40 = North Shora News - Sunday, November 21, 1899

THE interest.in peren-
nials has increased dra-
matically in the last ten
years.

Part of this shift in popu-

larity from annuals to peren-
» niais.ts the “fashion factor™

~ and what is happening in
other gardening hot spots in
the world. Gardeners are also
learning how to make better
‘use of the wide vasicty of
perennials available. One local
nursery — Heritage
Perennials — has capitalized
on this trend. Thanks to John
>. and Kelly Schroeder, home

:", Gardeners can now purchase
all but the rarest of perenni-
als, Plants from Heritage
Perennials are casy to spot

- because the company decided

“to separate themselves from

‘ other growers by using a di

~ tinctive dark blue pot. ‘with |
olourful i insert label.

. from the thousan

HOME AND GARDE

Perennial variety

There is still rime to plant
perennials and now might be

ood time to see what is on

eat your locai aursery. If
you can't find what you want
now, watch for the new ship-
ments in the spring along

_ With some exciting new int 3 :

ductions for 2000.
Each year Heritage

Perennials selects 10 of their:

most outstanding performers.

varieties they. grow and high-
light them as top choices for

of named —

the perennial garderi.

Campanula persicifolia or
“Chettle Charm” is a new
introduction to North
America and has been papular
for creating “blue gardens.”
it has pale porcelain blue
flowers with edges turniag to
darker violet-blue. The strong
flower stalks emerge beyond
the foliage in late June and
carly July. Full sun or light
shade will give the bese
resulis.

Cimicifuga ramosa
“Brunette” was difficult to
find in the past but is now in
full production. This taller
perennial is unique with
Ieaves that are so dark they

‘almost jook black at a dis-

tance. The scented pale pink
flower stalks contrast nicely

“Awith the dark foliage. Full sun -.
with afternoon shade will give ©

the best colour.
Cordydalis flexuosa “Pere

_ David” is well suited to grow. ..

in moderate shade in a wood

blue flowers appear in sprin
and again in the fall if the
spent flower heads are -

= cemoved. If planted i in full: a
’: sun they tend to go dormant”

in the mid-summer heat.

upborbia x martinii isa:

icely
nthe were Ercen flower
ones. Iris best tised as.a,"

iCreas

structural plant in the garden
and can be planted in full sun
or light shade.

Geranium “Pink Spice” is
a New Zealand hybrid and
was developed for its flower
and foliage colour and long
flowering season that lasts
trom spring to fail. The mass-

es of bright pink flowers
stand out against the bronze
foliage. This plant will look
great when others have fin-
ished flowering,

Another hardy geranium
to consider is G. phaciuur
“Samobor.” It has striking
purple-black zoning on the
green leaves and this is a nice
complement to the decp bur-

“gundy flowers. The plant will -

bloom from June to August
and does well in a shady laca-
tion. Both geraniums are

‘great for maintaining colour

throughout the summer.
Hosta “Patriot” is being
promoted as onc of the best

variegated hostas available.

The medium green, leaves.”
ave a wide margin of white

with streaks towards the leaf:
--eentre, Its fight-reilective
qualities makes it an excellent | -
plant for a shady corner or

under planting bciow large +
shrubs or small trees. _.
dris siberica is 2 common,
“Silver. Edge”
id néw interes

d'sky blue with a a

ing around the cage
of the perals..“Silver:'Ed

‘prefers a moist sunny joeation ;
anid lasts well as a cut flower.

* Lysimachia punctata

' “Alexander” is a new form of

garden loosestrife that was,
developed i in England. The.
foliage is variegated with
cream edges tha

ith pink in the

7 Plant i in sun

NEW: perennials: -availabl
include Euphorbia martini or.“Ma

p tial shad
ina border ¢ or near a water

~ Rudbekia fulgida
“Goldsturm™ was chosen the
“Plane of the Year”: by thi

__ Perennial Plant Association

very long blooming cycle an
will provide long lasting
colour. The bright yellow

> flower with-a dark ntre is

OF:
-North Shore. Contractoi