Hosta - Great Expectations

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Clematis - Silmakivi - Sale Price: $42.75 Clematis Silmakivi, Clematis 'Silmakivi™', is a free flowering cultivar with an abundance of 6 inch flowers that are pale blue, with paler blue almost white stripe. Creamy yellow anthers accent the centers 'Silmakivi' is a long blooming variety, beginning in June and continuing through September!  At only 5-6 feet tall, this clematis is perfect for a container or small garden trellis. Clematis 'Silmakivi™ needs a supporting structure to grow properly and it is easy to grow with a rich, porous, alkaline soil that has plenty of room for the roots to spread Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, so apply generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine.  Prune only after flowering is completed by removing any weak or dead stems Clematis 'Silmakivi' is a reliable performer once established; it take a season or two to get going. Clematis 'Silmakivi'' is a compact and free flowering plant that will look fantastic in a container on your patio.  It will show off its copious blooms for an exceptionally long bloom period! * Long blooming * Container plant * Easy to grow

Grass - Maiden - Sale Price: $34.95 The Grass 'Maiden', Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus', is a tall, graceful, clumping ornamental grass. The slender, weeping leaves are silvery-green and turn golden bronze in fall; a silver stripe runs up the middle of the sword-like green leaves. The flowers are white fan-shaped plumes in fall that extend above the foliage. The hardiness, the fine foliage and the spectacular fall colors have made 'Gracillimus' a favorite and very popular for years! Plant in spring or early summer when the soil is warm as the roots will grow only in warm soil. Planting too early in the spring may cause the roots to rot. Cut back the previous year’s growth before growth starts to appear in early spring.   'Gracillimus' has an arching shape and looks fabulous in the landscape as a specimen, screen or a nice mass of textured foliage; also looks great near a pond! For a carefree, year round interest grass, you cannot do better than Maiden grass!

Coneflower - Green Envy - Sale Price: $42.75 The Coneflower 'Green Envy', Echinacea purpurea 'Green Envy', is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful light green fading to pink daisy-like flowers. The Green Envy blooms from July to September and is a major attractor to butterflies and bees and is a must for any perennial gardens.  The pretty flowers occur on tall dark green stems with dark green foliage. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall.  It is a great choice for cut flowers, and it adds a wilderness look to your garden. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but it is also said to be a potent medicine.  Echinacea is said to increase immune function, reduce the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years.  'Green Envy' usually reblooms without deadheading, but if spent flowers are removed, this procedure will encourage continued beautiful blooms and improves general appearance. This plant is deer resistant. Create a group of these lovely pink blooms which will become a gorgeous focal point in your yard!   * Hardy * Long lasting blooms

Hosta - Brass Ring - Sale Price: $42.75 The Hosta Brass Ring, Hosta 'Brass Ring', is a striking and bold colored hosta that will put on a great performance in your landscape all season long! ‘Brass Ring’ hosta has broad, wavy, round dark green leaves with brassy gold margins; leaves are wavy and uneven. Later in the summer these leaves turn a creamy-white color. Producing light lavender flowers in midsummer, this strong and reliable grower, remains very colorful throughout the growing season.  ‘Brass Ring’ is a low care perennial that is ideal for shady areas.  Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.   High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth.  Morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas! ‘Brass Ring’ creates a stunning performance with its round, broad, and wavy leaves! * Striking and bold leaves * Low maintenance * Mounded habit

Hosta - June - Sale Price: $42.75 The Hosta 'June', Sport of H. Hacyon, displays leaves with a green edge and are have gold colored centers.  The fragrant violet flowers bloom from July to August, and it has a plant height of 16” and a spread of 32-36”.  The dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds.  This Hosta provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage.  It was the 2001 Hosta of the Year! ‘June’ is a low care perennial and is ideal for shady positions and is one of the most popular for landscapes.  It is best to keep areas around hostas clear of excess leaf debris to reduce the presence of slugs and snails. It grows well in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.  Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. Plant ‘June’ in an area that receives the right amount of light.  The leaves need some morning sun to bring out the best coloration; too much sun will burn the leaves. This is a shockingly beautiful hosta that stands out in the landscape! * Bright color * Clumping habit * Fragrant flowers