Petite Red Imp (Trademark) is a dwarf variety of Crape Myrtle from Monrovia Nursery. New to our Sunnyvale Garden in 2024. We purchased ours from Summerwinds Nursery in San Jose. Crape Myrtle vs Crepe Myrtle: “Crape myrtle” and “crepe myrtle” are both correct spellings for the ornamental tree Lagerstroemia indica. “Crape myrtle” is more common in North America, while “crepe …
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Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’
Welcome, garden enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of vibrant perennials to spotlight a true showstopper in the garden: the Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’. This fiery beauty is a must-have for any gardener looking to add a splash of color and a touch of drama to their outdoor space. A Burst of Scarlet Brilliance The Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’ is renowned …
Read More »Salvia microphylla ‘Dazzler’
Dazzler is a compact new hybrid with deep intense rose red flowers, glossy, bluish foliage, dark stems and sepals and long bloom season. The plant has a compact and bushy habit, with a height and spread of 24-36 inches. It produces showy flowers in shades of purple-red that bloom from spring to late fall or early winter. The flowers are …
Read More »Verbena – Estrella
Combining vibrant colors with excellent growing characteristics, Estrella is a versatile series suitable for baskets, mixed containers and the landscape. A vegetatively propagated series, Estrella uses Westflowers genetics bred by Westhoff in Germany. The series boasts rich, vibrant colors on large flower clusters, without the common white flower center. With a well-branching and mounding plant habit, Estrella blooms flowers close …
Read More »Tulip – Ruffled
The majority of tulips (Tulipa spp.) flower naturally in the spring, making them a symbol of new life and renewal. Many varieties of tulips produce blooms in varying shades of yellow, adding a cheerful “hello” to the new growing season. Yellow tulips require the same care and maintenance as other colored tulip varieties. Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) and tulips (Tulipa spp.) …
Read More »Salvia elegans – Pineapple salvia
Salvia elegans. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Tubular red flowers and lime-green leaves are fragrant with a scent similar to pineapple. Can be grown in a 1-foot deep, 1-foot wide pot. Salvia elegans, commonly called Pineapple sage or Tangerine Sage, is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It inhabits Madrean and Mesoamerican pine-oak forests …
Read More »Watsonia
Watsonia bulbs are an excellent example of how simple gardening can be when the right plant is matched to suitable growing conditions. Fresh watsonia bulbs are available from early September through mid November only. They naturalize so you can leave them in the soil for next year. Use a large, heavy container; watsonia grow 4-6 feet tall. Fill your containers …
Read More »Foxglove – Dark Rose Angel Mist
Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive. The bad news is that foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) does not occur as a perennial. It is a biennial, meaning that …
Read More »Cuphea – Flamenco Red
Many gardeners have learned the value of Cuphea for summer long flowers. We value them not only for the small, attractive flowers, but also for the hummingbirds, butterflies, and nectar-feeding insects that swarm around them. Aka Bat-Face Cuphea, St. Peter’s Plant, Tiny Mice, Bunny Ears, Cuphea llavea. Cuphea is a family of plants containing about 115 species according to the …
Read More »Cyclamen
Cyclamen is a great winter-flowering plant that loves light shade. You can grow in indoors or out. The red cyclamen is classic for the winter holidays. In the summer, the foliage dies back and it is stressed by reflected heat (so shade is important).
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