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Bleeding Heart - Luxuriant
The Bleeding Heart Luxuriant, 'Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’, is a fast-growing perennial with pink, heart-shaped flowers. The blooms look wonderful against its grayish foliage. Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’ has a plant height of 12-15” and a width of 20”. Dicentra should be planted in full sun but will tolerate morning shade. It is heat tolerant and needs moist soil. Do not let it dry out. Dicentra will bloom from May to September and is a major attractor to butterflies. ‘Luxuriant’ makes excellent cut flowers, in mass with groundcovers, or in potted containers. Being an old fashioned plant, it is a must in any landscape. ... get more information
Coneflower - Little Giant The Coneflower Little Giant, 'Echinacea purpurea', is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful, huge clear pink daisy-like flowers. It is named little because it is short and giant because of its huge 5” bloom size. ‘Little Giant’ is a dwarf form of ‘Giant Ruby’. Blooming from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. With its dark green foliage, Echinacea ‘Little Giant’ stands 12-14” high with a plant spread of 12”. 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. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, combining great with Leucanthemum ‘Becky Daisy’ or in cottage gardens, it is a definite must. 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. |
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