Introductions

Dick Clark rose
No two flowers are exactly alike on Dick Clark, a 2011 All-America Rose Selecctions Winner from Weeks Roses. Black-red buds spiral open to show off swirls of cream edged and washed with vibrant cherry pink. When the sun strikes the petals, they begin to blush burgundy, finishing as a deep, dark red with shiny green foliage. Dick Clark, a grandiflora, is easy to grow and has great vigor – a beautiful bushy rose bred from the famous Fourth of July. Dick Clark was hybridized by Tom Carruth and Christian Bédard.
 
For more: www.weeksroses.com

Hibiscus ‘Pink Comet’
‘Pink Comet’ from Fleming’s Flower Fields is a true dwarf hibiscus, growing only to 2½ feet tall. It has tropical markings of red and pink on both sides of its white and pink petals. The maple-shaped leaves are shiny. ‘Pink Comet’ features prolific flowers from the top to the bottom of the plant. It’s hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 4-11.
 
For more: www.flemingsflowers.com
 

Buddleia Buzz
Pacific Plug & Liner is proud to introduce three additional colors -- Blue Violet, Ivory and Magenta Purple -- to its Buzz series bred by Thompson & Morgan. The compact plants are ideal for patio containers and smaller gardens. Plants grow to 36 inches tall in the garden, but remain at 24 inches in containers. Plants are drought tolerant once established. Buzz grows quickly in the garden in warm weather and will benefit from pruning and deadheading. Hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 5. 
 
For more: www.ppandl.net

Cordyline ‘Design-a-Line Burgundy’
PlantHaven’s ‘Design-a-Line Burgundy’ has fragrant jasmine-scented sprays of tiny white star-shaped flowers and fine, burgundy weeping foliage. It is set apart by its clumping habit and flowers mid- to late summer. The architectural foliage and tight clumping habit make it a great choice for modern gardens, statement planters for the patio or for commercial landscapes. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
 
For more: www.planthaven.com

Send your plant introductions to:
Kelli Rodda,
Nursery Management & Production,
801 Cherry St., Suite 960, Unit 2
Fort Worth, TX 76102
E-MAIL: krodda@gie.net