Say hello to the Suncrest line of Salvias. Fire Dancer has blooms that are shades of orange-red. Flamenco Rose has a lovely bright pink blooms with white markings. Orchid Glow has blooms that are orchid to magenta. As with all salvias, they prefer full sun, but can take a small about of light shade. They are drought and heat tolerant and work well in most zones. Cut back mid-season to encourage more blooming.
This old fashioned perennial with blue-green succulent foliage bears bright pink flower heads on upright stems. 'Carl' does great in full sun and is heat and drought tolerant. Grows up to 12-18 inches. Divide clumps every few years to improve flowering. It attracts butterflies and bees with its bright pink blooms.
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This showy plant from Central and South America produces large trumpet shaped flowers. Also known as Angel's Trumpet, this is a heat-loving tropical. Prefering warm days and cool nights, it is hardy for ground planting to Zone 8. In areas north of Zone 8, plant in large containers that can be moved indoors during the winter months. Attracts birds and is deer resistant. This plant is poisonous if ingested so keep that in mind when planting.
Livin Easy Rose, with its apricot/orange blooms, has a soft fragrance with hints of citrus. The glossy dark green leaves of this rose look great even with out blooms. With its orange blooms, it makes a showy planting in any landscape as a single plant or mass planting. This rose will work in Zones 5-10 in full sun. In colder climates, it will need winter protection. Disease resistant and generally hardy in most conditions.