Plants in family ericaceae
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.
Rhododendron 'Gibraltar'
Rhododendron 'Gibraltar' is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its bright orange frilled flowers that bloom in spring. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and has received accolades from the Royal Horticultural Society. This compact shrub prefers full sun to part shade and requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil.
Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'
Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel' is a highly floriferous Manzanita with maroon-brown stems and gray-green evergreen leaves. It produces nodding bell-shaped flowers in soft pink and white and is the fastest-growing Manzanita, forming a dense shrub up to 8 feet tall. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and thrives in full sun and xeric sites.
Arctostaphylos 'Louis Edmunds'
Arctostaphylos 'Louis Edmunds' is a rare shrub native to Sonoma County, CA, with gray-green evergreen leaves and purple-brown trunks. It produces showy pink flowers in spring, attracting butterflies and birds. This drought-tolerant plant grows 6-8 feet tall and is suitable for hedges and privacy screens.
Oxydendrum arboreum
Oxydendrum arboreum, also known as Sourwood, is a North American native tree with excellent fall color, displaying scarlet, burgundy, yellow, and crimson red leaves. It produces fragrant white flowers in early summer, resembling Lily of the Valley, and is known for producing valuable Sourwood honey. The tree thrives in acidic soils and adds winter interest with its deeply furrowed bark.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue' is a Southern Highbush blueberry that produces firm, tangy berries. This deciduous shrub features bell-shaped flowers and brilliant red fall foliage, thriving in full sun and partial shade with moist, acidic soil.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Misty'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Misty' is a fast-growing blueberry bush producing medium-large sky blue berries. It features small pink flowers and attractive blue-green foliage. This self-pollinating plant thrives in USDA zones 5-10 with full sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Spartan'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Spartan' is a blueberry variety introduced in 1977, known for its large fruit size and self-fertility. It attracts pollinators and is hardy in USDA zones 5-7, growing 5-6 feet tall. This plant prefers acidic soil and full sun, requiring approximately 800 chilling hours for optimal fruit production. It is resistant to root rot and fungus, making it a reliable choice for home gardeners seeking a robust berry-producing plant.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Earliblue'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Earliblue' is an early-ripening Northern Highbush blueberry known for its medium to large sweet fruit. It requires acidic, moist, well-drained soil and about 800 chill hours.
Pieris japonica 'Scarlet O'hara'
Pieris japonica 'Scarlet O'hara' is an evergreen shrub known for its fragrant white bell-shaped flowers and showy red spring foliage. It is deer and rabbit resistant, thriving in full sun and partial shade. This low-maintenance plant prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Rhododendron 'Red Ruffle'
This spring-blooming Rutherfordiana hybrid features semi-double deep red blooms with frilly petals and can re-bloom in fall. It has evergreen foliage and a compact growth habit, reaching 3-5 feet in height and width. The plant is hardy from USDA Zones 7-10 and prefers partial sun or filtered sun with medium water requirements once established. It thrives in acidic to neutral soil and should be trimmed after the bloom cycle ends.
Rhododendron catawbiense 'White'
Rhododendron catawbiense 'White' is an evergreen shrub featuring stunning trusses of trumpet-shaped white flowers with canary yellow accents. It is cold-hardy and grows 5-6 feet tall and wide, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant prefers acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Zenobia pulverulenta 'Woodlanders Blue'
Zenobia pulverulenta 'Woodlanders Blue' is a monotypic shrub in the blueberry family, native to the Carolinas and Virginia. It features powder blue foliage and small white bell-shaped flowers in spring. The plant grows up to 4 feet tall and its foliage turns scarlet in fall.
Rhododendron 'Herbert'
Rhododendron 'Herbert' is a striking evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub known for its vibrant purple to fuchsia blooms with a distinctive red blotch. This plant is cold hardy and thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9, making it suitable for a variety of climates. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden. The shrub prefers partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil, and it blooms in early spring with unique hose-in-hose double layer flowers. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and health. A thick layer of mulch can enhance its growth and resilience.
Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'
Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bright red new spring foliage and dark-green leaves with silver edges in summer. It produces pink buds and fragrant white flowers in early spring, attracting pollinators and hummingbirds. This deer-resistant shrub tolerates urban conditions and pollution.
Rhododendron 'Pjm'
Rhododendron 'Pjm' is a compact, broad-leaf evergreen shrub known for its amethyst orchid-colored flowers that bloom in early spring. Its foliage turns purple and russet in autumn, and it attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. This hardy shrub thrives in partial shade and rich, acidic soil.
Rhododendron 'Ashley Marie Girard'
The Rhododendron 'Ashley Marie Girard' is a broadleaf-evergreen azalea known for its striking rose-red flower clusters and variegated foliage. It features bright green leaves edged in white, forming a small, mounded shape. This plant thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9 and is extremely hardy, requiring low maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moderately moist soil. The azalea is notable for its large clusters of flowers and its ability to maintain vibrant foliage throughout the year. Pruning is recommended after flowering to maintain its shape.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blueray'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blueray' is a vigorous, fast-growing blueberry variety developed by Michigan State University. It produces medium-sized berries with firm, sweet flesh and ripens mid-season. While self-fertile, it benefits from cross-pollination for better yields. This long-lived plant can thrive for up to 30 years and requires acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights'
Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights' is a deciduous shrub with lemon-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom before the leaves. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and its foliage turns purple in fall. This cold-hardy plant prefers full sun or partial shade.
Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'
Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' is a compact evergreen with vivid red-throated purple blooms. It is hardy in zones 5-9 and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'
Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' is a broad-leaved evergreen known for its striking scarlet-red blooms with darker spots. These flowers can fade to deep pink in sunnier areas and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The plant is cold-hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers part sun or shade with enriched, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It grows to about 4-5 feet tall and wide and requires pruning after flowering to maintain its shape.
Vaccinium 'Burgundy'
Vaccinium 'Burgundy' is a lowbush blueberry with glossy burgundy-red leaves in spring and gray-green leaves in summer. It produces light blue berries and is self-pollinating, growing 12 to 15 inches tall.
Rhododendron 'Rosebud'
Rhododendron 'Rosebud' is an award-winning evergreen shrub with rosy pink flowers and slight purplish-pink veining. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds and grows best in part shade with enriched, slightly acidic soil. This compact plant has excellent mildew resistance and moderate moisture needs.
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff'
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff' is a broad-leaved evergreen with dark red buds that open to pale pink, bell-shaped flowers. These fragrant blooms are held on long, hanging racemes and serve as an early nectar source for pollinators. The plant features lustrous dark-green foliage and red new growth, thriving in sun or partial shade. It is deer resistant and prefers rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils.