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Spirea - Gumball
It is great for group or mass plantings, borders, or for foundation plant. It is resistant to drought and urban tolerant. This compact shrub grows 2' high to 4' wide which makes it a good low shrub border, which makes it ideal for small spaces. It will thrive in most locations and should be pruned after flowering and in early spring. Transplant from container for best results. These flowers are complimented by the purple-tipped new foliage, which changes to a red color in fall. It prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Gumball Spirea, spiraea x bumalda 'Gumball', is a compact plant that displays attractive pink flowers in May-June. ... find out more
Pussy Willow - Silver This easy-to-grow willow has 2-1/2- to 3-inch-long catkins that emerge in early spring from dark red buds. At first silvery gray, the catkins take on a pink cast as they age. Equally significant are the rich mahogany-red stems, which add interest to the garden in winter. The plant prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. Reddish brown leaves mature to a dark blue green. The Silver Pussy Willow, Salix chaenomeloides, is a handsome shrub with large red flower buds that develop into silky pink catkins. |
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