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The Diascia ‘Red Ace’, exhibits flowers that are a deep rose pink. It is a popular selection of Twinspur renown for it’s production of bloom. This is a vigorous selection that benefits from being cut back occasionally to renew foliage and flower power. It is an early bloomer with a compact growth habitPlant in full sun in fertile well drained soil. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Diascia is probably best suited to be grown in mixed containers, hanging baskets or window boxes. Every deck and patio should have at least one ‘Red Ace’. The lush foliage with is enhanced by it’s trailing habit.

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The Clary Sage, ‘Salvia sclarca’, is a truly spectacular plant with fountains of 3′ tall flower stems. In addition to its numerous panicles of flowers, the entire plant releases a pleasant garden fragrance. The flowers are pale lilac, 1 inch long tubular blooms, with very prominent rose-red bracts on 2 to 3 foot tall square stems. The Clary Sage blooms in summer through early fall. Clary Sages prefer full sun and average garden soil. The soil must be well drained and not overly fertile. This Sage is a great plant for dry, rocky soils. Plant this easy-to-grow plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Clary Sage is used for tea, and the fresh or dried leaves are used the same way as sage. The leaves are also used to make sachets and potpourri.

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The Gladiolus Rose Supreme ‘Gladiolus Rose Supreme’, a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent pink colored flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Plant in groups of six or more in the garden, or grow lots of them for cuttings in a bed. To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. They make striking accents in a mixed border. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4″ deep in clay soils, 6″ deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.

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The Mini Pot Obelisk is unbeatable for growing a wide range of climbing plants such as sweet peas, roses, and clematis. This Obelisk creates an instant and lasting impact.

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