DIANTHUS: Great for Fall color!

Dianthus is a great annual for the cooler temperatures! It makes a pleasant border plant for your garden. Smaller cousin to the carnation, these get about 6-8" tall and have fringed petals in pink, white and purple. Purchase in 4" pots for quick show.

Height: 6-8"
Color: Pink, White, Red, Purple
Soil: Well drained, preferably sandy alkaline
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring
Heat Zone: 8-1

 

 

 

 

 

FALL MAGIC PERENNIALS: Great accent plant!

Fall Magic Perennials come in a wide variety of textures and colors. They make the perfect colorful, hardy accent plant for the fall or early spring. Use a mix of different varieties for a bright planter, or can be used in a hanging basket.

Height: 4-6"
Color: Colorful foliage in purple, green, yellow, bi-colors
Soil: Moist, well drained
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring
Heat Zone: 8-1

 

 

 

 

 

HARDY ASTER :

The Hardy Aster comes in some striking colors! This cool weather loving plant looks great as a hanging basket or as a tall bedding plant. May attract butterflies. Purchase in an 8" pot for quick show.

Height: 14"
Color: Blue, Purple, White, Pink
Soil: Loose, well drained, organic
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring
Heat Zone: 8-1

 

 

 

 


 

HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUM :

Hardy Chrysanthemums or "Mums" are the staple of fall gardens in the Mid Atlantic region. Their wide variety of colors can accent any landscape. Care Tips: In December cut to 2 - 4" above the ground. Around June 1st, cut the plant in half to promote fullness and avoid premature blooming.
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Height: 18-24"
Color: Red, Bronze, Orange, Purple, White, Yellow
Soil: Loose, well drained, organic
Season of Interest: Fall
Heat Zone: 12-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORNAMENTAL PEPPER (Medusa):

Medusa is the first ornamental pepper to go public that has non-burning, "child safe" fruit. This variety is intriguing in it's multi-color fruit display. Use as a pot plant, or for bedding. It is dwarf and naturally compact and well branched. Medusa produces 40-50 fruits per plant - up to 25% more than other varieties!

Height: 6"
Color: Green foliage with red, yellow and orange fruit
Season of Interest: Summer, Fall
Heat Zone: 12-1

 

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