landscaping

 

Scabiosa - Pink Mist

The Scabiosa 'Pink Mist', Scabiosa columbaria, also know as the Pincushion Flower, has wonderful 2" pink flowers that bloom from June to October. 'Pink Mist' is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height of 12” and a spread of 12-18", not to mention being 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. 'Pink Mist' 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. ( PP 8957). ... more info

 

Foamy Bells - Stoplight The Coral Bell Stoplight, 'Heuchera ‘Stoplight’, has unique yellow and red centered leaves in the spring and in the summer, colors vary from yellow to green with red centers. In the springtime, dense white flowers appear that last into the summer. However, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. It is best to grow ‘Stoplight’ in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun. ) ‘Stoplight’ look especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover. Great for a beginner gardener. PPAF.