Dwarf Alberta Spruce

For the last week in October, we look at the Dwarf Alberta Spruce. One of the finest options you can use for landscaping is evergreen. The Dwarf Alberta Spruce provides a perfectly fine-textured and steady color for every season to make your landscaping project a plus. Now let us not let the dwarf fool you, this is a tree, even though it’s a small one it can give off a dignified look that tames the other plants that are close to it.

It is pyramid shape when mature will become a perfect accent wherever you decide to place one. The Dwarf Alberta Spruce has bright green foliage. It reminds people of the perfect Christmas tree only outdoors. Speaking of which, being October, it is great for those holiday decorations you have planned for your home.

As for being a snack for deer, well, not so much. They leave it alone. But this Spruce attracts local songbirds who will love to show off their voices from it. You can plant this Spruce in the ground or in large containers, it is up to you. You will fall in love with this Spruce as it will be a favorite for decorating your garden, home, or outdoor deck. Get one today at Heritage Hill Nursery in Cedarburg, WI.

And have a happy Fall season!

Sunsparkler * Dazzleberry Sedum.

Now that is a mouthful. This Sedum resists heat, drought and truly requires extraordinarily little care. It will do extremely well in poor soil once it gets established. Plant some and see.

They are quite easy to grow. The Sunsparkler* Dazzleberry Sedum will show off a great display of color as well as texture. Its foliage is an incredibly unique form of blue with shades of graphite that can not only be seen up close but from a distance as well. Its blooms are usually a crimson red and they typically bloom for more than 6 weeks. This Sedum attracts pollinators and butterflies.

If you have that “trouble spot” in or around your garden or home, try this Sedum out. Again, once established it will pretty much take care of itself and you will be pleased with the attractiveness and vibrant color it produces.

*Sunsparkler is a registered trademark.

Vision in Pink Astilbe

Our spotlight turns to the Vision in Pink Astilbe. This plant has a clear soft pink plume that would light up any garden that has a shady spot in it from mid to late Summer. The Astilbe is admired for an attractive foliage and the elegance of its plumes. It adds a fern like texture to your garden beds well after most blooms have faded away.

Visions in Pink Astilbe plumes give a striking contrast against a coarser textured bluish green foliage. The mid-Summer blooming are a great idea for containers or borders or even gardens that are located at the edge of woodlands.
They do require a well-drained soil that also stays moist and is highly organic. This particular Astilbe is a lot more tolerant of sun and drought than other Astilbes. For the greatest amount of color and enjoyment, mass them in groups in a partly shaded garden. You will be thrilled with its brilliance. Check out Heritage Hill Nursery for your Vision in Pink Astilbe today.

Pink Beauty Potentilla

For the start of October, we center our focus on the Pink Beauty Potentilla. This ornamental shrub is popular because of its prolific blooming. These can be used as a shrub border that is extremely decorative or place them along a walkway or even your driveway. This ridiculously cute little shrub will amaze you with its abundant amount of blooms. That along with its fern like foliage gives it a very subtle look that still grabs your attention but is not harsh at all.

The Pink Beauty Potentilla spreads about 3 feet and grows about 3 foot tall. The bright green foliage provides you with a lovely backdrop for the flowers that begin to form in the latter part of Spring. In the Fall, the leaves turn a yellowish green and will continue blooms until the first frost. This little beauty attracts butterflies and enjoys full sunlight.

Check out Heritage Hill Nursery for your share of these delightful shrubs. You will be glad you have them!

Spring Snow Crabapple

Our final spotlight for the month of September turns to the Spring Snow Crabapple. You will be amazed and will adore this lovely, fruit-less flowering Crabapple. This tree explodes with a stunning display of fragrant white flowers in the Spring which reminds one of an early Spring snow. It is an excellent choice to have one near patios, decks, or sidewalks as it does not produce any fruit which can create somewhat of a mess at times. It has an upright oval form and is exceptionally clean and crisp.

When the fragrant blooms are finished it develops shiny, bright green leaves providing shade all throughout the Summer. The Spring Snow Crabapple will turn yellow in the Fall and can highlight your Fall decorations. Its mature height of 25′ and spread of 20′ is a handsome addition to its foliage. It does require well-drained soil but will not argue if you plant it in full sunlight. It prefers that. You will be glad you added this Crabapple to your home and garden. It is a delight.