Saturday, November 9, 2013

Tiger in the garden!

I have never been a huge fan of cannas.  They just seem to be an old fashioned plant that were too tender for our zone in Tennessee.  My mother-in-law purchased this one last year and I have fallen in love with this particular Canna.  This is Canna 'Bengal Tiger'.  The one thing that I truly love is the variegation on the leaves, they are crisp and almost perfect.  When the plant flowers the orange flowers just add to the facts of why this plant is great.  The color of the flowers against the foliage is fantastic combination.  If you're looking for a backdrop in some of those beds, try this 6'-8' Canna 'Bengal Tiger'.


Monday, November 4, 2013

Angelina

'Angelina' Sedum is one of those fantastic plants that will be known for many years.  It will be known due to it's fact to grow so successfully without any care whatsoever.  'Angelina' is a Sedum rupestre, making it one of the groundcover sedums.  The plant is one that is exciting during each season.  In the spring and summer, the plant is a bright yellow, making it a standout in the garden.  During the cooler months of fall and winter, the plant turns a beautiful bronze.  I have discovered that this plant is excellent as a weed barrier.  In the picture, the plant is around some irises, and it doing a fantastic job of keeping the weeds down around the iris!  If you're looking for something that will be a great groundcover that can spill over the bed, 'Angelina' Sedum is for you!  If you need some, feel free to contact me, because I have plenty!