5
. Coleus
‘Electric Lime’
This coleus tolerates sun
as well as shade; its bright
green and yellow colors
mix easily into combos.
simplybeautifulgardens.com
6
. Celosia
‘Caracas’
Dazzling purple flower
spikes bloom continuously
for weeks on end. Ask
for it at your local
garden center.
7
. Achillea
‘Strawberry
Seduction’
Large heads of red flowers
look great even during hot,
humid weather. Zone 4.
bloomsofbressingham.com
8
. Campanula
‘Sarastro’
Gorgeous dark purple bells
cover this mounding plant,
which won’t invade beds
like other campanulas.
Zone 5. plantdelights.com £
5
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MARCH 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
PHOTOS: (CO LEU S) MARTY BALDWIN; (CELO SIA, ACHILLEA) BLAINE MOATS; (CAMPANULA) KRITSADA
