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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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Bridal Sunblaze 'Mellmera' miniature rose

• Grows to 15 inches tall.
  
• Soft white flowers, long lasting
  
• Very tolerant of varied climactic conditions
  
• Flowers have up to 40 petals
  
• Light fragrance
  
• 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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Knockout? 'Radrazz' (cherry red)

Knockout Rose

• Hottest-selling rose in history (2005 sales expected to reach $1.5 million)
  
• Not particularly beautiful or strongly scented, but thrives without sprays, is resistant to diseases and blooms almost continuously from early spring to late fall.
  
• Cherry red blossoms
  
• Had orange red rose hips that provide winter interest
  
• Shrub rose
  
• 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; 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.

Social Climber (pink)

Social Climber Rose

• A new rose from Jackson & Perkins with full, beautiful deep pink blossoms
  
• Spicy scent
  
• Climber with a rapid, repeat bloom cycle from spring until fall
  
• Spreads to 6 ft.
  
• Like 4-6 hours of sun
  
• Fertilize in spring before growth established
  
• Keep moist until fully established, then average need for water
  
• Zones 1-11:

• 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.

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