Author: Kirby Kalbaugh
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Hypoestes phyllostachya ‘Confetti Pink’
Magnolia × loebneri ‘Encore’
Encore Loebner Magnolia has a more rounded, compact habit than the hybrid Magnolia x loebneri, reaching 10-12′ in height. This cutlivar has anywhere from 18 to 25 tepals that are pink-tinged at the base. Plant in a protected location to prevent spring frosts from damaging the flowers. […]
Buddleia davidii ‘Miss Molly’
The Miss Molly Butterfly-Bush is valued for its profusion of attractive, fragrant deep pink to red flowers and long bloom period that can even stretch into October. The flowers of this large, tough shrub attract a considerable amount of butterflies. This plant tolerates clay soil, and drought once established, but is not tolerant of wet […]
Cladrastis kentukea ‘Perkins Pink’
Perkins Pink is a beautiful pink-flowering form of the Indiana native, American Yellowwood. A soft pink flowers appear on pendulous, terminal panicals that reach 10 to 15 inches in length in late May to early June. A highly ornamental native tree, even though the pendulous clusters of flowers do not appear in great numbers every […]
Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’
Fantastic upright conical-columnar form; may have originated or been tested through Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Widely adapted to soils and climates, as evidenced by the species’ wide geographic range. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Alternate host for cedar-apple rust disease. Plant other juniper species in areas having many apples, hawthorns, etc. Susceptible […]
Juniperus chinensis ‘Nick’s Compact’
A relatively flat-topped, wide-spreading form with green, slight blue overcast foliage, more needle than scale-like foliage. Widely adaptable to soils and climates, except for low light conditions. Tolerates alkaline soils, heat, and drought. Phomopsis and Kabatina blights can be a serious problem in some areas, especially for small plants. […]
Colocasia esculenta ‘White Lava’
Calibrachoa × ′Evening Star′
Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’
Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ is a small flowering tree that has a more rounded habit than the straight M. stellata, with its flower buds pink that open to 12-18 white tepals. Flowers are fragrant and reach 3 to 4″ in diameter. Flowers appear early spring, but can be damaged by spring frosts. Needs protection from […]