PLANTS
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Double Knockout Roses are more floriferous than regular Knockout Roses and they raise the bar with petal counts of 18-25, twice the number of Knockout, borne 3-6 on a stem. The additional petals present a fuller, richer pinkish/red inflorescence that is simply breathtaking. These blooms are about 2 ½ inches wide. But don’t let the smaller sized blooms fool you---they make up for their size in abundance. Without deadheading, the blooms maintain a continuous show of color from early June to hard frost with beautiful foliage almost year-round. The new growth is a dramatic burgundy red. Knockout and Double Knockout Roses will be a spectacular addition to every garden. Along with the eye-catching blooms and superior performance they offer wonderful versatility of use, from just one planted by itself to several amongst your favorite perennials, or plant them as an appealing hedge.
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Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldstrum' prefers full to partial sun and a well-drained, organically rich soil. One of the best known and longest-blooming perennials (July through October), not to mention an outstanding cut flower, it's often called black-eyed susan. Re-seeds rather prolifically, making it excellent for mass plantings. Reaches 20 to 30 inches in height and 18 to 24 inches in width; divide early spring, every four to five years.
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ENCORE AZALEAS are the only pantented brand of azaleas to bloom in spring, summer, and fall. Each of the 23 Encore varieties begins their performance with the spring flowering season. Once this "first-act" of blooming concludes, new shoots begin to grow and set buds. The Encore Azalea's "second-act" opens when these buds begin blooming into full flower mid-summer. This unique bloom season continues through the fall, the curtain dropping with the onset of cold weather. But, the show goes on. As an "encore" these exceptional azaleas flower again with traditional spring azaleas and the process starts over.
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HYDRANGEAS are fascinating, unlike most other plants, the color of their flowers can change dramatically. The people who have the most control over the color of their hydrangeas are those who grow them in containers. It is much easier to control or alter the ph of the soil in a container than it is in the ground. Hydrangeas often change color on their own when they are planted or transplanted. They are adjusting to the new environment. It is not unusual to see several different colors on one shrub the next year after planting. It is much easier to change a hydrangea from pink to blue than it is from blue to pink. Changing a hydrangea from pink to blue entails adding aluminum to the soil. Changing from blue to pink means subtracting aluminum from the soil or taking it out of reach of the hydrangea.
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Camellias - Plant sasanquas from March through October to establish roots during warm weather. Avoid planting when soil is frozen or too wet to work. They tolerate most well-drained soils. This species is more sun-tolerant than the japonicas, but it prefers afternoon shade or high shade all day. A new sasanqua taller than 3 feet should be tied securely to a single stake. Mulch to protect the roots.
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Big Daddy Hosta - The Hosta Big Daddy, Hosta 'Big Daddy', is a large selection that has huge, frosty blue leaves that are cupped and heavily quilted. The pale lavendar flowers come on in July, however, Hosta's are not known for their flowers. Hosta's provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Big Daddy is no exception. Hosta Big Daddy needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot and has good slug resistance. This low care perennial is ideal for shady postions, tubs and patio pots and is one of the most popular landscape plants.
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Sago Palm - Commonly referred to as a palm, the Sago is actually more closely related to a pine tree than a palm. It is one of the oldest plants, having been around since the dinosaurs roamed the earth. With their beautiful, dark green fronds, they make a very nice companion planting to other palms in the landscape. Sagos need good drainage and prefer part sun to full shade. If the temperature drops below 30 degrees, try to give it some protection (flannel sheet or a light blanket) to prevent frost damage.
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Saw Palmetto - Native to coastal areas of the Southeast, the Saw Palmetto is a low, spreading, fan palm with spiny leaf stems. Generally, Saw Palmettos stay under 5 feet and can form very sizeable clumps. They are cold hardy through Zone 8a and are tolerant of salt spray. In addition to the greenleafed variety, there is also and blue and silver form, although these are not cold hardy.
