2016 Newsletter February

Cool Plants

Here are some plants that we have in stock and that we think looks great in your garden right now. Want to know more about these plants? Visit our plant database.

Sarcococca confusa (Sweet Box)

Great groundcover for the shade garden! The polished appearance of the dark green leaves create a clean-looking uniform appearance. Fragrant white flowers are followed by blue-black fruit. Tolerant of dry shade and urban conditions, thriving with little care.

Light need: Full to Partial Shade
Plant characteristic: Evergreen

Mahonia media ‘Charity’

This statuesque, evergreen shrub is a stellar shrub for the winter garden. Dramatic, frond-like leaves grow in whorls along coarsely branched stems. Great sprays of soft yellow flowers appear in winter, developing clusters of black berries by late summer and fall. Striking foliage on upright form creates a strong focal point in the landscape.

Light need: Full Shade to Partial Sun
Plant characteristic: Evergreen

Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’

Prized for its copper-red to red flowers, considered one of the best of the red flowering varieties. Rich, orange-red fall color. A popular European introduction.

Light need: Full Sun
Plant characteristic: Deciduous

Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’

Flowers with wavy clear yellow petals and red cups appear on the bare branches of this unusual shrub to add blazing color to the winter landscape. Plant near entries and patios to enjoy the fragrance.

Light need: Full Sun
Plant characteristic: Deciduous

Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’

Rich coppery-orange flowers on this unusual shrub add blazing color to the winter landscape. Flowers with wavy, strap-like petals appear on the bare branches. Plant near entries and patios, where their sweet fragrance can be enjoyed.