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Columbine - Cardinal
It is a definite eye-catcher. Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 16” apart. . Aquilegia ‘Cardinal’ was honored with the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2003. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. The Columbine Cardinal, 'Aquilegia ‘Cardinal', a Columbine in the Songbird series, is a beautiful, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower. With a height of 24-28” and a plant spread of 14-16”, you won’t want to miss this. The exquisite 3” wide petals are long-spurred, large, red and white bicolor. ‘Cardinal’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil. ... more info
Crocosmia - Lucifer ‘Lucifer’ blooms in late summer to early fall, June through August. ‘Lucifer’ has a plant height of 36-42” and a plant spread of 30-36”. Try it as cut flowers or as a border plant in your perennial garden and it is also a major attractor to butterflies. It does need a well drained site and full sun, but will tolerate morning shade. Its bright, flame-red flowers stand out from the rest. The Montbretia Lucifer, 'Crocosmia 'Lucifer’, is one of the newest Crocosmi’s on the market today. Being the hardiest members of its genus, the sword-shaped foliage adds to any landscape. |
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