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Perennial of the Year 2012
11/09/2012 - Brunnera 'Jack Frost Named 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year. Successful as a ground cover. Dark green silver foiled leaves with a crackled finish. In late spring, baby blue ‘forget me not’ type blossoms emerge inches above the shimmering foliage. The effect is stunning. Height 35 cm (14") Prefers full and partial sunlight and is shade tolerant. Hardy to Zone 2.

Hosta of the Year '2012'
11/09/2012 - Introducing the 2012 Hosta of the Year Award winner 'Liberty' With striking two tone foliage Liberty offers season long bold colors.Height 100 cm (40"). Prefers partial sun. Hardy to Zone 2 with Fall mulching.

Alberta Nurseries is an All Americas Garden
03/02/2011 - Three decades ago Alberta Nurseries was honored to becomne an All America's testing site. Over the years we have tested 1000's of varieties in our trials gardens for suitability in Canada's unique climates. This year we will be testing 68 differsnt varieties of cucumbers, melons peppers, pumpkins, radishes, squash, tomatillo, tomato, and waterelons against the seed industry's best, to identify truly outstanding plants. Visitors are welcome to come and view the garden to see outstanding plants before they are available in the marketplace.


 
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Alberta Nurseries Gift Certificate
Gift Certificates are available in any amount you choose. When ordering, please tell us the name and address of the recipient and if you wish the certificate to be mailed to the recipient or returned to you. Any unique circumstance can be discussed with our office staff whom are available to assist you in making your event special. Order in multiples of $1.00 Redeemable by mail or phone only.



Patio Blueberry 'Top Hat'

'Top Hat' is a mound shaped, compact shrub perfect for a decorative pot or Bonsai. Small bell shaped flowers contrast beautifully with leathery leaves in early spring and are followed by hundreds of delicious full sized blueberries in the late summer. Prefers full sun and acidic soil. Containers should be stored indoors over winter. Height 60 cm (2') spread 30 cm (12'') and is hardy to zone 4.



Lilac Bloomerang Purple

The world’s first continuous blooming lilac. Bloomerang starts to bloom in early spring and re-blooms again in mid summer until frost. Enjoy fragrant rich purple flowers all summer long. Attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. Height 4-6’, Hardy to zone 2, prefers full sun



Barberry Royal Burgundy

This dwarf sized beauty is one of the more popular varieties of Barberry shrub growing to a height of approximately 60cm and a spread of 90cm with a compact and mounded growing habit. The velvety reddish purple foliage maintains color through the summer eventually turning a dark blackish red before defoliating for the winter. This variety is especially striking in a planting with contrasting gold or blue evergreens. Plant in full sun for best flowering and foliage color.



Organic Seed Potato 'Mozart'

100% Canadian Certified ORGANIC Seed. The Mozart variety produces a high yield of crop with red skins and yellow flesh. The potato size is generally large and ready to harvest late in the season with an excellent potential for storage. A relatively new introduction but an early favorite. 500g (1 lb)








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