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Monarda didyma 'Electric Neon Pink'Intense, dark neon-pink flowers above an upright mound of glossy, dark green foliage. The large, 3" flowers practically glow, lightening slightly for a two-tone effect. 20-22", Z4-8. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
Product Description A collection of low spreading plants that from mounds of green leaves and pretty flowers. The stunning collection of Dianthus deltoides is ideal for a sunny rockery, bed or border providing weed suppressing ground cover all year round with the flowers lasting from June until September. Plant together to create an eye-catching feature. The collection includes 5 each of: Confetti Pink, Confetti Red and Confetti White. UK-grown 5cm module plants supplied. Plant Size Mature Height 10 cm Mature Spread 30 cm Plant Spacing 25 cm Planting Notes Planting Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the module. Soil Type Any well drained soil Growing at a glance… Water freely during the growing season and make sure to dead-head regularly to prolong flowering. Plant in a sunny position in well worked soil. Rake fertiliser in to the soil surface prior to planting. To plant them in the border, dig a hole in the border that’s big enough to house the entire root ball. Do this until the top of the soil from the module is just below the top of the pot. Fill around the modules with soil and firm them down gently. To plant them within a wall, find an opening and pack it halfway with soil. Then, take the module and pop it in the hole, making sure it's sturdy by packing soil around it. Water well.
Perennial growing to 15cm. Has a creeping habit making it ideal for rockeries, beds and borders. Attractive rose coloured flowers; can be used in flower arrangements.
Long-flowering edging
Sedum 'Dazzleberry' (Stonecrop) is a mat-forming perennial with an abundance of succulent-like blue-gray leaves that retain their color all season long. Very dense and well-branched, this sedum selection does not split open in summer and creates a colorful, weed-suppressing ground cover when planted en masse. Sitting atop short, upright stems, huge clusters of bright raspberry-pink flowers appear in late summer to early fall. A great variety for rockeries, gravel gardens and containers. Drought tolerant, 'Firecracker' is evergreen in mild climates.
Ageratum 'Ball Pink' - 100x Seeds Old fashioned garden favourite which has a spectacular fragrance. A fast and easy to grow annual to 30cm high with a profusion of mid-pink flowers. Compact plants with dark green ovate leaves and small rounded fluffy flowers. A fantastic plant for beds, borders, pathways and rockeries. Can be grown in containers and used as a cut flower. Long flowering. Attracts bees and butterflies. Also known as 'Floss Flower' and 'Bluemink'. Seed Starting Method Raise seedlings and plant out or directly sow Sowing Depth 1mm Growing Season Spring, Summer & Autumn or anytime in warm climates Germination Time 7-14 days at around 25-28c Hardiness Annual Plant Spacing 30cm Plant Height 30cm Planting Position Partial or full sun, moist well manured soil Days Until Maturity 90 days Growing tips
Description Drummond's Phlox ‘Twinkle Star’ is an annual variety that grows 20 to 30 centimetres in height. Its flowers come in a lovely spectrum of colours, which ranges from light-pink to intensive red; the flowers are star-shaped, hence the name of this lovely vatiery. Flowering from June to October, Drummond's Phlox Twinkle Star is highly recommended to be grown in flower beds, borders, rockeries or pots. Growing: sow the seeds in a hotbed in March or directly into the soil from April to May. Plant out into a permanent position in May. This variety grows best in 15x30cm spacings in medium moist fertile soils. Each packet contains 0.49 grams of seeds. Approximately 200 seeds (+/- 20%)
Garden Candytuft is an annual plant. Globe Candytuft grows to 12 inches in height with rich green leaves and umbrella shaped petals that comes in a variety of colours (pink, white, purple). Candytuft blooms from late spring to the end of summer. Iberis Umbellata requires well-drained soil and full sun for the best results. Dwarf Fairyland Mixed is a cottage garden favourite or as a container plant. Candytuft will self-seed in some areas. Candytuft looks devine when planted in hanging baskets or draping over a wall. Iberis Umbellata will bring summer colours back to your garden and is an eye catcher! SOWING: Sow: months February-November Season: Annual Height 8-12 Inches Bloom Season: May-August. Environment: Full Sun Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam Germination Time: 20-30 days Temperature: 68 - 80F Seeds Watering: Wetting only the soil Plant watering: watering once per week Depth: press into the soil 1/16 inches deep Plant Spacing: 7 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 18 pounds per acre Ideal for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers
Botanical Name Salvia guaranitica x hybrid 'Amante' pbr Common Name Salvia Amante, Anise Sage, Pink Sage What is PBR and what does it mean? At a Glance Butterfly & Bee attracting Long flowering Full sun Perfect for large containers Frost hardy (-6°C) Award Winner! Approximate Full Growth Size
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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny' (Ragged Robin) is a compact perennial showcasing clusters of delicate, double, soft lavender-pink flowers on slender, upright stems.
Garden Candytuft is an annual plant. Globe Candytuft grows to 12 inches in height with rich green leaves and umbrella shaped petals that comes in a variety of colours (pink, white, purple). Candytuft blooms from late spring to the end of summer. Iberis Umbellata requires well-drained soil and full sun for the best results. Dwarf Fairyland Mixed is a cottage garden favourite or as a container plant. Candytuft will self-seed in some areas. Candytuft looks devine when planted in hanging baskets or draping over a wall. Iberis Umbellata will bring summer colours back to your garden and is an eye catcher! SOWING: Sow: months February-November Season: Annual Height 8-12 Inches Bloom Season: May-August. Environment: Full Sun Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam Germination Time: 20-30 days Temperature: 68 - 80F Seeds Watering: Wetting only the soil Plant watering: watering once per week Depth: press into the soil 1/16 inches deep Plant Spacing: 7 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 18 pounds per acre Ideal for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers
Please read entire description before purchase. We are not responsible for expectations beyond our descriptions. We guarantee a healthy plant upon shipping but cannot control care once shipped. If product arrives damaged we need pictures within 24 hours of receiving. Mr. Perennial will ship a flowering size plant with a healthy root system for instant garden impact! Mr. Perennial’s passionately grown plants will, with proper care, continue to thrive and enhance your landscape for years! ***Currently Shipping*** A Healthy flowering size plant in a Quart size pot (4.5”wide x 5” tall). The plant will flower in summer-fall. You will receive a living plant that is actively growing in early spring thru fall, trimmed only as needed. In winter, when dormant, it will be completely trimmed. Upon shipping plant will be wrapped and shipped in its pot to arrive, Ready to be planted in your container or garden! Coneflower ‘The Fushia is Bright’ - NEW! Huge Fushia Pink Flowers - Echinacea Color Coded Series - Perennial - Attracts Birds and Pollinators Common Name: Coneflower 'The Fuchsia is Bright' has Huge, 4½-5' Stunning, Bright Fuchsia-Pink flowers are made of overlapping, horizontally held petals for an exceptionally showy display. The dark cone and stems of the plant contrast with the brightness of the petals, accentuating the vibrancy of the flowers. Exceptional garden performance. COLOR CODED® Echinacea are produced vegetatively from tissue culture, so all plants will be identical in color and habit. These varieties were selected for their excellent basal branching, flower performance, large flower size, and horizontally held petals. Enjoy these as late summer interest for your garden. These are perfect pollinator magnets and during late fall to winter the seed heads will serve as food for birds. Enjoy as these perennials burst into life under the heat of midsummer. For Best Results, grow Echinacea in Full ☀️ To part ☀️and in we’ll drained soil. They will tolerate poor, sandy, low nutrient soil as well. These North American Native Perennials are tough, Hardy plants that are a favorite of gardeners around the world. Plant it, establish it, and forget about it, they require zero maintenance. Great in Cut Flower gardens for all summer flower bouquets. Loved by Pollinators and especially your Pollinator Friendly Garden. Be sure to plant these along with your favorite sun loving perennials like Baptisia, Blue Star, Bee Balm, Daisies, Grasses, Lilies, Phlox, Red Hot Poker, Russian Sage and Stonecrop. Create a low maintenance, pollinator friendly garden that thrives year after year. Height: 20.0-22.0 Inches Spread: 16.0-18.0 Inches Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8 Flower Color: Pink shades Foliage Color: Green Shades Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Water Requirements: Low Water Needs Average Water Needs Soil Quality: Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality Soil Chemistry: Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0) Bloomtime: Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies Attracts Songbirds Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads Growth Rate: Medium Garden Style: Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie Other Features: Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Focal Point Origin: Native to North America Made to order @ Mr Perennial Limited Photos and information courtesy of Walters Gardens and Mr Perennial limited
Create a gorgeous garden with these border plants that offer vibrant flowers and textures all season long.
Annual growing to 12cm. A very popular variety that is compact and low growing and produces masses of small fragrant rose/pink flowers. Ideal for carpeting. Good for beds, rockeries, paths and edging. Also known as "Sweet Alice".
Sanguisorba hakusanensis (Korean Burnet) is a charming herbaceous perennial forming a deciduous rosette of blue-green, deeply cut, wavy-edged leaves. From midsummer to early fall, the basal rosette is topped with 3 ft. tall (90 cm) flower wands adorned with long, fluffy, pendulous pinkish-purple squirrel tails. Bringing movement to the garden and nodding with the wind, Korean Burnet makes a statement in the landscape. It can be used to provide a backdrop to a herbaceous border or as a specimen to draw the eye and amaze the onlooker.
A stunning little alpine that steals the show with its clusters of red and pink blooms. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
Spanish Bluebell Dainty Maid Pink is a charming variety characterised by strap-like leaves and sturdy stems that contain 15-20 bell-shaped flower pendants in a delightful shade of pink violet. Easy to grow, this robust perennial is able to thrive in both sunny and shady situations and naturalises well – both through bulb offsets and self-seeding - becoming increasingly prolific year after year. Particularly spectacular when planted in large drifts, Spanish Bluebell Dainty Maid Pink is also a great choice for rockeries, gardens, pots and containers and makes a lovely cut flower as well. Combine Spanish Bluebell Dainty Maid Pink with blue or white bluebells for a magical display. DutchGrown™ is able to supply premium quality Hyacinthoides bulbs. Unlike most Spanish Bluebell crops, this stock is still harvested manually by hand in Holland, the traditional way. Order Spanish Bluebell Dainty Maid Pink flower bulbs for autumn delivery and planting. We supply huge bulbs which are excellent for naturalising! Height: 40 cm. Bulb Size: Top Size 10/+ cm. • Excellent for Naturalising, Comes Back For Years• Many Blossoms Per Stem• Loved By Bees & Butterflies
Find essential tips for growing colorful dianthus, from planting to pruning the spicy-scented plants.
Find Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) in Regina, Saskatchewan (SK) at Dutch Growers Garden Centre
Cape carmine-red Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is an extremely effective and reliable annual plant. It creates tight, spherical clumps composed of strongly branching shoots. Reaches small size, height about 10-15 cm. It delights with the mass of tiny, carmine-red flowers that develop throughout the summer. These colorful cushions will look great on the edges of flower beds, on rockeries or as a background for other plants. We can use them as filling in compositions created in boxes and pots.Lobelia seeds are sown in early spring in containers or boxes placed indoors. They are very small, so we do not cover them and use a light, well-prepared substrate for cultivation. After a few weeks, pluck the seedlings into small pots or on pallets. Replant the lobelia to the garden when the danger of frost is over, keeping the clumps 15-20 cm apart. The reptile prefers sunny positions and rich, moist soil. In particularly warm months, it requires regular watering, it will pay off with abundant flowering.Each package contains 0.2 g of Cape carmine red lobelia seeds which is about 100 seeds.Lobelia erinus
Saponaria 'Ocymoides Rose Pink' - 50x Seeds Old fashioned garden favourite. An easy to grow matt forming perennial with cute pink flowers held above grey-green foliage. Is good for garden beds, edges, container growing, retaining walls and as a garden gap filler. Perennial, grows 15-20cm tall - space 30 - 45cm apart if using as a ground cover. Seed Starting Method Raise seedlings and plant out or sow directly Sowing Depth 2mm Growing Season Spring, Summer Germination Time 7-14 days at around 14-22c Hardiness Perennial Plant Spacing 20cm Plant Height 20cm Planting Position Partial or full sun, moist well manured soil Days Until Maturity 60 days Growing tips Store seeds in a fridge for about 3 weeks and then sow out into soil
