2012 Spring Sales Catalog & Plant Owner's Manual

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A C E F WALTERS GDN, MI s B TERRA NOVA NURSERIES, OR s G Acanthus (Bear’s Breech) These European plants are prized for their bold tropical-looking foliage that thrives in temperate gardening climates. While many of the common acanthus do not thrive in hot, humid summer climates, we are finding more and more that are heattolerant. Since acanthus grow from root cuttings, plant them where you would like them to remain since moving the plant always seems to leave a few root pieces behind. A. Acanthus balcanicus var. hungaricus (Hungarian Bear’s Breech) Part Sun to Shade n 30” tall n Zone: 6–8, possibly colder n Origin: SE Europe Although some taxonomists have lumped Acanthus hungaricus into Acanthus balcanicus, we feel that there is a horticultural difference. Picture a tropical-looking, dark green, glossy, thick-leaf fern forming a 30” wide deerresistant perennial and you’ve got an acanthus. Acanthus balcanicus v. hungaricus is topped in early spring with a 3’ tall spike composed of purple, pink and white tricolor turtleheads...very unique! Plant this where you want it to stay. While it is easy to move, small root pieces that are left behind keep on giving and giving and giving... Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #3496 $16.00 21597 B. Acanthus mollis ‘Tasmanian Angel’ (Tasmanian Angel Bear’s Breech) Part Sun n 20” tall n Zone: 6b–8, guessing n Origin: SW Europe I spent years lusting after this breath - taking plant. Finally, not only do we have it, but we have enough to share. This unusual selection of the European Acanthus mollis comes via a gardener in Tasmania. The bold-textured, dark green leaves with deeply scalloped edges are highlighted by an irregular border that emerges creamy gold, then changes to white as the leaves mature. The older leaves eventually lose most of the coloration. When the 3’ wide deer-resistant clumps mature, they are topped with 5’ tall spikes of true pink flowers...simply stunning! Acanthus ‘Tasmanian Angel’ must have some sun to survive...also a rich, moist soil is preferred. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #7399 $20.00 24528 Terra Nova Nurseries, OR C. Acanthus ‘Summer Beauty’ (Summer Beauty Bear’s Breech) Part Sun to Light Shade n 30” tall Zone: 6–8, at least n Origin: Hybrid We feel this import by Oregon’s Chet Tompkins from a gardener in China is the finest acanthus on the market. Acanthus ‘Summer Beauty’ is a hybrid (probably Acanthus mollis x Acanthus spinosus) that grows well in our hot summers where Acanthus mollis fails miserably. The 4–6’ wide clump of giant, glossy, dark green foliage is much more cutleaf than Acanthus mollis. In summer, the tropicallooking clumps are topped with 6’ tall spikes of white flowers surrounded by 12 MONDAY–FRIDAY 8AM–5PM 919.772.4794 919.662.0370 FAX OFFICE@PLANTDELIGHTS.COM D wonderful purple calyces...absolutely superb, and soon to be an industry standard! Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #2526 $16.00 61227 D. Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’ PP 18,401 (Strawberry Seduction Yarrow) Sun n 24” tall n Zone: 3–8 Origin: Hybrid We’ve tried many yarrows through the years and most have struggled through our hot humid summers, with the exception of Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’. This Achillea millefolium hybrid (possibly with Achillea clypeolata) was selected in 2001 by Holland’s Michiel Zwaan, who bred it from the Achillea Summer Pastels seed series. Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’ is a longflowering selection that begins flowering in June with strong 2’ tall well-branched stems, topped with clusters of colorfast red flowers, highlighted with small yellow centers. I’ve experienced strawberry reductions before, but admit that I find the imagery of a strawberry seduction berry interesting. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #9200 $11.00 62166 E. Acorus gramineus ‘Minimus Aureus’ (Dwarf Golden Sweet Flag) Part Sun to Light Shade n 3” tall Zone: 5–9 n Origin: China, Japan Despite the long, tongue-twisting name, the dwarf golden sweet flag is one of the most striking and certainly the cutest of the acorus. The tufts of tiny, golden, grasslike, evergold foliage make a slowly spreading patch to 2’ wide in 5 years. If you get out the magnifying glass, you’ll notice the tiny aroid-like tan spadices (flowers) in early summer. Acorus ‘Minimus Aureus’ is a bright deer-resistant dwarf groundcover in moist areas where it makes either a feature specimen or a killer filler between dark stepping stones...a real highlight in the woodland garden. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #323 $12.00 61379 F. Actaea pachypoda ‘Misty Blue’ (Misty Blue Baneberry) Part Sun to Light Shade n 24” tall Zone: 3–7 n Origin: USA Actaea ‘Misty Blue’ is a fabulous Mt. Cuba selection of the native East Coast woodlander, Actaea pachypoda (no, we’re not lumping them with cimicifuga, which we find ridiculous). Actaea ‘Misty Blue’ has glaucous, pewter colored, pinnate foliage compared to the typical green. The 18” tall clumps are topped in spring with short stalks of white flowers, followed by really cool white berries attached by bright red stems. You’re going to love this amazing selection...if you plant it in a site with moist, but well-drained soil. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #9303 $16.00 62167 Walters Gdn, MI G. Adiantum capillus-veneris ‘Fan Dance’ (Fan Dance Perennial Southern Maidenhair Fern) Part Sun to Light Shade n 6” tall Zone: 7b–10, at least n Origin: USA (aka: Adiantum capillus-veneris A3T- 022) We discovered this wonderfully
cut-leaf form of the southeastern native Adiantum capillus-veneris along Wasp Creek in Kendall County, Texas. Unlike most forms of southern maidenhair fern, the pinnae are shaped like narrow Japanese hand fans. For us, Adiantum ‘Fan Dance’ forms a tight 6” tall patch that expands to 2’ wide in 5 years. We are pleased to finally be able to share this special form. Moist soils are best. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #8392 $12.00 62379 Agapanthus (Lily-of-the-Nile) The blue or white flowering South African Lily-of-the-Nile are wellknown for being great summer flowering perennials in warm winter climates, but our goal is to find good cold-hardy garden performers. We have trialed over 93 different agapanthus selections and offer the best from those trials for both perennial gardens and summer color bowls. Although agapanthus are drought-tolerant, they flower much better when the soil is kept moist during the summer months. H. Agapanthus ‘Bressingham Blue’ (Bressingham Blue Perennial Lily-of-the-Nile) Sun to Part Sun n 30” tall n Zone: 7b–9, at least n Origin: Hybrid This 1972 introduction was selected by the late plantsman Alan Bloom of the UK’s Bressingham Gardens. Agapanthus ‘Bressingham Blue’ is a seedling selection from thousands of plants of the famous Headbourne hybrids. The clump of narrow, green, winter-deciduous leaves is topped, starting in late June (NC), with 30” stalks ending in 4.5” round flower heads of dark blue-violet flowers. This has been a vigorous, outstanding cultivar in our trials. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #9188 $15.00 21623 I. Agapanthus ‘Elaine’ (Elaine Lily-of-the-Nile) Sun to Part Sun n 36” tall n Zone: 7–10, at least n Origin: Hybrid (Patent 7303 expired) From California’s Archie Amate comes this 1990 introduction, a phenomenally vigorous evergreen (in mild climates) Lily-of-the-Nile that makes a fast-growing 3’ tall clump of green strap-like leaves, topped in midsummer with dark blue-violet (RHS 93A), 8” wide flower heads on 50” tall stems...a hummingbird favorite. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #3513 $15.00 19688 J. Agapanthus ‘Ellamae’ (Ellamae Perennial Lily-of-the-Nile) Sun to Part Sun n 36” tall Zone: 7b–10 n Origin: Hybrid (Patent 7297 expired) Agapanthus ‘Ellamae’...now there’s a plant with a good southern name! From California’s Archie Amate comes this 1990 introduction, a monstrous and vigorous Lily-of-the-Nile that makes a large clump of green strap-like leaves, topped in midsummer with dark blue-violet umbels of flowers on Jack-and-the-Beanstalk-like 66” tall stems...butterflies not included. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #3514 $15.00 19750 K. Agapanthus ‘Stevie’s Wonder’ (Stevie’s Wonder Lily-of-the-Nile) Sun to Part Sun n 36” tall Zone: 7b–10, at least n Origin: Hybrid This introduction from California’s Emerissa Gardens is one I picked up on a West Coast swing many years ago...as much for the name as anything else. Over the years, this has been the star in our agapanthus trials, both for winter hardiness and good flowering. The 2.5’ to 3’ tall spikes are topped with 4” ball-shaped heads composed of rich blue-violet flowers, attractive to hummingbirds. I think you will find this a superb garden-worthy clone, sure to be the sunshine of your life. We’ll get yours on the way...signed, sealed, delivered. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #8250 $15.00 19686 Agave (Century Plant) We are fascinated by these architectural but anti-social Southwest native perennial plants. Some agave species thrive despite our hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. In the summer months, agaves respond amazingly to water and fertilizer, but in the winter, good drainage and planting on any degree of slope is essential to survival. In cold zones, we recommend establishing agave plants early in the growing season (by midsummer at the latest) for best results. In containers, agaves are not only very forgiving if a watering is missed, but they provide great structural form. We are pleased to offer an increasing number of rare, variegated century plants that until now have been confined to the high-dollar collectors’ market. L. Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Alba’ (White-Centered Mexican Century Plant) Sun n 24” tall n Zone: 8b–10, at least n Origin: Mexico NEW! This beautiful, but slowly offsetting selection of the Mexican Agave americana makes a 2’ tall x 3’ wide clump, with each wide blue leaf highlighted with a wide central stripe of white. Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Alba’ is often used as a specimen container plant by gardeners in colder zones. Pot Size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) Catalog #6288 $22.00 60115 H I K OVER 1,000 ADDITIONAL PLANTS AND MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AT WWW.PLANTDELIGHTS.COM 13 J L
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