Flowers

Bottle brush trees (Callistemon viminalis) grow vibrant, brush-like red blooms that thrive in California’s sunny Mediterranean climate. Why Grow Bottle Brush in California? Vibrant Blooms: They produce striking red, pink, or yellow flowers shaped like classic bottle brushes, mostly in spring and summer. Pollinator Friendly: The nectar-rich flowers easily attract local hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to your yard. Drought Tolerance: …

Tithonia, commonly known as the Mexican sunflower, is a powerhouse annual that rewards high-heat summer gardens with blazing orange-red blooms and an unmatched parade of pollinators. If your summer landscape is flagging under the afternoon heat and you need a high-impact plant that scoffs at drought, look no further than Tithonia rotundifolia. Growing anywhere from 3 to 8 feet tall …

Looking for a stunning climber that delights both your eyes and your nose? Meet the Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum ‘Inov86’). This spectacular vine is a showstopper, famous for its dramatic color changes and intoxicating fragrance. Unlike aggressive exotic varieties, this well-behaved compact cultivar offers all the charm of traditional honeysuckle without taking over your entire yard. Why You’ll …

Looking for a perennial that blooms non-stop, defies droughts, and drives local pollinators wild? Meet Agastache ‘Kudos Red’ (Hummingbird Mint). This compact powerhouse delivers fiery color and a sweet licorice scent from early summer right up until the first frost. Here is everything you need to know to successfully grow this garden favorite. Quick Plant Profile Botanical Name: Agastache hybrid …

Firehouse™ Purple Fizz Verbena is the ultimate low-maintenance powerhouse for gardeners craving nonstop color from early spring until the first frost. Developed by Ball FloraPlant, this high-performance annual stands out with its striking bicolor look, featuring dense clusters of vibrant lavender-purple petals with distinctive white eyes. Unlike traditional varieties that stop blooming when the summer heat peaks, the Firehouse™ series …

Cascading Color: Ultimate Guide to Ivy-Leaved Pelargoniums Ivy-leaved pelargoniums (Pelargonium peltatum) are the undisputed royalty of hanging baskets and window boxes. Often called ivy geraniums, these South African natives offer glossy, shield-shaped leaves and a relentless explosion of blossoms from spring until the first frost. If you want to transform your sunny patios into a European-style floral display, here is …

Brighten up summertime with Juiced® Orange jessamine. This compact hybrid jessamine has deliciously colorful blooms and bright glossy foliage. These citrus-hued, tubular flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooming from spring to frost, this tropical evergreen has dark, glossy foliage and a superior, bushy habit along with easy care: no need to trim to keep the blooms coming! In zone 7, it will …

Trachelium caeruleum (Purple umbrella flower). Like a lavender-blue “Queen Anne’s Lace,” this Mediterranean perennial bears large, dense domes of intricate flowers dotted with tiny white “pins.” Lightly violet scented, the 3-4” clusters on upright stems look lovely in any garden and it good for cut flowers. Easy to grow & vigorous. Blooms mid-Summer till Fall, just in time for the …

Huge spiked & strongly perennial, this “New Millenium” variety is far superior to the commonly available “Pacific Giants.” They can easily reach 6’ tall & by its second year as much as 4’ across. Extra large, bright-pink blooms with a white “bee” are held compactly to make large 3’ spikes & unbelievable cut flowers. Long blooming if you cut the …

Bachelor button has a very intense blue. Cornflowers were worn by young men in love; if the flower faded too quickly, it was taken as a sign that the man’s love was not returned It is the national flower of Estonia. bought from yamagami nursery planted winter 2014 flowered April 2015 Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats