Preserving Our Resources

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1 Flowering Annuals

2 Helpful tips on Preserving Our Resources Think Ahead Plan and design your garden in detail including the type and number of plants you need. Keep those that have the same water requirements together and pay attention to light requirements as well. Take Care A well planned and properly maintained garden results in healthy plants that are less prone to disease and pests. Timely pruning, mowing and pest control using environmentally-conscientious methods are the best way for a low maintenance, low-waste garden. Mulch better Add a layer of mulch around the base of plants to keep roots cool and reduce evapotranspiration while keeping weeds at bay. Suitable mulches include decorative stone or pea gravel, or organics such as cedar chips or bark mulch which decompose and add nutrients to the soil. Watering: Keep it on the low-down Avoid systems that spray water high into the air before reaching plants. Much of the water may evaporate before it reaches your plantings. Use soaker hoses, bubbler emitters or rotary sprinklers instead. Measure the output of your watering system so you can determine how long you need to water each area of your garden. For your shopping convenience! Reusable Shopping Bag Organic Gardening Gardening naturally is not only an eco-friendly choice, but it is good for the environment. Our organic product selection is continuously expanding to help make our world that much greener. Investing in our future We want to help children develop their green thumb while experiencing the satisfaction of watching a garden grow. Kids, join our Little Diggers Club for fun, educational sessions that will teach you all about the wonders of gardening while nurturing the environment and the world we live in!

3 What sinside Annuals Accent Annuals...19 Annuals for Shade...17 Annuals for Sun...12 Colourful Annuals...10 Easy Gardening...2 Fall Annuals...21 Sheridan Garden Classics...6 Features All-Season Gardening...4 Herbs...23 Landscape Design...24 Patio Tropical Plants...22 Tips on Preserving our Resources...Inside front cover Vegetables...23 Water Gardening...Inside back cover Legend Full Sun Definition: Plants that need full sun require more than six hours of sunlight each day for maximum performance. These plants often do best with a south or west exposure. Avg ht: Average Height Average height at maturity Avg spr: Average Spread Average spread at maturity Partial Shade Definition: Plants which grow best in partial shade prefer less than three hours of direct sun per day, preferably receiving direct sun only during the cooler part of the day. During the rest of the day, diffused sun provided by a shade tree would be beneficial. Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts Butterflies Shade Definition: Plants that do best in shade perform well when they receive morning sun and afternoon shade. These plants are often planted on the east side of a home or building. Complimentary: A selection of plants that highlight features of one another. Monochromatic: A selection of plants of the same colour. What s Inside! 1

4 Plants with specific attributes Easy Whatever your environmental considerations are or your preference for plant use such as cutting flowers, attracting butterflies, pleasant fragrance or more, reference this useful chart as a starting point and consult with our expert staff to guide you to a wonderful gardening experience. Annual Hedges Amaranthus 13 Angel's Trumpet * Castor Bean * Cleome 13 Marigold 15 Summer Cypress * Sunflower 7 Tree Mallow * Annual Vines Black-eyed Susan Vine 17 Canary Bird Vine * Hyacinth Bean * Moonflower * Morning Glory * Nasturtium 15 Ornamental Gourd * Scarlet Runner Bean * Sweet Pea * Butterfly & Hummingbird Cleome 13 Cosmos 13 Hibiscus 22 Lantana 15 Mimulus * Nasturtium 15 Nicotiana 15 Pentas * Salvia 16 Verbena 16 Zinnia 16 Drought Tolerant Ageratum 12 Amaranthus 13 Begonia (fibrous) 17 Calendula * Celosia 13 Cleome 13 Coleus 7,10,13 Cosmos 13 Dusty Miller 14 Gazania 14 Gomphrena 14 Lantana 15 Marigold 15 Melampodium * Nasturtium 15 Nicotiana 15 Pansy 18 Petunia 8,10,15 Portulaca 15 Salvia 16 Snapdragon 16 Straw Flower * Sunflower 7 Sweet Alyssum 12 Verbena 16 Zinnia 16 For Beginners Ageratum 12 Celosia 13 Cleome 13 Cosmos 13 Marigold 15 Nasturtium 15 Petunia 8,10,15 Portulaca 15 Phlox * Sweet Alyssum 12 Zinnia 16 For Cut Flowers Browallia 18 Calendula * Celosia 13 China Aster * Chrysanthemum - Garden Mum 21 Cornflower * Cosmos 13 Lisianthus 15 Marigold 15 Nicotiana 15 Nigella * Pansy 18 Salvia 16 Snapdragon 16 Statice * Sunflower * Verbena 16 Zinnia 16 2

5 gardening For Dry & Hot Conditions Baby s Breath * Celosia 13 Cleome 13 Cornflower * Phlox * Salvia 16 Sanvitalia * Zinnia 16 For Edging Ageratum 12 Dusty Miller 14 Ornamental Kale 21 Lobelia 7,18 Marigold 15 Ornamental Pepper * Sanvitalia * Sweet Alyssum 12 Sweet Basil 23 Sweet William * For Hanging Baskets Black-eyed Susan Vine 17 Fuchsia 22 Heliotrope 15 Illumination Begonia * Impatiens 18 Ivy 20 Ivy Geranium 8,14 Lobelia 18 Morning Glory * Petunia 8,10,15 Sanvitalia * Verbena 16 For Moist & Cool Conditions Calendula * Mimulus * Nemesia 15 Nicotiana 15 Pinks * Summer Cypress * Sweet Pea * Torenia 18 Verbena 16 For Poor Soil Amaranthus 13 Celosia 13 Cleome 13 Cornflower * Mimulus * Morning Glory * Nasturtium 15 Sweet Alyssum 12 Fragrant Annuals Heliotrope 15 Nemesia 15 Nicotiana 15 Pansy 18 Petunia 15,11,8 Snapdragon 16 Sweet Alyssum 12 Sweet Pea * Stock * Zinnia 16 Moisture Tolerant Browallia 18 Ornamental Kale 21 Impatiens 18 Pansy 18 Salvia 16 Torenia 18 Night Light Garden Angelonia (White) 6,12 Cosmos (White) 13 Impatiens (White) 18 Nicotiana (White) 15 Petunia (White) 8,10,15 White Fountain Grass 19 Tea Garden Herbs * German Chamomile Lemon Balm Lemon Verbena Orange Mint Pineapple Sage Spearmint Sage (Green, Purple & Tricolour) Stevia Ten Easy-to-Grow Vegetables * Beans (French, Broad & Runner) Beets Garlic Lettuce Onions (Shallots) Potatoes (Early) Pumpkins Radish Squash Zucchini *Call or visit the Garden Centre nearest you for more details. 3

6 Short on time? Custom Design Service The popularity of container gardening or potscaping as it has come to be known, is not surprising. Requiring very little space and maintenance, containers have the same elements as a garden: colour, form, fragrance and texture. Versatility also plays a part in container gardening s appeal; using completely different plants in each season will offer impact throughout the year. Sheridan s talented designers will take you through the process and present you with unique seasonal combinations. 4 Visit our Events Section on-line for our Decorating Workshop schedule!

7 Move over Dracaena and make room for Fountain Grass No reason to use the ubiquitous Dracaena when there are so many other interesting annuals available on the market that provide height, form, colour and texture; a purple fountain grass, tall and richly hued, looks exquisite on its own or planted with a companion; sweet potato vine, with its dense and trailing chartreuse leaves is fantastic in hanging baskets, window boxes and containers, in sun or shade. If flowers are your passion, select from hundreds of different varieties that we carry: from butter yellow begonias, to splashy double pink impatiens, to the luminous white Sunscape Daisy. The possibilities for your container garden are endless. If only all our decisions were this fun! Plant Combinations Planting up a container with one variety is like dressing in one colour; it looks fine and may even make an impact, but using a number of different colours that compliment each other makes for a more interesting statement. Once you have determined where you want your container, decide its function privacy, colour, fragrance and its exposure: full sun, part-shade, full shade. Now your choices have narrowed slightly and you can start playing with colour and texture, using plants that compliment each other. A marbled Coleus plays off of a rich burgundy Dahlia whose yellow centre welcomes a planting of cheerful and long-lasting Bidens. Selecting Your Container Get as creative as you can when selecting a container, but do allow at least 3 and ensure sufficient drainage holes to allow water to drain away from the roots. Groupings of containers with evergreen trees or shrubs or large perennials can define a space, act as a wall and provide privacy. Remember that smaller containers dry out faster and require more frequent watering than large, so consider adding Soil Sponge, a natural soil supplement that slowly releases moisture, letting you lengthen the time between waterings by up to a week. All-Season Gardening Let the experts at Sheridan Nurseries help you create a container garden masterpiece for every season. All-Season gardening inspiration all year long! Let our talented experts inspire and help you create your own container, centrepiece or floral arrangement. 5

8 Exclusively at Sheridan Nurseries! Bacopa (Gulliver White) With a trailing habit and masses of dainty white flowers, this plant will be stunning in your mixed containers or as edging along the garden. Sheridan Garden This unique collection of Sheridan Garden Classic Annuals are grown for their outstanding features and proven garden performance. Visit your nearest Sheridan Nurseries Garden Centre to see these exclusive collections. Red Star Spike Growing 24-36, this is a fabulous alternative for the centre of your container. 6 Sheridan Garden Classics Portraits of our Favourite Annuals

9 Lobelia A good choice for a partially sunny garden bed, rock garden or hanging basket. The long blooming plants will provide months of colour. Mona Lavender Plectranthus The real attraction of this plant is the dark lavender flower spikes that appear early in spring and continue to add colour to your garden until the first frost! Purple Fountain Grass This grass will standout in any garden. Heat loving and drought tolerant; it s easy to grow and a great choice for specimen planting, mass plantings as well as in large mixed containers. Classic Annuals Mystic Spires Blue Salvia The majestic blue spikes fit perfectly in the backyard wildlife habitat attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Sunscape Daisy For irresistible early summer colour, this daisy-like flower is available in a wide range of colours. This daisy is ideal for use in containers, hanging baskets or as a spreading ground cover. Sweet Potato Vine Heat loving annual trailers that look great covering annual beds, hanging over walls or trailing down containers of all sizes. This series of sweet potato vine is available in chartreuse, red or purple. Just plant it and watch it grow! Sheridan Garden Classics Portraits of our Favourite Annuals 7

10 Sheridan Garden Easy Wave Rosy Dawn Geraniums Everybody recalls the velvety leaves and the distinct geranium fragrance from their childhood gardens, but Sheridan Garden Classic Geraniums are selected for their flower power. Sporting bold, clear colours and robust vigorous forms, these flowers bloom continuously through the summer. Ten vibrant colours are available for the garden or your favourite container. Sunray Yellow Easy Wave Blue Petunias Petunias are a classic annual! One of the best summer flowering annuals for mass displays in a sunny location either in the garden bed, in containers or hanging baskets. Choose from a selection of six vibrant bold colours. Ivy Geraniums Native to South Africa, the selections of this trailing-type geranium provide a terrific variety of bloom and foliage colour, size and growth habits. Ivy Geraniums provide a great show of colour all summer long with masses of blooms trailing up to two feet. 8 Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens For those who love impatiens but have too much sun to keep them happy, New Guinea Impatiens (Sunshine Impatiens) are the blooms for you. These early, repeat annuals are available in twelve strong colours, boasting dark green, glossy leaves. Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Sheridan Garden Classics Portraits of our Favourite Annuals Tuberous Begonias Perfect for a hit of colour in shady areas of the garden, these blooming beauties will flower all summer long; perfect for low-light areas of a porch or in hanging baskets under the roof. Their structural leaves and a choice of eight vibrant colours will make a statement in areas you never thought possible.

11 Classics Exclusively at Sheridan Nurseries! California Oregon Colorado Dahlias These Dahlias produce huge, double flowers in eight sizzling colours. Plant in a bright, sunny location and blooms will wow you all summer long. Fantastic as a cut flower too! Million Bells (Calibrachoa) Called Callie, this vibrantly coloured series of Million Bells features a great plant habit that will spread up to 20. Ideally suited for baskets, large containers and as component plants in combinations. Callies can take full sun or partial shade. Double Impatiens These head-turning blooms can easily be mistaken for miniature roses. Delicate double flowers in eight colours are perfect for shady spots, in containers, baskets or in the garden. A big dose of colour from a twist on an old favourite. Gerbera The bright vivid colours of these enchanting daisies will make them the star of your garden. With the many bright and vibrant colours available, you will want to bring them indoors and enjoy the lovely daisy-like blooms as cut flowers in your home. Rex Begonias These striking plants will make a wonderful addition to a shaded area in your garden, on your patio or deck. Rex Begonias are a great choice for container gardening, however be sure to plant with other shade-loving plants for the best success. Sheridan Garden Classics Portraits of our Favourite Annuals 9

12 Lobelia - Techno Light Blue & White Floriferous small trailing flower Easy care Great in plant beds, baskets and containers Avg ht: 10, Avg spr: 10 Colourful An Million Bells (Calibrachoa) Callie Series Available in purple, orange, deep yellow, white, scarlet red, and rose Low maintenace, easy care Ideal for hanging baskets and large containers Avg ht: 8, Avg spr: 12 Petunia Cherry Spark Pink with dark purple vein A cascading petunia that does equally well in a garden, basket or container Avg ht: 10, Avg spr: 10 Petunia - Potunia Series Colours - red, neon, pink, and deep purple Flowers face the sun and form a perfect ball when grown in a hanging basket Avg ht: 10, Avg spr: 10 Plectranthus Mona Lavender Dark leaved accent plant with spikes of blue flowers Easy care Great in gardens, baskets or containers Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Impatiens - Sunshine New Guinea Impatiens - Sonic Series Great in gardens, baskets or containers Large flowers up to 3" Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Salvia Mystic Spires Fits perfectly in the backyard wildlife habitat attracting butterflies and hummingbirds Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 10

13 Verbena - Lanai Series Purple Star and Blue Large clusters of small bright flowers good for hanging baskets, containers and window boxes Intertwines with other plant material in any container Heat and drought tolerant Easy care Avg ht: 10, Avg spr: 12 nuals! Coleus Stained Glassworks Series Witch Doctor Low maintenance and easy care Great in gardens, baskets or containers Avg ht: Avg spr: 9-12 Sunscape Daisy - Side Series New colours - Golden Yellow and Copper Yellow Long blooming Great in gardens, baskets and containers Drought tolerant Avg ht: 20, Avg spr: 20 Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea - Sweetheart Series Dense trailing vines with heart shaped leaves in light green, red or purple foliage Easy care Excellent for hanging baskets, window boxes and containers Avg ht: 10, Avg spr: 7 Talinum Lemon New lime green foliage plant with striking airy flowers Easy care Great in gardens and containers Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 11

14 Annuals Definition: Plants that need full sun require more than six hours of sunlight each day for maximum performance. These plants often do best with a south or west exposure. The sunny nature of our region encourages bright and bold use of colour so when it comes to annuals, you may discover a few new favourite colours! Outstanding performers include Easy Wave Petunias that bloom earlier than Wave, with a good colour range that now includes blue and red as well as white, pinks and lavenders. A fantastic choice for hanging baskets, containers or beds is Easy Wave blue mixed with white and rosy-pink Verbena! If you haven t experienced the Icicle Pansy, it is a must-have this year! They provide a hit of colour when planted in late summer or early fall. Then, after a dormancy period in the winter, they re-bloom in spring, often lasting until the heat of the summer. Other new additions this season include Calibrachoa (Million Bells), Sweet Potato Vine, and Annual Salvia. Angelonia Deep pink, plum or white flowers bloom early summer to fall A summer heat lover which makes a dramatic vertical accent Avg ht: 18-24, Avg spr: 8-12 Ageratum (Floss Flower) Sky blue, dark blue, white, pink or lavender flowers, early summer to fall Makes a dramatic vertical accent Avg ht: 6-30, Avg spr: 8 Alyssum (Sweet Alyssum) Fragrant white, pink, or blue flowers Low spreading plants Avg ht: 6, Avg spr: 8 12 Annuals for Sun

15 for Sun Amaranthus (Joseph s-coat) Great for use as a specimen plant or backdrop for the garden Avg ht: 4, Avg spr: 2-3 Bacopa Small delicate white, blue or lavender flowers Avg ht: 4, Avg spr: 10 Bidens Blooms spring through fall Great for use in containers and hanging baskets Avg ht: 8, Avg spr: 18 Brachycome Fragrant feathery foliage with pink or blue flowers Peak bloom from late spring through early summer Avg ht: 9, Avg spr: 12 Celosia Brilliantly coloured flowers are ideal for drying Offers a variety of flower heads in feathery plumes, loose spires or a variety of bizarre curled, crested and fan shapes Avg ht: 6-3, Avg spr: 12 Cleome (Spider Flower) Large flowers of pink, purple and white Great for mass plantings to add height to flower beds Avg ht: 3-5, Avg spr: 2 Coleus Stained Glassworks Series Many colour variations and sizes available A series of Coleus that will tolerate sun Striking foliage provides visual interest in beds and containers Avg ht: 18-22, Avg spr: 9-12 Cosmos Gold centred daisy-like flowers of crimson, rose, pink and white or scarlet, orange, gold and yellow Foliage is finely divided and has a feathery appearance Great for use in mass plantings Avg ht: 18-4, Avg spr: 18 Annuals for Sun 13

16 Dahlia Large single or double flowers All colours available except blue Remove finished flowers for continuous bloom Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 10 Dianthus (Pinks) Plants produce very showy cut flowers in shades of pink and red Fragrant clove-scented flowers Some varieties grow up to 18 tall Avg spr: 10 Diascia Small snapdragon-like flowers in pink, coral or white Prefers a cool, dry climate Avg ht: 6, Avg spr: 8 Dusty Miller Prized for the silver foliage Great for plant bed edgings Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 6 Gaura Dainty, airy look adds height to mixed containers with soft coloured flowers Flowers continuously early spring until late fall Drought tolerant Flowering Maple (Abutilon) Papery yellow, red or orange flowers Various sizes available Avg ht: 3, Avg spr: 18 Gazania This plant has lovely large daisy-like flowers which close at night Tolerates heat, drought and wind Avg ht: 10, Avg spr: 8 Gerbera Daisy Bright daisy-like flowers are available in an assortment of colours Long-lasting cut flowers Avg ht: 18, Avg spr: 10 Geranium (Zonal) Vivid display of colours: white/pink through to dark red Large, long lasting flowers on durable foliage Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Geranium (Ivy) Vivid display of colour white/pink through to dark reds Remove finished flowers often for continuous blooms Avg ht: 6, Avg spr: 8 Geranium (Regal) (Martha Washington Geranium) Exotic coloured flowers in purple, pink, red and white accented by dark green foliage Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) Plants produce small purple, pink or white pom-pom blooms that are ideal for drying Avg ht: 8, Avg spr: 8 14 Annuals for Sun

17 Heliotrope This plant produces large, sweetly fragrant clusters of purple or white flowers Avg ht: 18, Avg spr: 12 Lantana This plant produces long-lasting colourful blooms Heat and drought tolerant Plant trails up to 18 Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Lisianthus North American native, 2-3 cup-shaped flowers Established plants tolerate heat and drought Long lasting cut flower, can be grown in borders or containers Avg ht: 18, Avg spr: 6 Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum) Dainty, daisy-like flowers in white, yellow or pink Avg ht: 18, Avg spr: 12 Marigold Vibrant creams, yellows and oranges in single or double flowers All marigolds have fern-like foliage Avg ht: 8-2 Million Bells (Calibrachoa) Brilliant coloured profuse petunia-like flowers from spring to fall A fast growing plant Plants do not require deadheading Avg ht: 8, Avg spr: 12 Nasturtium Covered with yellow, orange or red flowers from June to fall Fertilizing discourages flowering Avg ht: 12 for bush form, Avg spr: 6 for vine types Nemesia Fragrant snapdragon-like flowers in shades of white, pink, blue, and red Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 8 Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco) Unique star-shaped fragrant flowers for use in flower beds and mass plantings Average height and spread varies with each variety Petunia A classic annual in a wide variety of flower forms and sizes, colours and patterns Average height and spread depends on the variety Petunia (Waves) Use as a ground cover, in hanging baskets and in containers Trail up to 18 and can cover up to 9 square feet depending on the variety Varieties include Waves, Easy Waves, Double Waves, and Tidal Waves Portulaca (Rose Moss) Flowers close on cloudy days Heat and drought tolerant Avg ht: 4, Avg spr: 10 Annuals for Sun 15

18 Salvia Unique spiked flowers in purple, red, white, blue, salmon or pink Tremendous variety of colour and flower type Great for plant beds, containers, and mass plantings with constant colour Avg ht: 6-2, Avg spr: 12 Scaevola (Fan Flower) Profuse blue or white flowers for hanging baskets and containers Heat tolerant Avg ht: 18-24, Avg spr: 12 Snapdragon An old fashioned classic Available in a wide range of colours Great in mass plantings, plant beds and containers Avg ht: 6-30, Avg spr: 6 Sunscape Daisy (Osteospermum) Long blooming, drought tolerant Water and feed infrequently Excellent in beds and containers Avg ht: 20, Avg spr: 20 Verbena Large clusters of colourful flowers are often fragrant Available in a wide range of colours Heat and drought tolerant Avg ht: 10, Avg spr: 12 Zinnia Bright mum-like blooms from June to September Avg ht: 1-3, Avg spr: Exclusive to Sheridan Nurseries! Decorator Series Decorate your outdoor living space with our exclusive selection of decorator containers. Annual mixes available for every area! Patio Container Window Box Hanging Basket 16 Annuals for Sun

19 Annuals for Shade Partial Shade Definition: Plants which grow best in partial shade prefer less than three hours of direct sun per day, preferably during cooler times like early morning and late afternoon. In midday, diffused sun like dappled light through the canopy of a tree is ideal. Shade Definition: Plants that do best in shade perform well when they receive morning sun and afternoon shade. These plants are often grown on the east side of a home or building. Begonia (Fibrous) (Wax Begonia) New, double flowered varieties Beautiful flowers contrast well with waxy bronze or green foliage This plant prefers moist soil Heat tolerant Black-eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia) Prolific colourful blooms usually yellow or orange with a black eye Looks great in containers, on a trellis or Begonia (Tuberous) Beautiful large, usually double flowers that often resemble roses or carnations Avg ht: 8-12, Avg spr: 8 Prefers well drained soil Avg ht: 8-12, Avg spr: 8 climbing in a garden Avg ht: 12-18, Avg spr: Annuals for Shade 17

20 Browallia Short bushy habit with blue or white star-shaped flowers Avg ht: 8, Avg spr: 18 Coleus Stunning colours and variegation patterns highlight the shaded garden Pinch off the flower buds to encourage full, bushy plants Avg ht: 8-2 Fuchsia (Standard, Semi-Trailing, Trailing) Tube-shaped flowers are almost always pendulous in striking hues of pink, purple, red and white Semi-trailing & trailing varieties are best for hanging baskets Avg ht: 8-12, Avg spr: 8-12 Impatiens (Double) These plants produce delicate rosette-like blooms and are available in a wide assortment of colours Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Impatiens - New Guinea (Sunshine) Large flowers (up to 3 ) in a wide array of tropical colours Enjoys morning sun and afternoon shade Impatiens (Shade) Great for use in mass plantings, borders, containers and hanging baskets Lush, mounded plants in a wide array of colours Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Lobelia Small upright or trailing flowers available in blue, white or red Average spread varies by variety Pansy (Viola) Outstanding early and late season colour Tolerant of cooler temperatures Avg ht: 8-9 Torenia (Wishbone Flower) Distinctive pink, white, purple or bicolour flowers Foliage turns reddish-purple in early fall Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 8 18 Annuals for Shade

21 Accent Annuals Fountain Grass Tall, graceful grass with various foliage colours including purple-leaved fountain grass Lovely midsummer through fall Ideal for use in containers Avg ht: 3, Avg spr: 2 It s the small touches, or accents, that make a room complete. The same applies to the garden your outside room. A container, planted with the unexpected silvery leaves of Helichrysum tie in beautifully with the Lamb s Ears growing just off the sun soaked gravel path. The golden-yellow leaves of Creeping Jenny hug the ground and brighten a full to semi-shady spot in the garden; planted in hanging baskets and containers, they trail over the sides for added interest. For height, Dracaena will never fail you in sun or shade with its spiky leaves that suggest a bit of the tropics. And if you haven t yet tried a Fountain Grass, its height, grace and elegance in the garden will make you a fan for life! Accent Annuals 19

22 Canna Lilies Great for use in a formal garden or as a specimen plant for an exotic effect Can be dug and stored from season to season Avg ht: 3-5 Creeping Jenny (Creeping Charlie) Golden yellow flowers appear spring to fall Use as a ground cover or in hanging baskets and planters Avg spr: 2 Dracaena (Spike) Great for use in containers and plant beds to add height Avg ht: 3 Dichondra Silver Falls Silver foliage Very heat and drought tolerant Trails up to 3-4 Helichrysum (Silver Spike) Adds texture while soothing to the eye with cool silver foliage Great in hanging baskets and containers Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Inch Plant (Wandering Jew) Very popular indoor plant does equally well outside in the summer Great in hanging baskets or containers Trails up to 3-4 Ivy Great for use in hanging baskets and window boxes Many varieties available including Wax, German, Variegated and Swedish Average height and spread varies by variety Lamium More compact, creeping trailing growth Great for use as a ground cover, in hanging baskets and containers Avg ht: 8-12, Avg spr: 2 Licorice Plant (Helichrysum) Trailing soft small oval leaves often in silver with a mild licorice scent Ideal for mixed containers Tolerates dry conditions Avg ht: 6, Avg spr: 18 Lotus Exotic lip-shaped flower, in flame-coloured shades of red and golden yellow with trailing feathery foliage Ideal for hanging baskets and in containers Avg ht: 6, Avg spr: 24 Lysimachia Groups of yellow flowers on round, intensely green or variegated foliage Ideal for hanging baskets or containers Avg ht: 6, Avg spr: 18 Ornamental Millet Tall, dark handsome grass-like plant Heat tolerant and low moisture Great for large containers or borders Avg ht: 3-5 Plectranthus Graceful branching habit In beds, borders, hanging baskets or containers Average height and spread varies by variety Spider Plant Great for use in containers and Sweet Potato Vine as a border in the flower bed (Ipomoea) Trailing and upright habit with Dense, trailing vine Vinca variegated foliage A rapid grower, plant can Great for use in hanging Avg ht: 10-12, Avg spr: 12 trail up to 7 baskets and window boxes Avg ht: 10 Plant trails up to 2 20 Accent Annuals

23 Fall Aster Provides a punch of colour to late summer/early fall gardens Great for use in flower beds and containers Avg ht: 12, Avg spr: 12 Garden Mums Great colours for the late summer/early fall garden Use in flower beds and containers Avg ht: 3, Avg spr: 1 Fall Annuals Extend the season with plants from our selection of fall annuals. They make great additions for your containers before adding Christmas greens and branches. Icicle Pansies Plant in fall for long lasting colour Will survive early frost, dormant winter period Reblooms in spring. Will survive until the heat of summer Grows to 8 Ornamental Kale Spectacular coloured foliage Striking appearance in fall and winter Avg ht: 10 to 15 Ornamental Millet Red Baron Tolerant of heat and low moisture Avg ht: 3-5 with 8-12 flower spikes Trachelium Available late July through October Lightly scented and makes a great cut flower Avg ht: 8-24, Avg spr: 10 Fall Annuals 21

24 Patio Tropical Plants Passion Flower Rare and exotic tropicals add a unique characteristic to your outdoor living space! By surrounding yourself with these tropicals, you can create your own tropical island paradise! Flowers range in size from a delicate small flower found on the South African Mallow, medium pinwheel appearance on the Mandevilla to a large vibrant flower on the Hibiscus. Create a big impact in a small space by using these exotic tropicals in containers. You will get maximum flexibility and quicker results in container gardening. And by grouping containers together you will create an impressive garden statement with it s own unique style, colour, and theme. Bouganvillea South African Mallow Fuchsia Hibiscus Flowering Maple Princess Flower Mandevilla Grow YourOwn Taste the freshness from your garden to your table! Economical It s less expensive to grow your own! Environmentally Friendly No need for transporting from a long distance. Rewarding Take pride in watching your fruit, vegetables and herbs grow. Delicious Recipes taste better with fresh homegrown fruit, vegetables and herbs. Visit our store and choose from a great selection of potted fruit and vegetables to get your garden started. 22 Patio Tropical Plants

25 Herbs There is something so rewarding about growing your own herbs and using their distinct aromas and flavours in your cooking. We have an extensive selection of fresh herbs so you can keep them at your fingertips and make every meal special. Sweet Basil Plant basil next to tomatoes - it will make tomatoes taste better! Chives Coriander/ Dill Lavender (Perennial) Cilantro Striking annual herb with (Perennial) Hollow grass-like leaves Leaves are used both as lacy foliage and tiny Fragrant bloom spikes impart a delicate flavour flavouring and a yellow flowers in should be harvested and to foods garnish in foods umbrella-like clusters dried in bud stage Mint (Perennial) Spearmint and Peppermint are the most common culinary varieties Oregano The most popular variety for cooking is Greek Oregano Sweet Marjoram This is the strongest flavoured marjoram, and the one commonly sold in Parsley Fresh or dried, parsley has numerous kitchen uses from flavouring to Rosemary The leaves are used to flavour a wide garnish variety of foods dried form Vegetables Cucumbers Tomatoes The taste of homegrown vegetables picked fresh from the garden is something everyone should experience. The only mistake enthusiasts make is not anticipating the incredible yield and growing far more than family, friends, and relatives can consume. Choose from our fantastic selection of vegetables and enjoy the harvest! Peppers Cauliflower Herbs & Vegetables 23

26 Sheridan Nurseries will help you to create a garden space especially for you and your lifestyle. Our experienced staff can assist you with your Do-It-Yourself project, create a complete detailed plan, or recommend our authorized landscape installers to landscape a unique and comfortable garden dream of your own. Book an appointment Call our toll free number at PLAN (7526), or Complete an On-Line Consultation Request at sheridannurseries.com. For an In-Store Consultation or Garden Inspection, please phone the store nearest you. Landscape Design Create your garden dream 24 Annuals for Specific Uses

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