l-r: Spiraea blocks, 'Tor', 'Pink Parasols', 'Magic Carpet'

Native -  Try Spiraea latifolia (Meadowsweet) Useful for naturalizing in wet meadows. Native to eastern U.S.  

Riotous Color - S. japonica 'Magic Carpet' Yellow-green foliage with a noticeable red tinge to new growth. Pink flower clusters in June. 'Gold Flame' is another larger growing yellow-leaved choice. 

Understated - For something less flashy try S. fritschiana 'Pink Parasols'. Dusty pink flower clusters on this one. It even does quite well in a shady site.

Smaller Sizes - S. alpina (Alpine Spiraea) and S. japonica 'Little Princess', perfect for the bottom tier or those little nooks.

Fine Texture - Try S. 'Ogon' (a.k.a. 'Mellow Yellow') Willow shaped yellow foliage, white flowers very early. Terrific for color contrast in the garden. 

Outstanding Fall Color - Most have great fall color like S. betulifolia 'Tor' (Birchleaf Spiraea) with white flowers in June, orange-red fall color. 'gold flame' is another great choice

Old Fashioned - Try 'Snowmound' or S. prunifolium (Bridalwreath Spiraea)

Deer Resistance - All are usually avoided by deer!

Salvia n. 'Blue Hill'

common name: Meadow Sage
size: 18-24" tall
interest: Blue flowers spikes

culture: Full sun,
time of year: June-August
companion plants: Yarrow, Peony, Spiraea, Coreopsis, Coneflower and Ornamental Grasses

Fabulous blue flowers on this full sun perennial. Plant in a sunny spot in well-drained soil  Dead-heading will encourage a longer bloom time. If older plants open up or get leggy, cut them back to basal growth after initial flowering.  This will keep them looking their best and may even encourage more flowering. Plant them in a large group for a nice effect. 

Check out all our varieties including 'Marcus', 'Snow Hill' and 'Purple Rain'   

Roses: Knockout Family & 'Home Runs'

Incoming This Week: Vines & Roses

Campsis radicans 'Flava', 'Madame Galen'

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' 2 gal.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 2 gal.

Rosa 'Blaze' (climbing), Knockout Family, Flower Carpets assorted colors.

'Slender Silhouette' Sweetgum tower over well stocked blocks of boxwood.

Broadleaf and Ornamental Evergreens

Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' 30-36"

Buxus m. 'Winter Gem' 21-24"
B. semp.  (Common Boxwood) 36-42", 'Green Mountain' 36-42", 48-52" 'Graham Blandy' 30-36"

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Cripsii', 'Gracilis' 3/4'
Fargesia rufa (Bamboo) 2 gallon.

Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' 6/7', 8/10'

Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'  4/5', 5/6'   

Evergreens for Screening 

Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green' 5/6', 6/7'
Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' (Western Arborvitae) 6/7'

 

Cornus kousa

Have A Great Weekend!

Reminder: 4 1/2 weeks until the CNLA Summer Meeting!

 July 13th at Veterans Memorial Park, Watertown, CT

Come tour our Watertown yard, see our growing fields, play some volleyball, and listen to some interesting talks! Check it out!