Planters' Choice                                         Like us on Facebook   Follow us on Twitter
Weekly Picks!                  Friday, June 12, 2015
Sunny Knockout Rose
Sunny Knockout Roses
Syringa reticulata
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac 6-7"
Syringa reticulata a.k.a.
日本の木ライラック

Japanese Tree Lilacs are one of those ornamental trees that make heads turn. Blooming after the Cherries, Pears and Dogwoods its a sign that says summer is almost here! The clusters of large ivory-white flowers are not as fragrant as their cousin (S. vulgaris), but the rest of their features make up for that - especially its adaptability to tough sites. Take a look at Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' which is considered by many to be the best cultivar for many reasons:
Read On...
Blocks of Color in a Full Greenhouse

Young plants in the greenhouse are going strong and loving this heat! Everything from the common place Japanese Andromeda to awesome Hens & Chicks. Dan and his crew have been working non-stop sticking cuttings, potting liners, transplanting, spacing and moving material out for sale. Curious? Pop your head in and take a look!
Thalictrum - Big and Small
Meadow Rue
Thalictrum aquilegifolium

Meadow Rue is an interesting perennial, great for bridging the season from spring into summer. There are many forms and we're happy to offer two of them:

Thalictrum rochebrunianum Delicate, blue-green foliage and 6-8' strong, purple stems with airy lavender flower clusters. Even though it's this tall there's no need for staking.

T. aquilegifolium
(Columbine Meadow Rue) is a shorter grower getting about 3' high and it has a fuzzier flower as seen here. A nice addition to both the perennial border and woodland garden.

Meadow Rue likes dappled shade and moist soil. Either will add some color to a shady site alongside Astilbe, Hosta, Lamium etc.
Get on board with Mountain Laurel!
A fresh truckload just came over from our container farm at Meadowbrook

Connecticut's State Flower is in full bloom right now and so are ours here at the nursery. Kalmia latifolia is the native woodland shrub you've noticed in full bloom all over the eastern half of the U.S.  It has the interesting cupped flower clusters we're all familiar with. The stamens are held in the pocket of each petal...

Read on

NOW!
Incoming this week includes: Ivory Halo Redtwig Dogwood, Green Gem Boxwood and Twist-N-Shout Hydrangea
Ivory Halo Redtwig Dogwood
Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo' (Variegated Redtwig Dogwood)

Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo'Red Twig Dogwood
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bloomstruck', 'Blushing Bride', 'Endless Summer', 'Twist-N-Shout'Bigleaf Hydrangea
Ligustrum ovalifolium 3/4'California Privet
Rosa Knockout family (pink, red, yellow)Knockout Roses
Rosa rugosa plus 'Alba'Rugosa Rose

Taxus x 'Densiformis'
Taxus x media 'Densiformis'

Broadleaf Evergreens & Specialty Conifers
Azalea 'Delaware Valley White', 'Karen', 'Pleasant White', 'Silver Sword'Azaleas
Buxus including 'Green Gem'Boxwood
Euonymus 'Emerald Gaity'Euonymus
Ilex crenata 'Compacta', 'Steeds', 'Schwoebel Upright'Japanese Holly
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'Inkberry
Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzi Columnaris'Upright Juniper
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Lyuken'Cherry Laurel
Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'Rhododendron
Taxus x media 'Densiformis', 'Hatfield', 'Hicksi'Yew
Royal Candles Veronica'
Imagine these in full bloom - Royal Candles Veronica
fresh off the truck from Watertown!
Plant I.D.
Any guesses?
Look for the answer next week!



Enjoy the Weekend!



Contact
Newtown Sales Yard
140 Huntingtown Road
Newtown, CT 06470
office 203-426-4037
fax 203-426-8057
SALES: 203-304-6020

Quotes:  [email protected]
General Questions: [email protected]

Watertown Sales  Yard
496 Bunker Hill Road
Watertown, CT 06795
Office 860-945-6588
fax 860-945-9282
SALES 860-631-5145

Quotes: [email protected]