Spiraea - Daphne

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Spiraea - Daphne

Once established, they are drought tolerant. It is a refined, tidy groundcover plant. The foliage is dense and mat-like with a blue-green color. The Spirea 'Daphne', Spiraea japonica 'Alpina', exhibits small leaves on short, wiry branches, each tipped with a cluster of light pink flowers. It performs best in full sun. Distinguished by their size, bloom color and season of bloom, spireas all have small leaves and fine, twiggy branches. ... more information

 

Honeysuckle - Red Rum The Red Rum Honeysuckle, Lonicera maackii, is a deciduous shrub that grows to 8' to 12'. It produces masses of white flowers that mature to yellow followed by profusion of 1/4" bright red fruit persisting into winter. It has an upright vase shape. Excellent as winter wildlife food source, windbreaks and landscaping. Adaptable to poor soils and is shade tolerant.

Spiraea - Daphne