Caladium ‘Creamsickle’
Caladium ‘Creamsickle’ is a 2013 introduction from Bob Hartman’s Classic Caladiums LLC program at ABBOTT-IPCO. ‘Creamsickle’ is a fancy leaf variety. It creates a new look in caladiums with a burnt orange leaf pattern and contrasting white center and veins. De-eye to intensify its color and improve habit. ‘Creamsickle’ is suitable for pots 4 inches and larger, and grows fast with a short crop time. It’s sun tolerant and an excellent choice for the landscape. ‘Creamsickle’ consistently scored 4 of 5 in the 2012 Costa trials in Miami. (http://rd.costafarms.com).
For more: www.abbott-ipco.com
Agave Santina
Santina from Rancho Tissue Technologies is a spineless Agave new to the Rancho Collection line. Produced by tissue culture for consistency and good vigor, it was selected for its unique characteristics and genetics. It’s hardy in full sun for USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and 8, and in partial shade for hotter climates.
For more: www.ranchotissue.com
Trollius chinensis ‘Morning Sun’
‘Morning Sun’ from Jelitto has large, yellow-orange, bowl-shaped flowers. Flowering early in the summer, ‘Morning Sun’ forms thick, compact clumps with dissected leaves. It can also be used as a cut flower. It flowers from June through August and grows up to 20 inches tall. It’s hardy in Zones 3-7.
For more: www.jelitto.com
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