The Bonica rose was voted the World\’s Favorite Rose in 1997 by the World Federation of Rose Societies, and an All America Winner in 1987.The Bonica deserves the acclaim.Bonica roses are easy to grow , and are very colorful and disease resistant. This landscape rose can be planted as a hedge, specimen, or focal point.
The Daisy White Buttons, \’Chrysanthemum paludosum\’, has masses of small 1/2 to 1 inch white flowers with yellow centers that bloom for months and months. The bright white flowers look radiant in the light of a full moon. There are so many flowers, it is hard to see the foliage. They bloom continually from spring until fall. Shear the White Buttons Daisy back in mid summer to encourage better fall bloom. The White Buttons Daisy makes excellent cut flowers and is used in window boxes, pots, rock gardens and as an edging plant.
The Autumn Flamer Red Maple tree, Acer rubrum, \’Autumn Flame\’, is a fast growing tree that is also one of the first trees to show fall color. The Autumn Flamer Red Maple has scarlet/green leaves which make for gorgeous fall color. This deciduous trees leaves will always contain a hint of scarlet. The branches develop low and form a dense, narrow crown. It is not tolerant of drought or very hot dry weather. This tree is a large tree that can achieve a trunk size of three to five feet in diameter.
The Sage Tricolor, \’Salvia officinalis \’Tricolor\’, has green, white, and purple varigated leaves and the color intensifies in full sun. Tricolor Sage is beautiul in the garden. Salvia officinalis is the basic sage long famed for culinary and medicinal value, but it is also highly decorative in the garden. It one-ups the usual Purple Sage by mixing green, white, & purple foliage on a single pubescent-leafed plant. This eye-catching variegated sage makes a perfect evergreen edge for a sunny border.
The Tomato Bush Green Zebra, \’Lycopersicon Lycopersicum\’, is an old heirloom variety. Green Zebra is very flavorful, sweet, yet zingy and well balanced and not too acidic. They are entirely crack free and unique. Green Zebras are a rich, golden green with forest green stripes and a very smooth skin. The tomatoes are tennis ball sized, about 3 to 4 ounces. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.
The Arctotis Sunspot, \’Arctotis hybrid\’, has a more compact habit than other Arctotis\’. The silver leaves and extra-profuse blooms show why these much improved forms are great sellers. They will flower with beautiful blazing yellow-orange blooms from April until November.Sunspot looks great in baskets, combos, and pots. They are great for borders and for cuttings. Sunspot is a Proven Selection plant.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
The Marigold Durango(TM) Bee, \’Tagetes patula\’, is very easy to grow. The Durango series of Marigolds belongs to the French group of Marigolds. They produce 2\” - 2.5\” anemone type flower heads. The early, free-flowering plants have uniform heights of 10 to 12 inches with good branching. The Durango Marigold Bee\’s are well suited to life in containers as well as beds. Plant in full sun to light shade in fertile well drained soil either in beds or containers. Space plants 6\” to 10\” apart. This French Marigold is an outstanding performer in the garden.
