Team Picks

These are Rod or Heidi’s Favorite Plants

These plants are Garden Crossings Favorites. Heidi and I selected these favorite plants because they are true winners in our personal gardens. We have grown many of the plants we offer in our gardens either at home or around the garden center. Our favorites are selected by performance, growth habit, and flower color along with many other characteristics. Remember our favorites have been selected based on our climate here in Western Michigan (Zone 6).

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Close-up of Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with thick, pointed leaves edged in green and arranged in a vibrant rosette - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14
Close-up of Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Perennial Salvia features tall, purple blooms and green foliage that grow densely in gardens, creating a vibrant and colorful display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Perennial Salvia features tall spikes of vibrant purple blooms above lush green foliage, creating a striking, textured display that is eye-catching - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Perennial Salvia

$18.99
$18.99
Colorblaze® El Brighto Coleus features serrated leaves with bold tricolor foliage in red, orange, yellow, and green, creating a vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Colorblaze® El Brighto Coleus, with bold tricolor foliage, thrives in a blue ceramic pot outdoors, creating a vibrant focal point. Other potted plants visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Colorblaze® El Brighto Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

Colorblaze® Mini Me™ Watermelon Coleus displays serrated red, pink, and yellow leaves. Yellow and pink petunias bloom among the annual foliage, adding vibrant contrast and eye-catching visual interest - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA large Colorblaze® Mini Me™ Watermelon Coleus with serrated red and green leaves grows among blooming yellow petunias in a neat garden, with green grass and greenhouse structures visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Colorblaze® Mini Me™ Watermelon Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia) from Proven Winners features vibrant yellow blooms and lush green foliage, growing densely in gardens bordered by grass lawns and garden structures in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia) blooms brightly in the foreground, while pink flowers and green trees appear blurred behind them beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

A large, fully bloomed ‘Diamond Ball’ Clematis with layered white petals and pale yellow stamens stands out among green leaves and stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two pale lavender, double-petaled 'Diamond Ball' Clematis flowers bloom amid green leaves, with a purple-flowering clematis plant in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Diamond Ball' Clematis

$22.99
$22.99

A dense cluster of Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a compact native perennial, features vibrant reddish-purple ruffled leaves growing in mulch, set against a backdrop of green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows its dense, deep purple ruffled leaves in a garden pot, with small green trailing plants spilling over the edge beneath its striking foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A cluster of Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea) displays spiky central discs and drooping pink petals against an earthy, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of vibrant Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea with layered pink petals and spiky centers. Blooms at various stages appear among green leaves and stems - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of Double Up™ Red Begonia, featuring vibrant red blooms and glossy green leaves in a blue pot. Blurred greenery background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of vibrant Double Up™ Red Begonia blooms with ruffled petals and yellow centers, surrounded by dark green leaves. Densely clustered, these flowers create a striking display ideal for sun or shade - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Up™ Red Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of Elegance Twilight Collection Pansy (Viola) bloom in rich purple, lavender, red, and violet above green stems—ideal for adding vibrant color with cool-season pansies against a softly blurred backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Tagawa Greenhouses, Inc.Close-up of Elegance Twilight Collection Pansy (Viola) featuring ruffled purple petals with white and dark edges, set among green leaves. The intricate textures and vibrant colors make these cool-season pansies stand out - Photo Courtesy of Tagawa Greenhouses, Inc.

Elegance Twilight Collection Pansy (Viola)

$14.99
$14.99

Three pale, star-shaped flowers with light purple veins bloom among green leaves. Endless™ Flirtation Bush Violet offers delicate, five-pointed petals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of a white browallia with faint purple veins, green leaves, and blurred red flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Endless™ Flirtation Bush Violet (Browallia)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of vibrant Endless™ Illumination Bush Violet flowers with green leaves, accompanied by a few narrow red-orange blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of vibrant purple star-shaped flowers, Endless™ Illumination Bush Violet (Browallia) is a stunning blue-toned annual - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Endless™ Illumination Bush Violet (Browallia)

$10.99
$10.99

Feathered Friends® 'Flashy Flamingo' Bugleweed (Ajuga) features clusters of pale purple flowers and golden yellow foliage, with dense, delicate spikes—ideal as a shade ground cover. Blurred blue-purple blooms appear in the background - Photo Courtesy of Chris Hansen.

Feathered Friends® 'Flashy Flamingo' Bugleweed (Ajuga)

$15.29
$17.99 $15.29
A close-up of the lush, upright Fine Line® Rhamnus, an architectural plant with dense, narrow green leaves, growing in front of a light-colored building exterior - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Fine Line® Rhamnus shrubs are planted in a row beside a white brick wall, bordered by vivid green grass and mulch under a clear blue sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fine Line® Rhamnus

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

Top-down view of Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea, with pale yellow and white compact blooms, flowers in a garden bed near a white fence. Dark mulch surrounds the hydrangea, with pink flowers on the left, all highlighted by bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of pink and white Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea flowers bloom densely among green leaves, creating a vibrant, colorful floral display. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of pink and white Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea blooms brighten the garden, their lush green leaves below. This hardy flowering shrub adds standout color and beauty against a backdrop of trees and shrubs. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of white Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea flowers with green leaves fill the foreground, while tall green shrubs are visible in the background, creating a lush garden scene. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Bright yellow, star-shaped flowers with slender petals bloom on the leafy Funyella® Clematis vine, creating a charming focal point in any outdoor garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of pale yellow, spiky, bell-shaped Funyella® Clematis flowers with green leaves in the background, displayed in an outdoor garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Funyella® Clematis

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Garden Girls® 'Glamour Girl' Tall Garden Phlox features vibrant coral pink blooms with lush green foliage, thrives in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of coral pink Garden Girls® 'Glamour Girl' Tall Garden Phlox blooms amid green foliage and tall grass on a sunny day - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Garden Girls® 'Glamour Girl' Tall Garden Phlox

$19.99
$19.99

Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus) thrives in a large planter as a bold container plant, surrounded by blooming purple and white petunias, against a brick wall and landscaped garden backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus gorwing next to yellow daisies, and purple petunias sits on a lawn bordered by red mulch and background flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus)

$16.99
$16.99

A Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut™ Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus) with slender green stems and starburst clusters is surrounded by blooming pink and orange flowers amid lush foliage in a vibrant water garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of several green Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut™ Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus) stems, each ending in thin, radiating leaves forming starburst patterns against a lush water garden background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut™ Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus)

$16.99
$16.99
Heart to Heart® Fast Flash Caladium displays vibrant pink-centered leaves with green edges and white speckles on a wooden surface - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Heart to Heart® Fast Flash Caladium with heart-shaped leaves, bright red centers, and dark green edges in a beige ceramic pot is shown against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Heart to Heart® Fast Flash™ Caladium

$24.99
$24.99

A close-up of a Honeymoon® 'Rio Carnival' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) shows cream-yellow petals with maroon-purple splotches and a green, spiky center, framed by lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of pale yellow Honeymoon® 'Rio Carnival' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) flowers with bold dark purple splotches and speckles, featuring prominent yellow-green stamens, set against a dark background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'Rio Carnival' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of Illustris Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) showing dark green and purple leaves with bright green veins, set against a blurred background of foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush garden scene showcasing large, dark green Illustris Elephant’s Ear (Colocasia) leaves, pink flowers, ferns, and other watery foliage for a vibrant mix of colors and textures - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Illustris Elephant's Ear (Colocasia)

$16.99
$16.99

Island Giants™ Coffee Cups Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) large green leaves with dark stems growing in a garden with bright grass, pink flowers, trees, and a brick-edged bed in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. A vibrant Island Giants™ Coffee Cups Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) with large heart-shaped leaves, displayed in a glossy black textured pot, isolated on a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Island Giants™ Coffee Cups Elephant's Ear (Colocasia)

$16.99
$16.99