Plants in family ericaceae
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.
Rhododendron indicum 'Formosa'
Rhododendron indicum 'Formosa' is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub with large lavender-pink blooms and a darker accent blotch. It blooms in late winter or early spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 9 and thrives in full sun, maturing at 6-8 feet in height and width. It prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil and requires moderate moisture.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro' is a Northern Highbush Blueberry variety producing large, firm, sweet berries. It features bronze new growth and red stems in spring, with dark-green summer foliage turning bright red in fall. This plant grows well in acidic soil and is suitable for container culture.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold' is a highbush blueberry variety producing medium to large, firm berries with a concentrated ripening time. It is self-pollinating but yields a larger crop with another variety nearby. This plant requires acidic, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Vaccinium 'Northsky'
Vaccinium 'Northsky' is a very hardy, compact blueberry plant that tolerates temperatures as low as -40°F. It produces small, sky-blue berries with a mild wild blueberry flavor. This plant requires another blueberry for pollination and thrives in full sun and acidic soils.
Rhododendron mucronulatum
Rhododendron mucronulatum is a deciduous shrub that showcases rosy-purple flowers in early spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It has fragrant leaves that turn yellow and red in the fall. The shrub grows to about 2.5 feet tall with a spread of 3-4 feet and prefers partial to full shade with well-drained soil. It is cold hardy and adds vibrant color to gardens.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Darrow'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Darrow' is a Northern Highbush blueberry variety that produces large, quarter-sized dark blue berries with a light blue overcast. This self-pollinating plant features pink and white bell-shaped blooms in spring and vibrant red-scarlet fall foliage. It requires acidic, well-drained soil and can be grown in large outdoor containers.
Rhododendron 'Haaga'
Rhododendron 'Haaga' is a hardy, dwarf evergreen shrub with stunning pink blooms that appear in May. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and grows 3 to 4 feet in height and width. This plant prefers shadier locations with moist, slightly acidic soil and requires protection from cold, drying winter winds.
Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'
Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' is a thick, broad-leaved evergreen that produces white flower clusters from fall to late winter. It supports pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms and produces strawberry-shaped fruit. The plant can grow as a large shrub or small tree and is water-wise once established.
Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce'
Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce' is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red new growth and clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers. This plant is pollinator-friendly and displays a striking deep red color in the fall. It features slender, glossy leaves and a compact growth habit with arching branches. 'Rejoyce' thrives in partial shade and is tolerant of acidic soil and coastal conditions. It is also deer resistant and salt-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Ceratostema rauhii
Ceratostema rauhii is a plant found in Peru, southeast of Chiclayo, at elevations around 2200 meters. It is known for its unique habitat and is a fascinating species for those interested in high-altitude flora.
Rhododendron 'Fireball'
Rhododendron 'Fireball' is a deciduous shrub known for its striking orange-red flowers that bloom in early spring. Its leaves start as bronze-red and mature to a mid-green hue. This plant attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it a lively addition to gardens. It thrives in USDA zones 5 to 8 and prefers full sun to part shade. The plant has a graceful, rounded growth habit and requires slightly acidic, well-drained soil with moderate moisture.
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.
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.
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.
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.