Alternanthera Grenadine

One of the things that you may look  for in a plant is color, color all season regardless of a bloom or not.

Adding color and contrast really can make a container “pop” so to speak. Really shine and make people ask what is that plant.

Alternanthera Grenadine also known as the calico plant may be a plant worth exploring. Foliage plants are becoming more and more popular in container plantings and really in all types of plantings.

When it may be hard to find plants that add color in a part shade to shade area,  Alternanthera Grenadine will and does carry it’s color throughout the season in just this area.

Features

• Best Seller
• Foliage Interest
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant

Alternanthera Grenadine grows 12-18 inches tall. Is considered a Thriller – Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant usually as a annual except for Zones 9-11, Hardy to 25 degrees.  Loves a partial shade or shade area.

Looks great in Landscapes and containers. Use in beds, baskets and containers.

Side Note: I am loving this new Alternanthera , showing it’s brilliant color all season. Doesn’t always have to bloom to look pretty.  Foliage plants  are fantastic,  pretty much everywhere they are planted. Can’t wait to see it’s performance in Spring of 2011.

What do you think? Place a comment below , love to hear from you..

ACALYPHA wilkesiana Copperleaf

Glossy, bronzy-green leaves mottled with shades of red, crimson, and/or purple.

Grown for it’s beautiful foliage.

Very Adaptable as a Houseplant

Use as a Thriller – Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

 Hardy to 40 degrees, Annual except in zones 10 – 11

I just adored this plant last season 09, it was so attractive . Foliage plants just can’t be beat,  plus a plant that works inside, a added bonus.

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm

Helichrysum petiolare licorice plant

Spetacular contrast plant with lime-green, aromatic foliage.

Do a little, get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow.

They don’t need much in the way of fertilizers.

Avoid over-watering. Restrained grower with velvety-soft foliage. Pale chartreuse.

Use in Landscapes and containers,  hanging baskets, beds, borders and window boxes

Annual except in zones 9 – 10 , Hardy to 25 degrees

My opinion of this plant is it is OUTSTANDING!  Of course I am a huge foliage lover of plants..

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm