(yoo FOR bee ah) Euphorbia hypericifolia There are thousands of species of Euphorbia in the plant world, also known as Spurge. In a broad range of species, habits, and forms, they can range from herbs to shrubs and trees to succulents. No matter what type you decide upon, Euphorbias are extremely easy to grow. There… Read more »
(ver BEE nah) Verbenas earn top marks because of the wide range of colours available from intense jewel tones to serene pastel hues. They are free-flowering and have a semi-trailing growth habit. Flower clusters of verbena are held in continuously blooming circles atop the tips of the stems. These bloom stalks keep blooming and producing new… Read more »
(thun BURR jee ah) Thunbergia alata Since the appearance of the vegetative-propagated Thunbergias on the market, these plants are celebrating a real renaissance. They are tender perennials (in warmer climates) but are mostly grown as annuals because they are frost tender, grow quickly and produce flowers in the first season. The showy, funnel-shaped flowers stand… Read more »
(stroe bih LAN theez) Strobilanthes Dyeranus Strobilanthes is a beloved house plant that has found its way to the garden as colour and texture plant. The foliage is breathtaking with its multitude of colours – variegated dark green, purplish-pink on top and all purple underneath. The silvery-metallic foliage shimmers with iridescence. It is a challenge… Read more »
(SET kree zee uh) Setcreasea pallida or Tradescantia pallida Setcreasea is a beautiful colour and texture plant. The succulent leaves are oval and pointed and will reach 7 inches (17.5cm) long by 1 inch (2.5cm) wide. The fleshy, fragile stems are first erect later lying on the ground as a creeper. The inconspicuous blooms range… Read more »
(san vih TAL ee ah) Sanvitalia’s common name describes its flower form and its low-growing creeping habit. It is a low maintenance plant and has a profusion of little yellow flowers from spring until fall. Performs well in baskets, containers, and landscapes. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(pet TOO nyah) Petunias are still one of the most popular and indispensable bedding plants. Petunias are prolific trailing bloomers which flower constantly all summer until first hard frost. An outstanding feature of Tried & True varieties is their superior branching. They are robust, weather resistant, and distinguished by their even growth. With the wide… Read more »
(oss tee oh SPER mum) Osteospermum is native to South Africa and comes in a wide variety of flower forms and colours. These Daisy-like plants with dark green foliage are standards in most gardens whether they are planted in borders or containers. The blooms are wonderful for cutting and appear in a wide range of… Read more »
Our Tried & True Novelty Plants are plants with a purpose. Besides being aesthetically pleasing, they offer a range of additional benefits. Our Dog B Gone and Scaredy Cat plants will keep dogs and cats at bay with their pungent scent. Mosquito Shocker and Wasp Shocker have long lasting citrusy-like scents which seem to naturally… Read more »
(LOH tus) Lotus vine’s exotic looking flower is spectacular, resembling a parrot’s beak or lobster claw. Flame colour flowers in shades of red and golden yellow are perfectly suited to planter boxes, hanging baskets, window boxes, and decorative containers. Don’t plant lotus vine solely for the flowers, as this plant is highly sought after for… Read more »
