PERENNIALS Phlox – Pulmonaria
▲ POLYGONATUM STRIATUM
▲ POTENTILLA WILLIAM ROLLISSON
P. p. x ‘Magic Blue’ #A13720 These fl owers magically change as they age
from lavender with a lighter eye to pale lav- ender with a fuchsia-purple eye. Tall and im- pressive at 40 inches. 3P
P. p. x ‘Peppermint Twist’ #A13729 Big clusters of pinwheel-patterned pink and
white fl owers are produced on compact 16 inch plants. A stronger grower. 3P
P. p. x ‘Shockwave' #A13740 (PPAF)–A stable variegated sport of David's
Lavender with ‘shocking’ eye appeal. Foliage of yellow and green lightens in summer to creamy-yellow and green. Bears huge domes of white-centered, lavender fl owers on short plants only 12 to 18 inches tall. BR
P. p. ‘Shortwood’ #A13724 (P.P.10379)–One of the most highly rated phlox
for mildew resistance. Huge 6 to 12 inch clus- ters hold fl orets of pure pink with darker pink centers. Grows 36 to 48 inches tall. In- troduced by Blooms of Bressingham. 3P
P. p. x ‘Tiara’ #A13678 (PPAF)–A stunning white phlox with unique
double or single fl orets that unfurl like rosebuds, so even the single fl owers appear double. Forms huge, full trusses with drop- resistant petals. Grows 18 to 20 inches tall. 3P
P. p. x ‘Twister’ #A13641 Each fl oret in the huge fl owerheads is white
with a twisted, rose-fl ame. Compact 16 inch plants have strong mildew resistance. BR
Price of above Each $6.95; 3 to 5 for $6.50 ea. 6 Phlox:
6 or more $5.95 ea.
FLAME™ SERIES These phlox are nicely compact, bloom ear-
lier and have increased branching over other varieties. Flower heads are just like the tall- er types. They often rebloom if deadheaded. Plants are 15 to 18 inches tall. 3P
P. p. ‘Coral Flame’ (PPAF) #A13680
P. p. ‘Pink Flame’ (P.P.11804) #A13650 P. p. ‘Violet Flame’ (PPAF) #A13651
P. p. ‘White/Red Eye Flame’ (PPAF) #A13679
Price of all Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea. 4 Flame Phlox: 6 or more $3.95 ea.
Polygonatum (Solomon’s Seal) SH, May-Jun, H18"-24", W18"-30", Sp 18", Z 3-8 These woodland plants add a graceful touch to shady areas. Arching stems hold neatly arranged oval leaves on one side and pen- dulous, 1 inch, tubular white fl owers on the other which become dark blue berries in the fall. The long-lived plants tolerate drought and competition from tree roots. Plant in cool, moist, humus-rich soil.
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P. falcatum ‘Variegatum’ #A13855 White-edged, green leaves on red stems. BR
P. x hybridum ‘Striatum’ #A13850 Dark green leaves are marked with pale
green and bright white streaks. 3P
Price of all Each $5.95; 3 to 5 for $5.50 ea. Polygonatums: 6 or more $4.95 ea.
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▲ POTENTILLA TONGUEI
Potentilla (Cinquefoil) Usually only thought of as woody shrubs, the lovely small, clump-forming perennials in this genus have gained rapid popularity. The vig- orous plants have deep green strawberry-like foliage and bear open, branching clusters of rosette-like fl owers. They bloom heavily in early summer with rebloom continuing throughout the season. Excellent for the front of the border or rockery. Drought tolerant plants grow easily in any average, well-drained soil.
P. x ‘Flamenco’ #A13871 S, Jun-Aug, H12"-15", W15"-18", Sp 12", Z 4-8
Bright scarlet 1 to 1½ inch fl owers have a darker eye and yellow stamens. Very showy, slightly spreading plants. BR
P. x tonguei #A13882 S/PS, Jun-Aug, H4"-8", W12"-18", Sp 12", Z 5-8
A slow-spreading, clump-forming plant bear- ing ½ inch, creamy-apricot fl owers with deep carmine-red eyes. Nice for the rock garden. 2P
P. x ‘William Rollisson’ #A13875 S, Jun-Sep, H12"-15", W15"-18", Sp 12", Z 4-8
Semi-double 1½ inch blooms are vermillion-red mixed with yellow highlights. Very fl oriferous with an extra-long bloom season. BR
Price of above Each $5.95; 3 to 5 for $5.50 ea. 3 Potentillas:
6 or more $4.95 ea.
Pulmonaria (Lungwort) This genus for shade is identifi ed by its silvery spotted foliage and clusters of funnel-shaped fl owers. Plants form nice spreading clumps. Fo- liage may be semi-evergreen in mild climates. They do best in rich, moist soil, but are very adaptable.
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P. rubra ‘David Ward’ #A13933 PS/SH, Apr-May, H12"-15", W12"-18", Sp 12", Z 4-9
Mint green leaves with ruffl ed white edges. Salmon-coral fl owers nestle in the foliage. BR
P. x ‘Polar Splash’ #A13928 PS/SH, Apr-May, H12"-15", W12"-18", Sp 12", Z 4-9
Dark green ovate leaves have vivid silver polka dots. Clusters of blue buds open into pink fl ow- ers. More sun tolerant than most pulmonarias. 3P
P. saccharata ‘Silverado’ #A13941 PS/SH, Apr-May, H12"-15", W12"-18", Sp 12", Z 3-9
Long lance-shaped leaves have a silver overlay and a mottled green edge. Flowers are shades of blue, pink and white, all displayed on one plant. Rust tolerant. BR
Price of above Each $6.95; 3 to 5 for $6.50 ea. 3 Pulmonarias: 6 or more $5.95 ea.
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