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Calluna vulgaris ‘Firefly’

[gallery ids="8010,8841"] A small upright shrub with a beautiful transition of foliage colors. Summer foliage is a golden yellow changing to terra cotta then a rich brick-red in winter. Bright purple-pink flowers appear July thru September. It grows best in full sun, in an acidic, well-drained soil. Shear lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy form....
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Buxus microphylla ‘Winter Gem’

[gallery ids="2854,5047"] A fast growing dense shrub that retains its dark green color in the winter. The foliage is quite glossy. It is excellent as a small hedge, mass planting, or foundation planting. Performs best with regular moisture, and partial to full sun. Prune if needed for form....
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Buxus microphylla japonica ‘Green Beauty’

[gallery ids="5046"] A slow growing compact shrub with small, dark green, glossy leaves. The foliage holds a nice dark green in cold weather. Excellent for use as a low hedge as it responds well to pruning. It grows well in sun to some shade. An evenly moist, well-drained soil is best, but can tolerate some drying...
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