Featured Plants : compact

The Oklahoma Redbud Tree Commands Attention!

barb-nhn — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:22:00 GMT

The Oklahoma Redbud tree will be one of the first trees to flower in early spring; a true harbinger of spring! This redbud tree will treat you to a blizzard of bright blooms of petite purple-red flowers in large clusters. These flowers arrive before the green foliage appears. The heart-shaped leaves open soft pink but gradually mature to a glossy rich green.

This ornamental tree works well in tight places or on small lots. The Oklahoma Redbud is a small, deciduous understory tree which typically grows to 12-18' tall. Pendulous, flat, bean-like, 2-4" long seed pods, resembling snow peas, appear after flowering. This is a strong tree with deep root systems and quite resistant to storm, ice, and wind damage.

Having variable fall colors, it often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. It is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade; part shade is best in hot climates. It is effective when planted as an accent in gardens since it is so compact.

The Dwarf Sargents Crab Tree

barb-nhn — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:19:00 GMT

Reaching a height of 10-15 feet, this dwarf tree flowers profusely in early spring with pink to white scented blossoms; it is well known for its stunning flowers. The Sargents Crab tree is excellent for wildlife because of its edible dark red berries that persist on the tree into winter. Its dense summer foliage is a dark green color and provides shelter for wildlife.

Sargents Crab tree has the smallest leaves of all the crabs. Being a flowering, compact, landscape tree, it is often used as a specimen or patio tree; can be pruned to a single trunk.

This deciduous ornamental tree has moderate water requirements and a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali. Sargents crab prefers a sunny location with moist, well drained soil but will grow on sites with heavier and drier soils. One of the smallest crabapples, it is a mounded, wide spreading tree, (wider than high), with disordered branching and frequent cross branching.

Dwarf Sunjoy Gold Beret Barberry Bush Is A Gem!

patti-nhn — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:23:00 GMT

Bright Gold is the color of this Dwarf Sunjoy Gold Beret Barberry Bush. This low mounding bush not only has beautiful color but can fill a small area with its compact size. It matures from 6 to 12 inches tall and will spread from 6 to 12 inches wide giving it a decorative mounding shape. This is the first upright golden Barberry that has red new growth in the spring, in the summer the foliage will turn to a bright gold and in fall it will have orange-red foliage. The bush will give you lots of interest in your landscape all year round. It can be planted in front of a border or used to give color to other areas on its own or among other plants.

The Sunjoy requires full sun to get the best foliage coloring. It can tolerate some shade but you will be giving up foliage color. It needs dry to medium soil that is well-drained. Sunjoy is very adaptable to pollutants and has some tolerance to drought conditions. Another advantage is that it is burn resistant. This bush is a slow grower but well worth the wait. It grows from zone 4 to zone 10 making it a very hardy bush. For a plant that will get lots of attention in your garden whether on its own or mixed with other plants or planting several together in one area, you will enjoy it season after season.

Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae Shrubs Are Known For Their Brilliant Color

patti-nhn — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:40:00 GMT

If you like yellow foliage in your landscape beyond the spring and summer season, the Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae will fit your needs. Being an evergreen shrub it will hold its golden yellow color all year long giving you lots of enjoyment even in the bleakest of winters. What is great about the Yellow Ribbon is its size. It will mature from 5 to 10 feet tall and spread from 2 to 3 feet tall making it fit into smaller areas and amongst other shrubs to add some background interest and color. Cones will develop that have an urn shape that will grow to about 1/2 inch in length, in the autumn the cones will turn a reddish brown.

This shrub works great in an area that has full sun to partial shade for proper growth and color. Soil should be well-drained but the Yellow Ribbon is not picky about the type of soil. It grows from zone 2 to zone 7 making it cold hardy and a very adaptable plant. It does prefer humidity and an area where it rains regularly. If you are in a hot and dry area, it will do fine as long as you give it regular deep waterings. This arborvitae works well as a screen, hedge and in small areas where you don't have a lot of space but want some color and texture. You can't beat arborvitaes for their versatility and beauty.

Smaragd Arborvitae, An Excellent Semi-Dwarf Evergreen

patti-nhn — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:40:00 GMT

If you are looking for a semi-dwarf evergreen shrub that is compact and narrow, the Smaragd Arborvitae would be a great choice. Being an evergreen they will provide you with bright green foliage that will last throughout the year. This foliage adorns the shrub with flat sprays that are considered scale-like. It has added interest with its urn shaped cones that grow to about 1/2 inch long and in autumn they will change color to a reddish-brown. Smaragd will charm you with its attractive pyramidal shape making it a great choice at the entry to your home, as a border or hedge as well as many other applications in your landscape.

Growth of this semi-dwarf arborvitae will mature from 5 to 15 feet tall and spread from 2 to 3 feet wide allowing it to be planted in narrow spaces. You will want to plant it in an area that enjoys full to partial sun. For soil, the Smaragd is very tolerable to many different types although they need to be soils that drain well. It enjoys areas that tend to have rain on a regular basis as it likes humidity. If you live in an area that is hot and dry, you will want to give it regular deep watering to keep it going strong. Growing can be done successfully from zone 3 to zone 8 making it a hardy and attractive shrub for seasonal enjoyment.

Danica Arborvitae Bushes Show Off Glossy Emerald Green Foliage

patti-nhn — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:39:00 GMT

The Danica Arborvitae Bush is an evergreen that shows off emerald green glossy foliage. It is a dwarf variety that grows from 1 to 2 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and has a rounded globe form making it very attractive. The branchlets, which are vertical, have foliage that is a beautiful bluish green color. In the winter, the foliage can often be brown to green in color. Often it is used as a small hedge along sidewalks, borders and around your house or garden. It can add softness and color bordering a fence. Because of its compact size, it could be used individually to fill in small areas to add interest among other plants.

This Danica Arborvitae is hardy from zone 3 to zone 7 and needs full sun to partial shade to thrive. It is widely adaptable to soils but does need the soil to be moist, well drained and preferably acidic. It has a slow growth rate but it is well worth the wait. Being an evergreen, you will have all season interest. Arborvitae's are some of the best and hardiest evergreen bushes you can find. With its smaller size, it can fit just about anywhere and it will continue to have its rounded shape. Once you have one, you will be looking for other parts of your yard that you can plant more.

The Crimson Pygmy Barberry Is A Miniature For Small Spaces

patti-nhn — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Do you have a small space that you can't figure out what to do with? The Crimson Pygmy Barberry is a miniature Barberry bush that is one of the best to fill in those spaces. It is small at 2 feet tall and it will spread out about 2 to 3 feet. Compact and mounding describe this bush. It has colorful ruby-red foliage that lasts from fall to winter and new growth to the bush will be bright red. This bush puts out flowers in the spring that are small and yellow. They will produce bright red fruit which is enjoyed by birds and wildlife and adds extra color. The fall colors of the foliage is orange-scarlet. How can you resist all these great attributes?

The Crimson Pygmy requires full sun in order to put out its beautiful coloring. Moist, well-drained soil is needed to grow appropriately. It will grow in zones 4 to 7 making it cold hardy. This bush could be used as a small border lining your sidewalk or driveway for instance. Planted in front of other bushes or plantings it can add extra interest into your landscaping. Barberry bushes could also be planted individually on their own and are low maintenance and hardy, they don't need any special treatment. This is a great bush that you will enjoy for years to come.

This Calibrachoa is Minifamous!

patti-nhn — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT

This Double Blue Calibrachoa Minifamous with flowers that are more purple than blue would be a great addition to your flower garden. The color is an intense blue and have trumpet shaped blooms which are 1 inch in size. They will continue to open until the first hard frost. They do not need deadheading and they are low-growers.

This plant will mature from 7 to 10 inches in height to 15 to 20 inches wide. They are a trailing plant that require full sun to full shade. Moist soil is also needed. They are hardy from zone 3 to zone 11 and will be an annual in zones 3 to 8 and can be a perennial from zone 9 to 11. These look wonderful in garden beds, hanging planters and containers. They are easy to grow and take care of. Low maintenance is a plus for these beautiful plants.

Check Out This Sonic Magic Pink Sensation!

patti-nhn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:53:00 GMT

This Impatien - Sonic Magic Pink will tickle your eyes with color. Not only does it have large 3 inch blooms that are pink and striped with white but they also blossom profusely for you. The Sonic's are award winning plants that will have great performance as a landscape plant and will also do just as well in containers.

They are compact in size, growing from 12 to 18 inches high and 9 to 12 inches wide. They are a mounding plant which is very appealing. These impatiens need partial shade to grow and are very adaptable to soil and moisture types. It is hardy from zone 3 to zone 11. In zones 3 to 8 it is an annual only but can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. Check this one out for extra interest in your garden!

Like Snowcaps? We Have A Snowcap Daisy That Will Blow You Away!

patti-nhn — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:06:00 GMT

The Snowcap Shasta Daisy is known for its large flowers. The flowers are bright white with dazzling yellow eyes. Their foliage is dark green and makes quite a lovely display. The Snowcap will bloom for a very long time and is also compact so can fit in smaller gardens very nicely. If you are looking for low maintenance, this a great plant for you and also if you are just beginning to garden it will be a good first plant. It is also a perennial so would come back year after year.

This Daisy is one of the best cut flowers for vases as well as in formal or informal gardens. You will also see that they do well as mass plantings or in a border. The Snowcap will mature from 15 to 18 inches in height to 18 to 24 inches wide. They have a mounding form which is very desirable. They need full sun and are very adaptable to most soils. They are hardy from zone 4 to zone 9. Try these out for a very decorative display.

Sweet Scented Compact Pink Blooms

patti-nhn — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:07:00 GMT

The Compact Pink Innocence Nemesia is a native of Germany and also England. The sweet scented blooms are extremely fragrant especially when the sun shines on the flowers. They work best planted where you can enjoy the scent in containers on your deck or patio or from hanging baskets. This is a Proven Winners plant for the Nemesia plants which are an old favorite. This plant is cold hardy and will bloom through frosts from early spring to late fall.

The Compact Pink is hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3-7 it is an annual, from zones 8-11 it can be a perennial. It is not drought hardy so you will want to keep the soil moist. Cool gardens or partial shade is best in hot areas. They are compact plants growing to a height of 10 to 12 inches and spreading from 12 to 14 inches. They will grow upright on strong stalks. They are a moderate grower. Their foliage is green and the flowers pink. For good looks and fragrance, try this Nemesia.

Compact With Trumpet Shaped Pink flowers

patti-nhn — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:11:00 GMT

This Dipladenia Rio Pink annual is a compact plant that grows from 18 to 24 inches in height and spreads 12 to 14 inches wide. The flowers are 3 inches in size and will flower throughout the summer and likes hot, humid areas. They also are well-branched and has minimum vining. You will not need to stake or grow on a trellis. They do well planted in containers and as a combination planting and as a specimen plant.

The Dipladenia Rio Pink will generally not needs to be pinched or treated with growth regulators. If you like to attract butterflies or birds this would be a good choice. They do also attract bees. You will not want to let the plants dry out, they will need to be watched in between watering. It can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11 and in zones 3 to 8 it is an annual only. This is a plant that was bred for its controlled growth and improved branching. If you like pink flowers and a compact plant for your patio or garden, this would be a good one to try.

Trailing Pink Flowers Calibrachoa

patti-nhn — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:42:00 GMT

One of the Trailing Pink Calibrachoa Million Bells is its large trumpet shaped, bell shaped flowers. They are attractive to hummingbirds due to the nectar of the plant. The flowers are about an inch in size and some consider their pink color an outstanding versatile plant to grow. They will continue flowering long into the season and look very nice, with their trailing habit, in containers as they flow over the sides and also in the garden bed.

The Million Bells will mature to a height of 6 to 12 inches and spread out 24 to 36 inches wide. This plant is also a Proven Winners annual hybrid. In zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. It is hardy from zones 3 to 11. They are widely adaptable from full sun to partial sun. There is no need to deadhead for them to contiue their blooming. These are easy to grow as well as to maintian them.

Artist Rose Ageratum

patti-nhn — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:07:00 GMT

This Proven Winner Artist Rose Ageratum is known for its striking rose colored blooms . They can be planted in containers, make great borders and also look great in a rock garden. This upright plant will produce fuzzy flowers early in the season. They will flower from May through October. If you are looking for low maintenance, this would be a great choice.

The Artist Rose Ageratum will mature to 8 to 12 inches in height and spread from 15 to18 inches in width which makes it a nice compact plant. It is an annual that grows from zone 3 to 11, in zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. This is very heat tolerant and will require full to partial sunlight. Give it a try for some rosy color in your garden.

If You Like Purple Flowers, This Ageratum Is For You!

patti-nhn — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:41:00 GMT

The Artist Purple Ageratum is a wonderful plant with its purple flowers that re-flower for a long time. Their colorful interest is wonderful in your garden as a border, rock gardens and even in containers. They will begin flowering early in the season and flower from May through October. If you are looking for a low maintenance plant, this would be a good one.

The Artist Purple is an upright compact plant that will mature to 8 to 12 inches tall and spread to about 15 to 18 inches wide. They are widely adaptable to soil and moisture. They are a moderate grower and require full to partial sun. They grow from zones 3 to 11. In zones 9 to 11 this plant can be a perennial. This is a Proven Winner plant. It is also exceptionally heat tolerant. For a dash of color, this would be a great choice for you.