Plants in family ericaceae
Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia'
Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia' is a semi-evergreen shrub with bright fuchsia pink flowers that bloom in late spring. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and features olive-green leaves that turn reddish in fall. This shrub thrives in partial shade and moist, acidic, well-drained soil.
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 'Boursault'
Rhododendron 'Boursault' is an evergreen shrub known for its brilliant clear blue-violet petals with brick reddish or pale brown markings. It provides year-round garden structure and is cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This plant grows 5-6 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It prefers acidic soils with a pH of 4.5 to 6 and requires well-drained soil. Low maintenance with regular moisture, it should be pruned only after flowering to maintain its shape and health.
Vaccinium 'Pink Popcorn'
Vaccinium 'Pink Popcorn' is a unique blueberry variety producing sweet-tart pink berries. This vase-shaped shrub is easy to care for and hardy, with green leaves that turn red in the fall. It ripens mid-season and adds a colorful twist to traditional blueberry plants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rhododendron 'Girard's Pleasant White'
Rhododendron 'Girard's Pleasant White' is a broadleaf evergreen known for its showy white flowers that bloom in early spring and rebloom later in the season. It performs well in cooler climates and dappled shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings. This plant is winter hardy in zones 5 and up and is seldom damaged by deer.
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.
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 arborescens
Rhododendron arborescens is a large shrub with pale pink to white fragrant flowers that attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. It grows well in USDA zones 4 to 7, preferring partial shade and enriched, acidic soil. Consistent moisture and post-flowering pruning are recommended for optimal growth.