Plant Listing
(ack ah LYE fah) This spreading shrub, native to South Pacific Islands, is grown for its shiny multi-coloured, coarsely-toothed oval leaves. Acalypha is a tender perennial (min 40-50°F/ 7-10°C) that provides colour and structure in any gardening application. In places where it is not hardy, Acalypha can be grown as a houseplant, an annual or [...]
(arr jer RAN the mum) The Marguerite Daisy is a time-honoured favourite. This group of plants gives free reign to the imagination with every type of application possible. Argyranthemums can be used in mixed containers, as an accent to specimen plants or to add a splash of colour. They are pretty planted in large container [...]
(bah KOE pah) The popularity of Bacopa is unsurpassed in the gardening world. This sun-loving, versatile plant lends well to mixed containers, hanging baskets, window boxes as well as a ground cover in the garden. All Tried & True varieties of Bacopa are extremely heat and disease resistant. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(bee GOE nee ah) Begonias are really inspiring. With beautiful flowers, a trailing habit and decorative foliage, the begonia will fulfill your gardening needs. Begonias are useful for containers, hanging baskets and window boxes. Begonia Flare will blossom out its full beauty in both full sun and half shade. The Orchid Begonia Series is a [...]
(BYE dens) With fern-like foliage and beautiful, golden flowers, Bidens has a delicate appearance that is contrary to its tough nature. It flowers abundantly with their distinctive yellow flowers and veined leaves. This new generation trailer is easy to cultivate and needs a sunny location. Cold cultivation is the best method to get compact and [...]
(BRACK eek ohm), (brack iss KOE mee) Brachsycome is also known as the Australian Daisy because it originated from Australia. It is a welcome addition to baskets and patio containers. Masses of blooms all summer are sure to please. Attracts butterflies. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(brack tee AN thah) The flowers have a distinct double daisy look, but there is an important difference. True petals are found only at the center of each bloom – the display comes from the surrounding petal-like bracts. These bracts are straw and paper-like. They bloom from early spring right through to early fall and [...]
(kah LEND yoo lah) A real eye-catcher in window boxes, mixed containers and hanging baskets with its trailing masses of large bright yellow flowers. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(kal ih brack KOE ah) Calibrachoas are one of the most popular plants of all time because of their vibrant colours and their multitude of blooms. We are convinced all of the Tried & True varieties of Calibrachoa are the best hanging basket plants introduced in the past few years. With literally hundreds of mini-petunia-like flowers adorning [...]
(sent rah DEE nee ah) Centradenia has intensive mauve-pink blooms against dark foliage. Semi-trailing plants for semi-shaded to sunny positions. Excellent accent plant for mixed containers and window boxes. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(KOE lee us) Some of the most unique colours and textures for plants are found on those that do not flower or the plant may flower, but the foliage is more interesting than the bloom. Coleus has been available in a great assortment of colours such as plum, burgundy, chartreuse, gold, lime copper and wine. [...]
(kop ROS muh) This amazing cultivar with its jewel-toned foliage is native to New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. Coprosma is a tender evergreen shrub (min 40-50°F/ 7-10°C) grown primarily as a colour and structure plant. The shiny, smooth and glossy leaves are outstanding hence the New Zealanders affectionately call it the Mirror Plant. [...]
(KOO fee ah) These wonderful plants will attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Cuphea is well suited for balcony containers, window boxes and larger bedding areas. The various varieties are interesting and unusual in their own right. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(DOLL ee ah), (DAL ee ah) Dahlias are easy to grow and add magnificent colours to your garden during the summer to fall months. They are available in almost every imaginable flower shape, colour and height. There is said to be close to 50 000 named varieties that have been listed in various registers and [...]
(dye ASS ee ah), (dye AY see ah) Diascia is a free flowering trailing plant that produces large numbers of bright, shell-like flowers. This early flowering variety comes in a large range of colours. Excellent in hanging baskets, containers and borders. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(yoo FOR bee ah) There are thousands of species of Euphorbia in the plant world, also known as Spurge. In a broad range of species, habits and forms, they can range from herbs to shrubs and trees to succulents. No matter what type you decide upon, Euphorbias are extremely easy to grow. There are not [...]
(fel LEE she ah), (fel LISS ee ah) This beautiful garden standard has dark blue stars with yellow centres against narrow foliage. They originated from South Africa and need full sun and well-drained soil. Cold cultivation simplifies the bushy and compact habit. Cooler temperatures slow down growth and promote side branching. Please select flower to [...]
(FYOO shah) For over 150 years, Fuchsias have been popular with gardeners around the world. Named after the German botanist Leonhard von Fuchs (1500-1566), the first hybridizations were dated about 1820. These garden favourites are perfect in hanging baskets, mixed containers and window boxes. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(GAR ah) Gaura is originally a perennial, but because of its outstanding qualities it cannot be excluded from border and balcony assortment. Their pink or white flowers remind you of flying butterflies with the flowers floating over the mixed balcony boxes, containers and borders. Gaura flowers from April until the end of October non-stop. They [...]
(gah ZAY nee ah) This is a plant for the edge of a sunny bed or rockery, but is equally at home on the patio or in a basket. It tolerates drought, salt laden air and wind. Each large daisy-like flower bears large, intensely coloured flower petals. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(jer RAY nee um) The most common geraniums available at garden centers actually belong to the genus Pelargonium. They are from the same plant family as the hardy perennial Geranium (Cranesbill), but Pelargoniums (pellarr GOE nee um) are tender perennials only hardy in milder climates. Geraniums are best planted in full sun though some varieties [...]
(glek KOE mah) Glechoma is an aromatic, perennial (-10°F /-23°C), evergreen plant of the mint family, native to Europe but now semi common in North America. The interesting fan shaped foliage with scalloped edges of this creeper is fragrant. The flowers that bloom in the spring are funnel shaped, blue or bluish-violet to lavender in [...]
Ornamental grasses and grass-like plants are definitely worth planting. They work harmoniously with our natural environment and help keep our surroundings healthy and viable. Admired for their beauty, but loved for their low maintenance and toughness, grasses can bring flair and elegance to mass plantings, borders, beds, patios, walkways and mixed planters. They are practical [...]
(hel-ih-KRY-sum) Helichrysum is grown for its petite, velvety, trailing foliage. The silvery sheen of licorice plant makes it a perfect complement for many other plants. Include helichrysum in hanging baskets and mixed containers, and the trailing growth will quickly fill in and provide a soft backdrop for the colourful flowers of other plants. Its cascading [...]
These old-fashioned flowers may have been at the forefront in your grandmother’s garden. But, their renewed popularity is no surprise, considering their attractive foliage, flowers and scent. Very few bedding plants have Heliotrope’s reputation for fragrance. Reminiscent of vanilla, the heliotrope’s scent gave rise to its common name used years ago: the cherry-pie plant.
Brilliantly coloured flowers are held close to grey-green, semi-succulent trailing foliage. Constant show of colour all summer until first hard frost. Ice plant thrives in sunny and dry locations. Does well as ground cover, in baskets or containers. Fantastic with other low growing plants. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(imp PAYSH ens) Gardeners have always loved double impatiens’ beautiful, roselike blooms. Our Double Delight Impatiens Series are very floriferous with large double blooms and are available in a many colours. They are well branched and have a compact, mounding growth habit. They are excellent for pots, window boxes, mixed containers and hanging baskets in [...]
(ip-oh-MEE-uh) The intensely-coloured foliage results in a lot of interesting possibilities. Ipomoeas make excellent filler and accent plants in planters, balcony boxes and hanging baskets. The climbing vines will grow up small trellises or other structures. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(lan TAN ah) Lantanas produce abundant, intriguingly textured flowers and fragrant leaves. Lantana’s flowers come in tight clusters in many colours and are often bicoloured. Verbena-like flower clusters emerge on gently arching stems from early spring to fall. They love hot weather and make colourful additions to beds and mixed containers. They attract butterflies and [...]
(lob BEE lee ah) The beautiful colours of Lobelia bring effect and texture to any planting. They create masses of gorgeous flowers in an assortment of colours all summer long. Our Tried & True Lobelias are heat tolerant and weather resistant. They perform well in baskets, containers and landscape. The delicate, airy appearance looks particularly [...]
(LOH tus) Lotus vine’s exotic looking flower is spectacular, resembling a parrot’s beak. Flame coloured flowers in shades of red and golden yellow are perfectly suited to planter boxes, hanging baskets, window boxes, and decorative containers. Don’t plant lotus vine solely for the flowers, as this plant is highly sought after for its unusual, needle-like [...]
(MIM-yew-luss) Tried & True® Mimulus boast an endless succession of exquisite trumpet-shaped flowers against glossy, dark green leaves. Cold cultivation produces compact growth and vivid florescence. Blooms are long lasting and self-cleaning. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(nem MEE zee ah) Here is a season-long flowering beauty with snapdragon-like flowers that have yellow centers. Tried & True Nemesias are heat-tolerant and have compact, semi-trailing growth. They make a bright and colourful addition to mixed baskets and containers. Their sweet, candy-like scent is an aromatic addition to the garden or patio. Please select [...]
Have you ever thought of using a corn plant as the focal point of your mixed container? Field of Dreams is perfect for adding interest and character any planting appliction. It’s not just for your veggie garden…
(oss tee oh SPER mum) Osteospermum is native to South Africa and comes in a wide variety of flower forms and colours. These Daisy-like plants with dark green foliage are standards in most gardens whether they are planted in borders or containers. The blooms are wonderful for cutting and appear in a wide range of [...]
(pet TOO nyah) Petunia is still one of the most popular and indispensable bedding plants. Petunias are prolific trailing bloomers that flower constantly all summer. An outstanding feature of Tried & True varieties is their perfect branching. They are robust, weather resistant and distinguished by their even growth. With the wide range of striking colours [...]
(por tyoo LAH kah) Portulaca, or moss rose is a low growing plant with thick succulent stems and vibrant, cup-shaped flowers. They are low maintenance and come in a multitude of colours. Water conscious gardeners will love Portulaca’s durable nature because they love it hot and dry. They can be planted in poor, even sandy, [...]
(san vih TAL ee ah) Sanvitalias common name describes its flower form and its low-growing creeping habit. It is a low maintenance plant and has a profusion of little yellow flowers from spring until fall. Performs well in baskets, containers and in the landscape. Please select flower to see care instructions.
(skay VOE lah) Originally from Australia, Scaevola gained popularity in North America when the intriguing shape of the flowers caught the eye of gardeners. Its thick trailing stems bear Dandelion-like foliage and in the axils of these emerald green leaves the floral spikes appear. The petals appear on one side only, giving the flower a [...]
Setcreasea is a beautiful colour and texture plant. The leaves are oval and pointed and will reach 7 inches (17.5cm) long by 1 inch (2.5cm) wide. The succulent stems are first erect later lying on the ground as a creeper. The blooms range from pink to pale purple and appear from mid summer until early [...]
Strobilanthes is a beloved house plant that has found its way to the garden. The foliage is breathtaking with its multitude of colours – variegated dark green, purplish-pink on top and all purple underneath. The silvery-metallic foliage shimmers with iridescence. It is a challenge to find a colour that Strobilanthes does not flatter, but it [...]
(thun BURR jee ah) Since the appearance of the vegetative-propagated Thunbergias on the market, these plants are celebrating a real renaissance. They are tender perennials, but are mostly grown as annuals because they grow quickly and produce flowers the first season. The showy funnel shaped flowers stand out above the arrow-shaped leaves. This vigorous, low [...]
Tibouchina is a wonderful, colourful accent plant that will give a tropical flair to your containers. Large, royal purple blossoms create a spectacular sight when in full bloom. Tibouchina is great as a specimen or as an accent in a mixed container. It can be grown into a rounded shrub or trained into a small [...]
Torenia has trumpet-shaped or Snapdragon-like flowers. This creeping, trailing plant is great in baskets, window boxes, or mixed containers. Please select flower to see care instructions.
Part of the fun of snapdragons is that you can snap (pinch) the flowers just about in the middle and the “dragons” mouth will open and shut. An old time favourite with a new twist, Tried & True™ Trailing Snapdragons Fruit Salad™ series sport long lasting blooms along trailing stems. Small, dark green leaves are [...]
(troh pay OH lum), (nas TURR shum) This is a fast-climbing or trailing vine that blooms all summer long. Nasturtium is not only an eye catching flowering and structure plant, but both the flowers and foliage are edible. The rich red and yellow flowers are held high above the beautifully shaped foliage. Ideal for baskets [...]
Velox is essentially a cross of verbena and phlox. This interspecific hybrid is a milestone in plant breeding producing a semi-trailing plant which is prolific bloomer with strong brilliant colour. Ideal for hanging baskets and mixed containers. Please select plant to see care instructions.
(ver BEE nah) Tried & True Verbenas earn top marks because of the wide range of colours available from intense jewel tones to serene pastel hues. They are free flowering, trailing and produce an abundance of colourful flower clusters. It is easy for gardeners to be creative because almost any kind of arrangements is possible. [...]
