Smokebush - Royal Purple

$17.95

It tolerates considerable drought once it is established. This gives the effect of a cloud of smoke. This xeriscape plant forms an upright, low branched, spreading shrub. Royal Purple Smokebush, cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', exhibits beautiful, velvety, dark purple foliage throughout the growing season, with panicles of smoky-purple to beige flowers blooming in mid-summer. It is a tough and tolerant shrub, requiring well-drained soil; and Royal Purple Smokebush thrives in part to full sun; the leaves are greener in shade, burgundy in full sun. If pruned to 6 to 8 inches tall in winter, it will produce long stems with striking, oversized foliage. With minimal pruning it will naturally form a large shrub or small tree over time. It makes a wonderful accent as a shrub border, can be planted as a specimen, or as a patio tree. ... additional info

Lilac - James Macfarlane This lilac has an upright shape. The Lilac 'James Macfarlane', Syringa presoniae 'James Macfarlane', blooms two weeks later than Syringa vulgaris types. The large clusters of deliciously scented flowers bloom in May and June and are attractive to butterflies. Lilacs should be grown in fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil. It is extremely hardy and adaptable, withstanding moisture conditions fatal to vulgaris hybrids. James Macfarlanes are a elegant, hardy shrub which will make a colourful informal hedge, or can be grown as a specimen shrub or small tree. The true single pink flowers bloom freely.