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Sirius Water Lily
Sirius Water Lily Named for the brightest star in the sky, this outstanding lily lives up to its name by producing large purplish-red flowers in profusion. The leaves are flecked maroon before maturing to all green. ‘Sirius’ is truly a classic in the water lily world, hybridized by Latour-Marliac Nursery in 1913. The purple-red flowers are 6-7 inches wide, the large leaves are 10-11 inches wide, and the overall plant spread is 5-6 feet wide. This water lily grows best in full to partial sun. We recommend growing ‘Sirius’ in a 7.5 quart or larger container (available from naturehills.com). Also available from naturehills.com is Aquatic Planting Media and Lilytabs Water Lily Fertilizer. Cannot be shipped to: CA, MT, OR, WA or WY.
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Dianthus - Fire Star - Sale Price: $39.95 The Dianthus Fire Star, Dianthus 'Fire Star' (PPAF), has vibrant red flowers with a dark red eye. The flowers provide a striking contrast as they appear on evergreen, glaucous grey-green foliage; the foliage gives off a spicy scent of cloves! The red flowers with a deeper crimson eye appear on stems rising slightly above the foliage mound to 8” tall; flowers bloom 3-5 per stem. Flowering may continue sporadically throughout the summer. This plant blooms the best in the early summer, however, it will rebloom in the fall if deadheaded. It is a favorite as a border plant or in rock gardens. 'Fire Star' needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon along with humidity. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary. However, this plant is tolerant of short periods of dryness. 'Fire Star' provides showers of cheerful, charming flowers that become a truly great addition to any perennial garden! * Easy to grow * Vigorous * Drought tolerant |
| Phlox - Snowflake - Sale Price: $39.95 Phlox Snowflake, Phlox subulata 'Snowflake', produces aromatic, bright, and showy long-lasting flowers. Often called Creeping Phlox, it is a very versatile, low-growing perennial with striking and fragrant trumpet-shaped flower clusters that bloom profusely in late spring. Snowflake delivers a spectacular display of color when blooming; grows well in rocky or sloped areas. The pure white flowers of this creeping phlox can be used to give a classic elegant look when surrounded by greenery or for contrast among colors. Garden phlox is one of the most recognizable and widely grown perennials and is the backbone of the summer perennial border; a great perennial for open sunny locations. This Native American perennial attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and works well in container or patio pots, but is often used as a ground cover, an edging plant or for planting in cracks and walls. Fertilize every 4 months and plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and prune after flowering for a healthier plant. Snowflake is an outstanding plant to use with your spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils! * Long Bloom Period * Aromatic * Container Plant |
| Texas Dawn Water Lily - Sale Price: $29.95 The large yellow blossoms of ‘Texas Dawn’ are held above the water’s surface -- often in clusters of blooms. This variety, hybridized by Ken Landon in 1985, is considered to be one of the finest hybrids ever created! The yellow flowers are 5-8 inches wide, the leaves are 7-8 inches wide, and the overall plant spread is 3-5 feet wide. Texas Dawn grows best in full to partial sun. We recommend growing ‘Texas Dawn’ in a 7.5 quart or larger container (available from naturehills.com). Also available from naturehills.com is Aquatic Planting Media and Lilytabs Water Lily Fertilizer. Cannot be shipped to: CA, MT, OR, WA or WY. Please watch the video below to see exactly what happens after you place your order with us, including how we harvest the water lilies. Also contained in the video is how you should plant and care for you water lily once you receive it. |
| Coneflower - Secret Desire - Sale Price: $39.95 Echinacea Secret Desire (Coneflower), Echinacea 'Secret Desire', produces stunning, large double multicolored blooms of pink and orange. This mid-size plant, with beautiful aromatic flowers, is a vigorous grower and forms a plant quickly. A mainstay in a garden, ‘Secret Desire’ is not a secret to gardeners any longer! It is a long lasting flower that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is great in cut flower arrangements! The bright, intense pink and orange flowers are supported on strong stems; best if grouped or massed. This Echinacea will present a season full of daisy-like flowers and is praised for its prolonged blooming after other perennials have faded. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years. 'Secret Desire' usually reblooms without deadheading, but if spent flowers are removed, this procedure will encourage continued beautiful blooms and improves general appearance. Highly fragrant, this coneflower keeps coming all summer on tall plants with excellent branching. This plant is deer resistant. If you leave some spent blooms on the plants in fall their seeds provide winter food for birds. You can enjoy the dried seed heads as well, because they will provide architectural interest in the winter. Don’t keep this plant a secret any longer! 'Secret Desire' is an outstanding flower that becomes a mainstay in any garden. It will bring a brilliant display to a sunny location! * Fragrant * Hardy * Long lasting blooms |
| Juniper - Scandia - Sale Price: $45.65 Juniper - Scandia, Juniperus sabina 'Scandia', is a low growing, semi-spreading evergreen that matures to 12 to 18 inches high and 6 feet wide. The dense, bright green feathery foliage holds its color over the winter. Scandia can be planted in a pot or directly in the garden for foundation or mass border planting. It works great as filler for your beautiful bouquets. Full sun will result in its best color. Scandia prefers moist, well-drained soil and will provide an appealing addition to your yard. The Scandia is very good in cold winter landscapes. The emerald hues contrast nicely against the snow. The plant thrives in mountainous conditions and anywhere the soil is thin. Scandia is also used on slopes for erosion control and has excellent deer resistance. It is resistant to disease, drought, and is urban tolerant. * Absorb the seasons-long beauty of this carefree plant! |
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