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Salvia - Pink Friesland
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. Pink Friesland should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 12-15” and stays in excellent compact form. After the flowers fade little seed pods appear making this a truly unique variety. It has dark red stems loaded with pink flowers that bloom from June to September. Pink Friesland is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. ... more
Mullein - Copper Rose ‘Copper Rose’ has a plant height of 3-4’ and a plant spread of 1-2’ and blooms from late spring into summer. Verbascum will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but must have good drainage or it could be fatal. This low maintenance perennial requires dry to medium soil and should be planted in full sun for best results. The Verbascum Copper Rose, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, has masses of silky blooms that range in color from apricot to rose to copper, making it different from the rest. The foliage is soft and silver, which adds contrast to the flower color. ‘Copper Rose’ can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens. Removing spent flowers to encourage additional bloom time. |
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