Dianthus - Rosie Cheeks
The Dianthus 'Rosie Cheeks' has vibrant pink flowers that look especially stunning combined with blue and purple shades. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens. ... more information
Lobelia - Grape Knee-Hi The Lobelia 'Grape Knee-Hi', is a wonderful new sterile dwarf form with purple flower spikes. Excellent in the shade garden or containers, and a hummingbird favorite. While maintaining a good form has been an age-old problem for many Lobelias, this small-statured Lobelia cardinalis and Lobelia siphilitica backcross has brilliantly solved this dilemma. Grape Knee-Hi is painted in vibrant, deep purple hues and has long lasting freely flowering, tightset spikes. The compact foliage stands on its own all season.
