2024 Cultivars

Begonia semp. 'Cocktail Gin' (Rose Pink)
Begonia semp. 'Cocktail Vodka' (Scarlet)
Begonia semp. 'Cocktail Whiskey' (Whiskey)

Evergreen clump forming grass that stays at an easily manageable size, while remaining maintenance and pest free once established in the landscape. Greenish flowers blend in with the bright green leaves, turning brown in the early winter. Ideal for grassy borders or mass plantings. Reseeds and returns in the spring easily.

From the land down under comes this spectacular blooming tree that prefers the warmer areas of southern Texas. The Bottlebrush is also called the Lemon Bottlebrush for the citrus aroma the leaves have when crushed.

This low maintenance tree has a slow growth habit, with stiff stems that spread up and outright more than downward. The narrow lance-shaped leaves have a leathery touch to them, and are slightly tomentose on the underside. Bright red fuzzy flowers are on the stem tips, arranged radially and being entirely composed of stamens giving it the look of a large bottlebrush; they appear in abundance during the spring and sporadically throughout the summer.  

‘Little John’ is a dwarf cultivar, with a more compact growth habit and higher susceptibility to freezing temperatures.  It prefers well drained loose soils that are slightly acidic, and requires mulching in areas that experience cold winters.  Easily attracts butterflies and hummingbirds when in bloom. 

Bougainvillea is one of the most captivating blooming vines used around Texas. Native to South America, these thorny woody vines grow up to 30 feet long in warm climates; semi-evergreens that drop their leaves in colder climates. Popular in hanging baskets or containers so that they can be protected in the colder regions as freezing temperatures can kill them.

The flowers themselves are small and white, however they are surrounded by multiple bracts that are papery feeling to the touch available in variety of colors, from white, pink, peach, reds. Relatively pest-free plants, with best flowering occurring when roots are crowded, making them ideal for container planting. Watering less also induces more flowering, but don't starve it. Bougainvillea thrives on regular fertilization and tolerates short periods of droughts.

Bougainvillea is one of the most captivating blooming vines used around Texas. Native to South America, these thorny woody vines grow up to 30 feet long in warm climates; semi-evergreens that drop their leaves in colder climates. Popular in hanging baskets or containers so that they can be protected in the colder regions as freezing temperatures can kill them.

The flowers themselves are small and white, however they are surrounded by multiple bracts that are papery feeling to the touch available in variety of colors, from white, pink, peach, reds. Relatively pest-free plants, with best flowering occurring when roots are crowded, making them ideal for container planting. Watering less also induces more flowering, but don't starve it. Bougainvillea thrives on regular fertilization and tolerates short periods of droughts.

Bougainvillea is one of the most captivating blooming vines used around Texas. Native to South America, these thorny woody vines grow up to 30 feet long in warm climates; semi-evergreens that drop their leaves in colder climates. Popular in hanging baskets or containers so that they can be protected in the colder regions as freezing temperatures can kill them.

The flowers themselves are small and white, however they are surrounded by multiple bracts that are papery feeling to the touch available in variety of colors, from white, pink, peach, reds. Relatively pest-free plants, with best flowering occurring when roots are crowded, making them ideal for container planting. Watering less also induces more flowering, but don't starve it. Bougainvillea thrives on regular fertilization and tolerates short periods of droughts.

Bougainvillea is one of the most captivating blooming vines used around Texas. Native to South America, these thorny woody vines grow up to 30 feet long in warm climates; semi-evergreens that drop their leaves in colder climates. Popular in hanging baskets or containers so that they can be protected in the colder regions as freezing temperatures can kill them.

The flowers themselves are small and white, however they are surrounded by multiple bracts that are papery feeling to the touch available in variety of colors, from white, pink, peach, reds. Relatively pest-free plants, with best flowering occurring when roots are crowded, making them ideal for container planting. Watering less also induces more flowering, but don't starve it. Bougainvillea thrives on regular fertilization and tolerates short periods of droughts.

Bougainvillea is one of the most captivating blooming vines used around Texas. Native to South America, these thorny woody vines grow up to 30 feet long in warm climates; semi-evergreens that drop their leaves in colder climates. Popular in hanging baskets or containers so that they can be protected in the colder regions as freezing temperatures can kill them.

The flowers themselves are small and white, however they are surrounded by multiple bracts that are papery feeling to the touch available in variety of colors, from white, pink, peach, reds. Relatively pest-free plants, with best flowering occurring when roots are crowded, making them ideal for container planting. Watering less also induces more flowering, but don't starve it. Bougainvillea thrives on regular fertilization and tolerates short periods of droughts.

Juanita Hatten cultivar is one very similar to Barbara Karst, however the new foliage has a tinge of variegation that goes away as they mature.

Bougainvillea is one of the most captivating blooming vines used around Texas. Native to South America, these thorny woody vines grow up to 30 feet long in warm climates; semi-evergreens that drop their leaves in colder climates. Popular in hanging baskets or containers so that they can be protected in the colder regions as freezing temperatures can kill them.

The flowers themselves are small and white, however they are surrounded by multiple bracts that are papery feeling to the touch available in variety of colors, from white, pink, peach, reds. Relatively pest-free plants, with best flowering occurring when roots are crowded, making them ideal for container planting. Watering less also induces more flowering, but don't starve it. Bougainvillea thrives on regular fertilization and tolerates short periods of droughts.

This Japanese native shrub is no stranger to the landscape, as it’s often the plant of choice for trimmed hedges, topiaries, and bonsai sculptures. Japanese Boxwood is an evergreen shrub with a multiple branching habit – combined with the dense growth habit of the leaves it naturally forms a thick round form. The glossy bright green leaves that only grow an inch give it a very uniformed feel when regularly trimmed or pruned.

There are no noticeable flower or fruit characteristics. It’s important that the ground it is planted in has adequate drainage to avoid root rot; roots tend to stay shallow, so a thick layer of mulch can help maintain moisture. Appreciates morning sun and light, filtered afternoon shade. 

This Japanese native shrub is no stranger to the landscape, as it’s often the plant of choice for trimmed hedges, topiaries, and bonsai sculptures.  Japanese Boxwood is an evergreen shrub with a multiple branching habit – combined with the dense growth habit of the leaves it naturally forms a thick round form. “Winter Gem” has glossy dark green leaves that only grown an inch give it a much uniformed feel when regularly trimmed or pruned.

There are no noticeable flower or fruit characteristics. It’s important that the ground it is planted in has adequate drainage to avoid root rot; roots tend to stay shallow, so a thick layer of mulch can help maintain moisture. Appreciates morning sun and light, filtered afternoon shade. 

South African native herbaceous perennial ideal for hot and dry Texas landscapes.  Displays racemes of orange-yellow flowers throughout the warm months and spreads easily through the rhizome offsets and seeds. Grows best in well-drained soils, pest and maintenance free.

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Buddleia, commonly known as butterfly bush, is a genus of flowering plants that are known for attracting butterflies and other pollinators with their fragrant and colorful flowers.

Buddleia plants are often grown for their ornamental value in gardens and landscaping. They are relatively easy to grow and can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions. Buddleias prefer full sun and well-drained soil.

Chrysalis Cranberry is a trademarked plant that will stay in a compact form, avoiding that open weedy habit of a normal Buddleia.

Buddleia, commonly known as butterfly bush, is a genus of flowering plants that are known for attracting butterflies and other pollinators with their fragrant and colorful flowers.

Buddleia plants are often grown for their ornamental value in gardens and landscaping. They are relatively easy to grow and can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions. Buddleias prefer full sun and well-drained soil.

Chrysalis Pink is a trademarked plant that will stay in a compact form, avoiding that open weedy habit of a normal Buddleia.

A vigorous evergreen vine native to the tropical regions of South America that has adapted well in the southern Texas landscape. The vine easily spreads up to 15 feet, however if the stems touch ground, they sprout roots, allowing them to spread even further. Climbs most surfaces with ease, but does best with trellises or fences.

Intense yellow blooms that look like small orchids appear early in the summer and continue to appear till fall. Papery samara fruits form after flowering that resemble large butterfly wings, giving this vine its name.

Mulch heavily in the winter as it is vulnerable to freezing temperatures and protects it through the heat of the summer.