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The Cleome Cherry Queen, ‘Cleome spinosa’, is a knockout. The Cherry Queen is very easy to grow and lends authority to any garden. The flower clusters, 3 to 6 inches across, are a deep carmine-rose with golden buds. The Cherry Queen is a wonderful flower to attract butterflies. Cherry Queens bloom in late July through first frosts and can be hardy if grown in protected sites. Cleome likes rich, deep garden soil,, and is somewhat drought tolerant. If they are grown in exposed positions, they may require staking. The Cherry Queen is best planted in back of beds or next to a wall, trellis, or fence. Plant after all danger of frost has passed. They can be mass planted in island beds, instead of trees or shrubs, where a strong vertical impact is needed. Plant in full sun for best results.

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The Geum Blazing Sunset, ‘Geum flore plena’, produces prolific scarlet, double flowers that are shaped like small roses. Its fresh green, fuzzy foliage makes it different from the rest. With a plant height of 2 and a spread of 12-18, this is a highly valued plant. Blazing Sunset has a long blooming season, from May to September, and is easy to care for. They are not bothered by pest or insects amd they are defiantly one to try. Blazing Sunset needs full sun but can tolerate afternoon shade, and moist well-drained soil. It is a perfect addition to any cottage garden and makes a wonderful combination with bright yellows, golds and true blues (like Delphiniums, Salvias), for borders and mass plantings and for cuttings.

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The Lychnis Jenny, ‘Lychniscoronaria’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is an upright perennial with woolly green foliage. The large fluffy pink flowers double and white markings run into the petals. Jenny is a definite improvement from other Lychnis. The flower is larger, sterile and more refined. Jenny has a plant height of 30 and 18 spread. The 1 inch blooms are beautiful and they bloom from May to September. If cut back, they will bloom longer. Jenny should be planted in full sun to light shade, but does require moisture and free-draining soil. Lychnis is deer resistant and a great perennial for mass plantings or at the back of a border.

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The Phlox Intensia Lilac Rose, ‘Phlox hybrid’, a Proven Winners selection, comes from Germany. This new series of vigorous, free-flowering Phlox varieties produce 1/2 to 1 inch pink tinted lavender flowers with a dark rose eye. Their cascading habit makes them perfect for any type of container, including hanging baskets, patio pots and combos. They also do well as landscape plantings. Place in moist, but not wet, well drained soil. Fertilize twice a month in beds, every week in containers. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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