Shrubs

Shrubs

Hydrangea m. 'Nikko Blue'

An old favorite that is quite vigorous. Large rounded deep-blue mophead flowers in acid soil.
Bloom time is Spring to Summer with a mature height of 6' tall.

Light: Part Shade                
Bloom Color: Blue                 Hardiness Zone:  6 - 9
Water:  Moderate


Hydrangea m. 'Endless Summer'

Mophead Hydrangea. Blooms on both new and old wood. Large blue or pink mophead flowers from June until frost.

Mature height 3 - 5' tall.
Light: Part Shade Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Blue - Pink Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
Water: Moderate


Holly ‘Soft Touch’

Japanese Holly. A dense compact shrub with rounded soft - textured dark green leaves. This shrub has small white flowers that appear in spring.

Mature height 2 - 3' tall.
Light: Sun - Part Shade Bloom Time: Spring
Bloom Color: White Hardiness Zone: 6 - 8
Water: Moderate


Holly Blue Princess

A profusion of bright red berries fall through winter. Use Blue Prince Holly as a pollenizer for berry set. Displays dense, blue green foliage on purple stems. Moderate growing 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. Prune annually in winter. Evergreen.

Light: Partial to full sun
Bloom Color: White
Water: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season.
Bloom Time: Spring
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Butterfly Bush

These plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers look like a bottle brush with the stem in the center and flowers coming off on all sides. The length of the flower can range from 3 to 10 inches. Grows from 4-6 feet tall. Prune in springtime. Usually fast growing

Light: Full sun
Bloom Color: Various
Water: Prefers moist and well drained soil.
Bloom Time: Spring
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Camellia Japonica

The blossom colors range from white through varying shades of pink and red. They are not only beautiful on the plant but also in arrangements. The wide range of flower types offers the gardener almost unlimited selection. Camellias are surface feeders, care should be taken when planting to make sure that after the root ball has settled, the top will be no lower than the surface of the surrounding area and preferably slightly above. Must be shaped and pruned right after they finish flowering or you will cut off the next season’s blooms.

Light: Light shade and protection from hot later day sun
Bloom Color: Various
Water: Prefers moist and loose, well drained soil.
Bloom Time: Buds form early in summer, but do not bloom until January or February.
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Encore Azalea

Encore® Azaleas are similar to traditional azaleas in that they require proper planting, watering and care to thrive. Minimum of four to six hours of direct sunlight per day is required for proper blooms. They are acid-loving plants, so optimum PH levels in the soil are between 5.5 and 6.5.

Light: Best in full sun
Bloom Color: Various
Water: Prefers moist soil. Do not allow the roots to become dry.
Bloom Time: Buds form early in summer, but do not bloom until January or February.
Hardiness Zone: Cold hardy thru Zone 6