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Halloween, is my second favorite holiday of the year, as it is with most people. This group of miniatures were chosen for their extra dark or white appearance and look their best with the GeorgetownUSA (www.georgetownusa.com) line of halloween garden accessories. A partial selection is photographed in the following entries. All appreciate as much sun as you can give them in the fall and the following months.
Plants like, “Chocolate Sedge” and “WhiteStar Carpet” are borrowed from "Hardy Shade" and adapt to the higher light conditions of major of the plants which come from the "Tropical Summer" collection.
For southeastern gardeners, these plants will most likely be winter annuals, as they will have a tough time during the summer humidity, but you may have some surprising successes. Only the faeries will tell. Northern Gardeners, these plants will grow great in sunny, cold, drafty windows for the winter months, to be placed outside for growing season, even before your frost-free date. Fertilize monthly with an organic fertilizer to keep plants toned up.
Flowering Time: N/A
Zone: 9-11
Flowering Time: N/A
Zone: 8 - 11
Flowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 8 -11
Flowering Time: spring-winter
Zone: 7-11
Flowering Time: spring-summer
Zone: 5-11
Flowering Time: N/A
Zone: 5b-11
Flowering Time: spring
Zone: 8 -11
Flowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 8
Flowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 8
Flowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 10 -11
Flowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 9
Flowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 11
Flowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 5b-11
Plants like, “Chocolate Sedge” and “WhiteStar Carpet” are borrowed from "Hardy Shade" and adapt to the higher light conditions of major of the plants which come from the "Tropical Summer" collection.
For southeastern gardeners, these plants will most likely be winter annuals, as they will have a tough time during the summer humidity, but you may have some surprising successes. Only the faeries will tell. Northern Gardeners, these plants will grow great in sunny, cold, drafty windows for the winter months, to be placed outside for growing season, even before your frost-free date. Fertilize monthly with an organic fertilizer to keep plants toned up.
Coleus, Mini Maple-Leaf & Red Champion Fairy
Grow in sunniest location to prevent green splotches from appearing under low light conditions. Remove growing tips to keep tree tight and bushy which allows branches to strenghen and grow upright.
Size: Tree 9"tall X 9"tallFlowering Time: N/A
Zone: 9-11
Coprosma, Cappuccino & Nasturium Fairy
Upright and narrow like a miniature poplar tree, these coffee colored leaves provide a shady resting spot for our Nasturium Fairy to take a break. Cut off fast growing tips to keep shaped.
Size: Tree 9” tall x 5” wideFlowering Time: N/A
Zone: 8 - 11
Elfin Herb & Elf Fairy
“Is there a time when you aren’t blooming?” Even when they’re brought indoors in the winter, they may bloom occasionally. Remove growing tips to keep tree strong and bushy.
Size: Tree 12"tall X 12"wideFlowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 8 -11
Erodium, Faery White & Rose Fairy
Consider this an old-fashioned, white, single flowering rose shrub in a containerized miniature landscape, faery garden or garden railroad setting.
Size: Shrub 4"tall X 5"wideFlowering Time: spring-winter
Zone: 7-11
Faery Fern, Platt's Black & Bird's Foot Trefoil Fairy
“I’m going to get a little sun on my legs this morning. I could use a tan.” ‘Platt’s Black’ likes morning sun to bring out its colors (of black and green) too.
Size: Groundcover 1"tall X 6"wideFlowering Time: spring-summer
Zone: 5-11
Ivy, Mini Easter & Nasturium Fairy
“Look at me- up in the tree.” The bold colors of the “Nasturtium Fairy” contrast perfectly with the bright white edges that trace each leaf like a halo. Find this and other ivies in the hardy shade section
Size: Vine 8"wideFlowering Time: N/A
Zone: 5b-11
Jade, Tiny Bush & Elderberry Fairy
“Your leaves are as dark as my berries once the summer sun has its way” Tiny, yellow, star-shaped flowers complement the dark or green foliage that comes back in winter. Easy to divide, just do not over water.
Size: Shrub 2"tall X 5"wideFlowering Time: spring
Zone: 8 -11
Mondo Grass, Dwarf & Orchis Fairy
“Are you up to mischief?” Few things can damage this rugged grass so I’m betting the “Orchis Faery” is looking for the sapphire blue fruit in the winter. “The fruit kinda resembles tiny, dyed easter eggs!”
Size: Shrub 2"tall X 4"wideFlowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 8
Mondo Grass, White Sparkler & Lily of the Vallley Fairy
Like 4th of July sparklers, the white blooms are bright white and leaves are thinner and more delicate than “Dwarf” above. Very dry shade tolerant.
Size: Shrub 3"tall X 4"wideFlowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 8
Pomegranate, Dwarf & Scarlet Pimpernel Fairy
Not the best place for this faery to hide since that fruit is about ready to be picked. Add to that a bit of tip pruning, sun and fertilizer and you’ll have non-stop blooms and eventually many more pomegranate crops.
Size: Tree 12"tall X12 "wideFlowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 10 -11
Santolina, Pretty Polly & Lilac Fairy
“Oh, you smell funny and nice and you keep away the mice.” Their larger cousins are known as a moth repellent but this dwarf is reputed to deter four legged critters from the garden.
Size: Shrub 6” tall X 6” wideFlowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 9
Sedge, Chocolate & Nasturium Fairy
“Don’t be fooled,” says the “Nasturium Faery,” this sedge is only chocolate in color not flavor. Though not edible, it’s a conversation starter all the way to Halloween when it gets the spooky name “Dead Sedge”.
Size: Shrub 2"tall X 4"wideFlowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 11
Star Carpet, Alpine White & Lily of the Valley Fairy
No need to wait until dark. You can count on these stars to bloom all summer. Encourage more blooming and shorter growth with afternoon sun too. You’ll need to water more frequently; never allow it to dry out.
Size: Groundcover 1"tall X 6"wideFlowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 5b-11
Coleus, Mini Maple-Leaf & Red Champion Fairy
Grow in sunniest location to prevent green splotches from appearing under low light conditions. Remove growing tips to keep tree tight and bushy which allows branches to strenghen and grow upright.
Size: Tree 9"tall X 9"tallFlowering Time: N/A
Zone: 9-11
Coprosma, Cappuccino & Nasturium Fairy
Upright and narrow like a miniature poplar tree, these coffee colored leaves provide a shady resting spot for our Nasturium Fairy to take a break. Cut off fast growing tips to keep shaped.
Size: Tree 9” tall x 5” wideFlowering Time: N/A
Zone: 8 - 11
Cushion Bush & Zinnia Fairy
Elfin Herb & Elf Fairy
“Is there a time when you aren’t blooming?” Even when they’re brought indoors in the winter, they may bloom occasionally. Remove growing tips to keep tree strong and bushy.
Size: Tree 12"tall X 12"wideFlowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 8 -11
Erodium, Faery White & Rose Fairy
Consider this an old-fashioned, white, single flowering rose shrub in a containerized miniature landscape, faery garden or garden railroad setting.
Size: Shrub 4"tall X 5"wideFlowering Time: spring-winter
Zone: 7-11
Faery Fern, Platt's Black & Bird's Foot Trefoil Fairy
“I’m going to get a little sun on my legs this morning. I could use a tan.” ‘Platt’s Black’ likes morning sun to bring out its colors (of black and green) too.
Size: Groundcover 1"tall X 6"wideFlowering Time: spring-summer
Zone: 5-11
Ivy, Mini Easter & Nasturium Fairy
“Look at me- up in the tree.” The bold colors of the “Nasturtium Fairy” contrast perfectly with the bright white edges that trace each leaf like a halo. Find this and other ivies in the hardy shade section
Size: Vine 8"wideFlowering Time: N/A
Zone: 5b-11
Jade, Tiny Bush & Elderberry Fairy
“Your leaves are as dark as my berries once the summer sun has its way” Tiny, yellow, star-shaped flowers complement the dark or green foliage that comes back in winter. Easy to divide, just do not over water.
Size: Shrub 2"tall X 5"wideFlowering Time: spring
Zone: 8 -11
Mondo Grass, Dwarf & Orchis Fairy
“Are you up to mischief?” Few things can damage this rugged grass so I’m betting the “Orchis Faery” is looking for the sapphire blue fruit in the winter. “The fruit kinda resembles tiny, dyed easter eggs!”
Size: Shrub 2"tall X 4"wideFlowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 8
Mondo Grass, White Sparkler & Lily of the Vallley Fairy
Like 4th of July sparklers, the white blooms are bright white and leaves are thinner and more delicate than “Dwarf” above. Very dry shade tolerant.
Size: Shrub 3"tall X 4"wideFlowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 8
Pomegranate, Dwarf & Scarlet Pimpernel Fairy
Not the best place for this faery to hide since that fruit is about ready to be picked. Add to that a bit of tip pruning, sun and fertilizer and you’ll have non-stop blooms and eventually many more pomegranate crops.
Size: Tree 12"tall X12 "wideFlowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 10 -11
Santolina, Pretty Polly & Lilac Fairy
“Oh, you smell funny and nice and you keep away the mice.” Their larger cousins are known as a moth repellent but this dwarf is reputed to deter four legged critters from the garden.
Size: Shrub 6” tall X 6” wideFlowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 9
Sedge, Chocolate & Nasturium Fairy
“Don’t be fooled,” says the “Nasturium Faery,” this sedge is only chocolate in color not flavor. Though not edible, it’s a conversation starter all the way to Halloween when it gets the spooky name “Dead Sedge”.
Size: Shrub 2"tall X 4"wideFlowering Time: summer
Zone: 5 - 11
Silver Needle Tree & Marigold Fairy
Star Carpet, Alpine White & Lily of the Valley Fairy
No need to wait until dark. You can count on these stars to bloom all summer. Encourage more blooming and shorter growth with afternoon sun too. You’ll need to water more frequently; never allow it to dry out.
Size: Groundcover 1"tall X 6"wideFlowering Time: spring-fall
Zone: 5b-11