Hosta – Patriot
The Hosta Patriot, Hosta fortunei, has heart-shaped, glossy medium green leaves with a large white margin, making this variety very striking. The Hosta flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 22 and a spread of 36-48, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta Patriot needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. Hosta Patriot was the American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year in 1997, and one can see why. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.
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Betty Prior
The Rose Betty Prior is a prolific producer of bright pink blossoms in clusters and the flowers have a spicy tea fragrance. Betty Prior is one of the most popular roses in the United States. The graceful, small, upright bush is filled with single pink flowers that often are often displayed above the foliage. Betty Prior is a repeat bloomer throughout the entire growing season.
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Onions – Shallot Yellow
The Onion Shallot Golden Gourmet, Allium cepa ‘Golden Gourmet a spring planted bulb, produces an oval or elongated bulb, formed in clusters on a common base. The flavor of a shallot is less pronounced than an onion. Shallots are considered essential in French cooking, with a flavor somewhere between onions and garlic. Use greens as you would use green onions or chives. Onion bulbs are the surest route to success in the home garden. Place them in loose, fertile soil for best results.
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Plantstand Pedestal
8X8X3.5X25 inches Available in Fiberstone or FiberglassFiberstone has a rough surface and fiberglass has a smooth surface. Both materials are about half the weight of cement and can be outdoors year round. By mastering the art of casting our home decor and outdoor garden statues, decoration, gargoyles, dragons, angels, cherubs, cupid, fairy, dedo, busts, planters, urns, pots, garden benches, pedestals, columns, garden ornaments, fountains, wall decor, vases, holiday, religious and animal statues in fiberglass or fiberstone resin we manage to retain all the detail or the original with the added benefits of less weight, greater strength, and a product suitable for indoor and outdoor garden decor use. Fiberstone is a mixture of sand and stones cast into the surface using terrazzo-like techniques. The surface is then sandblasted and chemically treated, followed by an acid stain to give the appearance of aged stone. Since it is reinforced with a fiberglass backing, it remains light-weight and less fragile than concrete. When ordering, please pick a material then a finish. Please allow 5 weeks for manufacturing and shipping. Click here to view available finishes.
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