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We at Sunset magazine are excited to announce the introduction of the new Sunset Western Garden Collection. Since 1967, we have delivered gardening knowledge especially for the Western United States in our Sunset Western Garden Books,
and we are especially pleased to release these top performing plants uniquely suited for the Western garden. Reap the rewards for seasons to come as we explore innovative breeding projects and bring the best finds to you.
Exceptional Plants for the Western Garden For more information on the Sunset Western Garden Collection, visit:
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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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The Sunset Western Garden Collection plant tags and this catalog will help you choose the best plants from the collection for your specific climate area and your garden.
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Patios made brighter with striking grasses and weeping perennials.
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‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ PP16988 Looking for a dwarf, easy care evergreen shrub that flowers and provides year long 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.
Plant Features BLOOM Soft pink buds and white flowers SIZE 2-3’ H x 3-3.5’ W HABIT Habit SUNSET ZONES 4-24, 28-35
Mix & match arctotis in fun, playful colors. Best of all, they’re deer resistant!
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Bumble Bee™ Arctotis
Arctotis Bumble Bee™ PP19170 Bright yellow daisy flowers rise above dense, silvery green foliage. The compact, upright habit looks good in containers or garden borders, and the plentiful blooms are sure to attract butterflies. Deer resistant.
Plant Features BLOOM Yellow flowers spring through summer SIZE 8-10” H x 12-16” W HABIT Upright SUNSET ZONES 8,9, 14-24
Cherry Frost™ Arctotis
Arctotis Cherry Frost™ Deep red daisy flowers rise above dense, silvery green foliage. The compact, upright habit looks good in containers or gardens, and the plentiful blooms are sure to attract butterflies. Deer resistant.
Plant Features BLOOM Deep red flowers SIZE 10-16” H x 12-16” W HABIT Upright SUNSET ZONES 8,9, 14-24
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Hearts & Tarts™ Arctotis Arctotis Hearts & Tarts™
Bright orange-red daisy flowers rise above dense, silvery green foliage. The compact, upright habit looks good in containers or gardens, and the plentiful blooms are sure to attract butterflies. Deer resistant.
Plant Features BLOOM Orange-red flowers SIZE 8-12” H x 10-12” W HABIT Upright SUNSET ZONES 8,9, 14-24
Pink Sugar™ Arctotis
Arctotis Pink Sugar™ Daisy flowers in the sunset hues of pink, orange and yellow rise above dense, silvery green foliage. The compact, upright habit looks good in containers or gardens, and the plentiful blooms are sure to attract butterflies. Deer resistant.
Plant Features BLOOM Multicolored flowers SIZE 10-14” H x 12-16” W HABIT Upright SUNSET ZONES 8,9, 14-24
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‘Silver Shadow’ Compact Astelia
Astelia chathamica x nervosa ‘Silver Shadow’ PP22195 Bold strappy silver foliage adds height to container gardens and succulent plantings. This evergreen, clumping perennial contrasts well with darker leafed Phormium and Loropetalums. Can be used as an indoor plant in bright indirect light.
Plant Features BLOOM Insignificant SIZE 3’ H x 3-4’ W HABIT Clumping SUNSET ZONES 5, 6,14-17, 19-24
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Water-wise Astelia offers year-round interest, easy care, heat tolerance & adds height to container gardens.
‘Evergold’ Carex
Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ Unbeatable choice for edging and mass planting as a ground cover. Arching blades of evergreen, variegated dark green and creamy yellow foliage are great for adding color and texture to plantings or containers. Tolerates dry shade with occasional watering.
Plant Features BLOOM Insignificant SIZE 12-18” H x 12-18” W HABIT Clumping SUNSET ZONES 3-9, 14-24
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‘Diamond Heights’ Ceanothus Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus ‘Diamond Heights’
Brilliant, variegated foliage spreads making this an excellent ground cover or container plant. Clusters of pale blue flowers are secondary to the dense growth of the dark green splashed chartreuse to yellow leaves.
Plant Features BLOOM Pale blue flower clusters in spring SIZE 1’ H x 4-5’ W HABIT Low growing SUNSET ZONES 5-9, 14-24
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‘Design-A-Line Burgundy’ Cordyline
Cordyline ‘Design-a-Line Burgundy’ PPAF Striking, burgundy-colored weeping foliage forms a tight, dense clump. The long, narrow leaves have enough substance so they arch gracefully. Exciting option for adding height to containers or mixed borders.
Plant Features BLOOM White flowers mid to late summer SIZE 3’ H x 3’ W HABIT Clumping ZONES 6-9, 12-24
Jubilation™ Gardenia
‘Pineapple Popsicle’ Kniphofia
Tropical gardenia fragrance on a cold hardy, easy care plant. Jubilation flowers 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.
Pineapple Popsicle is a versatile reblooming perennial that will fill your garden with clear yellow flowers spikes from June through October. Great for adding height and structure to a mixed border, container, or cut flower arrangement.
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BLOOM White flowers in spring, reblooming summer to fall SIZE 3-4’ H x 3-4’ W HABIT Upright SUNSET ZONES 7-9, 12-16, 18-24
BLOOM Yellow flowers summer through fall SIZE 14-26” H x 25” W HABIT Clumping SUNSET ZONES 4-24
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leeone’ PP21983
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Kniphofia ‘Pineapple Popsicle’ PPAF
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Variegated Flax Lily Dianella tasmanica ‘Variegata’
Strappy, boldly variegated, yellow-striped green leaves are a sublime accent for shady areas. Added interest is provided by the small, light blue flowers that mature to long lasting, bright blue berries. Makes an attractive accent in containers.
Plant Features BLOOM Light blue flowers in spring SIZE 15-18” H x 12” W HABIT Clumping SUNSET ZONES 9, 14-24
‘Peaches and Cream’ Lonicera
‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia
This new honeysuckle has huge fragrant blooms, and will keep blooming all summer and fall. Perfect in the landscape, or in containers, Peaches and Cream will keep its shape, and won’t become garden pest. As easy to grow as it is gorgeous, it tolerates heat, humidity and drought.
Few plants offer the texture that ‘Soft Caress’ provides in the shade garden. In winter, bright yellow flowers stand atop the slender, bamboolike foliage. Compact enough to use in containers, yet large enough for foundation plantings or borders.
Lonicera periclymenum ‘Inov 86’ PP21839
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BLOOM Pink and white flowers SIZE 5-6’ H x 2-3’ W HABIT Climbing or groundcover SUNSET ZONES 4-24
Mahonia eurybracteata ‘Soft Caress’ PP20183
Plant Features BLOOM Bright yellow flowers followed by blue berries SIZE 3’ H x 3’ W HABIT Upright SUNSET ZONES 6-9, 14-24
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A trio of containers repeats color for impact. Purple hued accents from Black Adder Phormium & Purple Pixie Loropetalum spice up the mix.
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Emerald Snow® Loropetalum
Compact Loropetalum ‘Shang-white’ PP21738 Covers with pure white blooms in spring, and sporadically through summer and fall; dense, green foliage with lime green new growth. Layered growth habit requires little pruning.
Plant Features BLOOM White blooms SIZE 3’-4’ H x 3’-4’ W HABIT Compact, mounding SUNSET ZONES 6-9, 14-24
Purple Diamond® Loropetalum
Purple Pixie® Loropetalum
Combining colorful flowers and foliage with controlled growth, Purple Diamond is a gem. Unlike some other loropetalums that can swallow your house, this one grows 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Showy pink flowers appear in spring and sometimes summer. Deep, rich purple foliage holds its color all season.
With its dwarf size and weeping habit, Purple Pixie is great as a ground cover but can also add vibrant color to containers. Showy pink flowers and rich purple foliage all season.
Compact Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-hi’ PP18331
Plant Features BLOOM Magenta Ribbons SIZE 4’ H x 4’ W HABIT Compact, mounding SUNSET ZONES 6-9, 14-24
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Weeping Loropetalum chinense ‘Peack’ PP18441
Plant Features BLOOM Magenta Ribbons SIZE 1’ H x 4-5’ W HABIT Compact, mounding SUNSET ZONES 6-9, 14-24, 26, 28, 31
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‘Georgie Red’
Mimulus ‘Georgie Red’ PPAF
Georgie Mimulus Series Shrubby, mounding growth is covered with flowers that are larger than other mimulus. These four bloom steadily throughout the season, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Great low maintenance plant for containers and beds.
‘Georgie Tangerine’ Mimulus ‘Georgie Tangerine’ PPAF
‘Georgie White’
Mimulus ‘Georgie White’ PPAF
Plant Features BLOOM Available in red, tangerine, yellow or white SIZE 24-36” H x 18-36” W HABIT Mounding SUNSET ZONES 8-9, 14-24
The Georgie Mimulus series attracts birds & butterflies and is drought tolerant. Try combining the four vivid colors.
‘Georgie Yellow’
Mimulus ‘Georgie Yellow’ PPAF
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These new nandinas add year round interest with richer color than traditional varieties.
Blush Pink® Nandina
Nandina domestica ‘AKA’ PP19916 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 low growth habit is perfect for any garden or mixed container.
Plant Features BLOOM None SIZE 2’ H x 1.5’-2’ W HABIT Compact SUNSET ZONES 3-33
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Flirt™ Nandina Nandina domestica ‘Murasaki’ PP21391 Stunning, deep red, new growth accentuates the evergreen leaves of this nandina. Flirt has superior color through the summer unlike similar varieties. Look for fruit in colder zones.
Plant Features BLOOM None SIZE 1’-2’ H x 1.5’-2’ W HABIT Compact SUNSET ZONES 3-33
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Plant Penstemon to attract butterflies & hummingbirds to your garden.
‘Blue Riding Hood’ Penstemon Penstemon barbatus ‘Blue Riding Hood’ PPAF
‘Hot Pink Riding Hood’ Penstemon
Penstemon barbatus ‘Hot Pink Riding Hood’ PPAF
Riding Hood Penstemon
Penstemon barbatus ‘Blue Riding Hood’ PPAF Masses of bright flowers on compact, sturdy plants set Riding Hood Penstemon apart. These easy care perennials will fill your border, rock garden, or containers with color from summer through fall. Penstemon attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and make good cut flowers too.
Plant Features BLOOM Available in blue & hot pink flowers SIZE 18” H x 24” W HABIT Clumping SUNSET ZONES 4-24
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Black Adder adds dramatic interest with its dark burgundy foliage that lasts year-round.
‘Black Adder’ Phormium
‘Cream of Mint’ Pittosporum
Dramatic dark burgundy foliage on this evergreen perennial hold their color, and their size. Leaves can be used in flower arrangements.
Dense, compact habit with mint green evergreen leaves irregularly edged with creamy white. Low maintenance and easy to grow, it makes a perfect accent, low hedge or border plant. Does better with afternoon shade in warmer climates.
Black New Zealand Flax PP20451
Plant Features BLOOM None SIZE 3’-4’ H x 3’ W HABIT Clumping SUNSET ZONES 7-9, 14-24
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Pittosporum tobira ‘Shima’
Plant Features BLOOM White flowers in spring SIZE 2-3’ H x 2-3’ W HABIT Compact SUNSET ZONES 5,6, 9-31
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Salvia’s dark purple flowers bloom constantly, pulling in hummingbirds & butterflies like a magnet.
‘Chef’s Choice’ Rosemary
Rosemary officinalis ‘Roman Beauty’ PP18192 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.
Plant Features BLOOM Violet blue flowers in spring SIZE 12-18” H x 12” W HABIT Compact, mounding SUNSET ZONES 4-24
Amistad™ Salvia Salvia Amistad™ PPAF
Dark purple flowers with nearly black calyx bloom constantly from early spring until frost. Amistad is more compact and has a fuller habit then other guaranitica types. Flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Plant Features BLOOM Deep purple flowers spring to frost SIZE 3-4’ H x 3’ W HABIT Compact, clumping SUNSET ZONES 9, 14-24
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Gardening isn’t only about digging a hole, watering well or even fertilizing; gardening is a lifestyle choice, just like living in the West.
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