Perennials
Our favorite Perennials right now have to be the Chrysanthemum (Mums). Whilst in full bloom we see a spectacular array of tiny flowers full of color. Any garden of any size would come alive with this beautiful perennial on display creating a natural happy surrounding.
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Perennials in Pots – Perfect Timing, Halloween
This time of year (October) Mums look great inside or outside next to any pot. Fortunately we have some of those too. We have a great collection of various style pumpkins, frogs, planters, bird baths and more.
More Favorite Perennials
Other favorites of ours and popular selling perennials are the Sunshine Ligustrum, Pittosporum. Gardenia, Camellia & Farfugium. See blow for more details on these beautiful plants.
Perennials are ideal for those whom prefer plants that come back again and again. They are normally cold hardy plants too, great for anyone who does not wish to invest too much into their garden time and time again. Flowering perennials last for a few weeks at a time either early, mid season or later. Great examples of Perennial are:-
Quick Guide to our Favorites
Sunshine Ligustrum
Year round golden foliage | Perfect in any landscape | Superb as a hedge | Attracts birds and butterflies | Pest Resistant | Deer Resistant | Can shape as needed.
Pittosporum
Popular as a hedge | 8-12 feet in height | can keep smaller when pruned | comes in variegated | drought tolerant | grows well in both sun and shade | Heat Tolerant | produces orange blossom scent | flowers early to mid spring.
Gardenias
Requires 1″ of water each week | Fertilize every 2-4 weeks | Used in wedding bouquets | known for symbolizing love, devotion, trust purity and refinement | used in scented candles | Essential oil of Gardenias used to treat mood disorders (depression) and to alleviate pain. Symbolizes all related to the spiritual world.
Camellias
GTF Carries Shi Shi Camellia, Mine No Yuki & Alabama Beauty.
250 Species | Blooms from Fall to Spring climate depending | Known as best flowering shrubs | Care Free Plants if given a well suited place to grow | Can grow in containers | Prefer sheltered sites away from early sun and cold winds |
Farfugium
Staff favorite | Loves shade | Shines beautifully | Yellow flowers | daisy similar blooms and tropical leaves | Often referred to as Tractor Seats | Can reach up to 2 feet in height | Cold Resistant and hardy | Must have more than one | most people mass plant.
Our staff are very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to advising our customers on the perfect perennials. Don’t hesitate to ask for advise if you visit the nursery. Our staff will also help you pick out the best quality and advise on other plants for your garden depending on your location.
Purchase any mums from GTF Nursery, send us a photograph of your garden and we will feature your garden on our website. We would love to see our local gardeners displaying mums on our website.
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