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Hydrangeas: Variety and Care

Hydrangeas are perfect for adding color into your landscape. Some varieties start blooming in May while others do not start until July, offering color for any time you require. Some will re-bloom, giving even more color to your landscape. Let’s not forget about the benefit to bees!

Bobo

Available in: 3G

Size: 3-4′ T x 3-4′ W

Bloom Color: White

Bloom: Mid Summer

Care: Sun/ Part Shade

Endless Summer

Available in: 3G

Size: 3-4′ T x 3-6′ W

Bloom Color: Pink/Blue

Bloom: Spring-Summer

Care: Part Shade

Incrediball

Available in: 3G

Size: 4′ T x 5′ W

Bloom Color: White

Bloom: Summer

Care: Sun/ Part Shade

Limelight Prime

Available in: 3G

Size: 6-8′ T x 6-8′ W

Bloom Color: White

Bloom: Mid Summer

Care: Full Sun

Limelight STD

Available in: 10G

Size: 9-11′ T x 6-8′ W

Bloom Color: Green-Pink/Red

Bloom: Mid Summer

Care: Full Sun

Little Lime

Available in: 3G

Size: 3-5′ T x 3-5′ W

Bloom Color: Green- Pink

Bloom: Mid Summer

Care: Partial/ Full Sun

Little Lime Punch

Available in: 3G

Size: 3-5′ T x 3-5′ W

Bloom Color: White/Red

Bloom: Mid Summer

Care: Part Sun/ Sun

Strawberry Sundae

Available in: 3G

Size: 5′ T x 3-4′ W

Bloom Color: White- Pink

Bloom: Mid Summer- Fall

Care: Partial/ Full Sun

End Summer Crush

Available in: 3G

Size: 3-6′ T x 3-6′ W

Bloom Color: Raspberry

Bloom: Summer

Care: Shade

End Summer Bride

Available in: 3G

Size: 3-5′ T x 3-5′ W

Bloom Color: White

Bloom: Summer

Care: Shade/Part Shade

Boxwoods: Variety and Care

Boxwoods: Variety and Care

One of the most popular evergreen shrubs for landscapes- there are few evergreen shrubs more stately than a trimmed boxwood hedge. In addition to good looks, these are evergreen in winter, as well as deer-resistant and low-maintenance. American Available in: 21-24"...

Hollies: Variety and Care

Hollies: Variety and Care

Evergreen Hollies Botanical Name: Ilex Crenata This is a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to eastern China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is an evergreen shrub used primarily for planting around the foundation of homes. Blue Maid Size: 8-10' T x...

Butterfly Bushes: Variety and Care

Botanical Name: BuddleiaOffering flowers with a honey-like fragrance, they are rich in nectar. This makes them highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, moths, bees, and other beneficial insects. A wonderful focal point in any landscape. Fourth of July...

Roses: Variety and Care

Botanical Name: RosaceaeRoses truly are the quintessential blooming shrub. You can find them in all sorts of landscapes, from formal gardens to cottage gardens, and everything in between. Their blooms are unmatched and come in an array of different styles and colors....