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The Hibiscus 'Eruption', grows to 3' in height and is perfectly names with its explosion of 8" hot pink flowers. It is one of the best bloomers in the Fleming Family of Hibiscus. The oak shaped leaves have purple castings which also make this variety quite unusual. The color of this flower must be seen to be believed.It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Eruption' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Fantasia' and Hibiscus 'Old Yella'. (PPAF)

The Hibiscus 'Fantasia' is one of the most ruffled Hibiscus in its family. The lavender gray flowers are a great contrast with its maple-shaped leaves. It looks great in any setting or grouping. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Fantasia' looks wonderful with grasses or as a background plant. (USP11,852 P2)

The Hibiscus 'Fireball', is the second most popular Fleming Hibiscus on the market today, growing to a height of 3-4'. 'Fireball' has bright burgundy flowers that explode over purplish 'cut-leaved' foliage. It has the best flower in the Fleming Hibiscus species because of its overlapping nature, texture, red color and outer shape components.It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Fireball' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Old Yella' and Hibiscus 'Torchy' or as an alternative plant to Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore'. (PPAF)

The Hibiscus 'Old Yella', is the first yellow-colored hardy Hibiscus in its species. The pale yellow flowers have a bloom size of 12" with a plant height of 4-5'. The green leaves are ovate to slightly cut-leaved. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types.'Old Yellas' look wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Crown Jewels', 'Kopper King' or 'Plum Crazy'. It is said to hold the flowers of 'Old Yella next to white to see the luminescent of the yellow coloring. (PPAF)

The Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy', is one of the Fleming's most colorful varieties of Hibiscus. The plum shaded flowers have a 10" bloom with a plant height of 4'. The dark purple, maple-cut leaves make a great contrast. Named by Dave Fleming himself, 'Plum Crazy' took over 20 years to develop and refine the species and one can see why. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Plum Crazy' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Fantasia' and Hibiscus 'Old Yella'. (UPSS 11,854 P2)

The Hibiscus 'Robert Fleming', was named after the Bob, the middle Fleming brother. 'Robert Fleming' is one of the most unique Hibiscus in its family. It has a plant height of 3' and amazing, 10" dark red flowers that appear almost black as it begins to flower. The green hydrangea-like foliage makes theis plant very elegant. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Robert Fleming' looks wonderful with grasses or as a background plant. (PPAF)

The Hibiscus 'Royal Gems', is one of the only ovate leaved Hibiscus in its family. 'Royal Gems' has a plant height of 4' and displays 12" flowers. The bold pink petals overlap the purple 'puffed' foliage to make a perfect complement. 'Royal Gems' took over 20 years to develop and refine the species and one can see why.It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Royal Gems' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Fantasia' and Hibiscus 'Crown Jewels'. (UPSS 11,011)

The Hibiscus 'Torchy', is one of the darkest red flowering varieties in the Fleming series. It aslo has very thick ruffled flowers that make it somewhat unique. 'Torchy' stands 4' in height and has 3 lobed leaves that are light green and offer a very interesting contrast. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Torchy' looks wonderful with grasses, and as a background plant. (PPAF)

The Hosta Liberty, Hosta 'Liberty' (PP12,531), is a sport of the well known variety Sagae and is considered by many to be the finest hosta ever introduced. It is a medium sized hosta that has a dark green leaves with a wide golden yellow margin that changes to cream in the summer and stems producing lavender colored flowers. The lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hosta's are not known for their flowers. Hosta's provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Liberty is no exception. Liberty needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. Liberty is one of the best variegated slug resistant hosta's. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

The Hosta Touch of Class, Hosta 'Touch of Class' (PP13,080), is a sport of the well known variety June only has leaves that are more upright. It is a small sized hosta that has dark blue leaves with a yellow gold flame in the leaf center. The lavender flowers of this slow growing hosta bloom in mid summer, however, hosta's are not known for their flowers. Hosta's provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Touch of Class is no exception. Touch of Class needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

The Iris Best Bet, Iris x germanica 'Best Bet' is a tall bearded iris that has split colored flowers with light blue on top and dark blue on the bottom. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 34" Best Bet blooms in late spring to early summer and is an easily grown Iris. It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate a little afternoon shade. Best Bet will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.

The Iris Megabucks, Iris x germanica 'Mega Bucks' is a tall bearded iris that has split colored flowers with yellow on top and purple on the bottom. The purple on the bottom has a dark margin around the flower and a dark yellow beard. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 34" It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate a little afternoon shade. Megabucks will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.