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Hardy Hibiscus – Blackberry Merlot (Hibiscus moscheutos)

Description

Blackberry Merlot features 8″ diameter, rich, deep velvety red flowers, one of the deepest red Hardy Hibiscus available. Blooms in mid to late summer. The plant has an upright habit, with deep green leaves. Grows to around 4- 4 1/2 ft. tall and wide. Full to part sun.

Creekside Gardens
721 Johnson Hill Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone: (618) 344-7054

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Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-3pm

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Destination garden center in St. Louis Metro East. Growers for 40+ years committed to offering the highest quality and best selection of plants.

🌼 Natural Season, Homegrown Hardy Mums! 🌼 At Cree

🌼 Natural Season, Homegrown Hardy Mums! 🌼
At Creekside Gardens, we grow all of our own mums, right here in our greenhouses! We let nature take the lead — as the days grow shorter in late summer and fall, our mums respond naturally by setting their flower buds. We never manipulate day length to force early blooming, which means healthier plants and a full season of color for you.
Typically, mums bloom for 4-6 weeks once they get started, no matter when that happens to be. That’s why buying mums already in full bloom, as many garden centers offer, means you’re only getting another week or two of flowers before they fade. For the longest lasting flowers, choose mums that are still packed with tight, unopened buds or just beginning to show color.
With over 50 varieties on hand, we offer early, mid, and late season bloomers, so you can plan for continuous color from late summer all the way through fall. Combined with our thousands of mums in a wide range of colors and sizes, all grown right here in our own greenhouses, you’re sure to find the perfect, longest blooming hardy mums for your yard!

Many customers have been requesting a Dwarf Arborv

Many customers have been requesting a Dwarf Arborvitae and we said we would try to find some. Introducing two new dwarf varieties!
Thuja Squeeze – Grows 8–9 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide.
Thuja Petite – A more compact choice, growing 5–6 ft tall and 2 ft wide.

Here’s a little peek at a few of the fall annuals

Here’s a little peek at a few of the fall annuals we just brought out. Look at those gorgeous orange petunias!

COOL SEASON VEGGIES ARE READY! 🥬🥦 Tired of wonder

COOL SEASON VEGGIES ARE READY! 🥬🥦
Tired of wondering if grocery store produce will make you sick? Plant your own and know exactly where they came from!
Cool season veggies are ready — lettuce, cilantro, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and more.
Grow it yourself, and trust what’s on your plate!
Get planting today 🌱

First signs of fall at Creekside — the ‘Buzz Merlo

First signs of fall at Creekside — the ‘Buzz Merlot Red’ mums are the first of the early season mums to bloom!

🪴 FRESH, NEW HOUSEPLANTS JUST ARRIVED! 🪴 Calling

🪴 FRESH, NEW HOUSEPLANTS JUST ARRIVED! 🪴
Calling all plant lovers! Our shelves are freshly stocked with an incredible new selection of houseplants including classic favorites, and a bunch of rare, hard-to-find beauties you won’t want to miss. Quantities on some of these rare gems are super limited, so don’t wait too long!
The plant shop is looking super lush and full! Come shop our new houseplant collection today to snag a few of these beauties! 💚

New houseplants just dropped! 🌿 A big shipment ju

New houseplants just dropped! 🌿
A big shipment just came in and it’s full of rare and unique beauties! Stop by to check them out! 🪴💚

🌼🌼 OUR BIGGEST MUM SELECTION! 100% HOMEGROWN! 🌼🌼

🌼🌼 OUR BIGGEST MUM SELECTION! 100% HOMEGROWN! 🌼🌼
We’ve grown more mums than ever, and our greenhouses are stocked full with tons of varieties, colors, and sizes to choose from! From classic reds, yellows, and oranges to pinks, purples, and stunning bicolors, tricolors, and quads, there’s a beautiful mum for every yard.
Come early to grab your favorites and get a jump start on your fall gardening! 🌼 🎃🍁

We’re stocked full of gorgeous hardy hibiscus! The

We’re stocked full of gorgeous hardy hibiscus! These perennials pump out huge, vibrant blooms and bring in hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Bonus: they’re super easy to grow! What’s not to love?! 🌺

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