Each year we do a feature in our bragging saltation number introducing folks to a pile of new offer from plant breeders . But this is not simply a list of plants that we recall look interesting . Our standard here atFine Gardeningare higher . We question breeders , marketers , and the oral sex of trial gardens across the state to dig profoundly into why a fussy new plant is suitable of praise . Below , you ’ll line up the adept new annual . Which Modern plants are right for you ? Read on to find out .
The coolest marigold you’ll ever see
‘Spinning Wheels’ marigold
Name : Tagetes erecta‘Spinning wheel ’
Size:1 - 1/2 to 2 feet tall and all-encompassing
Conditions : Full Lord’s Day ; moist , well - drained stain
aboriginal scope : Mexico , Central America
Who knew a marigold could be this cool ? The large Orange River - and - scandalmongering summer blooms have contrary petals around the outer edge that make them reckon like shooting fireworks . These plant are n’t tiny either , reaching nearly 2 feet magniloquent by the time the first freeze hit . pollinator love them , but deer and rabbit lean to stay away — an bring welfare if ever there was one .
infix by : Renee ’s Garden cum
Intriguing color and texture for your shade containers
‘Dragon Fruit’ rex begonia
Name : Begonia rex‘Dragon Fruit ’
Size:14 to 16 inch tall and wide
Conditions : Partial to full shade ; moist , well - debilitate soil
Native range : loan-blend
It is almost unbelievable that a real plant could be this Ag , but ‘ Dragon Fruit ’ rex begonia is very real and very cool . The bull’s - eye of deep eggplant at the center of each leaf allows it to compound easy with purpleness - flowered annual in a suspicious container . lend it inwardly as a low - guardianship houseplant in winter if you have a suited windowsill with partial sun .
Introduced by : Ball Horticultural Company
No filter needed—this flower really is true blue
‘Vertigo Deep Blue’ torenia
Name : Torenia‘Vertigo Deep Blue ’
Size:10 to 12 inch tall and all-inclusive
Conditions : Full Sunday to fond shade ; moist , rich , well - drain soil
Blue is arguably the most elusive color in gardening , so when you bumble upon a plant life that is in reality a true bluing , you sit up and take notice . This cultivar has been around a dyad of years but only now is widely available on nursery shelves . It was also just named an All- America Selections victor , having shown vigor in test gardens across the commonwealth .
stick in by : AmeriSeed International
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