PERENNIALS

False Spirea

Astilbe chinensis ‘Diamonds & Pearls’ – Very Hardy

Sturdy silver-white flowers above dark green foliage in July – August.  This tough species is more sun and drought tolerant than other astilbes.  Partial shade in rich moist soil.

False Indigo

Baptisia x varicolour ‘Twilite Prairieblues’ – Hardy

Deep chocolaty-purple flowers with a lemon-yellow keel, fading to violet-purple.  Very floriferous, long blooming, robust plants with foliage that stays clean all season.  Full sun.

Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Mr. Morse’ – Very Hardy

Similar to B. ‘Jack Frost’ in habit and appearance with its large silver leaves and green veins.  However, B. ‘Mr. Morse’ has large white flowers instead of blue.  Prefers light shade and fertile moist soil.

Butterfly Bush

Buddleia ‘Santana’ – Hardy

Variegated form with dark green leaves surrounded by bright yellow to gold margins.  Fragrant purple-red flowers look spectacular against the colourful foliage.  Full sun in well drained soil.

Pink Dianthus

Diantus ‘Rshish One’ – Hardy

Dark Rose, double flowers, edged with white.  Compact, silvery green foliage.  Full sun in well drained soil.

Coneflower – After Midnight

Echinacea  ‘After Midnight’ – Hardy

Dark purple-pink overlapping petals surround a black cone.  Black stems give this compact plant a distinct look both in a container or the garden.  Full sun.

Coneflower – Tiki Torch

Echinacea ‘Tiki Torch’ – Very hardy

This darkest orange coneflower explodes with massive 10 cm flowers with wide petals and a spicy fragrance.  Retains intense colour for weeks.  Full sun.

Coneflower

Echniacea purpurea ‘Coconut Lime’

First white double flowering Echinacea.  Well branched, its compact habit can sport over 20 blooms per plant.  Full sun.

Coneflower – Merlot

Echinacea purpurea  ‘Merlot’ – Hardy

Hugh 10 cm wide, rose pink flowers centered with orange cones, sit atop stunning burgundy-black stems.  Strong well branched stems.  Fragrant.  Full sun.

 Geranium – Rozanne – “PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR 2008”

Geranium ‘Rozanne’

Large 6cm violet-blue flowers above mounds of slightly marbled, deep green foliage.  Free flowering from June to October.  Full sun to partial shade.

Coral Bells – Christa

Heuchera ‘Christa’ – Hardy

New leaves are nearly all rose-purple with a peach underlay.  As the leaves mature, the peach colour becomes dominant and a light silver overlay develops.  Cream flowers.  Sun to partial shade.

Coral Bells – Dolce Blackcurrent

Heuchera ‘Dolce Blackcurrent’ – Hardy

Dramatic two-toned leaf of bold purple with sterling silver accents.  Makes a striking statement.  Sun to partial shade.

Coral Bells – Pistache

Heuchera ‘Pistache’ – Hardy

Creamy white flowers sit atop lime-green foliage.  Vigorous growing habit.  Full sun to partial shade.

Coral Bells – Tiramisu

Heuchera ‘Tiramisu’ – Hardy

Striking contrast between golden-yellow foliage and flame red veins, which gradually transform to a chartreuse with a light silver overlay.  Cream flowers.  Sun to partial shade.

Coral Bells – Georgia Peach

Heuchera villosa ‘Georgia Peach’ – Hardy

In spring huge peach coloured leaves, with a showy silver overlay, adorn a large lush habit.  Foliage colour intensifies to rose purple in fall and winter.  Prefers part to full shade in moist well drained soil.

Gloxinia – Bees Pink

Incarvillea compacta ‘Bees Pink’ – Hardy

Light, pink tubular flowers on a short compact plant.  Full sun in well drained soil.

Shasta Daisy – Sante

Leucanthemum ‘Sante’ – Hardy

Double pure white flowers on very strong stems.  An impressive and hardy variety.  Plant in full sun in moist, well drained soil.

White Star

Lithodora diffusa ‘White Star’ – Hardy

Similar to L. ‘Grace Ward’ except the flowers have a white central star and blue edges.  Plant in full sun in well drained soil.

Grand Marshall Bee Balm

Monarda didyma ‘Grand Marshall’

A profusion of brilliant fuchsia-purple flowers are produced atop mid-sized, upright plants.  Blooms mid to late summer.  This selection demonstrates excellent mildew resistance.  Plant in rich moist soil.  Full sun to part shade.

Mukdenia – Karasuba

Mukdenia rossii  ‘Karasuba’ – Hardy

Unique perennial for partial shade.  Green fan shaped leaves are topped by delicate starry white flowers in spring.  As leaves age, deep red tones creep inward from the edges.  Fire red fall colour.  Prefers partial shade in moist well drained soil.

Gaelic spring Pulmonaria

Pulmonaria ‘Gaelic Spring’

Sriking lime green foliage with splashes of silver highlights.  Flowers that emerge blue and fade to pink from May to June.  Vigorous plant with a compact habit.  Full sun to part shade.

Summer Phlox – Light Pink Flame

Phlox paniculata ‘Light Pink Flame’ – Hardy

Large fragrant blooms on dwarf compact plants.  Pink flowers with lighter center and dark red eye.  Very mildew resistant.  Full sun.

Summer Phlox – Purple Flame

Phlox paniculata ‘Purple Flame’ – Hardy

Large fragrant blooms on dwarf compact plants.  Flowers are violet purple with a darker eye.  Very resistant to powdery mildew.  Full sun.

Summer Phlox – Sherbet Cocktail

Phlox paniculata ‘Sherbet Cocktail’ – Hardy

Large clusters of slightly waxy textured flowers resembling those of Hydrangea.  Displaying a unique array of colours, including soft yellow.  Full sun.

Sedum Carl

Sedum ‘Carl’ – Very hardy

Greenish grey foliage with bright pink flower sin late summer.  Plant in full sun in well

drained soil.

Veronica – Fairytale

Veronica ‘Fairytale’

Lovely delicate silver-pink flowers with prominent rosy-pink stamens and silver=green foliage.  Blooms July to August.  Plant in well drained soil and full sun.  Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a faster re-bloom.  Use in flower borders or containers, this plant adds a gentle touch of colour to the garden.