Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 22) ATHENS SELECT Calico plant A. Alternanthera dentata ‘Gail’s Choice’ ™ Glossy purple foliage creates stunning masses of color all season long. Its outstanding dwarf growth habit makes this plant ideal for use in combination containers or small gardens. Height 16–24" Spacing 1–2' Zones 9–11 ALT-GAIL $5.99 Dr. Allan Armitage Coleus B. Coleus × ‘Red Ruffles’ W elcome to the Athens Select plant collection, the best and most colorful assortment of heat- and humidity-tolerant plant varieties available today! Dr. Allan Armitage selects Athens Select plant varieties after meticulous trials at the University of Georgia Trial Gardens. Dr. Armitage is well known as a writer, speaker, and researcher throughout the world. He has evaluated garden plants in Montreal, Canada; East Lansing, Michigan; and now in Athens, Georgia. From working in various areas of North America, he has gained an appreciation of plant development in the North and South. Only the toughest plants make it into the collection, giving you a sure-fire program that won’t melt in the heat. Our virus-indexed plant varieties are so resilient and colorful that they shine in landscapes and container gardens not only in hot climates, but also in gardens across North America. Bright red and burgundy foliage makes this heat-tolerant selection a great companion for containers and landscapes. Inconspicuous flowers. Height 24–30" Spacing 18–24" Zones 10–11 COL-RED $5.99 Copper plant C. Acalypha hybrid ‘Bourbon Street’ A winner from Louisiana, this colorful plant isn’t fazed by heat and humidity, and also looks good in more northerly gardens. The multi-colored leaves offer a coat of many colors from spring until late fall. Unlike some Acalypha, ‘Bourbon Street’ is well branched and grows to a nicely mounded, mid-sized plant. Height 20–30" Spacing 2'+ Zones 10–11 ACA-BOU $5.99 Dewberry D. Duranta erecta ‘Cuban Gold’ Compared to other dwarf golden Duranta varieties, this plant maintains its habit and golden color the best. The golden foliage can be used anywhere the landscape needs brightening. Occasional sprays of blue flowers. Height 8–12" Spacing 6–12" Zones 10–11 DUR-CUBA $5.99 22 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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