Posted by Stephanie | Posted in Zones | Posted on 14-04-2009
Park
Seed has started shipping plants to most zones. The last two shipping zones are expected to open
within the next few weeks barring any inclement weather. [Zone 4, Apr. 20 & Zones 3-1, May 11]
Shipping live plants is much trickier than shipping seeds. It requires precise planning and care to ensure that the plants arrive quickly and in good condition. We have to watch for late freezes and other unseasonal weather all over the country. It is our goal to ship plants so that they arrive just as the ground warms and winter has moved along, hopefully on a warm, sunny, spring day perfect for a little gardening.
While we're on the subject of spring plants, along with the proven, classic varieties, Park Seed has added a few new varieties for 2009 that I am personally excited about. No matter how technically perfect and classically beautiful a garden is, even the most seasoned gardener is drawn to novel beauty like a fish to a shiny spinnerbait. The eyes love surprises.
If you are looking for something to catch the eye you can start with the designer daylily 'Fire King', a blaze of bright orange ruffled petals that blooms all summer long. Another flower that just jumps right out of the garden is the 8-inch double-bloomed gerber daisy 'Giant Spinner', and this one comes in a variety of brilliant colors. And, my personal favorite, a really beautiful flower, the Japanese Iris 'August Emperor' really steals the show with its large billowy petals in high-contrast purple and yellow. Those are my three favorites, but be sure to check out all of the Park Seed's new plants.