Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 24) Lantana A. Lantana × camara ‘Athens Rose’ A A Lantana and heat tolerance go hand in hand. ‘Athens Rose’ has lovely multi-toned flowers that range from rich yellow to magenta. Use it in flowerbeds or large containers. Height 2–3' Spacing 2–3' Zones 7–11 LAN-ATH $5.99 B. Lantana × camara ‘New Gold’ An outstanding performer in the Athens trials. ‘New Gold’ has eye-popping, golden-yellow flowers on lush green foliage. Great for flowerbeds, containers, and as a groundcover in a sunny area. Height 9–12" Spacing 16–18" Zones 8–11 LAN-NEW $5.99 B C Ruellia C. Ruellia elegans ‘Ragin’ Cajun’ Vivid red flowers on wispy stems and a low growth habit make ‘Ragin’ Cajun’ a versatile plant for flowerbeds and containers. A tough little plant that’s easy to grow and holds up well through heat and humidity. Height 12–14" Spacing 15–18" Zones 8–11 (possibly colder) RUE-RAGI $5.99 Spider flower D. Cleome hasselriana ‘Linde Armstrong’ Outstanding, long flowering, and handsome. Compact, thornless, with rosy-pink flowers that appear in spring and last all summer. A top seller! Height 1–2' Spacing 6–12" Zones 9–11 CLE-LIND $5.99 D E Strobilanthes E. Strobilanthes dyerianus ‘Persian Shield’ In summers with sweltering heat or on the cool side, the bright, multi-colored purple and green foliage is always exquisite. Pale blue flowers. A top seller! Height 18–36" Spacing 3–4' Zones 9–11 STR-PERS $5.99 Turnera F. Turnera ulmifolia ‘El Dorado’ F G Bright yellow flowers shine against lush, dark-green foliage. A real heat and humidity lover. Height 6–12" Spacing 6–12" Zones 9–11 TUR-ELDO $5.99 Vervain G. Verbena × canadensis ‘Ron Deal’ Blooms are multiple shades of pink and purple. A clean virusindexed superior Verbena variety that makes a tremendous groundcover. Height 4–6" Spacing 9–12" Zones 7–11 VER-RON $5.99 24 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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