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Coreopsis - Sweet Dreams

$12.45

The Coreopsis ‘Sweet 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. ‘Sweet 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. ‘Sweet Dreams’ should be planted in full sun. It is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis ‘Sweet Dreams’ looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. (PP 12720). ... find out more

Astilbe - Montgomery The Astilbe ‘Montgomery’, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful deep red to scarlet-red flowers with dark red-bronze foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Montgomery’ blooms in mid summer and is 20” tall and a plant width of 24”. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Montgomery’ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.