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Bee Durango Marigold

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.

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Variegata Hosta

The Hosta `Variegata\’, Hosta undulata, has dramatic, narrow, lance-shaped wavy leaves with white centers edged in green, making it very striking. The Hosta flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta\’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 18\” and a spread of 24-36\”, Hosta\’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

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Omaha Beefsteak Begonia

The Begonia Omaha Beefsteak, \’Begonia rex hybrids\’, a Great American Cities T Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Omaha Beefsteak has blood red leaves with a dark purple center. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that\’s why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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Golden Anniversary Lamium

The Lamiun, \’Golden Anniversary\’, Lamium maculatum, is a handsome variety without becoming invasive. The pretty pink flowers are almost eclipsed by the brilliance of the golden variegated foliage. In all but the most severe winters its foliage persists, making it good for winter containers especially hanging baskets, teamed with winter flowering pansies, primroses or polyanthus. Underplant with dwarf bulbs, and chop back whenever stems become invasive.

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Van Cherry Tree

The Van cherry is very hardy. Resembles Bing cherries because the fruit is similar to Bing, though usually smaller. Pollinizer is required. It will pollinate (inter-fruitful) with all popular sweet cherries. Enjoy magnificent cherry blossoms every spring.Van is one of the best pollinators for any other sweet cherry tree. The Van cherry tree is hardy, vigorous and a prolific bearer of high quality sweet cherries.

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Cherry Red Infinity Impatien

The Impatiens InfinityT Cherry Red, \’New Guinea Impatien\’, displays beautiful bright red flowers with delicate white stripes. This Proven Winner plant comes from the renowned breeder Ludwig Kientzler. Shade plants are hard to find and New Guenea Impatiens fill that niche with vibrant beauty. The Infinity series has been bred to be grower friendly with well matched vigorous habits and finishing times. Place in moist but not wet, well-drained soil. Fertilize twice a month in beds, every week in containers.For zone 11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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Margarita Sweet Potato Vine

The Sweet Potato Vine Margarita, \’Ipomoea batatas\’, a Proven Winners selection, has a trailing habit and traditional velvety, fan shaped leaves that are a bright chartreuse color. This ornamental plant provides color and interest like no other plant. They are grown for their distinctive foliage and vigorous growth habit. Margarita looks nice planted with darker foliaged plants. They grow best when provided with a high light location and relatively warm temperatures.For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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