Blue Muffin Viburnum and 14 Other Plant Varieties

Blue Muffin Viburnum

Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'--Blue Muffin Viburnum

• Deciduous shrub with flat clusters of white flowers in spring and bright blue berries in fall
• Plant in average to moist soil
• Plant in full sun to partial shade; flowering and fruit are better in full sun
• Height: 5-8 feet
• Width: 5-8 feet
• Hardy in USDA zones 3-9

Zones 3-5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.

Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid contact with salt.

Zones 7-9: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

Mary Rose

Rosa 'Ausmary'--Mary Rose®

• Shrub rose with medium pink, cup-shaped blooms that repeat later in the season
• Mild Fragrance
• Disease Resistant
• Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; fertilize regularly during the growing season
  
• Plant in full sun for all zones; prune in late winter
• Height: 4-5 feet
• Width: 4-5 feet
• Hardy in USDA zones 6-10

Zone 6: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, mound compost or shredded leaves around the crown; prune back 1/3 to ½ in late winter.

Zone 7: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, mound compost or shredded leaves several around the crown; prune back 1/3 in late winter.

Zones 8-9: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; prune back 1/3 to 1/2 in late winter.

Zone 10: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; prune back 1/3 to 1/3 in late winter.

Madam Galen Trumpet Vine

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'--Madam Galen Trumpet Vine

• Woody, deciduous climbing vine with dark leaves and orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers from summer until fall
• Attractive to hummingbirds
• Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; tolerant of poor soils
• Plant in full sun for all zones; prune in late winter
• Height: 25-30 feet
• Width: 2-5 feet
• Hardy in USDA zones 5-9

Zones 5-6: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; mulch after first hard frost, prune to desired size in late winter.

Zones 7-9: Plant in spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; mulch after first hard frost, prune to desired size in late winter.

President Grevy Lilac

Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'--President Grevy Lilac

• Large, upright deciduous shrub grown for its fragrant double blue flowers in spring
• Plant in full sun to light shade
• Plant in rich, but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; prune after flowering
• Height: 10-12 feet
• Width: 10-12 feet
• 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.

Zones 4-5: 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.

Gold Standard Hosta

Hosta fortunei 'Gold Standard'--Gold Standard Hosta

• Popular golden Hosta
• Plant in partial to full shade for all zones
• Watch for presence of slugs
• Hardy in USDA zones 3-9

Zones 3-5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; mulch heavily after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.

Zone 6: Plant in spring or fall; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.

Zone 7: Plant in spring or fall; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in fall or as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.

Zones 8-9: Plant in spring or fall; mulch lightly in the fall; pull back mulch in early spring; divide in fall or as new growth appears in early spring; protect from deer in prone areas.

Sonic Red New Guinea Impatiens

Impatiens x hawkeri Sonic Red New Guinea Impatiens

• Herbaceous annuals grown for their lush foliage and profuse red blooms
• Plant in light to partial shade; more sun tolerant than regular impatiens with moisture
• Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
• Water regularly until established; fertilize regularly during growing season
• May re-seed to produce plants the following spring
• Height: 1-2 feet
• Width: to 2 feet
• Annual zones 2-9 (10)
• Tender or perennial in zones 10-11

Zones 2-7: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in light shade; mulch to conserve moisture and warmth in colder zones; remove after first frost.

Zones 8-9: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in light to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; remove after first frost.

Zones 10-11: Plant in spring; plant in partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; can be removed in fall or cut back 1/2; may survive winter in these zones.

Brookside Geranium

Geranium 'Brookside'--Brookside Geranium

• Hardy perennial grown for its palmate foliage and 1.5-2 inch blue flowers in summer and good fall color
• Plant in rich, moist, but well-drained soil
• Plant in full sun to light shade
• Divide in spring as needed
• Height: 16-18 inches
• Width: 18-24 inches
• Hardy in USDA zones (4) 5-8

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 marginally hardy in this zone if not protected.

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

Zones 6-7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.

Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade.

Limelight Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Zwijnenburg'--Limelight Hydrangea

- Deciduous shrub with lime green flowers that change to pink during summer
- Tolerant of most soil conditions with moderate moisture
- Plant in full sun to light shade; prune while dormant in winter
- Height: 8-10 feet
- Width: 8-10 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Zones 3-5: Plant in spring; apply additional mulch after first hard frost; plant in full sun to light shade; avoid contact with salt; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; apply additional mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

Zones 7-8: Plant in early fall; apply additional mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

America Rose

Rosa 'America'--America Rose

• Large-flowered climbing rose with 3.5-4 inch pink, coral and salmon, strongly scented flowers
• Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; fertilize regularly during the growing season
• Plant in full sun for all zones; prune after flowering in spring by removing oldest canes
• Height: 10-12 feet
• Width: 6-8 feet
• Hardy in USDA zones 5-9

Zone 5: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, mound compost or shredded leaves around the crown; pull back mulch and prune out dead wood in the spring.

Zone 6: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, mound compost or shredded leaves several around the crown; pull back mulch and prune out dead wood in the spring

Zones 7-9: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; mulch in late fall; pull back mulch and prune out dead wood in the spring.

Winter Gem Boxwood

Buxus microphylla var. koreana 'Winter Green'--Winter Gem Boxwood

• Compact boxwood with dark green foliage
• Plants maintain green color in winter
• Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; prune in early spring
• Plant can tolerate exposure to salt
• Plant in full sun to partial shade
• Height: 3 feet
• Width: 3 feet
• Hardy in USDA zones 5-9

Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.

Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.

Zones 7-8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost.

Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade.

Nearly Wild Rose

Rosa x 'Nearly Wild'--Nearly Wild Rose

• Shrub Rose with single pink flowers from spring until fall
• Disease Resistant
• Moist, but well-drained soil; prune back in late winter
• Plant in full sun for all zones
• Height: 36-42 inches
• Width: to 36 inches
• Hardy in USDA zones 5-9

Zone 5: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, mound compost or shredded leaves several inches above crown; prune back 1/3 to 1/2 in late winter.

Zone 6: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, mound compost or shredded leaves several inches deep above crown; prune back 1/3 to 1/3 in late winter.

Zones 7-8: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; prune back 1/3 to 1/2 in late winter.

Zone 9: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season; watch for fungal diseases year round; apply light fertilizer in November; prune back 1/3 to 1/2 after blooming which can continue into December.

Sonic Light Pink New Guinea Impatiens

Impatiens x hawkeri 'Sonic? Light Pink'--Sonic Light Pink New Guinea Impatiens

• Clump forming annual grown for its large pink blooms
• Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
• Plant in light to partial shade; can tolerate some sun in cooler zones
• Height: 12-20 inches
• Width: 12-14 inches
• Annual in zones 2-9
• Hardy in USDA zones 10-11

Zones 2-9: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in light to partial shade; water freely during growing season; pinch to increase bushiness; fertilize monthly while outdoors; discard plants after frost; will sometimes reseed.

Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; water freely during growing season; pinch to increase bushiness; fertilize monthly while outdoors; will sometimes reseed.

Easy Wave White Petunia

Petunia x hybrida 'East Wave White'--Easy Wave White Petunia

• Trailing annual grown for its profusion of white flowers from spring through fall
• Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; water when dry
• Plant in full sun
• Height: 4-7 inches
• Width: 36-48 inches

All Zones: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; cut back foliage and bring indoors or root cuttings indoors before frost or discard plants after killing frost.

White Dome Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'Dardom'--White Dome Hydrangea

• Deciduous shrub with prolific white large, lacy flowers that are dome-shaped
• Plant in full sun to light shade; prune while dormant in winter
• Height: 4-6 feet
• Width: 3-5 feet
• Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:

Zones 4-5: Plant in spring; apply additional mulch after first hard frost; plant in full sun to light shade; avoid contact with salt; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

Zone 6: Plant in spring; apply additional mulch after first hard frost; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

Zones 7-9: Plant in early fall; apply additional mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.

Dense Spreading Yew

Taxus x media 'Densiformis'--Dense Spreading Yew

• Dwarf, spreading evergreen conifer that forms a dense broad conical shape
• Produces red fruit in the fall
• Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; water when dry; tolerant of pruning
• Plant in full sun to partial shade
• Height: 5-7 feet
• Width: 3-4 feet
• Hardy in USDA zones 4-7

Zones 4-5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; water during dry periods, even in winter; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds; mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to salt; prune as desired in early spring.

Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; water during dry periods, even in winter; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds; mulch after first hard frost; prune as desired in early spring.

Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in light to partial shade; water during dry periods, even in winter; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds; mulch after first hard frost; prune as desired in early spring; may struggle in warmer areas of this zone.