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Nursery Shopping List Plant varieties and zone information From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-312

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Lady in Red Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lady in Red'--Lady in Red Hydrangea

• Deciduous shrub with dark green foliage with red stems and pinkish lacecap flowers
  
• Plant in moist, but well-drained soil
  
• Plant in morning sun or partial shade for all zones
  
• Height: 3-5 feet
  
• Width: 3-5 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 6-9:

• Zone 6: Plant in spring or very early fall; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; cover with burlap or plastic in severe cold weather; avoid contact with salt; plant may fail to bloom if late season frosts occur; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; cover with burlap or plastic in severe cold weather, especially in late winter; blooms may decrease if late season frosts occur; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; blooms may decrease if late season frosts occur; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

• Zone 9: Plant in early fall; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

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Penny Mac Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac'--Penny Mac Hydrangea

• Deciduous shrub with blue or pink mophead flowers up to 4 inches wide
  
• Plant in moist, but well-drained soil
  
• Plant in morning sun or partial shade for all zones
  
• Height: 4-6 feet
  
• Width: 4-6 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (6)7-9:

• Zone 6: Plant in spring or very early fall; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; cover with burlap or plastic in severe cold weather; avoid contact with salt; plant may fail to bloom if late season frosts occur; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

• Zone 7: Plant in early fall; cover with burlap or plastic in severe cold weather, especially in late winter; blooms may decrease if late season frosts occur; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

• Zone 8: Plant in early fall; blooms may decrease if late season frosts occur; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

• Zone 9: Plant in early fall; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis--Eastern Redbud

• Small, deciduous tree noted for its purple/pink flowers in early spring before the leaves
  
• Has decorative bean-like seed pods fall through winter
  
• Drought tolerant once established
  
• Tolerant of poor and alkaline soil
  
• Plant in full sun to light shade
  
• Prune after flowering in spring; fertilize in late spring
  
• Height: 15-20 feet
  
• Width: 15 feet

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:

• Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.

• Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.

• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade.

• Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

• Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

• Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening projectbut don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.

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RESOURCES :

A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
American Horticultural Society
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc.
ISBN 0-7566-0616-0
Website: www.dk.com