Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 3) C D Balloon flower J. Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’ As Platycodon prepares to bloom, the buds inflate like a balloon until finally they open to reveal cornflower-blue, star-shaped flowers. Flowering begins in late spring and may continue for up to two months. Height 6–8" Spacing 12–18" Zones 4–9 PLA-SEN $5.99 Beard tongue Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ SHADE E F SHADE 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year. Small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers with red stamens top garnet-red foliage April–September. Prefers a slightly acidic, well-draining garden soil. Full sun preferred, tolerates light shade. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Height 30" Spacing 1–3' Zones 4–9 PEN-HUS $5.99 Penstemon ‘Firebird’ Beard tongue has dark green leaves on an upright form. Red flowers on tall stems attract hummingbirds and butterflies into the garden. Plant in full sun along the coast and provide some light shade inland. Height 2–3', Spacing 2', Zones 6–9 PEN-FIR $7.99 SHADE G Bellflower The compact mounding habit of this well-known perennial makes it a great specimen plant and works well mass planted as a colorful spring groundcover. Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Clips’ Intense blue bell-like flowers. Height 6–12" Spacing 6–12" Zones 3–8 CAM-BLU $5.99 Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’ Clean white flowers. Height 6–12" Spacing 12" Zones 3–8 SHADE H I SHADE CAM-WHI $5.99 By mail, by phone, by Internet ORDER THREE WAYS J SHADE SHADE www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 3 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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