropetalums have a naturally elegant, layered habit that works beautifully in any landscape or container garden. By selecting a dwarf variety like Emerald Snow, you can give your shears a rest, and never worry about pruning again.
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Purple Diamond® Loropetalum Compact Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-hi’ PP18331
SUNSET ZONES 6-9, 14-24 SIZE 3-4’ H x 4’ W
Combining colorful flowers with year-round deep purple foliage, Purple Diamond holds its purple color better than others. Useful as an accent shrub in borders and containers, a foundation plant, low hedge, or in mass plantings. 14
Purple Pixie® Loropetalum Weeping Loropetalum chinense ‘Peack’ PP18441
SUNSET ZONES 6-9, 14-24 SIZE 1’ H x 4-5’ W
First ground cover Loropetalum! Easy to grow, lowmaintenance dwarf shrub holds rich purple foliage year round. Purple Pixie is great as a border edger, in mass plantings, on slopes or cascading over retaining walls. Adds vibrant color spilling over containers and hanging baskets. 15
‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’ PP20183
SUNSET ZONES 4-9, 14-24 SIZE 3’ H x 3’ W
‘Soft Caress’ has everything we love about Mahonia, without the pesky thorns! Compact enough to use in containers, yet large enough for foundation plantings or borders, they provide fabulous texture to the shade garden. sunsetwesterngardencollection.com
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Blush Pink™ Nandina Nandina ‘AKA’ PP19916
SUNSET ZONES 3-33 SIZE 2’ H x 1.5-2’ W
Unique, blush-colored young foliage from spring until fall, turning to deep green mature foliage. Blush Pink makes the perfect short hedge or color accent to evergreen shrubs. Its dense low growth habit is perfect for any garden or mixed container. 17
Flirt™ Nandina Nandina ‘Murasaki’ PP21391
SUNSET ZONES 3-33 SIZE 1-2’ H x 1.5-2’ W
Stunning deep red new growth from spring until fall accentuates the evergreen leaves of this nandina. Flirt holds its superior red color through the summer unlike similar varieties. Space 2 feet apart for groundcover or low hedge. Perfect in mixed beds and containers. 18
Obsession™ Nandina Nandina ‘Seika’ PP21891
SUNSET ZONES 3-33 SIZE 2-3’ H x 2-3’ W
This new and distinctive nandina is an improved selection of ‘Gulfstream’. With its compact, dense growth habit, and brilliant red new foliage, Obsession is a great easy care choice for your garden or containers.
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‘Black Adder’ Phormium Phormium ‘Black Adder’ PP20451
SUNSET ZONES 7-9, 14-24 SIZE 3-4’ H x 3’ W
Dramatic dark burgundy foliage on this evergreen perennial holds its color and its size. Great in mixed borders, containers, and can even be planted as a hedge. Leaves provide structure in flower arrangements. Protect from frost in colder climates. 20
Mojo® Pittosporum Pittosporum tobira Mojo® PP16188
SUNSET ZONES 5, 6, 8-31 SIZE 2-3’ H x 2-3’ W
Mojo is the perfect easy care shrub! Excellent as a container plant, mass planted as ground or slope cover, a low hedge, or as an accent plant in borders.Year round foliage can also be used in cut arrangements and wreaths 21
Chef ’s Choice® Rosemary Rosemary officinalis ‘Roman Beauty’ PP18192
SUNSET ZONES 4-24 SIZE 12-18” H x 12” W
An outstanding new Rosemary specially selected for its higher oil content and spicy flavor. With a compact, mounding habit, this is the Rosemary of choice for container, herb, and kitchen gardens. Chef’s Choice is a registered trademark.
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Amistad® Salvia Salvia ‘Amistad’ PPAF
SUNSET ZONES 8,9, 14-24 SIZE 3-4’ H x 3’ W
Dark purple flowers with nearly black calyx bloom constantly from early spring until frost, without pruning. Amistad is more compact and has a fuller habit than other guaranitica types. Flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. 23
’Ember’s Wish’ Salvia Salvia ‘Ember’s Wish’ PP21889
SUNSET ZONES 16-24 SIZE 3-4” H x 3” W
Glowing coral flowers cover these tough plants from early spring to frost. Her blooms won’t fade in the heat, forming a ball of color in your yard with no pruning or deadheading. A portion of plant proceeds go to Make-A-Wish® AU 24
‘Love and Wishes’ Salvia Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ PPAF
SUNSET ZONES 16-24 SIZE 3-4’ H x 3’ W
Deep Purple flowers cover these tough plants from early spring to frost. Like her cousin Wendy’s Wish Salvia, this Salvia will form a ball of color in your yard, with no pruning or deadheading. A portion of plant proceeds go to Make-A-Wish® AU. sunsetwesterngardencollection.com
We understand our Western gardens have unique challenges, and we have chosen plants that will thrive in yours.
At Sunset, we’ve been offering gardening advice for more than 80 years and will continue to be your source for care and planting tips as well as design and style ideas.
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