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NOVELTY PLANTS
NEMESIA
(nem MEE zee ah) Here is a season-long flowering beauty with snapdragon-like flowers that have yellow centres. Tried & True Nemesias are heat-tolerant and have compact, semi-trailing growth. They make a bright and colourful addition to mixed baskets and containers. Their sweet, candy-like scent is an aromatic addition to the garden or patio. Please select… Read more »
LOTUS VINE – Parrot’s Beak
(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 »
LOBELIA
(lob BEE lee ah) Lobelia erinus The beautiful colours of Lobelia bring effect and texture to any planting. They create masses of gorgeous flowers in an assortment of colours all summer long. Our Tried & True Lobelias are heat tolerant and weather resistant. They perform well in baskets, containers, and landscape. The delicate, airy appearance… Read more »
IPOMOEA – Sweet Potato Vine
(ip oh MEE uh), (ahy pey MEE uh) Few plants can rival ipomoeas or sweet potato vines for durability, everlasting colour, and creating drama in the garden. This ornamental plant is mainly grown for its attractive foliage and is a popular choice for container gardens. Their intensely-coloured foliage come in a variety of colours, including… Read more »
ICE PLANT
Delosperma cooperi/Lampranthus Hardy Ice Plant gets their name from the tiny hairs on the plant that reflect light reminiscent of ice crystals. The foliage is fleshy and succulent-like, and it morphs into a darker colour as fall temperatures drop. Brilliantly coloured flowers are held close to grey-green trailing foliage. Low maintenance and constant show of colour all… Read more »
HELIOTROPE – Cherry Pie Plant
(hee lee oh TROHP), (hēl yə TROHP) Heliotropium These old-fashioned flowers may have been at the forefront in your grandmother’s garden. But, their renewed popularity is no surprise, considering their attractive foliage, flowers, and scent. Very few bedding plants have Heliotrope’s reputation for sweet fragrance. Reminiscent of vanilla, the Heliotrope’s scent gave rise to its… Read more »
HELICHRYSUM – Licorice Plant
(hel ih KRY sum) Helichrysum is grown for its petite, velvety, trailing foliage. The silvery sheen of licorice plant makes it a perfect complement for many other plants. Include helichrysum in hanging baskets and mixed containers, and the trailing growth will quickly fill in and provide a soft backdrop for the colourful flowers of other plants…. Read more »
GAURA – Butterfly Flower or Beeblossom
(GAR ah) Oenothera lindheimeri or Gaura lindheimeri Gaura is generally a tender perennial (USDA Zone 6-9), but because of its outstanding qualities, it cannot be excluded from annual plant applications. When in bloom, their colourful flowers are reminiscent of pink or white flying butterflies dancing in the wind. Its small, narrow foliage is often green, but the leaves… Read more »
FUCHSIA
(FYOO shah) For over 150 years, Fuchsias have been popular with gardeners around the world. Named after the German botanist Leonhard von Fuchs (1500-1566), the first hybridizations were dated about 1820. These garden favourites are perfect in hanging baskets, mixed containers and window boxes. Please select flower to see care instructions.