Variety Notebook

Primula PIANO Rose Bicolor
Bred for fall or early spring production, Rose Bicolor joins the uniformed series with its rosy pink and white petals. Able to remain compact under high heat, it can be used for bedding, pots or landscaping. It can be placed in sun to partial shade, and grows up to 8 inches in height.

For more: Ernst Benary of America, www.benary.com

Bergenia Dragonfly ‘Sakura’
Featuring pink, semi-double flowers and purple-black foliage, Sakura has a compact habit, is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant and attractive to hummingbirds in the spring. Ideal for containers, banks, front-of-the-borders and mixed beds, this evergreen’s average size is 15 inches in flower height and 10 inches in spread. It does best in USDA Zones 4 to 9.

For more: Terra Nova Nurseries, www.terranovanurseries.com

Salvia Summer Jewel Pink
This 2012 AAS award winner is compact, has good branching and is attractive to butterflies. Blooming seven to nine weeks after sowing, the Summer Jewel series has a height of 18 inches, spread of 24 inches, and can be used in mixed containers, pots or the garden.

For more: American Takii, www.takii.com