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xeriscape plantings. We are also seeing many compact varieties used in
patio containers. Perovskia 'Jelena' is the first introduction by Dümmen
Orange in this genera, and, based on early performance in the Costa trial,
this compact variety, hardy to Zone 5, will have outstanding landscape
application and retail appeal. It is early flowering, matures at 18 to 24 inches,
and manifests excellent branching and vibrant blue inflorescences that
cover the entire plant. This genus has significant benefits, including heat
and drought tolerance, and deer and rabbit resistance, and is a pollinator
magnet. Perovskia is also now referred to as Salvia yangii.
11. VERONICA LONGIFOLIA 'SKYWARD BLUE'
Darwin Perennials
This new Veronica series for 2023 consists of Blue and Pink, with more
colors in the breeding pipeline. The cultivar name definitely describes
the dense foliage, durability and upright growth habit with an impressive
NEW VARIETIES
IN ACTION
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on how the newest
introductions in the
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in trials?
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proliferation of multiple flower spikes rising above the foliage. Both
varieties were flowering during my late February and April visits. The
mature height is 14 to 18 inches, the flowering window is late spring and
summer, and it is hardy to Zone 4b.
12 . AGASTACHE 'MEANT TO BEE ROYAL RASPBERRY'
Walters Gardens
This trial was comprised of many new agastache series, collections and
varieties, and the new agastache 'Meant To Bee Royal Raspberry', with
its rose-purple flowers and burgundy calyxes towering above the foliage,
was one of the most formidable perennials in the trial. The collection
also includes Queen Nectarine with peach-colored flowers and striking,
persistent contrasting calyxes. Both varieties mature at 30 to 36 inches,
are hardy to Zone 5, and will manifest an outstanding upright habit and
stature in the landscape.
CREATIVE &
COLORFUL
CONTAINER
RECIPES
These diverse combinations
represented strong vigor,
visual harmony, component
balance, weather tolerance,
uniform timing, color stability
and floriferousness at
Young's Plant Farm trials.
VAUGHN'S VIEW:
VIGOROUS,
VIBRANT & UNIQUE
INTRODUCTIONS
Costa Premier Spring
Trial showcases a diverse
range of new annual
introductions.
BRIGHT AND
RADIANT BASKET
COMBINATIONS
The Costa Premiere
Spring Basket Trial
featured over 84 basket
combinations with some
real standout recipes.
COLORFUL,
EXCITING &
DISTINCTIVE
PERENNIALS
Perennial breeders
continue to develop
new introductions with
outstanding characteristics
and attributes. This is
Vaughn's Summer Trials
Report on perennials.

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