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| Campanula ‘Mystic Bells’ – Bellflower |
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We love Campanula ‘Kent Belle’ but then we found C. ‘Sarastro’ which is even better. Now we have C. ‘Mystic Bells’ which is shorter and more prolifically flowering than ‘Sarastro’. Where will this all end? ‘Mystic Bells’ has huge, cloche-like bells on 15-18” stems. The color is a glossy, violet-blue that reflects the sun. It sends up its first flower stalks in the spring and will continue with more after each set is finished. It will be a more or less constant show in your garden throughout the season
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial Shade
Cold Hardiness: Zones 5-8
Spacing: 12-15" apart
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate
Water and Soil Needs: Rich, humus-laden soil with
good water retention
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| Coreopsis ‘Heaven’s Gate’ PPAF – Tickseed |
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A cross between Coreopsis ‘Limerock Ruby’ PPAF (which is marginally hardy here) and Coreopsis ‘Sweet Dreams’ PP1270 (which is hardy north to Canada), ‘Heaven’s Gate’ will reliably give you a full season of gorgeous bloom and survive your winter for an encore year after year. The 2” daisy-like flowers are ringed blush-pink with a rose-red eye zone around a gold button center. Your plant will be buried in these flowers from late spring well into fall. No, it doesn’t produce ticks! Propagation is prohibited
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5–9
Spacing: 18-24" apart
Growth Rate: Vigorous but not invasive
Water and Soil Needs: Moist soil
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| Gaillardia ‘Fanfare’ PPAF – Blanket Flower |
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| From English plantsman Richard Read, comes this very unique form of Gaillardia with ray florets that are tubular in shape, terminating in a 3, 4 or 5 petaloid ending, like little trumpets. The flowers are part red and end with yellow at the tips. The plant is more rounded and compact than other Gaillardias, reaching just 12” tall. Removing spent flowers will encourage rebloom, which it will do from June to October! Propagation is prohibited
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Spacing: 12" apart
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate
Water and Soil Needs: Average garden soil
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| Geranium yoshinoi ‘Confetti’ – Cranesbill |
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| Cream-colored, confetti-like splashes cover the leaves of this new introduction from Japan. This effect is especially notable on new foliage although it will fade somewhat as the leaves mature. ‘Confetti’ grows only 6-8” tall and produces delicate pink flowers from late spring well into summer. It will provide you with an attractive groundcover tolerant of full sun or quite a bit of shade. Try using it to overplant an area of spring bulbs
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 6–9
Spacing: 18-24" apart
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate
Water and Soil Needs: Average soil but doesn't like to dry out.
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Helenium ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ – Helen's Flower |
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| Although native to the American Midwest and plains states, Heleniums are more popular in Europe than in the US. We want to change that. Developed by Kees Sahin of the Netherlands, ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ blooms early and long. Its 2” yellow and bronze bicolor daisies flower continuously throughout the whole summer on strong, 30-36” stems, needing no staking. It’s also a stunning and long-lived cut flower
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Spacing: 18-24" apart
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate
Water and Soil Needs: Average soil but
watering will extend flowering
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Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ PPAF – Coral Bells |
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| Like the black, volcanic glass for which it is named, ‘Obsidian’ has foliage that is as dark and glossy as any plant we grow or have ever seen. It will shine like a gemstone in your garden! In late spring and summer it sends up 15-20” sprays of frothy white bells that contrast ever so dramatically with the black leaves below it. Try combining it in front of Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ and Hosta ‘Great Expectations’ in afternoon shade. What a knockout combination! Propagation is prohibited
Sun Exposure: Partial shade/morning sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 5–9
Spacing: 12-16" apart
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate
Water and Soil Needs: Medium pH, easy on the
watering. Add lime to sour soils
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Heuchera ‘Prince’ – Coral Bells |
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| Dense, ruffled “buns” of glossy purple foliage will erupt into myriads of ivory bells borne on 12” bright scarlet stems from June to August. Its neat and tidy habit sets it apart from the plethora of overly leafy new purple-leaf Heuchera introductions. Will work well to define the front of your border from your lawn or garden path
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 5–9
Spacing: 12-15" apart
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate
Water and Soil Needs: Medium pH and good drainage. Add lime to sour soils
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