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- Garden Catalog
- #NOTE#
- ABOUT ACANTHUS (BEAR'S BREECHES):
- There are about 20 species of Acanthus. They are perennial herbs
- and subshrubs, mostly of Mediterranean origin. Typical flowers are
- white or purplish with large spike-tipped bracts. Rich, well drained
- soils are best. Due to their deep, thick roots some species can be
- difficult to move once established.
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- Root cuttings are one means of propagation, and severed roots left
- in the ground may give rise to new plants.
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- The Acanthus plant leant it's form to the ancient Greek Corinthian
- column capitals.
-
- We carry three types of Acanthus: their leaves are various shades
- of purple, and appear spiny.
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- SPECIES:
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- balcanicus: Sun or Partial Shade 4' Grows in Zone 6
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- mollis: Sun or Partial Shade 4' Grows in Zone 5
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- spinosissimus: Sun or Partial Shade 4' Grows in Zone 6
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- #FLOW643
- balcanicus Acanthus (see illustration) 8.59
- Very hardy variety with narrow leaves with large spaces between the
- lobes. Light purple/pink flower spikes in the summer.
- #FLOW311
- spinosissimus Acanthus 8.59
- Fine narrow leaves are almost like thistles with spines at the leaf
- tips. Flowers are white with some purple or pink, with darker
- purple bracts.
- #FLOW512
- mollis Acanthus (see illustration) 5.59
- Summer flowers are lilac and tinged with white in the late summer.
- Large toothed leaves are not spiny.
- #NOTE#
- ABOUT ARCHILLEA (YARROW):
- Archillea, commonly called Yarrow, is a very easy to grow perennial.
- The archilleas can be very small or quite tall. The dwarf archilleas
- are wonderful for rock gardens. The tall varieties are known for
- their rich masses of flowers that appear from spring to mid-summer.
-
- The Yarrow flowers lend themselves to drying and preserving. They
- should be removed when they fade so the blooming period will be
- prolonged.
-
- Archillea are resistant to drought, and like full sun light. They
- will tolerate poor soil, but do better when the soil is moist. They
- should be divided about every four years to prevent crowding.
-
- We carry several types of Achillea:
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- SPECIES:
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- Appleblossom: Sun 3' Grows in Zone 6
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- Fanal: Sun 4' Grows in Zone 6
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- Heidi: Sun 4' Grows in Zone 6
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- Hoffnung: Sun 4' Grows in Zone 6
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- Paprika: Sun 4' Grows in Zone 6
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- Salmon Beauty: Sun 4' Grows in Zone 6
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- Weser River Sun 4' Grows in Zone 6
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- #FLOW88
- Appleblossom Achillea 12.00
- Rosy pink flowers throughout the summer.
- #FLOW15
- Fanal Achillea 12.00
- Cherry red flowers with yellow centers. Flowers are 3". Medium
- green foliage.
- #FLOW37
- Heidi Achillea 12.00
- Pink flowers with yellow centers. Flowers are 3".
- #FLOW58
- Hoffnung Achillea 12.00
- Creamy yellow flowers. Flowers are 4"
- #FLOW99
- Paprika Achillea 12.00
- Red flowers with small bright yellow centers.
- #FLOW11
- Salmon Beauty Achillea 12.00
- Salmon-pink flowers.
- #FLOW116
- Weser River Sandstone Achillea 12.00
- Pretty light pink flowers that fade to tan.
- #NOTE#
- ABOUT DELPHINIUM (LARKSPUR):
- Delphiniums are among the most popular flowers because of their
- amazing flowers. Their tall spikes of flowers are shades of blue,
- white, reddish, or yellow. Often the flowers have a contrasting
- color at the center, called a "bee." They make excellent dried
- flowers. The leaves are about 4" across, mainly at the bottom of
- the plant.
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- Delphiniums are not hard to grow, although you will have to spend
- some effort.
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- They prefer sun and well fertilized moist soil. If you cut back the
- stalks after the first flower they will often flower again.
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- They like cool areas the best.
-
- We carry several types of Delphinium:
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- SPECIES:
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- Casa Blanca: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- Cliveden Beauty: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- Blue Springs: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- Pacific Series: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- Black Knight: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- Blue Bird: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- Galahad: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- King Arthur: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- Summer Skies: Sun 5' Grows in Zone 1
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- #FLOW0124
- Casa Blanca Delphinium 9.25
- Pure white summer flowers
- #FLOW9923
- Cliveden Beauty Delphinium 9.25
- Light blue flowers
- #FLOW778
- Blue Springs Delphinium 9.25
- Blue and lavender flowers
- #FLOW441
- Pacific Series Delphinium 9.25
- Very hearty
- #FLOW672
- Black Knight Delphinium 9.25
- Deep violet with a black bee
- #FLOW223
- Galahad Delphinium 9.25
- White flower
- #FLOW889
- King Arthur Delphinium 9.25
- Deep violet with a white bee.
- #FLOW455
- Summer Skies Delphinium 9.25
- Light blue with a white bee
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