landscaping

Scabiosa - Giant Blue

$12.95

The Scabiosa 'Giant Blue' is a vigous version of the 'Buttefly Blue'. It has larger lavender-blue flowers that bloom from June to October. ‘Giant Blue’ is reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height of 16” and a spread of 12-18". It is also disease resistant. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance. Deadheading after the first bloom will encourage repeat bloom time. ‘Giant Blue’ is great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and does excellent in rock gardens. It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam', Dianthus 'Bath's Pink', in mass plantings or as cut flowers. ... more

Phlox - Pixie Twinkle The Phlox Pixie Twinkle, Phlox paniculata 'Pixie Twinkle' (PPAF), has beautiful pink blossoms with red centers on 1 foot dark green stems. Pixie Twinkle blooms mid summer into fall, has a plant height of 18-22” and is extremely mildew resistant. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. Pixie Twinkle needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Pixie Twinkle in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden.