Good thing—small package. |
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Addictive early-spring color. |
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Late-spring and summer color. New from Ball Horticulture, Buddleia Flutterby Petite Lavender features lavender flowers and gray-green foliage. www.ballhort.com |
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Explosion of color. Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’ is being released from Plant Haven through Greenleaf Nurseries. It features vibrant orange foliage and a tight columnar habit. www.greenleafnursery.com |
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Festival of fall color. Autumn Fest sugar maple from J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. produces reliable, early orange-red to red fall color. www.jfschmidt.com |
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Broad spectrum. Weigela Rainbow Sensation from Novalis is a fascinating new variegated form. Before flowers appear, it lights up the landscape with its remarkable foliage. www.novalis.com |
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Enduring ember. Mystical Flame from Novalis is a new H. paniculata that continues to shine when other flowering shrubs have passed their blooming prime. www.novalis.com |
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Royal purple. ‘Ruby Falls’ redbud from Plant Haven is being introduced through Greenleaf Nurseries. It’s the first weeping redbud variety on the market with purple leaves. www.greenleafnursery.com |
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Small and showy tree. Southern Living Plant Collection’s Delta Jazz crape myrtle produces bright, medium-pink flowers that contrast brilliantly with its dark-burgundy leaves. www.southernlivingplants.com |
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Flower power. Ball Horticultural Co.’s new H. paniculata ‘Bombshell’ produces more flowers per plant than any previous cultivar. www.ballhort.com |
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Double the pleasure. Proven Winners ColorChoice’s new Bloom-A-Thon azaleas are now available from Greenleaf Nurseries. These re-blooming azaleas are initially available in three colors: Lavender, Red, White and Double Pink. www.greenleafnursery.com |
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