23 March Began planting 10 April.
Begonia Boliviensis 'Bertini' 5.750
Begonia
boliviensis 'Bertini' has cascading reddish orange blossoms against
serrated dark green leaves; wintered over in our winter hardiness zone 7
in a protected, well drained spot; 20/24cm; 18"-24"; winter hardiness
zone 8-11.
This
is a beautiful, exciting group of plants that provide terrific color
all summer. The ones we have chosen to offer perform very well - even
in our hot, humid summer where other begonias wilt and suffer.
Begonia crispa marginata 5@2.000 10.00
Begonia
crispa marginata has unique crimson edged flowers with white to yellow
interiors; 5/+cm; 8"-12"; best in part shade; winter hardiness zone
10-11.
This
is a beautiful, exciting group of plants that provide terrific color
all summer. The ones we have chosen to offer perform very well - even
in our hot, humid summer where other begonias wilt and suffer.
Caladium 'Candidum Sr.' 5@ 2.850 14.25
large white leaves with green veins; medium tall; adds light to a shady garden; 10"-18"; whz 10-11.
Spectacular,
colorful South American native, suitable for full shade, but also
performs very satisfactorily with a constant, TINY bit of drip
irrigation in our full-sun garden (zone 7, Tidewater Virginia). New
hybrids (Florida series) are being bred with more substance and thicker
leaves to help withstand the hot summer sun so they can ultimately be
planted anywhere! We've also found that the leaves work remarkably well
as filler material in flower arrangements and make a right proper 'cut
and come again' plant. The only finicky thing about them is that they
HATE being planted in cool soil, but should be planted right away when
you receive them. So you need to start them inside in 2"-3" pots, giving
them bottom heat. Once the ground warms up to ~65°-70°F at a depth of
~4", it's a good time to plant them outside. Gives lasting color ALL
summer everywhere and is less expensive per sq. ft. than many annuals!
All caladiums make excellent container plants by themselves or in
combination with annuals, perennials or other bulbs. Sizes of leaves
vary depending on cultivar. These tubers are from tissue culture stock
so they should be more vigorous and give superior performance. Top sized
#1 tubers are about 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" in diameter; plant 1 per sq. ft.;
overwinters in whz 10-11; super summertime performer in any area that
has summer heat; leaf color can vary depending on climate.
Caladium 'Apple Blossom' 2.850 14.25
Caladium Apple Blossom - lots of bright pinks, reds and greens decorate
the leaves of this fabulous caladium; this one caught much attention in
our summer trials! 8"-16"; winter hardiness zone 10-11.
Caladium 'Summer Breeze' 2.850 14.25
- pale green with vibrant pink mid veins; an alternative for 'White Queen'; 18"-24"; whz 10-11.
Caladium 'Party Punch' 3.100 15.50
Caladium Party Punch has a bright pink background with dark pink veins
and green margins; striking! 10"-16"; winter hardiness zone 10-11.
