Iris - Best Bet

$23.95

The Iris Best Bet, Iris x germanica 'Best Bet' is a tall bearded iris that has split colored flowers with light blue on top and dark blue on the bottom. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 34”. Best Bet blooms in late spring to early summer and is an easily grown Iris. It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate a little afternoon shade. Best Bet will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer. ... more

Gaura - Karalee Petite Pink The Gaura Karalee Petite Pink, 'Gaura hybrids', a Proven Winners selection, has numerous butterfly-shaped prolific pink flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. ‘Karalee Petite Pink’ is one of the dwarf forms in its family. The green foliage makes a great contrast with its flower color. With a plant height of 10-14” and a width of 24-36”, it is definite addition to any perennial garden. ‘Karalee Petite Pink’ Gaura requires full sun in a well-drained area with average to rich soil and is very drought tolerant. A major attraction to butterflies, it continues to bloom through the first hard frosts of autumn into winter. ‘Karalee Petite Pink’ looks great on a rocky ledge, near bricks and stones, near Sedum 'Autumn Joy' or small dahlias. It's also enchanting with pink bush roses and as a contrast to plants with big fleshy leaves.