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the family this year.A seriesof 14 colors of EasyWave offers 2" flowers with marble coloring that will reach6"-12" in height and thrive in both cool and hot weather. Those who iove "weird and wonderful" should look for an Proven Winners has a couple of new begonias that do particularly
ornamental eggplant called'Pumpkin on a Stickl Picture a 3',tall
well in containersor window boxes in part shade.The Bellagio
eggplant with clustersof one-inch purnpkins sitting on top of
seriesare doubles in three colors: Apricot, Blush (light pink and
the plant. Although bitter, these fruits, aiso known as Red China
white), and Flamingo (pink). A good strong weepingform, they will
eggplant,are used in Asian cooking.
get a foot tall and wide in part shade and with medium watering. Terra Nova is probably best known for its introductions ofcoral Like the Bellagio series,the Mandalay serieslove heat, even our
bells (Heuchera) and foam flowers (Tiarella);this year is no
90 degreedays,but Mandalay begoniaswill also take full sun, and
exception. Fans of purple colors will appreciateHeuchera'Plum
grow to a 14" tall and 30" wide fullness.They are striking for their
Royale' all seasons.Summer's shiny purple leaveswill turn to
very large,airy-looking singleblossomsin deep pink (Flamingo),
silver with purple tints in winter. Pink and white florverson tall
red (Mandarin), and shimmery white (Pearl).Narrow green leaves
dark stalks add drama in spring to the part-shade garden.
emphasizethe pendulous Iook. Being quite vigorous growers,they would look equally stunning in taller containersor hanging bas-
Purple coneflowers come in just about all hties except blue and
kets. Got a brown thumb? It will be green when you try these!
red. No longer will that be true of the red. Echinacea'Tomato Soup'is a fiery tomato-redwith 5" blooms all summer on 3' tall
For shadier conditions, Terra Nova is introducing two begonias, both ofwhich have leavesthat are as colorful and interesting as
plants. If the mention of tomatoes makes you hur.rgry,try addtng Echinacea'Mac 'n Cheese'to the full sun menu. This bold
any blossom. 'Curly Fireflush has a heavily textured leaf of dark
beauty'scolor will deepen in cooler weather, n-rakingit a perfect
green and reddish-brown edgesthat look like a spiral. 'Madame
fall feature fronting a burning bush.
Queen is royally rufl1ed and frilly, with copper coloring on the top and red on the bottoms of the leaves.Flowers of deep pink
Stepping down some in height to approximately 2' is a new pe-
compliment the leaveson this upright grower. Both of these also
rennial, Heliopsis'TuscanSunl another new releasefrom
do well in humid conditions.
Proven Winners. This summer sunflower is a compact 20" x24" at most, and has solid yellow flowers enriched by dark green
The ever-popular seriesof Wave petunias has a new addition to 54
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foliase.
Janulrv o Februarv o l,1.rlch200!)
This winter, I'm going to be seekingout a nearly black double hellebore(Lentenrose)to add to my collection.Ifyou haveshady
while introducedin 1994,isnt well known in our areayet. The
areaswith hungry,furry, four-footedvisitors,this plant is a must.
look to the landscape.Oval in structure,it will put on up to 2'of
An addedbenefitis the bloom time, which startsabout mid-
growth a year in its youth, and fall foliage rangesfrom scarletto maroon,with somegreen,for aslong asfour weeks.
Januaryand laststill April, and they make wonderfirl cut flowers. Pair it with anothernew Lentenrose,'GoldenLotu{, or Carex 'Lemon Zest for a dramaticlook. You can order theseand other new offerings directly from www.greatgardenplants.comor check your local gardencenters.
silveryundersideofthe leaffluttering in a breezeofers an artistic
PekingLilac China Snowis anothertree that I m really excited about.Not your ordinary lilac, this one lovesfull sun,tolerates both heatand drought onceestablished, and growsaround 15'-20' tall in an upright shape.The fragrant flowers,which appearin
tion namedSunnyto the KnockOut series,and a pristine,glow-
Roseloverswill be pleasedto seetwo new roses-a yellow addi-
June,area fuller, cloudierwhite form of the common lilac blossom,and the bark, which peelsbach is more reminiscentof a
ing white rose named after Popefohn Paul II.
cherry than a lilac. This is truly a magnificentfour-seasontree.
Other shrubsto be looking for area new gardeniacalled'Heaven
While the two treesI just mentionedarefrom the Morton Arbo-
ScentlAlthough the literaturesaysit doesnt like temperatures
retum in Chicago,you will find new redbudsand butterfly bushes
colderthan the low 30sfor short periodsof time, I havea small
being releasedcloserto home,by the |C RaulstonArboretum.
pot next to a wall whereit hassurvivednights in the 20s.It might be one to try in a containerthat you could overwinterin a cool
Lastyearsawthe releaseofa compact,non-seedingform ofbutterfly bush called'Blue Chipi This easy-careshrub is greatfor a
room or greenhouse. Whybother? Becauseit blooms almostnon-
containeror in a mixed border of well-drainedsoil,whereit will
stop, evenwhen young, and will havevery fragrant single and
remain a petite 3'tall. It wasavailablelastyear,but shouldbe
semi-doubleflowers,especiallyheavyin spring.
more readily availablein greaternumbers this year.
If you need something a bit larger,searchfor a new silver maple
Be on the lookout for someexcitingnew additionsto your garden
that wont spreadseedlingseverywhere . Acerfreemanii'Marmo',
this summer! I
PROVIDIHGTURNKEYDESIGN/ BUILD SENMCESFOK
Toysia/ CentipedeLawn Conversionsfor Lower Water Use Outdoor Living Rooms / Kitchens / Fireplaces / Pergolas Central to North Raleigh P > 919.875.8008 | F > 919.875.8022
YOUR KOI POND AND WATER GARDEN SPECIALISTS
CIRCA Magazine
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fanuary o February o March 2009
LD BRI G IN THE
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the family this year.A seriesof 14 colors of EasyWave offers 2" flowers with marble coloring that will reach6"-12" in height and thrive in both cool and hot weather. Those who iove "weird and wonderful" should look for an Proven Winners has a couple of new begonias that do particularly
ornamental eggplant called'Pumpkin on a Stickl Picture a 3',tall
well in containersor window boxes in part shade.The Bellagio
eggplant with clustersof one-inch purnpkins sitting on top of
seriesare doubles in three colors: Apricot, Blush (light pink and
the plant. Although bitter, these fruits, aiso known as Red China
white), and Flamingo (pink). A good strong weepingform, they will
eggplant,are used in Asian cooking.
get a foot tall and wide in part shade and with medium watering. Terra Nova is probably best known for its introductions ofcoral Like the Bellagio series,the Mandalay serieslove heat, even our
bells (Heuchera) and foam flowers (Tiarella);this year is no
90 degreedays,but Mandalay begoniaswill also take full sun, and
exception. Fans of purple colors will appreciateHeuchera'Plum
grow to a 14" tall and 30" wide fullness.They are striking for their
Royale' all seasons.Summer's shiny purple leaveswill turn to
very large,airy-looking singleblossomsin deep pink (Flamingo),
silver with purple tints in winter. Pink and white florverson tall
red (Mandarin), and shimmery white (Pearl).Narrow green leaves
dark stalks add drama in spring to the part-shade garden.
emphasizethe pendulous Iook. Being quite vigorous growers,they would look equally stunning in taller containersor hanging bas-
Purple coneflowers come in just about all hties except blue and
kets. Got a brown thumb? It will be green when you try these!
red. No longer will that be true of the red. Echinacea'Tomato Soup'is a fiery tomato-redwith 5" blooms all summer on 3' tall
For shadier conditions, Terra Nova is introducing two begonias, both ofwhich have leavesthat are as colorful and interesting as
plants. If the mention of tomatoes makes you hur.rgry,try addtng Echinacea'Mac 'n Cheese'to the full sun menu. This bold
any blossom. 'Curly Fireflush has a heavily textured leaf of dark
beauty'scolor will deepen in cooler weather, n-rakingit a perfect
green and reddish-brown edgesthat look like a spiral. 'Madame
fall feature fronting a burning bush.
Queen is royally rufl1ed and frilly, with copper coloring on the top and red on the bottoms of the leaves.Flowers of deep pink
Stepping down some in height to approximately 2' is a new pe-
compliment the leaveson this upright grower. Both of these also
rennial, Heliopsis'TuscanSunl another new releasefrom
do well in humid conditions.
Proven Winners. This summer sunflower is a compact 20" x24" at most, and has solid yellow flowers enriched by dark green
The ever-popular seriesof Wave petunias has a new addition to 54
CIRIIA Xliigazirre
I
foliase.
Janulrv o Februarv o l,1.rlch200!)
This winter, I'm going to be seekingout a nearly black double hellebore(Lentenrose)to add to my collection.Ifyou haveshady
while introducedin 1994,isnt well known in our areayet. The
areaswith hungry,furry, four-footedvisitors,this plant is a must.
look to the landscape.Oval in structure,it will put on up to 2'of
An addedbenefitis the bloom time, which startsabout mid-
growth a year in its youth, and fall foliage rangesfrom scarletto maroon,with somegreen,for aslong asfour weeks.
Januaryand laststill April, and they make wonderfirl cut flowers. Pair it with anothernew Lentenrose,'GoldenLotu{, or Carex 'Lemon Zest for a dramaticlook. You can order theseand other new offerings directly from www.greatgardenplants.comor check your local gardencenters.
silveryundersideofthe leaffluttering in a breezeofers an artistic
PekingLilac China Snowis anothertree that I m really excited about.Not your ordinary lilac, this one lovesfull sun,tolerates both heatand drought onceestablished, and growsaround 15'-20' tall in an upright shape.The fragrant flowers,which appearin
tion namedSunnyto the KnockOut series,and a pristine,glow-
Roseloverswill be pleasedto seetwo new roses-a yellow addi-
June,area fuller, cloudierwhite form of the common lilac blossom,and the bark, which peelsbach is more reminiscentof a
ing white rose named after Popefohn Paul II.
cherry than a lilac. This is truly a magnificentfour-seasontree.
Other shrubsto be looking for area new gardeniacalled'Heaven
While the two treesI just mentionedarefrom the Morton Arbo-
ScentlAlthough the literaturesaysit doesnt like temperatures
retum in Chicago,you will find new redbudsand butterfly bushes
colderthan the low 30sfor short periodsof time, I havea small
being releasedcloserto home,by the |C RaulstonArboretum.
pot next to a wall whereit hassurvivednights in the 20s.It might be one to try in a containerthat you could overwinterin a cool
Lastyearsawthe releaseofa compact,non-seedingform ofbutterfly bush called'Blue Chipi This easy-careshrub is greatfor a
room or greenhouse. Whybother? Becauseit blooms almostnon-
containeror in a mixed border of well-drainedsoil,whereit will
stop, evenwhen young, and will havevery fragrant single and
remain a petite 3'tall. It wasavailablelastyear,but shouldbe
semi-doubleflowers,especiallyheavyin spring.
more readily availablein greaternumbers this year.
If you need something a bit larger,searchfor a new silver maple
Be on the lookout for someexcitingnew additionsto your garden
that wont spreadseedlingseverywhere . Acerfreemanii'Marmo',
this summer! I
PROVIDIHGTURNKEYDESIGN/ BUILD SENMCESFOK
Toysia/ CentipedeLawn Conversionsfor Lower Water Use Outdoor Living Rooms / Kitchens / Fireplaces / Pergolas Central to North Raleigh P > 919.875.8008 | F > 919.875.8022
YOUR KOI POND AND WATER GARDEN SPECIALISTS
CIRCA Magazine
I
fanuary o February o March 2009
