Horsford Gardens & Nursery - Bedding Plants M
Horsford Gardens Plant Lists Resources Services Visit the Nursery Contact Us Plant Search
 

 

 

 



Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'
Black-eyed Susan

HT 24-36", FULL SUN          
Golden yellow semi-double and single blooms are 6" across. Upright growth, dense and sturdy. Great for cutting.


Salpiglossis 'Royale Chocolate'
Salpiglossis

HT 12-18 ", SUN/PART SUN           
Eye catching single rich, velvety chocolate trumpet shaped flowers with distinct throat markings. Great in mixed containers.


Salpiglossis 'Royale Yellow'
Salpiglossis

HT 12-18 ", SUN/PART SUN           
Eye catching deep, strong yellow trumpet shaped flowers with distinct throat markings. Great in mixed containers.


Salvia 'Coral Nymph'
Sage 

HT 24-26", FULL/PART SUN           
Brilliant salmon-coral and white bi-colored flowers. Bushy, semi-dwarf habit, blooms all summer. This is a great plant to mix with blue petunias.


 
Salvia farinacea 'Evolution'    
Sage

HT 16/24", SUN           
This drought tolerant variety boast 6-7" violet flower spikes, distinctly different from blue.


Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue'
Sage
HT 18-24", FULL SUN
A very popular plant both for its dark purple flower spikes which bloom all summer long and its tolerance of dry soils. Widely used in public gardens, nice cut flower.

 
Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'    Sage

HT 30-36", SUN        
This eye catching salvia has abundant, deep cobalt blue, tubular blooms and nearly black calyxes. Flowers all summer into fall. Very dramatic in the garden and bonus hummingbirds love them.


Click to see a larger photo.
Salvia 'Lady in Red'
Sage

HT 20-24", FULL/PART SUN           
Brilliant, scarlet flowers produced on loose spikes. Very heat- and drought-tolerant. Excellent in containers as well as the garden. Blooms all summer if deadheaded.


Salvia 'Mesa Azure'
Sage

HT 18-24", FULL SUN           
Dense bushy vase shaped habit with showy light lavender flowers. Great for hummingbird and butterfly gardens.


Salvia 'Mesa Purple'
Sage

HT 20-26", FULL SUN           
Dense bushy vase shaped habit with showy purple flowers. Great for hummingbird and butterfly gardens.

Salvia 'Mesa Rose'
Sage

HT 18-24 ", FULL SUN           
Dense bushy vase shaped habit with showy rose colored flowers. Great for hummingbird and butterfly gardens.


Salvia patens 'Oceana Blue'
Annual Salvia
HT 24-36", FULL SUN
Large, true blue flowers on upright spikes. Strong enough to be mixed into the perennial border, or use as a cut flower. Try mixing this wonderful color with yellow.

 
Scaevola atropurpurea 'Chat Noir'        
Annual Pincushion Flower  
  
 

HT 18", SUN      
Dark red, nearly black flowers have white tips. Double pincushion flower with a delightful fragrance. Long vase life.


 
Scaevola 'Brilliant'        
Fan Flower  
  
 

HT 12", SUN/PART SUN      
This semi-trailing plant sports sky blue fans and loves summer heat. A more compact growth habit than other scaevolas. Adversely affected by drying out or soggy soil.


 
Scaevola 'Fan White'   
Scaevola

HT 15", SUN    
Lovely White fan shaped flowers cover this plant. Great in mixed baskets, mixed containers and window boxes.


 
Snapdragon 'Arrow Mix'      Antirrhinum 

HT 20-24 ", FULL SUN          
This snapdragon has strong central stems with dense lateral branches that stand up to wind and rain. Colors range from deep red, orange, pinks and yellow.


Snapdragon 'Rocket Bronze'     Antirrhinum 

HT 30-36", FULL SUN          
The "Rocket" series is the tallest of the snaps. They are the best for cuts or fillers in the back of the garden. This one is apricot with shades of pastel pink. Average moisture, fertile soil.


Snapdragon 'Rocket Red'     Antirrhinum 

HT 30-36", FULL SUN          
Tall, bright red flowers are borne on strong stems that hold their own in the garden or in the vase. Nice contrast to dahlias and roses. Also a good companion plant for Buddleia. Average moisture, fertile soil, tolerates hard frost.


 
Snapdragon 'Rocket Rose'        Antirrhinum    

HT 30-36", SUN           
The perfect flower; it's tall, its color is neutral, and its stem is strong. Plant some rocket rose snaps and enjoy them through October!


 
Snapdragon 'Rocket Yellow'     Antirrhinum       

HT 30-36", FULL SUN          
Tall, sunny yellow flowers are borne on strong stems that hold their own in the garden or in the vase. Nice contrast to dahlias and roses. Also a good companion plant for Buddleia. Average moisture, fertile soil, tolerates hard frost.


Strobilanthes dyerianus
Persian Shield
HT 2-4', SUN/PART SUN     
A stunning accent for summer containers or your border planting. Large, outstanding, metallic-purple leaves are lined with iridescent silver.

Sunpatiens 'Compact Blush Pink'
Sunpatiens
HT 24", FULL SUN     
Impatiens that look like New Guineas but for full sun and full summer heat. Compact plants with dark green foliage and blushing pink blooms. Use in mixed containers or in a sunny spot in your garden.

Sunpatiens 'Compact Magenta'
Sunpatiens
HT 24 ", FULL SUN     
Impatiens that look like New Guineas but for full sun and full summer heat. Compact plants with dark green foliage and deep purple blooms. Use in mixed containers or in a sunny spot in your garden.

Sunpatiens 'Spreading Corona'
Sunpatiens
HT 18 ", FULL SUN     
Impatiens that look like New Guineas but for full sun and full summer heat. Compact plants with dark green foliage and iridescent coral blooms. Use in mixed containers or in a sunny spot in your garden.

<--previous page | next page -->