Now since it is officially spring, industry professionals and gardeners are thinking of growing and planting perennials. I hope you will consider these ‘Top Performers’ from the CSU Trials. These perennials were planted in 2010 and researched for 3 growing seasons and 2 winter periods. For more information on the perennial trials, visit our website.
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| Buzz™ Butterfly Bush |
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| Gold Collection® Lenten Rose |
Helleborus x ballardiae ‘Gold Collection®’ series, (Gold Collection® Lenten Rose series) – The plants were noted for early blooms (March) with flowers facing upright and dark glossy green foliage year round. These plants make a great groundcover for a shady area. Flower color varies from a pink blush with yellow interior to pink blush on chartreuse petals.
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| Fireball Bee Balm |
Phlox paniculata ‘Classic Cassis’ PPAF, (Classic Cassis Perennial Phlox) – Plant has a long bloom time with big bold flowers. Flowers are a bright pink color with hints of mauve which start in June and continue well into August. Plants have good clean green foliage throughout the season.
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| Pina Colada Perennial Phlox |
Phlox paniculata ‘Pina Colada’ PP#19968, (Pina Colada Perennial Phlox) – Pure white flowers are impressive against the dark green foliage from June into September. Growth habit is compact and spent flowers drop off the flower panicles that give plant a clean look throughout the season.
These five perennials are a must for producers, retailers and gardeners for the 2013 growing season.