landscaping

Mountian Fleece Flower - Firetail

$23.95

The Mountain Fleece Firetail, 'Persicaria', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is a wonderful variety in the Persicaria family. With its superb, medium green leaves it has a plant height of 3-4’ and a spread of 3-4’. The flowers are crimson red and bloom in June and July, but this plant is more noted for its foliage. ‘Firetail’ should be planted in a full sun area but can tolerate some afternoon shade. Sun will make the foliage look its best. It does need a well-drained area, making sure it is not over watered. ‘Firetail’ will look great in any perennial garden, in mixed container, woodland edge or near ponds and streams. Try planting it with your favorite Salvia or Nepta. ... more information

Clematis - Niobe The Clematis ‘Niobe’, Jackmanii x group, has dark red with gold anthers blooms that flower in June to July and range in height of 6-10’ and has a spread of 3’. The red flowers are approximately 6-8” wide. Clematis ‘Niobe’ received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and one can see why. The foliage is dark green and makes a great contrast with the flower color. Clematis prefers full sun but will tolerate shade in the morning in a well-drained area. It is best to avoid heavy pruning on this perennial until it is fully established. Clematis ‘Niobe’ needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs. The tops of Clematis prefer full sun while their roots prefer a cool, shady area. It is best to heavily mulch the root zone to provide this cool, shady area. (Restricted States: AK, AZ, CA, FL, HI, OR, OT, WA).