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Spotlight Plants
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameVanilla Strawberry HydrangeaBotanical NameHydrangea paniculata 'Renhy'Plant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone4-8Mature Size6-7 ft tall, 4-5 ft wideSunFull sun to part shadeSoilMoist, well-drainedBloom TimeMid-summer to fallBloom ColorWhite aging to pink to strawberry redDeer ResistantModerate Why Vanilla Strawberry for Wisconsin Vanilla Strawberry was one of the first panicle hydrangeas to show strong color change through the season. The flower heads open creamy white in July, then transition through shades of pink to a deep strawberry red by September. Each panicle shows multiple colors at once because the flowers at the bottom age faster than those at the top. Hardy to Zone 4, it blooms on new wood, so Wisconsin winters never cost you a year of flowers. Planting Instructions When: Spring or early fall. Where: Full sun for the most intense color development. Part shade is...
In The Spotlight: Amethyst Falls Wisteria
Amethyst Falls Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls')Wisteria gets a bad reputation in gardening circles, and for understandable reasons. The Asian species (W. sinensis and W. floribunda) are aggressive invaders that swallow buildings, crush pergolas, and...
In The Spotlight: Incrediball Hydrangea
Incrediball Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo')Some hydrangeas demand fussy soil amendments, precise pH levels, and sheltered microclimates. Incrediball is not one of them. This improved selection of our native smooth hydrangea was bred by Proven Winners to fix...
In The Spotlight: Donald Wyman Crabapple
Donald Wyman Crabapple (Malus 'Donald Wyman')If you want a four-season ornamental tree that practically takes care of itself, the Donald Wyman crabapple belongs on your shortlist. This variety has earned a reputation among Midwest landscapers and homeowners for good...
Rozanne Geranium Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameRozanne GeraniumBotanical NameGeranium 'Gerwat' (Rozanne)FamilyGeraniaceaePlant TypeHerbaceous perennialHardiness Zone5-8Mature Size18-20 in tall, 24-28 in wideSun ExposureFull sun to part shadeSoilAverage, well-drainedBloom TimeJune to frostBloom...
Black Lace Elderberry Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameBlack Lace ElderberryBotanical NameSambucus nigra 'Eva'FamilyAdoxaceaePlant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone4-7 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size6-8 ft tall, 6-8 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun to part shadeSoilMoist, well-drainedBloom TimeEarly summerBloom...
Tamarack (Eastern Larch) Care Guide: Growing Larix laricina in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameTamarack / Eastern LarchBotanical NameLarix laricina FamilyPinaceaePlant TypeDeciduous coniferHardiness Zone2-5 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size40-60 ft tall, 15-30 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun (6+ hours)Soil PreferenceMoist, acidic, well-drained; tolerates...