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Summersweet - Hummingbird
Summersweet - Hummingbird Summersweet - Hummingbird, Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird', is a medium-sized ornamental shrub forming tight colonies with age. It has a spreading mound growth habit with a slow growth rate. Due to its compact habit, it is well suited for small gardens. Hummingbird Summersweet is a dwarf cultivar which has a more compact and spreading growth form than the species. This cultivar will have twice as many flowers than the species, and will grow 3' by 3'. The flowers are borne on bottlebrush-like inflorescences from mid to late summer. With its profusion of fragrant and beautiful white to light pink spikes, Hummingbird Summersweet will attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds into the garden. This Summersweet shrub can grow in sunny locations as well as shady locations, but will perform best in locations with partial shade. It thrives well in wet areas. This shrub is effective when planted in mass, mixed into perennial borders, or along foundations. * Shade * Fragrant * Small gardens
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| Burning Bush - Compacta - Sale Price: $23.95 Bring superb fall color to your yard. The Burning Bush – Compacta (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’) is not a petite, modest shrub as its name implies. It can grow to be a striking 10 feet tall! Easily pruned to stay smaller it is one of the best shrubs on earth if you are looking for stunning fall color. A popular and versatile shrub the Burning Bush would be wonderful as a hedge or screen but can hold its own as an ornamental or foundation plant. Spring to summer your Burning Bush will have rich, green leaves up to 3 inches long. In the spring small, yellow green flowers appear adding interest to this extremely popular shrub. The Burning Bush really lives up to its name in the fall though. With spectacular fall color in reds that are so intense they nearly glow, it is no wonder this shrub is in such high demand. The bright red color will be a beacon in the otherwise drab landscape of the fall season. Adding to its impressive fall display, the Burning Bush will also show off its plentiful and ornamental brilliant red fruit. The Burning Bush is easy to grow in average to well-drained soil. For the most striking fall color plant it in full sun although it will tolerate considerable shade. Also, with its strong, branching growth habit it can tolerate heavy pruning. Keep the Burning Bush small for a bright garden border, or allow it to reach its full growth as a showy focal point in your yard. If you are looking for dramatic fall color you will not be disappointed with the Burning Bush. * Outstanding fall color* Insect and disease resistant* Low maintenance |
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