It ’s never too former to part thinking about your garden — especially when it comes to shopping for new plants . Keep your heart out for these 4 beautiful perennials at garden centers this spring .
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MissionBells ™ Deep Rose genus Penstemon ( Penstemonhybrid )
What we loveMissionBells Deep Rose genus Penstemon efflorescence with 1- to 1¼-inch pink flower on glowering stems for the intact maturate season . Deadheading is n’t necessary but does help plants face better . And because the flush are unimaginative it wo n’t reseed . provender plants once a month to keep that coloured show going . normally penstemons do best with excellent stain drain but MissionBells Deep Rose stand denser grime .
BloomsPink from summertime to frostLightFull sunSoilWell - drainedSize20 to 24 in . tall , 16 to 18 in . wideCold - hardyUSDA zones 5 to 9Heat - tolerantAHS zones 9 to 1IntroducerDarwin Perennials ® SourceWhite Flower Farm
‘ tempest Cloud ’ amsonia ( Amsonia tabernaemontana )
What we loveIn spring this perennial ’s leaves and stems emerge from the ground inscrutable purple , almost dim . In late outflow , its heyday are sky blue . Amsonia ’s summer look is understated and reliable — there are n’t any pests or disease that bother this aboriginal plant , and cervid give it a pass , too . In fall , ‘ Storm Cloud ’ is the attention getter once again with vibrant yellow leafage .
BloomsSky blue in late springLightFull sunSoilMoist , well - drainedSize24 to 30 in . improbable , 38 to 42 in . wideCold - hardyUSDA zones 4 to 9Heat - tolerantAHS zones 9 to 1IntroducerProven Winners ® SourceGarden ford
‘ School Mouse ’ genus Funka ( Hostahybrid )
What we loveMiniature Funka set into any garden , no matter of size . ‘ school day Mouse ’ has wavy green leaves with a bonus : a crisp , wide yellowish margin that stays yellow all summertime or else of fading to cream as many other genus Funka cultivars do .
raise ‘ School Mouse ’ along a shady course where it can spread to make a colorful edging along stone or brick . Another great way to enjoy this tiny treasure up tight is in a small composite container or gutter . Overwinter the hosta , good deal and all , in a protected place outdoors or store it in an unwarmed garage until spring .
BloomsLavender in summerLightPart to full shadeSoilMoist , well - drainedSize6 to 8 in . magniloquent , 14 in . in flower , 12 in . wideCold - hardyUSDA zones 3 to 9Heat - tolerantAHS zone 9 to 1IntroducerWalters Gardens , Inc. SourceMason Hollow Nursery
‘ Limelight Lady ’ eared madam fern ( Athyrium otophorum )
What we loveLighten up your shade garden with the bright chartreuse new growth of ‘ Limelight Lady ’ . Deep burgundy stems and vein provide a beautiful contrast , sum depth to frilly frond , which mature to pallid unripe . New emergence keeps coming for most of the time of year , bring home the bacon a two - strengthen effect . The upright habit of ‘ Limelight Lady ’ makes it promiscuous to grow other smaller spook plant below . Choose ace with broader leaves for an interesting grain contrast .
BloomsDoes not flowerLightPart to full shadeSoilMoist , well - drainedSize12 to 15 in . tall , 22 to 24 in . wideCold - hardyUSDA zones 5 to 9Heat - tolerantAHS zones 9 to 1IntroducerPacific Plug and LinerSourceNH Hostas & Companion Plants
