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Hosta - Paradigm
This variety is good as a specimen or mixed in bold groups. Hostas need dappled shade and will burn in dry or sunny environments. It makes a good foundation planting for shady spots and works well in containers when young. Young leaves have chartreuse centers with light green edges that seem to capture the morning sunlight in spring. They need plenty of nitrogen to form vigorous leafy growth, but will thrive in most soils, including clay, as long as the plants are well irrigated. The Hosta Paradigm, 'Paradigm', is a hosta that has lots of appeal throughout the spring and summer. It was awarded Hosta of the Year 2007. Later in summer, the leaves mature to golden yellow centers with blue-green edges that simply glow in the late evening sun. ... more
Geranium - Southcombe Double Southcombe Double blooms almost non-stop throughout the summer, into fall. For the most part, cranesbill are long-lived and do not require a lot of care. There are only a few double-geraniums in cultivation and don't look like a Geranium at first glance. The Geranium Southcombe Double, 'Geranium oxonianum', displays fully double, pure pink blooms that sit atop bright green stems. They are perfect in the perennial border and work well as a ground cover too. |
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