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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 …

Salvia splendens ‘Saucy Wine’ is a vibrant, heat-tolerant tender perennial featuring velvety, burgundy-red flower spikes from spring to late fall. Growing 2-3 ft tall, this low-maintenance, self-cleaning plant is ideal for borders and containers, attracting pollinators while resisting deer and drought.  Key Care Guidelines Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 3 hours of direct sunlight. Water & Soil: Thrives …

The Neil Diamond Hybrid Tea Rose is a showstopper with its striking appearance. The blooms are large, typically 4-5 inches in diameter, and feature a mesmerizing blend of pink and white stripes. Each petal is unique, creating a stunning visual effect that will make your garden stand out. The foliage is a rich, glossy green, providing the perfect backdrop for …

Spectacular, formal, dark red blooms that are very large in size brighten the garden from winter to mid-spring. Flowers make a great contrast with the glossy, dark green foliage. A prized plant for milder regions. Evergreen. Bloom TimeWinter through mid-springDeciduous/EvergreenEvergreenSpecial FeaturesNon-toxic to Cats and DogsGrowth RateSlowGrowth HabitUprightFlower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy FlowersLandscape UseBorder, Container, EspalierDesign IdeasThis sharp red camellia deserves …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.) …

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 …