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other important attributes, which
include leaf shape, texture, structure
and durability. The colors toward
the warmer end of the spectrum
are psychologically more dynamic,
and this is exemplified by the new
'Sombrero Fiesta Orange' for 2021.
Orange is stimulating and vibrant,
and this new variety has high
visibility and impact. It has single and
semi double flowers, is well branched
and floriferous, and it matches the
series in height and hardiness.
11. ECHINACEA 'SOMBRERO
POCO YELLOW'
Darwin Perennials
Darwin has introduced a new
Sombrero compact series with
the new compact Poco Yellow. In
addition, Hot Coral, which is the most
compact variety in the Sombrero
series, has been moved to the Poco
series due to its habit. Both varieties
are well matched and demonstrated
excellent flower coverage and nonfading
flowers into late August.
These varieties can be scheduled
like the Sombreros in spring forcing
programs, and can be sold in 10
weeks in the Midwest. They mature
at 14 to 16 inches and are hardy to
Zone 4b. Additional colors are in the
pipeline for 2023.
12. ALLIUM 'SERENDIPITY'
Walters Gardens
I visited the Walters Gardens
trial in early August and of all the
perennials in the display beds, allium
'Serendipity' was the most dramatic
and eye catching. This new allium is
a sport of allium 'Millenium' and is a
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2021. It offers rosy-purple globeshaped
flowers in abundance above
clump-shaped blue foliage, which
differentiates it from the glossy
deep green foliage of 'Millenium'.
This variety matures at 15 to 20
inches and is hardy to Zone 4. I
was impressed with its upright
architecture, flower structure, and
stunning and distinctive flower
canopy. This variety is a garden
worthy introduction and deserves a
place in every perennial garden.
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13. ACHILLEA 'FIREFLY
SUNSHINE'
Walters Gardens
This Proven Winners achillea
collection is distinguished from
many achillea series by its upright
architecture, sturdiness, durability
and persistent color throughout
the summer. The varieties in the
collection include Amethyst,
Diamond, Peach Sky and Sunshine.
Sunshine is the best seller in the
collection for good reason - the
flower color is vibrant, and the
plants have a prodigious flower
canopy. The plants mature at
28 to 30 inches and create a
thriller in mixed borders. We have
many choices when it comes to
achillea, and if you are looking for
a series that flowers continually
and provides size in the garden
with a non-fading inflorescence,
this is a series for consideration.
The varieties are hardy to Zone 3,
and each variety in the collection
matures at a different height,
but they all offer the durability
and sturdiness that define the
collection.
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