New Items for 2011
Threadleaf Coreopsis - Coreopsis 'Sienna Sunset' – The same cute tiny flowers, improved hardiness, and thin-airy foliage as Coreopsis 'Crème Brulee' but with coral-orange petals. Grows to 18-20” tall and blooms June-Sept.
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Arborvitae
Arborvitae 'Golden Spire' – The cure for the common GREEN. Rich yellow foliage with a hint of orange. A bright & colorful alternative for privacy hedges or alone as an accent plant. For best coloration, plant in full sun. Grows to 15' tall and 4' wide.
Arborvitae ‘Fire Chief’ – If you love Arborvitae ‘Mr. Bowling Ball’ you are REALLY gonna love ‘Fire Chief’. The same fine texture and smaller stature, but with bright gold foliage and orange-red tips. For best coloration plant in full sun. Grows to 3-4’ tall and wide.
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Lenten Rose - Helleborus Winter Thrillers 'Midnight Ruffles' – Hellebores are prized for their VERY early bloom time and thick, glossy evergreen foliage. Their increasing popularity has motivated plant breeders to create MANY exciting new varieties. It was hard to choose just one for our NEW for 2011 page, but after much deliberation we decided on 'Midnight Ruffles'. The very rare DOUBLE black flowers are gorgeous and incredibly long lasting. The bloom time on this beauty is March-June! Grows to 18-24” tall.
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Hydrangea - Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime' – If you love Hydrangea Limelight you're gonna love its baby brother 'Little Lime'. It has the same fluffy lime-to-white flowers as ‘Limelight’, but is sized just right for smaller spaces such as underneath a picture window or along a walkway. Little Lime will grow & flower in sun or shade and it’s maximum size is 3-4’ tall and 4-5’ wide.
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Ninebark - Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Little Devil’ – If you love Diablo Ninebark you’re gonna love its baby brother ‘Little Devil’. It has the same burgundy foliage and pinkish white flowers as ‘Diablo,’ but miniaturized! Smaller leaves, smaller flowers, and smaller plant. Just as hardy and pest free as its big brother, but the perfect size for foundation or walkway plantings. Plant in full sun, grows to 3-4’ tall and 4’ wide.
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Larkspur - Delphinium elatum ‘Crystal Delight’ – Unique, double flowers are lilac with a green center on tall 4’ stalks. Deer and rabbit resistant. Perfect for an English cottage garden. Delphiniums need to be sited well – plant them in a sunny location with moist, but very well drained soil. Mulch them well, they like cool roots.
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Sedge – Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’ – A strong, vigorous grower with bright white striped evergreen foliage. This plant looks awesome trailing over the side of a container, or planted in mass as a groundcover (picture it planted with our NEW Helleborus ‘Midnight Ruffles’… ohhh ahhh). Grows to 8-12” tall and 12” wide. Plant in part-sun or shade.
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Coral Bell – Heuchera ‘Plum Royale’ – Another exciting new Heuchera has hit the market! Features glossy, plum-purple foliage with black veining and pinkish white blooms. There are a lot of coral bells on the market, but this one is truly unique! Plant in sun or shade. Grow to 8-12” tall and wide.
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Hen and Chicks – Sempervivum Mother Hen CollectionTM - A mind blowing selection of
72 different varieties of Hen and Chicks including ones with red tips, black tips, cottony webbing, smooth or fuzzy, orange, blue, or lime green foliage… so many varieties to choose from. Plant them in rock gardens, strawberry jars, or along paths. Plant in sun.
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Maidenhair Tree – Ginkgo ‘Jade Butterfly’ – Ginkgo trees are one of the oldest tree varieties on the planet. Fossil records date them back to when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, so it is no wonder they are incredibly resilient trees. They are pest free and tolerate even the toughest elements (including extreme cold, poor soil, and pollution) making them great street trees. However, they get big… very big … we’re talking 80-100’ BIG! Many garden connoisseurs crave one of these living fossils, but just don’t have the space for something that large. ‘Jade Butterfly’ is a variety with a smaller stature – so it is more suitable for small suburban yards. Mature size 15-20’, but don’t hold your breath until it gets there… it’s a slow grower.
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Barberry – Berberis ‘Orange Rocket’ – The perfect plant when you want some height, but not a lot of width, for example: that space between the garage and the sidewalk or in front of the air conditioner. Unique coral-orange foliage really “pops” in the landscape (picture it planted with Coreopsis ‘Sienna Sunset’…ohhh ahhh). For best coloration, plant in full sun. Grows to 3-4’ tall and only 12-16” wide.
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Million Bells – Calibrachoa Superbells ‘Blackberry Punch’ – The latest from Proven Winners! A new Superbells variety with a bright fuchsia pink rim and velvety black center. Ideal for mixed containers or hanging baskets. Plant in full to part sun.
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Patio Orchids – Orchid Patio & GardenTM series – WHAT? An orchid in a combination patio pot? Introducing, the first of its kind, Patio & GardenTM Orchids!!! Brought to you exclusively from Hort Couture, these orchids do not require special soil or care; simply plant them as you would a geranium! And you can expect blooms all summer as you would a geranium, even in the hottest conditions. Four colors to choose from, grows to 24” tall, plant in full sun to part shade.
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Lobelia – Lobelia NauticaTM ‘Flow Blue’ – Not all Lobelia’s are created equal. The Nautica series has award winning genetics for superior heat tolerance and outstanding summer performance. We love the blue and white speckled flowers of ‘Flow Blue’. Or try the deep navy blue variety NauticaTM ‘Deep Navy’. Perfect for part-sun to shade hanging baskets or patio pots.
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Tomato – Solanum TomaccioTM – A Chicago Tribune article sparked a LOT of interest in this tiny tomato. It is a cherry type that dries exceptionally well which is why it’s known as the “Sweet Raisin Tomato”. Make a delicious snack or salad topper, and are great tossed into pasta dishes or omelets. Hibiscus – Hibiscus IngenueTM series – Hort Couture has done it again! Sorted through hundreds of “Best of Show” tropical Hibiscus and brought the best of the best to you! Unique colors on compact, bushy plants.
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This spring we will also be introducing a line of items for fairy gardening, a wide range of fire pots in various colors and sizes, garden and lawn wind spinners and Disney brand garden decor. We are looking forward to seeing you this spring!! If there is something new you are looking for that is not included on the list - call us at 847-658-3883. It is possible we are stocking it or we can get it for you.
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