Limelight hydrangeas are a popular and hardy flowering shrub with dramatic blooms that range from green to white to pale pink across a long flowering season. These are paniculata (orpanicle, referring to the shape of the flower trusses) hydrangeas, as opposed to macrophylla hydrangeas, and so they are more cold hardy and easier to grow. […]

Campanula, otherwise known as bellflower, are attractive perennial garden plants with profuse, colorful flowers and a lengthy blooming period. They are also known as bluebells, but the name is misleading–campanula are available in many shades, including palest white, cherry red and deep purple. While it may not be practical to grow the giant campanula varieties […]

Gardenia plants have beautiful, fragrant white flowers that are a symbol of trust and clarity, making them a lovely addition to any garden or home. With a few simple tips in mind, caring for these unique flowers is a breeze, especially in the summertime! Overview Gardenia flowers carry a sweet and light aroma that can […]

Add a splash of color to your garden and patio a month earlier with Salvia ‘April Night’. Blooming a full month ahead of the popular ‘May Night’, this variety features a denser habit and much sturdier stems. Despite its early start, ‘April Night’ doesn’t fizzle out. It will continu to dazzle with deep blue flower […]

What is Firewitch Dianthus? Named the perennial plant of the year in 2006, Firewitch dianthus was actually created by a German horticulturist in 1957, where it was named Feuerhexe. In 1987, United States horticulturists began to propagate and grow Firewitch flowers and they have been a much-loved border plant for zones 3-9 ever since. Blooming […]

Many people think there is no better red flowering Astilbe than ‘Fanal’ but we think that ‘Montgomery’ is far superior. Its deep red flower color in early June is richer and more vibrant that ‘Fanal’ but that’s only the start of what makes this plant stand out. Its foliage is incredible! It emerges from the […]

Joining the popular Magic Show® Collection, this plant brings early blooming, outstanding flower color and neat habit. One of the earliest Veronica to bloom, this plant produces thick spikes of intense violet-blue flowers. Spikes of violet-blue blooms in early summer are butterfly and hummingbird magnets! Superb cut flowers with long lasting, vivid color. Easy, neat […]

Tall, vibrant spikes of intense violet-blue flowers on erect purple stems emerge above the compact, shrub-like clump of dense, fragrant, gray-green foliage. A great deer and rabbit-resistant choice for infusing borders and containers with stunning color. An herbaceous perennial. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers moist, gravelly or […]

When to Plant Perennials can be planted in early spring. Add long lasting fertilizer and bone meal when planting. Mix spring, summer and fall bloomers in a perennial border. The easiest way to accomplish this is to visit the garden center from early spring until summer and buy what’s in bloom. Staking Tall Perennials Some […]