Salvia - Pink Friesland

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The Salvia Pink Friesland, Salvia nemorosa ‘Pink Friesland’, may just challenge it's cousin, East Friesland, as one of the best perennials of all time. It has dark red stems loaded with pink flowers that bloom from June to September. After the flowers fade little seed pods appear making this a truly unique variety. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 12-15” and stays in excellent compact form. Pink Friesland should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. Pink Friesland is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. ... additional info

Astilbe - Country and Western The Astilbe ‘Country and Western’, Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western' (PP14969), is a colorful feathery flower with bright puffy pink blooms and shiny deep green foliage. Country and Western is part of the new Music series of Astilbes which are known for their large puffy blooms. Astilbe ‘Country and Western’ blooms in early summer. Astilbes are grown most successfully in rich soil and under partial sun. . . The soil must remain moist. Wait to cut the foilage back until spring as that will protect the plant during the winter. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before the flowers emerge.