landscaping

Rose of Sharon - Helene

$17.95

Helene Hibiscus, Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene', is an upright shrub with large saucer shaped flowers that bloom from July until frost. Its flowers are single, pure white, with a red center. This waxy dark green foliaged plant is valuable as a specimen plant. Helene is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, but its best flowering occurs in full sun. It tolerates poor soils and some drought, is very tolerant of summer heat and humidity, and generally tolerant of urban conditions. If you prune in the spring it will keep its shape. This xeriscape plant is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, deciduous shrub that typically grows 8-12’ tall. Helene may be massed, planted in groups, used as a specimen, a foundation plant, or shrub borders. It can also be used as a hedge or screen. It has no serious insect or disease problems. ... find out more

Privet - Amur North River The Amur North River Privet, Ligustrum amurense, is the ideal hedge for a neat clipped appearance. It can be maintained at any height, making a thick dense hedge right down to the ground. . The more it is trimmed the thicker this hedge gets. Reaches 12-15 feet tall if left untrimmed. The lustrous green leaves stay on until late fall. The most widely used deciduous hedge in America. It is a hedge that will last a lifetime. Plant one foot apart to start your hedge. It has a very hardy dark green foliage.