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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-105

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Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' !V Japanese Tree Lilac

Large, deciduous shrub noted for its fragrant creamy white flowers in late spring
Can be pruned into large shrub or small tree
Better disease resistance than other Lilacs
Plant in full sun to light shade
Height: 20-25 feet; Width: 15-20 feet
?nPlant in rich, but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; prune after flowering
Hardy in USDA zones 3-7:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost for protection; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; water regularly the first season.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; water regularly the first season.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; water regularly the first season.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch after first hard frost; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly the first season.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly the first season; flowering may be reduced after warm winters.

Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield' !V Karl Rosenfield Peony

Herbaceous perennial noted for its large deep red flowers in mid spring.
Plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; cut back foliage after frost.
Height: 28-32 inches; Width: 28-32 inches
Plant shallowly in rich, but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; divide in autumn, if desired.
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring; blooming may be reduced after warm winters.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring; blooming may be reduced after warm winters.

Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' !V Sarah Bernhardt Peony

Herbaceous perennial noted for its large soft pink flowers in mid spring.
Plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; cut back foliage after frost.
Height: 20-24 inches; Width: 20-24 inches
Plant shallowly in rich, but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; divide in autumn, if desired.
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring; blooming may be reduced after warm winters.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch lightly in fall; plant in full sun to light afternoon shade; fertilize when new growth appears in spring; blooming may be reduced after warm winters.

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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