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19 Garden-Problem Solver Plants with Expert Tips

Written by:
Peter Costello
Photography:
Terra Nova Nurseries

Terra Nova Nurseries’ global plant breeding team understands more than most the many common, and rather annoying, problems consumers face every year when planning their spring gardens and landscapes. It is from this understanding that Terra Nova’s team of horticulturists/breeders got together to gather their newest and best-selling varieties into SEVEN different plant lists categorized by the specific attributes for which they were bred (and for which they provide solutions to common garden problems).

From heat and humidity tolerators, shade and sun lovers, and pollinator attractors to low-water users, perfect cut flowers and deer-resistant varieties, any and all of the 19 Terra Nova varieties below can serve in offering tailored solutions for the ubiquitous problems gardeners face every year.

1. Heat and Humidity Tolerance Champions: Terra Nova's selection of heat and humidity-tolerant plants ensures your garden remains vibrant even on the hottest of summer days. Explore varieties like Corydalis ‘Canary Feathers’ and Rudbeckia ‘Lion Club’ for a burst of color that thrives under the sun's intense gaze.

Acanthus ‘Whitewater’, Aralia ‘Sun King’, Artemisia MAKANA™ ‘Silver’, Coleus TERRA NOVA® ‘Monkey Puzzle’, Corydalis 'Canary Feathers’, Dicentra ‘Gold Heart’, Dicentra 'Ruby Gold’, Fatsia ‘Spider’s Web’, Helleborus ‘Honeyhill Joy’, Penstemon DAKOTA™ ‘Burgundy’, Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’, Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’, Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’, Rudbeckia ‘Little Henry’

2. Shade Marvels: Turn shaded corners into lush retreats with Terra Nova's shade-loving wonders. From the delicate blooms of Dicentra 'Ruby Gold’ to the textural elegance of Actaea ‘Black Negligee,' these plants bring life to the shadowed spaces of your garden.

Acanthus ‘Whitewater’, Actaea ‘Black Negligee’, Anemone SATIN DOLL™ ‘Blush’, Aralia ‘Sun King’, Coleus TERRA NOVA® ‘Monkey Puzzle’, Corydalis ‘Blue Heron’, Corydalis 'Canary Feathers’, Dicentra ‘Gold Heart’, Dicentra 'Ruby Gold’, Fatsia ‘Spider’s Web’, Helleborus ‘Honeyhill Joy’, Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’, Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’

3. Sun Soakers: Bask in the glory of the sun with Terra Nova's collection of sun-loving beauties. Echinacea Centaurea ‘Snowy Owl’ and Rudbeckia ‘Little Henry’ are just a glimpse of the vibrant flowers that will thrive under the sun's nurturing rays.

Actaea ‘Black Negligee’, Anemone SATIN DOLL™ ‘Blush’, Artemisia MAKANA™ ‘Silver’, Centaurea ‘Snowy Owl’, Penstemon DAKOTA™ ‘Burgundy’, Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’, Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’, Rudbeckia ‘Little Henry’

4. Deer-Resistant Delights: Frustrated by deer nibbling on your plants? Terra Nova has you covered. Discover deer-resistant gems like Dicentra ‘Gold Heart’ and Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’ that offer both beauty and protection.

Acanthus ‘Whitewater’, Actaea ‘Black Negligee’, Artemisia MAKANA™ ‘Silver’, Dicentra ‘Gold Heart’, Dicentra 'Ruby Gold’, Helleborus ‘Honeyhill Joy’, Penstemon DAKOTA™ ‘Burgundy’, Penstemon DAKOTA™ ‘Burgundy’, Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’, Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’

5. Blooms for Bouquets – Perfect Cut Flowers: Elevate your flower arrangements with Terra Nova's selection of cut flower stars. From the bold Helleborus ‘Honeyhill Joy’ to the fragrant Actaea ‘Black Negligee,’ your garden becomes a living bouquet.

Acanthus ‘Whitewater’, Actaea ‘Black Negligee’, Helleborus ‘Honeyhill Joy’, Penstemon DAKOTA™ ‘Burgundy’, Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’, Rudbeckia ‘Little Henry’

6. Pollinator Paradise – Attractors of Bees and Hummingbirds: Create a haven for pollinators with Terra Nova's pollinator-attracting plants. Lure hummingbirds and bees with Anemone SATIN DOLL™ ‘Blush’ and Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ while contributing to the ecological balance of your garden.

Actaea ‘Black Negligee’, Anemone SATIN DOLL™ ‘Blush’, Penstemon DAKOTA™ ‘Burgundy’, Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’, Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’, Rudbeckia ‘Little Henry’

7. Container Connoisseurs – Plants for Pots and Planters: Limited space? No problem! Terra Nova's container-friendly plants, such as Coleus TERRA NOVA® ‘Monkey Puzzle’ and Philodendron ‘Pink Princess,’ prove that big impact can come in small packages.

Anemone SATIN DOLL™ ‘Blush’, Centaurea ‘Snowy Owl’, Coleus TERRA NOVA® ‘Monkey Puzzle’, Corydalis ‘Blue Heron’, Corydalis 'Canary Feathers’, Fatsia ‘Spider’s Web’, Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’, Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’

8. Water-Wise Wonders – Low-Water Usage Plants: Conserve water without sacrificing beauty. Terra Nova's low-water usage plants like Artemisia MAKANA™ ‘Silver’ and Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’ thrive with minimal watering, making them ideal for sustainable gardens.

Artemisia MAKANA™ ‘Silver’, Helleborus ‘Honeyhill Joy’, Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’

Please see the following link to our secure FTP site to view and download high-resolution photos of the Terra Nova 19 varieties referenced below, along with the online links to each variety's designated webpage to learn more about how Terra Nova’s plants can benefit your readers.

1. Acanthus ‘Whitewater’

2. Actaea ‘Black Negligee’

3. Anemone SATIN DOLL™ ‘Blush’

4. Aralia ‘Sun King’

5. Artemisia MAKANA™ ‘Silver’

6. Centaurea ‘Snowy Owl’

7. Coleus TERRA NOVA® ‘Monkey Puzzle

8. Corydalis ‘Blue Heron’

9. Corydalis 'Canary Feathers’

10. Dicentra ‘Gold Heart’

11. Dicentra 'Ruby Gold’

12. Fatsia ‘Spider’s Web’

13. Helleborus ‘Honeyhill Joy’

14. Penstemon DAKOTA™ ‘Burgundy’

15. Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’

16. Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’

17. Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’

18. Rudbeckia ‘Lion Cub’

19. Rudbeckia ‘Little Henry’


By Liliana Alvarez

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