Plants in family ericaceae
Vaccinium 'Top Hat'
Vaccinium 'Top Hat' is a self-pollinating dwarf hybrid blueberry that produces bell-shaped white blossoms in spring and sweet-flavored berries mid-season. The plant displays fiery red bronze foliage in fall and grows to a height of 18-24 inches. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires slightly acidic, well-drained soil with moderate moisture. This compact plant is ideal for small gardens or container planting.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'St Cloud'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'St Cloud' is a midsized, upright shrub ideal for colder climates, known for its early to mid-summer harvest of blueberries. This plant features dense branching and vibrant red-orange fall foliage, adding seasonal interest to gardens. It requires full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soil, with 800-1000 chill hours needed for optimal fruit production. Its high antioxidant content and ability to attract pollinators and songbirds make it a valuable addition to edible landscapes.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay' is a Northern Highbush Blueberry with mid-season ripening and medium-sized, firm, sweet berries. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil. This self-fertile plant attracts pollinators and birds, making it a great choice for edible landscaping.
Rhododendron 'Cherries And Merlot'
Rhododendron 'Cherries And Merlot' is a compact broad-leaf evergreen with cherry red flowers and bicolored foliage with a Merlot-colored underside. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Rhododendron 'Candy Cane'
Rhododendron 'Candy Cane' is distinguished by its ruffled, trumpet-shaped reddish-pink and white blossoms. It features teardrop-shaped glossy foliage and a unique twisted stem, creating a tree-like form. This plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight and consistent moisture, making it a low-maintenance choice for houseplants or patio displays.
Rhododendron indicum 'Mrs Gg Gerbing'
Rhododendron indicum 'Mrs Gg Gerbing' is an evergreen shrub known for its pure white blooms and large, upright shape. It is heat and humidity-tolerant, thriving in partial shade and slightly acidic, well-drained soil, and can grow up to 8 feet tall.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Southmoon'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Southmoon' is a Southern Highbush blueberry known for its plump, dark-blue berries that are high in vitamins and antioxidants. This mid-season variety has a low chill requirement and tolerates light frost, making it suitable for warmer climates.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Northland'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Northland' is a cold-hardy Half-High blueberry variety developed by Michigan State University. It is high-yielding with medium-sized, sweet berries and yellow-orange fall leaf color. This plant is a consistent producer after tough winters.
Rhododendron 'Reindeer Red'
Rhododendron 'Reindeer Red' is an elegant indoor topiary known for its prolific pinkish-red blooms. It requires bright, indirect sunlight and consistently moist soil to thrive. This plant is ideal for single-season decoration and can also be used as a patio plant, preferring full sun or partial shade.
Rhododendron 'Snow'
Rhododendron 'Snow' is a Kurume hybrid shrub with pure white semi-double flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is densely packed with small, leathery leaves and is heat and humidity-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 6 to 9. This evergreen shrub grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, preferring partial shade and slightly acidic soil.
Rhododendron 'Hachmann's Polaris'
Rhododendron 'Hachmann's Polaris' is a compact, mounding shrub with bright pink ombre blooms and densely packed, fuzzy foliage. This broadleaf evergreen grows 3 to 4 feet in height and width, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Preferring part shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, it is winter hardy in zones 5-8, making it a vibrant addition to gardens seeking year-round interest.
Rhododendron 'Pink Ruffles'
Rhododendron 'Pink Ruffles' is a broad-leaf evergreen shrub that produces big trusses of frilly pink blooms. It is heat and humidity-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 7 to 9. This pollinator-friendly plant grows 4-6 feet tall and wide, preferring partial shade and moisture-retentive, well-drained, acidic soil. Deer seldom bother this attractive shrub.
Rhododendron 'Stewartstonian'
Rhododendron 'Stewartstonian' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with brilliant orangy-red blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Its foliage turns a chocolatey red in autumn, adding seasonal interest. This plant is cold hardy in zones 5 through 8 and prefers partial shade with well-drained, enriched acidic soil.
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 '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 '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.
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.
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.