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USDA ZONES 6–10 SIZE 2–3' H x 3–3.5' W SUNSET ZONES 3 (with protection), 4–24, 28–35
Looking for a dwarf, easy care evergreen shrub that flowers and provides year long color? ‘Kaleidoscope’ is as versatile as it is colorful, with chameleonlike foliage that changes with the seasons, from golden yellow in spring to orange-red in fall. Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ PP16988 TH
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2 Miss Lemon™ ABELIA
An outstanding abelia with bright variegated foliage that starts yellow with green centers when young, then matures to ivory and green. Produces a heavy bloom of white flowers for summer and fall. Abelia x grandiflora Hybrid
3 Ever Amethyst™, Ever Sapphire™ and Ever White™ AGAPANTHUS
USDA ZONES 8b–11 SIZE 2–3’ H x 1–2’ W SUNSET ZONES 6–9, 12–24 These semi-dwarf Agapanthus bloom early and rebloom, with multiple spikes of deep purple blue or white flowers. These tough plants need little water once established, and bloom much longer than traditional types. Agapanthus Hybrid ‘MP003‘ PPAF, ‘ANDbin’ PP26336, and ‘WP001’ PP27357
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4 Indigo Frost™ AGAPANTHUS USDA ZONES 8–10 SIZE 1–2' H x 1–2' W SUNSET ZONES 6–9, 12–24 Our new bicolor Agapanthus are real stunners. New foliage and bright blooms emerge each spring, and continue to bloom until fall. Agapanthus Hybrid ‘AMBIC001’ PP25519
5 Little Blue Fountain™ AGAPANTHUS USDA ZONES 8b–10 SIZE 1–2' H x 1–2' W SUNSET ZONES 6–9, 12–24
With its deep blue coloring and dwarf size, Little Blue Fountain is perfect for gardens, patio containers and useful as a cut flower. This semi-dwarf agapanthus blooms very early and reblooms with multiple spikes of bright blue flowers. Fast growing, Little Blue Fountain is tough and water-wise. Agapanthus Hybrid ‘Brilliant Blue’ PP25966
6 ‘Neverland’ AGAPANTHUS
USDA ZONES 8b–10 SIZE 12" H x 12" W SUNSET ZONES 6–9, 12–24 Beautiful chartreuse foliage with golden yellow edges. Stays compact. Lilac buds open to sky blue flowers on 18" stems. Very heat and humidity tolerant. Agapanthus africanus ‘Neverland’ PP28034
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7 ‘Orange Rocket’ BERBERIS USDA ZONES 5–10 SIZE 4–5' H x 2–3' W SUNSET ZONES 2b, 3–24 This award winning deciduous berberis sports a unique color combination for an easy care shrub. New spring foliage starts out a vibrant coral and ages to ruby red that lasts into fall. Useful as a vertical element in borders, landscapes, or containers. Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’ PP18411
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8 Ultra Violet™ BUDDLEIA
Miniature butterfly bush. Stays compact, but still attracts all the pollinators. Flowers from late spring to frost or late fall. Heat tolerant, low water, blooming machine. Deciduous.
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Buddleia ‘PDSI-1’
USDA ZONES 5–10 SIZE 4' H x 4–5' W SUNSET ZONES 3b, 4–26 Buxus are the staple plant for edging, hedging, and topiary. Baby Gem is very compact, and will need much less pruning than others, making it ideal for lower hedges and containers. Branches can be used as cut foliage in arrangements or wreaths. Buxus microphylla japonica ‘Gregem’ PP21159
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10 October Magic® Ruby™ CAMELLIA USDA ZONES 7–10 SIZE 5–6' H x 5–6' W SUNSET ZONES 4–9, 12, 14–24 Our October Magic® Camellias were bred for improved habit (so less pruning), and more flowers. Ruby™ has a compact, naturally rounded form and longer bloom time, with brilliant Christmas red, double peony-form flowers. Camellia sasanqua ‘Green 02-003’ PP24538
11 October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ CAMELLIA
USDA ZONES 7–10 SIZE 3–4' H x 3–5' W SUNSET ZONES 4–9, 12, 14–24 Similar to Shi-Shi Gashira, White Shi-Shi has a low growing spreading habit, perfect for foundation plantings and tighter spaces. Porcelain white, fully double flowers from fall through January. Camellia sasanqua ‘Green 02-004’ PP27553
12 EverColor® ‘Everest’ CAREX USDA ZONES 5–10 SIZE 18” H x 18” W SUNSET ZONES 3–9,14–24
Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’ is a superb ground cover and container plant with distinctive white striped foliage. It is easy to grow, low maintenance and forms a neat easily controlled mound. ‘Everest’ is a great cold hardy accent plant for all year round arrangements. Carex oshimensis ‘Carfit01’ PP20955
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13 EverColor® ‘Everillo’ CAREX USDA ZONES 5–10 SIZE 12–18” H x 12–18” W SUNSET ZONES 3–9,14–24 ‘Everillo’ wins our best plant for brightening up shady spots, or for adding a pop of color to a mixed container. This easy care evergreen grass can be used as a groundcover, to edge a path or patio, or tucked into a living wall or window box. Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’ PP21002
14 EverColor® ‘Everglow’ CAREX
USDA ZONES 5–10 SIZE 12–18” H x 12–18” W SUNSET ZONES 3–9,14–24 Bright, colorful foliage with an orange tint! New color addition to the EverColor series. Carex oshimensis ‘Everglow’ PPAF
15 EverColor® ‘Eversheen’ CAREX
USDA ZONES 5–10 SIZE 12–18” H x 12–18” W SUNSET ZONES 3–9,14–24 Carex ‘Eversheen’ is a superb new ground cover or mixed container plant. Distinctive lime yellow and green striped foliage will brighten up a shady spot with minimum care. Carex oshimensis ‘Eversheen’ PP25938
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Unique variegated form of Ceanothus ‘Skylark’, with a more compact, upright habit ideal for smaller spaces. This west coast native blooms later than other types, extending the season for pollinators. Ceanothus thyriflorus ‘Cool Blue‘ PP24884
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USDA ZONES 8b-10 SIZE 2-3' H x 5-6' W SUNSET ZONES 5-9 (with protection), 14-24
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17 Highlights™ CEANOTHUS
Glossy evergreen leaves sport a bright chartreuse edge on this versatile California native selection. Pale blue flowers provide early spring food for pollinators. Vigorous, low growing groundcover.
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USDA ZONES 8–10 SIZE 18–24” H x 18–24” W SUNSET ZONES 5–9,12–24, 26, 28, 31
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Ceanothus griseus horizontalis ‘MATCEA01’ PPAF
We love Cistus. Poor soil, drought, salt, wind, heat... They take it all! Add deer, pest, and fire resistance, what’s not to love? This new charmer stays compact without pruning, and even looks great when not in bloom. Works well as a border plant, or in containers. Rockrose corbariensis ‘Dunnecis’ PP22364
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19 Clarity Blue™ DIANELLA
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USDA ZONES 8–11 SIZE 24–30”H x 18–24” W SUNSET ZONES 5-7 (with protection) 8-9, 14-24 Dianella are the ultimate easy care plants. This tough new hybrid gets strong upright Phormium-like growth from one parent and deep blue color from the other. Plays well with succulents, and makes a great container plant.
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20 Coolvista™ DIANELLA
Dianella Hybrid ‘DP401’ PP27348
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USDA ZONES 8–11 SIZE 2–3' H x 1–2' W SUNSET ZONES 5-7 (with protection) 8-9, 14-24
This clumping Dianella has a fine, more grass-like leaf, but is tough as nails. Heat, salt, sun and low water tolerant. Try this upright, spiky beauty alone, or in mixed borders and containers. Small blue flowers arrive in the spring, followed by infrequent blue berries. Dianella revoluta ‘Allyn-Citation’ PP22965
21 Illumination® ‘Apricot’ DIGIPLEXIS® USDA ZONES 8b-10 SIZE 24–36" H x 18" W SUNSET ZONES 4–6 (with protection),8–9,14–24
WOW! Every now and then a new plant comes along that really knocks our socks off, and this one is perfect for our Western climates. Foxglove was crossed with a shrubby Isoplexis, which resulted in a perennial re-blooming apricot-orange garden wonder. Digiplexis® Illumination® ‘Apricot’
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22 ‘Angyo Star’ FATSHEDERA USDA ZONES 7b–10 SIZE 5–6' H x 4–5' W SUNSET ZONES 4–6 (with protection) 7–10, 12–24 Hybrid between Fatsia japonica and English ivy, these plants got the best of both parents. Giant ivy leaves provide color in darker locations, but will not root into stucco or spread where it is not wanted. Stems will need to be staked or supported. Can be used indoors.
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Most Fescue lose their blue color over the summer, but not Beyond Blue. This versatile grass tolerates cold, heat, humidity, low water, poor soils…even deer. Festuca glauca ‘Casca11’ PP23307
24 ‘Little Miss Figgy’ DWARF FICUS USDA ZONES 7–10 SIZE 4–8’ H x 3–4’ W SUNSET ZONES
Little Miss Figgy brings sweet tasting, dark purple figs in a compact package. Where most fig trees grow rapidly to 20-30’ tall and wide, this dwarf variety only reaches 6-8’, and can easily be kept smaller with a light annual pruning. Perfect for smaller garden spaces, and containers. Ficus caria ‘Little Miss Figgy’ PP27929
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USDA ZONES 9–11 SIZE 4–5' H x 4–5' W SUNSET ZONES 9, 15–17, 19–23
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This heat-loving tropical shrub, features green and yellow variegated foliage with sizzling red-orange flowers from late spring through fall. Semi-deciduous, they will die back after a hard frost, but are quick to bounce back. Hamelia patens ‘Grelmsiz’ PP26247
26 ‘Sunset Orange’ GAILLARDIA
USDA ZONES 5–10 SIZE 14–16" H x 14–16" W SUNSET ZONES 3–24 Blooms nonstop from spring until frost. Easy care perennial with low water needs. Attracts bees and butterflies. Gaillardia grandiflora ‘Sunset Orange’ PPAF
27 ‘Celebration’ GAILLARDIA
USDA ZONES 5–10 SIZE 14–16" H x 14–16" W SUNSET ZONES 3–24 This unfussy, herbaceous perennial pumps out beautiful flowers nearly year-round, without running up your water bill. ‘Celebration’ was selected for its nonstop rich red blooms that won’t fade in the heat. Plants stay nice and full, even if you ignore them. Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Celebration’ PP26969
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28 Jubilation™ GARDENIA USDA ZONES 7b–10 SIZE 3–4' H x 3–4' W SUNSET ZONES 4–5 (with protection) 6–24 Tropical Gardenia fragrance on a cold hardy, evergreen, easy care plant. Jubilation flowers heavily from spring through fall with masses of white blooms. Plant near patios, porches, decks, and other outdoor living areas where the fragrance can be enjoyed. Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leeone’ PP21983
29 ScentAmazing™ GARDENIA
USDA ZONES 7–10 SIZE 3–4’ H x 3–4’ W SUNSET ZONES 4–5 (with protection) 6–24 Unlike their tropical cousins, our Gardenias are made of tougher stock, but have the same amazing scent. Greenhouses or humid climates not required. Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leetwo’ PP27601
30 Garden Jewels™ Series GERBERA DAISIES
USDA ZONES 7–10 SIZE 12–14” H x 12–14” W SUNSET ZONES 9, 15–17, 19–23 Unlike wimpy bedding plant Gerberas, these tough herbaceous perennials bloom from spring to frost, and pump out enough flowers to keep your vases full. Gerbera Hybrid Gerbera Hybrid ‘Garsweetcaro’ PPAF, ‘Garsmile’, ‘Garswlove’ PPAF, ‘Garsweetmemo’ PPAF, ‘Garsurprise’ PP27962, ‘Garglow Imp’ PP26784
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31 White Wedding® HYDRANGEA USDA ZONES 4–9 SIZE 4–6' H x 3–5' W SUNSET ZONES 1–10, 14–24 These cold hardy hydrangeas will provide masses of beautiful white blooms from midsummer to fall, without much work. Naturally more compact than most, White Wedding has strong stems to hold up large blooms, which also make fabulous cut flowers. Hydrangea paniculata Hybrid ‘LeeP1’ PP28973
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Delta Fuchsia and Delta Fusion have the perfect combination of dark burgundy foliage and re-blooming lavender or hot pink blooms. These small trees or hedges (8-12') are an excellent low water choice. Foliage color does not fade in hot summer sun. Deciduous. Lagerstroemia indica ‘Delef’ PP27668
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33 Firestorm® LANTANA
Naturally mounding, compact Lantana. Deep red / orange blooms. Blooms nearly year round in frost free areas. Perfect in containers. Lantana camara ‘CCCF1’ PP26036
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34 ‘Meerlo’ LAVENDER
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Lavender allardii are known for their heat tolerance and their water-wise nature. These vigorous plants hold their beautifully variegated and highly fragrant foliage, and sport pale blue flowers in summer. Dry leaves for sachets and moth repellent. Lavandula allardii ‘Meerlo’ PP25559
35 Burning Love™ LEUCOTHOE
USDA ZONES 6–10 SIZE 2.5’ H x 2.5’ W SUNSET ZONES 3b-7, 15-17 Compact, evergreen shrub with deep red spring growth, turning to green in summer, followed by dark purple in the fall. Best foliage color with afternoon shade, but can tolerate full sun. Prefers acidic soils.
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36 ‘Sunshine’ LIGUSTRUM
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Leucothoe keiskei ‘Opstal 50’ PP27132
How did a ligustrum make it into the Sunset Western Garden Collection? We are always on the lookout for easy care, colorful, water-wise, non invasive garden solutions. This tough plant is so versatile we keep finding new places to use it! Ligustrum sinense ‘Sunshine’ PP20379
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37 Platinum Beauty™ LOMANDRA
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USDA ZONES 8–10; Evergreen perennial to zone 8b SUNSET ZONES 12–24 SIZE 2–3' H x 2–3' W
Lomandras look like grasses, but are actually tough, low water perennials. Platinum Beauty is the ultimate in easy care landscaping. The first green and white striped variegated form, it looks great with succulents and other low water use plants. Tolerant of both dry and wet conditions, salt spray, and heat. ANT IS W PL AT
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Lomandra longifolia ‘Roma 13’ PP25962
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USDA ZONES 7–10 SIZE 2–3' H x 3–4' W SUNSET ZONES 4–5 (with protection) 6–9,14–24 Loropetalums have a naturally layered habit that works beautifully in any landscape or container. By selecting this dwarf variety, you can give your shears a rest, and never worry about pruning again. Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-white’ PP21738
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39 Purple Daydream® DWARF LOROPETALUM ANT IS W PL AT
Naturally compact, Purple Daydream® is a no maintenance solution to smaller spaces. Year round maroon foliage is accented with dark pink flowers each spring. Loropetalum chinense ‘PIILC-III’ PP25471
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USDA ZONES 7–10 SIZE 3–4' H x 4' W SUNSET ZONES 4–5 (with protection) 6–9,14–24 Combining colorful flowers with year-round deep purple foliage, Purple Diamond holds its purple color better than others, and stays compact. Useful as an accent shrub in borders and containers, a foundation plant, low hedge, or in mass plantings. ANT IS W PL AT
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Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-hi’ PP18331
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USDA ZONES 7–10 SIZE 2–3' H x 3–4' W SUNSET ZONES 4–5 (with protection) 6–9,14–24 Only weeping Loropetalum! Easy to grow, low maintenance dwarf shrub holds rich purple foliage year-round. Use in borders, mass plantings, slopes or retaining walls. Adds vibrant color spilling over containers and hanging baskets. Loropetalum chinense ‘Peack’ PP18441
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This new, compact loropetalum has the reddest blooms of all cultivars. Dark burgundy foliage retains its color throughout the year. Great for specimen planting, mass plantings and borders. Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-Red’
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Mahonia medias are fabulously tough landscape plants, but most get too large for smaller spaces. ‘Marvel’ keeps its flower power, but on a more compact, and less prickly plant. Large flower clusters in fall and winter are followed by dark blue berries. Winter foliage color when temperatures fall below 28°F. ANT IS W PL AT
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USDA ZONES 7b–10 SIZE 3' H x 3' W SUNSET ZONES 4–5 (with protection), 6–9,14–24 Soft Caress has everything we love about Mahonia, without the pesky thorns! Compact enough to use in containers, yet large enough for foundation plantings or borders, these tough plants provide fabulous texture to the shade garden. Watch out for bunnies—they love them as much as we do!
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Mahonia Hybrid ‘Soft Caress’ PP20183
This sport of ‘Firepower’ has unique blush-colored young foliage from spring until fall, then turns to deep red over winter. Blush Pink makes the perfect short hedge or color accent to evergreen shrubs. Its dense low growth habit is perfect for any garden or mixed container. Nandina domestica ‘AKA’ PP19916
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Stunning deep red new growth from spring until fall accentuates the evergreen leaves of this nandina. Unlike similar varieties, Flirt holds its superior red color through the summer. Space 2' apart for groundcover or low hedge. Perfect in mixed beds and containers. ANT IS W PL AT
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Nandina domestica ‘Murasaki’ PP21391
Finally, a Nandina for those of you who don’t want red in your gardens! ‘Lemon Lime’ has chartreuse new foliage that fades to a nice dark green, and will not turn red, even over the winter.
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This new and distinctive nandina is a selection of ‘Gulf Stream’ with brighter and longer lasting foliage color. Obsession has a compact, dense growth habit, and brilliant red new foliage all spring and summer. Nandina domestica ‘Seika’ PP21891
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This evergreen perennial holds its dramatic dark burgundy foliage and its size. Great in mixed borders, containers, and can even be planted as a hedge. Leaves provide structure in flower arrangements. Protect from frost in colder climates. Phormium cookianum ‘FIT01’ PP20451
50 Beach Ball™ PITTOSPORUM
USDA ZONES 8b–10 SIZE 3–4' H x 3–4' W SUNSET ZONES 7–9, 14–24 Naturally compact + thick growth habit = less pruning. Beach Ball is the perfect low growing evergreen shrub for edging or decorative containers. Can easily be pruned to shape. Pittosporum tenuifolium ʻPittlb2ʼ PP28726
51 Mojo® PITTOSPORUM
USDA ZONES 7b–10 SIZE 2–3' H x 2–3' W SUNSET ZONES 4–31 Mojo is the perfect easy care shrub! Its naturally compact, rounded growth habit requires little pruning to maintain shape. Easily formed into small hedges or topiaries. Year-round foliage can also be used in cut arrangements and wreaths. Pittosporum tobira ʻCNI Threeʼ PP16188
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52 Chef ’s Choice® CULINARY ROSEMARY
An outstanding new culinary Rosemary specially selected for its higher oil content and spicy flavor. With a compact, mounding habit, this is the Rosemary of choice for container, herb and kitchen gardens. Rosemary officinalis ‘Roman Beauty’ PP18192
53 ‘Amistad’ SALVIA
USDA ZONES 8b–11 SIZE 3–5’ H x 3–4’ W SUNSET ZONES 4–7 (with protection), 8,9,14–24 Dark purple flowers with nearly black calyx bloom constantly from early Spring until frost, without pruning. ‘Amistad’ is more compact and has a fuller habit then other guaranitica types. Flowers are a magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
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Salvia microphylla are native to the American Southwest, and are a fabulous perennial shrub choice for dryer climates. ‘Killer Cranberry’ has masses of rich magenta flowers to lure honeybees and hummingbirds to your garden, and superior glossy foliage. Salvia microphylla ‘Killer Cranberry’ PP26609
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Better behaved than Salvia ‘Hot Lips’, ‘Little Kiss’ remains dense and compact at only 18" high, but still has all of the qualities we love in the original. These tough, low water, easy care perennial shrubs will attract pollinators from spring through fall. Salvia microphylla ‘Little Kiss’ PP28433
56 Love and Wishes™ SALVIA
USDA ZONES 9B–10 SIZE 3–4’ H x 3’ W SUNSET ZONES 16–24; Annual in cooler areas Deep Purple flowers cover these tough plants from early spring to frost. Like her cousin Wendy’s Wish Salvia, this Salvia will form a ball of color in your yard, with no pruning or deadheading. A portion of plant proceeds go to Make-A-Wish® AU. Salvia Hybrid ‘Ser-Wish’ PP27057
57 Nectar Blue™ SALVIA
USDA ZONES 8–10 SIZE 3–5’ H x 3’ W SUNSET ZONES 4–7 (with protection) 8–24 An improved earlier blooming version of Black and Blue. Another great Salvia option for the mid to back of borders. Deer resistant and heavy blooming until frost. Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Bloom’ PP27183
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58 Nectar Purple™ SALVIA USDA ZONES 8–10 SIZE 3–5 H x 3 W SUNSET ZONES 4–7 (with protection) 8–24 New purple color of our favorite Nectar Blue. Early to bloom, dark black calyx with deep purple flowers. Full, rounded habit. ANT IS W PL AT
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Salvia guaranitica ‘Black And Purple’ PPAF
Like Blue Chalksticks, on steroids. Senecio Skyscraper is a strong, upright grower, reaching 2-3’ in one growing season. No staking or support necessary. Fabulous new structural component for succulent gardens. Can be used as a house plant.
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Senecio ficoides ‘Mount Everest’ PP22188
While some Tecomas grow to gigantic sizes, Bells of Fire is bred to be more compact. Enjoy its tropical appearance and flower power; it will bloom early and rebloom bright red bellshaped flowers continuously until frost. Tecoma stans ‘TEC6010916’ PP24170
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USDA ZONES 8b–11 (Evergreen to 30° F) SUNSET ZONES 12–13, 16, 18–24 SIZE 5' H x 5' W Until recently, Tecomas grew huge, bloomed only in late spring and fall, and were covered in unattractive seed pods. Lydia stays more compact and blooms bright yellow flowers from early spring until frost — with fewer seed pods.
Tecoma stans ‘TEC60109106’ PP24169
62 Beeline Petite™ Pink VERONICA USDA ZONES 4B–10 SIZE 8–10” H x 10” W SUNSET ZONES 1–9, 14–21
This new Veronica is perfect for smaller spaces. Tucked into a mixed container, or planted along a pathway, you can expect months of color. Veronica spicata ‘Verspi’ PP29780
63 Rainbow Sensation® WEIGELA USDA ZONES 4–8 SIZE 5–6' H x 4–5' W SUNSET ZONES 2–11, 14–21
A rainbow of color from spring to fall. A charming selection, Rainbow Sensation will brighten your garden with its attractive, variegated foliage. Dense clusters of soft pink, funnel-shaped flowers bloom in profusion in May as hummingbirds flock to harvest the sweet nectar. Weigela florida ‘Kolmagira’ PP20384
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