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Hydrangea - Compact PeeGee
Compact PeeGee Hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata 'Compact', is a compact shrub that has large, white, cone-shaped flowers blooming in late summer that mature to a pinkish-bronze towards autumn. The compact size makes it a great choice for a foundation or border planting and is the most cold-hearty of all hydrangeas. PeeGees bloom from mid to late summer through early fall. Flowers start out white; as they age, they turn pink and then rust colored in the fall. Often the flowers are dried for beautiful indoor arrangements that can be enjoyed year round. This large shrub-tree form prefers full to partial sun. It reaches a height and spread of about 6 feet. Compact PeeGee is easily grown, and its lush deciduous leaves are best suited to loose, moist soil in the shade of tall trees or on the north side of the house. ... get more information
Holly - Red Sprite Red Sprite Winterberry, Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite', is a dense compact plant that produces multitudes of bright red, one half inch fruits that persist throughout the winter. The deep green foliage turns purple-bronze in fall. Winterberries are the "queens" of the fruiting shrub world when ranked for ornamental value. The fruiting branches are great for decoration in the garden or in the house. The leaves drop off the plant in late fall to expose the beautiful berries. You'll need both male and female plants to produce fruits and Red Sprite requires Ilex 'Jim Dandy' for pollination and berry production. A wonderful shrub for winter interest, the Red Spire Winterberry shrub reaches 2-3 feet in height and width. |
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