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Shrub Varieties A dozen shrub varieties and the planting information for each zone From "Garden Sense" episode DGAR-101

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Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' - Variegated Dogwood

Variegated Dogwood

• Irregular creamy white border on leaves
  
• Noted for red stems which gives it great winter colors
  
• Very versatile; thrives in shade or sun, dry or wet soil
  
• Height: 8-10 ft.; width: 5-10 ft.
  
• Heat Zones 8-1
  
• Zones 2-8:

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

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

• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid contact with salt; may be deciduous in harsh winter.

• Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to medium shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen to semi-evergreen.

• Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in light to medium shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen to semi-evergreen.

• Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in light to medium shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen.

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Rosa x ‘Meidanclar’ - Candy Sunblaze® 'Meidanclar'

• Disease resistant
  
• 16-24 inches tall and wide. 18 inch trunk
  
• No fragrance
  
• Hot pink double blooms, blooms continuously
  
• Zones 5-9 (borderline in Zone 4):

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

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

• Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid contact with salt; may be deciduous in harsh winter.

• Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to medium shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen to semi-evergreen.

• Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in light to medium shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen to semi-evergreen.

• Zone 9: Plant in fall; plant in light to medium shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen.

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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