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Periwinkle - Illimuniation
Later in the year plants turn to cream on attractive pink stems. Beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, walls and curbs. In the garden use as a spreading groundcover to brighten shade gardens. Direct sun will prematurely bleach foliage. Flowers are Dutch blue, 1 inch wide for high contrast against foliage. Spring growth emerges chartreuse then brightens to golden yellow. Pest and disease free. The Vinca Minor 'Illumination', produces near continuous foliage changes. Blooms in late spring and continues sporadically through the summer. Dramatic alone in hanging baskets for long golden tresses. Herbaceous perennial. Each yellow leaf is edged with a grass green margin. Ideal foliage accent for color pots too. ... more information
Lamium - Orchid Frost The Lamium 'Orchid Frost', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, silvery edges and bluish green foliage. 'Orchid Frost' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. The short spiked clear, pale pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 18-24", Lamium 'Orchid Frost' blooms from May to July. 'Orchid Frost' will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. |
