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Veronica - Christa
This Veronica is dazzling in mixed borders and its 18" stems are perfectly suited to cut-flower arrangements. The Veronica Christa, is a spectacular perennial that is nearly impossible to find in America. Originally popular in the European cut-flower industry, adventurous gardeners around the world have started to take notice of this plant. Veronica 'Christa' is hardy in zones 4-7 and zone 8 in regions with low humidity. This unique perennial is worthy of a premium spot in the border where it has plenty of sunshine and well draining soil and can be admired by all. Like other Veronicas, this plant thrives in full sun and rich well-drained soils. But the unique flower spikes of 'Christa' are electric blue and end in an unusual and beautiful chartreuse-green flattened cockscomb. 'Christa' puts a new twist on a traditional garden perennial. The new cockscomb shape is sure to to become all the rage in home gardens as well as the cut-flower industry. ... details
Geranium - Southcombe Double Southcombe Double blooms almost non-stop throughout the summer, into fall. They are perfect in the perennial border and work well as a ground cover too. For the most part, cranesbill are long-lived and do not require a lot of care. The Geranium Southcombe Double, 'Geranium oxonianum', displays fully double, pure pink blooms that sit atop bright green stems. This plant would look wonderful in a pot on a sun-drenched porch and is also deer resistant. Geraniums are grown in almost any soil as long as it is not wet. They do best in sun, but will tolerate some degree of shade. There are only a few double-geraniums in cultivation and don't look like a Geranium at first glance. |
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