Plants

Rhododendron sp.

[Rhododendron]

The massive genus of Rhododendron has between 800 and 900 species and countless hybrids and cultivars of numerous sizes, flower colors, and hardiness levels. Plants of this genus can be evergreen or deciduous. Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron genus.

Rhododendron × 'Victor' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)

[Victor Rhododendron]

The compact and slow-growing cultivar 'Victor' is the earliest of the 'P.J.M' Hybrid group to bloom. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.

Rhododendron × 'Golden Lights'

[Azalea Golden Lights]

Rhododendron × 'P.J.M.' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)

[P.J.M. Rhododendron]

One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Quite variable in form and flower color. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' [sold as Lucerne Blue-eyed Grass]

[Lucerne Blue-eyed Grass]

Skimmia japonica

[Japanese Skimmia]

Sophora japonica 'Regent'

[Regent Japanese Pagoda Tree]

'Regent' is a cultivar with a fast growth rate, more mass to its oval-round crown, and has deep green glossy leaves. although, It can take up several years before it flowers for the first time.

Spiraea × bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'

[Anthony Waterer Bumald Spirea]

'Anthony Waterer' Japanese Spirea is a cultivar of Spiraea japonica that originated from the original cultivar of Spiraea x bumalda (hybrid of S. albiflora and S. japonica), as many other cultivars of Spiraea. This condensed shrub reached 3 to 4' in height and roughly 4-5' in width at maturity. Flowers reach 4 to 6" in diameter, flat topped, deep carmine-pink inflorescences that bloom through the summer months. New leaves emerge a rusty-brown and change to…

Spiraea japonica

[Japanese Spirea]

Flowers heavily in June (on new growth) and then continues intermittently through August. Annual pruning results in better foliage and flower effect. Tolerant of widely different soils and exposures, but tends to do best in full sun with adequate moisture and a pH of 6.0-7.5. Avoid very wet sites.

Spiraea japonica 'Dolchica'

[Dolchica Japanese Spirea]

'Dolchica' has deep pink flowers and interesting crinkled and cutleaf foliage. Flowers heavily in June (on new growth) and then continues intermittently through August. Annual pruning results in better foliage and flower effect. Tolerant of widely different soils and exposures, but tends to do best in full sun with adequate moisture and a pH of 6.0-7.5. Avoid very wet sites.