Peony - Festiva Maxima
The Peony Festiva Maxima, Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' is a double bloom peony with white blossoms and a hint of pink peaking through the center of each bloom. Peonies are one of the best cut flowers and are often used in the Midwest to decorate gravesites on Memorial Day. All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. They bloom in mid to late spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden. Peonies can handle dry to moist sites, and do best in full sun but can handle some light shade. Often thought of as a plant used on the farm or out in the country, they bring a little bit of that country feeling to your garden. It is not uncommon to see peonies planted along the driveway or lane in a mass. ... get more information
Daylily - Night Embers The Daylily Night Embers, Hemerocallis 'Night Embers' (Stamile, '97), has large 5 inch double blooms that are cherry red in color and with a striking white edge on semi-evergreen foliage. Night Embers will bloom from early to mid season and is a constant rebloomer. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance. Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.
