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PLANT OF THE DAY – COLOR CODED™ FRANKLY SCARLET ECHINACEA

June 4, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

Bright Scarlet Orange flowers that reach 4″ in size will display horizontally help petals over dark green foliage. As the blooms age, they will lighten to a coral orange color.

PLANT OF THE DAY – MIDNIGHT GOLD PETUNIA

June 3, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

There’s always something new when it comes to petunias. New colors. New color combos. New water needs. New sunlight needs. And lots of new names!

PLANT OF THE DAY – SUPERTUNIA LATTE PETUNIA

May 17, 2021July 25, 2023DrDans

This is one of those annuals that you will want to give a front and center location to. From spring until frost, you can expect a very showy silvery white flower with dark brown to purple throat and veins. The flowers themselves are medium to large in size.

PLANT OF THE DAY – ALL SUMMER BEAUTY HYDRANGEA

May 11, 2021July 26, 2023DrDans

By far, this is a favorite hydrangea for many gardeners. Its blooms are large and colorful. In neutral soil, you can expect pink or light blue colors, but in acid soil, this plant produces an abundance of rich blue mophead blooms.

PLANT OF THE WEEK – WINTER JEWELS BLACK DIAMOND HELLEBORE

April 6, 2021July 26, 2023DrDans

This is easily one of my favorite late winter to early spring bloomers. The darkest of purple color is so unique and it always reminds me that warm weather is just moments away. Single blossoms in shades of dark purple to almost black are an ideal complement to beds and borders. Call them hellebores or Lenten Roses, but their captivating charm is the same.

PLANT OF THE WEEK – LUSCIOUS CITRUS BLEND LANTANA

June 8, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

Luscious Citrus Blend Lantana is a beautiful summer flowering plant that will bring a welcome splash of bright color to your yard all summer long. With it’s red, orange and yellow color tones, it produces a vibrant display of color.

PLANT OF THE WEEK – LITTLE REDHEAD SPIGELIA

May 27, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

You’re probably asking yourself…what is a Spigelia? As beautiful as it is, it’s not the easiest plant to obtain and it’s very underutilized. That said, we predict to see it more and more often as people discover this beautiful plant and it’s versatility.

PLANT OF THE WEEK – SUMMER CRUSH HYDRANGEA

May 18, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

Summer Crush Hydrangea is a welcome addition to any landscape for both it’s color and amount of blooms. It’s great in the ground, but also in a because of it’s compact size. The compact size gives you a neat, tidy look all summer long along with a surplus of big raspberry red or neon purple blooms.

PLANT OF THE WEEK – VANILLA STRAWBERRY HYDRANGEA

February 27, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

If you love hydrangeas and love pink, then this is the plant for you. Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea produces full blooms show up first in a creamy white color and as they mature become a rich strawberry pink color. Add the color of red stems to the mix, and you’ve brought a whole new level of color to your landscape.

VIRGINIA HAS A BOUNTY OF BEAUTIFUL GARDENS TO VISIT

February 13, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

Yes, we know. It’s only February, and it’s not exactly bloom season yet. But that doesn’t mean you need to stop dreaming of beautiful gardens and the inspiration you can gain from them. And it’s certainly not too early to start planning a spring or summer gardening trip, especially one that focuses on some of the beautiful gardens that can be found in Virginia.