| Shrub Varieties |
| A dozen shrub varieties and the planting information for each zone |
From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-101 |
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Rosa x ‘Mertonje’ - Sweet Sunblaze® 'Mertonje'
- Clear pink Sunblaze rose
- Vigorous, bushy
- Dark green foliage
- Grows to about 18 inches tall
- Double blooms
- 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; protect from drying winter winds; water during dry spells year round; watch for presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest.- 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; protect from drying winter winds; water during dry spells year round; watch for presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest.
- Zone 6:
Plant in spring or fall; plant in full sun to light shade; avoid contact with salt; protect from drying winter winds; water during dry spells year round; watch for presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest.
- Zone 7:
Plant in fall; plant in light to medium shade; protect from drying winter winds; water during dry spells year round; watch for presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest.
Rosa x ‘Meibokarb’ - Cherry Sunblaze® 'Meibokarb'
- Bright bloom, said to almost glow
- Continuous flowering all summer long
- Slight fragrance
- Dark green foliage
- Grows 12-15 inches tall
- 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; protect from drying winter winds; water during dry spells year round; watch for presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest.- 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; protect from drying winter winds; water during dry spells year round; watch for presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest.
- Zone 6:
Plant in spring or fall; plant in full sun to light shade; avoid contact with salt; protect from drying winter winds; water during dry spells year round; watch for presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest.
- Zone 7:
Plant in fall; plant in light to medium shade; protect from drying winter winds; water during dry spells year round; watch for presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest.
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Gardening by Zip Code
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