Diascia - Hannah Rose

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Diascia - Hannah Rose

The Diascia 'Hannah Rose', is one of the stars of the new series of Diascia. It is an excellent selection with pinkish red flowers similar to 'Red Ace', but a much more behaved, less aggressive growth habit. 'Hannah Rose' has a low growing, trailing habit, making it suitable for hanging baskets, landscape beds, and patio planters. It fills smaller pots to perfection. Today's generation of Diascias have been noted for their resistance to heat and humidity and selected for long-blooming abilities. The new varieties flower well into the summer even in the deep South, and throughout the entire summer in most parts of the country. ... more info

 

Sedum - Matrona Its sturdy, dark burgundy stems look wonderful with its gray green leaves, edged with a deep rose color. The umbrella-like flower heads are maroon to pale pink. Blooming from August to September, it has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 12”. Sedum ‘Matrona’ needs to be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. It will tolerate most soil types and is drought resistant. It is also a great butterfly and bee attractor and is disease resistant.

Diascia - Hannah Rose