Our eyes crave beauty the way our sweet tooth craves sugar. Satisfy that need for flora decadence by growing these 7 excellent varieties in your Garden. No calorie counting required!
Banana Cream Shasta Daisy
Daisies are so much more than the flowers that featured in all of our childhood artwork. They’re simplicity is their virtue – simple to grow, maintain and adore. This fountain of white and yellow is a Treat for the eyes whether in the garden or sitting pretty in a vase (where they can stay fresh for up to 2 weeks!) Banana Cream is a thoroughly sweet treat you can enjoy from spring to fall.
Lime Marmalade Heuchera
Does your shade garden need a wake up call? Lime Marmalade is just the trick! The tangy bright green foliage of this incredible heuchera shines like nothing else and provides reliable interest with very little maintenance. Who says flowers are the only colorful players in the garden? Complete nature’s sweet symphony with this verdant wonder!
Raspberry Swirl Dianthus
Satisfy your craving for floral decadence with these delightful dianthus. The petite candy colored double blooms of this variety are delightfully ruffled and tantalize with shades of rich raspberry and snow white. Butterflies and hummingbirds find these carnations irresistible – and so will you!
Marshmallow Fields Tulip Mix
If you’ve ever dreamed of running through a field of sugary delights this mix is for you. These baby pink and white tulips are the perfect springtime delicacy with large ruffled blooms swaying atop strong,ruler straight stems. Tulips are always a crowdpleaser, but these sun-loving darlings look good enough to eat! (Don’t try this at home kids)
Berry Smoothie Heuchera
You’ve probably noticed by now that we have a soft spot for coral bells. But can you blame us? They are just amazing! Who could resist the delicious berry colored foliage of this remarkable shade-loving perennial? This vivid variety breathes life into the garden while adding its own brand of sweetness to the oft neglected corners of our yards. Now that’s what we call good taste!
Silver Bells Chocolate Vine
Honestly, this vine had us at chocolate. The pink flowers of this easy going climber fill the spring air with the unmistakable scent of cocoa, a tantalizing and unexpected treat for all who witness it! Silver Bells produces small tasty fruits as well making this a plant of many talents. Why treat one sense when you can treat them all?
Verbascum Sugar Plum
Purple is such a rare and gorgeous hue that you should never pass up the chance to add it to your landscape. Regal, elegant and eye-catching these flower wands can’t help but stand out in a crowd. Those dazzling lavender-magenta blooms attract plenty of attention from both people and pollinators. Regular sugar plums are a cold season confection, but this floral dessert can be savored all summer long!
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