Key facts about Sunpatiens Carmine Red 20 in (50 cm) tall, 24 in (60 cm) wide Part sun This dark red New Guinea impatiens has a vigorous growth habit with a noticeable spreading habit, making it an excellent choice for landscape applications. —Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph More info: The Sunpatiens Series comes in other colours, too: corona, salmon and … [Read more...] about Sunpatiens Carmine Red
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Cool Wave Series pansies
Key facts about Cool Wave Series pansies 8 in (20 cm) tall, 24-30 in (60-76 cm) spread Part to full sun This mix of white, blue blush and yellow pansies has a strong trailing habit—a new trait. It’s also winter hardy, like many new pansies. —Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph More info: These are perfect in baskets and window boxes—the long stems will cascade … [Read more...] about Cool Wave Series pansies
3D Silver osteospermum
20 in (50 cm) tall, 34 in (86 cm) wide Part to full sun The 3D series of osteospermum has excellent heat tolerance and unique double flowers that are long lasting. —Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph More info 3D Silver is one in a series of new osteospermums, also called African daisies. The other colours are purple and pink. The flowers on older varieties of … [Read more...] about 3D Silver osteospermum
Magnum Fire New Guinea impatiens
Magnum Fire New Guinea impatiens 8 in (20 cm) tall, 14 in (35 cm) wide Part sun Super-sized flowers in a vivid, striking shade of scarlet—definitely an attention getter in a flower bed or in a container. —Beckie Fox, Garden Making More info: Enormous flowers that sit just above the foliage cover the plants. Bred by Dummen. No. 9 of 15 New Plants for … [Read more...] about Magnum Fire New Guinea impatiens
XXL Veracruz dahlia
Key facts about XXL Veracruz dahlia 22-60 in (55-60 cm) tall, 35-26 in (64-66 cm) wide Part to full sun The two-tone flowers on this mid-height dahlia would tie in well with white and violet colour schemes. Remove flowers as they fade to keep plants blooming throughout the season.—Beckie Fox, Garden Making More info: Bred by Dummen, the compact plants have large … [Read more...] about XXL Veracruz dahlia