Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Winterberry
Winterberry is a deciduous holly known for its bright red berries that persist throughout the winter, adding a splash of color to the garden when most other plants are dormant. The berries provide a valuable food source for birds and wildlife, making Winterberry an excellent choice for creating a wildlife-friendly garden. Native to North America, Winterberry thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, acidic soil. It is tolerant of wet conditions and can even thrive in poorly drained areas, making it versatile for Cedarburg gardens. Pruning in late winter helps maintain its shape and encourages healthy growth. Winterberry is dioecious, meaning you need both male and female plants to produce berries. Planting a mix of both ensures a vibrant display of red berries in the winter months. By incorporating Winterberry into your garden, you add year-round interest and support...
Donald Wyman Lilac
According to many sources, the Donald Wyman Lilac is thought to be the fines lilac of them all. This beautiful plant features panicles of fragrant purple/pink flowers that bloom in late Spring. This lovely variety of lilac loves full sunlight and prefers well-drained...
Miss Kim Lilac
We feature this week the Miss Kim Lilac. A compact lilac that you will find fits in any yard. This is an excellent lilac for our region. The Miss Kim Lilac has a massive purple bud that is very fragrant and blooms in early Spring. The form of this lilac is nicely...
Russian Cypress
For this week we look at the Russian Cypress. This low growing evergreen likes full sun to full shade. It adapts to many soil and temperature conditions. This evergreen is a hardy example of plant life in Siberia, where only the strong survive. It's deer resistant,...
Grey Owl Juniper
The Grey Owl Juniper has a mature height of 2 to 3 feet and a mature spread of 5 to 6 feet. This colorful evergreen can be planted in full sun and its silver/grey foliage can be enjoyed by any who admire it. This Juniper can be a charming addition to any home or...
Andorra Juniper
The Andorra Juniper is an excellent low growing evergreen that many uses as the perfect ground cover. These evergreens can be used in a variety of ways including the blanketing for under a tree, the covering up of some empty space in your yard or on a hillside or just...
Music Box Rose
When planted in full sun, the rounded-mound shape of the Easy Elegance® Music Box Rose, will become an exhibition of color all throughout the summer. This rose averages in height anywhere between 3-5.5' with a 3-4.5' spread. The disease-resistant shrub will bring...