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Periwinkle - Illimuniation
Ideal foliage accent for color pots too. Herbaceous perennial. Flowers are Dutch blue, 1 inch wide for high contrast against foliage. Spring growth emerges chartreuse then brightens to golden yellow. Direct sun will prematurely bleach foliage. Blooms in late spring and continues sporadically through the summer. The Vinca Minor 'Illumination', produces near continuous foliage changes. Dramatic alone in hanging baskets for long golden tresses. Pest and disease free. Beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, walls and curbs. Later in the year plants turn to cream on attractive pink stems. In the garden use as a spreading groundcover to brighten shade gardens. Each yellow leaf is edged with a grass green margin. ... additional information
Lamium - Golden Anniversary The Lamiun, 'Golden Anniversary', Lamium maculatum, is a handsome variety without becoming invasive. The pretty pink flowers are almost eclipsed by the brilliance of the golden variegated foliage. In all but the most severe winters its foliage persists, making it good for winter containers especially hanging baskets, teamed with winter flowering pansies, primroses or polyanthus. It makes superb ground cover in shade under trees and shrubs, including dry shade where few plants survive. Underplant with dwarf bulbs, and chop back whenever stems become invasive. |
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