Variety Notebook

Penhow Diascia ‘Little’ series
An array of uniform flowers in seven colors, the diascias have a long blooming period and can be grown in garden borders, containers, baskets and rockeries. The series’ USDA hardiness zone is Zone 9, and it has a round, compact habit. It originates from the United Kingdom and comes from an award-winning breeder.
For more: www.planthaven.com

Mecardonia ‘Magic Carpet’
Looking to grow something that can stand a little foot traffic? Mecardonia ‘Magic Carpet’ is your answer. With bright yellow flowers that bloom very early, this plant can handle high traffic areas along garden baths or between pavers. ‘Magic Carpet’ will reach 2 to 4 inches in height and 14 to 18 inches in width. A native to Argentina, it is also very heat and drought tolerant.
For more: www.sakataornamentals.com

Pansy ‘Wonderfall’
With a terrific trailing habit, this pansy series has large flowers and comes in five colors. Great for hanging baskets, quarts, and 6-inch pots, only three plugs are needed to fill one pot. Its vigorous branching habit can fill containers quickly, even in high-temperature production periods. Available from seed, the plant’s height will reach 8 to 10 inches, with a spread of 18 to 24 inches. It has a crop time of 10 to 12 weeks for the spring, and 9 to 11 weeks for the fall.
For more: www.syngentaflowersinc.com

Insider Info
Penhow Nurseries won its seventh consecutive RHS gold medal for its display of nemesias and diascias.