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Add planting structure to your garden with these stunning varieties
TOP 3 REASONS TO GROW ‘DIAMOND LAKE’ HOSTA
TOP 3 REASONS TO GROW ‘DIAMOND LAKE’ HOSTATHIS IS ONE DIAMOND OF A HOSTA
Of the oodles of hostas you could grow, ‘Diamond Lake’ will be one of the most distinctive. You’ll easily spot it from quite a distance as it shines as a focal point.
IT WILL THRIVE IN YOUR SHADIEST PLACES
While many showy perennials need full sun to thrive, ‘Diamond Lake’ will happily light up your shade garden with its ethereal blue foliage.
IT’S SUPER COLD HARDY
Hardy down to -40°F, you will never have to worry about it returning reliably every year.
TOP 3 REASONS TO GROW ‘PAINT THE TOWN MAGENTA’ DIANTHUS
SO MUCH COLOR FOR SO LITTLE EFFORT
Even with little care, this perennial will paint your garden in vibrant magenta color for months.
IT TAKES THE HEAT
Gardeners in warm climates will appreciate that the Paint the Town series is designed to handle the heat better than many Dianthus.
FRAGRANT POSIES ABOUND
One can never have enough fragrant flowers in the garden! Since ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ blooms so prolifically, you’ll have plenty spare for cutting.
Top 3 reasons to grow Heart to Heart® ‘RASPBERRY MOON’ Caladium
IT’S FUN TO GROW
There’s just something about seeing this plant unfurl its cute, heart-shaped leaves that’ll make you love it to the moon and back.
IT LOVES HOT, HUMID WEATHER
When it’s just about time for you to head indoors for some A/C, your caladium will start to kick into high gear. It loves those warm, sticky days.
IT LIGHTS UP IN THE SHADE
Here’s a plant that won’t just survive in the shade, it will thrive there. High filtered light is best, but it’ll survive in some pretty shady places.
Do you recognize the word “papyrus”? History lessons teach how the stems of Cyperus papyrus were used to make a paper-like material for writing scrolls in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. Fast forward to today where this unique aquatic plant has been adapted as a modern ornamental for container combinations and landscapes. What a versatile plant!
Top 3 reasons to grow Feeling Flirty™ Tradescantia
IT’S FUN!
What other houseplant packs this much color onto such a petite form?
IT’S VERSATILE
This easy plant will grow indoors year round and outdoors in the summertime.
IT’S UNIQUE
Grow a pink and green waterfall of foliage to spill out of your macrame hanger or keep it pinched for your tabletop.
TOP 3 REASONS TO GROW ‘EMPRESS WU’ HOSTA
IMPRESS YOUR NEIGHBORS
There’s no doubt—this hosta stands out from a crowd. Spreading up to six feet across, you’ll only need one to make a memorable impression.
SHOWY IN SHADE
While many interesting perennials need full sun to thrive, this remarkable hosta is at its very best in cool shade.
ATTRACTS POLLINATORS
Bumble bees and hummingbirds will be frequent guests when this hosta’s trumpet-shaped blossoms are perched above the foliage.
TOP 3 REASONS TO GROW DOLCE® ‘WILDBERRY’ HEUCHERA
MADE IN THE SHADE
Bright colors can be hard to come by in the shade, but this perennial brings it every day of the year.
VERSATILITY ABOUNDS
Put this plant to work! It’ll grow in containers, line your pathway or spice up your garden beds.
EASY TO MAINTAIN
Other than giving this plant a drink when it’s dry, this plant holds its own without supervision.
Top 3 reasons to grow Heart to Heart® ‘SCARLET FLAME’ Caladium
IT LOVES THE SPOTLIGHT
Here’s a plant that isn’t bashful—it grows to be seen. Watch it take the spotlight in sun and shade.
FAR FROM TYPICAL
Looking for something unique for your window boxes or patio planters? Scarlet Flame provides extraordinary pizzazz.
TURN UP THE HEAT!
When summer begins to swelter, Scarlet Flame is in its element. It won’t skip a beat on those warm, sticky days.
Top 3 reasons to grow Truffula™ Pink Gomphrena
PROFUSE BLOOMS
If you want something that keeps its foot on the gas blooming over and over from spring into fall, this is the plant for you. You’ll have plenty of flowers to clip for fresh and dried bouquets.
BIG BANG FOR THE BUCK
Don’t let its dainty pink blooms fool you—this is one big plant! Be sure to give it some elbow room to grow when it hits its stride midsummer.
HEAT AND DROUGHT TOLERANT
Live in a hot climate where water is limited? Truffula Pink flourishes in heat and tolerates some drought.
