Darwin Perennials Test Garden

[@smedgirl1]

So nice to see plant varieties other than Proven Winners. PW are great but have become so expensive.

[@Idkimjustwatchingyt]

And they are actually not all that great. You’re paying for the brand.

[@maryannferencak3799]

I've pretty much had it with PW. I don't think their plants are worth the price. I don't like all the unnecessary fertilizers and chemicals they push. It's ridiculous how they are selling a different fertilizernfor every different plant grown. Totally a rip off of those "gardeners" who don't understand gardening.

[@gardencrossings]

There are so many great plant choices out there.

[@larakalevra2233]

The middle of the winter is a great time to share this video! I miss the summer..

[@gardencrossings]

Thank you for watching.

[@MelissaInNEPA]

That silver swirl… I’m drooling! 🤤 Also loving the more vertical shape of the Veronica, especially the purple that’s similiar to PW ever after. ❤❤❤

[@gardencrossings]

yes, both are great additions.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Darwin has an excellent program going. I’ve been growing Skyward Pink Veronica for two years and it is far and away the best Veronica I’ve ever grown.

[@gardencrossings]

That is great feedback. We had the samples from this year and they bloomed on and off all summer. I loved it. Cant wait to see how it does next year.

[@Blake.Cooper]

AMAZING COLOR!! Can't wait till Spring already!! Happy New Year Heidi and Rod!

[@gardencrossings]

Happy New Year to you as well.

[@lindamiller394]

Love seeing what we can do next summer. Thanks for the beautiful tour. 😊

[@gardencrossings]

Thank you for watching. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already

[@gwenvanbrunt3408]

Beautiful video! Just what we needed to see here in michigan. I just wanted to compliment your video Grapher . Excellent long shots, close ups , and moving slow so I don't get dizzy! 😊

[@gardencrossings]

Thanks for watching, This was the pro videographer from Ball. I wish I had him doing all my videos.

[@laure-elisesinger909]

My only complaint is that I would've loved a longer series on these beautiful new offerings, displaying even more perennials! I do appreciate that you show varieties with different applications, I'm always on the search for a perennial groundcover that looks beautiful out of bloom as well, and that contrasts with our adjacent lawn. The Silver Swirls has a lovely habit, that is rare among silver-foliage perennials, I hope it will also be available in our garden centres in Montreal! I grow several cultivars of pink Veronica, they are easy to grow, long-blooming, but none as pretty as yours.... Thank you so much Heidi, this was a treat in mid-winter!

[@gardencrossings]

We will be doing more videos. We find that people only watch for so long and most of the content at the middle and end of the videos is never watched.

[@ashleyamelia08]

So much inspo for the coming spring season!! I neeeeeeeeeeeed lol

[@gardencrossings]

Thanks for watching

[@debs-more-plants]

Wow! Loved them all! Going to look on line and order now!!

[@gardencrossings]

That is great to hear! I hope you enjoy them in your garden.

[@JohnandNancyTselepis]

Lots of questions answered.Thks.Heidi. Gorgeous colours too. Every year brings more surprises. Cool! Best of the New Year to you.🎉

[@gardencrossings]

Thank you and thank you for watching.

[@lindahall1971]

❤❤I love everything ❤..but the pink Veronica 💗 and the Ice plant look amazing!! Watermelon coneflower 😮😮yes please!! Ty Heidi ❤❤

[@gardencrossings]

They are all winners!

[@anythingsassy9005]

I’m looking forward to that silver swirl…and all the other plants too

[@gardencrossings]

We hope you can give some a try

[@dannylawson366]

What a great video to start my year off with! Thank you for sharing.

[@gardencrossings]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathysinclair3011]

Love the icr plants

[@gardencrossings]

They are so pretty

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Heidi 🌺. Very cool video of these pretty flowers and they will be amazing in the garden landscape . Happy new year to you and your family .♥️🌟♥️🎄🌟🎄♥️

[@gardencrossings]

Happy New Year

[@boogiefever2118]

I already am subscribed!!

[@gardencrossings]

Awesome, thx!

[@ytubechannel997]

Awesome video showcasing these perennials. Can't wait to see how the Agastache overwinter for you.

[@gardencrossings]

I will certainly let you know.

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Wonderful video Heidi, going to the trail flower garden's ins the bomb. Love your channel.And love you also❤❤

[@gardencrossings]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@andreamorris1143]

Loved seeing these gorgeous plants on a cold winter day! All these plants make me smile, I want one of all of them! Like another commenter said it’s nice to have another option other than PW.

[@gardencrossings]

Thank you for that feedback

[@tg_ny]

Those pink and lilac blue Veronica are great. We want them 😊

[@gardencrossings]

Here is a link: www.gardencrossings.com/brand/bloomables/

[@pauletteworoniak431]

I bought several double scoop strawberry and raspberry Echinacea in the fall but I didn’t realize there was a watermelon Echinacea. I will have to look out for it in 2025. Happy New Year Heidi🎉

[@gardencrossings]

Watermelon was the first one to sell out! So pre order now.

[@boogiefever2118]

Enjoyed this very much, wish you had showed us more. Don't make me make more garden beds Heidi!!!! Evelyn

[@gardencrossings]

I will be showing you more. Subscribe so you don't miss upcoming videos.

[@8helenjhouston8]

This is NOT helping my New Year’s resolution to spend less money on plants…

[@gardencrossings]

It could be a worse hobby.. just saying ;) You deserve to be happy and plants make people happy 😂

[@karenpentz4160]

I love Veronica. I’m in NC zone 7b and it handles our hot humid summers. Great pollinator plant

[@gardencrossings]

Thanks for subbing. Yes it is a great pollinator plant. Thanks for the feedback on how it does in the humidity in the south!

[@mycraftroom6872]

Need them all!

[@gardencrossings]

I think so as well 😉

[@aalejardin]

I love Veronicas. I haven’t had much trouble with PM. I like the tight habit on those cultivars. Also silver swirl looks like a winner-I was surprised to see that it is a centaurea. I am looking forward to trying your Bloomables collection. They looked great in your trials.

[@gardencrossings]

We really have loved them this past summer

[@michaelgray1123]

a very informative video as always!!!!

[@gardencrossings]

Thanks for watching

[@karenchisholm623]

Loved the video!!

[@gardencrossings]

Thank you for watching. Please subscribe if you haven't already

[@risalangdon9883]

Idk Heidi. I'm not generally a fan of red in the garden. But that red Echinacea /Coneflower is beautiful!! And if you placed some of those Silver Swirl plants close to them, I think that would just be stunning!!

[@gardencrossings]

That would be a great look!

[@kristinhammel2842]

I love the silver swirl hopefully I can find it at a local greenhouse. By the way I'm in wisconsin zone 4-5 my annual dusty miller have been coming back for 6 years now I also planted a angel wings 2 years ago and I stuck it in the ground and it came back last year. I'm hoping it will come back a 3rd year.

[@gardencrossings]

It’s amazing how plants can surprise us with their resilience.

[@ebanzon961]

Love Veronicas, I would love some of that skyward pink. Will have to try silver swirl and Ike the watermelon echinacea. Never heard of sperma before but would try the ocean sunset. NW Indiana zone 5b-6.

[@acasburn1460]

Bring these beauties to Australia 🇦🇺🫶😍

[@gardencrossings]

LOL. Unfortunately we can not ship out of the USA.

[@acasburn1460]

😉👍🫶

[@jennifergreene8891]

Zone 9b Texas Gulf Coast here, I love the Agastache 😍 actually i love them ALL! I would love to have them all in my garden. Wondering how they would fair here in my heat and humidity? 🤔 Thank you for sharing these beauties! Happy New Year 🎉

[@gardencrossings]

They are hardy to zone 10 so they would grow in your area.

[@Mindy-s-channel]

My sombrero echinacea were blooming in mid May. And reached its peak by early June and kept going until late August. I live in mid Missouri zone six

[@gardencrossings]

Yes! They are great bloomers and give alot of color.

[@vickythompson6890]

Heidi Will all these be available at your store this year?

[@gardencrossings]

Yes they will. Here is the link: www.gardencrossings.com/brand/bloomables/

[@tannenbaumgirl3100]

Were the displayed Agastache 1-year plants...or were they 2 or 3 year plants. Trying to imagine what they would look like 1st year in my gardens.

[@gardencrossings]

That is a good question, I believe these have been in this garden for 2 years. This was not the first year.

[@janegreenway2918]

Please specify the top and bottom zones of the plants. thanks

[@gardencrossings]

If you go to the description in the video you can click on a link to each plant that gives you all the information on the plants talked about.

[@brendaallid-makalintal4345]

Since agastache are a mint, do they also spread like the regular and very hard to tame mint?

[@gardencrossings]

No, they stay in their place.

[@brendaallid-makalintal4345]

So they do not get invasive then like the hateful mint? Okay. Thank you! Might dare to plant it in the dirt this Spring then. Was afraid to do so since I had battled with mint before.

[@valeriejean4818]

Enjoying creating my Bloomables wish list. I’m really drawn to the ice plants (as are the bunnies. lol). Where is the trial garden located in Chicago? Is it open to the public?

[@gardencrossings]

It is located in West Chicago, IL i am not sure if it is open to the public all the time. I know they have certain weeks that guest can go there.

[@victoria76116]

❤🎉❤🎉

[@lilyw.1788]

Do bloomables have their own KZbin channel?

[@gardencrossings]

They do not.

[@alittlebitofdirt]

do you fertilize ice plant?

[@gardencrossings]

They get a slow release application when we spread it through our whole garden.

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

Let the poor guy talk.

[@user-ps6un5jk4x]

This felt too much like a commercial.

[@gardencrossings]

Sorry you feel this way. Trying to showcase new plants that we will be carrying this year.

[@SheriShea1]

Thank you for sharing this information on these beautiful flowers and I loved the tour of the trial gardens. 🪻🌼🌹

[@gardencrossings]

Thank you for walking through the gardens with me.