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This large-flowered traditional pink rain lily blooms numerous times each summer/fall, usually following a rain. These special bulbs are uniquely suited for warm climates and require virtually no maintenance. FEATURES Bloom/Feature One of the largest blooms and bulb amongst rain lilies. 3-4 successive blooms. Plant Type Spring Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season None Dimension 6" H x clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall Soil Type Any Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS plant in full sun soil should be 2-3” over the bulb natural rainfall is best; summer irrigation is o.k.

Red blooms that appear in early fall; returns year after year. This triploid mule has proven Texas tough and, while not producing seed, it offsets quite readily and produces more bulbs and larger flowers than its modern counterpart from Japan. Some say that the flowers bloom two weeks after the first good fall rain. The foliage follows the flower, staying green well through the winter and into late spring. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Red Lily blooms that appear in early fall; return year after year Plant Type Fall Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8,9,10 Zone Detail Hardy to -10 F Key Features heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming, fall blooming Use border, container, accent Exposure Full-sun to Part-shade Bloom Season fall Dimension 18-24" H x clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall Soil Type Any Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Plant in full winter sun Soil should be 2-3” over the bulb Only needs natural rainfall, but irrigation is o.k.

Covers with pure white blooms in spring, and sporadically through summer and fall; dense, green foliage with lime green new growth. Layered growth habit requires little pruning. FEATURES Bloom/Feature White ribbons in spring/summer Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 7,8,9,10 Zone Detail Hardy to 0 F Key Features Fall blooming, deer resistant, reblooming, dwarf Use Accent, container, mass planting, slope, hedge Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Spring, summer, fall Dimension 3-4' H x 3-4' W Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Early spring Pruning Shape after spring bloom PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

White Crinum lilies are tough and bloom prolifically. The white lily shaped blooms appear from the spring through mid-summer atop three to four foot stalks. The lush foliage of this crinum makes any summer garden stay beautiful all summer long and sometimes continues to offer a late summer repeat bloom. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Multiplies year after year; blooms 2-3 times with 3-4 foot scapes topped with white trumpet shaped flowers. Plant Type Spring Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming, year-round interest, dwarf, deer resistant Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 24" H x 20" W Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall Soil Type Any Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS plant in full sun soil should be 2-3” over the bulb natural rainfall is best; summer irrigation is o.k.

Low growing, spreading, American native with light lavender flower clusters. Incredibly heat tolerant. Use as ground covers or in planters. Southern Living® calls this perennial “bambi-proof.” FEATURES Bloom/Feature Lavender flower clusters from spring until fall Plant Type Annuals Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 12-14" H x spreading Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Monthly in garden; bi-monthly in containers Pruning Prune as desired, but not required PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

Pink Crinum Lily [+] click to see a larger image This Pink crinum lily survives and multiplies year after year and blooms prolifically on three to four foot scapes. On top of each scape are numerous pink lily shaped flowers from spring throughout the middle of summer. The robust foliage of this crinum adds a nice effect to any garden. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Multiplies year after year; blooms 2-3 times with 3-4 foot scapes topped with pink trumpet shaped flowers Plant Type Spring Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming, year-round interest, dwarf, deer resistant Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 24" H x 20" W Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall Soil Type Any Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS plant in full winter sun. summer shade is ok soil should be 2-3” over the bulb only needs natural rainfall, but irrigation is ok

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This fine-textured broadleafed evergreen grows as tall as it is wide, reaching a maintainable size of 3 feet and resembling a little green muffin. It’s an exceptionally compact boxwood excellent for use in smaller gardens for borders and focal areas. Densely branched, the tiny, green foliage is abundant and adds a distinctive note to the landscape, retaining its color particularly well in winter. The moderate rate of growth makes these boxwoods ideal for carefree edging in a wide area of the US. Other splendid characteristics include deer resistance and tolerance of dry soils once established. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Zone Detail Hardy to -20°F USDA zones 5–9 Key Features Deer resistant, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest. Use Hedge, border, mass planting Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Insignificant Dimension 3' H x 3' W Growth Rate Moderate CARE Water Keep soil moist Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Apply a balanced slow release each spring. Pruning Shape in early spring to maintain shape PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS • water before planting • plant in full sun to part shade • dig hole 2X the width of pot • backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level • water and add more soil if needed • mulch plants

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Large rose-form flowers are a blend of pinks resembling Camellia japonica flowers. Dark foliage on an upright, dense, conical form. Use as a specimen or intermediate hedge. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 7, 8, 9 Zone Detail Hardy to 5°F USDA zones 7-9 Key Features Use Exposure Full sun to part shade. Best bloom performance in light shade Bloom Season Blends of pink blooms in the fall Dimension 4-6 ' H x 3-4' W Growth Rate Slow to moderate CARE Water Regular water Soil Type Rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil Fertilizer Early spring Pruning Shape in early spring PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS • water before planting • plant in full sun to part shade • dig hole 3X the width of pot • backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level • water and add more soil if needed • mulch plants”

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