shrubs & trees (H)

Shrub: Mophead type. This series is noted for strong stems, sturdy flowers, long shelf life & very good branching habit. Deciduous plant with large, rounded clusters of pink or blue flowers. Does best when grown as pink only. Good cut flower (fresh or dried), border & pot plant. Blooms: summer-fall. Reblooms. Attracts butterflies. Mouding habit. Vigor: large. Ht: 36-60 in. Width: 60-72 in. Tolerates deer & gophers. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9.

Shrub: Deciduous. Lacecap type. Sun, deer & gopher tolerant. This series is the first & only one to be daylength neutral & needs no chilling - so it blooms earlier & longer than others & on new wood. Uses: landscape, pot, border, woodlands. The large flower heads make good cut flowers, fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies, hummers & pollinators. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: blue. Ht: 2-4 ft. Width: 2-3 ft. Sun on coast, part shade inland. Water: moderate USDA Z5. PPAF