landscaping

 

Iris - Gypsy Romance

The Iris Gypsy Romance, Iris x germanica 'Gypsy Romance' is a tall reblooming bearded iris that has beautiful dark purple flowers and blue-purple beards. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 35”. It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate a little afternoon shade. Gypsy Romance 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. ... more

 

Astilbe - Key Largo The Astilbe ‘Key Largo’, 'Astilbe simplicifolia', is a colorful feathery flower with bright shell pink blooms and shiny deep green foliage. ‘Key Largo’ is known to produce twice as many flowers than other types of Astilbe. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark green glossy foliage. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Key Largo’ to dry out. Key largo 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.