New flower varieties for Spring 2013

- by Debra Anchors

The gardens are just getting ready for their winter’s sleep and already I am dreaming of additions I will make in next spring.  There are some stunning new varieties of plants available to gardeners in spring, 2013; these are only a few of my favorites. What do you think of these new introductions from Proven Winners and Hort Couture?

Primula Blue Zebra

Primula Blue Zebra
An annual, this new primrose can be grown from seed. This truly unique plant blooms with blue and white striped flowers with golden eyes.

Superbells® Lemon Slice - Calibrachoa

Superbells® Lemon Slice - Calibrachoa
This slightly bushy, annual, mini-petunia is bright yellow with five white flashes.

'Pardon My Purple' Monarda

'Pardon My Purple' Monarda didyma

A petite new perennial, 'Pardon My Purple' (Bee Balm) blooms with fuchsia purple flowers in mid summer.

‘Coconut Punch’ Dianthus

‘Coconut Punch’ Dianthus

Fragrant flowers open deep red on this perennial, with white blotches in the center of each petal.

‘Hocus Pocus’ Veronica

‘Hocus Pocus’ Veronica

Long, violet purple wands comprise the top two-thirds of this new perennial, larger than other varieties.

Lo & Behold™ ‘Lilac Chip’ Buddleia

Lo & Behold™ ‘Lilac Chip’ Buddleia

Standing only two-to-three feet tall, this shrub is a new addition to the Dwarf Butterfly Bush family.

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-Debra

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