Dan West Garden Center
November 2008 Newsletter©
Planting for Fall Color
and a glimpse of Spring
Hello again! This month’s discussion is about fall color. Before we get into which plants give us color, let’s talk a little about why and how this happens. Leaves begin to turn colors in the fall not so much because of the cooler temperatures, but because of the length of the night. Chlorophyll (the green pigment) breaks down in sunlight, so it is continually made by the plant. When the amount of darkness reaches a certain point, the cells at the base of a leaf where it attaches to the stem begin to divide rapidly. This causes a corky layer to form which traps sugars in the leaf and prevents the flow of water and nutrients into the leaf. Without the nutrients, chlorophyll production slows or stops exposing other pigments. Carotene and xanthophylls are orange and yellow but are masked by the more predominant chlorophyll. As the chlorophyll disappears, the yellow becomes visible. Sunlight and plant enzymes convert some sugars to anthocyanin, the red and purple color of leaves. The more acidic the sap, the more red color you get. If it’s less acidic, you get more purple color. This same process happens on apples that are red on one side and green on the other.
The intensity of the color is influenced by the weather. Warm sunny days, cool nights and dry weather increases the concentration of sugars which increases the production of anthocyanin and gives you the best fall color. Since not all plants start at the same time, and we have such a diverse range of plants in the Mid South, our fall color lasts for a month or more. Not all plants contain or make other pigments. Some just turn brown from tannin left in the tissue.
Here are some of the best fall color plants for the Mid-South.
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BOTANICAL ANME |
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PURPLE |
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ASH, GREEN |
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FRAXINUS PENNSYLVANICA |
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FRAXINUS AMERICANA |
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BEAUTYBUSH |
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KOLKWITZIA SPECIES |
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BIRCH, RIVER |
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BETULA NIGRA |
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CELASTRUS SCANDENS |
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BLACKGUM |
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NYSSA SYLVAICA |
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BLUEBERRY |
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VACCINUM ASHEI |
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BURNING BUSH |
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EUONYMUS ALATUS |
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CHERRY, OKAME |
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PRUNUS X INCAMP 'OKAME' |
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CHOKEBERRY |
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CRAPE MYRTLE |
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LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIES |
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DOGWOOD |
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CORNUS SPECIES |
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ULMUS SPECIES |
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FRINGE TREE |
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CHIONANTHUS VIRGINICUS |
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GINKGO |
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GINKGO BILOBA |
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HICKORY |
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CARYA SPECIES |
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HORNBEAM |
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CARPINUS SPECIES |
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HYDRANGEA SPECIES |
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VITIS SPECIES |
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LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA |
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SERVICEBERRY |
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AMELANCHIER SPECIES |
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SILVERBELL |
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HALESIA SPECIES |
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STYRAX SPECIES |
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SMOKETREE |
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COTINUS SPECIES |
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SOURWOOD |
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QXYDENDRUM ARBOREUM |
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SPIRAEA SPECIES |
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RHUS SPECIES |
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CLETHRA SPECIES |
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LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA |
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SWEET SHRUB |
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CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS |
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ITEA SPECIES |
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PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS |
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We grow many of the perennials that we offer each spring, at our Hwy 64 location. Here’s a peek at the varieties we are growing for the spring of 2009 (subject to supplier availability). There are others that we are awaiting confirmation on and hundreds of other varieties that we purchase from other growers to complete our spring selection.
Most of the following will be offered in 3 quart containers and be retail ready in early April. Quart and 4” perennials will be available in late February or early March, weather permitting.
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ACHILLEA |
GERANIUM |
HOSTA |
PERSICARIA |
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MIL. ANGELIQUE |
BROOKSIDE |
GUACOMOLE |
PINK ELEPHANT |
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CORONATION GOLD |
JOHNSON'S BLUE |
HI HO SILVER |
PHLOX PANICULATA |
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MIL. GLORIA JEAN |
KARMINA |
HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS |
ALL-IN-ONE |
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MOONSHINE |
ROZANNE |
JACK OF DIAMONDS |
BABY FACE |
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AGASTACHE |
TINY MONSTER |
KOMODO DRAGON |
BLUE PARADISE |
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APRICOT SPRITE |
GRASSES |
KROSSA REGAL |
DAVID |
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APACHE SUNSET |
HAKONECHLOA ALL GOLD |
LADY GUINEVERE |
DAVID'S LAVENDER |
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ASCLEPIAS |
HAKONECHLOA AUREOLA |
LAKSIDE ZINGER |
EVA CULLUM |
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CINDERELLA |
HAKONECHLOA NICOLAS |
LONESOME DOVE |
JUNIOR DANCE |
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GAY BUTTERFLIES |
HELLEBORUS |
ON STAGE |
JUNIOR DREAM |
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TUBEROSA |
CHERRY BLOSSOM |
ORANGE MARMALADE |
LAURA |
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ASTILBE |
GOLDEN SUNRISE |
PANDORA'S BOX |
LIZZY |
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DELFT LACE |
HEMEROCALLIS |
PARADIGM |
MINI STAR |
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DEUTSCHLAND |
ALWAYS AFTERNOON |
PEANUT |
ORANGE PERFECTION |
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FANAL |
APRICOT SPARKLES |
SAGAE |
PIXIE MIRACLE GRACE |
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GLOW |
AUTUMN RED |
SIEB ELEGANS |
PIXIE TWINKLE |
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LOLLYPOP |
BARBARA MITCHELL |
FRANCES WILLIAMS |
RED MAGIC |
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MILK & HONEY |
BELLA LUGOSI |
SO SWEET |
RED RIDING HOOD |
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MONTGOMERY |
BLACK STOCKINGS |
STAINED GLASS |
SHORTY WHITE |
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PEACH BLOSSOM |
CUSTARD CANDY |
SUM & SUBSTANCE |
LT PINK FLAME |
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RHEINLAND |
DARING DECEPTION |
HALCYON |
LILAC FLAME |
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VALERIE |
EENIE FANFARE |
THE RAZOR'S EDGE |
PINK FLAME |
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VISIONS |
FIRE AND FOG |
THUNDERBOLT |
PURPLE FLAME |
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VISIONS IN PINK |
FIRE KING |
MEDIO VARIEGATA |
WHITE FLAME |
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COREOPSIS |
FOOLED ME |
VIM & VIGOR |
PHYSOSTEGIA |
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EARLY SUNRISE |
FRENCH LINGERIE |
WIDE BRIM |
MISS MANNERS |
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FLYING SAUCER |
GENTLE SHEPARD |
IRIS ENSATA |
POLEMONIUM |
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JETHRO TULL |
GOING BANANAS |
VARIEGATA |
BRESSINGHAM PURPLE |
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LITTLE SUNDAIL |
HAPPY RETURNS |
IRIS GERMANICA |
STWY TO HEAVEN |
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MOONBEAM |
HYPERION |
BEVERLY SILLS |
TOUCH OF CLASS |
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PRESTO |
JOAN SENIOR |
BEFORE THE STORM |
PULMONARIA |
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SIENNA SUNSET |
MARY REED |
EDITH WOLFORD |
MAJESTE |
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ZAGREB |
PURPLE D'ORO |
HARVEST OF MEMORIES |
RASPBERRY SPLASH |
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CORYDALIS |
RUBY STELLA |
IMMORTALITY |
RUDBECKIA |
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BERRY EXCITING |
SALIERI |
MARKSMAN |
CITY GARDEN |
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LUTEA |
SPACECOAST |
RARE TREAT |
EARLY BIRD GOLD |
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CROCOSIMA |
STELLA D'ORO |
ROCK STAR |
HENRY EILERS |
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EMBERGLOW |
STRAWBERRY CANDY |
SPARTAN |
INDIAN SUMMER |
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LUCIFER |
TUSCAWILLA TIGRESS |
SUPERSTITION |
PRARIE SUN |
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WALBURTON YELLOW |
HEUCHERA |
IRIS PUMILA |
GOLDSTRUM |
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DIANTHUS |
BLACK BEAUTY |
BOO |
SALVIA |
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APPLE SLICE |
CARAMEL |
IRIS PALLIDA |
BLUE HILLS |
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COCONUT PUNCH |
CITRONELLE |
VARIEGATA |
CARDONNA |
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DESMOND |
ENCORE |
IRIS SIBERICA |
EAST FRIESLAND |
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DRAGON FRUIT |
GEORGIA PEACH |
CAESARS BROTHER |
EVELINE |
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POMEGRANITE KISS |
HOLLYWOOD |
PINK HAZE |
MAY NIGHT |
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RASBERRY SWIRL |
LIME RICKEY |
STRAWBERRY FAIR |
PINK FRIESLAND |
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SANGRIA SPLASH |
HEUCHERA |
LEUCANTHEMUM |
PURPLE VOLCANO |
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STRAWBERRY SORBET |
MIDNIGHT ROSE |
AGLAIA |
SNOW HILL |
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DICENTRA |
PALACE PURPLE |
AMELIA |
SCABIOSA |
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GOLD HEART |
PEACH FLAMBE |
BECKY |
BEAUJOLAIS BONNETS |
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KING OF HEARTS |
PISTACHE |
GOLDRUSH |
PINK LEMONADE |
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LUXRIANT |
PURPLE PETTICOATS |
LITTLE PRINCESS |
SEDUM |
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SNOWDRIFT |
SPARKLING BURGANDY |
SNOWCAP |
AUTUMN DELIGHT |
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SPECTABILIS |
TIRAMISU |
SONNENSCHEIN |
SUNSET CLOUD |
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SPECTABILIS ALBA |
VENUS |
SUNNYSIDE UP |
SEMPERVIVUM |
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ECHINACEA |
HEURCHERELLA |
LIATRIS |
PILIOSEUM |
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ALL THAT JAZZ |
ALABAMA SUNRISE |
SPICATA |
RED BEAUTY |
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COCONUT LIME |
DAYGLOW PINK |
FLORISTAN WHITE |
SANFORD HYBRIDS |
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FRAGRANT ANGEL |
STOPLIGHT |
KOBOLD |
SILVERINE |
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GREEN JEWEL |
HOSTA |
LOBELIA |
SOLIDAGO |
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KIM'S KNEE HIGH |
AMERICAN ICON |
CARDINALIS |
LITTLE LEMON |
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KIM'S MOPHEAD |
ARISTOCRAT |
FAN SCARLET |
STOKESIA |
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MAGNUS |
AUGUST MOON |
QUEEN VICTORIA |
HONEYSONG PURPLE |
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PINK DBL DELIGHT |
BLUE ANGEL |
MALVA |
PURPLE PIXIE |
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PIXIE MEADOW BRITE |
BLUE CADET |
BLUE FOUNTAIN |
TIARELLA |
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RAZZMATAZZ |
BLUE IVORY |
MAURITIANA |
BLACK SNOWFLAKE |
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RUBY STAR |
BLUE MAMMOTH |
ZEBRINA |
JEEPERS CREEPERS |
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SUMMER SKY |
BLUE MOUSE EARS |
MONARDA |
SPRING SYMPHONY |
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SUNDOWN |
BRESSINGHAM BLUE |
GARDENVIEW SCAR |
SUGAR & SPICE |
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SUNRISE |
CAMEO |
GRAND PARADE |
TRADESCANTIA |
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SUNSET |
CHRISTMAS TREE |
JACOB CLINE |
BILBERRY ICE |
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TWILIGHT |
AUREOMARGINATA |
MARSHALL'S DELIGHT |
BLUE DENIM |
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VINTAGE WINE |
EARTH ANGEL |
PETITE DELIGHT |
SWEET KATE |
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VIRGIN |
EMPRESS WU |
PETITE WONDER |
VERONICA |
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WHITE SWAN |
FIRE ISLAND |
RASPBERRY WINE |
FOXY LADY |
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EUPATORIUM |
FIRST FROST |
MUKDENIA |
GEORGIA BLUE |
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LITTLE JOE |
FRANCEE |
KARASUBA |
RAMONA |
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FERNS |
GINKO CRAIG |
PENSTEMON |
ROYAL CANDLES |
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ATHYRIUM FRIZELLIAE |
GOLD STANDARD |
MYSTICA |
SONJA |
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ATHYRIUM OKANUM |
GRAND PRIZE |
PRETTY PETTICOAT |
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Not only do we grow some 10,000 perennials at Dan West, we also pot around 4,000 bare root roses.
Most of our roses come from Jackson & Perkins, but we also buy from Weeks Roses and just as we do with perennials, we buy some already potted from other wholesale growers.
Here’s a preview of our 2009 list. These are the varieties that we will pot, prune and grow at our Hwy 64 location.
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(FL) = Floribunda (GC) = Ground Cover (GR) = Grandiflora (HT) = Hybrid Tea (OF) = Old Fashioned (Shr) = Shrub Rose (M) = Miniature |
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2009 All-American Rose Award Winners |
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CAREFREE SPIRIT (SH) |
2009 AARS winner, Colorful deep cherry-red blend blooms, good disease resistance. |
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CINCO DE MAYO (FL) |
2009 AARS winner, Indescribable blend of smoked lavender and red-orange blooms, apple fragrance. |
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PINK PROMISE |
2009 AARS Winner, a portion of all proceeds goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. |
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Jackson & Perkins 2009 Award Winner |
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SWEETNESS (GR) |
Soft, versatile lavender blooms, intoxicating sweet lemon fragrance. |
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BUSH ROSES |
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APERITIF (HT) |
Long lasting, sunny yellow blossoms on long stems, easy to grow. |
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APRIL IN PARIS (HT) |
Classic seashell buds, pale dawn pink edged in soft pink, cuts well, intense tea fragrance. |
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AROMATHERAPY (HT) |
Perfect pink, long lasting, one of the most fragrant roses ever. |
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BELOVED (HT) |
Ideal cutting rose with thick, velvety red petals, disease resistant. |
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BILLY GRAHAM (HT) |
Large pink flowers with deep pink reverse, delicate sweet scent. |
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BLACK CHERRY (FL) |
2006 JP Floribunda of the Year, cherry red petals edged in velvety black, damask scent. |
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BLACK MAGIC (HT) |
Vivid dark red, cuts well, highly mildew resistant, subtle sweet fragrance. |
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BRANDY (HT)* |
1982 AARS, rich golden apricot, fragrant. |
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BRIGADOON (HT) |
Buds open to a rich cream color that blushes to hues of coral pink and strawberry carmine. |
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BRILLIANT PINK ICEBERG (FL) |
Cerise pink & cream blend, heavy bloom producer. |
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CHICAGO PEACE (HT) |
Blooms are blend of pink and yellow. Has slightly fruity scent. |
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CRYSTALLINE (HT) |
Classic white with moderate fragrance, heat tolerant. |
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DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES (HT) |
Portion of each purchase goes to charity. Ivory overlaid with clear pink blush. |
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DISNEYLAND (FL) |
The official rose of the Disneyland®, spectacular array of colors — apricot, copper, orange and pink |
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DOLLY PARTON (HT) |
Orange red, full figured buds, powerful perfume. |
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DOUBLE DELIGHT (HT)* |
1977 AARS. Creamy white bud with ruby tips, fragrant. |
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DREAM COME TRUE (GR)* |
2008 AARS Winner, clear yellow, ruby red edges, very disease resistant, mild tea fragrance. |
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EASY GOING (FL) |
Golden peachy yellow, bright green foliage, vigorous and disease resistant. |
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ELLE (HT) |
Shell pink with yellow, more compact than most tea roses, strong citrus and spice fragrance. |
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ENCHANTED EVENING (FL) |
The hypnotic citrus scent beautifully complements the large clusters of lavender blossoms. |
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FIREFIGHTER (HT) |
A large super-fragrant long-stemmed rich-red, portion of each sale goes to 9-11 victims fund. |
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FRAGRANT CLOUD (HT)* |
Bright coral red, fragrant. |
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FRAGRANT PLUM (GR) |
Lavender, purple blush, long stems, strong fruity scent. |
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GEMINI (HT)* |
Exceptional hybrid tea, luscious coral-on-cream, excellent flower form. |
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GENTLE GIANT (HT) |
Monstrous vibrant pink buds and blossoms with an inner glow of golden yellow, long stems. |
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GRANADA (HT) |
1964 AARS, orange, yellow and red blend, fragrant. |
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HENRY FONDA (HT) |
Distinct, deep yellow blossoms complemented by dark green foliage. |
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HOT COCOA (FL)* |
2003 AARS, chocolaty orange to dark red blooms, deep orange reverse, disease resistant. |
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ICEBERG (FL)* |
One of the top 10 roses in the world, pointed buds, crisp white flowers, disease resistant. |
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INGRID BERGMAN (HT)* |
Dark red, full double blooms, velvety texture, handles heat well, sweet fragrance. |
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JOHN F. KENNEDY (HT) |
Presidential white. |
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JULIA CHILD (FL)* |
2006 AARS, loved by Julia for its butter gold color, licorice scent and great disease resistance. |
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JUST JOEY (HT) |
Rich apricot, intoxicating fragrance. |
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KIMBERLINA (FL) |
One of the healthiest, toughest, most vigorous floribundas ever introduced, light pink blooms |
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LADY BIRD (HT) |
A large-flowered coral orange bloom with a striking, warm color, great vase life, and long stems |
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LEGENDS (HT) |
Humungous blossoms of rich ruby red, one of the largest flowers, mild fruity scent. |
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LET FREEDOM RING (HT) |
Red flowers of impeccable form, great vase life. |
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LIVIN EASY (FL) |
1996 AARS, apricot orange, moderate fragrance, vigorous bloomer, disease resistant. |
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MARDI GRAS (FL)* |
2008 AARS Winner, flamboyant pink and yellow flowers that intensify with maturity, light fragrance. |
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MEDALLION (HT)* |
1973 AARS, peach to soft apricot. |
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MIDAS TOUCH (HT)* |
1994 AARS, bright yellow blossoms, consistent bloomer, moderate fragrance. |
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MISTER LINCOLN (HT)* |
1965 AARS, deep velvety red, fragrant. |
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MOONDANCE (FL) |
2007 AARS Winner/ Floribunda of the Year, large white flowers, raspberry fragrance, mildew resistant. |
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MOONSTONE (HT) |
White finely edged with pink, huge blooms, great for cutting. |
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NANCY REAGAN(HT) |
These profoundly graceful, perfectly formed blossoms progress from light apricot to a deeper shade |
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NEPTUNE (HT) |
Big lavender blossoms edged lightly in purple, powerful sweet scent, vigorous. |
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OKLAHOMA (HT) |
Velvety black-red petals, strong rose fragrance, large leaves. |
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OLYMPIAD (HT)* |
Abundant brilliant red blooms, hardy. |
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OPENING NIGHT (HT) |
1998 AARS, true bright red, large double blooms, long stems, slight fragrance. |
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OUR LADY OF GUAD (FL) |
dark pink buds that slowly unfurl to light-catching, silvery pink blossoms |
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PEACE (HT)* |
1946 AARS, yellow blend. |
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POPE JOHN PAUL II (HT) |
2007 Introduction, white. |
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PRISTINE (HT) |
White with pink tinge. |
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QUEEN ELIZABETH (GR)* |
1955 AARS, orchid pink buds. |
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RADIANT PERFUME (GR) |
Lemony scent, JP's most fragrant yellow rose, large, long-stemmed blooms. |
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RIO SAMBA (HT)* |
Gold with blushes of red, light fragrance, strong and vigorous. |
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RONALD REAGAN (HT) |
Whitish-pink buds edged in red hint of a luminous reverse within. |
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SHEER BLISS (HT) |
Sweetly fragrant, creamy white blooms blushed with a soft pink at the center. |
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SHEER MAGIC (HT) |
2007 JP Rose of the Year, big, deep coral-blushed blooms, disease resistant. |
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SIGNATURE (HT) |
Long pointed deep pink buds opening to pink with cream base. |
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SONIA (GR) |
Soft coral pink, sweet and fruity fragrance, excellent for cutting. |
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ST. PATRICK (HT)* |
1996 AARS, yellow gold shaded green, slight fragrance, a yellow that likes the heat. |
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STRIKE IT RICH (GR)* |
2007 AARS Winner, deep golden yellow spun with orange-pink, long elegant buds. |
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SUNBRIGHT (HT)* |
1984 JP Rose of the Year, deep yellow buds. |
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SUNSPRITE (FL) |
Bright yellow, strong fragrance. |
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SUNSTRUCK (HT) |
Pink double blossoms reminiscent of cabbage roses, heavy tea rose perfume. |
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TAHITIAN SUNSET (HT)* |
Peachy apricot pink with yellow highlights, good disease resistance, strong licorice scent. |
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TIFFANY (HT)* |
1955 AARS, pink, yellow base. |
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TOPAZ JEWEL |
Ruby red, gigantic blossoms, big opulent buds. |
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TOUCH OF CLASS (HT)* |
1986 AARS, warm pink shaded coral and cream. |
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TROPICANA (HT)* |
1963 AARS, clear orange, fragrant. |
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TRULY YOURS (HT) |
Compact plant with large clear pink flowers. |
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VETERAN'S HONOR (HT) |
Long lasting deep red blooms, sales benefit a special veteran's care fund. |
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CLIMBERS |
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CL. AMERICA* |
1976 AARS, coral salmon, fragrant, repeat bloomer. |
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CL. BLAZE OF GLORY |
Novel orange color absolutely sizzles in the landscape |
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CL. DON JUAN* |
Deep velvety red, fragrant, free flowering. |
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CL. DREAM WEAVER |
Bright coral pink flowers, summer long flowering, light antique rose scent. |
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CL. JACOB'S ROBE |
Blushing yellow and peach multi-color, blooms on new and old wood, moderate spicy scent. |
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CL.JOSEPH'S COAT |
Double flowers with ever-changing colorful hues, blooms on new and old wood, light tea scent. |
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CL. LACE CASCADE |
Ultra-low-maintenance climber providing fountains of pristine white blooms on long arching canes. |
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CL. NEW DAWN |
Cameo pink, fragrant, repeat blooming, disease resistant. |
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CL. SCENT FROM ABOVE |
Free flowering white, resembles hydrangea flower, disease resistant, blooms on new wood, little scent. |
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CL. SKY'S THE LIMIT |
Yellow flowers, very good repeat bloomer, slight fruity fragrance. |
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CL. SOARING SPIRIT |
Ever-changing pastel pink, yellow & cream colored flowers, part of sale goes to 9/11 victims fund. |
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CL. SOCIAL CLIMBER |
Good coverage, old fashion pink flowers, sweet spicy scent. |
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CL. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN |
Strong lateral growth, red blooms, good repeat bloomer, very disease resistant, light sweet scent. |
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CL. WHITE DAWN* |
White, heavy bloomer, disease resistant, fragrant, recurrent bloomer. |
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ANTIQUE ROSES |
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BALLERINA |
Wonderfully fragrant flowers are pink with white centers, blooming in hydrangea-like clusters. |
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BARONNE PROVOST |
A rich, soft pink Its double blossoms are exceedingly fragrant. Blooms freely all season. |
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BLANC DBLE DE COUBERT |
Pure white large double flowers saturated with fragrance. |
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LINDA CAMPBELL |
Strong red color flowers, very good repeat bloomer, LOVES HEAT. |
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MOJE HAMMARBERG |
Spice scented magenta semi-double flowers, compact plant. |
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ROSE DE RESCHT |
Deep pink flowers. Growth habit is dense and compact on a vigorous bush. |
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SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON |
Enormous soft pink flowers, compact plant to 3', strong spicy sweet fragrance. |
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ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN (CLIMBER) |
Famous climber, deep rose blooms all season, perfect for covering an arch or wall. |
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DAVID AUSTIN ROSES |
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ABRAHAM DARBY* |
Soft peachy pink with a pale yellow reverse, delicious fragrance. |
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FALSTAFF |
Large, cupped, full-petaled flowers of dark crimson mature to deep fuchsia. |
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GERTRUDE JEKYLL |
Large deep pink flowers, strong damask fragrance. |
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GRAHAM THOMAS |
Big cupped flowers of soft yellow gold, sweetly perfumed, can become very large. |
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WINDERMERE |
Pure cream flowers, fruity essence with grapefruit overtones. |
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SHRUB ROSES |
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CAREFREE BEAUTY (SHR) |
Large pink flowers, slight apple scent, good disease resistance. |
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CAREFREE DELIGHT (SHR) |
Soft pastel pink flowers, profuse bloomer, disease resistant, light sweet scent. |
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CAREFREE WONDER (SHR) |
Radiant hot-pink and white colored flowers, good disease resistance. |
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CITRUS SPLASH (SHR) |
Yellow and orange striped flowers, light to pink, profuse bloomer, fruity fragrance. |
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CRYSTAL FAIRY (SHR) |
Bright white blooms all season long. |
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DOUBLE KNOCK OUT (SHR) |
Fluorescent double cherry red flowers, a real traffic stopper, orange hips in the fall. |
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HAPPY CHAPPY (GC) |
Unique apricot and yellow flowers, compact plant to 2', profuse flowering, light scent. |
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HOME RUN (SHR) |
Flame red offspring of Knock Out, just as resistant to black spot and other diseases. |
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KNOCK OUT (SHR) |
Fluorescent cherry red flowers, a real traffic stopper, orange hips in the fall. |
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LADY ELSIE MAY (SHR) |
Coral flowers, good disease resistance. |
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LITTLE CHAP (GC) |
Bright pink flowers on small compact plant. |
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LOVELY FAIRY (SHR) |
Vibrant deep pink, free flowering, disease resistant, and apple scented. |
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MIDNIGHT BLUE (SHR) |
Black velvet purple blooms with spicy clove fragrance. |
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PINK KNOCK OUT (SHR)* |
Medium pink color, same great habit and black spot resistance as Knock Out. |
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RAINBOW KNOCK OUT (SHR)* |
2007 AARS award winner, coral pink buds open to flowers ranging from pink to orange. |
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ROSEBERRY BLANKET |
Giant fuchsia-toned clusters of blossoms on a very resilient plant. |
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RED FAIRY (SHR) |
Double red flowers, small blooms in clusters, hardy and disease resistant, slight fragrance. |
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RED RIBBONS (GC) |
Striking crimson flowers set in clusters, easy to care for, and blooms repeatedly |
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SNOWCONE (SHR) |
Pure white blooms that flower in cone shaped, hydrangea-like clusters, vigorous. |
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SPRING FEVER (GC) |
Apple blossom pink, fades to white, good container plant, black spot free, light scent. |
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WATERCOLORS (SHR) |
Blooms range from yellow, to pink, to cerise and ruby tones, moderate apple scent. |
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, this is a reminder to read the December 2006 newsletter about the care of holiday plants, cut and live Christmas trees and fresh greenery. Our Fraser firs, fresh wreaths and roping will be arriving the weekend before Thanksgiving.
This coming weekend (November 8th and 9th) is our Christmas Open House. We invite you to come and see one of the largest selections of quality artificial Christmas trees in the Mid-South. Come and enjoy the refreshments and enter to win one of many door prizes that will be given away.
This was last month’s mystery plant. It is a Trident Maple, Acer buergerianum. This is a great, small to medium size tree for medians, sidewalk areas or small gardens. It grows to 30’ tall and 20’ wide.
Since we’re talking about fall color, here’s the mystery plant for November. What’s the red vine attached to the tree? Here are a few hints…
It’s related to cashews and ginkgo biloba and first described by Capt John Smith in 1609.
The contest ends on November 15th. Drop by either store to enter or you can email your entry to questions@danwestonline.com. One winner, selected from all correct entries, will receive a $25 Dan West Gift Certificate.
Thanks again, for shopping with us at Dan West! We really appreciate your business!