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Weigela - Polka
It requires full sun and prefers a well-drained soil. Polka Weigela, weigela florida 'Polka', is a compact rounded shrub with thick, dark green leaves that contrast with the attractive, clear pink flowers with a yellow throat. A very hardy moderate growing plant, this weigela grows 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. This plant is considered mostly allergy free and causes little or no allergy problems in most people. It adds spectacular color to the landscape during the summer months. Many think this is the best pink weigela! Large pink flowers cover this plant from June through September. Polka Weigela has an old fashioned look with its bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers and is a great choice for color in foundation planting and mixed borders. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering. ... additional info
Honeysuckle - Red Rum Excellent as winter wildlife food source, windbreaks and landscaping. Adaptable to poor soils and is shade tolerant. It produces masses of white flowers that mature to yellow followed by profusion of 1/4" bright red fruit persisting into winter. The Red Rum Honeysuckle, Lonicera maackii, is a deciduous shrub that grows to 8' to 12'. |
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