Plants in family ericaceae
Vaccinium ashei 'Becky Blue'
Vaccinium ashei 'Becky Blue' is a rabbiteye blueberry variety known for its early-ripening pink to blue berries and dainty pink and white blossoms. This vigorous grower can reach up to 10 feet in height and displays vibrant green foliage that turns reddish-orange in the fall. It is heat and drought tolerant, disease and pest resistant, and requires 400-500 chill hours. 'Becky Blue' thrives in acidic soil and should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Vaccinium ashei 'Climax'
Vaccinium ashei 'Climax' is an early-ripening rabbiteye blueberry bush known for its heat and humidity tolerance. It produces medium-sized, sweet berries from late May to early June and requires cross-pollination and about 450 chill hours. The plant grows 3 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 10 feet wide, with brilliant scarlet foliage in autumn, and thrives in acidic soil in USDA zones 7-9.
Rhododendron 'Vernus'
Rhododendron 'Vernus' is an early-blooming shrub with large, star-shaped shell pink flowers featuring a dark red blotch. It grows 4-6 feet tall and spreads 6-8 feet wide, with dark green evergreen foliage. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, it prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. This pollinator-friendly plant adds a splash of color to spring gardens.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy' is a self-fruitful Northern Highbush blueberry that produces medium to large, medium-blue fruit with superior flavor. It requires acidic, well-drained soil and 800-1000 chill hours, growing 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire' is a large-leaved evergreen shrub with ruby-red buds that open to pink flowers. This compact selection has a dense branch structure, making it an effective screen and suitable for container growth. It is firewise and prefers partial shade, thriving in most areas of the East Coast.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Liberty'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Liberty' is a Northern Highbush blueberry variety known for its medium-sized, powder blue berries. It is self-pollinating, with vigorous upright growth and striking red-orange fall foliage.
Rhododendron 'Conversation Piece'
Rhododendron 'Conversation Piece' is a broad-leaf evergreen that displays a stunning array of pinks, from deep fuchsia to light cream. Hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9, this compact shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in rich, acidic, well-drained soil and requires regular moisture, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Vaccinium 'Northblue'
Vaccinium 'Northblue' is a compact shrub producing large, dark-blue berries in mid-season. It is self-fruitful and cold hardy, requiring 800-1000 chill hours. This plant thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and offers colorful fall foliage, making it a versatile choice for gardens in USDA zones 4-8.
Rhododendron 'Red Bird'
Rhododendron 'Red Bird' is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub with fiery fuchsia blooms and ruffled edges. It grows 3-6 feet in height and width, thriving in partial shade with slightly acidic, well-drained soil. This plant is attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Draper'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Draper' is a compact blueberry variety known for its light-blue berries and lovely white blooms. It offers a large harvest with a firm, sweet flavor and is partially self-fertile, though it yields more with a pollination partner. This mid-season variety requires 800+ chill hours and produces 10 to 15 pounds of fruit per plant. Its berries have a thicker skin, making them resistant to splitting and ideal for long storage.
Rhododendron 'Snowflake'
Rhododendron 'Snowflake' is a florist azalea with white ruffled blooms and coppery green foliage. This indoor shrub requires bright, indirect sunlight and moderate moisture, symbolizing family and abundance.
Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'
Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans' is a broad-leaved evergreen hybrid known for its lavender-pink blooms. It is cold-hardy in zones 4 to 8 and grows 6-8 feet tall and wide. This vigorous plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and performs best in acidic, well-drained soil with partial shade.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' is a blueberry variety that produces large, round fruit with foliage that turns orange to burgundy in fall. It is covered with white bell-shaped blossoms in May and ripens mid-season, producing large crops of dusky blue fruit. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and organically rich acidic soils.
Rhododendron 'Greenwood Orange'
Rhododendron 'Greenwood Orange' is a compact evergreen shrub with bright red-orange double blooms and broad-leaved foliage. It grows 2-3 feet in height and width, thriving in USDA zones 6 to 9. This plant prefers partial shade and slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Its vibrant flowers attract pollinators and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden.
Pieris japonica 'Katsura'
Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is a broad-leaved evergreen with fiery red new growth and lavender buds in late winter. It produces fragrant, pale bell-shaped flowers in early spring and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant is deer resistant and tolerates urban conditions.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Polaris'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Polaris' is a half-high hybrid blueberry known for its extreme cold hardiness. It produces medium-sized, light blue berries with a classic sweet flavor and a hint of acidity. The plant yields 3 to 8 pounds of fruit per season and features fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by a striking red-orange fall color. 'Polaris' performs well in containers and requires acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 or less. This blueberry variety was introduced in 1996 and is ideal for gardeners in colder climates.
Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot'
Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot' is a hardy ornamental shrub with fiery orange-scarlet blooms and broad-leaved evergreen foliage. It is drought-tolerant and disease resistant, growing 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. This shrub prefers partial shade and well-drained, enriched soil, with foliage that turns fiery red in fall.
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.