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HIBISCUS

syriacus                                                    USDA 5-9

Althea, Rose of Sharon

Medium green foliage in summer, changing to poor yellow in fall, is displayed on upright multi-stemmed densely branched foliage.  Blooms are 2-4” across in various colors.    Does best in moist well-drained soil which have been supplemented with peat moss, leaf mold or compost.  Valuable for late season flowers.   Good hedge or screen.  Deciduous Growing to 10’ high, 6’ wide.  Full sun or partial shade, prefers hot weather.

‘Aphrodite’- Single blooms of deep rose-pink with showy deep red eye on short stalks, with heavy textured foliage, blooming June – September. 

‘Diana’ – Waxy dark green foliage, large single white blooms that remain open at night blooming for a  long period in summer.

‘Minerva’- Lustrous foliage.  Short stalked flowers are  Lavender with traces of pink overcast and prominent dark red eye spot, 4 to 5” in diameter.  Profuse blooming from June to September. 

HYDRANGEA

anomala petiolaris                                  USDA 5-9

Climbing Hydrangea

Slow-growing shrubby habit until established, then long stems are produced.  This climbing vine clings to surfaces by aerial rootlets.  Blooms are white lace capped.  Fast growing stems 60-80’ long.  Deciduous.  Full to partial sun.

macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’                      USDA 5-9

Lanarth White Lacecap Hydrangea

Sterile white florets surrounding a large cluster of   pink  or blue  fertile  flowers  create a showy lacecap bloom from July and lasting into August.  Masses  of  blooms  cover  this  compact  dwarf form. Broadly rounded form makes excellent container or foreground plant. Deciduous. 3’-4’ tall  and  wide.   Partial sun.

macrophylla ‘Mariessi variegata’                 USDA 5-9

Variegated Lacecap Hydrangea

Beautiful gentian-blue lacecap flower heads when grown in acidic soil.  A excellent border shrub for a garden accent.  Large leaves are green with creamy-white edges.  Fast, rounded grower 4-6’ tall and wide.  Deciduous.  Partial sun.

macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’                            USDA 5-9

Nikko Blue Hydrangea 

An old form that is quite vigorous , desired for the abundant, showy blue globe-shaped flower clusters. Gorgeous foliage on boldly branched, mounded form.  Excellent shrub for accent, specimen or border in semi-shaded areas.  Deciduous, fast growing 4-6’ high, equal width.   Partial sun.

macrophylla ‘Pia                                      USDA 5-11

Pink Elf French Hydrangea

Miniature plant with numerous  rich colorful pink broad flowers virtually cover the bushy rounded  habit. Excellent plant  for  patio  containers, accent or border. Deciduous.  Fast grower 18”   tall  and  24” wide.     Prefers  semi-shady or filtered areas of sun.

paniculata ‘Grandiflora’                            USDA 3-8

Pee Gee Hydrangea

Fast growing  large upright  shrub with dark green foliage showing a hint of yellow in the fall.  Has large sterile white flowers forming a tight panicle, turning purplish pink and finally brown on panicles 6-8” long forming on new wood in July-September.   It  flowers  best  when  plant is thinned to 5 to 10  primary shoots.   Branches will arch from weight  of flower heads. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.  Sun or partial shade. 

paniculata ‘Tardiva’                                   USDA 3-8

Tardiva Hydrangea

Flowering occurs super late in the season into November to extend the garden color.  Lacy white flowers  tinted with pale pink are stunning under an autumn moon.  A cold hardy shrub for foundation plantings  makes this  a charming fall accent.  Prune in winter or early spring. Prefers well drained, evenly moist soil. Deciduous.  Rapid grower 3-6’ tall and wide.   Sun or partial shade. 

quercifolia                                                 USDA 5-9

Oak Leaf Hydrangea

Upright, irregular shrub forming mounded colonies with deep green, sometimes glossy foliage in summer, changing to shades of red, orangish brown and purple in fall. Blooms are white,  changing to purplish pink and finally brown June-July.  Requires moist, fertile, well-drained soil.  Reaches height and with of 4-6’.   Sun or partial shade. 

serrata ‘ Bluebird’                                    USDA 5-9

Bluebird Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap blooms have a ring of sea blue sterile florets surrounding a large cluster of rich blue fertile flowers.  Flowers hold the best blue tint if placed in acid soil.  Foliage reddens in fall. Deciduous.   A fast grower to 4-6’ tall and wide.   Best in partial sun. 

HYPERICUM

frondosum ‘Sunburst’                                 USDA 4-8

Sunburst St. Johnswort

An upright shrub that has colorful bright yellow flowers,  up to 1 to 2” in diameter, with bluish-green foliage.  Blooms appear June-July.  Used in mass plantings or informal hedges, it grows 3’ by 4’.     Grows in full sun or partial shade.  Deciduous or may be evergreen in warmer climates.