2019
April
Elephant
ears
Available year-round, Colocasia and Alocasia (commonly known as Elephant Ears) have stunning large leaves and are an amazing statement whether indoors or out! With perfect conditions they can grow up to seven or eight feet tall but are typically shorter than that due to Missouri's shorter growing season. A tip- these gorgeous leaves can't have too much sun!
Palms
A wide variety of palms is now available on our patio! Our year-round varieties include the Parlor palm, Lady palm, Bamboo palm, and Ponytail palm. Seasonal palms available in the warmer months include Areca, Bottle, Coconut, Chinese, European Fan, Triangle, and more! Care instructions vary widely from palm to palm, so be sure to ask one of our greenhouse experts!
2019
May
2019
june
Jasmine
Jasmine plants have creamy white flowers with a delightful scent. They thrive in full sun and bloom all summer. If you're looking for a climber, Trachelospermum with dark green foliage and white star-shaped flowers is perfect for a patio, terrace, or entryway. The Duke of Tuscany is a beautiful bush variety, producing a double flower with a rich fragrance.
canna
With a myriad flower colors and variegated, colorful leaves, Canna is a great focal point for containers. Its flowers are commonly yellow, orange, red, pink, or white and stand out in stark contrast to its thick dark green, white, or even orange leaves! When not in a container, Canna is a great plant for wet areas and can even survive in standing water.
sun patiens
Sun Patiens thrive in full sun and grow to a height of 24 or 36 inches! Their white, rose, salmon, orange, lavender, or red flowers are eye-catching for use in beds or large containers! If using Sun Patiens in your garden beds, be sure to plant in an area with rich, well-drained soil and with moderate watering.
2019
JULY
Ficus
Ficus, commonly known as the fig tree, is a tropical plant that enjoys even moisture and bright, indirect light. There are a wide variety of ficus and even edible varieties. We currently are carrying Ficus benjamina and Ficus elastica (the rubber plant), as well as one edible variety- Ficus carica.
Chinese evergreen
The Chinese Evergreen comes in a tremendous variety of colors and patterns. It is characterized by a flowering spathe that may develop pretty (although inedible) berries. Good news- this beautiful plant is fairly low-maintenance- it is extremely tolerant of low light and even likes to go dry between waterings. Beginners tend to overwater, so be sure to forget!
Cereus
species
We carry cacti in abundance year-round at Garden Heights! The cereus species is one of our favorites, as it's perfect for first-time cactus owners. It's fast-growing and more tolerant of low light than other cacti. A common mistake though is overwatering, so be sure to monitor its soil (especially in winter months when it prefers to be drier).
Little
LImelight
Hydrangea
A sun-loving panicle hydrangea, Little Limelight has bright green pinnacle-shaped blooms that appear midsummer into fall. This variety is a reliable grower and is available as either a patio tree or a dwarf shrub! For larger flowers, you can prune this plant back to having only five to ten primary shoots.