2022 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Veronica Speedwell j p b e 2 k d l he leaf type varies with the species but all have a similar flower, a long tapering spike densely covered with small flowers. Most Veronicas perform best in full sun, but will tolerate a little shade. Zones 4-8 unless otherwise stated. Aspire Aspire sets itself apart with rich, saturated, deep rose flowers on a compact, long-lasting spike. Height: 6 11”, Spread: 12” 025047 C1 $10.99 Blue Skywalker Solves the dilemma of limited horizontal space while still providing the much needed height in the garden. Lavender blue flower spikes cover the top half of an incredibly upright habit of dark green leaves. Height: 28-30”, Spread: 18-20” 028174 C1 $12.99 Bubblegum Candles Short, pink flower spikes are borne in profusion throughout summer above the bright green foliage. This neat little perennial has a compact, clump forming, spreading habit that works beautifully in containers or planted at the front of borders. Height: 8-10”, Spread: 12” 027178 C1 $10.99 Dark Blue Moody Blues Small but colorful, this compact, long blooming hy brid with vibrant blue flower spikes over long, narrow leaves, will flower in spring and then again in late summer, up to the first frost. Height: 14”, Spread: 14” 023755 C1 $9.99 First Memory Beautiful periwinkle blue flower spikes will flower for a long period in summer, will rebloom in fall with dead heading. Height: 22-24”, Spread: 20-22” 027179 C1 $10.99 Lavender Lightsaber Soft lavender flowers covering the top half of a columnar, upright habit. Height: 28-30”, Spread: 18” 028175 C1 $12.99 Mona Lisa Smile The famous painting of the Mona Lisa has intrigued art enthusiasts for centuries, especially her enigmatic smile. There's no mystery here, though, 'Mona Lisa Smile' will perform beautifully in your garden, produc ing paintbrush-like, long spikes of rosy purple flow ers. Height: 22-24”, Spread: 22-24” 032036 C1 $7.99 Purple Illusion MAGIC SHOW®. Thick, rosy purple flower wands are borne prolifically atop a rounded, low clump of deep green foliage. Height: 16-18”, Spread: 16-18” 028491 PW1 $12.99 Purple Leia 'Purple Leia' joins popular companions 'Blue Sky walker' and 'Lavender Lightsaber' except with rosy purple flowers covering the top half of a columnar, upright habit. Height: 28-30”, Spread: 18-20” 031550 C1 $14.99 Purplegum Candles Intense purple flowers appear in early summer. Compact size. Excellent for mass planting, borders and mixed containers. Height: 10”, Spread: 8-12” 029829 C1 $10.99 Red Fox The bright fuchsia-pink flower spikes appear over a long time, in excess of five weeks, beginning in mid summer. Height: 12-15”, Spread: 12-15” 003363 C1 $6.99 Royal Candles Spikes of deep violet-blue flowers bloom all summer. Very floriferous. Height: 15-18” 005085 C1 $8.99

‘Blue Skywalker’

Photo courtesy of Growing Colors

‘Aspire’

‘Bubblegum Candles’

‘Dark Blue Moody Blues’

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

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‘First Memory’

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

‘Mona Lisa Smile’

‘Lavender Lightsaber’

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