Clarkia speciosa ssp. immaculata
"Pismo Clarkia"

Yes, you can still plant this absolutely glorious California native Clarkia as its bloom season is June thru August! Crowd pleasing planted at the front of a bed, it forms a dense multi-stemmed perfectly trailing mound, about 18” tall and at least 2' across. Totally smothered by its lovely, silky, white-centered, rosey, single blooms, this Clarkia will make you a believer! Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Great in a pot, too – 5 to 10 gal. Size. Long lasting sweetheart cut flowers! Self-sows & next year's volunteers require no Summer water.

Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones.

Delphinium
'Royal Aspirations'

The biggest, most outrageous, large-flowered Delphiniums in existence! Not only that, they're guaranteed to be reliably perennial and repeat bloomers. With time, they'll easily reach 6' tall with multiple spikes. Yikes! Far more vigorous than the commonly available “Pacific Giants,” the seed for these amazing Delphiniums has been made available through painstaking hand pollination by the Dowdeswell family of New Zealand . If you've been disappointed by your “Pacific Hybrids” in the past, you must try these “Killer Delphs!” Imagine the cut flowers! Do grow in rich, composted soil with average-regular water. Cut them back to 4” tall after blooms are spent and side dress with compost for a second burst of growth & bloom!

Sun. Avg. water. Perennial.
USDA zones 3-10.

Gorteria diffusa
“Beetle Daisy”

We're so lucky to once again be able to offer this rare & fascinating South African annual. Bright & shiny orange daisies display “eyes” that really do look like a pair of eyes staring up at you from each bloom. The raised black spots have evolved to mimic a small South African bee fly enticing males to mess around on the flowers and ensuring successful pollination. Thrilling us with its mass of showy 2” blooms held close to the ground, it forms a spreading groundcover to 2” across. Best in full sun & well-drained soil, it self sows in Mediterranean climates like ours.

Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones.

Impatiens glandulifera ‘Wine Red'

Big & showy, this rare variety of “Policeman's Helmet” blooms Spring through Summer with a multitude of burgundy colored flowers held on bouncing stems. Growing to a multi-branching 4' or 5' tall and easily 3' across, it makes quite a specimen for a bright shade to medium shade area. Very attractive, large, deep green foliage, too! Fast & easy in rich soil & average water, you can also grow it in a large container (10 gal. & up). Guaranteed to self-sow – so share it with your friends!

Shade. Avg. water. Annual. All zones.