This weeks plants are very durable plants.
Burkwood Viburnum is a fragrant bloomer that reaches 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. It's a cousin of the Snowball Bush but blooms earlier and very fragrant, some liken it to jasmine. To contrast the blooms it has glossy green leaves that in fall turn yellow and orange. Prefers full to partial sun.
Scarlet Storm or Double Take Scarlet Quince is a thorn less and fruitless Quince that is more garden friendly. Older Quince varieties could be nasty with the thorns but not any one of the Double Take series of Quince. The dark red blooms emerge before the leaves. Great for a backdrop with perennials in front. Reaches 6 feet tall and wide. Prefers full to partial sun.
Pink Flowering Almond, is actually more related to a cherry than an almond. The double pink blooms cover the branches in early April. Tends to be a little shrubby but can be pruned to be tamed after it has finished blooming. Reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. Prefers full to partial sun.
Baby Tears Sedum is a succulent ground cover that loves full to partial sun and dry spots. The small foliage is where it gets it's name for the leaves are the size of baby tears. In summer it's green and as the temps cool down they turn bronze. In late spring into summer they flower small white flowers. At most only a few inches tall.
Tasso Red Bellis (English Daisy) is a biennial that flowers red blooms through spring and into summer, if you cut the spent ones off. It works great with tulips and other perennials. Can be used in borders or containers. Prefers full to partial sun.
Evergreen Shooters are an assortment of little evergreens that will work well for container gardens, miniature gardens, bonsai or fairy gardens. There are many different species but they are so fun to work with. I can't get over how the pot reminds me of those little desserts in shot glasses. Exposure varies with species of the Evergreen Shooter.
Here are three plants we wanted to share this week.
Gold Tide Forsythia is a dwarf Forsythia that stays low and spreads. It’s an early bloomer ahead of some of the taller growing Forsythias. Full Sun to Part Sun.
Cardinal Redtwig Dogwood is a full size Redtwig Dogwood that has orange red stems throughout the winter. It is striking against snow and winter gray. Full Sun to Part Sun.
Pink Dawn Viburnum is a early flowering shrub that smells like lilacs. It grows tall and can work as a screen or early spring show piece. Full Sun to Part Shade.
