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Coral Bells - Obsidian
Taller shoots of cream colored flowers appear on this evergreen variety in June. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. Coral Bells are grown more for their foliage color but the small blooms that they contain will attract hummingbirds. The Coral Bells Obsidian, Heuchera 'Obsidian' (PP14,836), with it's Jet Black leaves, has the darkest foilage to date of the Coral Bells. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways. Plant the Obsidian with Coral Bells Lime Ricky, Marmalade or Peach Flambe for a fantastic color contrast. ... details
Peony - Adolphe Rousseau Peonies are one of the best cut flowers and are often used in the Midwest to decorate gravesites on Memorial Day. They bloom in mid spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden. The Peony Adolphe Rousseau, Paeonia 'Adolphe Rousseau' is a double bloom peony with dark red blossoms. It is not uncommon to see peonies planted along the driveway or lane in a mass. Peonies can handle dry to moist sites, and do best in full sun but can handle some light shade. All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. The beautiful flowers show there yellow stamens and light red stigmas in the center. Often thought of as a plant used on the farm or out in the country, they bring a little bit of that country feeling to your garden. |
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