• Sun to Part Sun
• Plant in well-drained soils

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Dianthus ‘Georgia Peach Pie’

There is always a bunch of Dianthus in the pink and red shades, but this one is different.  The flowers are blush pink with a coral eye. Likes well drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. Grows 10-12” tall and wide.

Photo cred Walters Gardens (‘Rosie Posie’)

Agastache ‘Morello’, ‘Rosie Posie’, and ‘Heatwave’

Three new varieties for the Agastache group for 2019! This is a perennial that gives a long, long bloom time in the summer. Dare say almost all summer. Perfect for the Hummingbirds and butterflies.  Loves hot, dry sunny spots, with good drainage especially in the winter.

Photo cred Walters Gardens

Nepeta ‘Cat’s Pajamas’

The plant breeders have been working on new cultivars of catmint, and this one is exciting to see.  It is said to bloom from top to bottom unlike their older cousins that bloom on the tips. A bit of a smaller variety growing 12-14” tall and 18-20” wide.

Vintage Violet Yarrow photo cred Proven Winners

Achillea ‘New Vintage Violet’, ‘New Vintage Rose’ and ‘Sassy Summer Sangria’

Yarrow is another plant that is hot and trendy for 2019. By attracting bees and butterflies it isn’t hard to understand why.  Easy for beginners.

Photo cred Walters Gardens

Amsonia ‘Storm Cloud’

This variety is a bit different than the native Amsonia that you might have.  What makes this once different is that the leaves are much wider therefore the plant has a very different overall presence.   It is said that when emerging in the spring the leaves are near black, or at the very least very dark, just like a storm cloud in the distance. They both bloom light blue in the spring.

Veronica ‘Tidal Pool’

Veronica is a fast up and comer plant group, and while most are tall upright varieties, what about a ground cover option?   We got you covered there, too.  This veronica will creep and crawl, and spread  18-30” wide.  It doesn’t mind the humidity, tolerates light foot traffic, blooms violet blue in the spring, and is evergreen! This one checks off a bunch of must haves on the list.

Monarda ‘Bubblegum Blast’

Bees and butterflies just adore Bee Balm and this sweet shade of pink is one to include.  In fact, there will be other new colors as well for 2019. This variety is a great size, growing 24” tall.  Not too big, not too small.

Perennials will be available at different times throughout the spring, as weather plays a role with our crops.

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Creeping Phlox is blooming all over town right now (late March) and this tough, eye-catching perennial groundcover is tough to beat for an early spring bloomer.  We have grown the Emerald series for years but meet our newest phlox friend, ‘Eye Shadow’!  This phlox variety blooms a bit later than some of the other phlox varieties; right now, it is about to burst with blooms while the Emerald series is already open, making it a great spring season extender.  This sun loving perennial matures at 18-20″ wide and 4-6″ tall.  As you can see from the image, the bright rose-purple blooms feature a dark purple center.  Plant in well drained, alkaline soil (may want to add some lime to your planting each year to ensure the pH given our acidic soils).  Enjoy this new vigorous grower!

‘Tidal Pool’ Veronica is another sun loving groundcover about to burst with blooms (late March 2019).  Once it really opens up, these won’t last long, because just look at that bright blue color, surrounding the clear white centers!  The foliage is a silvery-green, a wonderful contrast to the blooms.  Plant in a full to part sun location and enjoy the semi-evergreen perennial near borders and in rock gardens. Mass plantings will be particularly showy.  Prefers evenly moist soil, with good winter drainage.  With a spread of up to 30″ and long season blooms, this perennial gives a significant bang for the buck. And speaking of bucks, it’s known to be rabbit and deer resistant, as well as attracting hummingbirds!

We will update this image when our crop start blooming; our newest dianthus is fully budded and looks ready to open any day!  Meet ‘Georgia Peach Pie’ Dianthus, featuring very pale blush-pink petals with unique coral centers.  The blooms are an outstanding contrast to the silver-green foliage.  Extra large blooms are held up by sturdy stems.  Georgia Peach Pie is a long-lasting cut flower.  This dianthus is well-behaved in the garden, mounding to a mature size of approximately 11″ by 11″. The American Pie series of dianthus, which includes Georgia Peach Pie, are heat tolerant and drought tolerant as well, once established.  Plant in loose, well drained soil, with plenty of organic matter.

We look forward to introducing you to these and other new plants throughout the year!  Keep in mind that we grow our own perennials and once they are gone, they are usually gone for the year.  Which means if you are loving these as much as we are… come shopping soon!

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