Salvia - East Friesland
The Salvia ‘East Friesland’, Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’, has glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its blue-green, lance-shaped aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24” and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia ‘East Friesland’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. ‘East Friesland’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva ‘Snow Hill’. ... details
Heucherella - Dayglow Pink The Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink', also known as Foamy Bells, is a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, this exciting breakthrough in breeding is a great addition to the garden lineup. Dayglow Pink is a hybrid between Coral Bells and Foam Flower, combining the best traits of both into one plant. This recent selection forms a low mound of lobed leaves, mint green in color, with dark purple veining. Sprays of brilliant pink flowers appear in late spring and last several weeks. Nice choice for the woodland garden, or for edging in a shady perennial border or rock garden. It is evergreen in mild winter regions. Foliage should not be trimmed back in the fall, but plants may be tidied up in spring by removing any brown or tired-looking leaves Heucherella is easy to grow, has a long bloom time, and thrives in sun to part shade. Here's a yummy combination - brilliant pink flower stalks and leaves cut with a chocolate inlay.
