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5/05/11
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Plant Suggestions for Mom
Butterfly Bush
Azalea - Mother's Day
Available in standard, grows to 6-7 feet or dwarf, grows to 3 feet. Choose from new varieties like “Miss Ruby” to the many tried and true varieties. They come in many different colors, bloom all summer and attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds.
Two inch, semi-double rose red flowers on a very compact plant that grows slow and can be kept to 2-3 feet high and wide.
Weeping Cherry
Kousa Dogwood
Choose from the larger growing “Japanese Pink” to “Snow Fountain” a small compact weeper that can be planted close to the home, light pink to white blooms.
The only tree Dogwood that can be planted in full sun and tolerate our clay soil. Choose from pink or white. Late spring bloomer with great fall leaf color.
Hydrangeas
Hardy Geranium
three main families that are very dependable bloomers. You may want to choose “Endless Summer”, “Limelight”, or the new “Vanilla Strawberry”.
several colors to choose from and low growing.. A great gift for the kids to give to Grandma. Several size pots to choose from.
Hanging Baskets full of Colorful Flowers
Flowers will bloom all summer if Mom hangs it the right spot for its sunlight needs. The gift giver should get good care instructions to pass along to the gift recipient.