Hardy, evergreen shrub with “puffs” of pink blossoms that appear throughout winter. New foliage is a glossy, copper color and later matures into a dark, metallic green. Fast growing plant. Little pruning is necessary. Full sun produces best growth and […]
Calliandra eriophylla ( Powderpuff Tree )
This evergreen shrub or small tree bears pale pink to rose colored flowers with white stamens in summer, resembling a powderpuff or mimosa blossom. 2 pinnate leaves are are subdivided into 1 or 2 pairs of oval dark green leaflets. […]
Calla palustris ( Bog Arum )
This rhizomatous perennial is an aquatic with shiny, dark green, alterante leaves and midsummer, spathe-like flowers that are white and 10 inches tall. In fall, clusters of red berries replace the flowers. Perfect in shallow waters along a water garden […]
Calibanus hookeri ( Calibanus )
This perennial succulent is native to Central and Eastern Mexico and has a cork-like caudex which developes narrow, grass-like foliage. Pink, cupp-shaped flowers appear in summer. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun and water and fertilize freely during the […]
Calendula officinalis ( Touch of Red Calendula )
‘Touch of Red’ takes it’s name from the russet-tones at the edges of each petal. The predonminant colors of each small flower are in the more pale yellow and tangerine tones.Cheery yellow or orange, single or double daisy-like blooms 2 […]
Calendula officinalis ( Prolifera Calendula )
‘Prolifera’, occasionally sold as ‘Hen and Chicks’, bears unusual orange flowers with diminutive flowers surrounding larger ones.Cheery yellow or orange, single or double daisy-like blooms 2 inches to 4 inches across, flower non-stop from late fall through spring in areas […]
Calendula officinalis ( Orange King Calendula )
‘Orange King’ bears double flowers in a fiery orange.Cheery yellow or orange, single or double daisy-like blooms 2 inches to 4 inches across, flower non-stop from late fall through spring in areas with milder winters. A carefree choice for spring […]
Calendula officinalis ( Lemon Queen Calendula )
‘Lemon Queen’ as you might imagine, bears lemony-yellow, double flowers.Cheery yellow or orange, single or double daisy-like blooms 2 inches to 4 inches across, flower non-stop from late fall through spring in areas with milder winters. A carefree choice for […]
Calendula officinalis ( Indian Prince Calendula )
‘Indian Prince’ puts forth intense deep-orange flowers with a blush of russet. Cheery yellow or orange, single or double daisy-like blooms 2 inches to 4 inches across, flower non-stop from late fall through spring in areas with milder winters. A […]
Calendula officinalis ( Hen and Chicks Calendula )
‘Hen and Chicks’ is usually sold as ‘Prolifera’, see ‘Prolifera’ for more information.Cheery yellow or orange, single or double daisy-like blooms 2 inches to 4 inches across, flower non-stop from late fall through spring in areas with milder winters. A […]
