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Energy Efficient Early Blooming Aquilegia

Energy Efficient Early Blooming Aquilegia

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Dec 5th 2024

In the rush of holiday excitement, it can be hard to focus on spring blooms. But as you know, that's exactly what's on an experienced grower's mind.Modern breeding offers a helping hand for an earlier start with elegant, easy-to-grow Aquilegia. We offer two series that require less vernalization than other columbines. These are tough, programmable perennials, performing on schedule with little fuss. Let's take a look.Aquilegia xhybrida Earlybird™ SeriesNewer breeding supports programmable
Sesleria caerulea - Cool, With a Twist.

Sesleria caerulea - Cool, With a Twist.

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on May 3rd 2024

"Blue moor grass" is about as cool as cool-season grasses get. It's neat, dense tufts seldom grow more than a foot tall. Each clump is made up of slender blades, glaucous blue-green on top, and deep green below. A slight twist to each blade shows both colors at once for a shimmering two-tone appearance.In late spring/early summer, the inflorescence appears as small, dark purple panicles that mature to silvery green. Sesleria is native to Scandinavian countries, so it’s a pretty safe bet it’ll ha
Cortaderia selloana - A Southern Staple.

Cortaderia selloana - A Southern Staple.

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Apr 26th 2024

Widely used since Victorian times, Cortaderia, well known as pampas grass, is a landscape workhorse that shows like a derby champion. Cortaderia fills the bill for large landscapes, without breaking the bank. Its long, slender, green blades race to a substantial six feet. Then, in bloom, this giant nearly doubles to an impressive 12' tall.The massive flowers are held upright, high above arching gray-green foliage. Fluffy and feathery, these ostrich plume blooms are a prized choice for southern
Programmable Aquilegia

Programmable Aquilegia

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Nov 9th 2023

If you like your benches full and your heating bills low, we've got the perfect early-flowering perennials for you.In the thrall of lovely autumn, it's hard to think of next spring. But as you know, that's exactly what's on an experienced grower's mind.Modern breeding offers a helping hand for an earlier start with elegant, easy-to-grow Aquilegia. We offer two series that require less vernalization than other columbines. These are tough, programmable perennials, performing on schedule with littl
Ruellia Ragin' Cajun'™

Ruellia Ragin' Cajun'™

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Jan 12th 2023

We have immediate availability of our Ragin' Cajun'™ cell trays, so book your order today and make them yours!Vivid red flowers and a low growth habit with wispy flower stems turn 'Ragin' Cajun'™ into a versatile plant for flowerbeds and containers. A tough little plant that's easy to grow and holds up well through heat and humidity.Ragin' Cajun'™ won a “FlameProof Award” at Dallas Arboretum, where they know a thing or two about heat.Common Name: Texas PetuniaHeight: 14"Hardine

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