2009 Reference Guide
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2009 Reference Guide
New Plants for 2009 Abutilon 'Apricot' Flowering Maple (Code: 4659) Showy pendant, bell-shaped apricot flowers with striking red sepals, bloom all season. Very attractive to hummingbirds. (4ʹ-5ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn9. Abutilon 'Challo' Flowering Maple (Code: 4647) Gorgeous pendulous flowers are deep golden yellow with a broad dark maroon eye. Each petal flares widely and are often pleated, fluted and ruffled! (4ʹ-5ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn9. Abutilon 'Harvest Moon' Flowering Maple (Code: 4655) Pendulous apricot-hued flowers bloom in abundance all season and are very attractive to hummingbirds. Heat tolerant. (24ʺ-30ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn9. Abutilon 'Hot Pink' Flowering Maple (Code: 4661) Pendulous, intensely-clear pink flowers bloom all season. Very attractive to hummingbirds! (6ʹ-8ʹ x 4ʹ-5ʹ) Zn9. Abutilon 'Mobile Pink' Flowering Maple (Code: 4657) Heavy blooming cultivar with showy, pendulous, light salmon-pink flowers that bloom all season. Excellent in containers. (36ʺ-48ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn9. Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonn' New Flowering Maple (Code: 3206) This charming selection of Flowering Maple has gorgeous green and cream-variegated leaves and apricot, bell-shaped flowers. It has a vigorous upright habit and can be easily trained as a patio tree. Can be overwintered indoors. (8ʹ-10ʹ x 6ʹ-8ʹ) Zn9. Abutilon 'Strybing Red' Flowering Maple (Code: 4656) Pendulous, shiny bright red flowers bloom profusely all season. Felt-like, dark green leaves have a hint of olive hues. Excellent in containers. (36ʺ-48ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn9. Abutilon x hybridum 'Savitzii' Flowering Maple (Code: 4660) Showy white and green-variegated, maple-like leaves make an outstanding accent in containers. Pendulous apricot flowers bloom all season too! (24ʺ-30ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn9. Agastache mexicana 'Sangria' Anise Hyssop (Code: 4051) From July to October clusters of arching, red-purple blooms appear whorled around stems, one stacked on top of another. Grows up to 4ʹ tall with lemon-scented foliage. A favorite of hummingbirds. (4ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn7. Agastache 'Summer Sky' Anise Hyssop (Code: 4586) Blooms all summer with glowing violet-blue flowers and dark calyces. Bright green foliage and compact habit. Requires good drainage. (14ʺ-16ʺ x 16ʺ-20ʺ) Zn8. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Agave parryi Century Plant (Code: 6301) Striking blue-green, sword-like succulent leaves have long spines. This classic desert garden plant is perfect as a dramatic container plant. (30ʺ-36ʺ x 36ʺ-40ʺ) Zn9. Agonis flexuosa 'Jervis Bay After Dark' Peppermint Tree (Willow Myrtle) (Code: 4890) Brilliant scarlet colored, willow-like leaves appear in spring and darken to deep burgundy. Small fragrant white flowers with burgundy centers appear in clusters from spring into early summer. (18ʹ x 10ʹ-12ʹ) Zn9. Allium schoenoprasum 'Forescate' Chives (Code: 4231) A special form of Chives with tasty blue-green blades and pretty ball-like clusters of rosy-pink flowers. Used in the garden for ornamental flowers, and also as a culinary herb. Performs well in containers too. Deer resistant. (4-8ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn3. Alyssum montanum 'Luna' Basket of Gold (Code: 4891) Vibrant yellow flowers bloom from March to June. This beautiful rock garden plant is easy to grow in any sunny, well-drained location. (5ʺ x 8ʺ-10ʺ) Zn3. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Amsonia 'Blue Ice' (Code: 6680) Blue star-like flowers appear in spring for a longer period than the species. This compact form is very vigorous and turns brilliant yellow in fall. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn5. Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas' Blue Star Flower (Code: 4853) Star-like, sky-blue flowers appear in spring over feathery foliage that forms rounded, upright mounds. Yellow fall color comes a bit later than other Amsonias. (30ʺ-36ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn6. Amsonia tabernaemontana Blue Star (Code: 5964) Pale sky-blue, star-like flowers appear in profusion in spring above fine textured foliage. Foliage turns golden yellow in fall as an added bonus. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn3. Antirrhinum 'Bronze Dragon' Snapdragon (Code: 4907) Bicolor flowers are purple and white, and bloom continuously in moderate temperatures. Dark bronze foliage is vibrant and resistant to rust. (15ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn9. Aquilegia 'Winky Blue-White' Columbine (Code: 4714) Short-spurred, upward facing, violet-blue sepals with white petals in spring. May rebloom if spent flowers are removed. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. Aquilegia 'Winky Double Dark Blue-White' Columbine (Code: 4892) Short-spurred, upward facing, double violet-blue blooms with white tips in spring. May rebloom if spent flowers are removed. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. Aquilegia 'Winky Purple-White' Columbine (Code: 4715) Short-spurred, upward facing, purple sepals with white petals appear in spring. It may rebloom if spent flowers are removed. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. Bergenia 'Apple Blossom' New Elephant Ears (Code: 6703) This Bergenia has the largest flowers of the genus! Flowers are soft pink with rose colored throats and bloom in early spring. Evergreen foliage is more tolerant of heat than many other Bergenias. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. PP15101 Propagation Prohibited. Bergenia hybrida 'Morning Splendor' Elephant Ears (Code: 4474) A Blooming Advantage introduction! Deep rose-pink flowers bloom in spring and reliably reblooms again in fall! The clean, smooth, evergreen foliage has wavy burgundy edges in summer and turns entirely burgundy in winter. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 12ʺ-15ʺ) Zn3. Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' Elephant Ear (Code: 4073) Forms a low clump of long narrow green leaves, which develop rich plum-red tones in the winter. Taller stems of bell-shaped coral-pink flowers rise above the shiny foliage in mid spring. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 15ʺ) Zn3. Bidens ferulifolia 'Namid™ Compact Yellow' New Beggar's Tick (Code: 6705) This award-winning Bidens has brilliant golden yellow flowers that cover the plant all season. Unlike other Bidens it never gets rangy. Great for mixed baskets and containers or as a bedding plant. (4ʺ-6ʺ x 8ʺ-10ʺ) Zn9. Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous™ Apricot Red Eye' New Mini-Petunia (Code: 6707) This gorgeous non-stop bloomer has single apricot flowers with red centers. These vibrant flowers spread to form a heat tolerant annual groundcover or use it to cascade from hanging baskets & mixed containers. (4ʺ-6ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn9. Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous™ Double Yellow' New Mini-Petunia (Code: 6709) This new double, yellow flowering Calibrachoa is twice as nice! A tidy mounding habit makes this selection super for both baskets and mixed container gardens. Adaptable and easy to grow! (4ʺ-6ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn9. Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous™ Lemon' New Mini-Petunia (Code: 6714) Single, lemon yellow flowers bloom non-stop from May to October and resemble minature petunias. Excellent trailing habit for baskets, containers and as an annual groundcover. (4ʺ-6ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn9. Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous™ Orange' New Mini-Petunia (Code: 6716) Tangerine orange flowers appear non-stop from May to October and resemble minature petunias. Excellent trailing habit for baskets, containers and as an annual groundcover. (4ʺ-6ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn9. Campanula persicifolia 'La Belle' Peach-Leaved Bellflower (Code: 4456) Double china-blue bellflowers appear like little roses on short stems in early summer and grows to only 2ʹ tall. Basal foliage is nearly evergreen. (24ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn4. PP14710 Propagation Prohibited. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler' New Sedge (Code: 4528) Whorls of boldly variegated green and white blades will literally stop traffic. Exciting and exotic, this tough garden jewel will add a bright spot to any landscape or mixed planter. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn7. Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' New Sedge (Code: 4527) Bold strap-like foliage has green centers elegantly edged in gold. This newcomer from New Zealand is sure to add a distinctive flair to mixed containers and patios, and competes well with other tropicals. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn7. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Ceratostigma willmottianum Chinese Plumbago (Code: 3964) Deep gentian-blue flowers with white eyes appear on this sub-shrub from late summer to fall. Blue-green leaves turn vivid crimson in fall, creating a striking contrast. (24ʺ-30ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn7. Cimicifuga (Actaea) 'Black Negligee' Bugbane (Code: 6624) Lacy black foliage makes a striking contrast to white bottlebrush flowers that appear in fall. Flowers carry an exotic fragrance of grape and jasmine. Grow in sun to promote dark foliage. (4ʹ-6ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn5. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Alabama Sunset' Coleus (Code: 4591) New foliage emerges apricot-orange then ages to warm salmon-red when grown in bright light. Leaf color will be more chartreuse in shade. Very popular! (15ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Blackberry Waffle' Coleus (Code: 4593) Stunning dark purple-black scalloped leaves that have a waffle-like texture. It combines well with other Coleus. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Cantigny Royale' Duckfoot Coleus (Code: 4601) This distinctive miniature duckfoot Coleus has dark burgundy leaves just 1/2ʺ across. Very refined, it stays small and dense. (6ʺ-10ʺ x 8ʺ-10ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Chaotic Rose' Coleus (Code: 4603) Leaves have hot fuchsia-pink centers surrounded with dark rose bands and green edges. Creates a dazzling focal point! (15ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Dark Chocolate' Coleus (Code: 4946) Large, deep chocolate-purple leaves make an exotic addition to containers. Particularly stunning in contrast with chartreuse foliage. (15ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Fishnet Stockings' New Coleus (Code: 4530) Dramatic green leaves, distinctively overlayed with deep purple, make a stunning statement in the landscape or as a lovely addition in the mixed planter. A no maintenance choice makes this Coleus a winner! (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Gnash Rambler'™ New Coleus (Code: 4532) Gorgeous deep purple leaves, edged with dark red ruffles, is sure to add drama to any garden setting or combo planter. This ʺramblingʺ spreader is super! (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Grace Ann' Coleus (Code: 4611) Pointed, scalloped leaves are lime-green with centers of melon-pink. This compact grower gives a lacy, airy touch to edges and pots. Tolerates sun. (15ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Kong Mosaic' Coleus (Code: 4947) This Coleus features huge rounded leaves that are randomly splashed with purple, green and yellow. It makes a flamboyant, colorful container plant. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Oompah' Coleus (Code: 4613) This Coleus has saber-shaped, scalloped leaves of salmon-pink and purple with a bronze-green edge. Striking! (15ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Peter's Wonder' Coleus (Code: 4614) This frilly Coleus has bright green leaves with creamy yellow veins. The leaf edges are deep pink, and in bright light the leaf can develop a pink glow. Good for hanging baskets. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Pistachio Nightmare' New Coleus (Code: 4534) Not a nightmare at all but a dreamy combination of electric pink centers merging with ribbons of deep purple edged in bright green. Very striking selection that can stand alone as an awsome specimen or combines beautifully in containers. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Ruby Jewels' Duckfoot Coleus (Code: 4620) Small duckfoot Coleus with ruby centers and green edges. Excellent for containers and border edges. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Rustic Orange' Coleus (Code: 4622) The leaves are a rich coppery-orange with salmon highlights and have a lighter yellow-gold, scalloped edge. Sun tolerant. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Songbird' Coleus (Code: 4623) Pointed purple leaves have a classic form with frilly bright green edge and magenta center. Forms a dense rounded plant perfect for containers. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 16ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Tiny Red Toes' Coleus (Code: 4624) Delicate little spoon-shaped leaves have red centers and green edges. Forms a neat mound perfect for growing in containers. (6ʺ-10ʺ x 6ʺ-12ʺ) Zn10. Coleus (Solenostemon) 'Zesty Zucchini' Coleus (Code: 4535) Leaves have unusual pastel colors of pumpkin, eggplant and fresh green. These softer hues make a refreshing change in any garden setting. Great in the landscape or in containers. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn10. Coprosma repens 'Evening Glow' Mirror Plant (Code: 6643) This very colorful upright-growing shrub has striking variegated foliage with irregular yellow patches. Evergreen foliage turns bright orange-red in late summer-to-fall and remains so until new growth in spring. Flowers are inconspicuous. (4ʹ-5ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn9. Coprosma repens 'Pink Splendor' Mirror Plant (Code: 6644) Beautiful dense, mounding shrub has variegated leaves with patches of peachy-pink, tan, cream and green and bright yellow margins. Leaves develop a rosy-pink glow in cooler temperatures. Inconspicuous flowers. (6ʹ-8ʹ x 4ʹ-5ʹ) Zn9. Cordyline australis 'Southern Splendor' Dracaena Palm (Code: 4717) Exotic foliage has deep burgundy centers with bright rose-pink edges. Excellent in containers or in the garden wherever a tropical look is desired. (2ʹ-6ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn8. PP19102 Propagation Prohibited. Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' New Dracaena Palm (Code: 4541) Splendid lance shaped leaves of the richest cream and green sprout up from a salmon-hued base. Terrific eye-catching specimen alone or in combination planters. (2ʹ-3ʹ x 2ʹ) Zn8. Cordyline 'Renegade' ('Tana') Dracaena Palm (Code: 4716) Arching dark purple-to-nearly black foliage has a glossy finish. Small fragrant pale purple flowers on delicate stems appear in summer as an added bonus. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn8. PP18605 Propagation Prohibited. Coreopsis Big Bang™ 'Redshift' New Tickseed (Code: 6717) A breakthrough in breeding, this truly cold hardy perennial has large cream colored flowers with deep red centers. Flower color shifts from red to cream with red centers as it ages. In fall blooms are completely red. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Coreopsis 'Moonlight' Coreopsis x 'Full Moon' Tickseed (Code: 4514) Soft canary-yellow flowers appear late summer into fall and are up to 3ʺ across! Very floriferous well branched plants with deep green foliage. (24ʺ-30ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn5. PP19364 Propagation Prohibited. Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' False Bleeding Heart (Code: 3966) The showiest and most vigorous Corydalis to date! Soft blue-green, fern-like foliage is topped by large canaryyellow flowers in spring and summer. Plant is sterile and does not re-seed. (8ʺ-10ʺ x 14ʺ) Zn6. PP18909 Propagation Prohibited. Blooming Nursery, Inc. (Code: 6629) Pastel yellow flowers bloom for 3 months and takes on peach-hues in cool weather. Thrives in heat and humidity and requires good drainage. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn6. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Corydalis shimienensis 'Berry Exciting' False Bleeding Heart (Code: 4081) Fragrant purple flowers bloom for many weeks in spring above golden fern-like leaves. Cascading habit makes it perfect in containers or over rock walls. (12ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn5. PP18917 Propagation Prohibited. Cyperus papyrus 'Little Tut' New Dahlia 'Black Beauty' Dahlia (Code: 4953) Nearly black Daisies with gold centers bloom in summer atop a low growing mound of foliage. No staking needed and easy to grow. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn9. Dahlia 'Mystic Desire' Dahlia (Code: 3840) Filigreed bronze foliage with vivid scarlet Daisy-like summer flowers add bold color to the landscape or container. Does not need staking and is easy to grow. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn9. PP18989 Propagation Prohibited. Dahlia 'Mystic Illusion' Dahlia (Code: 3839) Filigreed bronze foliage with bright yellow Daisies in summer makes a bold color statement in the landscape or in containers. It does not need staking and is easy to grow. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn9. PP18339 Propagation Prohibited. Dahlia 'Mystic Spirit' Dahlia (Code: 4721) Filigreed bronze foliage with soft apricot-peach, Daisy-like flowers in summer add an exotic touch to the landscape or container. No staking required and easy to grow. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn9. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus Cottage 'Blushing Maiden' Carnation (Code: 6043) Double, blush-pink carnations, up to 2ʺ across, bloom in spring and again in summer when cut back. Has a spicy fragrance and makes an excellent cut flower. Blue-green grass-like foliage. (10ʺ-14ʺ x 20ʺ) Zn5. PP13914 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus Cottage 'Fancy Knickers' Carnation (Code: 6087) Double white flowers with red flecks are up to 2ʺ across and have a spicy fragrance! Flowers bloom in spring above blue-green grass-like foliage and then again in summer if deadheaded. (10ʺ-14ʺ x 20ʺ) Zn5. PP13915 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus Cottage 'Rosy Cheeks' Carnation (Code: 6091) Double rosy-pink flowers are up to 2ʺ across and have a spicy fragrance! Flowers bloom in spring above blue-green grass-like foliage and then again in summer if deadheaded. (10ʺ-14ʺ x 20ʺ) Zn5. PP14045 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus Cottage 'Ruby's Tuesday' Carnation (Code: 6116) Double, ruby-red flowers are up to 2ʺ across and have a spicy fragrance! Flowers bloom in spring above blue-green grass-like foliage and then again in summer if deadheaded. (10ʺ-14ʺ x 20ʺ) Zn5. PP13872 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus 'Eastern Star' Pinks (Code: 4724) Perpetual flowering single, solid red flowers top dwarf blue-green grass-like evergreen foliage. Ideal for front of the border or mixed containers. (4-8ʺ x 10ʺ) Zn4. PP14437 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus 'Fire Star' Pinks (Code: 4728) Perpetual flowering single, solid red flowers top blue-green grass-like evergreen foliage. Good rebloom in fall. Ideal for front of the border or mixed containers. (4-8ʺ x 8ʺ-10ʺ) Zn4. PP14895 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus 'Neon Star' Pinks (Code: 4957) Hot neon-pink, single flowers bloom all season when spent flowers are removed. A compact habit ideal for the front of the border. (7ʺ-12ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn5. PP14549 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus 'Raspberry Swirl' Pinks (Code: 4958) Flowers look handpainted and bloom all season! White petals have a raspberry edge that fades to pink plus a raspberry central ring that fades at the center. (10ʺ-14ʺ x 12ʺ-14ʺ) Zn5. PP14377 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus 'Spangled Star' Pinks (Code: 4731) Perpetual flowering single red blooms with white markings top blue-green grass-like foliage. Evergreen and ideal for front of the border or mixed containers. (4-8ʺ x 8ʺ-10ʺ) Zn4. PP13029 Propagation Prohibited. Dianthus 'Stawberry Sorbet' Pinks (Code: 6026) Strawberry-pink flowers have lighter pink spots on fringed petals and bloom most of the summer when deadheaded. Compact, mounding blue-green foliage. (10ʺ-14ʺ x 12ʺ-14ʺ) Zn5. PP18338 Propagation Prohibited. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Egyptian Papyrus (Code: 4543) Striking umbrella tufted tops of shimmering green. This diminutive form of Papyrus is great for water gardens, as a houseplant or a unique vertical accent in moisture rich patio planters. (2ʹ-3ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn9. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Diascia 'Piccadilly™ Denim Blue' New Twinspur (Code: 6780) Large light violet-blue flowers appear non-stop all season above compact, slightly spreading plants. For best performance, plant in a sunny location and shear occasionally. (12ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn8. Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' Kidneyweed (Code: 4959) A spreading plant that is very heat and drought tolerant with silver, heart-shaped leaves. Can be used as a groundcover or in a hanging basket. (2ʺ-4ʺ x 48ʺ) Zn10. Echinacea 'Tomato Soup' Coneflower (Code: 6596) Stunning warm tomato-red coneflowers up to 5ʺ across! Plants are well branched, vigorous and bloom mid-summer until frost. (36ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Eryngium carlinae Sea Holly (Code: 4215) Tiny tufted, metallic-blue flowers on branching stems. Foliage is low and finely-cut. Native of Mexico. (8ʺ x 8ʺ) Zn8. Euphorbia 'Blue Wonder' New Spurge (Code: 4551) Incredible steely-blue whorls are topped by chartreuse flowers. This compact form is gorgeous, underused and creates a dramatic focal point. Loves full sun and well-drained soil. (2ʹ x 2ʹ) Zn7. Euphorbia sikkimensis Spurge (Code: 6729) Ruby-red rosettes of foliage turn green with age, topped by yellow-green flowers by midsummer. Leaves have white midribs. Spreads by runners, but is easily controlled. (3ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn6. Festuca idahoensis 'Siskiyou Blue' Fescue (Code: 4662) This elegant grass has frosty blue-green, fine textured foliage all year. Clump forming, it stands up to heat and drought. Tall flowering plumes appear late spring. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn5. Festuca idahoensis 'Stanislaus River' Fescue (Code: 4651) This evergreen grass is more compact than the species, with blue-green foliage. Tan flowerheads appear in late spring through early summer. (12ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn5. Fuchsia austromontana 'Autumnale' New Lady's Eardrops (Code: 6788) Leaves start out green & coppery orange, then age to an increasingly vibrant dark red, coral pink, & gold. They can be a different color every month! Flowers have scarlet sepals and the corollas are purple-red. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn8. Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' Blanket Flower (Code: 4735) Large 3ʺ blooms have fiery-red petals with gold tips and cover low-mounding plants most of the summer. An All American Selection Winner! (8ʺ-10ʺ x 8ʺ-10ʺ) Zn5. Gaillardia 'El Fuego' Blanket Flower (Code: 4971) Fiery-red tubular flowers bloom for many weeks in summer. This dwarf plant thrives in heat and humidity and is excellent for the front of the border. (12ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Geranium wallichianum 'Pink Penny' Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium (Code: 4794) This exceptional geranium has rose-pink flowers with dark purple veins that bloom repeatedly from June until frost! It has a lax, somewhat spreading habit. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 15ʺ-24ʺ) Zn5. PP17656 Propagation Prohibited Geranium wallichianum 'Sweet Heidy' (Sweet Heidi) Cranesbill (Code: 4975) This very vigorous, adaptable perennial blooms profusely and steadily from spring into fall! Pink flowers with white centers and blue veins appear above semi-trailing foliage. Truly a breeding breakthrough! (12ʺ-18ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Geranium x 'Jolly Bee' Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium (Code: 3970) 2-3ʺ violet-blue flowers have white eyes and bloom continuously from June through October! Grows vigorously to form a lax mound. Good fall color. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn5. PP12148 Propagation Prohibited. Geranium x oxonianum 'Orkney Cherry' Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium (Code: 4793) Bright pink flowers bloom from June to September over purple-bronze trailing foliage. Makes a stunning addition to the front of the border. (8ʺ-10ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn5. PP18263 Propagation Prohibited. Geranium x oxonianum 'Tanya Rendall' Cranesbill (Code: 4972) A profusion of small bright pink flowers bloom from May to October above shiny chocolate colored foliage! This low growing, hardy, reliable and adaptable perennial is sure to be popular. (6ʺ-12ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn5. PP17950 Propagation Prohibited. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Geum coccineum 'Eos' Avens (Code: 4977) Fiery orange-red flowers bloom above unique, large golden foliage. Plants have a spreading habit and command attention even when not in bloom. (14ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn5. Geum coccineum x borisii 'Queen of Orange' Grecan Rose (Code: 4799) An improved form that is more floriferous and earlier blooming than the species. In spring, this evergreen is covered with orange flowers for over a month. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn5. Geum flore pleno 'Blazing Sunset' Grecian Rose (Code: 4978) Double scarlet flowers that look like small roses, bloom from May to September. Moderate in size and easy to grow. (24ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn5. Gladiolus cardinalis Gladiola (Code: 3633) Cardinal-red flowers have three white patches on the lower petals and bloom in summer. Iris-like leaf blades spread to form a small colony in warmer climates. Dig and store corms for winter in cold climates. (24ʺ-30ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn8. Hakonechloa macra 'Beni kaze' New Japanese Forest Grass (Code: 6838) Arching, graceful foliage is green throughout the summer but turns varying shades of red in fall when weather cools. A beautiful, easy-care ornamental grass for sun or shade. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn5. Hakonechloa macra 'Naomi' New Japanese Forest Grass (Code: 4552) Graceful windswept foliage in cream and soft green is later intermingled with red and pink for an incredible display in fall. Great for containers, the garden or as an edger. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn5. Hakonechloa macra 'Nicolas' New Japanese Forest Grass (Code: 4553) Awesome foliage in shades of green, gold and orange is sure to add a rich warm quality to the garden. Mass together to fill an awkward corner, or use as a vertical accent in mixed containers. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn5. Hebe diosmifolia Hebe (Code: 4176) Rounded form with glossy, deep green, evergreen leaves. Small white-to-pale-lilac flowers cover it in late spring. (3ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn8. Hebe 'Spender's Seedling' Hebe (Code: 3899) One of the most reliable, hardy and long flowering Hebeʹs available! Will form a large evergreen shrub with whitespiked flowers that bloom summer to fall. (4ʹ-5ʹ x 4ʹ-5ʹ) Zn7. Hebe 'Turkish Delight' Hebe (Code: 4654) Deep bronze-maroon color on evergreen foliage year around with mauve flowers appearing in summer. This Hebe has proven to have excellent disease resistance. (30ʺ-36ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn8. Hebe 'Walter Buccleugh' Hebe (Code: 4515) This low-growing evergreen shrub is perfect for rock gardens. Spear-shaped leaves are gray-green with red edges and flower spikes are reddish purple and appear early to mid-summer. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn7. Helianthemum x 'Peach' Sun Rose (Code: 2799) Soft peach-hued flowers on wiry stems are held above green, glossy, evergreen foliage. This drought tolerant, fast growing perennial nicely accentuates the front of the border. (12ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn4. Helleborus 'Ivory Prince' Lenten Rose (Code: 6036) Large ivory-white flowers bloom from late winter through early spring, displayed upright rather than face down like most Hellebores. Tidy evergreen foliage is an added bonus! (12ʺ-15ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn5. PP16199 Propagation Prohibited. Herniaria glabra 'Sea Foam' Striped Rupturewort (Code: 4242) This ground-hugging mat of foliage slowly spreads to 12ʺ wide, with tiny green leaves edged in creamy white. Better heat resistance than variegated thyme, but similar in appearance. (1ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn4. PP15989 Propagation Prohibited. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Heuchera 'Blood Red' Coral Bell (Code: 4175) Large, deep blood-red blooms contrast vividly against bright green leaves with white overlay. Flowers float to 20ʺ above a small compact mound. (7ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn4. PP17153 Propagation Prohibited. Heuchera 'Ginger Ale' Coral Bells (Code: 4261) Light amber veins highlight silvery evergreen foliage with creamy-pink flowers appearing in June. Lovely contrast with darker Heucheras. (12ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn4. PP18173, EU23085 Propagation Prohibited. Heuchera 'Lemon Chiffon' Coral Bells (Code: 4382) Glowing lemon-hued, evergreen leaves provide a bright contrast in the shade garden. Mix with purple foliage for a dramatic effect. (8ʺ-10ʺ x 12ʺ-14ʺ) Zn4. PP19033 Propagation Prohibited. Heuchera micrantha 'Melting Fire' Coral Bells (Code: 4802) Intense purple-red, strongly curled, evergreen foliage is topped by small clusters of white flowers in spring. Young leaves on a mature plant are bright red, giving the mound a ʹhotʹ center. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn4. Heuchera villosa 'Southern Comfort' Coral Bells (Code: 6631) Huge evergreen cinnamon-peach leaves change to burnished copper, then to amber as the season progresses. Creamy white flowers appear in late summer. Tolerates heat and humidity. (15ʺ-20ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Heuchera villosa 'Tiramisu' New Coral Bells (Code: 4559) Fantastic mounds of chartreuse foliage is overlayed with brick red veining. This rare Coral Bell is a must for the landscape or in a mixed planter where itsʹ rich tones change with the season. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn5. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Heucherella 'Tapestry' Foamy Bells (Code: 4588) Blue-green, evergreen foliage changes to green with dark centers and dark veins in fall and winter. Warm pink foam bells bloom profusely in spring. (8ʺ-16ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Hibiscus Luna™ 'Pink Swirl' Mallow (Code: 3807) Large 6-7ʺ flowers have dark eyes and pink picotee pattern. Slightly shorter than type it blooms a little earlier than Luna™ ʹRedʹ and Luna™ ʹBlushʹ. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn5. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Hibiscus Luna™ 'Red' Rose Mallow (Code: 3808) Stunning deep burgundy-red flowers open to 7-8ʺ! Nicelybranched, compact habit. Performs best when planted in moist soil. Foliage emerges late in spring. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn5. PP16155 Propagation Prohibited. Hibiscus Luna™ 'White' Rose Mallow (Code: 3809) 6-7ʺ white flowers with a large red eye, grace this bushy, well branched, compact plant. Performs best when planted in moist soil. Foliage emerges late in spring. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn5. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Hosta 'Tortilla Chip' Plantain Lily (Code: 6694) Small to medium sized Hosta with bright gold heartshaped leaves that have a smooth texture. Near white to pale lavender flowers appear in August. A sport of Hosta ʹStained Glass. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn3. Impatiens niamniamensis 'Golden Congo Cockatoo' New Balsam (Code: 6873) This rare and novel Impatiens has vibrantly-variegated foliage and black lacquered stems. Crazy ʺcandy cornʺ flowers are orange, red and yellow in color. Use it to brighten a shady spot in the garden. (24ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn10. Iris x spuria 'Lavender' An overlooked iris species that is very tall, with upright lavender flowers. It makes a long-lived and carefree landscape perennial and is also one of the best iris for cut flowers. Easy to grow and virtually disease and pest free. (3ʹ-5ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn6. Kalanchoe pumila New Kalanchoe (Code: 6529) This low succulent shrub is densely-covered with long rounded leaves. Each are toothed and coated with soft whitish, waxy hairs, giving the plant a frosted look. In early spring clusters of lilac-pink flowers appear. (7ʺ-12ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn9. Lagerstroemia indica 'Dwarf Purple' Crape-Myrtle (Code: 4504) Showy panicles of long lasting purple, crinkled, crepe-like flowers appear in summer. This deciduous shrub stays compact, with mottled tan-colored bark. (3ʹ-4ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn7. Lagerstroemia indica 'Dwarf Red' Crape-Myrtle (Code: 4509) Showy panicles of long lasting crinkled, crepe-like red flowers appear in summer. This deciduous shrub stays compact, with mottled tan bark. (3ʹ-4ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn7. (Code: 6693) Blooming Nursery, Inc. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Lagerstroemia indica 'Dwarf White' Crape-Myrtle (Code: 4511) Showy panicles of long lasting crinkled, crepe-like white flowers appear in summer. This deciduous shrub stays compact, with mottled tan bark. (3ʹ-4ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn7. Lamium maculatum 'Cosmopolitan' New Deadnettle (Code: 7016) This sport of L. ʹShell Pinkʹ has very small, nearly all silver leaves. Light pink flowers bloom from mid-spring to early summer. With a compact and controlled habit, it is the best Lamium for mixed containers. (3-6ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Lamium maculatum 'Gold Nuggets' New Deadnettle (Code: 4567) Each brilliant gold and green leaf has a striking blaze of white in the center. Pink flowers add further appeal in late spring. This triple colored confection creates drama spilling out of mixed containers or in the landscape. (3ʺ-4ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn4. Lavandula multifida Fern Leaf Lavender (Code: 6445) Deeply-lobed silver leaves give foliage a lacy, fern-like appearance. Violet-blue flower bracts appear on long stems in summer. It will withstand both hot and wet conditions better than many other types of lavender. (24ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn8. Lavandula stoechas 'Red Star' Spanish Lavender (Code: 4283) Dark pink ʺrabbit-earedʺ flowers with pale bracts appear from spring through summer above silver-gray, needle-like foliage. (14ʺ-16ʺ x 16ʺ) Zn7. Lavatera x clementii 'Chamallow' Tree Mallow (Code: 4484) Single, non-fading, bright pink saucer-shaped flowers bloom over a long period in summer. This bushy, upright form has evergreen, velvety, gray-green leaves. (36ʺ-48ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn6. PP15478 Propagation Prohibited. Leontopodium 'Mt. Everest' Edelweiss (Code: 6244) Small, pointy white flowers on short stems bloom all summer, and forms small mats. Long-lived, and easier to grow than other edelweiss. (3ʺ-4ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn4. Leymus (Elymus) condensatus 'Canyon Prince' Dune Grass (Code: 2692) This medium-sized gray-blue grass has erect flower stalks that rise 1-2ʹ above the foliage and are topped with spikes of wheat colored blooms. Drought tolerant and evergreen, it spreads by rhizomes, but is not invasive. (2ʹ-3ʹ x 2ʹ-3ʹ) Zn7. Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Blaze' Libertia (Code: 4149) Bronze-green, grass-like foliage changes to orange and then adds red shades in winter. White flowers appear in spring followed by orange-red berries in fall. (18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn8. PP18486 Propagation Prohibited. Lobelia 'Golden Torch' Lobelia 'Monet Moment' Cardinal Flower (Code: 6633) Bright, rose-pink flowers make a dramatic contrast against dark green foliage. Hummingbirds love the blooms which appear from August into October. (30ʺ-36ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn6. Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy' Box Honeysuckle (Code: 4663) This dwarf shrub has twiggy growth, and is lined with tiny yellow, evergreen leaves that hold their bright color most of the season. Fragrant creamy-white flowers bloom in spring. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 24-36ʺ) Zn7. Loropetalum chinensis var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty' Chinese Fringe Flower (Code: 4153) New growth is a dark burgundy, maturing to brilliant purple on this rounded, evergreen shrub with graceful, arching branches. Bright fuchsia-pink fringe flowers appear in masses in spring and intermittently throughout the year. (3ʹ-5ʹ x 3ʹ-6ʹ) Zn8. Lysimachia congestiflora 'Persian Chocolate' Loosestrife (Code: 3877) Striking chocolate-hued leaves and bright yellow spring flowers make this low-spreading form a fantastic groundcover! Semi-evergreen foliage is vigorous but not invasive. (1ʹ-3ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn6. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Blooming Nursery, Inc. (Code: 6632) Scarlet flowers bloom from July to September above bright gold foliage. Foliage is most dramatic in spring and early summer. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn3. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Musa acuminata 'Siam Ruby' New Nemesia fruticans 'Elph™ Dark Blue' New Dwarf Banana (Code: 4512) This new ruby-red, dwarf banana expands the color palette for creating a tropical effect in the garden. Bold and dramatic, this foliage is perfect for large mixed containers and landscape plantings. (6ʹ-8ʹ x 6ʹ-8ʹ) Zn9. Vibrant deep blue flowers, dotted with a white center bloom when temperatures are cool to moderate. Excellent for mixed containers or as a bedding plant. (8ʺ-10ʺ x 8ʺ-12ʺ) Zn9. (Code: 7018) Nemesia 'Serengeti® Sunset' New Nemesia (Code: 4571) An unbelievable kaleidoscope of color combines yellow, orange and fuchsia-red in a single gorgeous trailing form. Perfect for mixed containers or hanging baskets, this Nemesia adds warmth to the garden too. (12ʺ-16ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn9. Nemesia 'Serengeti® Yellow' New Nemesia strumosa 'Angelart Orange' Nemesia (Code: 6682) True orange mini-snapdragon flowers with a dark eye, bloom all season. It has vigorous growth, uniform mounding habit, improved heat resistance and flowers earlier than most Nemesia. (12ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn9. Nepeta 'Joanna Reed' Catmint (Code: 5579) A lovely catmint that blooms profusely, spring through fall. Larger leaves form a nice green, mounding base under luminous cornflower-blue blooms. (3ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn3. Nepeta 'Pink Pixie' Catmint (Code: 4894) A real breakthrough, this dwarf catmint has medium pink flowers that bloom in early summer above gray-green foliage. It will rebloom when spent flowers are removed. Easy to grow. (6ʺ-9ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn4. Ocimum basilicum 'Thai' Basil (Code: 6469) Tender culinary herb with shiny fragrant leaves that have an anise or licorice flavor. Remove flowers to prolong the harvest of leaves. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn10. Omphalodes cappadocica 'Lilac Mist' Navelwort (Code: 6525) Clump forming with sprays of delicate lilac flowers in spring. Excellent choice for brightening up dark shady areas. (5ʺ x 10ʺ) Zn6. PP11317 Propagation Prohibited. Origanum 'Amethyst Falls' Ornamental Marjoram (Code: 4453) Large sprays of numerous pendulous, chartreuse bracts with protruding bright purple flowers. Attractive, fragrant leaves enhance this long-blooming marjoram. Amazing! Performs best in well-drained soil. (8ʺ-12ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn5. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Oxalis 'Burgundy Bliss'™ New Shamrock (Code: 4572) Velvety, deep wine-colored foliage is super for mixed containers. It creates a striking contrast when combined with pink and yellow flowers or plants with silver foliage. An excellent houseplant as well. (1ʺ-3ʺ x 6ʺ) Zn9. Oxalis inops (depressa) Wood Sorrel (Code: 5189) Diminutive rose-pink flowers appear in summer above cloverleaf foliage. Spreading plants are ideal for containers, rock gardens and between pavers. (3ʺ-4ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn5. Oxalis vulcanicola 'Sunset Velvet' Shamrock (Code: 4388) Sunset-gold/orange-to-bronze foliage with clear lemonyellow flowers that bloom in both spring and summer. Foliage takes on deeper pink tones when temperatures are cool. (3ʺ-4ʺ x 10ʺ) Zn9. Paeonia x 'Itoh Bartzella' Itoh Peony (Code: 4208) Up to 6ʺ double to semi-double, pure yellow flowers are evenly distributed over the entire shrub in spring. Very vigorous growth. A cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous peony. (3ʹ-4ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh Cora Louise' Itoh Peony (Code: 4216) Pure white, fragrant, semi-double flowers have lavender flares. Strong stems hold 6ʺ blooms above dark green foliage. A cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous peony. (30ʺ-36ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh First Arrival' Itoh Peony (Code: 4492) Enormous 6ʺ double, pink blooms have attractive lavender overtones with flares of darker lavender in the center. Strong stems hold the blooms above dark green foliage. A cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous peony. (3ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn3. Blooming Nursery, Inc. (Code: 7019) Cheerful yellow flowers bloom continuously when temperatures are cool to moderate. Excellent for mixed containers or as a bedding plant. (6ʺ-10ʺ x 6ʺ-12ʺ) Zn9. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Paeonia x 'Itoh Going Bananas' Itoh Peony (Code: 4217) This cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous peony has resulted in large 6ʺ single yellow flowers; a new color for herbaceous peonies. Strong stems hold the enormous flowers upright. (2ʹ-3ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh Hillary' Itoh Peony (Code: 4493) Loose double, 6ʺ red flowers fade to cream on the outside of each petal while inner petals remain vibrant red. Strong stems hold the flowers upright above dark green foliage. A cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous peony. (3ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh Julia Rose' Itoh Peony (Code: 4206) Single to semi-double 6ʺ blooms open rose-red and quickly turn to an apricot-yellow hue. Strong stems hold the flowers above dark green foliage. A cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous peony. (30ʺ-36ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh Kopper Kettle' Itoh Peony (Code: 4219) Semi-double to double, multi-color 6ʺ blooms of red, yellow and orange give this peony a copper-hued effect from a distance. Handsome dark green foliage is supported by a sturdy well shaped plant. A cross between a tree peony and herbaceous peony. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 30ʺ-36ʺ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh Magical Mystery Tour' Itoh Peony (Code: 4222) Blooms are semi-double in a creamy-pink blend and can reach up to 6-7ʺ across, in late spring. Strong stems hold the flowers upright above dark green foliage. A cross between an herbaceous peony and a tree peony. (3ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh Morning Lilac' Itoh Peony (Code: 4223) Semi-double, lavender-pink flowers have white and fuchsia striping with red-tipped carpels. Very floriferous with medium-sized (up to 6ʺ) blooms on strong plants, with excellent foliage. A cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous peony. (2ʹ-3ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh Singing in the Rain' Itoh Peony (Code: 4207) Considered the most floriferous Itoh Peony, side buds open 7-10 days after primary buds and go to 20 days of bloom! Semi-double, multicolored 6ʺ flowers open pink then fade to yellow. Vigorous bushy growth and very hardy. (3ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn3. Paeonia x 'Itoh Yankee Doodle Dandy' Itoh Peony (Code: 4225) Semi-double, 6ʺ flowers in creamy-pink hues bloom in late spring. Strong stems hold the flowers upright above dark green foliage. A cross between an herbaceous peony and a tree peony. (3ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn3. Pelargonium citrosum 'Frosted' New Scented Geranium (Code: 7023) Uniquely scented foliage is edged with creamy-white variegation. Citronella scent is most pronounced when leaves are rubbed. It makes a great accent plant in mixed containers. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn9. Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'™ New Fountain Grass (Code: 4573) The most popular grass of all time is now available in a gorgeous variegated form, combining red with bright pink and white stripes. Super for mixed planters and massed in the landscape. Stunning! (3ʹ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn9. PP18504 Propagation Prohibited. Penstemon 'Enor' Phlox paniculata 'Blushing Shortwood' Phlox (Code: 6604) This compact form displays clusters of bi-colored blooms of soft lavender-pink and white in midsummer. Nice upright habit makes it a great addition to the perennial garden. Disease resistant. (20ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. (Code: 4898) The shiny foliage is markedly darker green than other Penstemons. It produces a generous display of medium-sized tubular purple flowers from June through September. (3ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn7. Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail' Garden Phlox (Code: 4992) A color breakthrough! Pure yellow buds open to yellow outlined lavender-pink petals! A true eye-catcher for the sunny perennial border, especially when planted en masse. (28ʺ x 20ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Phormium 'Maori Queen' New Zealand Flax (Code: 6981) A stiff upright plant with 2ʺ wide olive-green strap-like leaves edged rose-red. Edges fade to a cream color. Great for creating tropical effects in the garden and for mixed containers. (3ʹ-4ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn7. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Phygelius 'Cherry Ripe' Cape Fuchsia (Code: 4993) Pendant, tubular, bright cherry-red flowers bloom spring to fall on arching stems with soft green leaves. Attracts hummingbirds all season. (24ʺ-30ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn7. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Phygelius 'Croftway™ Snow Queen' Cape Fuchsia (Code: 4994) Tubular, pure white flowers dangle from long stems and bloom repeatedly when spent flowers are cut back. A favorite of hummingbirds. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn7. PP18366 Propagation Prohibited. Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' Jacob's Ladder (Code: 4389) Foliage has bright, silvery-white edges with gray-green centers, giving the plant an overall silvery appearance. Silvery-blue flowers appear in spring. A heat resistant native cultivar. (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn3. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Rhoeo (Tradescantia) spathacea 'Tricolor' New Moses in the Cradle (Code: 4639) This tropical foliage plant forms a colorful rosette of leaves with green, white and pale pink stripes. The leaves are further contrasted by purple undersides. It makes a striking accent in containers. (6ʺ-12ʺ x 6ʺ-12ʺ) Zn10. Rosa 'Morning Colors' Rose (Code: 4899) Extraordinary single flowers bloom repeatedly all summer in an array of sunrise colors that start out tangerine, then turn to melon and then age to amber. Disease resistant and easy to grow. (3ʹ-4ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn5. Rosa polyantha 'Climbing Cecile Brunner' Rose (Code: 6218) Climbing form of the popular ʹSweetheartʹ Rose, with fragrant double, pink flowers with an extended bloom period. This vigorous and healthy climber is long-lived. (15ʹ-26ʹ x 15ʹ) Zn5. Rosa polyantha 'Madamoiselle Cecile Brunner' Rose (Code: 4521) Perfectly shaped, little pink roses earned ‘Cécile Brünner’ its nickname, ‘The Sweetheart Rose’. It blooms from mid-spring until frost, stays compact, and is very long lived and healthy. (3ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn5. Rosa 'Sunny Knock Out®' ('Radsunny') Rosmarinus 'Bonnie Jean' Rosemary (Code: 4997) Evergreen foliage has a low growing, dense habit with dark bluish-purple flowers from late fall to early winter. Reputed to be resistant to winter damage. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn7. Rosmarinus 'Gold Dust' Rosemary (Code: 4845) Fragrant narrow, evergreen leaves are bright green with gold variegation. Blue flowers appear in spring. Extremely heat tolerant, it makes an excellent ornamental shrub. (24ʺ-36ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) Zn7. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold'™ New Black-eyed Susan (Code: 4574) The number one selling perennial of all time just got better! A black-eyed Susan that will bloom in spring and summer! A must-have for the plant lover for itʹs beauty, universal appeal, & tried and true durability. (24ʺ-30ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' Black-Eyed Susan (Code: 4998) A color breakthrough! 3ʺ muted cherry-red, daisy-like flowers have a brown eye and bloom all summer. Excellent cut flower. (20ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) ZnAll. Rudbeckia hirta 'Irish Eyes' Black-Eyed Susan (Code: 4999) Cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers have lime green eyes and bloom all summer. Provides easy color for mixed borders or containers, and also makes a superb cut flower. (24ʺ-30ʺ x 24ʺ-36ʺ) ZnAll. Salvia officinalis 'Woodcote' Sage (Code: 3265) Aromatic, soft lime-green and butter-cream-variegated leaves. Foliage is evergreen in mild climates and has a nubby texture. Violet-blue flower spikes in summer. (12ʺ-16ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn6. Salvia roemeriana 'Hot Trumpets' Cedar Sage (Code: 5000) Tubular crimson flowers bloom all summer on a low growing perennial with heart-shaped, aromatic leaves. A very attractive Salvia for the front of the border. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn8. Saxifraga arendsii 'Harder Zwerg' Rock Soapwort (Code: 6679) In spring this alpine plant has cup-shaped, upward-facing red flowers that are carried on short stems. It forms a low cushion of bright green leaves and requires gravely soil. (5ʺ x 10ʺ) Zn5. Blooming Nursery, Inc. (Code: 6638) Single yellow flowers fade to a pastel cream color and contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. With a compact and upright habit, this ever-blooming rose is low maintenance. (3ʹ-4ʹ x 3ʹ-4ʹ) Zn5. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chat Noir' Sweet Scabious (Code: 4454) Very large, fragrant, double, dark red-black flowers bloom all season. Makes an excellent cut flowers. (30ʺ-36ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn10. Scabiosa columbaria 'Harlequin Blue'™ Pincushion Flower (Code: 3819) Improved vigor and garden performance! Lacy, lavender-blue flowers are long blooming. (18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn3. PPAF Propagation Prohibited. Scabiosa columnaria nana 'Blue Note' Pincushion Flower (Code: 5253) Dwarf alpine plant with blue flowers that appear for many weeks in late spring & early summer and are attractive to butterflies. Perfect for the front of the border or rock garden. (5ʺ-6ʺ x 6ʺ) Zn3. Sedum album 'Black Pearl' Stonecrop (Code: 6271) Creeping bronze-purple succulent evergreen foliage that holds its color well into summer. White umbel panicles appear in summer. Can be used in containers, rock gardens, trailing over rock walls or as groundcovers. (2ʺ-3ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn4. Sedum album 'Chloroticum' Stonecrop (Code: 4581) Miniature, pale green, evergreen leaves brighten alpine planters or rock gardens. White starry flowers bloom in summer. (1ʺ-3ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn4. Sedum album var. micranthum 'Orange Ice' Stonecrop (Code: 4441) Tiny evergreen foliage takes on orange hues in fall and winter and then turns green again in spring and summer. White flowers appear in July. (1-2ʺ x 6ʺ-12ʺ) Zn4. Sedum 'Autumn Delight' Stonecrop (Code: 4862) Succulent leaves and stems are lime-hued with dark green edges. Flowers are a nice shade of pink and turn bronze in fall. (18ʺ-24ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. PP18398 Propagation Prohibited. Sedum bithynicum 'Sea Stars' Turkish Sedum (Code: 6592) Fine textured, gray-green leaves are topped by small star-shaped white flowers in summer. An excellent evergreen, easy care plant for rock gardens. (2ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn5. Sedum kamtschaticum 'Takahira dake' Stonecrop (Code: 4435) Vibrant green succulent leaves have scalloped edges. A strong bloomer, it is covered with bright yellow flowers in early summer. 2009 ʺGreat Plant Pickʺ for the Pacific Northwest! (4ʺ-6ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn3. Sedum kamtschaticum 'The Edge' Stonecrop (Code: 4455) Light green foliage with distinct yellow margins make this plant very striking even when not in flower. Star-shaped yellow flowers appear in summer. (6ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn4. Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea' Sedum stefco Stonecrop (Code: 4447) Tiny evergreen succulent leaves turn scarlet-purple in winter. White flowers appear in late summer. A beautiful addition to the rock garden! (1-2ʺ x 6ʺ-12ʺ) Zn5. (Code: 4895) Compact evergreen succulent with silvery rosettes edged with red to vermillion. The foliage turns deep crimson in winter. Yellow star-like flowers in summer. (2ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn6. Sedum 'Sunkissed' New Stonecrop (Code: 7032) This sedum forms upright grayish/blue-green foliage that contrasts dramatically with creamy-yellow flowers; a novel flower color for an upright sedum! (12ʺ-18ʺ x 12ʺ-18ʺ) Zn3. PP16927 Propagation Prohibited. Sedum takesimense Stonecrop (Code: 6567) Light green succulent evergreen leaves have serrated edges and form a mound. A profusion of yellow flowers bloom in August. (12ʺ-15ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn6. Sedum 'Xenox' Stonecrop (Code: 4027) A very garden-worthy, compact, bushy form of upright Sedum. Gray-purple foliage with pink flowers in September. (12ʺ-14ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn4. PP16888 Propagation Prohibited. Selaginella 'Blue Tuffet' New Club Moss (Code: 7033) This low growing club moss has dainty blue-green foliage. It makes an excellent filler for containers or use in shade between pavers and rocks. (2ʺ-3ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn6. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com New Plants for 2009 Selaginella 'Golden Tuffet' New Selaginella 'Red Tuffet' New Club Moss (Code: 7034) This fine-textured club moss has golden new growth that appears brightest in spring, then fades to soft chartreuse by summer. It makes an excellent filler for containers or use in shade between pavers and rocks. (2ʺ-3ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn6. Club Moss (Code: 7035) This fine-textured club moss has reddish new growth that appears brightest in spring, then fades to bronze by summer. It makes an excellent filler for containers or use in shade between pavers and rocks. (2ʺ-3ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn6. Sempervivum 'Twilight Blue' Hens & Chicks (Code: 4247) Lavender & gray-green succulent rosettes have purple edges. Evergreen and perfect for the rockery. (1-2ʺ x 6ʺ) Zn3. Sisyrinchium bellum Blue-Eyed Grass (Code: 3555) Violet-purple flowers with yellow centers arise above thin, Iris-like foliage in spring. Requires well-drained soil. Native to the Pacific Northwest. (7ʺ-16ʺ x 12ʺ-16ʺ) Zn8. Sisyrinchium californicum 'Yellow Stone' Yellow-Eyed Grass (Code: 5585) This easy-care West Coast native has grass-like leaves and yellow star-like flowers in summer. Thrives in poor soil and stays neat and compact. (5ʺ-6ʺ x 6ʺ) Zn8. Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies' Talinum calycinum Flame Flower (Code: 3937) Purple-pink flowers on 10ʺ stalks, open in the afternoon, May to September. Nice 4ʺ succulent rosettes are perfect for the rockery. An American native! (8ʺ-16ʺ x 10ʺ-12ʺ) Zn5. Tiarella 'Neon Lights' Foam Flower (Code: 4852) Neon green foliage has very black central markings topped by glowing large white flowers in spring. Leaves turn almost completely green in summer. (6ʺ-8ʺ x 18ʺ-24ʺ) Zn4. PP13289, EU13669 Propagation Prohibited. Viburnum propinquum Chinese Viburnum (Code: 6479) Elegant compact shrub with evergreen, glossy dark green foliage. White summer flowers bloom on red stems and turn to metallic-blue berries in fall. (10ʹ-12ʹ x 6ʹ) Zn7. Vinca minor 'Valley Glow' Periwinkle (Code: 6456) New foliage appears yellow then turns an irridescent moss-green. Small white flowers on red stems add to the vibrant display on this low-growing, evergreen groundcover. (4-8ʺ x 24ʺ-30ʺ) Zn4. Xanthosoma mafaffa 'Lime Zinger' Elephant Ear (Code: 4147) Spectacularly huge gold-to-lime green elephant ear foliage grows to 4ʹ tall or more. Marvelous for creating a glowing tropical effect in containers or near water. (4ʹ-6ʹ x 4ʹ-6ʹ) Zn10. Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia 'Bright Star' Adam's Needle (Code: 6012) Tri-colored, sword-like, evergreen foliage forms a rosette in shades of ivory, pink and green. Lavender flowers rise above the drought tolerant blades in summer. (36ʺ x 36ʺ) Zn7. PP17653 Propagation Prohibited. (Code: 6635) Sky-blue flowers bloom for weeks in midsummer above grass-like foliage. Perfect for the rock garden or edge of the border. Requires good drainage. (4ʺ-6ʺ x 10ʺ) Zn7. Zea mays 'Winning Streak'™ New Ornamental Corn (Code: 7036) Big strap-like variegated leaves look like large striped ribbons. Striking variegation makes a great tropical accent in the landscape or in containers. (6ʹ-10ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn. Blooming Nursery, Inc. Ph: 503.357.2932 Fax: 503.357.2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com