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Hibiscus SUMMERIFIC® ‘Berry Awesome’ PPAF (Proven Winners®)

The large, lavender-pink flowers of Hardy Hibiscus ‘Berry Awesome’ are produced from top to bottom of a beautiful rounded, compact habit of olive green leaves. This will stop traffic when it’s in bloom in late summer. Zones 4-9. First available to growers April 2016 for Spring/Summer 2016 retail sales.

Veronica MAGIC SHOW® ‘White Wands’ PPAF (Proven Winners®)

Joining the massively popular ‘Enchanted Indigo’ comes a similarly performing Veronica, but in a different color. Pure white flowers appear above dark green foliage and look clean even after the blooming season is over. This perennial blooms without vernalization, although it is beneficial. Zones 4-9. Available to growers now for Spring 2016 retail sales.

Heuchera ‘Ruffles ‘n Truffles’ PPAF

This aptly named plant looks like you’d imagine it would, with curly, ruffled new leaves loosening gradually to wavy mature leaves. Dark mahogany leaves are packed tightly into the dense, vigorous habit. In midsummer medium pink flower scapes appear above the foliage. Zones 4-9.Available to growers now for Spring 2016 retail sales.

Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ PPAF – MAD ABOUT MANGAVE™ Collection

This hybrid succulent is a cross between Manfreda and Agave, and showcases the best of both parents. Its refined, spiky habit of dark green leaves looks like the top of a pineapple, with burgundy spotting that is more pronounced in direct UV light. Zones 9-11. First available to growers May 2016 for Spring/Summer 2016 retail sales.

Buddleia ‘Orchid Annie’ PPAF – HUMDINGER™ Series

‘Orchid Annie’ is a member of a new collection of Butterfly Bush that is compact but still provides structure in the garden. At 2½-3 feet tall, this beauty will impress with orchid-purple flower panicles on a perfectly rounded habit. Zones 5-10. Available to growers now for Spring 2016 retail sales.

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