Shrubs That Tolerate Full Sun

It is cold hardy to zone 5, making this is a great perennial for northern gardens that want a tropical look. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Montbretia. * Attracts hummingbirds * Looks great in containers * Provides spiky texture to your garden

Butterfly Plant A. It is also utilized by monarch butterflies for egg-laying. Growing up to 36" tall, you'll love the snow white flowers. Incarnata Ice Ballet, 'Asclepias' is a beacon for butterflies and a low care perennial.

'Karley Rose' is a vigorous grower that looks spectacular when planted in masses, nearly any setting, especially in large combination planters! Planting in between perennials and shrubs is an excellent way to add a new dimension to the landscape.

Full to parital sun. Loaded with an abundance of violet-blue flowers with ruby-red centers, Blue Bird is ideal as a hedge, foundation or specimen planting. Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit! We are so pleased to be offering...

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Strong stems with coarse colorful leaves make it a stunning addition to your shady garden. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in...

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

Pruning large Physocarpus that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Ninebarks do amazingly well with a more relaxed approach.

Rhus Tiger Eyes or Sumac changes from chartreuse to a true gold then orange and then crimson, going through a warmly colored rainbow as the temperatures get cooler. Sumac Tiger Eyes can handle some drought, and tends to sucker from the crown, producing...

Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. It would not be a bad idea to have a soil sample checked with your local Extension Service before applying fertilizer.

* The flowers have a beautiful mild spicy fragrance. * Antispasmodic, disinfectant. The genus includes two to four species depending on taxonomic interpretation; two are accepted by the Flora of North America .

Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

* The flowers have a beautiful mild spicy fragrance. * Antispasmodic, disinfectant. The genus includes two to four species depending on taxonomic interpretation; two are accepted by the Flora of North America .

There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die.

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

This durable, cold-hardy plant does well in exposed sites. Large Physocarpus that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to a smaller...

Elliptic, serrate, pale green leaves (to 3" long) turn yellow in fall. 'Northern Pearls' is a compact cultivar that grows to 6-8' tall and features racemes (3-5" long) of 5-petaled white flowers (to 2" diameter) which bloom in early spring.

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Another reason for pruning Petite Tutti Frutti Buddleia is to re-define the plant's definition within the landscape.

Thuja Whipcord is shrub that should be pruned in the late spring to maintain the shape and height of the plant. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science...

When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line of each plant. Thanks to thick, sturdy stems, the Pugster series offers vastly improved hardiness and winter survival over other types of...

Remove these brown stems and leaves to give your plant a healthier and more attractive appearance. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting; attracts pollinators Caryopteris Beyond Midnight is a darker blue...

When fertilizing Buddleias in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition...

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Buddleias when pruning that particular plant. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the...

Lo and Behold Blue Chip Jr Buddleia is a complex hybrid originating as a third generation descendant from a hand pollinated cross of // > Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.When pruning large Buddleias, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that...

These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.When pruning large Buddleias, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants or it can be a severe pruning that...

Don't fertilize Lo and Behold Purple Haze Buddleia after August. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top of the soil, and be sure to water the plant thoroughly after the application.