Plants in family ericaceae
Vaccinium ashei 'Tifblue'
Vaccinium ashei 'Tifblue' is a prolific fruit-producing blueberry variety from the rabbit-eye family, known for its heat tolerance and large, dark blue berries. It blooms with white and pink bell-shaped flowers in early spring and requires cross-pollination for optimal fruit production.
Rhododendron 'Southgate Splendor'
Rhododendron 'Southgate Splendor' is an evergreen shrub with medium pink buds that open to soft-pink blooms. It has dark green, elongated, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a compact size of 4-5 feet tall and wide. This heat-tolerant plant thrives in part shade to shade and prefers slightly acidic soil with good drainage.
Rhododendron 'Formosa'
This evergreen shrub is known for its rich, red-pink blossoms with darker blotches, blooming from early spring to midseason and again in early fall. It is a fast-growing, spreading type plant that can be planted in dappled shade. The plant is hardy and provides vibrant color in the garden.
Rhododendron 'Autumn Majesty'
This evergreen shrub has dark green leaves and majestic purple flowers, thriving in grow zones 6-9. It grows 4-5 feet tall and wide, requiring filtered sunlight and evenly moist, well-draining soil. It blooms in spring, summer, and fall, and is hardy down to -5°F when established.
Vaccinium ashei 'Premier'
Vaccinium ashei 'Premier' is a prolific rabbiteye blueberry variety known for its large, dark blue berries. It is heat-tolerant and thrives in USDA zones 7-9, preferring full sun to partial shade and acidic soil. This plant benefits from cross-pollination and requires around 550 chill hours. It grows 6 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, with a vigorous, upright habit.
Vaccinium 'Mini Blues'
Vaccinium 'Mini Blues' is a Northern Highbush Blueberry with very small, bold-colored blue fruit. It is self-pollinating and performs well in containers, requiring acidic soil and moderate watering.
Erica carnea 'Mediterranean Pink'
Erica carnea 'Mediterranean Pink' is an evergreen shrub with lavender pink flowers in winter. It attracts early season pollinators and is suitable for rock gardens.
Vaccinium ovatum
Vaccinium ovatum is a hardy native evergreen known for its edible dark blue berries and tidy rounded shape. It features colorful spring foliage and showy white blooms, making it a great low hedge or container plant. This bird-friendly plant is nearly maintenance-free and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jewel'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jewel' is a Southern Highbush Blueberry known for its early season productivity and large, well-flavored berries. It features white, bell-shaped blooms in spring and showy light-blue berry clusters. The plant displays outstanding fall colors and has semi-evergreen foliage in warm climates. It requires acidic soil and consistent moisture, making it ideal for use as a privacy screen.
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' is a shade-loving evergreen known for its striking variegated foliage in shades of bronze, pink, cream, and dark green. It produces fragrant creamy-white flowers with pink buds and turns a rich burgundy in the fall. This plant is deer resistant and thrives in well-drained, moist, acidic soil, tolerating full to partial shade. It can be maintained as a groundcover, growing to about 1-2 feet tall and wide. Pruning in late winter helps maintain its shape, and it benefits from organic fertilizer in early spring.
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' is a low-growing groundcover with broadleaf evergreen foliage and snowy-white, bell-shaped flowers. It is heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and provides shelter for birds and wildlife.
Pieris japonica 'Sarabande'
Pieris japonica 'Sarabande' is a low-maintenance, broadleaf evergreen shrub with lush green leaves year-round. It produces green-white flowers in late winter or early spring, adding a touch of color to partially shaded areas. This plant prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil and is ideal for gardeners seeking a reliable, attractive shrub.
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers and striking red spring growth. It thrives in partial shade and slightly acidic soil, making it ideal for xeriscaping. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and attracts pollinators.
Ceratostema pendens
Ceratostema pendens is a plant found in mountainous regions, known for its pendulous, tubular-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, or purple. It has slender stems and glossy green leaves.
Rhododendron 'Roseum Pink'
Rhododendron 'Roseum Pink' is a broad-leaved evergreen that produces rosy-pink flowers in May, attracting pollinators and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it grows 5-6 feet tall and wide, thriving in acidic, well-drained soil with partial shade.
Pieris japonica 'Brouwers Beauty'
Pieris japonica 'Brouwers Beauty' is an evergreen shrub with purple-red buds in winter and white flowers in spring. It is deer-resistant and compact, making it suitable for fire-wise landscaping and xeriscaping. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and slightly acidic soil.
Calluna vulgaris 'White Lawn'
Calluna vulgaris 'White Lawn' is a dwarf plant resembling a groundcover juniper, growing 2 inches tall by 18 inches wide. It is covered with racemes of pure white flowers in late summer to early fall, making it ideal for rock gardens and cascading over rocks.
Arbutus 'Marina'
Arbutus 'Marina' is a broad-leaved evergreen with dark green foliage and pink flowers in drooping clusters. It produces edible red fruit and has outstanding bark. This plant is water-wise, drought-tolerant, and salt-tolerant, making it suitable for firescaping and as a windbreak.
Rhododendron 'Polarnacht'
Rhododendron 'Polarnacht' is a compact, spreading shrub with deep purple blooms and a scarlet red blotch. It grows 2-3 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, preferring partial shade and moist, fast-draining, acidic soil. This low-maintenance plant is hardy in zones 6 to 8.
Arctostaphylos viscida
Arctostaphylos viscida, native from Southern California to Oregon, is a striking evergreen with pendulous white flowers and red twigs. It grows 15-20 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, thriving in heat and sun. This deer and rabbit-resistant plant is drought-tolerant once established and can handle clay and poor soil.
Rhododendron 'Purpureum Elegans'
Rhododendron 'Purpureum Elegans' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with opulent purple blooms and mildly fragrant flowers. It is cold-hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and grows 5-6 feet in height and width. This shrub prefers partial shade and rich, acidic, well-drained soil, and it is tolerant of urban pollution.
Gaultheria procumbens 'Very Berry'
Gaultheria procumbens 'Very Berry' is an evergreen groundcover known for its glossy dark green leaves that turn purple in winter. It produces tiny white flowers in midsummer and large red berries in winter. This plant spreads by underground rhizomes and is used for wintergreen oil and teaberry products.
Rhododendron 'Honey Butter'
Rhododendron 'Honey Butter' is an evergreen shrub known for its large, multi-colored trusses of yellow, orange, and pink hues. This plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden. It grows up to 4 feet tall and wide, preferring partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Its exotic-looking blooms and broad-leaved foliage make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking vibrant color and wildlife attraction.
Rhododendron 'Red Wing'
Rhododendron 'Red Wing' is an evergreen shrub with heavily ruffled, scarlet red trumpet-shaped blooms that appear from late spring to early summer. Its deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop, and the plant is attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds. It thrives in partial shade and slightly acidic, moist soil, growing to a height and width of 2-4 feet.
Vaccinium 'Northcountry'
Vaccinium 'Northcountry' is a very cold-hardy blueberry variety, producing 3-5 pounds of sky blue berries per mature plant. It features white-tinged pink flowers in spring and brilliant red fall foliage. This compact plant requires very acidic soil and thrives in full sun, offering high antioxidant content.