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This compact variety will be covered in vibrant, fuschia blooms from summer through fall. It keeps a neat habit, growing 3-4' tall and wide. Rich green foliage provides striking contrast against the richly-colored blooms.
The 'Grand Cascade' is truly a sight to behold, producing massive clusters of extra large lavender blooms that can get up to 4 inches thick. Blooms are fragrant and attract many beneficial pollinators, including many different varieties of butterflies. Can get 5-7' tall and 6-8' wide. A stunning specimen for any garden space.
Bright, reddish-pink flowers bloom in profusion from mid-summer to frost. A compact plant with silvery-gray foliage and a neat habit. Grows 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide.
Miss Ruby' features vivid, rich pink flowers that bloom from summer to frost. Has a compact, bushy habit and matures at 4-5' tall and wide. Beautiful in mixed borders.
Miss Violet' is a compact plant with vibrant. dark-violet summer flowers. Reaches 5' tall and 4' wide. Perfect for mixed borders or accent planting.
The 'Pugster Blue' is a dwarf variety that will reach 1-2' tall and 2-3' wide and is great for container gardening. It has gracefully arching branches that are covered in violet colored blooms from summer through fall.
This variety has a compact, upright habit and will reach 1-2' tall and 2-3' wide. It produces large, periwinkle flowers that will bloom profusely from summer through fall.
The 'Pugster Pink' is a compact, dwarf variety that will grow 1-2' tall and 2-3' wide. Its bright-pink, fragrant blooms will cover the plant from summer through fall. Rich green foliage contrasts wonderfully against large blooms.
The 'Pugster White' has large, crisp white flowers that cover the plant from summer through fall. It grows 1-2' tall and 2-3' wide, making it a great option for small garden spaces and containers.
Hummingbird' is a summersweet that will reach 3-4' tall and wide and is great for small garden spaces and low hedging. It produces large clusters of white, fragrant blooms during the summer that attract lots of beneficial pollinators.
Einstein Summersweet. Einstein' summersweet produces an abundance of long, curly white panicle blooms that attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It has a compact growth habit and will reach 3-4' tall and wide.
Vanilla Spice Summersweet. 'Vanilla Spice' is a popular variety of summersweet that produces large clusters of fragrant, white panicle blooms that persist through summer. It is a compact variety that will reach 4-6' tall and wide at maturity.
The 'Chardonnay Pearls' gets its name from its pearl-shaped buds that open to white, showy flowers in the spring. It is a compact variety that will reach 2-3' tall and wide. Foliage is attractive yellow-green.
The 'Yuki Cherry Blossom' is a compact variety that reaches 1-2' tall and wide and is perfect for container gardening. It produces large clusters of pink blooms in the spring and its green foliage turns burgundy-purple in the fall.
The 'Yuki Snowflake' is a compact variety that will reach 1-2' tall and wide and is perfect for small garden spaces and container gardening. It produces prolific clusters of true-white blooms in the spring.
Kodiak Orange' is known for its rich green foliage that is tinged with burgundy-red new growth. Fall color intensifies to vibrant red and orange. Has a compact growth habit, reaching 3-4' tall and wide.
The 'Azurri Blue Satin' produces a large, powder-blue flower with a vibrant, burgundy-purple center. It will reach 8-12' tall and 4-6' wide at maturity and is quite striking when in bloom.
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Annabelle' has dark green leaves with pale green undersides that turn yellow in fall. White flowers bloom from late spring into late summer. Quickly reaches 4-5' tall and wide.
Incrediball' produces flowers that open green, then mature to white before fading to green again. Will reach 4-5' tall and wide.
Dark-pink or purplish-blue, mophead flowers bloom for an extensive growth period. Will reach 4-5' tall and wide at maturity.
Lace-cap variety that produces dramatic, cherry-red to deep-pink blooms. Prefers to be protected from hot, afternoon sun. Will reach 3-4' tall and wide.
This variety keeps a compact habit, growing 2-3' tall and wide. Deep-pink flowers.
The 'Tilt-A-Swirl' is a striking, mophead variety that reaches 3-4' tall and wide. Red and green, bicolored blooms emerge in late spring. Colors deepen through the seasons.
Large, white panicle blooms on a compact plant. Grows 3-4' tall and wide. This variety can withstand full to part sun. White flowers will turn blush pink in the fall.
The 'Limelight' produces abundant, bright lime-green flowers from mid to late summer. Very hardy variety that performs well as a specimen. Matures 6-8' tall and wide.
Little Quickfire' is an early blooming, dwarf hydrangea with white flowers that transform to reddish-pink as the summer progresses. Grows to be 3-5' tall and wide.
Munchkin' has flower clusters that open white and age to pink. Dark-green foliage turns mahogany in the fall. Will reach 3-5' tall and wide.
The 'Pee Wee' is a dwarf hydrangea with white spring flowers that fade to pink. Cinnamon colored bark in the winter. Grows 3-4' tall and 2-3' wide.
Tuff Stuff Red' is a reblooming variety that produces reddish-pink, lace-cap flowers in early summer. Will reach 2-3' tall and wide at maturity.
The 'Bellini Grape' is a dwarf variety that will reach 3-4' tall and wide and is great for small garden spaces. Its vibrant, purple blooms contrast beautifully against rich, green foliage and persist through the summer.
The 'Dynamite' provides vibrant, colorful interest all year long. It produces huge clusters of vibrant, red blooms that persist through the summer and contrast against its rich, green foliage. Colorful, peeling bark in the winter and orange-red fall foliage add seasonal interest. This large variety will quickly reach 20-25' tall and 15-20' wide.
Height: 15 feet
Spread: 15 feet
Sunlight: full sun partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 6a
Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Description:
This exceptionally cold hardy, semi-dwarf variety is covered in frilly pink blooms in summer, followed by deep red fall foliage; a captivating focal point for the garden or border
Ornamental Features:
Hopi Crapemyrtle is clothed in stunning panicles of pink frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn dark red in fall.
Landscape Attributes:
Hopi Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Hopi Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing:
Hopi Crapemyrtle will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific
hybrid.
Hopi Crapemyrtle makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
The 'Pink Velour' has an upright, rounded growth habit and will reach 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large plumes of vibrant, pink blooms that persist through summer. New foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.
The 'Pink Velour' has an upright, rounded growth habit and will reach 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large plumes of vibrant, pink blooms that persist through summer. New foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.
Height: 3 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Sunlight: full sun partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 6b
Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Description:
Pretty papery panicles of pink flowers cover this miniature crapemyrtle; shows good resistance to powdery mildew; heat and drought tolerance; does not like to be over-fertilized
Ornamental Features:
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is draped in stunning panicles of pink frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn orange in fall.
Landscape Attributes:
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing:
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific
hybrid.
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
The 'Pocomoke' is a dwarf variety with a dense growth habit that will reach 3-5' tall and wide. Its dark green foliage ages to rich, burgundy-red in the fall. Blooms are rose-pink and will persist through the summer.
The 'Purple Cow' is a mid-sized variety that produces large clusters of purple blooms that will persist through the summer. It will reach 6-10' tall and 4-5' wide at maturity.
The 'Purple Magic' is prized for its huge, vibrant, purple blooms that cover the entire plant throughout the summer. Foliage emerges burgundy-red and ages to glossy green. Mid-sized variety with a rounded, upright growth habit that will reach 6-10' tall and wide.
The 'Red Rocket' is prized for its vivid, red blooms that contrast against its dark, green foliage. This variety will quickly reach 15-25' tall and 15-20' wide. Foliage ages to bronze-red in the fall.
The 'Red Rooster' is known for its large clusters of vivid, red blooms that persist through the summer. This variety will reach 8-10' tall and 4-5' wide at maturity.
The 'Sioux' is a popular variety known for its large, vibrant-pink, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Multi-trunked with a dense, upright growth habit.
Clusters of small white flowers burst forth in spring, followed by small, purplish-blue fruit that ripens in late summer. Its fruit is popular for jams, jellies and pies. Grows to be 4-6' tall and wide.
Lemon Lace' is prized for its vibrant, yellow-green foliage that is deeply-cut, giving it a soft appearance. Creamy-pink flowers emerge in spring. Blackish-red fall berries provide forage for birds or for making elderberry jams and pies. Grows 3-5' tall and wide.
Candy Corn' spirea is prized for its multi-colored foliage that emerges red in spring and matures to bold yellow with hints of orange. Violet-red blooms appear in spring. Grows 1-2' tall and 2-3' wide.
This fast-growing fine produces exceptionally fragrant, white flowers that contrast against its dark-green foliage. It will reach 15-20' tall and 2-3' wide. Beautiful when trained onto trellises and pergalas.
This fast-growing fine produces exceptionally fragrant, white flowers that contrast against its dark-green foliage. It will reach 15-20' tall and 2-3' wide. Beautiful when trained onto trellises and pergalas.
This variety will slowly reach 4-6' tall and wide. It produces large clusters of spicy-scented, waxy-pink flowers that fade to white. Bright red berries fade to black in fall. Foliage turns burgundy in autumn.
Winterthur' has white flower clusters that bloom in late spring, followed by clusters of berries that change color as they ripen. Dark-green leaves turn dark, purplish-red in the fall. Keeps an upright habit, reaching 6-10' tall and 5-6' wide.
Abundant clusters of white flowers bloom against dark-green foliage. 'Nantucket' has an open, upright habit, reaching 8-12' tall and 6-8' wide.
My Monet' is a dwarf variety that will reach 1-2' tall and wide. It produces pink flowers in the spring that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Creamy, variegated foliage takes on darker tones in the fall.
Rosy-pink flowers bloom against dark, glossy-green foliage. This variety produces abundant clusters of flowers that attract hummingbirds. Grows 4-5' tall and wide at maturity.