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Rose of Sharon - Minerva
Minerva Hibiscus, Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva', is an upright shrub that exhibits large saucer shaped flowers that bloom from July until frost. The flowers are single, lavender colored, with a bold dark red center. It has a waxy dark green foliage and is valuable as a specimen plant. Minerva is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, but there is better flowering in full sun. It prefers moist, organically rich soils, but tolerates poor soils and some drought, and is very tolerant of summer heat and humidity. You may get larger flowers by pruning back hard to 2-3 buds in early spring, otherwise, just prune to shape. Minerva may be massed or planted in groups, but also makes a great hedge. It is a vigorous, erect, shrub that typically grows 5-8' tall, and has a long, early-summer to fall bloom period. ... more
Privet - Amur North River The Amur North River Privet, Ligustrum amurense, is the ideal hedge for a neat clipped appearance. It can be maintained at any height, making a thick dense hedge right down to the ground. . The more it is trimmed the thicker this hedge gets. Reaches 12-15 feet tall if left untrimmed. The lustrous green leaves stay on until late fall. The most widely used deciduous hedge in America. It is a hedge that will last a lifetime. Plant one foot apart to start your hedge. It has a very hardy dark green foliage. |
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