landscaping

 

Verbena Tukana - Scarlet

The Verbena Tukana - Scarlet, is dense and very vigorous, and it sports a thick mat of 2 1/2- to 3-inch bloom clusters from late spring until frost, transforming any sunny spot into a showplace . Why simply cover ground when you can roll out the scarlet colored carpet with Tukana Scarlet? This exciting Verbena is tops for disease resistance, quick coverage, and best of all, color intensity!. A sensational and really different Verbena series that is very early blooming and features large flowers and a mounding habit. Their intense colors and lush foliage transform baskets and containers into spectacular works of art. ... more info

 

Scabiosa - Blue Diamonds The Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Diamonds’, also known as Pincushion Flower, is a dwarf selection that only reaches 6 inches tall. The wonderful lilac-blue flowers bloom from June to October. ‘Blue Diamonds’ is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its green foliage, it has a plant spread of 12-18", and it is 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. ‘Blue Diamonds’ 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.