Another hardy climber available from Wayside Gardens, "Miami Moon", sports large, very double salmon flowers, and grows to 8 feet. Introduced in 2002 by Tom Carruth, this rose thrives in moderate temperatures and is hardy to Zone 4.
"Cape Cod", a new introduction from the Towne and Country collection, grows just 4 feet high and is loaded with small single apple blossom-like flowers from June through late fall. Hardy to Zone 4, this upright shrub rose would make a dainty hedge. http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com
A new dwarf lilac on the market for 2002 is "Fairy Dust", a diminutive 5-6 foot compact shrub with fragrant fluffy pink panicles. This delightful Syringa is hardy to Zone 3. http://www.jungseed.com A new sedum, "Frosty Morn", also available from Jung Quality Seeds, catches the eye with blue-green leaves edged with white. The pale pink, shading to white, late summer blooms hold throughout the colder months, providing interest in the winter garden. This striking new sedum is hardy to Zone 3.
Another new offering for 2002 from Jung's is "Revolution", a hosta that resembles an explosion of fireworks. Heart-shaped white foliage, speckled and deeply edged with dark green, bursts from the compact center of each clump. Hardy to Zone 3, this marvelous hosta will surely revolutionize a shady spot in your garden.
Park Seed always offers an immense assortment of plants and fairly low shipping charges. They present a huge selection of new varieties each year, many of them exclusives, and 2002 is no exception. http://parkseed.com The following five suggestions can all be obtained from Park's. All but one should be widely available from other growers.
A new annual that fairly pops off the page is Heteropappus "Blue Knoll". For anyone looking for a true blue flower, this daisy-like little fellow fits the bill perfectly. The plant forms mounds of long-blooming tiny blue flowers that completely cover whatever foliage they have. I'm definitely trying this little guy next season!
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