Carlo's Plant Farm

An upright plant produces balloon-shaped buds that burst open into oversized bell-shaped mid-blue flowers. Zones: 3-8

Suitable for: Rockeries, borders, walls, banks, paving, gravel gardens, containers, and pots

Flowing: Summer

Height and Spread: 8-10 inches

Planting Instruction: Water well before planting. Prepare a hole large enough to avoid damage to roots. Carefully remove the plant from the pot and position it in the prepared hole. Fill with soil mixture and firm in gently. Water regularly until established.

These starter plants are less than 12 inches tall when we ship them. We are not in any way responsible for plants once USPS takes possession of them. Pictures used for this web store depict mature plants of the correct species.
– Zones 3- 9
– ideal Hydrangea for hot summers and very cold zones
– white blooms in summer
– ivory white blooms turn reddish pink to brown as the weather cools
– blooms well for fresh or dried arrangements
– mature size is 4-6′ in height
10-inch flower heads, very cold hardy, and where summers are also hot
3 colors in one plant- white blooms in July, light pink in August. Tan color in fall.

LATIN NAME: ‘TRACHELOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES

This evergreen vine has an abundance of small, white blooms throughout spring and summer. Lustrous, large dark-green foliage grows on long, thin branches reaching 20 feet in length and 12-18 inches in depth as ground cover. Ideally used as a ground cover and vine on a trellis, tree, fence, porch or wall.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-11

Latin Name: Zamia pumila

Highly versatile and softer in texture without the sharp edges of other popular cycads, this palm-like perennial adds an exotic flair to the landscape or patio. Long, arching dark green leaves emerge frond-like from a multi-branched clump. Dioecious. Mature female plants produce cones that ripen to reveal shiny orange seeds in autumn. Evergreen.

Amount of Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun
Amount of Water: Once established requires only occasional watering.
Soil Conditions: well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-10

Crape Myrtle: Tonto
Latin Name: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tonto’

The fast-growing tree has clusters of hot pink blooms in the summer. Its smooth tan bark with glossy green foliage grows 8-15 feet tall (6-10 feet wide). Plant in groups to make a statement all year-round.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers dry, well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-9

Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum
‘Mammy’

This tropical evergreen is known for its multicolored foliage and slightly twisted leaf shape. Its leaves are light green at first and develop streaks of yellow, red and orange as they mature. Grows 3-6 feet tall (2-5 feet wide). Excellent as an accent, container, or hedge plant.

Amount of Sunlight: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil Conditions: Well-drained
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum
‘Petra’

This colorful tropical evergreen has variegated leaves that emerge green and are overlaid with yellow, orange, and red. Its upright habit typicaly matures between 5-7 feet tall
( 2-5 feet wide). Ideal as an accent, container, or hedge plant.

Amount of Sunlight: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil Conditions: Well-drained
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9-11