| Pink Heartbreaker Weeping redbud Pink Heartbreaker from Eaton Farms, Leesport, Pa., is a selection of Eastern redbud selected for its outstanding weeping growth habit. Estimated to reach about 10 feet in height and width, it is a vigorous grower that calipers well. It has a uniform umbrella shaped habit and blooms in spring with pink flowers typical of the species. It was discovered as a seedling growing at Eaton Farms. USDA Hardiness Zone 5. For more: www.eatonfarms.com |
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| My Bouquet Series My Bouquet is a new series from Ball that gives consumers a unique patio pot rose which lets them grow and cut their own bouquets. A cross between a miniature rose and hybrid tea form, unique My Bouquet has more flower power than traditional varieties and delivers a 7 to 10 day vase life. Easy to produce and ship, can be grown directly in the finished container. Height is 24 to 36 inches with a spread of 18 to 20 inches. USDA Hardiness Zone 4. For more: www.ballhort.com |
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| Blushing Bride caladium Blushing Bride caladium from Abbott-IPCO, Dallas, is an intermediate sized strap-leaved variety with bright deep-pink veins and translucent laminar areas. It is a true beauty among caladiums. On mature leaves, main veins can be white. Useful in 4-inch pots and up. De-eyeing improves habit. De-eyed Blushing Bride looks great in a hanging basket. Though it appears sun tolerant in trials, it might be best to plant it in intermediate shade until it becomes better understood. For more: www.abbott-ipco.com |
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| Hosta ‘Curly Fries’ Hosta ‘Curly Fries’ from Green Hill Farm, Chapel Hill, N.C., is a small plant with narrow “curly” leaves that exhibit great substance. They emerge chartreuse in spring then lighten to near white in summer. The scape is deep purple, bearing lavender flowers in July. It is sun tolerant and makes an incredible pot plant. First time offering will be June 2010 in 3-inch pots. For more: www.Hostahosta.com |
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Send your plant introductions to:
Jennifer McLean
Nursery Management & Production
801 Cherry St., Suite 960, Unit 2
Fort Worth, TX 76102
E-MAIL: jmclean@gie.net
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