Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="4142,4141"] It forms a wide spreading, low growing shrub. The branches are layered to create a slight depression in the center of the plant, thus suggesting the common name. The needles are dark green. It grows best in full sun to partial shade, in a well-drained soil. It is a great foundation plant, or for...

[gallery ids="4136,7680"] An improved Ninebark with neat compact branching and dark crimson-red leaves.The late spring blooms are pinkish-white and held in 'snowball' like clusters. A Proven Winners® selection. Tolerant of dry, clay soil, with some summer moisture. It prefers full sun to part shade.  PP 14,821....

[gallery ids="4140,4139"] This is a about a half scale version of the numerous dark leafed selections of Physocarpus. The leaves and flowers are petite, making it a great choice for a smaller garden, shrub border, or hedge. It forms a dense rounded shrub with deep wine colored foliage. It blooms in late spring with clusters of...

[gallery ids="9217,9216"] An upright, arching shrub with deep purple foliage. The late spring flowers are pinkish white, held in rounded 'snowball' type clusters. The combination creates a stunning contrast. Beautiful exfoliating bark is most visible in winter. It prefers full sun, but some afternoon shade in the hottest climates is welcome. It tolerates a range of...