THE EARLY SHOW

Early blooming perennials


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THE EARLY SHOW

What we all have been waiting for - SPRING!



Brunnera macrophylla
(Siberian Bugloss)
Brunnera

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BRUNNERA MAC JACK FROST-  con 1 -  Qty: 453
BRUNNERA MAC JACK OF DIAMONDS-  con 1 - PWINNER  Qty: 118
BRUNNERA MAC STERLING SILVER-  con 1 -  Qty: 288
The dainty, forget-me-not type blue flowers appear in April, right after the foliage emerges. This shade-loving perennial comes in plain green, as well as several silver-leafed varieties and one with variegated foliage.

Dicentra
(Bleeding Heart)
Dicentra

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DICENTRA PINK DIAMONDS-  con 1 - PWINNER  Qty: 13
A classic for the shade garden. D. spectabilis is a large variety that has arching stems of heart-shaped pink blooms. D. spe. 'Gold Heart' has the same blooms, but with striking golden yellow foliage. The dwarf varieties have finely cut foliage, smaller flowers, and continue blooming into the summer.

Epimedium
(Barrenwort or Bishop's Hat)
Epimedium

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EPIMEDIUM PINK CHAMPAGNE-  con 1 -  Qty: 105
EPIMEDIUM RUBRUM-  con 1 -  Qty: 30
Dainty flowers on wiry stems appear in early spring. The blooms resemble tiny columbine flowers. Small, heart-shaped leaves unfold shortly after. Great for dry, shady areas.


Helleborus
(Lenten Rose)
Helleborus

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This shade lover is one of the earliest to bloom, often blooming February. Many varieties are available, with large single or double blooms. The evergreen foliage grows 18-24" tall.

Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'
(Woodland Phlox)
Phlox div. 'Blue Moon'

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Fragrant, large blue flower clusters appear in April. Grows 12-14" tall with a spreading habit.

Phlox subulata
(Moss Phlox or Creeping Phlox)
Phlox

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PHLOX SUB AMAZING GRACE-  con 1 -  Qty: 129
PHLOX SUB CANDY STRIPE-  con 1 -  Qty: 435
PHLOX SUB CORAL EYE-  con 1 -  Qty: 107
PHLOX SUB DRUMMONDS PINK-  con 1 -  Qty: 216
PHLOX SUB EMERALD BLUE-  con 1 -  Qty: 607
PHLOX SUB EMERALD PINK-  con 1 -  Qty: 421
PHLOX SUB PURPLE BEAUTY-  con 1 -  Qty: 303
PHLOX SUB RED WING-  con 1 -  Qty: 381
PHLOX SUB SNOWFLAKE-  con 1 -  Qty: 158
PHLOX SUB STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM-  con 1 -  Qty: 284
PHLOX SUB WHITE DELIGHT-  con 1 -  Qty: 101
The evergreen mat of needle-like foliage produces a carpet of color in early spring. Some varieties will rebloom in the fall.


Stylophorum diphyllum
(Wood Poppy or Celandine Poppy)
Stylophorum'

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A native to woody areas, this perennial produces large, golden yellow, butter-cup shaped blooms in early spring. Prefers a moist soil, and naturalizes well. Perfect for shady rain gardens. Grows 24" tall.