New for Summer 2010! With over 1800 cultivars, a new introduction has to be markedly different or especially garden-worthy to be added to our offerings. These five new introductions have been found to be well adapted to the Pacific Northwest.
Sedum album 'Athoum' - Plump, round, evergreen leaves are much larger than the species and remain apple-green in winter. The leaves will often turn slightly red in the heat of summer when the white flowers appear. 2"-3" tall by 12"-24" wide. Hardy to zone 4.
Campanula 'Jelly Bells' - Large, deep violet-blue nodding bells bloom over a bright green mat of foliage in spring. A vigorous and attractive low growing perennial, it often re-blooms. 8" tall by 12" wide. Hardy to zone 5.
Silene quadrifida - White flowers with fringed petals similar to baby's breath appear in late spring and early summer. Narrow, glossy, evergreen leaves add interest year round. It does best with sharp drainage. 6-9" tall by 12-15" wide. Hardy to zone 5.
Phormium 'Waitara Gold' - The sword-like leaves have glowing yellow stripes, making this cultivar the center of attention! Compact growth makes it an excellent choice for containers. 3'tall by 2'wide. Hardy to zone 8.
Hebe 'Inverey' - This small, low growing shrub, has charming, sage-colored leaves that are beautifully offset by dark purple leaf bases and stems. Lavender-purple flowers appear from late spring into summer and sometimes again in fall. 6-8" tall by 18-24" wide. Hardy to zone 7.
Blooming Nursery has an exceptional diversity of plant material that is consistently grown with superior quality. Their ordering system, on line library and customer assistance is top notch! Not only does Blooming offer the best and newest plant varieties they also continue to improve their environmental stewardship. It is a pleasure to support a fabulous local business that gives back that support in so many ways.
- Laura Altvater, Buyer, Stark St. Portland Nursery, Portland, OR
3839 SW Golf Course Road, Cornelius, OR 97113 Phone: (503) 357-2904 or (800) 257-0719 Fax: (503) 357-2932 or (800) 239-5926
