Unique plants of the week: a shade lover and a tasty tea herb

on July 6, 2017

Two unique perennials:

Heuchera – low-maintenance, evergreen perennial that will add colour to a shady spot.
Monarda ‘Petite Delight’ – a herbaceous perennial as well as a tasty tea herb.

Heuchera – a perennial in a rainbow of coulours

Heuchera 'Spellbound' Heuchera 'Bella Notte' Heuchera 'Paprika' Heuchera 'Fire Chief' Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

Find the perfect Heuchera variety in your favourite colour at Selections Nursery. The varieties shown are ‘Spellbound’, ‘Bella Notte’, ‘Paprika’, ‘Fire Chief’, ‘Delta Dawn’ and ‘Lime Marmalade’. These perennials are low maintenance, evergreen and are perfect for adding colour to a dry shade area.

Specs:
Varieties shown range from 8-10” H and 9-24” W.
Full to part shade.
Dry to average moisture soil.
Evergreen and long flowering period.

Combines well with: Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ or Lonicera nitida ‘Baggensen’s Gold’.

Monarda ‘Petite Delight’

Monarda ‘Petite Delight’

This dwarf Bee Balm variety is beautiful with its pink feathery flowers and glossy green leaves. It holds a fabulous presence in the perennial border as well as being a tasty tea herb. Try steeping a few leaves for 2 minutes in hot water for a sweet immune system boost. Monarda ‘Petite Delight’ is also attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Specs:
Herbaceous perennial blooming from June – Sept, 10” H x 18” W.
Full to part sun.
Average moisture soil, resistant to powdery mildew.

Combines well with: Carex ‘Blue Zinger’ or Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’.

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Fresh & Bright Plants at Selections Nursery

on June 6, 2017

Fresh & Bright Plants at Selections Nursery

Now in bloom and ready to be included in your landscape design projects.

This week’s feature plants:  Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’ & Weigela florida ‘Rubidor’ 

Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’

Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’

Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’ 

This beautiful perennial features stunning, paintbrush-streaked flowers that keep blooming from May until September. It is perfect for the well-watered cottage garden. This Malva may self-seed, bringing exciting new and different flowers for next season.

Specs: 2-3’ tall & 2’ wide, full to part sun, average or frequently moist soil.

Combines well with: Delphinium chinensis ‘Diamonds Blue’ or Lilium ‘Casa Blanca’

Weigela florida ‘Rubidor’

Weigela florida 'Rubidor'2
Weigela florida ‘Rubidor’

Weigela florida ‘Rubidor’ 

This shrub adds a bright pop of electric colour to the garden, with many blooms that last for months. It also attracts hummingbirds and buzzing bees, adding to the overall interest and ecological benefits of your garden.

Specs: Max. 6’ tall & wide, full to part sun, average moisture well-drained soil.

Combines well with: Escallonia ‘Newport Dwarf’, Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’

Contact us with any questions or specific plant requests.

 

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