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KNOCK OUT ROSES of course you knew I would start off with Knock Out Roses mainly because they are my favorite plant and they now have seven members in the family plus a cousin that blooms white as in White Out. They are trouble free and will do nicely in as little as 3 hours of sun to a full day of sun.

AZALEA- GIRARD’S SERIES
A very popular and hardy variety of evergreen Azaleas. The average size of these Azaleas is 4’ tall and 5’ wide. They bloom in mid to late April.

“Crimson”- Deep red
“Fuschia”- Lavender- purple
“Hot Shot”- Bright Red
“Pleasant White”- White

“Karen”- Karen Azalea is the hardiest Azalea for our area. It will display a beautiful Lavender flower and is one of the first Azaleas to bloom. It usually flowers in early to mid April. It can grow 4’-5’ tall and wide, but can be maintained at smaller sizes. It makes an excellent specimen plant and can also be used as a hedge

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Incrediball’: Incrediball Hydrangea A sturdier and larger flowering Smooth Hydrangea. Flowers open a very pale shade of green to cream, maturing to pure white and 12 inches. Blooms on new wood and will not flop over. 4-5’ tall and 4-5’ wide; sun to part shade; easy to grow and adaptable; native.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Invincibelle Spirit’: The first ever pink Smooth Hydrangea with rich pink flowers from early summer to frost. Blooms on new wood, reliable and very hardy. 3-4’ tall and 4-5’ wide; sun to part shade; native.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Twist n Shout’-The first re-blooming lacecap Hydrangea out of the Endless Summer Series. It blooms on old and new wood. Flower color is pink in our soil, but adding aluminum sulphate will change the color to a periwinkle blue. Excellent addition to the landscape, providing unique flowers thru the summer. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ -This very unique Hydrangea has massive two-toned, white and pink flowers in mid-summer. Strong upright red stems hold the large, 12-16" blooms up so you never get the drooping look like Pee Gee Hydrangea. The flower heads continue to grow throughout the season and as the older flowers turn dark pink the new flowers continue to emerge white making this Hydrangea an outstanding plant for the summer and autumn landscape. Growing 8’ tall and 6’wide, prefers full sun to part sun locations

Hydrangea paniculata “Quick Fire” PW- This variety blooms a month earlier than other paniculata varieties. The flowers open white but quickly turn bright pink. The flowers are great for cutting and drying. It will grow 8’ tall and 10’ wide.

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii ‘Magic Berry’ A compact, spreading shrub with abundant rose-pink fruits. An impressive show of brightly colored fruits late summer into fall.

Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’
This lilac has single purple florets and a distinctive pure white border and blue-green foliage. An outstanding and unique lilac that is rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Height: 8-10’ Width: 8-12’

Syringa x Bloomerang: Bloomerang Lilac
A compact Lilac with purple-pink flowers in spring and that continue into summer. The heaviest-blooming dwarf Lilac on the market; ideal for small gardens and landscapes. 4’ tall and 4-5’ wide; full sun

Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’- Amethyst Falls Wisteria 'Amethyst Falls' is a beautiful selection of Wisteria and a repeat bloomer. Flowers are a vivid lavender purple produced in 6 to 8 inch compact racemes on the terminals of new growth. The slightly fragrant blooms even appear on one-year old plants. Amethyst Falls will repeat flower in mid and late summer. It is a compact, shrubby and slower grower than other Wisteria's. Spring flowering occurs from April into May on the terminals of new growth with a background of maturing gray green compact foliage

Wisteria ‘Lavender Falls’ -Lavender Falls Wisteria produces phenomenal Wisteria blooms with 9-20 inch, pendulous, lavender flower clusters just before the foliage appears in the spring, and then amazingly reblooms during the growing season with smaller racemes. This Japanese Wisteria quickly establishes a beautiful trellis or patio cover. Height: 20-30’ X spread: train to structure.