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My Soil Is Like A Beach Collection

If you have a sandy landscape where most flowers seem to wither, these long-blooming perennials and ornamental grasses will solve your gardening challenge. The flowering perennials are long-blooming and good at re-seeding themselves to cover even more sandy areas. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). A collection of nine plants (three each of three varieties). Save $10 off the single plant price of 83.91!
Zones5 - 8
Advantages
Easy To Grow
Deer Resistant
Low Maintenance
Winter Interest
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Annual Rainfall
10 to 20"
20 to 30"
Mature HeightLinum perenne Appar: 18" tall; Nassella (Stipa) tenuissima: 18" tall; Phemeranthus calycinum (Talinum) Judith's Favorite: 10-12" tall
Mature SpreadLinum perenne Appar: 18" wide; Nassella (Stipa) tenuissima: 12" wide; Phemeranthus calycinum (Talinum) Judith's Favorite: 15-18" wide
Bloom TimeEarly to late summer.
ShippingNo longer available this season. Learn More…
SizeCollection of 9
SKUHC017129

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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These perennials were chosen to thrive in the sandy soils that seem to kill most other plants. The flowering perennials are long-blooming and good at re-seeding themselves to cover even more sandy areas.

Try several of our favorite sand-loving varieties in this newly offered My Soil Is Like A Beach Collection. It includes three of each variety: Linum perenne Appar, Nassella (Stipa) tenuissima and Phemeranthus calycinum (Talinum) Judith's Favorite

*Does not include planting map

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SKUHC017129
Item Package Size
Collection of 9
Common Name
My Soil Is Like A Beach Collection
Botanical Name
My Soil Is Like A Beach Collection
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Pink, Blue, Wheat
Mature Height
Linum perenne Appar: 18" tall; Nassella (Stipa) tenuissima: 18" tall; Phemeranthus calycinum (Talinum) Judith's Favorite: 10-12" tall
Mature Spread
Linum perenne Appar: 18" wide; Nassella (Stipa) tenuissima: 12" wide; Phemeranthus calycinum (Talinum) Judith's Favorite: 15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Early to late summer.
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
Amount Of Rain
10 to 20", 20 to 30"
Advantages
Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest
Ideal Region
West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Item Unit Of Measure
Plant
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides
Planting and Caring for Pre-Planned Gardens & Collections

Soil Preparation: Remember that proper soil preparation is the key to healthy, vigorous blooming perennials. Use Yum Yum Mix and a high quality compost at recommended rates to prepare the soil. Inoculate the plant roots with Plant Success mycorrhizal inoculant. Planting: Plant according to the mature size of the plant. Don’t be tempted to put the plants too close based on their size in the pots. They’ll grow quickly and cover the space shown in the planting map. (Maps included only with Pre-Planned Gardens, not Collections.)

Fertilizing: Once annually in mid-fall, after plants begin to go dormant. Use Yum Yum Mix or Yum Yum Mix Winterizer at recommended rates to improve the soil and provide essential plant nutrients.Use it with high quality compost, mix half and half by volume and spread on top of the soil. Scratch it in lightly and water thoroughly. It is also beneficial to treat the plant roots with Plant Success® mycorrhizal root inoculant if you didn’t do so at planting time. (Inoculation only needs to be done once.)

Mulching: In arid climates mulching is very beneficial. Coarse textured composts, shredded leaves, pine needles and composted bark are all excellent mulch materials. Apply to a depth of 1-2 inches. Replenish annually (or as needed).

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping

No longer available this season.

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.

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