Wisteria

Wisteria
Cascading branches of wisteria blooms burst forth each spring. Long racemes of blue, purple, pink or white creep softly to scale walls and accent arches. Their prolific blooms and leafy vines frame windows and views, softening architectural elements as they artfully hide a garden's sharp edges. J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. sells wisteria in No. 5 containers.

For more: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., P.O. Box 189, Boring, OR 97009; (503) 663-4128; fax (503) 663-2121.

Ramblin' Red

Climbing rose
Bailey Nurseries' Ramblin' Red is a new variety with true-red, 3- to 4-inch flowers that appear throughout the growing season. It is a hardy climber (USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7) that can be trellised in Zone 3 with only minimal pruning required after winter. It is very resistant to powdery mildew and blackspot and has dark, glossy foliage with some red on new growth.

For more: Bailey Nurseries Inc., 1325 Bailey Road, St. Paul, MN 55119; (800) 829-8898; fax (800) 829-8894; www.baileynursery.com.

'Rosa Konigskind'

Clematis
Clematis 'Rosa Konigskind', available from Pride of Place Plants has pink tepals with outstanding anthers. The anthers, which are dark to begin with, turn even darker as they mature. The anthers ring the eye of the blossom in an eyelashlike fashion. Plants flower from June to September and are considered florist-quality clematis. Mature height is 4-5 feet.

For more: Pride of Place Plants, 674 Cromarty Ave., Sidney, British Columbia V8L 5G6, Canada; (250) 656-7963; fax (250) 655-0306.

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