Plants of the Year for 2008

Clematis ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ - Large, fragrant, double white rosette-flowers with golden stamens, appear on previous year’s wood in May-June. It thrives best in full sun. Excellent for walls, arbors, pergolas, trellises and poles. Its effect is quite spectacular when grown against a dark background.
Sold in a 5 pint container for $15.00 each
Clematis ‘Florida Sieboldii’- Elegant, creamy white flowers with a central tuft of dark purple stamens, appear on new wood from June to September. This much sought after variety is ideal for containers, arbors, pergolas or trellises and as an accent woven through shrubs. It thrives in the full sun with shaded roots. Stunning!
Sold in a 5 pint container for $17.50 each
Double Knock Out Rose - The Double Knockout Rose is covered with Raspberry Red blossoms from early June til frost. It is dense, compact and upright in habit with rich green foliage that is resistant to black spot and other diseases. A continuous show of color with rich burgundy leaves in the fall and bright orange-red hips in winter. A tremendous specimen or as a mass planting.
Sold in a 2 gallon container for $25.00 each
The McCartney Rose - Enormous rosy pink buds mature to massive blossoms with an alluring sweet, candy like fragrance. It is the winner of more fragrance awards than any other Meidiland rose in history! This plant stands at 4 feet, is never leggy and has medium green foliage that is disease resistant. Large brightly colored blossoms that appear continuously throughout the summer.
Sold in a 1 gallon container for $20.00 each
Enkianthus 'Summer Hill' - An upright layered, multi-stemmed 6-12' shrub with bright red buds that open to cream, bell-shaped flower clusters with red veins and tips in May. Beautiful, fiery red foliage in the fall. Plant in sun to part-shade in a shrub or flower border where these interesting flowers can be seen.
Sold in a 2 gallon container for $30.00 each

Other interesting Perennials offered for pre-order

Anemone japonica ‘Serenade’ - A beautiful variety with double pink flowers and yellow stamens from July and continuing into November. Grows to 2’ tall in sun to partial shade with a strong, spreading habit. Anemones have earned their place in the autumn garden.
Sold in a 5 pint container for $6.00 each
Euphorbia ‘First Blush’ – This new cultivar has variegated pale green foliage with white margins, it’s new growth has a rose-pink tint. The flower buds appear a pink-blush color and open to bright yellow flowers bracts in the spring. The 12” compact habit makes it ideal for the rock garden or as a specimen. Euphorbias are reputed to be deer and rabbit resistant!!
Sold in a 5 pint container for $8.00 each
Geum ‘Mango Lassi’ - Brand new stunning introduction! Large and delicate soft orange double flowers take on shades of apricot to mango. Its evergreen foliage clump stays neat and compact. A beautiful selection for the mixed border.
Sold in a 5 pint container for $10.00 each
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ - One of the great horticultural success stories, 'Obsidian’s' glossy dark maroon, almost black, leaves keep their color all season. Sprays of white flowers appear in June – July over a 16-inch-wide mound of polished leaves make a strong statement as a solo planting and when massed in a perennial border. Well suited for sun or partial shade.
Sold in a 5 pint container for $10.00 each
Hakonechloa ‘Beni Kaze’ - This interesting ornamental grass remains a loose, 30 inch mound of rich green foliage during spring and summer. The ribbon-like leaves turn a striking red in the fall. Preferring partial shade, Beni-Kaze punctuates a perennial border, container garden or water feature with its beautiful fall color.
Sold in a 5 pint container for $10.00 each
Hosta 'Striptease' – Dark green foliage with a golden yellow center lined with a thin white line. Violet flowers appear on 2' stems in mid-summer. Plant in part -shade to shade to cover dying daffodil foliage. A much sought after variety and awarded 2005 Hosta of the Year.
Sold in a 5 pint container for $10.00 each
Ligularia 'Britt Marie Crawford' – This plant has beautiful chocolate-maroon colored large leaves and blooms in midsummer with 2' high golden blossoms. Best grown in moist soil in part shade in back of border, waterside or in a large tub container. Deer resistant.
Sold in a 5 pint container for $10.00 each
Trillium sessile - The Toadshade trillium is extremely rare with maroon flowers and handsome variegated leaves. It grows in part shade to full shade in moist fertile soil. Excellent accent for a shaded garden. Deer resistant after the first year.
Sold in a 1 quart container for $7.50 each
Primula sieboldii ‘Geisha Girl’ - A slow spreading variety that grows 6”-8” high, with shocking pink flowers with white frosting in the center. This spring bloomer is highly adaptable and hardy; grows in full shade to part sun in moist well-drained soil. A perfect plant to mix with early bulbs and late to rise perennials.
Sold in a 1 quart container for $6.00 each
   

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