(Star Above Star Camellia, Vernal Camellia)

The delicate petals of 'Star Above Star' are gently spoon shaped. Overall, its blooms are semi-double and range in color from white to lavender-pink.

Vernal camellia is a long-lived evergreen shrub believed to be derived from a natural cross between Camellia japonica and C. sasanqua. Its evergreen leaves are glossy, dark green and elliptical, and its bark is smooth and gray. Flowering occurs a little after the fall-flowering sasanquas but before the winter-blooming Japanese...

(Vernal Camellia, Yuletide Camellia)

Fittingly named, 'Yuletide' blooms from late autumn to winter and produces single red flowers with a large, prominent cluster of yellow stamens in the center. The buds open a few at a time so that during the course of a frosty winter, not all flowers will be potentially lost.

Vernal camellia is a long-lived evergreen shrub believed to be derived from a natural cross between Camellia japonica and C. sasanqua. Its evergreen leaves are glossy, dark green and elliptical, and its...

(Pink Charm Camellia, William's Camellia)

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(Elizabeth Oliver Bellflower, Fairies' Thimbles)

‘Elizabeth Oliver’ bellflower, also known as Fairies' Thimbles is a dainty dwarf creeping perennial found in the alpine regions of Europe. Green, tidy mounds of ear-shaped leaves sport double, drooping white flowers on wiry stems from midsummer to early fall.

These tiny bellflowers prefer sun to part shade and well-drained soil; they thrive in cool mountain summers. Create magic by planting fairies’ thimbles in alpine gardens or the crevices of rock walls. Or enjoy them close up in containers...

(Peachleaf Bellflower, Powder Puff Peachleaf Bellflower)

Peachleaved bellflower is a rhizomatous perennial grown for its large, double white flowers which bloom in early and mid summer. The flowers emerge on strong stems from a rosette of thick, dark green, lance-shaped leaves, thought to resemble peach leaves. This plant is native to Russia, Asia and Eastern Europe where it thrives in average soil and full sun.

Deadheading will induce plants to rebloom in late summer, but fewer flowers are produced the second time around. This bellflower prefers sites...

(Serbian Bellflower)

Native to mountainous regions of southern Europe, Serbian bellflower forms low-growing mats of elongated, toothed, heart-shaped leaves which spread via underground runners. Pretty, star-shaped flowers are displayed atop the vigorous, semi-evergreen foliage in late spring through early summer, and may range in color from grayish-white to lavender and lilac-blue.

Serbian bellflower prefers full to partial sun, and may require more shade in regions with hot summers. An alpine species, it prefers...

(Blue Waterfall Bellflower, Serbian Bellflower)

‘Camgood’ produces a breathtaking display of starry, violet-blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Often sold under the name ‘Blue Waterfall’, it is a selection of Serbian bellflower, a species native to mountainous regions of southern Europe. This vigorous perennial forms a low mat of elongated, toothed, heart-shaped foliage which spreads via underground runners. The semi-evergreen leaves may develop attractive red tints in cold weather.

Serbian bellflower prefers full to partial...

(Serbian Bellflower, Stella Bellflower)

From late spring through early summer, ‘Stella’ produces a breathtaking display of starry, violet-blue flowers contrasted with striking, white centers. It is a selection of Serbian bellflower, a species native to mountainous regions of southern Europe. This vigorous perennial forms a low mat of elongated, toothed, heart-shaped foliage which spreads via underground runners. The semi-evergreen leaves may develop attractive red tints in cold weather.

Serbian bellflower prefers full to partial...

(Chinese Trumpet Creeper, Chinese Trumpet Vine)

Chinese trumpet creeper is a vigorous deciduous woody vine with trumpet-shaped flowers in late summer. This China native has attractive glossy dark green leaves. The large dark orange to red flowers form on stem tips and dangle, attracting hummingbirds.

Chinese trumpet creeper is not too difficult to grow. It will succeed in average garden soils that are freely draining but stay moist, and will adapt and grow even in fairly poor soil and in compacted or small pockets of ground. For maximum flowering,...

(Chinese Trumpet Creeper, Chinese Trumpet Vine, Morning Calm Trumpet Vine)

'Morning Calm' is a fantastic deciduous woody vine with very pretty trumpet-shaped flowers in summer. This China native has attractive glossy dark green leaves. The large peach-colored blossoms with a yellow throat form in clusters on stem tips and dangle, attracting hummingbirds for a good portion of the summer.

Chinese trumpet creeper is not too difficult to grow. It will succeed in average garden soils that are freely draining but stay moist, and will adapt and grow even in fairly poor soil...