We asked nurseries, plant breeders and wholesalers, and seed companies to tell us about new plants they’re excited to offer to gardeners in 2015. We featured dozens of their top picks on four pages in Garden Making No. 21 Great Plants to Grow. We didn’t have room in the magazine for all of their recommendations, and have included more below. For more on favourite … [Read more...] about Plant picks: New for 2015
New plants
Wasabi coleus
Wasabi holds its bright colour without fading or spotting. Makes a dynamite combination when planted with Sultana coleus. Plants don’t produce flowers. Key facts for growing Wasabi coleus 21 in (54 cm) tall, 26 in (65 cm) wide Shade to full sun Bright chartreuse foliage compliments many flower colours. Try this with deep burgundy petunias, dark purple verbenas … [Read more...] about Wasabi coleus
Casino Light Yellow melampodium
The breeder, Takii Seed, says this cultivar is slightly taller and more vigorous than Lemon Delight. Although perfectly suitable for growing in a container, they would also make a good knee-high patch of colour in a garden bed. The plants are full of bright, cheerful daisy-type flowers that thrive in heat and humidity. Key facts about Casino Light Yellow melampodium 22 … [Read more...] about Casino Light Yellow melampodium
Superbells Cherry Star calibrachoa
This calibrachoa is from Proven Winners, the newest colour combination in their Superbells collection. Although known for their vigor and heat tolerance, the plants are susceptible to rot if watered too frequently—wait until the top few inches of soil is dry before watering. Calibrachoas look a bit like miniature petunias, to which they’re related. But unlike most petunias, … [Read more...] about Superbells Cherry Star calibrachoa
Rockapulco Coral Reef impatiens
Key facts about Rockapulco Coral Reef impatiens 13 in (33 cm) tall, 18 in (45 cm) wide Part shade to part sun Double impatiens blooms remind me of mini roses. This new introduction has an exceptionally vibrant colour, and the plants stand up to heat and humidity. —Beckie Fox, Garden Making More info: The Rockapulco Series is from Proven Winners; other colours in … [Read more...] about Rockapulco Coral Reef impatiens