Cariboo Gardening Guide 2003
* New Perennials for 2003 *

The perennial gardener’s appetite is never satisfied- we are always looking for something new and exciting to add to our collections. This is only an appetizer of all the new plants we have this spring come visit us to see the entire menu.

Coreopsis ‘Limerock Ruby’      Ht. 20"      Zone 4
If you like ‘Moonbeam’ coreopsis you are going to love this new breakthrough with bright crimson single bloom with lime green foliage. Blooms June to October. Full sun.

Coreopsis rosea ‘Sweet Dreams’      Ht.12-18"      Zone 4
Large, single blooms of cherry pink with white tips cover the plant from July to October. Full sun.

Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dreams’      Ht.12-18"      Zone 4
A pink flowering form that will tolerate more shade and moisture than other varieties.

Dicentra ‘King of Hearts’      Ht. 12"      Zone 2
Perhaps the most beautiful Bleeding Heart grown today. This plant combines the largest, darkest rose flowers with the most sumptuous lacy, ‘beyond blue ‘ foliage. Partial shade.
Planting Combo: ‘King of Hearts’ Bleeding Heart, ‘Elijah Blue’ Blue Fescue and Hosta ‘Fragrant Blue’ add some impatiens for a stunning shady combination.

Heuchera – discover the fascinating foliage and wonderful cut flowers of this perennial.

These plants are versatile as they add colour and texture to both containers and the garden. They grow easily in sun to partial shade. They prefer good drainage and resent being over fertilized. Heuchera will attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.

Heuchera ‘Can Can’      Ht. 8-12"     Zone 4
This gold medal winner is truly different from other forms in that it forms a tight- ruffled mound with jagged edges. The metallic silver in the leaves reflects the morning light.

Heuchera ‘Chocolate Ruffles’      Ht. 8-12"      Zone 4
Wow! One of Europe’s favorites. Incredibly ruffled leaves, chocolate on the top, burgundy on the bottom. Tons of small purplish strong flower spikes.

Heuchera ‘Purple Petticoats’      Ht. 8-12"      Zone 4
Dark purple frilly foliage, the texture of petticoats adorns this tough beauty. A stand out in the fall garden. Award winning.

Heuchera ‘Greenspice’      Ht. 12"      Zone 4
Brighter, bigger and better! Exceptional dark gray – edged silver leaves with purple veins. Exceptional fall colour – great in the shade.

Hosta ‘Striptease’      Ht. 20-25"      Zone 2
Ooooh la la. Bright chartreuse leaves, fade to creamy white, during summer with dark green irregular margins, light lavender flowers. (Limited supply)

Hosta ‘Revolution’      Ht. 16"      Zone 2
Regarded as one of the most distinctive new Hosta in years. The thick creamy centered leaves are speckled green, which is very unusual. Each leaf has a creamy white center that is out lined with a dramatic dark green border. (Limited supply)

Tiarella – These plants have captured the heart of the plant world. Greatly appealing for their shade tolerance (55% shade is good), early bloom season, light fragrance, repeat flowering and unusual leaf shapes. They set the stage for Hosta and spring bulbs and provide fall colour. Don’t over fertilize as it lessens the black patches.

Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’      Ht. 8-12      Zone 4
Large fragrant flowers. Striking contrasting cut foliage, edged in dark green with a purple –black center make this one of the top Tiarellas.

Tiarella ‘Spring Symphony’      Ht. 8-12"      Zone 4
This plant stops the world’s top nurserymen in their tracks. A sure classic with cut, black painted marks along the mid rib of the leaf. Clumping and neat but the pink flowers are also ASTOUNDING!

Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’      Ht. 15-18"      Zone 3
A new introduction from England. Spikes of deep violet blue flowers bloom all summer. Very floriferous and requires little maintenance. Full sun to partial shade.
Planting Combo: Coreopsis ‘Sweet Dreams’ or Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ and Veronica ‘Royal Candles’

Perennials work wonderfully in containers. Along with the flowers they provide texture, interesting foliage and unique forms. They will extend the season of your containers from spring to fall. Enjoy the container on your patio then plant your creation out in the garden in the fall. This easy container will brighten up any shady corner. Requires an 18" diameter container.