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ABELIA
hybrid 'Confetti': "Confetti Glossy Abelia". Evergreen shrub. Pale pink
flowers in spring-fall. Full sun - partial shade.
Height 4-5 ft., width 4-5 ft.
grandiflora 'Edward Goucher': “Pink Glossy Abelia”.
Beautiful, semi-evergreen shrub with gracefully,
arching branches. Small bell-shaped, lilac-pink
flowers; leaves turn bronzy in fall. Useful as
a border planting, divider, or informal hedge.
Full sun- partial shade. Moderate grower to 4-6'
tall, 5' wide. Zones 6-9.
'Kaleidoscope': "Kaleidoscope Glossy Abelia". This is a sport of Abelia x grandiflora
'Little Richard'. A compact shrub noted for its
stable bright gold & green, variegated foliage & bright
red stems on new growth. With cooler fall temperatures
foliage takes on a combination of golden yellow,
vivid orange, & bright red colors. Foliage
will not fade or burn with full sun exposure. Light
pink buds produce white, tubular flowers blooming
mid-summer & persist into fall. It has a dense,
low, mounding habit; 2-2½' tall by a 3-3½'
spread. Full sun-partial shade, but color is more
distinct in full sun. Zones 6-9.
ACANTHUS
mollis: "Bear's Breech". The one species well known to gardeners.
The basal leaves are up to 5' long & quite
broad, with deep, sharply toothed lobes. They are
thick & leathery, with a shiny deep green upper
surface. The flower spikes may rise as much as
6', carrying dozens of white to pink flowers with
reddish purple hoods. Sun-partial shade, especially
in hotter climates. Hardy to 0°F.
ACCA
sellowiana: "Pineapple Guava". Multiple upright branches form a dense structure. Gray-green leaves are felty white underneath. In summer, waxy flowers, its petals dark red inside, white outside with showy red stamens; tasty guava-like fruit follows. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 10-15' tall & wide. USDA Zones 8-10. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
ACER
japonica 'Acontifolium': "Dancing Peacock Maple".
She is a show off, with large foliage that dances
in the breezes & turns gold & crimson in
the fall. When established, it can take a lot more
sun & wind than most maples.
negundo 'Flamingo': "Flamingo Box Elder / Flamingo Ash-Leaved Maple". Strong pink overtones to attractive cream & green variegated foliage will brighten your early spring landscape. Golden fall color. This small deciduous tree is perfect for small spaces. Full sun-partial shade in warmer areas. Fast grower to 30-35' tall & wide. Zones 1-10, 12-24.
palmatum: "Japanese Maple". Deciduous shrub or tree.
Growing red spring foliage color, summer soft green, & fall
scarlet, orange, yellow. Leaves are deeply cut
into 5-9 toothed lobes. Needs filtered shade in
valley.
palmatum 'Akaji Nishiki': "Bonfire Maple". Buds
open in the late spring with bright crimson. This
will remain about a month. By early summer turning
a bronze, & later turning green. Fall color
is flame red tones. Small upright tree to about
13' tall. Group: unusual feature.
palmatum 'Atropurpureum Select': "Red Japanese Maple". Strong growing upright tree. Grown from seedling.
Usually spring & early summer will
be red followed by a general fading to bronze tones
which are dull, but some also turn back to green.
Overall height of the tree is 33'. Group: palmate.
palmatum 'Bloodgood': "Bloodgood Maple". Very popular
large leaf, upright growing tree to 20'. Foliage
color is red or black-red & holds its color
into late summer better than most red leafed forms.
Dark red petioles, shiny dark green underside.
It will not bronze out. Group: palmate.
palmatum 'Butterfly': "Butterfly Maple". This is
a spectacular small leaf variegated tree rarely
finding leaves the same. The variegation is a cream
color on a bluish to pale green. The variegation
can range from an entire leaf being variegated
to just the margins. In the spring, the white portions
of the leaves are pink & in the fall the white
portions are a magenta color. The seed of this
tree are very small & have a cream color to
them. The growth is usually short & twiggy
to a height of 10-14'. Group: variegated.
palmatum 'Crimson Prince': "Crimson Prince Maple". This cultivar is very
similar to 'Bloodgood', but the five or seven lobed
leaves hold their purple-red color to the fall,
are slightly larger, & has a much nicer habit.
It forms an upright tree, reaching 6m high. Very
beautiful form with perfect structure. Not as dark
as 'Emperor I', & growth rate is faster.
palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen': "Crimson Queen
Maple". Good deep red colored foliage through the
growing season, not bronzing out in the summer.
Fall color ranges into the extreme bright scarlet
tones. Scarlet petiole. Strong growing dissectum
variety, beautifully cascading form. Tree grows
to 8' tall, 13' wide. Group: dissectum.
palmatum dissectum 'Ever Red': "Ever Red Maple".
New spring growth is its show. New Foliage has
fine silvery hairs which makes the new growth appear
to be gray. It soon loses the pubescence & attains
the rich deep red foliage. This variety will not
hold its color through summer, the more shade it
has the longer it will hold its color. Grows to
10-12' tall & an equal spread. Group: dissectum
palmatum dissectum 'Garnet': "Garnet Maple". Foliage
color is a rich red-orange of the gem stone garnet.
In shade, it holds a greenish cast, but in a sunny
location, garnet color develops. A vigorous grower
to 8' tall. A beautiful, cascading, mound-shaped
specimen. Group: dissectum.
palmatum dissectum atropurpureum 'Inaba
Shidare': "Leaves of Rice Plant Maple". The difference between
this dissectum & others is that the leaves
are larger. The petioles are a bright red. The
leaves develop a deep tone of purple-red as they
grow into the summer & retaining their color
all season. They do not bronze out in the late
season. Fall color turns from purple red to a crimson
tone. This dissectum tends to be more upright in
its growth habit. Group: dissectum.
palmatum dissectum 'Palmatifidium': "Palmatifidium
Weeping Maple". Foliage is long & slender, with
a rich green color in the summer. Yellow, gold, & crimson
blends together very colorful in the fall. Growth
is sturdy, durable, hardy, & strong cascading
form. Group: dissectum.
palmatum dissectum atropurpureum 'Red
Dragon': "Weeping Red Dragon". This is a new selection similar
to 'Crimson Queen' with a strong growth habit.
Foliage color is a darker purple-red & it
holds its color through the summer into the fall.
palmatum dissectum 'Rubrifolium': "Akahigata
Maple". Foliage is a brown-red or rust-red, with
green
main veins showing. Color is retained well into
the summer changing to a rich, dark green. Fall
color is a rich gold with occasional crimson edges. The bark is a powdery green
with minute white striations. Fairly strong growing dissectum. Group: dissectum.
palmatum dissectum 'Sieryu': "Sieryu Maple". This
dissectum is an upright form. Foliage is a bright
green with a light tip of red as it unfolds. The
reddish tip fades to a bright green soon after
it unfolds. Short stiff petiole. Bark is a dark
brown green. Fall color is a bright gold to a light
yellow with a tinge of crimson in most leaves. Strong
upright growth, but not overly vigorous to about
13-15' tall. Group: dissectum.
palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama': "Tamukeyama Weeping
Maple". New foliage is a deep crimson red when unfolding,
but soon turns dark purple red. Color holds all
summer long. Fall color is bright scarlet. The
bark of the twig & young branches is a deep
maroon red, overcast with a white tone. A strong,
cascading variety. Group: dissectum.
palmatum dissectum 'Viridis': "Green Lace leaf Maple". Weeping bright green foliage holds well through
the summer. Partial shade is where this variety
does its best. In the fall, foliage color is a
golden color with splashes of crimson. Strongly
cascading, branching habit. Group: dissectum.
palmatum 'Emperor I': "Emperor I Maple". Attractive foliage with
rich dark red coloring in summer turns brilliant
scarlet in fall. Interesting blackish-red bark.
Airy form well suited for use as a small lawn tree.
More cold hardy than others. Leaf buds appear later
in spring, avoiding danger of late frosts. Deciduous.
Filtered sun. More vigorous grower than others
to 15 feet tall & wide. Grafted. USDA 4-8.
palmatum 'Fireglow': "Fireglow Maple". Brighter
in color than a 'Bloodgood' maple. Dark red leaf,
holds deep red color through late summer. Able
to withstand a lot of sun. Strong upright grower
to about 10' tall.
palmatum atropurpureum 'Moonfire': "Moonfire Maple".
Excellent, purple-red, almost black-red foliage
being almost opalescent. Diffused sun gives it
a faint blue overtone. Color holds well through
summer and doesn't bronze out. Center veins of
the leaves are also a deep purple-red, & the
underside of the leaf as a rich, deep reddish-green.
This is a strong upright growing tree to 17' tall.
Fast growing when young. Group: palmate.
palmatum 'Oshio Beni': "Oshio Beni Maple". Coloration
of foliage is more of a orange-red than a purple
red. The new foliage is very bright, but as the
season advances, it becomes bronzed to a dull reddish-green.
It doesn't retain its color as well as 'Bloodgood'
or 'Moonfire'. Fall color is a bright scarlet.
Petiole are reddish in color. Vigorous, sturdy
upright to 28' tall. Group: palmate.
palmatum 'Red Emperor': "Red Emperor Maple". An improvement to 'Bloodgood'. The dark red leaf color lasts throughout the season. Fiery crimson leaves in the fall. Height 10-20' tall; 10-15' spread. Zones 4-8.
palmatum 'Sango Kaku': "Coral Bark Maple". Brilliant
coral color of the bark is this maple's outstanding
feature. The color is brilliant in the fall then
intensifies as winter approaches. The younger the
wood, the stronger the color. Bright green leaves
with a tinge of red on the outer margins, but fading
as the leaf matures. Fall color is yellow gold
with a strong blend of apricot & light red.
Overall height
of 25' tall. Group: unusual feature.
palmatum 'Shindeshojo': "Shindeshojo Maple". Spring
foliage is flaming scarlet, to crimson scarlet
for the first couple of months. In the summer,
reddish green color, with occasionally light cream
or white speckles, & in the fall, the color
is blends of oranges & reds. Slender petioles
are red-brown in color. Young bark is also reddish-brown.
Tree grows to about 7' tall. Group: unusual feature.
palmatum 'Shirazz': "Gwen's Rose Delight Maple, Shirazz Japanese Maple". USPP# 18,728P3. A spectacular new cultivar originating at The Duncan & Davies Nursery. This uniquely colored variegated plant is exceptional. Fully mature leaves give a multi colored effect being tones of olive-green-grey flecked with silver & a striking marginal variegation of white highlighted with pink blushed tips. New growth is red & autumn tones are of bright crimson-red. Deciduous. Height 12-15' tall; spread 10'. Zones 4-8.
palmatum 'Summinagashi': "Summinagashi Maple". Spring
foliage color is a bright purple-red, summer becoming
almost a black-red or a very deep maroon. Late
summer to fall gradually turning to a deep green-red
or brown-red. This variety holds its color better
if given a little afternoon shade. The petiole
are red in color. This is a strong, vigorous, semi-upright
small tree to about 13-15' tall. Group: deeply
divided
rubrum 'Frank Jr.' P.P. #16,769: "Redpointe® Maple". Brilliant red fall color plus upright, broadly pyramidal form make this Schmidt introduction a standout. The refined form & foliage of the best Acer rubrum cultivars combine with the faster growth rate normally found in Acer x. freemanii. A straight & dominant central leader results in strong branch angles that make it easier to grow. Height to 45' with a 30' spread. Zone 5.
rubrum 'October Glory': "October Glory® Red
Maple". Outstanding large fall color tree. Deep
reddish-purple foliage color is reliable even in
warmer climates, not ideally suited for good color & the
leaves are retained later than most cultivars.
This maple produces a tall, rounded form bearing
light green foliage in spring & summer. A super
choice for high profile shade tree in front or
backyard. Well suited to larger sites in groves
for dramatic effect. Line a drive or boulevard
for a stately entry. Full sun. Deciduous. Moderate
to fast growing 40-50' tall, 30-40' wide. Zones
3-9.
x freemanii 'Jeffersred' P.P. #4864: "Autumn Blaze
Maple". Upright branching, broadly oval shape. Medium
green foliage turns to brilliant, long lasting,
orange-red in fall. Height to 50' with a 40' spread.
Zone 3.
x freemanii 'Autumn Fantasy': "Autumn Fantasy Maple".
A Red & Silver Maple hybrid. Summer color resembles
Silver Maple. In the fall, the leaves turn a bright
red on top with magenta pink on the back, even
in mild climates. As fall progresses, top side
of leaf darkens but underside remains magenta pink.
Colors the first year. Mature height 40-50' & spread
up to 40'. Zone 4.
ACHILLEA
millefolium 'Paprika': "Paprika Yarrow". This striking perennial yarrow forms a spreading mat of fern-like, mid-green foliage. Rising 18" above the foliage, are large flat heads of yellow centered scarlet red flowers that age from red through salmon pink, creamy yellow to brown in late spring thru the summer. Full sun. Attractive to butterflies & deer tolerant. Height 1-2'; width 2-3'. Hardy to at least 0ºF.
millefolium 'Red Beauty': "Red Beauty Yarrow". Extreme drought tolerance & deep green ferny foliage forming a dense mat. Strongly aromatic, finely cut foliage. Irresistible to butterflies. Best rebloomer but needs to be deadheaded for continuous bloom. Crimson red flower heads throughout the summer months. Full sun. Height to 24". Zones 4-8.
AEGOPODIUM
podagraria 'Variegatum': "Variegated Bishop's Weed". Groundcover. Quickly forms a low, dense mass of green foliage edged in white. This creates a luminous effect in the shade. Vigorous grower to 10" high & 12" wide. Full sun to partial shade. Deer resistant. USDA zones 4-9.
AGAPANTHUS
africanus 'Dwarf White': "Dwarf White Lily of the
Nile". Beautiful mini version of the popular original.
Small clumps give rise to white flower clusters
on erect stalks. Exciting rock garden or border
item. Excellent in containers. Evergreen perennial.
Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 8-12"
tall & wide, stalks up to 18" tall. Zones 8-11.
africanus 'Peter Pan': "Dwarf Blue Lily of the
Nile". Beautiful mini version of the popular original.
Small clumps give rise to deep blue flower clusters
on erect stalks. Exciting rock garden or border
item. Excellent in containers. Evergreen perennial.
Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 8-12"
tall & wide, stalks up to 18" tall. Zones 8-11.
africanus 'Queen Anne': "Queen Anne Lily of the
Nile". Beautiful clumps of strap-like foliage & dense
flower clusters on tall stalks. Good for firescaping.
Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Foliage to 12-15"
High & wider, flower stalks to 2' tall. Zones
8-11.
africanus 'Tinkerbell': "Tinkerbell Lily of the Nile". Unique variegated foliage,
light green with a cream edge, makes this a striking
accent plant. Grows to 16" tall in a clump. Blooms
light blue flowers on 18" stems in May & June.
Tender to prolonged freezing temperatures.
'Black Pantha': "Black Pantha Lily Of The Nile". An evergreen perennial that forms clumps of 18"x1½" arching gray-green leaves. In late spring, 3' tall stems that are slightly mottled with dark spots arise bearing large heads of dark buds that open to a very dark violet blue funnel shaped flower. Each flower displays a mass of florets that give it an almost black appearance. The form of the flower cluster is unique as the upper flowers tend to remain closed while the outer florets open & drop to the side maintaining the blackness of the cluster. Height 1-3'; width 1-2'. Good cut flower. Full sun-partial shade. Hardy to 20-25ºF.
hybrid 'Elaine': (Patented). "Elaine Lily of the Nile". This hybrid variety
differs from other Agapanthus selections in its
exceptional vigor and in having large heads, 6-8"
in diameter, of dark blue-violet flowers. On 4-4½'
flower stalks. Plant height is 24-30". It has an
upright leaf, 2½-3" wide. Blooms 3-4 weeks
later than regular Agapanthus. Very similar to
'Mood Indigo'. Developed by L. A. County Arboretum.
hybrid 'Ellamae': (Patented). "Ellamae Lily of the Nile". This hybrid variety
differs from other Agapanthus selections in its
exceptional vigor and in having large heads, 6-8
in diameter, of deep purple / blue flowers. Lighter
than 'Elaine'. On 5-5½' flower stalks. Plant
height is 30-36". Has pendula leaf, 2½" wide.
Blooms 3-4 weeks later than regular Agapanthus.
Developed by L. A. County Arboretum.
hybrid 'Storm Cloud': "Storm Cloud Lily of the Nile". Evergreen in warmer part
of range. Developed from deciduous 'Mood Indigo' & an
evergreen Agapanthus. It has deep blue-violet flower
clusters on 4' stems. Full sun - partial shade.
AGONIS
flexuosa 'After Dark': "After Dark Willow Myrtle". 'After Dark' is an evergreen
woody tall shrub to a small weeping tree. It has
dark purple to almost black leaves with a graceful
arching habit. The leaves are strongly perfumed
and mature trees have small white flowers in spring.
'After Dark' is easy to grow and is semi-hardy,
growing in temperatures down to 28°F. Propagation
is by tissue culture.
AJUGA
reptans 'Black Scallop': "Black Scallop Carpet Bugle". Dark as night foliage
with gorgeously scalloped leaves that are larger
than Mahogany's', and darker than 'Catlin's Giant'.
A knockout in patio pots, combos, and as a striking
accent with white, gold, or light colored plants.
Sun - shade. Height 4-6". Zones 4-11.
ALOYSIA
triphylla: "Lemon Verbena". A small, evergreen shrub. Lemon-scented foliage adds fragrance to the entire garden & flavor to teas & cold beverages. Small, pale lilac purple flowers appear in summer. Moderate grower. Height from 12-36"; width to 18". Partial to full sun. Zone 10-8.
ALSTROEMERIA
'Princess' Series: "Peruvian Lily ". These do best in high light & cool
temperatures. Growing from underground rhizomes,
the plant sends up small vegetative growth. When
the plant is ready to bloom, new shoots come springing
out & quickly to nice sturdy stems with blooms.
'Ariane': Yellow flowers. Height to 12-16".
'Eliane': Pink flowers. Height to 12-14".
'Fabiana': Cream flowers. Height
to 10-15".
'Felicia': Lime yellow flowers. Height 10-15".
'Isabella': Orange flowers with yellow markings. Height 10-15".
'Lilian': Lavender pink flowers. Height 12-15".
'Oxana': Red flowers with a yellow throat. Height 10-15".
'Theresa': Rose pink & white bicolor flower. Height to 10-15".
'Zavina': Salmon pink with a yellow flare on inner petals. Height to 12".
ANEMONE
hybrids: "Windflower". These are all Japanese Anemones, known
for their ability to bloom from summer to fall,
liking partial shade & soil that does not dry
out. They get 2-4' tall, & have dark green,
lobed, hairy leaves.
'Honorine Jobert': Single, white flower.
'Queen Charlotte': Semi-double, pale pink flower.
'September Charm': Single, pink flower.
'Whirlwind': Semi-double, white flower.
ARBUTUS
hybrid 'Marina': "Marina Strawberry Tree". Evergreen tree to 40', usually
less. Hybrid of uncertain parentage. Resembles
A. unedo, but has larger leaves, rosy pink flowers
in the fall. Good garden substitute for madrone.
Zones 8,9,14-24. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
ARCTOSTAPHYLLOS
densiflorus 'Howard McMinn': "Howard McMinn Manzanita". One of the most popular
of the Manzanitas, for several good reasons. It
is rounded in form & profusely branched, growing
3-6' tall. It has shiny green leaves & abundant
light pink flowers. It responds exceptionally well
to pruning - even shearing, & tolerates a far
greater range of soils & watering regimes than
most manzanitas. Full sun. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
'Emerald Carpet': "Emerald Carpet Manzanita". This fine introduction by the
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden has already surpassed
some old standard uva-ursi cultivars in popularity.
It forms a dense mat of narrow, shining, emerald
green leaves, decorated by white flowers in winter.
It requires moderate watering in hot summer areas.
Full sun.
ARGYRANTHEMUM
frutescens 'Madeira™' Series: "Marguerite Daisy". Upright,
mounded plants with long-lasting flowers. Well
branched plants with abundant, daisy-like
blooms. Attracts butterflies
to the garden. Blooms all summer. Grows to 8-12"
tall. Full sun. Use in mixed containers, pots & landscapes.
Performs well outdoors until 1st frost.
'Crested Merlot':Double, burgundy red flowers.
'Deep Pink': Single, deep pink flowers with a yellow & pink center.
'Red': Single, red flowers with a red & yellow center.
ARMERIA
alliacea: "Thrift". Clumps 2-6" high & 20" wide produce
8-16 blossom stalks with bright pink flowers. Blooms
spring to early summer. Full sun. Zones 1-9,14-24.
maritima 'Splendens': "Common Thrift". Hot pink blossoms give some
color year round in mild climates. Blooms April-July.
Grows in compact tufts with grass-like green foliage.
Excellent choice for rock gardens or seaside conditions.
Evergreen foliage. Height 6-10". Zone 3.
ASTER
hybrid 'Kickin'™ Series: A new series of hybrid perennial Asters with a very bushy, compact habit. Covered with semi-double flowers in a wide range of vibrant colors for many weeks in late summer to fall. Zones 5-11.
'Carmine Red': Vibrant carmine-red flowers with bright yellow centers.
'Lavender': Soft lavender flowers with bright yellow centers.
'Pink Chiffon': Perfectly formed, intense Barbie-pink flowers with yellow centers.
'Purple': Deep purple-violet flowers with golden centers.
novae-angliae 'Purple Dome': "New England Aster/Michaelmas Daisy". This dwarf cultivar typically grows 18-24" tall & 3' wide with a low, bushy habit. Features a profuse bloom of dark purple flowers (1.5" across) which can entirely cover the plant with bloom from mid-August until early October. No staking required. Attractive to butterflies & birds. Good cut flower. Low habit makes this a good fall blooming plant for the border front or butterfly garden. Also used as an edger. Full sun. Height 18-24" tall. Zones 5-8. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
AZALEA
rutherfordiana 'Alaska': "Alaska Azalea". Single to semi-double,
snow-white blooms with distinctive chartreuse blotch
on throat. Sun tolerant. Mid-season to late. Plants
can reach 3-5' tall, 4-6' wide.
southern indica 'Brilliant': "Brilliant Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Single flowers of watermelon red. One of the most
reliable azaleas for the southern U.S. Moderate
grower to 6-8' tall & wide. Midseason to late.
southern indica 'Duc de Rohan': "Duc de Rohan Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Single flowers of salmon pink, slow grower to 5-6'
tall. Early to midseason.
southern indica 'Fielder's White': "Fielder's White Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Frosty white flowers. Mid season.
southern indica 'George Tabor': "George Tabor Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Masses of showy, single blooms, light orchid variegated
with white. Moderate grower to 6-8' tall, 4-6'
wide. Midseason.
southern indica 'Phoenicia': "Phoenicia Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Brilliant, single lavender blooms are displayed
against excellent dark green foliage. Moderate
grower to 6-8' tall & wide. Midseason. Zones
8-9.
southern indica 'Pink Lace': "Pink Lace Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Light rose pink flowers.
southern indica 'Pride of Dorking': "Pride Of Dorking Azalea". Sun grown
azalea when given proper growing conditions produce
a mass of early spring color that brightens any
planting. They grow well where they receive full
sun, but should not be planted where they will
get reflected heat. Excellent foliage backs the
blooms. Evergreen. Brilliant red flowers.
southern indica 'Red Ruffles': "Red Ruffles Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Masses of showy single to semi-double blooms of
deep red with frilly petals. Semi-shade in extremely
hot areas. Moderate grower to 3-6' tall & wide.
Blooms midseason & occasionally throughout
the year.
southern indica 'Southern Charm': "Southern Charm Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Masses of large, showy single blooms of deep rose.
Moderate grower to 6-8' tall & wide. Midseason.
southern indica 'White April': "White April Azalea". Sun grown azalea
when given proper growing conditions produce a
mass of early spring color that brightens any planting.
They grow well where they receive full sun, but
should not be planted where they will get reflected
heat. Excellent foliage backs the blooms. Evergreen.
Pure white flowers. Mid-late season.
BERBERIS
thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Admiration' PP#16,921: "Admiration Japanese Barberry". This vibrant Berberis is a real eye-catcher suitable for the landscape or as a container plant. 'Admiration' has bright orange-red foliage with yellow margins. The color continues throughout the summer season. To date, no flowers have been observed. Plants have passed the USDA Cereal Rust Disease Trials in MN. This variety has been added to the Federal Register as an approved cultivar. Broad upright habit. Full sun to partial shade. Zone 5.
thunbergii atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy': "Crimson
Pygmy Dwarf Japanese Barberry". A dwarf, densely
branched form displaying deep crimson colored foliage
all season long, best in full sun. Excellent for
borders or small hedges. Deciduous. Full sun. A
slow grower to 2' tall, 3' wide. Zones 4-8.
thunbergii 'Monlers' P.P.# 9577: "Golden Nugget™ Dwarf
Japanese Barberry". A new golden barberry in an
exciting, compact, dwarf form. Displays attractive,
non-burning, golden foliage with a orange cast
most of the season. Excellent color contrast in
borders. Deciduous. Spring flowers are insignificant.
A slow grower to only 1-2' tall & wide. Full
sun. Hardy to -30 to -20°F.
thunbergii 'Orange Rocket': "Orange Rocket Japanese Barberry". Upright, columnar habit covers the landscape with colorful, rusty orange foliage. Plants have passed the USDA Cereal Rust Disease Trials in MN. This variety has been added to the Federal Register as an approved cultivar. Works well in the landscape in a mass planting, as a specimen plant, or in a container. 51" height x 16" wide. Full sun-part shade. Zone 5.
thunbergii 'Rose Glow': "Rose Glow Japanese Barberry". Graceful branching makes a wonderful hedge, barrier
planting or single accent. Deep rose-red glow over
mottled white & green foliage in spring. Bright
red berries in fall & winter. Deciduous. Full
sun. Slow grower to 5' tall,4' wide. Zones 4-8.
BERGENIA
cordifolia: "Heartleaf Bergenia, Saxifraga". Excellent
evergreen perennial displays large heart-shaped,
glossy, dark green leaves in bold rosettes. Stalks
of pink flowers are lovely spring accents. Effective
in shaded foreground plantings & borders. Partial
shade. Foliage to 12" high, clumps to 24" wide. Flower
stalks to 12-15" tall. Zones 4-8.
crassifolia: "Winter Blooming Bergenia, Piqsqueak". Dark green leaves to 8" or more across, with wavy, sparsely toothed edges. Dense clusters of pink flowers bloom in winter & early spring on erect stems that stand well above the leaves. Classic California garden plant for dry or moist shady border. Partial to full shade. Foliage clumps may reach 1 ½' tall. A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
BETULA
alba: "European White Birch". Graceful, open-branched
pyramidal form tree. Distinctive flaky white bark
makes interesting landscape show. A wonderful yard
tree that has terrific fall color. Deciduous. Full
sun. Fast grower 30-35' or taller, 15-20' & more
wide. Zones 2-7.
jacquemontii: "Whitebarked Himalayan Birch". Exhibits the brightest white bark
of any tree for a truly distinctive & exciting
show. Graceful, open-branched pyramidal form. A
wonderful large yard tree with terrific yellow
fall coloring. Deciduous. Full sun. Fast grower
to 35-40' tall, 18-20' wide; larger with age. Zones
4-7.
nigra 'Dura Heat': "Dura Heat River Birch". Heat resistant, glossy, deep
green foliage gives this cultivar a fresh look
through the heat of the summer, even in the Southern
U.S. It branches freely, giving it better density & a
more compact appearance than the species. Attractive
exfoliating bark is a medley of cream & tan
colors. Height to 40'; spread to 30'. Broadly pyramidal
shape. Yellow fall color. Reported to have good
resistance to bronze birch bore. Zone 5.
BIDENS
ferulifolia 'Goldilocks Rocks'™ PPAF: Bright gold flowers from spring to fall. Vigorous. Heat & drought tolerant. Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Full sun. Height 12-14"; spread 10-14". Use in hanging baskets, window baskets, & landscaping. Hardy to 30ºF. Zones 9-11.
ferulifolia 'Peter's Gold Carpet': Larger, brighter
yellow flowers & tighter internodes (more compact)
than 'Goldie' or 'Goldmarie'. Trailing habit, takes
full sun & heat. Fragrant.
BRACHYCOME
billabong 'Mauve Delight': "Mauve Delight Swan River Daisy". A compact grower with
dainty, pale mauve blossoms & deep green, toothed
leaves. Full sun.
hybrid 'Toucan Tango': "Toucan Tango Swan River Daisy". This brilliant, deep lavender
daisy will keep home gardeners in the pink all
the way through the hottest summer months because
it never stops flowering. Formerly known as Ultra'.
Easier to grow & more attractive than the already
popular 'Hawkesbury River Daisy'. Its greatest
asset is its compact growth habit. Its foliage
stays very tight, even in warm night conditions.
This tends to extend shelf life. The flowers are
larger, deeper blue, & more numerous than the
standard Brachycome.
BUDDLEIA
davidii 'Black Knight': "Black Knight Butterfly
Bush". Summer color from dark, violet-purple flower
spikes. Showy flowers are fragrant & attract
butterflies. Good background or accent plant. May
be slightly hardier than other varieties. Deciduous.
Full sun-partial shade. Fast grower to 6-8' tall,
4-6' wide. Zones 5-9.
davidii 'Pink Delight': "Pink Delight Butterfly
Bush". Conical clusters of bright pink flowers in
summer emit delightful fragrance that attracts
butterflies. Good background or accent plant with
a compact habit of growth. Deciduous. Full sun
- partial shade. Fast grower to 6-8' tall, 4-6'
wide. Zones 5-9.
BULBINE
frutescens: "Cape Balsam, Snake Flower". A small, evergreen perennial that has lush, succulent green leaves. It has long-blooming spikes of delicate, star-shaped yellow flowers from fall thru spring. Tolerates drought & poor soils. It is a wonderful addition to dry perennial borders, or as an accent plant in rock gardens or in mass as a groundcover. Average size is 1' tall by 3' wide. Partial to full sun. Reminiscent of Aloe. Sunset zones 8,9,12-24. USDA Zones 8-11. A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
BUXUS
microphylla 'Golden Dream': "Golden Dream Boxwood". The beautiful golden edged leaves of this Boxwood truly live up to its name. 'Golden Dream' is a compact, evergreen shrub that grows nearly 2' tall & will take on a more or less naturally rounded shape. The leaves are bright green, decoratively bordered with gold. This fully hardy plant prefers fertile, well-drained but somewhat damp soil. The plant is wonderful in a patio or balcony container & is attractive on its own in a border or in small groups. Its compact proportions also make it very suitable for planting in perennial gardens or mixed containers. Full sun. Zone unknown, but at least tolerant of 6-9.
microphylla japonica: "Japanese Boxwood". A small,
dense rounded shrub favored for hedges. ½" leaves
are fine textured & oblong. Slow growth in
warm climates is valuable for low maintenance once
mature. Performs in colder regions with increased
vigor. Winter cold may cause a slight bronze cast
to leaves. Suited to low to medium height sheared
hedges & topiary forms. Does equally as well
unclipped for a more naturalistic barrier. Evergreen.
Full or partial shade. Slow to moderate growth
4-6' tall & as wide.
microphylla japonica 'Green Beauty': "Green Beauty
Boxwood". Excellent compact evergreen shrub for
small hedges. Retains its dark green foliage in
the coldest winters & hottest summers. Full
to partial sun. Moderate grower to 4-6' tall & wide,
when unpruned. Zones 5-9.
microphylla japonica 'McCall's Variegated': "McCall's
Variegated Boxwood". Compact evergreen shrub. Full
sun-partial shade. 4-6' tall & wide. Foliage
is green & yellow variegated.
microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem': "Winter Gem
Boxwood". Excellent densely branched evergreen shrub
for small hedges. Among the hardiest of boxwoods,
retains it's dark green velvety foliage color in
winter. Full sun to partial shade. Moderate grower
to 4-6' tall & wide. Zones 5-9.
x. 'Green Mountain': "Green Mountain Boxwood". Vigorous growing boxwood
when young. Dense, upright form with bright green
leaves that retain their color through winter.
Natural cone-shaped form if left unsheared, excellent
hedge. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate
grower to 5' tall & 3' wide. Zones 4-9.
CALIBRACHOA
hybrid: "Million Bells". Even though these look like Petunias,
they are not, but an entirely different genus,
Calibrachoa. They have hundreds of Petunia-like
flowers, small Petunia-shaped foliage, and a trailing
habit. Vigorous. Hardy to zone 8.
Cabaret®' Series: The most uniform Calibrachoa series on the market. Plants are well-branched, mounded, & trailing with full centers & abundant blooms. Free-flowering & early blooming Cabaret® tolerates cool temperatures. Dark green foliage. Height 6-10"; spread 10-12". Full sun.
'Deep Blue': Dark violet blue flowers.
'Hot Pink': Dark pink flowers.
'Lavender': Lavender flowers.
'Mango Tango': Salmon pink flowers with red veins.
'Purple Glow': Violet purple flowers.
'Red Improved': Bright red flowers.
'Rose': Rose pink flowers.
'White': White flowers.
'Million Bells' Series: Incredibly
easy to grow, 'Million Bells' are hugely popular.
Their profuse self-cleaning flowers arrive in
spring and keep going
until fall. Among the most hummingbird friendly plants on the market. Full
sun-part shade. Upright bush types height 6-12"; trailing types height 1-3".
Zones 9-11.
'Cherry Pink': Vibrant hot pink, almost red, flowers with a yellow center. A day- length insensitive variety.
'Terra Cotta': This was a big attention getter at the trials because of its
unique flower color, yellow with a reddish
blush. Flower color varies from
flower to flower. Hardy to zone 8. Vigorous.
'Superbells' Series: With their unique colors & outstanding performance,
'Superbells' add a new dimension to the fall garden. Semi-upright & very
heat tolerant. Particularly lovely in color combos, window boxes, hanging baskets, & pedestal
containers. The red is really red & truly outstanding. Hummingbirds & butterflies
find it irresistible. Sun - partial shade. Height 6-10". Zones 9-11.
'Apricot Punch': Orange-gold flowers. One of the smallest, most compact grower in the series.
'Blackberry Punch': Magenta flowers with a large black center.
'Coral': Peachy pink flowers.
'Coralberry Punch': Peachy pink flowers with a red eye.
'Dreamsicle': Shimmery orange flowers. A strong performer.
'Red': A true red flower. Attracts hummingbirds.
CALLISTEMON
citrinus 'Little John': "Dwarf Bottlebrush". Small,
1½-2" blood red blooms cover the top of this
colorful grower for an extended season. Dense branches
are covered with blue-green leaves. Versatile,
dwarf size is perfect for today's smaller gardens.
Evergreen. Full sun. Slow grower to only 3' tall & 5'
wide. Zones 8-11.
CALYCANTHUS
occidentalis: "Western Spice Bush". A California native deciduous shrub. Leaves have a sharp, clean fragrance & turn yellow in the fall, adding seasonal color to the garden. Maroon-red flowers attract pollinating beetles in the spring. Shade-partial shade. Drought tolerant. Sunset zones 4-9,14-24. A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
CAMELLIA
hiemalis: These graceful evergreen shrubs clothe
themselves with hundreds of blossoms set against
a lavish background of dark green leaves. Their
ability to flourish in full sun or shade allows
for greater freedom of use in the landscape as
an untrimmed low hedge or high screen, espalier,
borders, or groundcovers. Upright growers can reach
10' high & wide, low spreaders at 4-5' high & wider;
those with weeping habit at 2-3' high & wider.
These sizes are approximate to suit local conditions & care.
'Chansonette': Brilliant pink formal double blooms. Flowers are perfect for
cutting. Cascading spreader to 6' high & 8' wide. Blooms midseason.
'Shishi Gashira': Bright rose, semi-double blooms. Flowers are perfect for
cutting. Low
spreader to 3' high & 6' wide. Blooms late season.
japonica: Spectacular group of plants favored
for their bloom display in fall & winter in
the milder areas of the U.S. (the south & Pacific
coastal areas). Evergreen densely-branched shrubs
from 6-8'+ high & wide to small trees with
time reaching 20-25' high, 20' wide under ideal
conditions & care. Smaller size maintained
with judicious pruning. Shelter from strong sun & drying
winds is preferred for best performance. Sitting
in a northern exposure, under a broad eave or under
tall trees for filtered sunlight is recommended.
Zones 8-10.
'Debutante': Medium-large, light pink, peony form flowers. Early to midseason.
Takes
some sun. Vigorous growth.
'Jordan's Pride': Light pink with an irregular white margin & streaked
with deep pink.
Spectacular, semi-double, peony-form blooms. Midseason bloomer.
'Julia Drayton': (same as C.j. 'Mathotiana') Very large, rose form to formal
double,
deep crimson, sometimes purplish cast. Vigorous upright grower. Takes
cold & stands
up well in hot summer areas. Does not grow very well along
the southern California
coast. Mid-late
season.
'Kramer's Supreme': Large, magnificent, deep red, peony form blooms feature
a
delightful fragrance. Midseason.
'Mathotiana Supreme': Extremely large, double blooms with loose, irregular
flaming
crimson petals. Midseason.
'Pearl Maxwell': Spectacular, soft shell pink, formal double, blooms. Mid to
late
season.
sasanqua: These graceful evergreen shrubs clothe
themselves with hundreds of blossoms set against
a lavish background of dark green leaves. Their
ability to flourish in full sun or shade allows
for greater freedom of use in the landscape as
an untrimmed low hedge or high screen, espalier,
borders, or groundcovers. Upright growers can reach
10' high & wide, low spreaders at 4-5' high & wider;
those with weeping habit at 2-3' high & wider.
These sizes are approximate to suit local conditions & care.
'Appleblossom': Profuse blossoms with white petals edged in vivid cerise-red.
Upright. Midseason.
'Cleopatra': Rose pink, semi-double flowers with narrow curving petals. Growth
is
erect, fairly compact. Takes clipping well.
'Hana Jiman': Large, white, semi-double flowers with pink edges. Fast, open
growth.
Good for espaliers.
'Jean May': Large, shell pink, double blooms. Upright. Midseason.
'Kanjiro': Profuse, semi-double blossoms with rose pink petals edged with rose
red.
Upright growth. Blooms mid-season.
'Setsugekka': Large, white, semi-double flowers with ruffled edges. Upright.
Midseason.
'White Doves': Sparkling white, semi-double blooms. Flowers are perfect for
cutting.
Spreader. Midseason.
'Yuletide': Single, brilliant, fiery red blooms centered with bright yellow
stamens.
Upright. Late season.
CAMPANULA
portenschlagiana: (muralis) "Dalmatian Bellflower".
Perennial. Low, leafy, mounding mats. Roundish,
heart-shaped, deep green leaves with deeply toothed,
slightly wavy edges. Flaring bell-shaped, violet
blue flowers to 1" long; 2 or 3 on each semi-erect
stem. Blooms May - August. Fine plant for edging
or as small scale groundcover. In warm regions
best in partial shade. Spreads moderately fast,
is sturdy, permanent, & not invasive. Easily
increased by division. Height 4-7.
poscharskyana: "Serbian Bellflower". Open, star-shaped,
violet blue blossoms. Vigorous, spreading plant.
Blooms April - June. Height 12". Zone 4.
CARPINUS
betulus 'Fastigata': "Pyramidal European Hornbeam". An attractive, columnar tree; dense branches when young, spreading into a broad cone shape with age. Clean looking dark green foliage turns yellow-orange in fall. Great for screens & street tree. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate growing to 35-45' tall, 25-35' wide. Insignificant yellow flowers.
CEANOTHUS
'Concha': "Concha Wild Lilac". Densely clad foliage in dark green,
1" leaves. Dark blue, 1" flower clusters. One of
the best for gardens. Tolerates summer water. Hardy
to 15°F/-9°C 6-7' tall, 6-8' wide. Zones
6-9,14-24. A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
'Dark Star': "Dark Star Wild Lilac". Evergreen shrub. Full sun. Height
5-6' tall, 8-10' wide. Tiny, ¼", dark green
leaves with dark cobalt blue 1½" flower clusters
in spring. Similar to 'Julia Phelps', maybe better.
Deer proof.
griseus horizontalis: "Carmel Creeper California
Lilac". One of the most popular Ceanothus on the
west coast. Excellent as a large scale groundcover
or bank planting. Glossy, bright green leaves back
light blue 1" flower clusters in spring. Evergreen.
Full sun. Moderate growing to 18-30" tall, spreading
5-15'. Zones 9-11.
griseus horizontalis 'Yankee Point': "Yankee Point Carmel Creeper". One of the
best groundcover types. Looks refined. Glossy,
dark green, 1½" leaves. Medium blue 1" flower
clusters. Height 2-3' tall, 8-10' wide. Full sun.
maritimus 'Valley Violet': "Valley Violet Maritime Ceanothus". California native plant. Best small Ceanothus for the Central Valley garden. Clusters of dark violet flowers blooms in spring. Attracts beneficial insects. Full sun-part shade. 2' tall x 4' wide .A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
'Ray Hartman': "Wild Lilac". A fast growing, mounding evergreen shrub/small tree growing to 15-20' tall and about as wide. It has large, rounded smooth dark green leaves & medium blue flower spikes in late winter through early spring. Full sun. Tolerates both well drained sandy soils or heavier clay. Drought tolerant. Needs protection from deer as they like the new growth. Great on the coast but also tolerates inland heat. Hardy to 10ºF but will be severely damaged below 5ºF. A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
thyrsiflorus 'El Dorado': "El Dorado Blue Blossom". A rare gold variegated form of this California native. Dramatic contrast between yellow in foliage & profuse blue flowers in spring, then variegation adds interest the rest of the year. Improved resistance to heat reduces risk of burning inland. Upright form makes high profile specimen against dark walls, as screen or single dramatic specimen. Insists on rapid drainage, not particular about fertility, & is best protected from hot afternoon sun as in its natural canyon habitat. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. slow growth to 8' tall & wide. Zones 7-11.
'Tuxedo' PPAF: "California Lilac". An exciting new introduction of the native California Lilac. This selection is notable for its very dark foliage, a true well-branched habit. It responds well to pruning & will make a dramatic garden specimen. 'Tuxedo' will grow to approximately 8' tall & wide. 'Tuxedo' is a fall-blooming variety with lavender blue flowers. Plants will bloom sporadically through warmer months but reach their full flowering potential in late summer to fall. Drought tolerant once established. Avoid over watering. Full sun. This variety was selected in Ireland & should be hardy to zone 8.
x. pallidus 'Marie Simon': "Marie Simon Wild Lilac". Ceanothus x pallidus is a hybrid group allegedly resulting from the further crossing of Ceanothus x delilianus with Ceanothus ovatus, an eastern species. 'Marie Simon' is one of the most beautiful. A plant with a dainty habit, 'Marie Simon' grows from 2-3' tall & forms broad mounds. The soft pink flowers are produced in dense conical clusters on the new growth in June. Sporadic flowering may continue into September. This is a vigorous plant that makes an impressive display. A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
CEDRUS
atlantica 'Glauca': "Blue Atlas Cedar". Bold, pyramidal
form with sparkling silvery-blue foliage. One of
the most popular evergreen conifers. A spectacular
specimen for large landscape areas. Full sun. Slow
grower to 40-50' tall, 20-25' wide. Larger with
age. Zones 6-9.
atlantica 'Glauca Pendula': "Weeping Blue Atlas
Cedar". A dramatic, drooping form makes this evergreen
plant a special addition to any landscape. Use
as a large specimen or accent. Pendant branchlets
display icy-blue needles. Full sun. Slow grower
with spreading branches 15-20' wide. Zones 6-9.
deodara: "California Christmas Tree". Large, pyramidal
form with attractive silvery gray-green foliage.
Graceful, arching branches. As name suggests, a
wonderful living Christmas tree; give plenty of
room in the landscape. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate
grower to 35-45' tall, 25' wide. Larger with age.
Zones 7-9.
deodara 'Pendula': "Weeping Deodar Cedar". Attractive
silvery gray-green foliage grows flat on ground
or will drape attractively over rocks or wall.
Evergreen. Full sun. Zones 7-9.
CELTIS
sinensis: "Chinese Hackberry". Leaves to 4" long,
smoother & glossier than other Hackberries
with scallop-tooth edges. Similar in growth habit
to the Common Hackberry, but smaller (to 40' tall & wide).
Drought tolerant. Full sun - partial shade. Zone
6.
CERASTIUM
tomentosum: "Snow In Summer". A multitude of small
white flowers decorate silvery gray foliage. Blooms
May - June. Height 6". Zone 3. A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
CERATOSTIGMA
plumbaginoides: "Leadwort". Highly dependable, easy
to grow, & very decorative. It sports attractive
foliage that changes from green to bright red during
cool temperatures. Prolific, true blue flowers
appear in early July & continue for many weeks.
Adds color & beauty to any container, landscape,
or fall-themed planting. Sun - shade. Height to
6". Zones 6-11.A U. c. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
CERCIS
canadensis: "Eastern Redbud". Beautiful in the landscape valued for its timing; the rosy pink flowers appear on bare branches bridging the gap between Winter & Spring. Round headed but with horizontally tiered branches in age. Rich green foliage turns a showy yellow in fall. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 30' tall, 25-35' wide. Zones 1-24.
canadensis 'Forest Pansy': "Forest Pansy Redbud".
Beautiful landscape tree valued for its brilliant
scarlet-purple colored new foliage, maturing to
maroon. Rosy-pink flowers on bare branches bridge
the gap between winter & spring. Deciduous.
Full sun. Moderate grower to 20' tall, 25' wide.
Zones 5-9.
occidentalis: "Western Redbud". A deciduous, California native plant. This plant provides all-year interest. Magenta flowers bloom in the spring before blue-green, heart-shaped leaves appear. Attractive reddish seed pods adorn the branches in summer & are held thru winter. Very drought tolerant. Height to 10-18' tall & wide. Full sun-partial shade. Sunset zones 2-24. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
reniformis 'Oklahoma: "Oklahoma Redbud". Beautiful
garden tree valued for its timing; petite purple-red
flowers on bare branches bridge the gap between
winter & spring. New foliage has soft pink
tint, maturing to lustrous rich green. Deciduous.
Full sun. Moderate grower to 15' tall & wide.
May develop multiple trunks. Zones 6-9.
CHITALPA
tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn': "Pink Dawn Chitalpa". Small deciduous tree tends to be multi-stemmed. Long, narrow, bright green leaves back large clusters of trumpet-shaped pale lavender flowers with pale yellow throats. Full sun. Fast growing to 25' tall & wide. Zones 6-8.
CINNAMOMUM
camphora: "Camphor Tree". When crushed, the rich
green, 2½-5" leaves of this stately, boldly
branched tree have a camphor fragrance. New growth
is colorful pink to bronzy red. Inconspicuous,
but fragrant flowers bloom profusely in spring,
followed by small blackish fruit. Beautiful in
the rain as trunk looks black. Litter & competitive
roots can be a problem. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow
grower, its upright branches to 40-45' tall, spreading
wider. Zones 8-10.
CLEMATIS
armandii 'Snowdrift': "Snowdrift Evergreen Clematis". A vigorous climber with evergreen, dark glossy foliage. Fragrant, pure white, 3" flowers in early to late spring. Sun-partial shade. Length 15-20'. Zones 7-11.
'Ascotiensis': Very large, deep blue flowering
clematis. Blooms June & August.
'Barbara Harrington': A sport
from 'Comtesse de Bouchard'. Sepals are red purple,
more intensely
red between the central veins. Sepal reverses are
purple with lighter bars. They are somewhat downy.
The filaments are white with yellow anthers. This
summer bloomer has its main
crop on the current year's growth. Prune this back hard at the end of winter
to encourage new growth. Full sun. Zones 5-8.
'Bees Jubilee': Large, deep pink with rose bar
flowers. Light brown anthers. Free flowering plant.
Lower growing, compact shrub. Should face north,
east, or west. Blooms May, June, & August.
cl. 'Bonanza'™ Evipo031(N): An Evison/Poulson
cultivar& introduced at Chelsea in 2006. Very
free flowering mauve/blue flowers with pale yellow
anthers. Blooms mid-summer to early autumn. Zones
4-9. Part of the Festoon™ Evison™/Poulson® Collection
cl. 'Harlow Carr'™ Evipo004 (N): An Evison/Poulson
cultivar introduced at Chelsea in 2004 as part
of the Bicentenary Plant Collection. This plant
is outstanding in its ability to produce flowers
over a long period of time. It generally has four
deep purple blue sepals, which are slightly twisted,
there are gaps between the sepals which give it
added charm. The flowers are about 3" wide & have
a dark blackish brown center; it is very hairy
like that of C. durandii making it a very different
clematis from other established cultivars. It is
brilliant with free standing, wall trained or climbing
roses, marvelous with any other wall trained shrubs & a
must for growing with gray foliaged flat spreading
conifers. It is non-clinging but does grow well
up into, or over other plants. Some training & tying
in will be required in windy exposed conditions.
Blooms in early summer. Zones 4-9. Part of the
Victorian™ Evison/Poulsen® collection.
cl. 'Hyde Hall'™ Evipo009 (N): An Evison/Poulson
cultivar introduced at Chelsea in 2004 as part
of the Bicentenary Plant Collection. Large, early
flowering cultivar. Creamy white flowers, with
a hint of green & pinkish brown anthers. This
compact, free-flowering plant is ideal for growing
in a container for the patio or small town garden.
Its flowers are off white with sometimes green
or pink tinges to the sepals & they are 5-7"
in diameter & are borne on the previous season's
stems from May to June. The stamens are light chocolate
brown, giving a good contrast to the sepals. It
cannot be considered a good repeat flowering plant,
this is offset by the sheer volume of early summer
flowers. As well as being grown in a container,
it is rather good with other wall trained shrubs
or climbers for the smaller garden. Zone 4-9. Part
of the Gardini™ Evison™/ Poulson® Collection.
cl. 'Rosemoor'™ Evipo002 (N): An
Evison/Poulson cultivar introduced at Chelsea in
2004 as part
of the Bicentenary Plant Collection. This rose
colored large flowered clematis has a distinct
reddish-purple color with yellow stamens, which
contrast spectacularly with the color of the sepals.
Its flowers are 5-6" in diameter & are borne
both from the previous season's stems & on
the current season's growth, giving it a
flowering period from May to September. Very good repeat flowering. Deep red
with yellow anthers. It too can be grown with roses & other wall trained
shrubs. It looks marvelous with ceanothus especially the pale blues, but other
gray foliage shrubs with blue flowers make a marvelous foil for this cultivar.
The volume of flowers it produces over such a long period of time is rather
staggering. Zones 4-9. Part of the Gardini™ Evison™/ Poulson® Collection.
cl. 'Wisley'™ Evipo001 (N): An Evison/Poulson
cultivar introduced at Chelsea in 2004 as part
of the Bicentenary Plant Collection. A modern day
Jackmanii type with some viticella blood in its
veins, received the Wisley name because of Wisley's
proximity to Woking where Clematis Jackmanii was
raised way back in 1858. It has bluish flowers
of the typical Jackmanii look, but with the vigor & free
flowering habit of a viticella cultivar. Semi-nodding
violet-blue flowers. The four, sometimes five or
six, sepals have crinkled edges & are about
4-5" in diameter. It is the long, very free flowering
habit of this clematis that makes it stand out
from other clematis, flowering almost from June
to September. Yellow anthers. It is an ideal plant
to grow with wall trained, free standing or climbing
roses, it is outstanding for growing with yellow
flowered plants or plants with variegated foliage.
Zone 4-9. Part of the Victorian™ Evison/Poulsen® collection.
'Comtesse de Bouchard': Velvet rose-pink, large
flowers with yellow anthers. Very profuse bloomer.
Best selling pink Clematis. Full sun-partial shade.
Moderate growing to 6-10' long.
'Duchess of Edinburgh': Rosette shaped, double
white flowers with yellow anthers. Blooms May,
June, & September.
'Elsa Spath': Large, mid-blue flowers with red
anthers. Strong free flowering plant. Blooms May
- September.
'Gillian Blades': Large, pure white flowers with
ruffled edges & gold anthers. Blooms May, June, & September.
'Hagley Hybrid': 4", rosy-mauve to shell pink flowers with red anthers. Blooms early summer to lat summer. Plant in a shady location as flowers will quickly fade in full sun. Zones 3-9.
'Jackmanii': The most profuse blooming dark purple
Clematis. June, July, & September blooming.
Deciduous. Full sun-partial shade. Fast growing
to 18' long. Zones 4-9.
'Lincoln Star': Raspberry-red with light edge petals. Very large pointed flowers with dark red anthers. Blooms May, June, & September.
'Miss Bateman': Star-shaped, pure white flowers
with dark showy stamens. Very free flowering plant.
'Nelly Moser': Produces an amazing display of flowers;
pink petals with a dark pink bar in center & reddish-
brown stamens. Woody vine with leathery textured,
dark green foliage. Deciduous. Full sun-partial
shade. Fast growing vine to 15' long. Zones 4-9.
'Niobe': 6", deep red flowers with yellow anthers. Blooms late spring to early autumn. Flowers become very dark in hot climates. Suitable as a cut flower. Zones 4-9.
'Pink Champagne': 5", deep rosy-pink, very free flowering, compact plant. Also known as 'Kakio', from Japan. Blooms May, June, August, & September. It is a real eye catcher.
'Pink Fantasy': Beautiful, 4-5" pale pink flower
with darker pink bar and very attractive anthers.
Blooms late June - September. A good repeat bloomer!
'Rouge Cardinal': 4", velvety crimson flowers with brown anthers, fade as the flower ages. Blooms mid-summer to early afternoon. Zone 3-9.
'The President': Large, rich purple flowers.
A good, reliable, free flowering plant. Suitable
as a cut flower. Attractive seed heads. Blooms
May - September. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate
grower to 6-10' long. Zones 4-9.
'Warsaw Nike': A rich, velvet purple variety
which produces 5" wide open flowers in late May
through September. Grows to a height of approximately
8-10'.
'Will Goodwin': True blue flowers with large overlapping
sepals & gold stamens.
CLIVIA
miniata hybrid: "Kaffir Lily". Showy perennial displays
large, deep green, strap-like leaves & intense
orange flower heads on tall stems. An absolutely
gorgeous accent, border plant, or container specimen.
Evergreen. Prefers dry partial to full shade. Moderate
growing to 1½ - 2½' tall & wide.
Zones 9-11.
CLYTOSTOMA
callistegioides: "Lavender Trumpet Vine". Evergreen
vine with rapid-growing woody branches. Glossy
dark green leaves are a lovely contrast to the
light lavender, trumpet-like flowers, over a long
blooming period. Grows in full sun-partial shade.
Fast grower to 15-25' long. Zones 9-11. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
COLEONEMA
pulchrum: "Pink Breath of Heaven". Light, wispy
shrub displays attractive, tiny pink blooms over
long season. Heath-like leaves are very fragrant
when crushed; use along walkways or paths where
branches can be reached. Evergreen. Full sun-partial
shade. Moderate grower to 3-6' tall & wide.
Zones 8-11.
pulchrum 'Sunset Gold': "Sunset Gold Pink Breath of Heaven". Evergreen shrub. Pink
flowers. Bright yellow new growth, usually hiding
the bright green older leaves & stems. Grows
1½' tall & 4' wide. Good on banks or
hillsides, along paths where you can break off & bruise
a twig to enjoy the foliage's fragrance. Frequently
used next to buildings, though a little wispy for
such use.
COLEUS
hybrids: These new, bigger, sun & heat loving
varieties have revolutionized container gardens.
Their brilliant colors explode in sunny locations.
Excellent mid-height fillers in pots. Coleus do
best in temperatures above 45ºF & need
protection from the cold.
'Big Red Judy': A large, bold plant with rich red leaves & an upright habit. With a
height & width of 3-4' & a preference for either sun or shade. It's an excellent choice
for just about anywhere.
'Coco-Loco™': Interestingly shaped leaves splotched & splashed with near black, burgundy,
purple & green. Adaptable as a houseplant. Attracts birds & hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Heat tolerant. Sun or shade. Upright habit. Height to 24-30" tall; spread 24-36".
'Electric Lime': Bright lemon-lime leaves electrify the shade & don't fade in the sun. Sun-shade. Height 14-20";spread
24-36".
'Henna': Very uniform with serrated foliage in a unique chartreuse to copper color complimented by dark burgundy
undersides. Mounded, upright habit. Height 18-24". Sun or shade exposure. Hardy to 32ºF.
'Lemon Sensation": Crimson edging accentuates the chartreuse leaves of this beautiful Coleus. The extremely lobed
margins & rose colored stems add a delicate look to a tough plant. Height 16-24".
'Lemon Twist': Crimson edging accentuates the chartreuse leaves of this beautiful Coleus. The extremely lobed
margins & rose colored stems add a delicate look to a tough plant. Height 16-24".
'Pineapple Splash': Easy to grow. 'Pineapple Splash' boasts a striking contrast with
luscious yellow leaves featuring dashes of crimson veination. Enjoys all light
conditions & grows 2-3' tall.
'Redhead': Perfectly matched to 'Henna' for habit, 'Redhead' displays bright red leaves that are the truest red color.
Well-branched & late to flower. Sun-shade. Height 18-24";spread to 28".
'Splash': Bright green leaves with blood red markings. Part sun. Heat tolerant. Upright habit.
'Trusty Rusty': Copper leaves are outlined in golden yellow. Large-leafed, late to flower & more vigorous than 'Rustic
Orange'. Sun-shade. Height 18-24"; spread to 28".
'Stained Glassworks' Series: Full sun. Great for
mixed containers.
'Copper': Smoky rose red foliage. Compact, mounding habit.
'Kiwi Fern': Raspberry with yellow-edged, finger-like leaves.
'Oompah': Toothy edges are a shimmering green framing bright purple & red center. Upright mounded.
'Rose Explosion': Hot pink foliage with spotty maroon edging.
'Witch Doctor': Bright lime green leaves, lined with purple. Very cutleaf form.
CONVOLVULUS
cneorum: "Bush Morning Glory". Evergreen shrub.
Best in zones 7-9, 12-24; marginal in zones 5 &6.
Native to southern Europe. Rapid growing to 2-4'
tall & as wide. Silky-smooth, silvery gray,
lance-shaped leaves 1-2½" long. Pink tinted
morning glories with yellow throats open from pink
buds, May - September. Give light soil & fast
drainage. Prune severely to renew plant; can get
leggy if left alone.
COPROSMA
'Karo Red': "Karo Red Mirror Plant". This shrub has dark-red, shiny leaves. New growth is green darkening with age. A beautiful landscape specimen, its equally at home in large containers. It is a very easy plant to maintain. Height to 4'; spread to 3'. Full sun-part shade. Zones 8-11.
prostrata 'Kiwi Gold': "Kiwi Gold Mirror Plant". A popular groundcover and bonsai plant, with narrow butter-yellow branchlets that bear a plethora of small, shiny green leaves splashed & splattered with gold. 'Kiwi Gold' has a prostrate, compact habit. Growing to 1'x4' when mature. Full sun - partial shade. Use as a groundcover, bonsai, borders, containers, hanging baskets, or as a houseplant. Zones 8-11.
'Rainbow Surprise': "Rainbow Surprise Mirror Plant".
Year round foliage display on a tidy evergreen
plant. Summer leaves are emerald green variegated
with cream accented in pink. Fall brightens to
magenta & bold red with olive in the winter.
Shiny thick leaves are wind resistant for lower
hedges, beds, & borders. Best pruned in cool
season. Prefers well drained soils. Evergreen.
Full sun, shaded in afternoon. Moderate growth
to 5' tall & about as wide.
repens 'Evening Glow': "Evening Glow Mirror Plant". Incredibly colorful foliage shrub for tropical gardens. Glossy green leaves feature golden variegation in spring & summer, turning rusty orange-red in winter. Fabulous accent for foundation, border, or containers. Performs best in well drained soils & avoid heavy pruning during the hot summer months. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate growth to 5' tall & wide. Zones 9-11.
repens 'Golden Glow' PPAF: "Golden Glow Mirror Plant". New, colorful glossy green-leaved plant with golden variegation in spring & summer. Colors turn rusty red in cool temperatures. Fabulous accent plant or showy hedge. Growing to 5'x5' when mature. For best color, feed regularly with an all-purpose fertilizer. Full sun - partial shade. Use in beds, containers, hedging landscapes, bonsai, or as a houseplant. Zones 8-11.
repens 'Lemon Lime' PPAF: "Lemon Lime Mirror Plant". An exciting new selection of this compact grower.
Its brightly variegated leaves with a glossy sheen are perfect in small pots or small landscapes in a mass planting. Great in mixed containers & a good grower, this plant is sure to please. Fall color is suffused with pink as cool nights set in. Height & spread to 3'. Full sun-part shade. Zones 8-11.
repens 'Pina Colada': "Pina Colada Mirror Plant". An excellent new sister variety to the best selling C. 'Tequila Sunrise', this golden leaved plant becomes suffused with orange when the nights are cooler. Height & spread to 3½'. Full sun-partial shade. Zones 8-11.
repens 'Pink Splendor': "Pink Splendor Mirror Plant". Very glossy leaves in shades of green, yellow, & pink with the best color in winter months. Height & spread 3-4'. Full sun-part shade. Zones 8-11.
repens 'Taupata Gold': "Taupata Gold Mirror Plant". An upright habit & variegated evergreen shrub with soft gold foliage & bright green centers. 'Taupata Gold' shines as a hedge or accent plant in mixed containers. Growing to 5'x2½' when mature. Tolerates coastal winds & salt spray. Use as hedging, beds, borders, houseplant, bonsai, or containers. Full sun - partial shade. Zones 8-11.
repens 'Tequila Sunrise' PP#18392: "Tequila Sunrise Mirror Plant". A superior, easy-to-grow new variety with an upright divergent habit. Stunning foliage changes from lime green & yellow in the spring to sunset orange & burgundy as the weather cools. Grows to 3½'x3½' when mature. Use in gardens, landscapes, beds, containers, hedging, or bonsai. Full sun - partial shade. Zones 8-11.
repens 'Yvonne': "Yvonne Mirror Plant". Evergreen. An upright shrub with glossy, oval, dark chocolate brown leaves that darken in winter to almost black. Great as a garden specimen or as a screen. Height & spread to 5'. Full sun-partial shade. Zones 8-11.
CORDYLINE
australis 'Cardinal': This exciting, new cultivar of Cordyline features glossy, bright red foliage with lightly colored, central ribs & a soft growth habit. The cardinal red leaves & rich pink mid-rib combination offers consumers a unique & colorful plant for architectural plantings or combination containers. Upright growth habit. Full sun. Hardy to 20ºF.
australis 'Dark Star': This is a focal plant with
an upright habit to 25' tall. It is a palm-like,
sub-tropical tree that grows erect until with some
age it will fork to produce more heads. The very
dark reddish bronze sword like strap leaves give
this cultivar its name. It can reach 20-25' tall & spreads
about 12'. It is not noted for the flowers, but
creamy white panicles will form on older trees, & later
will produce berries. As with other Cordyline,
this plant flourishes in full sun to light shade & prefers
good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant, but grows
more lush with regular irrigation. It is hardy
to zones 9-10, 0°F. Fragrant
white flowers bloom on clusters on the mature plant in late spring. This plant
appears to be a mutation of 'Red Star'.It is like 'Red Start' but distinctly
darker.
australis 'Purple Sensation': This exciting new cultivar of Cordyline features purple foliage with distinct red mid-ribs. It exhibits a multi-branching, upright habit as a young plant. Full sun. Height 3-6'. Hardy to 20ºF.
australis 'Red Sensation': New Zealand. Deep red-burgundy, sword-like leaves make this an outstanding choice as a focal point in the landscape or in large container plantings with bright colored perennials & silver foliage. Fragrant, white flowers top the stems in early summer. Moderate growing to 8-10' tall, 5' wide. Water regularly, when top 3" of soil is dry. Full sun-partial shade. Hardy to 20-30° F.
australis 'Red Star': Bright burgundy-red, sword-like leaves make this an outstanding choice as a focal point in the landscape or in large container plantings with bright flowered perennials & silver foliage plants. Fragrant, white flowers top the stems in early summer. Moderate growing to 8-10' tall, 5' wide. Once established needs only occasional water. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Hardy to 20-30°F. Zone 8.
'Electric Pink': An outrageously bright pink colored plant with an upright habit of many narrow dark maroon leaves that are edged with bright pink - truly electric! It's growth habit appears similar in appearance to other brightly colored Cordyline australis cultivars, though it seems to be more clump forming. Light shade - full sun, but color is enhanced in full sun. White, fragrant flowers in spring. Height 2-4', width 2-4'.
COREOPSIS
grandiflora 'Early Sunrise': Yellow, semi-double
flowers. Spreads to form a large clump. Height
to 18". Blooms June - September. Full sun. Zone
5.
grandiflora 'Flying Saucers': USPP #10299. A noteworthy
introduction by David Tristram, breeder of Scabiosa
'Butterfly Blue' & Spiraea 'Magic Carpet'.
Large, glowing golden flowers appear in June & just
keep blooming right through summer & well into
fall. Perfect for front of border or for patio
pots, & also a sturdy cut flower. Full sun.
Height 15". Zone 5.
grandiflora 'Rising Sun': "Tickseed". Semi-double flowered Coreopsis is compact & controlled. Plants have bright yellow blooms with red flecks in the center. Full sun. A showy addition to the perennial border, wild flower garden, or naturalized area. Height to 24-26". Blooms May-September. Zones 4-9.
'Jethro Tull': USPPP. Forms compact, bright green
clumps with many flowering stems. Spreads rapidly.
Golden yellow blooms with unique fluted petals.
Blooms June-August. Height 12-15". Zone 5.
COTINUS
coggygria 'Royal Purple': "Royal Purple Smoke Tree".
Dramatic, long-lasting, pinkish-purple, smoke-like
airy seed clusters backed by reddish-purple foliage
creates a prized small tree or large accent shrub.
Foliage holds color all summer, turning scarlet
in fall. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to
15' tall, 10-12' wide. Zones 4-8.
CRYPTOMERIA
japonica: "Japanese Cryptomeria". Evergreen. Graceful
conifer, fast growing (3-4' per year) in youth.
Eventually skyline tree to 100' tall, 30' wide
at base. Straight columnar trunk; thin red-brown
bark peels off in strips. Foliage soft bright green
to bluish green in growing season, brownish purple
in cold weather. Slightly pendulous branches are
clothed in ½" long, needle-like leaves. Roundish,
red-brown cones ¾-1" wide. These trees are
sometimes used in closely planted groves for a
Japanese garden effect. Resistant to oak root fungus.
Full sun. Zones 4-9, 14-24.
CUPHEA
hyssopifolia: "False Heather". Compact shrublet
with flexible, leafy branchlets. Leaves evergreen, ½ - ¾" long,
very narrow. Tiny summer flowers in pink, purple,
or white are scarcely half as long as leaves. White
form the most useful. Takes ordinary soil; sun-partial
shade; lots of moisture. Height 1-2'.
'Lavender': Lavender pink flowers.
'White': White flowers.
rosea 'Lavender Lace': A fast growing, full flowering
beauty. A thousand miniature purple flowers against
lacy glossy-green foliage forms a dense, colorful
contrast. Blooms year round, but most heavily in
the warmer days of spring & summer. Heat tolerant.
CUPRESSOCYPARIS
leylandii 'Emerald Isle': Similar to Cupressocyparis
leylandii, but has bright green foliage on a plant
20-25' tall, 6-8' wide. Grows very fast. Most often
planted as quick screening. Long, slender, upright
branches with flattened foliage sprays give youthful
trees a narrow, pyramidal form, though they can
become open & floppy. Produces small cones
composed of scales. Will accept a wide variety
of soils & climate conditions; takes strong
wind.
CUPRESSUS
sempervirens 'Glauca': "Blue Italian Cypress". Outstanding
classic Mediterranean cypress with attractive blue-green
foliage. An ideal conifer to dominate a landscape
with its densely branched, narrow columnar form.
Evergreen. Full sun. Fast grower to 60-80' tall,
2-3' wide; can be larger. Zones 7-10.
sempervirens 'Monshel' P.P. #12933: "Tiny Tower™ Italian
Cypress". The perfect compact Italian cypress that
retains its small size indefinitely. Exceptionally
dense, blue-green foliage on a rigid, columnar
form is a valuable architectural accent both in
the summer & under winter snow. Perfect in
containers & for small, high profile city gardens.
Requires no shearing but, adapts well to topiary
applications. Full sun. Very slow growth to just
8' tall & 2' wide in first decade, then 25-30'
tall & to 3' wide at maturity. Evergreen. Zones
7-10.
DASYLIRION
wheeleri: "Silver Desert Spoon". Twisted & curled blue green leaves add texture to your garden. Edges of the ribbon like leaves are lined with fine thorns that meet at the base of the trunk to form small spoons. An exciting specimen for large containers or accent to a water wise garden. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow growing. Cream-colored flowers emerge in summer on tall spikes. Drought tolerant. Attracts beneficial insects. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
DIANTHUS
x 'Star' Series: "Cottage Pinks". An exciting new series of Dianthus
with compact, mounding foliage & long blooming
period. Height 5-7". Blooms May - September. Zone
5.
'Fire Star': Vivid fire red blossoms with darker crimson around the eye. Grayish
green
leaves. Lovely fragrance of cloves.
'Neon Star': Bright neon magenta flowers & compact, silvery blue foliage.
'Pixie Star': Fragrant, semi-double pink flowers have a light pink blotch.
Beautiful
silvery gray foliage.
'Shooting Star': Overlapping petals of magenta with a plum colored ring around
the
center. Smells of cloves. Bluish green leaves. This is the most compact
variety, making
it a great rockery plant.
DIASCIA
x. hybrida 'Juliet'™ Series: Compact, upright plants. Full sun-partial shade. Height to 6-8"; spread to 4-6".
'Light Pink': Light pink flowers.
'Orange': Bright orange flowers.
'Pink With Eye': Pale pink flowers with a dark eye.
'Red': Bright red flowers.
DICENTRA
spectabilis: "Bleeding Heart". Perennial. Sun -
partial shade. Pink outer petals with white inner
petals. Arching stems have dainty, heart-shaped
flowers May - June. Clump forming. Summer dormancy.
Height to 24".
DIETES
bicolor: "Fortnight Lily, African Iris". Iris-like plants with fans of stiff,
narrow evergreen leaves; form dense, long-lasting
clumps. Flowers resembling small Japanese irises
consist of three outer & three inner segments.
Stems are 2-3' tall. Flowers about 2" wide & circular
in outline, light yellow with dark brown to maroon
blotches. Each flower lasts only one day, but supply
of flowers on a stem is seemingly endless. Flower
stems last only one year. Excellent in permanent
landscape plantings with pebbles & rocks, shrubs, & other
long-lived perennials. Full sun-partial shade.
bicolor 'Premium Yellow': "Fortnight Lily, African Iris". Iris-like plants with
fans of stiff, narrow evergreen leaves; form dense,
long-lasting clumps. Flowers resembling small Japanese
irises consist of three outer & three inner
segments. Stems are 2-3' tall. Lemon yellow flowers
have a brown blotch & are about 2" wide & circular
in outline. Each flower lasts only one day, but
supply of flowers on a stem is seemingly endless.
Flower stems last only one year. Excellent in permanent
landscape plantings with pebbles & rocks, shrubs, & other
long-lived perennials. Full sun-partial shade.
vegeta: (Dietes iridioides, Moraea iridioides).
"Fortnight Lily, African Iris". Stems to 3' tall. Waxy, white flowers to 3" across
have yellow-orange blotches, a few orange marks
bases of inner three segments; three style arms
- appendages radiating from flower's center - are
usually pale violet. To prevent self-sowing & prolong
bloom, break off blossoms individually. Don't cut
flower stems (they last for more than a year) until
they clearly have stopped producing blooms; then
cut back to lower leaf joint near base of stem.
DIGITALIS
purpurea 'Camelot' Series: "Foxglove". Extremely eye-catching
and unique, Digitalis' main feature is the tall
flower stems that stand upright over the downy,
oblong foliage. Colorful, scented, bell-shaped
blooms cover the stems on all sides. Performs best
in very moist soil and partially shaded areas.
Garden height is 3½ - 4'. Zones 4-8.
'Lavender': Lavender flowers with white rimmed dark throat speckling.
'Rose': Rose pink flowers with white rimmed dark throat speckling.
'White: White flowers with dark throat speckling.
DISTICTUS
buccinatoria: "Scarlet Trumpet Vine". Amazing warm
season color display for fences, high walls, or
arbors. Produces blood-red trumpet-shaped flowers
with a yellow throat. Climbs by tendrils. Evergreen.
Full sun. Vigorous grower to 40-50' long. Zones
9-11.
buccinatoria 'Rivers': "Royal Trumpet Vine". Hybrid
with light rosy lavender flowers, throats aging
to pink. Handsome dark green foliage on stems 15-20'
long. Leaves are slightly more rounded, lighter
green, & glossier. More tender than D. buccinatoria.
Sunny location. Evergreen.
DODONEA
viscosa 'Purpurea': "Purple Hopseed Bush". Great
color show, bronzy-green foliage turns purple-red
in fall; pinkish fruit brightens summer. Dense
branches can be trimmed as a hedge or espalier;
unpruned it makes a superb evergreen screen. It
can also be trained as a standard tree. Full sun.
Fast grower to 12' tall, 6-8' wide. Zones 8-11.
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