The Nemesia Blue Bird, ‘Nemesia fruticans hybrids’, was bred in Germany and England. These sweet scented blooms fill the air with their fragrant aroma when the sun hits the flowers. Proven Winners introduces Blue Bird, with it’s blue flowers, to join the Nemesia line of old favorites. Blue Birds scoff at cold weather and keep blooming right through frosts in early spring and late fall. They have a compact form with strong upright flowers. They’re superb in planters or baskets where you can catch wind of the refreshing fragrance. This Proven Winners plant has colors that range from glowing bright hues to the softest pastels. This plant is outstanding in hanging baskets, combos, and window boxes. Nemesia hates drought so ensure the soil is kept moist. They perform best in cool gardens or in partial shade in hot areas. The compact plants produce and abundance of showy flowers all summer long.For zones 8-11, this plant can also be a perennial.Pick your color….
Category: Blue or Purple Flowering Annuals
Scaevola Whirlwind Blue Fan Flower
The Scaevola Whirlwind™ Blue Fan Flower, Scaevola aemula ‘Whirlwind™ Blue Fan Flower’ (PP17840), a Proven Winner selection, has non-stop flowers, attractive foliage, and better branching than other Scaevola. This new series tolerates a wide range of conditions and endures stress without leaf loss. They have an open, prostrate habit. This ‘Blue Fan Flower’ is a knockout with its dark blue flowers.This new series tolerates a wide range of conditions and endures stress without leaf loss. They have an open, prostrate habit. This ‘Whirlwind™ Blue Fan Flower’ is a knockout with its beautiful blue flowers!‘Whirlwind™ Blue Fan Flower’ is immune to extremes in temperatures and conditions. They are stunning in combination planter or alone; self-cleaning, deadheading not necessary.Apply fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots. This will help ensure the best possible performance!For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial; otherwise it is an annual.* Blue flowers* Prostrate habit* No dead heading Pick your color….
Cuphea Lavender Lace
Great in Mass Plantings and in ContainersThe Cuphea Lavender Lace, ‘Cuphea rosea’, is a Proven Selections plant that is used in combos and containers. Lavender Lace can be used as a landscape or ornamental plant. They produce masses of purple flowers from spring through fall. Summers heat will not stop these unique flowers. In warm climates it is an ever blooming perennial. The stems become slightly woody, arching and weather tough conditions. Place them in well drained soil and then look for Hummingbirds as they begin to flower. Pinching in early summer will promote branching. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.* Months of blooms spring through fall* Thrives in heat* Easy to grow Pick your color….