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An upright stunning lilac with shiny new leaves that emerge violet,�deep purple stems, violet leaf petioles and of course violet flowers.� Mildew free, it reaches a height of six to eight feet and a spread of� five to seven. Great as a hedge or a stand alone specimen, as you�can't miss it in the garden. Zones 3-7. Bred by Don Selinger, it's a�cross between Charles Joly and two varieties from the US National�Arboretum.�

Syringas (Lilac) have to be one of the world's most beautiful and�fragrant flowering shrubs (or small trees, as some can grow up to�30 feet tall!). Typically producing their deliciously scented blooms in spring, Syringas display lovely�shades of blue or purple, and sometimes off-white. Syringas have been an important part of�landscaping for years due to their hardy nature, ease of care, long flowering period, bright color,� and intoxicating fragrance.� Plant Height�

HEIGHT�6-8'�

Plant Width�WIDTH�5-7'�

Plant Exposure�EXPOSURE�Full Sun�

Plant Hardiness Zone�ZONE�3-7�

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Finally, a Nandina for those of you who don't�want red in your gardens! Lemon Lime has�chartreuse new foliage that fades to a nice�green, and will not turn red, even over the�Winter.�

Feature Bright lime green new foliage�

USDA Zones Hardy to -10°F USDA Zones 6-10�

Sunset Zones 3 (with protection) 4-33�

Special Features Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Water-wise�

Landscape Use Border, Container, Cut Flowers/Foliage, Garden Bed, Hedge, Mass planting,�Slope�

Exposure Full sun to part shade�

Flowering Season None�

Dimensions 3-4 ft H x 3-4 ft W�

Growth Rate Moderate�

Plant Type Evergreen�

Water Needs Low Water Once Established/Water-wise�

Soil Well-drained garden soil�

Fertilizer Apply a balanced slow-release each spring�

Pruning Can prune back by 1/3 of total height each spring to incourage fresh growth�

Planting Instructions:�water before planting�plant in Full sun to part shade�dig hole 2X the width of pot�backfill and plant 1-2" above soil level�water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed�mulch 1-2" deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem�

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This new and distinctive nandina is a�selection of 'GulfStream' with brighter�and longer lasting foliage color.�Obsession™ has a compact, dense�growth habit, and brilliant red new�foliage all spring and summer.�

Bright red new growth in spring, autumn� and summer Full flush of red in winter�Dense, upright growth habit�Description: Obsession™ Nandina is the improved selection of the popular dwarf Nandina�‘Gulf Stream’. It gets about the same size, but has new red growth for most of the year.� The cultivar name ‘SEIKA’ means ‘sacred fire’ in Japanese and was given this name because of the� colour of the new growth.�

Size: 60 – 70cm high x 60 – 70cm wide.�

Uses: Low hedge, shrub, feature.�

Position: Full sun to moderate shade. Tolerates cold and drought. Tolerates well drained soils.�

Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden� (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertiliser in spring.� If required prune every 2-3 years.�

The sun is slowly disappearing behind the�horizon. This is the moment you’ve been waiting�for…Twilight! A breath-taking combination of� light, dark and colour. This is exactly what makes� Nandina domestica ´Twilight´ so special!Its�playful shades of bronze, radiant green and white�give this variegated Nandina a spectacular effect.�In winter Twilight will have even more intense� colors, followed by an enchanting pink flush in�spring.Nandina domestica ´Twilight´ reaches a height of 120 cm and a width of 50 cm.�It has a bushy, upright habit. This makes Twilight perfect for plant borders, mixed planting or as�solitary on your terrace or patio. Place Twilight in partial shade in well-drained soil. Summer is the�best time for pruning.Enjoy sunset in your garden with Nandina domestica ´Twilight´!�

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Plant different sized nandinas together to achieve a layered effect. Increase contrast by pairing�varieties with different colored foliage, such as Flirt™ planted against ‘Lemon Lime’. Try a trio of�containerized nandinas on your patio for a dynamic, carefree display. All varieties perform well in� planters.�

Nandina foliage makes a colorful addition to floral arrangements. Cuttings can be taken any month� of the year and have a long vase-life. The fern-like foliage works as a filler against blooms and�berries, and also provides a textural, stand-alone display.�

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Thought to be a chance seedling of 'Purple�Splendour', this 1996 introduction offers�blooms of a similarly regal hue on a plant�that is considerably hardier. Showy spherical� clusters of luminous reddish plum-purple� flowers appear in late spring. The wide-�flaring funnel-shaped flowers have a white�blotch on their upper lobes. This rounded�head-high shrub has large, elliptic, glossy�dark green leaves.�

Like most rhododendrons, 'Purple Passion favors chilly winters, moderate summers, partial shade,�and highly organic, well-drained, acid soil. Plant it shallowly and mulch well to conserve moisture�and suppress weeds. Do any necessary pruning directly after the flowers fade, before new flower� buds form. Try to site it where it has room to grow to full size.�

This handsome evergreen works well in shrub plantings, mixed borders, and naturalistic shade�Gardens.�

A dense, rounded evergreen shrub with deep, dark green foliage. Large violet-purple blooms appear�in mid to late May. Prune immediately following bloom. Prefers moist, well drained soils in part shade.�

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root�system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.�Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.�

: Evergreen Broadleaf Shrub�

Height: 5-6�

Flower Color: Violet-Purple�

Foliage: Thick Dark Green�

Location: Sun, Part Shade�

Spread: 5-6�

Bloom Period: Late May�

Shape: Rounded�

Growth Rate: Moderate�

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If the exterior of your home could use a pop or two of�color, then these DIY Upcycled Mailbox Planters just� might be the answer to your problem! This outdoor�garden idea checks all the right boxes, as it's an easy�project, it won't take long to complete, and the project� won't break your budget. You'll smile every time you�see this beautiful planter when it is displayed on an�exterior wall of your home! The planters are just the� right size to grow some of your favorite flowers, herbs,� or even succulents. You'll enjoy getting creative when�selecting the paint and plants for this unique project.�

The first thing I did with the mailboxes was give them� a couple coats of spray paint. I didn’t need to drill� holes in the bottom because there are gaps so the�water can drain through.�

Add a layer of gravel to the bottom to help the water�drain out. Then I added black dirt and planted shade� plants in them since they are on my covered porch.�

Does your favorite teapot have a chip? You don't need to throw it�away. Instead, you can use it to create this Upcycled Teapot�Birdhouse! The easy DIY garden project is a fun way to repurpose�items that are destined for the garbage bin in a completely new�way. The birdhouse is also the perfect idea for encouraging your�feathered friends to flock to your backyard. Budget-friendly and�quick to set up, this birdhouse can be enjoyed for years to come.�When the birdhouse is complete, you can hang it from a tree limb� or from a structure in your backyard. You can also give this�birdhouse as a present for bird-watchers!�

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The Satsuki Azalea ‘Gyokushin' is an evergreen shrub whose large single ruffled snowy white blooms�are sometimes marked or tinged with rose-pink. Occasionally completely pink flowers occur.�The many funnel shaped blooms are borne in few-flowered clusters in late spring or early summer.�The small leaves are oval to lance-shaped and dark green. The low slow-growing plants are�spreading, well branched and dense.�

Prized for their large flowers and compact habit, Satsuki Azaleas descend from Rhododendron�indicum, Rhododendron eriocarpum, and other species and hybrids. Originating in Japan more�than 300 years ago, they are popular there in traditional gardens and for bonsai.�

Satsuki azaleas prefer partial shade and highly organic acid soil that is evenly moist but well-drained.�Plant them shallowly and mulch well to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. They prefer warm�summers and cool winters and require some winter cold for optimal growth. The flower buds develop� in summer for the following spring’s display, so prune shortly after flowering, if necessary. Ideally,� place them where they have room to grow to full size.�

The Satsuki azaleas are spectacular in masses.� They are popular for foundation plantings,�naturalistic gardens, mixed borders, and hedges.�They are lovely container specimens and a good�choice for bonsai.�

Soil Moisture Preference�• Average�• Good Drainage�Wildlife�• Attracts Butterflies�• Attracts Hummingbirds�Season of Interest (Flowering)�• Spring�

A Satsuki hybrid bearing white flowers with�a fuchsia-colored blotch in spring.�Makes a good replacement for 'Gumpo�White'.�

Exposure:�Part Sun�

Height:�2 Feet�

Spread:�3 Feet�

Hardiness Zone:�6�

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Hummingbirds migrate north in spring by following�the flowers as they bloom, so be sure to have some�early bloomers ready and waiting. Wild columbine�(Aquilegia canadensis) kicks off the hummingbird�season in the eastern two-thirds of the country,�blooming just in time to greet returning migrants.�It’s a large yet delicate-looking plant that adds a�touch of grace to any garden as the unusual nodding� red-and-yellow flowers bloom for weeks.�

For a bird that weighs about as much as a penny, the� tiny hummingbird sure creates a lot of buzz. We all�want them. And if we already have them, we want more.� Putting up nectar feeders is the quick and easy way to�get hummingbirds. It works so well, it’s almost like�cheating—no hummer can resist checking out that red�plastic beacon. Blame it on evolution. Hummingbirds�are hardwired to investigate the color red.�

While fragrance is the prime bait for pollinators like butterflies and other insects, birds don’t have�good sniffers, so flowers that depend on them must advertise with color. For hummingbirds, red rules� the roost. Because these flyers have to eat a lot to keep those wings buzzing at an average of 75�beats a second, nature makes it easy on them by packaging their nectar in shades of red. Homing in�on this vibrant color saves these high-energy birds time and conserves calories.�

Photo/Illustration: Jerry Pavia�For another spring-blooming hummingbird magnet, try the spectacular native fire pink. There is no�pink to the star-shaped flower—just red. It’s an easy-to-grow shade lover that gets 12 to 18 inches�tall and wide and prefers moist, well-drained soil. As spring moves along, heuchera (Heuchera spp.�and cvs.) comes into its own. Though its tiny flowers do not seem like an obvious choice, hummingbirds�are attracted to their tubular form. Fancy-leaved heucheras with pale flowers will get the birds’ attention,� but choosing cultivars with knockout red or brilliant carmine blooms will virtually guarantee a visit.�

Heucheras can be grown in�full sun to partial shade and�in well-drained soil. They�reach 12 to 36 inches tall and�12 to 24 inches wide. Smaller� varieties work well in rock�gardens and containers.�

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As summer settles in, a flood of hummingbird�plants come in season. One plant I wouldn’t be� without is bee balm. Yes, it’s a 36-inch-tall mint� that’s pushy and quick to reach beyond its 24-�inch spread, but I always try to find it an�appropriate place in full sun to light shade and�rich, moist, well-drained soil. The flowers go for�weeks on end and become a regular stop for�area hummers. Red cultivars such as�‘Gardenview Scarlet’ will get attention fast, but�any color will eventually be embraced. Cut bee�balm back by half when it starts to look ratty later in the season; it will regrow with vigor and provide� another round of bloom.�

If you’re looking for quieter-colored flowers in shades of white,� pink, or lilac, give garden phlox (Phlox paniculata and cvs.)�or meadow phlox (P. maculata and cvs., Zones 5–8) a go.�These summer bloomers have the hummingbird stamp of� approval as the flowers are set above the leaves, allowing� hummers to easily zip around and hover while feeding.�Phloxes are easy to grow in average to rich, moisture-retentive� soil in a sunny spot; meadow phlox will also bloom in partial� shade. Snip off dead flower heads to encourage another�round of bloom.�

•Water is a big attraction in summer. Supplying a mister at�your birdbath or setting up a sprinkler to go off at the same time every day will bring hummingbirds� around like clockwork. They prefer to flutter their wings under a shower, rather than settle their�bodies into a pool for a bath.�

•Spider webs are also a big draw. Hummingbirds will find the spiders in your garden before you do.�The birds pluck and eat insects from the webs and use spider silk for building their nests.�

•Perches are appreciated. Because hummingbirds spend a lot of time sitting and resting, it’s a good� idea to provide perching sites throughout your garden. Decorative elements, such as trellises, tuteurs,� and shepherd’s hooks, are ideal as long as the perch is small enough for those tiny feet to get a�good grip.�

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Rozanne is a Hardy Geranium, also sometimes known as a�Cranesbill. Hardy Geraniums are perennial plants that live for many�years. However, they aren’t visible all year round! Perennial Hardy� Geraniums appear to wilt and die as the cooler seasons and hard�frosts arrive, but actually they’re simply going to sleep for the winter.�When the ground warms up again in spring, they re-emerge with�fresh new leaves, full of energy to flower again through another�summer.�

Although they are part of the same Geraniaceae family, Hardy�Geraniums are not to be confused with Pelargoniums, which are also�commonly known as Geraniums. Pelargoniums are half-hardy plants� native to the Mediterranean that cannot survive winter in cooler�climates. When the frost sets in on a Pelargonium, it really does die!�

Rozanne is a plant that everybody can grow. Her strong constitution and ability to adapt to a wide�variety of conditions means there’s very little that can “go wrong”. You really don’t need green fingers�to enjoy great looking results when growing Geranium Rozanne.�

She can deal with both deluge and drought, so you don’t need to stress about over or under-watering.� She can take the summer sun and the winter cold – even though she does need to hibernate! – so� she’ll happily live with you wherever you are.�

When you consider that she first came to life in the changeable temperate climate of an English� garden yet also thrives through California’s heat and humidity and Canada’s long cool winters, you� can start to picture just how versatile she is!�

Rozanne will live life to the full through a wide range of intensities of sunlight and amount of daylight�hours. However, natural sunlight is very important to her and she doesn’t enjoy being inside, even in� a glass-covered conservatory. Rozanne is most definitely the outdoors type. Just remember that, and�she’ll be fine.�

Rozanne will look better for an occasional tidy up, but she’s not one of those plants that insists on it to� keep flowering. She’s happy enough to be left to her to her own devices. However, if she starts to look� a bit scruffy as time goes by you might want to give her a bit of a trim and pick out any unattractive bits.�There’s no magic formula – cut away as much or as little you want and don’t panic if you even cut away�all the flowers. It’ll all grow back.�

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2 cups all purpose flour�1 ½ tsp baking powder�½ tsp salt�1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature�1 cup sugar�2 eggs�2 cups blueberries (12 oz)�2 tsp lemon zest�½ cup plain yogurt, regular or lowfat�

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.�In a medium sized bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder and salt. Add the blueberries and�lemon zest and toss to combine.�Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well�after each addition. Add the yogurt then the dry ingredients, mixing only until incorporated and being�careful not to crush the blueberries.�Scoop batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour 10 minutes, until golden brown.�Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting gently onto a plate.�Yield: makes 1 loaf�

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil�1 garlic clove, minced�1/4 cup olive oil�pinch salt�pinch pepper�1 loaf thick focaccia bread�1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella�6 large balls bocconcini�5 plum tomatoes�

Preheat oven to 400F Place basil, garlic,� oil, salt and pepper in a blender. Whirl to�a saucy consistency. Add more oil to make�it more saucy, if needed. If making ahead,�cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Cut�bread in half horizontally, then cut each�half into quarters. Place cut side up on a�rimmed baking sheet. Spread half of basil mixture over bread, then evenly sprinkle with mozzarella.� Thickly slice bocconcini and tomatoes into rounds, then arrange in overlapping slices on top of bread.� Sprinkle with more salt and pepper.�

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Bake in centre of preheated oven until cheese starts to melt, 7 to 10 minutes, then turn broiler to high.� Broil until cheese begins to turn golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle with�remaining basil mixture.� Cut each piece in half diagonally. Best served warm.�This is an open-faced sandwich version of the famous Italian Caprese salad with sliced tomatoes,� bocconcini and fresh basil.�

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Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty' (Bearberry Cotoneaster) - This�evergreen groundcover grows under 1 foot tall and spreads to 6 feet�wide by trailing stems, which root as they touch the ground. White�flowers in the spring are followed by an abundant quantity of bright�orange red berries. Plant in full sun to part shade and irrigate� occasionally to infrequently. It is hardy to -10 to -20 degrees F�(USDA Zone 5). Introduced by W. Hoogendoorn and Sons of Boskoop,�Netherlands in 1967.� Other possible names or very similar plants include 'Pink Beauty',�'Royal Beauty' and 'Royal Carpet'. The name for the genus is derived�from the Latin words 'cotone', an old name for the quince plant, and� the suffix 'aster' means "resembling". We discontinued growing this�plant in 2015 as we felt it was too close and easily confused with� 'Lowfast'. This description is based on our research and observations�made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we�have visited. We also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting�feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they� disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in�growing Cotoneaster 'Coral Beauty'.�

Height: 12 inches�

Spread: 5 feet�

Sunlight: full sun partial shade�

Hardiness Zone: 5a�

Other Names: Bearberry Cotoneaster�

Description:�One of the best low spreading groundcovers,� featuring white flowers in spring and showy coral�pink fruit in fall; evergreen leaves require adequate�snow cover or protection from winter sun and wind�in exposed locations�

Coral Beauty Cotoneaster is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance�of magnificent coral-pink berries from late summer to late fall. It features tiny clusters of white flowers� along the branches in late spring. It has dark green foliage. The small glossy oval leaves turn an�outstanding brick red in the fall.�Coral Beauty Cotoneaster is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a shapely form and gracefully�arching branches. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which�should be used to full effect�

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