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Stokes Aster - Honeysong Purple
The Aster Honeysong Purple, 'Stokesia laevis', has leathery, strap-like leaves that form a clump at the base with huge true royal purple daisy-like flowers with a hint of red at the end of the stem. The powdery blue flowers bloom from July until frost have a plant height of 14” and a plant spread of 18-24”. ‘Honeysong Purple’ Aster will do best in a full sun area with morning shade and well-drained soil. It should not stay wet while in dormancy. Great for summer color in beds, borders or containers it produces excellent cut flowers. To increase bloom time, deadhead after the first initial flowering. ... more info
Geranium - Bertie Crug The Geranium 'Bertie Crug' is a lovely, easy to grow little perennial Geranium with chocolate leaves and pink flowers. Blooms all summer and creates a delightful carpet of color. super hardy geranium noted for it's beautiful foliage that is deep green with bronze highlights, turning a wonderful cherry red with cool fall weather. This Geranium, Bertie Crug, is only 4" tall and is a spreader (though not viciously so - only to a couple of feet in width). It bears delightful cheery pink flowers heavily in spring and sporadically throughout the growing season. It may bloom heavily again in fall if the foliage is sheared after the first bloom. Try this Geranium scrambling over a rock wall or along a garden path - Spectacular!. |
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