Champion Breeder, Raymond Evison Raymond Evison, CBE VMH, is one of the world’s foremost clematis breeders, with a career spanning six decades. He began his horticultural journey at age 15 in Shropshire, England, and eventually established The Guernsey Clematis Nursery on the sunny Channel Islands, where he has spent a lifetime searching for, breeding, and […]
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Sun-Loving Spring Perennials Posted by Gateway Gardens · Companion Planting Series This week, we’re continuing our companion planting series by taking a look at two sun-loving perennials: the low-growing Phlox subulata and the tall, architectural Salvia nemorosa. Together, they create a dynamic, layered planting in a candy store of color! Both are low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, and
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Our Native Viburnums Discover the local charm of Viburnum nudum’Brandywine’ and ‘Winterthur’, two stunning cultivars with deep roots in our region. These native shrubs offer year-round interest, from their creamy white spring flowers set against deep glossy green foliage, to their spectacular rich burgundy leaves and bright pink and blue berries in the fall. ‘Winterthur’
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Coneflower – Echinacea Purpurea One of the great butterfly and hummingbird magnets of the native perennial garden! Coneflowers are stunning and easy to grow in well-drained soils. We have a dazzling array of vibrant-colored Echinacea in stock – from creamy whites to deep magentas. Plant the rainbow and watch your garden come alive! 15
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Perennial Rudbeckia, commonly known as Black-eyed Susans, stands out in any garden. Celebrated for their resilience, long-lasting blooms, and ease of care, these native perennials are perfect for gardeners seeking vibrant color with minimal maintenance. Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’ is a compact cultivar known for its disease resistance. Blooming now through late summer, its striking
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Celebrate Pollinator Month with Phlox Luminary ‘Sunset Coral’ This stunning native perennial displays vibrant coral-pink blooms that attract a variety of important pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooming from mid-summer to late summer, ‘Sunset Coral’ adds punchy, eye-catching color to your landscape while also adding to its biodiversity. Enhance your garden’s beauty and ecological impact
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Come see what all the buzz is about New Eco-Containers by American Beauties® We are excited to offer an environmentally conscious alternative to plastic pots with our new Eco Container packaging. Available for select American Beauties® Native Plants, these sturdy waxed cardboard containers use 96% less plastic and provide superior benefits to the plants. This
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Four Selections In Store Now The Mt. Cuba Collection™ features exceptional native plants that provide stunning seasonal interest while welcoming wildlife into your garden. Selected for strong ornamental appeal and broad regional adaptability, many members of this collection have become some of the most popular cultivars of native plants available. Content courtesy of Mt. Cuba
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Our native Hydrangea ‘Hass Halo’ performed flawlessly in trials at Mt. Cuba, where it was deemed “the perfect combination of horticultural excellence and pollinator value – where style meets substance”. Summer blooming, sturdy, and non-drooping, ‘Haas Halo’ will tolerate full sun and still perform well in the shade. It is widely adaptable to almost any
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Enhance the beauty of your garden with our vibrant selection of Astilbe plants! Known for their rich, feathery plumes and fern-like foliage, Astilbes add a touch of elegance to any shady spot. Our collection features an array of colors from silvery pink and soft peaches to deep burgundy, each unique and eye-catching. Astilbe plants are
