Calibrachoa Kabloom Red

by Maureen Sullivan on January 25, 2015

Full sun to part shade. 8 to 10 in high, spread of 12 to 14 inches.  This Vivacious red calibrachoa will wow you. Of the Kabloom series, the red presents itself in a spreading form.  Can be used in the front of the boarder and is super in containers.

 

Calibrachoa Kabloom Yellow

by Maureen Sullivan on January 25, 2015

Calibrachoa Kabloom Yellow wsFull sun to part shade. 8 to 10 in high, spread of 12 to 14 inches.  Kabloom Yellow is such a cheery yellow that we could not resist growing it!  Add a blast of sunshire to your containers and hangers with this plant.

California Poppy / Eschscholzia Mikado

by Maureen Sullivan on January 25, 2015

Full sun.  12 inches.  Mikado has a cup shaped form with orange face petals and a maroon reverse.  Eschscholzina blooms well in early summer, takes a break during the hottest days of summer then reblooms as the weather cools.  Shear back after initial bloom phase has finished.  Plant in well drained soil.

California Poppy / Eschscholzia Sundew lobbii

by Maureen Sullivan on April 17, 2014

California Poppy Eschscholzia SundewFull sun.  10 inches.  Sundew is a lovely lemon yellow flowered variety of California poppy. It is a more delicate and smaller in form than the more commonly seen varieties.  Sundew’s foliage is a delicate, finely cut silvery green. Nice addition to containers and the border.

Campanula Pyramidalis

by Maureen Sullivan on January 15, 2024

Full sun. Grows to 48 inches tall. This tall cottage garden perennial bell flower is hardy to zone 3. Flower colors are white, lavender and light blue.  If you like delphiniums this may be the plant for you.

Cape Fuscia / Phygelius Aequalis Yellow Trumpet

by Maureen Sullivan on January 13, 2016

Full sun to partial shade. 3 to 4 feet. Resembling, but not related to perennial fuscias, cape fuscia is a vigorous, heavy bloomer that produces creamy yellow, tubular penstemon-like flowers from June until frost. ‘Yellow Trumpet’ Cape Fuchsia fits equally well into mixed borders or containers.

Cape Fuscia / Phygelius Capensis Rose

by Maureen Sullivan on January 13, 2016

Full sun to partial shade. 3 to 4 feet. Resembling, but not related to perennial fuscias, cape fuscia is a vigorous, heavy bloomer that produces rose-red, tubular penstemon-like flowers from June until frost. ‘Rose’ Cape Fuchsia fits equally well into mixed borders or containers.

Celosia Pampus Plume

by Maureen Sullivan on January 31, 2018

Full sun. Height: 30-40 inches. Pampus Plume’s large feathery flower heads are a great textural addition to bouquets. A mix of yellow, orange, pink and red. Pinch initial bud to increase branching.

Celosia Supercrest Mix

by Maureen Sullivan on January 26, 2021

Full Sun. 16 to 24 inch tall. The fan shaped ‘cockscomb’ of iridescent shades of green, orange, pink, red and yellow pop with color and provide an interesting form. Useful in containers, the border and for cutting, fresh or dried.

Celosia Thompsonii

by Maureen Sullivan on January 23, 2017

Full sun.  3 feet tall.  A tall feathery celosia in jewel toned shades of red, rose, pink and yellow-green.  An old variety worthy of a  comeback. Use fresh or dried in bouquets.  Best in fertile, well-drained soil.