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Here is the exciting lineup of some of the plants that we can expect to see this year:
•Achillea ‘Milly Rock’ Series: Zone 5a, Grows 10-12 inches, Blooms April-September.
•Armeria ‘Dreameria’ Series: 5a, 10-12 inches, March-October.
• Coreopsis ‘Uptick’ Series: 5, 12-14 inches, March-November.
• Lavender ‘Primavera’:7a, 16-18 inches, spring/winter.
• Leucanthemum ‘Whitecap’: 5a, 14-16 inches, March-October.
• Nepeta ‘Whispurr Blue’:4a, 24 inches, April-September
• Penstemon ‘Cherry Sparks’:5a, 18-20 inches, May-August
• Phlox ‘Ka-Pow’ 5 colours:4b, 18-20 inches, June-August
• Salvia ‘Mirage’ Series 9 colours: 7, 12-14 inches, March-September
• Veronica longifolia ‘Forever Blue’:4b, 16-18 inches, June-October.
The ultimate test for each of these plants is their performance in our gardens. Try a few in your perennial areas to extend the colour.
A huge thank you to Darwin Perennials and the Ball Horticultural Company for their innovation and dedication to breeding new plants. Their efforts are making a remarkable contribution to the world of gardening.
