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Peony - Lovely Rose
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. They bloom in mid to late spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden. All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. Peonies are one of the best cut flowers and are often used in the Midwest to decorate gravesites on Memorial Day. Peonies can handle dry to moist sites, and do best in full sun but can handle some light shade. It is not uncommon to see peonies planted along the driveway or lane in a mass. The Peony Lovely Rose, Paeonia 'Lovely Rose' is a semi-double bloom peony with pink blooms that resemble the shape of a rose. ... get more information
Bee Balm - Petite Wonder Petite Wonders are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. ‘Petite Wonder’ stands at 12’ high and has a plant spread of 12-18” and blooms from July to August. If deadheaded, (remove old flowers from plant) longer bloom times will be encouraged. The Monarda ‘Petite Wonder’, Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light pink flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams. |
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