{"title":"Proven Winners®","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen you see that distinctive white pot with the green tag, you know you're getting a plant that's been put through its paces. Proven Winners® has become the most trusted name in the nursery industry by doing one thing exceptionally well: they only release plants that actually perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery Proven Winners® variety goes through years of rigorous trialing at test sites across North America before earning that branded tag. The breeding team evaluates thousands of plants annually, selecting only those that demonstrate superior flowering, disease resistance, and garden-worthy habits. The rejects? They never make it to market. What reaches your garden has already proven itself in conditions similar to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat Sets Proven Winners® Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe lineup spans virtually every category of ornamental plant. Their ColorChoice® shrubs include garden favorites like Limelight hydrangeas, Lo \u0026amp; Behold® buddleias, and Wine \u0026amp; Roses® weigelas. The perennial collection features reblooming daylilies, long-flowering salvias, and tough-as-nails sedums. And their annual program delivers the Supertunias®, Diamond Frost® euphorbias, and Superbennas® that have revolutionized container gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat you won't find are finicky plants that look great at the garden center but struggle in real-world conditions. Proven Winners® selects for gardener success, not just greenhouse appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eGrowing Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach plant comes with detailed growing information and the backing of decades of horticultural expertise. Whether you're a beginning gardener building your first landscape or a seasoned plantsperson looking for something new, Proven Winners® takes the guesswork out of plant selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBrowse our collection of Proven Winners® shrubs, perennials, and more. These are the plants that earned their spot in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shasta-daisy-daisy-may","title":"Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone has daydreamed of running through a field of Daisies on a warm summer day at one point or another. There just doesn't seem to be a better combination than summer and Daisies! Luckily, bringing that feeling to your garden has never been easier, with the Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy (PP 21,914) (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Daisy Duke')!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture the classic Daisy bouquet. Each blossom is beautifully adorned with pristine white petals bursting from a center with the bright and cheerful color of the sun. This is exactly the picture you'll be presented with each year as Daisy May® erupts with those stunning blooms! They're set atop strong stems that can withstand the test of weather with ease. Blooming all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/8-plants-that-rebloom-for-3-seasons-of-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esummer til fall\u003c\/a\u003e with just some attentive deadheading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the Daisy May® covers itself in flowers, it'll continue blooming all season long if it is properly deadheaded. No matter what stage the bloom cycle is in though, it is a very pleasing plant to look at as the true green foliage stays appealingly full and doesn't fade throughout the season. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9, these are adaptable and low-maintenance herbaceous perennials for gardeners of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question isn't so much what can you do with a Daisy May® in your garden, it's what can't you do! These Daisies look incredible as centerpieces in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e or accents in a cottage garden. They'll also do wonderfully as traditional English and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower\u003c\/a\u003e border plants! Create lasting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-create-a-childrens-garden-or-sensory-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ememories for kids\u003c\/a\u003e as they run sound with fistfuls of flowers and Daisy-chain halos all summer long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot up on your front porch for a cheerful welcome, or plant around a mailbox garden without blocking your view while backing out of your driveway! Your neighbors won't be the only ones hovering to take in the beauty of Daisy May®, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e will also visit in abundance! They'll love stopping by to rest on a petal and snack on the nectar. If butterflies make your heart flutter, you'll want to plant this somewhere you can marvel while sitting on the patio enjoying a summertime lemonade!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Daisy Blossoms Form Domed Mound of White \u0026amp; Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense Mounds of Deep Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator Friendly \u0026amp; Great Cut Flowers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Version of a Garden Classic \u0026amp; Prolific Blooming Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContainers\u003c\/a\u003e, Bed \u0026amp; Border Gardens, Specimen \u0026amp; Accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking care of a Daisy May® is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003every easy\u003c\/a\u003e but there are a few simple rules to follow. They thrive in full sun but do appreciate some light shade in regions with hot summers. Planting in soil that drains well is essential as overwatering can be quite harmful to these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/perennials\/perennial-varieties\/daisy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDaisies\u003c\/a\u003e, especially during the winter months. When it comes to watering, less is more. Water weekly when rainfall is less than an inch, but they will not tolerate excessive moisture or soggy soil in the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a good layer of mulch, at least 3-4 inches around the roots, especially in drier climates, and enrich the soil with plenty of humus and compost. Remove faded flower heads to encourage more blooms and\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-planting-and-fertilizing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e prune\u003c\/a\u003e the clumps back in late fall when the foliage yellows. Daisy clumps can be divided every few years to promote better growth and vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiant in Full Sun, Appreciates Some Afternoon Shade in Hot Zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Regular Moisture \u0026amp; Appreciates \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMulched\u003c\/a\u003e Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDislikes Soggy Winter Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Type of Well-Drained Organic Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead For Rebloom \u0026amp; Prune Late Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no reason to hike to a meadow of wildflowers to enjoy the ethereal beauty of daisies. Bring the beauty to your very own cottage garden with Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy! Order one today to complete your summertime gardening plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43504580755509,"sku":"19753","price":34.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/shasta-daisy-daisy-may-leucanthemum-x-superbum.jpg?v=1775653132"},{"product_id":"sunjoy-gold-pillar-barberry","title":"Sunjoy® Gold Pillar Barberry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunjoy Gold Pillar® Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Maria') by Proven Winners® ColorChoice® is a deciduous shrub with brilliant foliage. Growing in a wide columnar fashion, it would look great as a short hedge or border along a walkway! Particularly prized for its bright, yellow foliage that maintains its brilliance all summer long. The one-inch leaves emerge in scarlet raiment when spring arrives then quickly adopt their golden glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-yellow flowers appear in the spring, but you may not notice them. They will however be useful in drawing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-color-flowers-do-bees-like\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e to your yard! Big fat bumblebees will be dangling from them all spring! When fall approaches Gold Pillar® briefly returns to its red origins again, but this time with a decidedly brighter, orange hue as well, which is quite spectacular to behold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarberry has a long history of medicinal uses dating back over 2,000 years. It's also sometimes used cosmetically and even in some crafts. These are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e and easy-to-care-for columnar shrubs for a wide range of growing zones! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, these upright golden bushes will shine spring through fall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStronger growing than other variegated cultivars, Sunjoy® Barberry is certified wheat-rust resistant. Highly deer-resistant, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebirds will adore\u003c\/a\u003e the tiny berries that form in the fall. But this is part of the reason, that in some areas Barberry performs \"too well\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is true that while some Barberry cultivars are invasive in some areas, they may not be invasive in all areas. Nature Hills has taken the initiative to develop our own compliance company called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); letter-spacing: 0.1px;\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e so that you will not be able to even purchase a plant that your state has prohibited because of invasiveness, insects, or disease. Plants may be available on our website, but if your state prohibits that plant from being shipped to you, the sale will not go through. Find out if you can safely grow these delightfully colorful shrubs in your community. Type in your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder, located above the Plant Highlights to find out, or contact your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-resource-find-your-local-ag-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCounty Extension Office\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese narrower plants make perfect hedges and property definition \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewithout taking up any room\u003c\/a\u003e! Staying small and narrow, they are great screening and low privacy that also adds phenomenal color! Those thorns make anyone, or anything, think twice before crossing your hedge. Narrow enough to add a pop of color among existing mixed-shrub borders and to really highlight your home's front foundation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size also makes this deciduous shrub perfect for unique planter additions! Add colorful vertical thrillers to stylish \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eurns and porch pots\u003c\/a\u003e to add dramatic elements throughout a garden bed, landscaped gravel bed or formally lining a narrow pathway. Pot up in large containers or plant in the ground to accent either side of your front steps, or mark the entrance into your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/hedge-vs-fence-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving fences\u003c\/a\u003e are less expensive than hardscaped, so add Gold Pillar® as a colorful hedge to jazz up the visual impact of mature evergreen hedges, mixed shrub borders, or windbreaks. Create a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esolid screen\u003c\/a\u003e by planting them two feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. You'll have an instant garden \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\"\u003efocal point\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix in the other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=sunjoy%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSunjoy® Barberries\u003c\/a\u003e for a rainbow of color without worrying about upsetting the neighborhood with your new front yard property-defining hedge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental Shrub with Brilliant Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny Blossoms for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright Space-Saving Columnar Habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Thorny Barrier Plant, Colorful Accents, Backdrops \u0026amp; Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Pillar® is very adaptable and tolerant of many conditions, so won't require a lot of care from you. Another useful feature of this particular cultivar is that it won't suffer leaf scorch like some other yellow Barberry will, making it a superior selection among Barberry choices. Any type of well-drained, slightly acidic soil with average moisture access is perfect for these shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePruning after flowering\u003c\/a\u003e, or shear into a more formal shape. But little pruning is required unless you wish to change its shape or overall size. Wear thick, leather gloves before working with Barberry! In early spring, use a fertilizer formula for acid-loving plants according to label directions. Add a thick 3-4 inch layer of arborist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e, pine bark, or pine straw mulch over the root system, which will also help keep the soil slightly acidic and retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun - No Leaf Burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Maintenance \u0026amp; Prune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sunjoy® Gold Pillar Barberry bush is used for, none will compare to its use as an uncommonly beautiful addition to your landscape. Order enough for your next landscaping project from NatureHills.com today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43611760558133,"sku":"23031E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sunjoy-gold-pillar-barberry-berberis-thunbergii.jpg?v=1775618271"},{"product_id":"sugar-tip-rose-of-sharon","title":"Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy Hibiscus with bright, variegated foliage! Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott') is an eye-catching new Althea with brightly variegated soft green and white foliage! This columnar and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e shrub can be a fantastic addition to your garden, or make it more outstanding by creating a tree form by exposing the lower limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bluish-green leaves have lovely creamy-white margins and are topped with loads of clear pink, double flowers. The blooms fill this shrub from top to bottom, and from mid-summer until fall! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e and pollinators will arrive to sip nectar and gather pollen! Related to Tropical and Hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/there-is-just-something-about-a-hardy-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e, Rose of Sharon (also known as Althea) are just as tropical looking, easy to care for, and resilient as their cousins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus Sugar Tip® does not produce seeds like older cultivars which makes it perfect for both southern and northern climates. Growing to a tall 8 to 12 feet in height but only 3-4 feet in width. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, this Althea is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e and a proud Proven Winner® ColorChoice® specimen for your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA confection too delicious to resist, you can use Sugar Tip® as an accent specimen in the garden! The height and columnar growth make it a perfect focal point that adds a multi-tiered showpiece that attracts attention from near and far! Use in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinator gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, cottage borders, and anywhere in the sun! Even oversized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eplanters\u003c\/a\u003e can gain a hefty 'Thriller'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent flowering shrub that may be massed, planted in groups or used as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003especimen\u003c\/a\u003e, or make as a breathtaking defining hedge! You will be the envy of your neighborhood by including Sugar Tip® as a foundation hedge and backdrop to garden beds and borders. One will be an amazing anchor to soften the corners of hardscapes and add height to the garden without taking up a lot of room!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear Light Pink Double Blooms \u0026amp; Dark Pink Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous Soft Green Foliage With Sugary White Variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, Columnar Space-Saving Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlific Blooms Summer til Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbirds \u0026amp; Pollinators Love It!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen, Accents \u0026amp; Focal Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Althea Sugar Tip® is an easy-to-grow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/growing-caring-for-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRose of Sharon\u003c\/a\u003e in full sun and normal garden soils that are enriched and well-drained. They even tolerate poor soil and can be drought-tolerant once established. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity, Althea appreciates a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch and regular moisture. Though tolerant of periods of drought, this plant will benefit greatly from a 3 to 4-inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e spread to 3 feet outside of the canopy. This will help keep the root system cool in the summer and extend the period between watering. Make sure to water regularly in containers. Feed with organic slow-release fertilizer twice a year in the late winter and mid-summer to keep plants growing and blooming well. This will ensure a proliferation of large flowers beginning in the late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger flowers may be obtained by pruning back hard to 2-3 buds in the very early spring. For the largest flowers \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-rose-of-sharon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune back\u003c\/a\u003e your Althea in the late winter. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun For The Most Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates Mulched Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Most Soils, Including Poor Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomewhat Drought Tolerant \u0026amp; Salt Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces Very Few, to Any Viable Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA confectionery of the best kind, the Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon will make you the envy of your neighborhood! This garden plant is sure to provide many years of enjoyment! Order now at Nature Hills Nursery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form vs. Shrub Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don't forget to check which form you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShrub Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43611765997621,"sku":"23131E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":61566804820338,"sku":"16962","price":30.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sugar-tip-rose-of-sharon-hibiscus-syriacus.jpg?v=1775652121"},{"product_id":"rose-of-sharon-blue-chiffon","title":"Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Shrub","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely outstanding! The Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon is a deciduous shrub with the most unexpected and highly sought-after flower colors! Your Blue Chiffon® shrub form (Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree') is sure to provide some much-needed color to your mid-summer and fall garden. It's the latest addition to the Chiffon® series from breeder Dr. Roderick Woods of England and brought to you by the experts at Proven Winners® ColorChoice® and Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll adore the exquisite blue flowers with their lacy centers of light lavender-blue petals that give them a semi-double appearance. The flower centers are accented with wine-red hues that streak out from the veins of the petals! Like bullseyes for beneficial pollinators, your garden will quickly become a hot spot for attention from all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll enjoy fantastic results from this ornamental \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/there-is-just-something-about-a-hardy-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHibiscus shrub\u003c\/a\u003e without it requiring much work from you. With healthy and vibrant foliage, and those eye-catching blue blooms, nothing compares to Blue Chiffon®! With graceful branching, the Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon attains an elegant, rounded form. How amazing to have this best-selling shrub from Proven Winners® turned into an incredible shrub for your own yard. You'll be thrilled to see it, resplendent with large, frilled blue blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA profuse bloomer, you can expect to enjoy your Blue Chiffon's display from July through September. Adaptable, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e, and hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, these 8-12 foot tall shrubs only spread to a space-saving 4-6 feet in width at maturity. But you can always prune them to any size that works best in your landscape! You can even train them into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/understanding-tree-forms-multi-stems-shrub-forms-and-beyond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulti-stemmed tree-form\u003c\/a\u003e accents by removing the lower branches and exposing their branched trunks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant one as a focal point in your front yard, or anywhere you'd like to attract some mid-summer attention. Go ahead and use these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e \"attention-grabbers\" as a unique accent. Each of these radiant blue blooms will draw the eye. Use one or many to create the lush landscape you crave! Anywhere you place these remarkable trees is sure to be a hit! Use several of these focal points throughout your landscape to boost curb appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead and carve out some space for yourself in a private garden room and use one as a focal point. Plant a few in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eextra-large containers\u003c\/a\u003e for your front porch or patio. Go for high-end, with professional ceramic pots for these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/care-tips-small-ornamental-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eornamental shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e! Add an elegant garden sculpture or two! Gift yourself time in a fun, uniquely personal, and individualistic space!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter the size of your space, you can easily personalize your landscape with a series of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egarden rooms\u003c\/a\u003e. Decorate your space with these ornamental shrubs and pair Blue Chiffon® with their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/rose-of-sharon-blue-chiffon-tree-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ematching tree form\u003c\/a\u003e consistently throughout your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an outdoor dining room, add a free-standing fountain. Flank either side with a pair of Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon with any of the other Chiffon® series of Althea. Make it fun with a blue avenue of multiple trees, evenly spaced. Plant them in the ground, or grow them in large pots behind your patio furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the blooms also entice jewel-toned Hummingbirds \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebees, and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e to visit its nectar. They'll only add to your already spectacular display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolutely Incredible Lavender-Blue Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Double Blooms With Deep Purple-Red Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Green Folaige \u0026amp; Rounded Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlific Flowering Mid-Summer Til Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by Butterflies \u0026amp; Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChic Accent and Specimen, Big Impact for Small Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthea are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/growing-caring-for-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeasy to grow\u003c\/a\u003e and tolerant of periodic drought, heat, and salt spray, plus deer don't prefer the taste! It becomes a high-performance home accent. Blue Chiffon® \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/growing-caring-for-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRose of Sharon\u003c\/a\u003e shrubs performs best in full sun. You'll enjoy the richest, true blue tones, plentiful flowers, and healthy foliage if you plant them where they receive at least six hours of direct sunlight a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir planting site should be in well-drained soil that sheds water quickly after a rain shower or watering, and use a three-inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the top of the root system to keep them nice and cool. Ideally, you would keep the soil evenly moist, but you wouldn't see puddles that remained for very long. Apply a slow-release fertilizer for your tree at that same time. Just follow the application rates on the label directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive young plants a medium amount of water on a regular schedule. Water during extended periods of drought each year. Luckily, these plants are vigorous and durable. Simply create a raised bed or install a planting mound to improve your drainage. Container-grown plants need careful watering. Look into automated drip irrigation. It's fairly easy and fun to set up and adjust, and will save you so much time in the long run!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-rose-of-sharon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune to shape\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring as needed. At that time, you'll decide on a plan to maintain and reduce their size to keep them as small tree form. We recommend that you study your shrub all season long. You can use bits of ribbon or twine to mark the branches to prune when it's time. Using sharp pruners sharp, make cuts to open up the canopy of your tree to sunlight and air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith those shears, reduce the overall size of the canopy. For larger plants, you might only reduce to a three to four-foot sphere to preserve some height. Once new growth starts in the spring though, put the shears away so as not to damage any of the newly forming flowers. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll rarely worry about seedlings! The flower factories on this Proven Winners® plant simply doesn't produce very many viable seeds. Very few seeds = very few hassles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates Mulched Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Most Soils, Including Poor Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomewhat Drought Tolerant \u0026amp; Salt Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-Tested to Produce Very Few, to Any Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's quite simply a beautiful, flowering shrub with stunning blue blooms! Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Althea is easy to grow and sure to provide enjoyment in your yard for years to come. Order one today at Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.column_stem{float: left;margin-left:2%;width: 46%;}\/*Clear floats after the columns *\/.row_stem:after {content: \"\";display: table;clear: both; }@media screen and (max-width: 700px) {.column_stem {width: 100%;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(138, 187, 84, 0.3); border-radius: 25px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\" style=\"margin-left: 2%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form vs. Shrub Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don’t forget to check which form you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_stem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShrub Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334460334450,"sku":"23125E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container Shrub Form","offer_id":43611790671925,"sku":"17915","price":84.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/rose-of-sharon-blue-chiffon-hibiscus-syriacus.jpg?v=1775652022"},{"product_id":"sweetspire-little-henry-dwarf","title":"Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003ePerfect Solution Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in Sun to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, Showy Blooms in Early Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottlebrush White Flowers Cover these Compact Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazing Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for Containers or Shrub Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough Little Plant Handles Both Drought and Works in Wet Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Sun or Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Tend to Leave it Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a hard-working, beautiful native deciduous shrub to polish your landscape? Rely on Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Sprich' PP10,988) to really boost the visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis dwarf ornamental shrub features fabulous early summer flowers and leaves that turn vivid oranges and reds in the fall\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll also love it's easy-care nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis improved Proven Winners® cultivar stays smaller and more compact than the native species and other varieties. It is also truly adaptive to a variety of growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable, cute Little Henry Sweetspire \u003cstrong\u003egrows beautifully in full sun, partial sun or full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can grow in both boggy ground, but can also handle periodic drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet it delight you and your guests with its fireworks profusion of whimsical blooms in early summer. Your local butterflies and hummingbirds will also adore the 6-inch long, sweetly drooping racemes of fragrant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll summer, the mounded, tidy form of Little Henry will work hard as a pretty edging plant. You'll want to give them a prime spot front and center, so you can enjoy watching the vibrant green foliage put on their \u003cstrong\u003eflaming fall color display\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese native plants deliver as impactful a fall display as Burning Bush! You'll be rewarded with a riotous harvest color mix in the fall to close out your season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, it's generally a trouble-free, ornamental shrub. Little Henry Sweetspire will live 40 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace your order for Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our growers love it, and it's sure to become one of your special favorites, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis versatile charmer can be used in just about any sun or soil condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Why not take advantage of this rare trait?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this as a long-running low edging hedge through sunny and shade conditions in many parts of your yard. Or, tie your landscape together by repeating its use throughout your garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Henry is great for grouping and for massing on large banks to control erosion. Plant two feet apart on center in staggered, zigzagging rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll grow together to create a solid planting. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next, and be sure to keep new mass plantings weeded while they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrighten up a side yard, include in a Butterfly Garden or try them as a \"Thriller\" in containers placed on either side of your front door. They look wonderful running along the path of woodland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers moist soils and will tolerate wet conditions. They make great additions to Rain Gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is also a wonderful plant for the front of the mixed shrub border\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its small size makes it perfect for smaller borders and beds. They'll also be helpful as facer plants at the base of \"leggy\" larger shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude several Little Henry's near your vegetable garden or fruit trees. They will perform beautifully to entice pollinators for a plentiful harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them a planting spot in full sun to full shade. The more sun they receive, the more blooms they'll produce. As well, more sun delivers a better fall color display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow in both moist, wet areas and in well-drained soil conditions. Once established, can tolerate dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do recommend that you give it a moderate amount of water for best results. Be sure to water your Sweetspire well in late fall, as you head into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like, prune them after they bloom. If you notice any winter damage after a harsh winter, prune it out soon after new growth has begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilize in early spring with a good, organic, slow-release fertilizer. Use the application rate listed on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Henry is a useful native plant with lots of potential for the home landscape. Order now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459285874,"sku":"23195E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":61342820860274,"sku":"22455","price":42.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43611792638005,"sku":"10998","price":82.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sweetspire-little-henry-dwarf-itea-virginica.jpg?v=1775652981"},{"product_id":"viburnum-brandywine","title":"Brandywine™ Viburnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone wants a special place to call home. Use the gorgeous, rounded, upright Brandywine™ Viburnum (Viburnum nudum 'Bulk') to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-meditation-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecreate a restful\u003c\/a\u003e, vibrant landscape for yourself, your family and friends. Even butterflies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-plants-for-feeding-wildlife-in-the-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebirds\u003c\/a\u003e will want to come visit! It's true that Brandywine is a lovely Viburnum variety with some of the prettiest fall berries of any flowering shrub. But those amazing berries start out first as spring blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the spring bloom time, you'll be thrilled to see and smell the cute rounded clusters of tiny, fragrant white blooms. Each blossom is punctuated with fragile yellow stamens that stand tall above the petals. They'll capture light and twinkle in the sun and even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/an-easy-plan-to-create-your-own-moon-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe moonlight\u003c\/a\u003e! They smell like heaven! Then, showy, lustrous 4-inch oblong summer leaves grace the shrub from top to bottom all season long. Like many Viburnum, this deciduous shrub will grow with a rounded habit and upright nature. It works so hard for you without asking much in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful clusters of berries develop in fall. They start off a vibrant green, then transition to eye-catching candy apple pink and age to rich dark blue. The berries are spectacular in autumn when both colors mix together in the same clusters. The Brandywine is noted for these most intense colored berries. It's a truly remarkable show!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough edible, the berries are highly acidic and not very palatable. For wildlife, on the other hand, the birds love them in the fall and winter when food sources are lean. Although your local songbirds will love eating them, you may have a few clusters persist, giving you some welcome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter interest and décor\u003c\/a\u003e. Even if those little birdies are extra hungry, the well-balanced, bare, branching structure itself will catch and sculpt the snow to give you something nice to study during the dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd just wait until the incredible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efall color show\u003c\/a\u003e! When the green leaves deepen into a luscious mix of red, burgundy and purple! They'll help showcase the outstanding display of berries to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love the handsome good looks of Brandywine™ shrubs all year long! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/a\u003e and honeybees find the flowers irresistible, too. You'll feel great about sharing the bounty with these important partners in our shared ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this colorful shrub to create the most amazing modern foundation plantings. You'll get year-long eye candy and feed the birds at the same time. Brandywine™ is an excellent backdrop for mixed shrub borders or perennial gardens. Multiple seasons of interest and incredible fall color make this a standout selection to repeat throughout your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact shrub is pretty enough to use as a single specimen in a place of honor. Place it where you'll see it from inside the house if you can. Pair it with other Viburnums for a Nature Garden. It works with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emany styles\u003c\/a\u003e, including cottage, modern, rustic, Zen and even contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant several for a lovely hedge anywhere you want a pop of fall color. It is dense enough to provide pretty screening. To create a solid screen, plant 4 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Use a short hedge behind your patio seating for a pleasant, friendly amount of privacy. Plant one at the corner of your garage to soften the transition from the front to the side yard. Use one or more in the lawn or included them on a berm planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ideal plant for creekside plantings or on the side of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/install-a-rain-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRain Garden\u003c\/a\u003e. After all, this plant is native to the swamps and bogs from the East Coast to the South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also an ideal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer plant\u003c\/a\u003e because of its year-round appeal. Plant a few in containers to decorate the patio or poolside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathtaking Fall Berry Display Bright Blue \u0026amp; Vivid Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant White Flower Clusters \u0026amp; Showy, Glossy Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible Dark Maroon Red Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Shrub With Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Birds \u0026amp; Bees \u0026amp; Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedge, Naturalizing, Specimen, Wildlife \u0026amp; Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrandywine™ is a hardy plant that shouldn't give you any trouble. Self-pollinating, it has good berry production all on its own. We do recommend you plant more than one Brandywine for the best results. However, it makes a wonderful pollinator for 'Winterthur' or another Viburnum nudum for more berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Viburnum variety requires a moist, well-drained location. Plant in full sun to part sun in almost any soil type but does best in soil that is high in organic matter. Give it evenly moist, well-drained soil. If you see puddles forming long after a rain, create a mound 18-inches high and plant directly in that mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't shear them, or you'll lose the flowers and fruit for next year. Instead, prune any crossing, diseased or dead branches back as needed after the flowers are passed. Wait to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e after flowering, as the shrub blooms on old wood. You can also skip tip pruning and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune only if you wish to have fruit for birds. Renewal pruning removes the largest, thickest stems from the ground every few years. This will rejuvenate your shrub. Leave the young stems in place, which will flower nicely for you next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEasy Care!\u003c\/a\u003e Prefers Moist Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Tend to Leave This Plant Alone - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/walnut-toxicity-and-juglone-resistant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJuglone Tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Pollinating, But Plant More Than One for Best Berry Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a magnificent choice for almost any landscape and another truly remarkable selection from Proven Winners®! One of the showiest Viburnum shrub, Brandywine™ Viburnum flowering shrubs has a lot to offer. This compact shrub is a must-have, from its fragrant flowers, nice form, colorful, shiny foliage, support for wildlife, and hardy nature to its phenomenal fall interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace your order now, as Nature Hills will run out of this year's crop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724559118706,"sku":"23308E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/viburnum-brandywine.jpg?v=1775655472"},{"product_id":"false-cypress-soft-serve","title":"Soft Serve® False Cypress","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExciting Compact Conifer Soft Serve® False Cypress\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003elovely, soft look all year long\u003c\/strong\u003e, try Soft Serve® False Cypress PP#20883 (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Dow Whiting'). Use it in your landscaped beds or in containers. The leaves are bright green on top and flecked with silver blue in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis improved selection of False Cypress showcases its \u003cstrong\u003egrace and beauty in a compact size\u003c\/strong\u003e. But the lush, conical shape of this Proven Winner® plant is the perfect size for use as a specimen or to create an easy-care hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the typical soft fern-like branches of the False Cypress with a rich, bright green foliage and a silver blue underside that gives it a shimmer in the breeze. The \u003cstrong\u003every uniform pyramidal shape and dwarf size of Soft Serve® \u003c\/strong\u003emake it a perfect choice for many landscape applications, both formal and informal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a Dwarf Alberta Spruce, this is a pyramid-shaped plant. But Soft Serve® has a looser, less formal look with an airier texture. This slow grower has a top height of 10 feet and takes on its wonderful shape with no extra work on your part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love the performance of this \u003cstrong\u003ehard-working, beautiful evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Soft Serve® False Cypress in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are so many effective ways to use an easy-breezy evergreen pyramid throughout your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry a single Soft Serve® specimen tree near a staircase behind large decorative pots for a well-grounded seasonal container garden display. Or, use them to \u003cstrong\u003ecreate a beautiful moment of transition\u003c\/strong\u003e from a side yard into a backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate an anchor in a long perennial border or garden bed with a series of 3, 5, 7, or 9 of them, planted in a gentle zig-zag. They'll create a \u003cstrong\u003ewonderfully soft backdrop\u003c\/strong\u003e for upright shrub roses or hydrangeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey would become a \u003cstrong\u003eprized specimen in a collection of other dwarf evergreens\u003c\/strong\u003e, like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bird-s-nest-spruce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBird's Nest Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bakers-colorado-blue-spruce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBaker's Colorado Blue Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e. Soft Serve®'s upright habit and texture would add dimension, and present beautifully with other rare and unusual conifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, consider using this plant to \u003cstrong\u003ecreate a solid screen to block unwanted views\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need an 8 to 10-foot, low-maintenance hedge, plant Soft Serve measuring 3 feet from trunk to trunk. For a head start on a hedge, be sure to buy the largest plant size we have on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant this small tree in a large decorative container and you'll gain \u003cstrong\u003eyear-round appeal and years of enjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e! Use two containers for a sentinel display at your front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove birds? You'll be thrilled by the way songbirds and quail flock to Soft Serve® False Cypress as a winter shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful, Soft, Fern-Like Branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Conical Conifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-Round Visual Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Specimens, Ideal For Hedges \u0026amp; Perfect Container Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your location so it has protection from harsh winter sun and winds. Soft Serve Cypress is a good plant for cooler coastal ranges and eastern slopes in the hotter, dryer climates. Watch the water in the summer and grow this plant on the moist side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact selection \u003cstrong\u003erequires little or no pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e, but minimal pruning can be done in summer if desired to maintain it as a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft Serve® is \u003cstrong\u003eextremely adaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e but prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6. Prepare your location with an acid planting mix if the pH is high. Amend your planting soil with about 25% Dr. Earths Acid Lovers Planting Mix and fertilize 4 times a year with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/dr-earth-acid-lovers-organic-and-natural-premium-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDr. Earths Acid Lovers Organic and Natural Acid Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to maintain lower pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it's planted, water it in very well, then place mulch to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. Spread the mulch out in a circle 3 feet around the trunk to keep roots cool and to cut down on surface moisture evaporation. Please, don't let the mulch touch the trunk itself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive in a deer area? Soft Serve® is known to be deer-resistant, however, it's always best to spray \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/liquid-fence-deer-and-rabbit-repellent-rtu-spray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeer Repellent\u003c\/a\u003e the day you plant anything in \"deer country\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs \u0026amp; Any Well-Drained Soil Location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune In Summer - Minimal Pruning Needed Due To Methodical Slower Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt Tolerant for Roadside Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a gorgeous small tree\u003c\/strong\u003e! You'll appreciate its beauty year-round. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder your Soft Serve® False Cypress from Proven Winners® and NatureHills.com today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soft Serve® False Cypress joins our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Evergreen Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that offer year-round structure and color to your landscape. This compact variety works well with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deer-resistant\" title=\"Shop Deer Resistant Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003edeer resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for easy garden care. Learn more about incorporating false cypress into your garden design with our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/a-soft-green-touch-for-your-garden-the-false-cypress\" title=\"A Soft Green Touch For Your Garden - The False Cypress!\"\u003eA Soft Green Touch For Your Garden - The False Cypress!\u003c\/a\u003e and discover proper care techniques in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\"\u003eTiming for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60736941687154,"sku":"23078E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/false-cypress-soft-serve-chamaecyparis-pisifera.jpg?v=1775622824"},{"product_id":"double-take-scarlet-storm-quince","title":"Double Take™ Scarlet Quince","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eSpring Show Proven Winners® Color Choice® Double Take™ Scarlet Quince\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a Great Hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelightful Early Spring Scarlet Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranches are Covered in Long Lasting Deep Scarlet Red Flowers for a Month!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Buds Look Like Peony, Flowers Look Like Camellia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThornless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat and Drought Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Seem to Leave this Plant Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team at Proven Winners® have done it again with their spectacular Double Take series of thornless, gorgeous Quince shrubs. Raise your hand if you love bright color that pops in early spring and lasts for over a month!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven Winners® Color Choice® Double Take™ Scarlet Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Scarlet Storm' PP20951) is an improved variety that works beautifully many places around your landscape. This variety features \u003cstrong\u003eamazing, double dark red flowers that absolutely cover the stems from top to bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople go a little \"ga-ga\" when they see them. First of all, this is one of the earliest plants to bloom in spring. And the color is intensely pretty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms themselves look a little like some other beloved flowers. The tight pom-pom buds resemble Peonies. When they open, people say they look like Camellia or even Roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll really notice these blooms. At least 2 inches long, they flower on last year's wood before the leaves emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you miss them your \"Double Take\" blooming the first day, don't worry. You have about 30 more days to get your fill. Yes, \u003cstrong\u003ethey continue to bloom for a month - or more - right up until the foliage develops\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early flowering deciduous shrub is broad at the base and branched all the way to the ground. It never looks \"leggy\" and will make a \u003cstrong\u003espectacular flowering hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e. Watch as cars slow down to stare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to cut the longest stems to bring in your house to welcome spring. They make an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant cut flower arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you'll love that they bred the wicked thorns off of the old-fashioned flowering Quince. These thornless, sterile plants will not produce fruit, either. No fruit, no mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Take Scarlet Quince is the \u003cstrong\u003eperfect size for most landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e. It flowers extensively, has no thorns and no fruit, and is not fussy about soil types. It thrives in clay soil and is even drought-tolerant once established in your landscape. What are you waiting for? \u003cstrong\u003eOrder today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Double Take Scarlet Quince in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is excellent for hedging, mass planting and cut flower gardens. Double Take makes a very noteworthy early-season specimen for the mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just know you'll love this mounded shrub for its spectacular early spring display of large flowers with intense scarlet color. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's a perfect size to be used in all parts of the landscape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Take Scarlet Quince fits into foundation plantings underneath your windows beautifully. Try one on either side of your front door to flank the entrance with a lot of pizzazz. You can use a single plant as a specimen anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love seeing these as low hedges at the inside of the front sidewalk. You'll delineate your yard in a friendly way, with a surplus of style points. Neighbors will appreciate that \u003cstrong\u003erich pop of spring color to shake off their winter blues\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s not forget to use these as a beautifully colorful hedge next to your patio or running along the length of a fence. It will give you a feeling of security, without making you feel like you live in a fortress or obstructing your view completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to prune or trim these, as they'll grow into a lovely form all by themselves. This is a maintenance-free, excellent low hedge. Plant them 2 to 3 feet \"on center\" for a solid hedge. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use Double Take Scarlet Quince in the mixed border. Imagine them as a backdrop to spring-flowering Daffodils for quite a show. You can use them in your perennial border to create some structure along the back of your gardens or consider repeating the plant regularly throughout the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou simply can't go wrong with this wonderfully carefree, free-flowering variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Take Scarlet Quince is easy to care for and they do not produce thorns or fruit. It is heat and drought-tolerant and makes a beautiful landscape plant. It will thrive in full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is very adaptable to all kinds of soils - including clay soil. The only thing it won't tolerate well is standing water, or poorly drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper siting of your plants will ensure your plants perform best. If you need to increase drainage you may consider building up the area a bit with some native soils and planting on top of that. Mulching your plants is always beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan to give a regular, even amount of moisture as the plants are young. Once their roots become established in your soil, \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Take Scarlet Quince becomes drought tolerant and very self-sufficient\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low-maintenance plant may be pruned to shape after flowering. Double Take blooms on old wood so do not prune until after the spring flowers are done blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile deer may sample any plant if hungry enough, they tend to leave this one alone. Spray all new plants with Deer Repellent if you live in deer country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll want to plant this stunning and vibrant shrub somewhere it can be admired by all.\u003cstrong\u003e Order a Double Take Scarlet Quince today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Take™ Scarlet Quince joins our collection of exceptional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e and reliable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Flowering Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that deliver vibrant blooms without demanding constant attention. This hardy variety fits perfectly among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e and works beautifully in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedges\" title=\"Shop Hedges at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ehedges\u003c\/a\u003e for year-round structure. For care tips and companion planting ideas, explore our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\"\u003eTiming for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and discover more options in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/5-low-maintenance-flowering-shrubs-that-bloom-all-summer\" title=\"5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer\"\u003e5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60737154023794,"sku":"23075E","price":25.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/double-take-scarlet-storm-quince-chaenomeles-speciosa.jpg?v=1775622799"},{"product_id":"boxwood-north-star","title":"North Star® Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorth Star™ Boxwood: The Perfect Year-Round Evergreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a low-maintenance shrub that stays lush and green all year long? The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® North Star™ Boxwood PP#15998 (Buxus sempervirens 'Katerberg') is a compact, slow-growing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e with a naturally round shape, making it a versatile choice for gardens, landscapes, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dense, glossy foliage provides structure and beauty to your outdoor spaces in every season! While many plants lose their luster in colder months, North Star™ Boxwood shines with its dense greenery, adding life and structure to your winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose North Star™ Boxwood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green leaves retain their vibrant color throughout the year, even in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally rounded, this shrub requires minimal pruning to maintain its neat, symmetrical form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Small Spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaching only 2–3 feet in height and width, it fits beautifully in tight spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it for hedges, borders, container plantings, or as a standalone specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to deer and adaptable to various light and soil conditions, North Star™ Boxwood thrives with little effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Cold Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thriving in colder growing zones of USDA growing zones 5 to 9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use North Star™ Boxwood in Your Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants are so much a part of a garden culture that it's hard to imagine a landscape without them. Boxwood are shrubs like that! From the palace gardens of Versailles to the Victorian Painted Ladies in San Francisco, Boxwoods have been in the picture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Hedges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in rows to create a tidy, evergreen border or define walkways. North Star® is perfect for the classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-creating-a-formal-boxwood-hedge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBoxwood hedge\u003c\/a\u003e of English garden fame that so many gardeners crave!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add year-round greenery around the base of your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Gardening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for patios, porches, or entryways when planted in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as a focal point in garden beds or mixed borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Landscaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with festive decor for seasonal charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Have some fun and pot up your North Star® in a fancy planter or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e and train it into a topiary!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven Winners® ColorChoice® is a fine-textured shrub that keeps its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enaturally\u003c\/a\u003e tidy, rounded appearance with or without pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eBoxwood Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eChoose a location with full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eEnsure soil is well-drained; amend with organic matter if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWell-drained average to alkaline soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSpace plants 2–3 feet apart for hedges or group plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWater regularly during establishment, then only during dry spells. Boxwood only needs supplemental moisture during drought and water \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebefore the winter\u003c\/a\u003e sets in, as they need this moisture in their leaves to protect them against the drying winter winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune or shear\u003c\/a\u003e lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Star™ Boxwood is the go-to choice for gardeners seeking elegance and ease. Whether you're looking to frame your landscape with lush hedges or add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-long\u003c\/a\u003e greenery to a small space, this dependable shrub has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your Proven Winners® ColorChoice® evergreen shrubs like North Star® Boxwood from Nature Hills Nursery today and enjoy its timeless beauty for years to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724339048818,"sku":"23060E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/north-star-boxwood-buxus-shrub-habit-2.jpg?v=1779311735"},{"product_id":"euonymus-gold-splash","title":"Gold Splash® Wintercreeper Euonymus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes your landscape need a \"pick me up\"? If you want a versatile, consistent workhorse with a ton of style and personality, take a look. Don't worry, this is an easy-care plant that gives and gives without asking much in return!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrust Proven Winners® to develop a really improved variety of evergreen shrubs! it works hard to provide interest! Gold Splash® Wintercreeper Euonymus Shrub (Euonymus fortunei 'Roemertwo') really does make a splash in the landscape! The round, green leaves have a bright gold variegation that stands out year-round. This is an unusual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroad-leaved evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e with reliable color and hardiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big round leaves are edged with a thick golden-yellow band. The color is very stable and reliable through sun, heat, and humidity! One of the hardiest of landscape shrubs, this is a versatile choice for most home landscapes. It stands out from the crowd and has far more impact than older varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant broadleaved evergreen has been field-tested by the Proven Winners® team and proven to be a real improvement over others for its rounder leaves with great variegated leaf color year round. Gold Splash® is very hardy, reliable, and will handle winter cold without a second thought. You can count on Gold Splash® to perform beautifully in your garden for years and years. Hardy throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8, this lovely little shrub grows just 2 feet tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Splash® remains green and gold all winter long and is accented by its compact size! It fits well into even tight spaces! It tolerates shearing well. People use this colorful beauty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-great-alternatives-to-lawn-grass\"\u003ein place of\u003c\/a\u003e a Boxwood hedge to bring more texture and give a fresh bright gold twist to define a formal garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in a wide variety of ways, including low hedge plantings, mass plantings, in mixed borders, and more. People love the bold look of this glowing golden plant when used as a striking hedge edging your walk or fence! Gold Splash® Euonymus matures at a compact size, which makes it an excellent modern foundation plant. It can be grown in either a formal, clipped hedge or left to grow in its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enatural form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Splash® also works well when planted in a row of specimen plants that stand alone as individual small shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like a cheerful look, pair it with other golden plants. Try gold-toned Hostas, Goldflame Spirea, or the varieties of Japanese Forest Grass. It coordinates beautifully with yellow flowering shrubs like Forsythia or Kerria. Or, go for a more dramatic look with a dark-colored Barberry, Black Mondo Grass, Spilled Wine Weigela, or Black Beauty Elderberry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry underplanting a wine-colored foliage plant like a Japanese Maple tree with a ring of Gold Splash® as a focal point around the canopy. You'll love the color contrast and ease of maintenance. Complementary blue and purple flowering plants would appreciate the visual lift with this edging plant at their feet. Imagine a long row of The Original Endless Summer® Hydrangea or Russian Sage lined with a dazzling ribbon of Gold Splash® all along the base. You would never grow tired of it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these tough plants as a mass planting in open sunnier beds and embankments. It would be so much easier and safer than mowing. And how nice to see bright colors every time you look out your window! Plant a short, tight hedge with plants 2 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Splash® is excellent for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/catch-the-drift-on-mass-planting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emass plantings\u003c\/a\u003e. Plant in a checkerboard pattern from 2 feet to 3 feet apart to easily and quickly cover a large amount of ground. You'll love the sunny splash of bright colors. Don't forget to include some near your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Garden\u003c\/a\u003e as an accent, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phenomenal variegation on this evergreen makes it a bold ornamental that belongs at your entrance walkway or patio all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear round\u003c\/a\u003e. Use this as a compact \"Filler\" in your mix of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e plants at your entrance or patio. A vibrant two-tone shrub also makes a fabulous mixer in large container gardens. Be sure to clip some of the bright foliage to include in your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning Golden\/Green Variegated Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful Broad-Leaved Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Low Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains Color All Year Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Container Plant, Edging \u0026amp; Facer Plants, Mass Planting \u0026amp; Year-Round Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tough plant is tolerant of most soils, except extremely wet soil. It will do best in full sun, or part shade in zones 5-8 if given some winter wind protection in the colder zones, and some afternoon shade in the warmer zones. The variegation is very color-fast, and the plant has excellent disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it moderate water for best results and be sure to water regularly during times of extreme heat. However, Euonymus can be drought-resistant once established. As always, these Wintercreepers appreciate a 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to keep moisture in the soil better and insulate the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive in Zone 5? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/home-and-garden\/organic-products\/wilt-stop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e off any branch tips that display winter damage in the late winter or very early spring. Simply clip those brown tips before the plant really starts to put on its new growth! Give shrubs in zone 5 a good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/home-and-garden\/organic-products\/wilt-stop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eanti-desiccant\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egood drink\u003c\/a\u003e in the fall to keep them from drying out throughout the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species of Euonymus and its cultivars may be invasive in some areas in some states because birds spread the seeds. Nature Hills has developed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantsentry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e, our very own compliance software that will not allow the sale or shipment of any plant that your state has prohibited from being purchased and grown where it is restricted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune In Late Winter\/Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtually Pest \u0026amp; Disease-Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Late Winter\/Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake an impact in the landscape with the bright bold variegation of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Gold Splash Wintercreeper Euonymus. Order today at Nature Hills Nursery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459318642,"sku":"23108E","price":26.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43611865284661,"sku":"16792","price":66.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/euonymus-gold-splash.jpg?v=1775651548"},{"product_id":"lo-and-behold-purple-haze-butterfly-bush","title":"Lo \u0026 Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=lo%20%26%20behold%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLo and Behold®\u003c\/a\u003e how lovely this shrub is! The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x 'Purple Haze') erupts with bluish-purple, fragrant flowers that last from summer into fall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/less-room-more-plants-with-small-space-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edwarf variety\u003c\/a\u003e comes alive with butterflies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e. Its petite size is perfect for gardeners who want a Butterfly Bush, but don't want it to take up too much garden real estate. The Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Purple Haze is low-spreading, but its branches reach horizontally outward and become full of airy branches hanging heavy with their nectar-rich blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd these violet blooms are to die for! This plant gets bejeweled in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-best-smelling-perennials-for-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efragrant\u003c\/a\u003e purple blooms in summer and they \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elast through fall\u003c\/a\u003e. This Buddleia's rich green aromatic leaves will give your garden a verdant feel all growing season! Growing throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9, growing just 2-3 feet in height and spreads wide to 4-5 feet across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this non-invasive for prized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroundcover\u003c\/a\u003e! Purple Haze features horizontal growth that keeps foliage low, making it ideal for areas that need a bit of color and protection with pretty living mulch. Fill wide swaths of sunny garden, with these pretty garden fillers! Let Purple Haze tumble over garden edges and the tops of retaining walls, or use as low facer shrubs to enliven a weary and leggy older foundation planting or evergreen hedge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have the room, the Purple Haze looks stunning when planted in groups as a border or mass planting. Transform that hard-to-mow slope or eroding hillside into a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePollinator\u003c\/a\u003e and Butterfly garden by planting these low-maintenance gems 3-4 feet apart on center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd these vivid low-growing specimens as front-of-the-border accents, or use these easy-to-grow accents as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer and planter\u003c\/a\u003e spillers and fillers! Dying back to their roots in colder climates, warm climates can enjoy these as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e Garden accents, Rock Garden water-wise specimens, and Mixed Shrub border woody shrubs! Either way, they're fast-growing focal points that reach full size each year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure White Fragrant Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Growing \u0026amp; Airy Branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Green Aromatic Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNectar-Rich Pollinator-Friendly Blooms \u0026amp; Lovely Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Planters, Edging, Specimens \u0026amp; Mass Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e are low-maintenance shrubs that are perfect for new and busy gardeners alike! Plant in full sun throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. Plant your Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Purple Haze in full sun with well-drained soil. While Buddleia are low-water usage but do appreciate supplemental moisture during drought and the summer months to keep the flowers returning until frost. Provide a 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to support your shrub's root system. Like most butterfly favorites, this deciduous plant is drought tolerant and not on any deer's menu of favorite snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou won't have to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeadhead\u003c\/a\u003e this low-maintenance beauty, either. In cold climates, you will want to cut these plants back to the ground before spring because these plants act more like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eherbaceous perennials\u003c\/a\u003e. However, when grown in warm growing zones, these woody shrubs only need an early spring trim will help ensure the best performance and best flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Shrub\/Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Salt Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune In Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a burst of purple to your landscape with this variety. The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush will dazzle you and your local hummingbirds, but they'll have to share with the flocks of butterflies that won't leave this charmer alone! Order from Nature Hills Nursery today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60723580764530,"sku":"23055E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/lo-and-behold-purple-haze-butterfly-bush-buddleia-x.jpg?v=1775618415"},{"product_id":"st-johnswort-sunny-boulevard","title":"Sunny Boulevard™ St. John's Wort","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright buttercups for butterflies on a bush! No color is as cheery as the color yellow, and very few flowers can touch Sunny Boulevard® for its bright yellow flowers. Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sunny Boulevard® St. John's Wort (Hypericum x SUNNY BOULEVARD 'Deppe') is a beautiful and strong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/navitar-vs-native\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehybrid American native\u003c\/a\u003e. It blooms all summer, offering a very long season of color with its bright yellow buttercup-type flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub is lacy and soft on the outside, with its soft grey-green leaves and graceful mounding habit, but it has an iron constitution. It is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/a\u003e in all but the most severe winters. You can count on this plant as a mainstay in your garden. In the autumn, shiny brown capsules appear to add fall and winter interest to your garden beds and borders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let the cheery flowers and soft foliage fool you, this plant is a tough fighter! St. John's Wort makes itself right at home, even spreading out a little to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eform nice colonies\u003c\/a\u003e! Cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 8 and grows into a tidy 2-3 feet in height and spreads a bit wider at maturity. St. John's Wort is also a beneficial herb and has long been used to relieve everything from anxiety to inflammation. While we don't recommend using landscaping Hypercum medicinally, just the sunny blooms and the sheer amount of butterflies that arrive are sure to lift your spirits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough you can prune up St. John's Wort and it will be fine with it, most people prefer the 'wild' native-looking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/our-5-favorite-shrubs-for-the-front-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccent\u003c\/a\u003e it brings to your garden. St. Johns Wort maintains a tidy 'scruffiness' to formal plantings and cottage gardens, and even brightening garden beds as a backdrop! Sunny Boulevard® as well as fitting in perfectly in informal country borders. Any way you style it, St. John's Wort compliments your individual garden design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair Sunny Boulevard® with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinator\u003c\/a\u003e and native cultivar plants that will show off their graceful, natural form and fit into a naturalized planting! Baby Blue Eyes, 'Little Joe' Joe-Pye Weed, or Paprika Yarrow, for instance, are good companions and their colors will look great with that Sunny Boulevard® yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-4 foot wide-spreading nature of these plants makes them perfect for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/about-erosion-control-and-top-five-plants-for-erosion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eerosion control\u003c\/a\u003e, on steep slopes, and en masse. Need to fill an area with sunshine and butterflies? Plant a few St. John's Wort and sit back and relax!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Yellow Flowers All Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillow-Like Leaves \u0026amp; Fine-Texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBee \u0026amp; Butterfly Nectar Resource \u0026amp; Hardy Native Hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent Seedpods For Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreading \u0026amp; Naturalizing, Borders \u0026amp; Backdrops, Erosion \u0026amp; Accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. John's Wort is not particular about soil pH levels and is particularly suited for urban conditions, pollution, etc. St. John's Wort is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/less-room-more-plants-with-small-space-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeasy-care\u003c\/a\u003e when grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, rich, sandy loams and tolerates some\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e drought\u003c\/a\u003e. Deer seldom bother this plant! Just be sure to provide well-drained soils since Hypericum cannot tolerate wet feet! Apply a generous 3-4 inch thick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to retain moisture and insulate the root system from heat and winter's chill. Sunny Boulevard® blooms on new wood, so prune in early spring to clean the mound and control its size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Some Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous Growing Deciduous Flowering Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds Well-Drained Soil \u0026amp; Moderate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-Hardy, Deer Resistant \u0026amp; Drought Tolerance!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune Early Spring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a spot in your garden border for Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sunny Boulevard® St. John's Wort from Nature Hills. You'll be rewarded over and over again by this great native shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612073099317,"sku":"23178E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/st-johnswort-sunny-boulevard-hypericum-x.jpg?v=1775652756"},{"product_id":"grass-evergold-sedge","title":"Evergold Sedge Grass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll appreciate these \"go-to\" favorites in your landscape! Let Evergold Sedge (Carex hachioensis 'Evergold') catch the available light, and sparkle with the rising and setting sun. These compact, mounded Grasses feature lovely variegated leaves that stay green with a sporty, creamy-yellow stripe down the center of every blade!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese clump-forming Japanese Sedge Grasses have a cascading habit as the interesting leathery leaves arch up and spout outwards and down. Let these striking little pom-poms decorate your yard and catch your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascading leaves arch up and out in a lovely fountain. Each blade of grass features a cream-colored strip running down the center. You'll swear these are the beloved houseplants called Spider Plants, but these rugged plants are rated for freezing cold and can put up with scorching hot summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity? No problem. Aridity? Give them water, and they'll perform like champs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely on these beautiful, hard-working plants. You'll love their perky look and appreciate the way their leaves sway in the breeze! Best of all? Evergold is so easy to grow! Growing throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 10, reaching 12 - 18 inches tall but a bit slimmer in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental Sedges make easy-care foliage plants. Use Sedge to boost interest with graceful, arching, variegated blades sweeping the path. Kids love running their hands along the leaves, and \"patting\" them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill an open spot near your downspout or soften the edge of a Rain Garden. Tuck them underneath your hose! Add a fun texture that softens your space. Use them throughout your landscape and outdoor containers. Study these beautiful small grasses up close by adding them to exterior containers. They make great \"Thrillers\" in smaller pots or \"Fillers\" in large pots. They'll look great all year long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergold Sedges are perfect for border plantings. Use them at the very edge of every planting bed in a long, running edging planting. You'll tie the look of your garden design together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a mass planting, space them 12 inches apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. You'll create a wonderful, mounding texture that looks great at both a distance and up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves Feature Green Edges \u0026amp; Creamy-Yellow Stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Mound of Foliage With Excellent Accent Texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Evergreen Leaves Add Seasonal Interest in Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse at the Edge of your Rain Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Choice for Borders \u0026amp; Great in Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese easy-care plants tolerate a wide variety of growing conditions. Evergold does best in a sunny spot, with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. They are heat tolerant and cold hardy. They'll survive the dreaded dry shade but truly shine in rich, well-drained soil that remains moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll handle occasional wet soils, too. Provide regular water for best results. Add a 3-inch layer of mulch over the root systems to keep them cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergold is a cool-season type of Japanese Sedge Grass that can be left up for winter interest until early spring. In warmer climates, the leathery leaves will remain evergreen. Snip a few inches of old growth off in late winter to start over fresh. They'll bounce back with spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial Sun to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to High Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Back In Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery Low Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese easy-care, variegated plants look amazing each year when planted in your yard. In your outdoor containers, they'll be an extremely dynamic focal point for you. Enjoy the Proven Winners® Evergold Sedge Grass, and order today at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61478006260082,"sku":"00936E","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612084830261,"sku":"14548","price":31.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/grass-evergold-sedge-carex-hachioensis.jpg?v=1775618589"},{"product_id":"weigela-my-monet-sunset","title":"My Monet™ Sunset Weigela","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrub with multi-color foliage and vivid blooms, the My Monet® Sunset Weigela (Weigela florida 'Sunset') is a charming little dwarf flowering shrub that provides colorful gold and green foliage that turns to red \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ein the fall\u003c\/a\u003e. This gorgeous little shrub offers multi-seasonal color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Weigela is a slow-growing plant that is usually grown mainly for its rich-colored foliage. My Monet® Sunset produces trumpet-shaped rosy, deep pink flowers throughout the summer! Swarms of pollinators and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will flock to these blooms, which are the perfect shape for nectar-feeding wildlife!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold-hardy and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e ornamentals throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, there is little that fazes this adaptable and dwarf shrub grows just 12- 18 feet tall and 18 - 24 inches wide, making up for its size with sheer color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Monet® Sunset will change the way you think about these colorful deciduous shrubs! This beauty can be used like a low mounding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccent\u003c\/a\u003e, colorful three-season rows or edging, as dramatic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efacer plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and incredible when used en masse as a groundcover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Monet® is the perfect size for courtyards and small-space gardens, tucking into empty gaps in established landscapes, and adding bright pops of color in sunny postage-stamp gardens. Even containers and planters on your porch and patio, balcony gardens, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e! The uses are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Pink Trumpet-Shaped Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Foliage Turns Red in Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Hummingbirds \u0026amp; Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall \u0026amp; Space-Saving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanters, Backdrops \u0026amp; Hedges, Specimen \u0026amp; Foundations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigela prefers full sun for the best flowering but can tolerate some light afternoon shade, especially for shrubs planted in the hotter of their favored growing zones. It's adaptive to a variety of soil types and even does well in urban settings! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-weigelas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWeigela shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e do best in average garden soils and enjoy moderate moisture levels. A generous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain soil moisture in the ground as well as insulates the root system from heat and chill. Weigela won't need much \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/spring-pruning-and-what-shrubs-to-leave-alone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e after flowering or deadheading to trigger a rebloom. However, if you wish to give them some pruning, just be sure to do it right after that first spring flush of color. Weigela does benefit from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erenewal pruning\u003c\/a\u003e every few years, with the oldest stems removed that are not as productive to keep the shrub dense, loaded in blooms and lushly covered in foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Blooms \u0026amp; Best Color in Full Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive to Various Well-Drained Soils - Tolerates Urban Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Spring Bloom \u0026amp; No Deadheading Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous color, and easy care, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® My Monet® Sunset Weigela will light up your landscape! Order your at Nature Hills today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Monet™ Sunset Weigela joins our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Flowering Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that offer reliable color and easy care for busy gardeners who appreciate \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e. This compact beauty works well in mixed borders alongside other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\" title=\"Shop Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eshrubs\u003c\/a\u003e, and you'll find helpful growing tips in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/our-top-5-favorite-weigela-shrubs\" title=\"Our Top 5 Favorite Weigela Shrubs!\"\u003eOur Top 5 Favorite Weigela Shrubs!\u003c\/a\u003e and guidance on proper care timing in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\"\u003eTiming for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612098953269,"sku":"18985E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/weigela-my-monet-sunset.jpg?v=1775655594"},{"product_id":"potentilla-happy-face","title":"Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheerful yellow blooms and loads of pollinators! The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla, (Potentilla HAPPY FACE 'Lundy'), also known as Bush Cinquefoil, adds a beautiful bright yellow color to the landscape in borders or flower beds! Its cheerful yellow flowers are beautifully highlighted against the fine-textured, dark green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cheerful sunny flowers bloom all summer for you with a natural neat growth habit that makes these shrubs one of the easiest plants to grow in your landscape! And talk about a butterfly magnet! Rich with nectar and pollen for all types of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebeneficial pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll enjoy seeing the amount of wildlife these lovely blooms attract!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese highly ornamental shrubs are hardy, tidy, and carefree! It is also deer-resistant and drought-tolerant. Cold-hardy throughout \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-pre-planned-perennial-garden-for-full-sun-areas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe chilliest\u003c\/a\u003e of USDA growing zones 2 to 7 and grows to a fluffy rounded 3-4 feet in height and width!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love having Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla small shrubs to brighten up your landscape. The compact, mounding form and fine-textured foliage make it a perfect choice as a border, low hedges, edging, or accents throughout your garden! They make great fillers in mixed borders or places where you need some color. You'll adore the cheerful, pretty flowers. Even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epots and planters\u003c\/a\u003e are fantastic for these sunny blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotentilla is a perfect foundation plant for those hot sunny sides of the home. Use them liberally along your front walk or along the front of your house. They'll grow low and fluffy, calling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e to your garden in the sun! Your house will sparkle with these rich flowers that resemble living sunlight and their many visitors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work nicely in a Cottage garden, in the perennial garden, and as focal point plantings! The vibrant blooms produce sunny flowers from late spring right into the fall! It would be great to plant at the very start of a garden path. Plant on either side of special garden sculptures, around your mailbox, skirting a leggy shrub or tree. Wherever you put it, you'll draw the attention of the entire neighborhood!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Sunny Yellow 5-Petalled Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-Textured Fluffy Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredibly Cold-Hardy \u0026amp; Adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXeric \u0026amp; Fire-Wise \u0026amp; Pollinator Gardens!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-Growing Hedges, Borders, Accents \u0026amp; Pollinator Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Face® should only be grown in full sunlight. It is adaptable to moist or dry locations, as long as they are well-drained and not particular to soil type or pH levels. This plant excels in urban conditions, seldom bothered by deer, pests, and disease. Happy Face® Yellow is an outstanding low-maintenance plant! A touch of fertilizer and some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e around the plants will give your plants a great start to a colorful summer. For best results, prune about a third of the branches to the ground in late winter. It is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebest pruned\u003c\/a\u003e in late winter to control its size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly Adaptable to any Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Late Winter To Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarkably Easy to Grow \u0026amp; Adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheerful yellow color until fall, wonderfully compact size, easy to grow, drought tolerant, and so beautifully versatile in the landscape, you'll wonder why you waited so long to order your own Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla! Now at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla joins our collection of reliable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\" title=\"Shop Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eshrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that gardeners love for their consistent performance and cheerful blooms. This hardy performer fits perfectly among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant\" title=\"Shop Drought Tolerant at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003edrought tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e, making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners or challenging sites. Learn more about caring for these dependable bloomers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-potentilla-shrub-varieties-how-to-care-for-them\" title=\"Best Potentilla Shrub Varieties \u0026amp; Their Care!\"\u003eBest Potentilla Shrub Varieties \u0026amp; Their Care!\u003c\/a\u003e and discover the best practices for keeping flowering shrubs healthy with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\"\u003eTiming for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e article.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459154802,"sku":"23228E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":60708795941234,"sku":"22505","price":70.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/potentilla-happy-face.jpg?v=1775654030"},{"product_id":"deutzia-chardonnay-pearls","title":"Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eBright, Effervescent Color Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetly Fragrant, Star-Shaped White Flowers in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold Yellow Foliage Brings Season Long Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChartreuse Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and Rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in Shrub Borders for Color Contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Containers on the Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrighten up Areas in Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely on the colorful dwarf shrub Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia, (Deutzia gracilis 'Duncan' PP#16098) in every planting bed to easily tie the entire design together. These bright landscape plants have been field-tested by the Proven Winners® team for years. They are easy-growing, and highly ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart the year off right! You'll be thrilled with the numerous pearl-like buds borne on small bracts held above the leaves. They cover the plant in springtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch as the sweet buds open to reveal elegant, white, star-shaped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll take great delight in their fragrant aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim some for cunningly small bud vase arrangements to decorate your interior tablescapes. Charm yourself with a mini-bouquet on your bedside table, or on your home office desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the flowers have faded, the real show begins. All through the growing season, you'll enjoy bright yellow foliage on this small accent shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese sparkling, small foliage shrubs will intoxicate you with their zesty color, well-balanced shape and smooth, easy-care nature\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use this special plant with wild abandon, as it's great for landscape designs that work all season-long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped, willow-like foliage is held densely all the way to the ground. This plant works when seen at a distance, and when studied up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the relaxing, low-maintenance Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia boost the visual appeal of your partially shaded spots in your landscape. \u003cstrong\u003eUse them in containers, strategically placed to spotlight a \"pop\" of color where you need it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the nights turn cooler, the buttery foliage deepens to a vivid chartreuse. Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia continues to behave as a well-balanced contrast to the season's mellow burgundy, reds, oranges and yellows for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay Pearls® stays sweetly compact and delightfully rounded in shape. It's easy to tuck these diminutive shrubs wherever you could use definition and color in your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia this season and enjoy their fragrant scent and color in your landscape for many years to come\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll savor their very long season of interest, from early spring through late fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate impact with a long, continuous \"ribbon\" of color using a low hedge of Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia\u003c\/strong\u003e. These can be placed as a backdrop in your perennial border, to line a walkway or in front of mature shrubs or trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a solid low hedge, plant 30-inches apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll also be very effective in a mixed border. Partner with the arching form of burgundy Tiny Wine Ninebark, or play off the leaf shape with a large-leaved Hosta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow off your style with a series of exterior containers planted with Chardonnay Pearls®. If your pot is large enough, this compact shrub can be used as a gorgeous \"Filler\" plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake people smile and plant this hard-working Deutzia variety in a high-traffic area\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everyone will enjoy the scented spring blooms and the season-long foliage color burst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese deciduous shrubs are easy to grow and maintain. Plant them in the right spot and perform a few simple, routine tasks and you can enjoy many years of success with this beautiful plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it where it receives at least four hours of sunlight a day. It does best in well-drained soil; so if your soil retains water, plant in a raised bed or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a medium amount of even water on a regular basis. Apply a three-inch layer of mulch over the root system to reduce surface evaporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until after flowering to lightly prune to shape directly after flowering. Use a pair of sharp garden snips to trim back the spent blooms, then enjoy a polished presentation all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a great year to order Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia to enhance your garden, balcony, porch or patio\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll be thrilled with the quality plant material from the expert growers at Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459515250,"sku":"23096E","price":20.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43612116418613,"sku":"20139","price":66.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/deutzia-chardonnay-pearls-dappled-willow-shrub.jpg?v=1776504667"},{"product_id":"holly-castle-spire","title":"Castle Spire® Blue Holly","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour home is your castle, so you will certainly want to protect your keep! Why not include a living fortification fit for a king? The Castle Spire® Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee') is just that and more! An impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroad-leaved evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e shrub, the Castle Spire® has that clean, iconic leaf shape. Scalloped and pointed foliage, that's very glossy and highly ornamental! It was developed with improved branching and an even more lustrous, classic Holly leaf. It's charming year-round but really shines in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter months\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall, pyramidal and elegant, the dark foliage looks handsome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e! Plus spring brings tiny white blooms the bees will seek out. Late, the addition of ornate red berries if a male pollinator is nearby, makes this plant really stand out with four-season interest! You can almost see a red Cardinal or Blue Jay sitting among its branches just like in a Christmas card. It's a stunning display to be sure! The foliage and berries make outstanding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edecorations\u003c\/a\u003e for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastle Spire® is a female shrub and will only have berries if a male pollinator is planted nearby like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/holly-castle-wall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastle Wall®\u003c\/a\u003e. One male will pollinate up to 5 females. Plant within 50' (15.25m) of each other to ensure pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted alone, the glossy foliage by itself makes a lovely specimen plant for a front or side yard, or accent when planted among your mix-shrub borders as a shiny backdrop. Staying narrow, Castle Spire® has that perfect growing habit making it ideal for hedges, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/plan-your-garden-by-planting-in-threes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroupings\u003c\/a\u003e and mass plantings. Create a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eliving screen\u003c\/a\u003e or even go one step further and create your own 'living walls' and garden rooms for outdoor privacy year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine this narrow Holly, standing resolute among the white snow, its blue-green, dark glossy leaves shining. The stems look lovely as evergreen decor in wreaths and arrangements. Just be sure to avoid pruning female Hollies until after they're done blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any proper castle wall, these leaves will \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\"\u003eprovide protection\u003c\/a\u003e! Those slight points on each leave will have unwanted trespassers thinking twice before crossing them! Castle Spire® of course creates amazing privacy and a barrier-forming hedge. It works well as a handsome foundation plant as well! Typically filling out nicely all the way to ground level, so you won't have to consider planting facer plants around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous Evergreen Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Glossy Holly Leaf - Decorative Foliage Year-Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Flowers in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally Pyramidal Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale Shrub With Red Berries When Male Castle Wall® Is Nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinators \u0026amp; Birds Love Them!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges \u0026amp; Foundation Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Holly are long-lived, commonly thriving for 40 years or more. Keep yours looking amazing the whole time with these helpful tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoving both full sun and part shade sites, Blue Holly is highly resilient in USDA zones 5 through 7. Castle Spire® Holly needs well-drained soil with higher moisture availability. While being very cold-hardy, in the summer heat they will require regular watering, sometimes weekly, or more in extreme heat. Don’t let evergreens go into winter dry, provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter watering\u003c\/a\u003e when able. Holly prefers acidic soils and a generous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e resistant so you don't have to worry about anything coming around for a quick nibble. You don't have to prune it, but you'll certainly want to when the holidays roll around for home décor. Castle Spire® Holly prefers to avoid those drying winter winds, so it would love to be nestled close to your home, against a wall or fence, or protected by other evergreen trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely Needs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-holly-plantshow-to-for-hedges-foundation-or-screening\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lived \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo castle or home should be without the privacy and protection that walls can provide! So why not have the long-living, handsome evergreen fortification that Castle Spire® Holly has to offer instead of cold stone? For a superior landscape, and lovely year-round green, call to order your new hedge from Nature Hills today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724248478066,"sku":"23192E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":61476237902194,"sku":"23599E","price":104.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/holly-castle-spire-ilex-x-meserveae.jpg?v=1775652815"},{"product_id":"double-take-orange-storm-quince","title":"Double Take Orange® Quince","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eA Blast of Early Spring Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Intense Orange Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Thorns or Fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought Tolerant and Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurst of Early Spring Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Proven Winners® Color Choice® Double Take Orange® Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Orange Storm', PP20950) produces a \u003cstrong\u003espectacular early spring display of large flowers with intense orange color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Orange Storm' is easy to care for and they do not produce thorns or fruit. Once this plant is established, it is very drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is excellent for hedging, mass planting and cut flower gardens. Double Take would be spectacular as an early season specimen for the mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Double Take Orange™ Storm is deer resistant. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is heat and drought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e and makes a beautiful landscape plant in full to part sun. To get the best bloom, plant in full sun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low maintenance plant may be pruned to shape after flowering. Double Take blooms on old wood so do not prune before the spring flowers are spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't miss your chance to own this stunning Quince, order today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Take Orange® Quince pairs beautifully with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Flowering Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e to create colorful garden borders or naturalized groupings. This \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e selection works well in mixed \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\" title=\"Shop Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eshrubs\u003c\/a\u003e plantings and responds well to proper care techniques outlined in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\"\u003eTiming for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e guide. For more ideas on incorporating flowering shrubs into your landscape design, check out our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/5-low-maintenance-flowering-shrubs-that-bloom-all-summer\" title=\"5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer\"\u003e5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60736602079602,"sku":"23072E","price":25.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/double-take-orange-storm-quince-chaenomeles-speciosa.jpg?v=1775620088"},{"product_id":"bluebeard-sunshine-blue","title":"Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Proven Winners® improved selection, the Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard PP 28,093 ( Caryopteris incana 'SMNCVH') is a brilliantly-colored flowering shrub with a gorgeous color combination! This is a cheerful and bright small flowering shrub with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/classic-colors-blue-and-purple-flowering-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblue flowers\u003c\/a\u003e that are especially eye-catching amid gold-tinted foliage and will be adored by your yard's butterflies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the flowers and foliage have a pleasing scent and will continue their fabulous show from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elate summer\u003c\/a\u003e and into fall! Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard features delicate, blue flowers that rise out and above the bright foliage, their airy nature an almost ethereal appearance for your landscape. The tiny, blue tufts of floral perfection are held aloft on stems strong enough to hold them erect as they sway on the breezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these Blue Mist Spirea bushes grow 2-3 feet in height and width. These are deciduous shrubs in warm climates but act as herbaceous perennials in colder zones, dying back to the ground in the winter. Deer tend to pass it by, and it will be a relatively carefree plant for your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunshine Blue® II is a new, improved variety of the classic Sunshine Blue Bluebeard, and is more tolerant of cold climates. Sunshine Blue® II has an upright, compact nature and is a stronger plant than some other Bluebeard varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese would be wonderful as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e plants for your patio, or make a striking border for one of your garden beds. Bluebeard is great facer shrubs and low-growing edging, and this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehigh-impact flowering bush\u003c\/a\u003e really shows off with beauty and ease!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a slope in your landscape, planting Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard en masse would create a spectacular effect! Thriving in hot, dry, sunny spots, Caryopteris are must-haves for en masse plantings, in rows along sunny pathways and sidewalks, and in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent plant for attracting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies and bees\u003c\/a\u003e, plant these colorful shrubs in your Butterfly garden while giving you plenty of colorful stems for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower\u003c\/a\u003e bouquets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast-Season Lavender-Blue Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic Sunny Foliage Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Top To Bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Flowers \u0026amp; Attracts Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Well In Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Landscape Use, Low Hedges, Edging \u0026amp; Facer Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most colorful foliage and the most flowers, provide a full sun location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. However, in warmer climates, these shrubs can handle afternoon shade. Bluebeard must have very well-drained soil and moderate moisture throughout the growing season. Hardy, durable, and adaptable, Bluebeard is salt-tolerant and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e once established. A 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e is a great idea to retain additional needed moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluebeards bloom on this year's wood (new growth) and can be hard-pruned to maintain their trim shape. Growing as perennials in colder climates, leaving the foliage in place over winter to protect the crown from winter weather. In Zones 5 and 6, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e them back to the ground each spring before they start to grow. In Zones 7, 8, and 9, you can trim them back by half each year in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable To A Variety Of Well-Drained Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms On New Wood - Prune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Pest-Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® selection, Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard is valued by many gardeners for its late-season color and blue-yellow color combo! You're sure to love it too! Now available at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459646322,"sku":"23069E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43612175958069,"sku":"20755","price":69.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/bluebeard-sunshine-blue-caryopteris-incana.jpg?v=1775618647"},{"product_id":"rose-of-sharon-lil-kim","title":"Lil' Kim® Rose of Sharon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA miniature Althea, this compact beauty packs a big punch of elegant charm! An impressive and rare miniature, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Lil' Kim® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Antong Two') is truly one-of-a-kind. Just look at those gorgeous blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this petite plant isn't just a pretty face! This little workhorse is actually quite versatile in your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmirers of the Lil' Kim® Rose of Sharon love its abundant showy, 5-petalled white blooms with their stunning, wine-red eyes. Unlike larger counterparts and their short-lived blooms, these blooms last three times as long! A dependable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/8-plants-that-rebloom-for-3-seasons-of-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erebloomer\u003c\/a\u003e, Lil' Kim® continues to produce wonderful blossoms throughout the summer and into the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lovely plant is fully covered with dark green, lance-shaped leaves and when combined with its upright growth habit and compact structure, the effect makes it the perfect fill plant for the garden, no matter the style! You'll enjoy fantastic results from this ornamental\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/there-is-just-something-about-a-hardy-hibiscus\"\u003e Hibiscus shrub\u003c\/a\u003e without it requiring much work from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorate your summertime with this very special variety! It was developed by well-known world-famous Althea experts in South Korea. Did you know that the Rose of Sharon is the South Korean National Flower? You can tell at a glance the expert precision that went into its development. Related to Tropical and Hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/there-is-just-something-about-a-hardy-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e, Rose of Sharon (also known as Althea) are just as tropical looking, easy to care for, and resilient!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the United States, Lil' Kim® was introduced by Proven Winners®. Its been field tested for years, and will deliver an outstanding performance in your yard. Plug this plant into almost any location and let it grow. You'll love how \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeasy and low maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e it will be. Wonderfully easy to grow in USDA growing zones 5 to 9, these compact 3-4 feet tall and wide shrubs are a small-scale gardener's dream come true!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e gems are the right size for courtyards and front foundation plantings or even for use along pathways and the driveway! Lil' Kim® is the perfect plant for a mixed shrub border or as a low-growing background plant for smaller perennials. Get ready to see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebees, butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e, and hummingbirds come out of the woodwork!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry planting several Lil' Kim® in a group as an eye-catching, low hedge beside your driveway or along the front walk to divide your yard from the street. For a solid screen, plant 2 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Try mixing and matching dwarf Lil' Kim® with her sister shrubs - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/lil-kim-red-rose-of-sharon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLil' Kim Red\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/lil-kim-violet-rose-of-sharon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLil' Kim Violet\u003c\/a\u003e for a unique and showy display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop several Lil' Kim® into outdoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers and planters\u003c\/a\u003e to admire them as a floral specimen on porches and patios, or on balconies and sunny decks. The vivid blooms easily add curb appeal to a front entry or mark the entrance to a garden room. Or go big and use these gracefully branched plants as living walls to create the garden rooms on their own! You'll surround yourself with butterflies and flowering wallpaper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLil' Kim holds its own in a formal setting bounded by a low, tightly-clipped Boxwood hedge. Or, add it to a rambling Cottage Garden to entice butterflies. Lil' Kim® looks great no matter where you use it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy \u0026amp; Prolific White Blooms \u0026amp; Wine-Red Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded Shrub With Deep Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Green Folaige \u0026amp; Rounded Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlific Flowering Late-Spring Til Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by Butterflies \u0026amp; Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChic Accent and Specimen, Big Impact for Small Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Great in Containers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hard-working dwarf \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/growing-caring-for-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRose of Sharon\u003c\/a\u003e likes well-drained soils but tolerates many different soil types. It is well adapted to both extreme heat and high humidity. Lil' Kim® will also tolerate urban environments. Select a location with full sun exposure for the best flower display. Though tolerant of periods of drought, this plant will benefit greatly from a 3 to 4-inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e spread to 3 feet outside of the canopy. This will help keep the root system cool in the summer and extend the period between watering. Make sure to water regularly in containers. Feed with organic slow-release fertilizer twice a year in the late winter and mid-summer to keep plants growing and blooming well. This will ensure a proliferation of large flowers beginning in the late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results in a container, make sure your pot has plenty of drain holes in the bottom. Provide a good enriched and well-drained potting soil such as Dr. Earth Organic and Natural Planting Mix for the healthiest patio container plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the largest flowers \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-rose-of-sharon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune back\u003c\/a\u003e your Lil' Kim® Althea in the late winter to 2 to 3 buds per stem. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some areas of the country, Hibiscus syriacus varieties are considered invasive, although Lil' Kim® produces far fewer seeds! Nature Hills uses an online service called Plant Sentry™ to alert you if there are any local regulations. Your local Agricultural Extension Service is also a valuable resource on the best plant selections for your area. To avoid any seedlings, simply deadhead your shrub lightly right after bloom to remove these seedpods. But don’t cut back your stems, or you'll risk cutting off next year's flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates Mulched Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Most Soils, Including Poor Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomewhat Drought Tolerant \u0026amp; Salt Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces Very Few, to Any Viable Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this wonderful bloomer that tolerates heat and urban environments! You'll have a full summer's worth of continuing blooms when you plant the Proven Winners® Lil' Kim® Rose of Sharon Shrub in your garden this year. Order today at Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.column_stem{float: left;margin-left:2%;width: 46%;}\/*Clear floats after the columns *\/.row_stem:after {content: \"\";display: table;clear: both; }@media screen and (max-width: 700px) {.column_stem {width: 100%;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(138, 187, 84, 0.3); border-radius: 25px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\" style=\"margin-left: 2%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form vs. Shrub Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don't forget to check which form you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_stem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShrub Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":61565753557362,"sku":"22483","price":30.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43612190867509,"sku":"20197","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/rose-of-sharon-lil-kim-hibiscus-syriacus.jpg?v=1775652059"},{"product_id":"spring-grove-arborvitae","title":"Spring Grove™ Arborvitae","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eFast Growing, Dense \u0026amp; Cold Hardy - Perfect for Privacy \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arborvitae Spring Grove, Thuja plicata 'Grovepli', a Proven Winners selection, was selected for its superior winter color and hardiness. It maintains a rich green color even in Midwest winters. This plant can survive -25 degrees winters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tight, thick pyramidal habit works nicely for landscape designs, borders, screens, specimen, and windbreaks. Spacing should be 12 to 15 feet apart. This plant is also very deer resistant. Spring Grove is fast growing for an Arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilize in early spring with a slow release evergreen fertilizer. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil pH's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree is good for holding banks, as a specimen, and in winter gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to create a deer resistant and fast-growing privacy screen, Spring Grove is the plant for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight pyramid growth habit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green foliage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll season interest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Grove™ Arborvitae is an excellent choice among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/privacy-trees\" title=\"Shop Privacy Trees at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eprivacy trees\u003c\/a\u003e and joins our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e that deliver reliable performance in the landscape. For more screening options, explore our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\" title=\"Shop Trees at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003etrees\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e that provide year-round beauty with minimal care. Learn more about the versatility of these evergreens in our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/arborvitae-tree-of-life\" title=\"Learn More About Arborvitae, the Tree of Life\"\u003eLearn More About Arborvitae, the Tree of Life\u003c\/a\u003e and discover additional screening solutions in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/best-plants-for\/best-privacy-trees-and-shrubs-to-plant-this-spring\" title=\"Best Privacy Trees and Shrubs to Plant This Spring\"\u003eBest Privacy Trees and Shrubs to Plant This Spring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612196798517,"sku":"23300E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/spring-grove-arborvitae-thuja-plicata.jpg?v=1775655306"},{"product_id":"butterfly-bush-miss-ruby","title":"Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven Winners® ColorChoice® has done it again! The brilliant Miss Series of Buddleia! The Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Miss Ruby') is an ornamental flowering shrub with particular allure to butterflies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic gray-green foliage is the perfect foundation for the scented hot-colored ruby-pink to magenta-hued flowering spires are packed full of tiny florets. The delicious nectar the blooms produce, sweetened in the midday sun, creates a tempting call to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e, butterflies and bees … giving the \"Butterfly Bush\" its name. Many feel that the bright color this Miss Ruby variety presents is the most vibrant of any Butterfly Bush available today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt times your Butterfly Bush will be so covered with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/preparing-a-feast-for-your-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e that the foliage will seem to be alive with movement! Even without the magnificent flowers, Miss Ruby presents a full, lush appearance for your landscape, its elliptic, grey-green leaves are a lovely accompaniment to the dazzling blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing, Butterfly Bushes create screening and privacy in a hurry! Growing up to 5 feet in height and width, you'll love the flowering backdrops and property division with the fragrant perk! Envelop seating areas and pool decks to create the feel of seasonal hideaways you'll never want to leave! Plant one near a path or patio where the vivid color and enticing fragrance are sure to delight you throughout the summer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTough enough for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e Gardens and pretty enough for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e borders, these shrubs are brilliant pops of color whether in the Perennial border or the Formal Garden! Even larger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e and planters shine in the sun! Grow several of them, so you have enough of their honey-scented blooms to bring for indoor cut \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eflower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant Hot Purple-Pink Fragrant Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray-Green Aromatic Leaves \u0026amp; Mid-Sized Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Butterflies \u0026amp; Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScented Blooms For Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Hedges, Screens, Containers \u0026amp; Brilliant Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e need full sun to do their best. Plant these shrubs in sharply drained soils with regular fertility and a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to protect the roots. New plants need regular moisture access but can become drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeadheading\u003c\/a\u003e during the summer can increase your blooms, but isn't necessary. Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush is a deciduous, well-branched bush in warm climates, and only need to be trimmed in the early spring to remove dead branching, but can also be pruned to about a foot above the ground. In northern climates, Butterfly Bushes will die back to the ground like an herbaceous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/a\u003e for the winter and pruned back in the spring just a few inches above the ground. Miss Ruby has no significant disease or insect issues, and both rabbits and deer tend to pass it by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Shrubs\/Perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead For Rebloom \u0026amp; Prune In Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor consistent blooms of high quality and an abundance of color for your landscape, you can't go wrong with Miss Ruby Butterfly Bushes from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® and Nature Hills Nursery! Once you plant one of these superior bushes in your yard, it won't be long before it's just as popular with you as it is with your butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724794851698,"sku":"23048E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/butterfly-bush-miss-ruby-buddleia-davidii.jpg?v=1775618433"},{"product_id":"forsythia-show-off-starlet","title":"Show Off™ Starlet Forsythia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an explosion of bright gold in early spring, your landscape needs the Show Off® Starlet Forsythia (Forsythia x 'Minfor6') features \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/our-spring-blooming-favorites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eearly spring blooms\u003c\/a\u003e in a bright gold profusion of four-petaled blooms from tip to stem. Butterflies love them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are dramatic spring flowering plants and are just the cure you need to shrug off the winter doldrums! Snip a few stems in the winter to force in a vase for an early sneak peek as a floral bouquet! Show Off® Starlet has a nice and tidy compact, upright habit and fills out after the blooms fade in dark green lance-shaped leaves that turn bronze in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow Off® Starlet is air pollution tolerant, along with being deer resistant, these are easy-to-grow deciduous shrubs! Hardy throughout USDA growing zone 5 to 8, and growing about 2-3 feet tall and spreading to a 3-4 foot spread!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow Off® Starlet makes a great choice for an accent plant in mixed borders or foundation plantings! Mix and match with early and later blooming Forsythia and other spring flowering shrubs! For a special show, mingle some of Starlet's big sister \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/forsythia-show-off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShow Off® Forsythia\u003c\/a\u003e and its little brother Show Off® \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/forsythia-show-off-sugar-baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSugar Baby®\u003c\/a\u003e for a high and low layered effect! Forsythia looks great in its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enatural form\u003c\/a\u003e to save you time with pruning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow this shrub to become the superstar of your spring plantings! Use it in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehigh-profile\u003c\/a\u003e part of your landscape and make people smile! Make people slow down as they drive past! Show Off® is definitely not your typical Forsythia! Little Show Off® Starlet can be grown in outdoor pots on a sunny front porch. Give it regular water to add lavish color and privacy to your small space garden, porch and patio, or even the dramatic feature in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer garden\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe summer foliage makes Show Off® Starlet a perfect low-growing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy\u003c\/a\u003e screen and backdrop plant. For a high-impact look, line your driveway or property line with a long hedge! Plant a mass planting to fill open ground on commercial properties or bright rows leading customers to your doorstep! Can you imagine how much attention your business will receive in spring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to a diversified slope-plantings as an accent that helps reduce \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/about-erosion-control-and-top-five-plants-for-erosion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esoil erosion\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll punctuate the overall look with bold springtime color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Yellow Flowers in Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright Branches \u0026amp; Deep Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronzy Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Compact Form Develops Naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabulous Specimen Plants, Hedges, Slopes \u0026amp; Backdrops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-forsythia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eForsythia shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e grow best in full sun, and well-drained soil that sheds water quickly after a rainfall. If needed, mound up an elevated planting site with additional soil 18 inches high by three feet wide and plant in that mound. Apply a medium amount of water on a regular basis. Keep container plants well-hydrated, as well. Providing a good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e will help keep the root system cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/spring-pruning-and-what-shrubs-to-leave-alone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune right after flowering\u003c\/a\u003e is done. Every so often, prune the largest, thickest canes out at ground level to keep your shrub rejuvenated and healthy. Deer don't prefer the taste. However, deer are hungry and curious. Apply repellent when you plant, and reapply according to label directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Soil - Flourishes in Alkaline Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs \u0026amp; Appreciates Mulched Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease Resistant, Easy Care, Adaptable \u0026amp; Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dazzling early spring display in a compact shrub, you can't go wrong with the Show Off® Starlet Forsythia! Order these darling bloomers to brighten your spring today from Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612282945589,"sku":"23110E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/forsythia-show-off-starlet.jpg?v=1775651640"},{"product_id":"butterfly-bush-miss-molly","title":"Miss Molly Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a showy splash with the bold visual impact of Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Molly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Miss Molly'). The spicy blooms are some of the brightest red-pink on the market!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll enjoy months of gorgeous clustered blossoms from summer through fall. Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Molly Butterfly Bush exhibits its sangria-red flowers on a mounded, bushy plant and blooms in late summer until the first hard frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-plants-to-attract-monarch-butterflies-to-the-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMonarch\u003c\/a\u003e butterflies adore this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elate-season\u003c\/a\u003e nectar resource before migration. Jewel-toned \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e love them, too. They'll coordinate beautifully with the intensely rich hues of Miss Molly's flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arching blooms are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-most-fragrant-shrubs-to-perfume-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efragrant\u003c\/a\u003e and extend up and above the lush foliage. \u003cstrong\u003eNo one can miss the flower power of these deep pinky-red blossoms!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss Molly has a full, bushy, branching habit that supports more flower heads. They stay shapely all season, and are field-tested for many years to stay put where you plant them without self-seeding. Although Miss Molly isn't invasive, some areas regulate the sale of Buddleia. We follow all the regulations to protect your local ecosystem with a software tool called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Miss Molly Butterfly Bush in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorate your garden rooms with Miss Molly's sassy charm. You'll always feel good about your choice to support local beneficial pollinators while showing off your style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse several to create a dramatic backdrop for your summertime parties. Keep them in extra-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elarge containers\u003c\/a\u003e on your balcony, or plant them along your front sidewalk. Make your visitors smile with a pair of pots flanking either side of your front door. \u003cstrong\u003eMiss Molly makes an excellent \"Thriller\" in outdoor containers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use them to bring color in a massed display wherever you want to draw people's attention. Style them any way you'd like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a gorgeous mounded form, Miss Molly is a good mixer\u003c\/strong\u003e. She'll let her informal side out in sprawling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e Gardens and jazz up Groundcover Roses and Prairie perennials in rustic, naturalized designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/catch-the-drift-on-mass-planting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emass planting\u003c\/a\u003e to cover hot, sunny areas with attractive foliage and incredible color for months. Plant them five feet apart on center to showcase their pretty form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might imagine, the lipstick-red blooms act as a brilliant contrast to mature evergreen shrubs and trees. Perk up your foundation planting with several planted in an expanded curve coming out at the corner of your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the border, you'll be tempted to pair them with Bluebeards, Coneflowers, and Cardinal Flowers in a modern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/preparing-a-feast-for-your-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Garden\u003c\/a\u003e. Add Swamp Milkweed as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/preparing-a-feast-for-your-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHost Plant\u003c\/a\u003e food source for caterpillars, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a surge of interest in Victory Gardens and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e Gardens across the country. Plant Miss Molly Butterfly bushes to bring pollinators for your late \"second season\" plantings for larger yields without needing to fuss over them and water constantly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven tiny yards can squeeze the well-behaved Miss Molly into a sunny spot. \u003cstrong\u003eWith such a prolonged bloom cycle, she more than earns her place\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Ruby Red Blooms Feature Magenta Pink Overtone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lasting Flower Color \u0026amp; Continuous Blooms Without Deadheading!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Form \u0026amp; Attractive Aromatic Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous Blooms For \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBouquets\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds \u0026amp; Helpful Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEn Masse, Mixed Garden Beds, Low Hedge \u0026amp; Can Be Grown in Containers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an improved modern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e variety that is extremely easy to care for with proper site selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cheerful Miss Molly grows best in full sun, so give her at least six hours of direct sunlight a day for those amazing carmine-red blooms! Plant Buddleias in well-drained soil, because they can't tolerate wet roots. If your soil stays soggy after rain, create a raised bed or plant in a container with plenty of drainage. We recommend that you supply a medium amount of water on a regular basis. This is especially important during the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a 3-4 inch deep layer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the root system, pulling it back from the stems. In early spring, apply a fertilizer for flowering plants. Follow the directions on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these floriferous plants will keep pumping out blooms without \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeadheading\u003c\/a\u003e, you will get the best flower display if you take time to trim spent flowers periodically. It really takes very little time, and you might relish the chance to study your beautiful plant up close. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e Miss Molly Butterfly Bush in late winter to the ground in cooler climates, and it will grow again from the crown in spring. But just trim back winter dieback in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Loving \u0026amp; Easy-Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost Any Well-Drained Soil Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Be Perennial In Cold Climates\/Deciduous Shrub in Warm Winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField Tested as a Non-Invasive Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely Damaged by Deer or Rabbits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to offer this Proven Winners selection. \u003cstrong\u003eOur expert growers take pride in delivering healthy shrubs with a robust root system...right to your doorstep\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet blooms for months and cherish your glamorous Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Molly Butterfly Bush! Your local pollinators certainly will! Order yours today from Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459220338,"sku":"21276E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612421128245,"sku":"10780","price":82.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/butterfly-bush-miss-molly-buddleia-davidii.jpg?v=1775618424"},{"product_id":"holly-castle-wall","title":"Castle Wall® Blue Holly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour home is your castle, so you will certainly want to protect your keep! Why not include a living fortification fit for a king? An impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroad-leaved evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e shrub, the Castle Wall® has that clean, iconic leaf shape. Your Castle Wall® Holly (Ilex x meservae 'Heckenstar') is a Proven Winners® selection and lives up to the distinction with its exceptional foliage and hardy nature. It's a newer, more compact variety of Holly with better branching, waxy leaves, and great pollinating ability!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright and elegant, the dark foliage looks handsome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e! Plus spring brings tiny white blooms the bees will seek out. Scalloped and pointed foliage, that's very glossy and highly ornamental and the foliage has the classic serrated, Holly-leaf shape. Sometimes referred to as a \"Blue Holly\" for its vibrant coloring! It really shines in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter months\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastle Wall® is an incredibly handsome male Holly and doesn't have fruit or messy seeds, but it is a fantastic pollinator for its female counterpart, the Castle Spire® and Castle Keep® Blue Hollies! Just one is enough to pollinate several female plants. After all, what castle wall doesn't have turrets and spires? Delightfully cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 7, growing 5-8 feet in height and only 3-4 feet in width!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastle Wall® Holly is a broadleaf evergreen and its stout growth is fantastic for property definition. It would make an outstanding foundation plant! Plus it's fast-growing, so before you know it you'll have a large, vibrant shrub to provide year-round color for your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could pair Castle Walls® with its female counterpart and enjoy the brilliant red berries on those female shrubs! With or without the female plant paired alongside it, Castle Wall® is fantastic for its decorative appeal and year-round green presence! Valued for its use as ornamental foliage in holiday arrangements, wreaths, and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a compact and pyramidal form, so it's ideal for hedges, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/plan-your-garden-by-planting-in-threes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroupings\u003c\/a\u003e, and mass plantings. Create a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eliving screen\u003c\/a\u003e or even go one step further and create your own 'living walls' and garden rooms for outdoor privacy year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's adaptable to a variety of soils and in fact, is a Holly that is likely to even thrive in boggy conditions. This makes them wonderful for along streams, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/install-a-rain-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRain Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, and water features. Plant in low areas, moist wooded edges, and where your gutters drain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Growth \u0026amp; Decorative Blue-Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale Pollinator For Castle Spire®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyramidal Fast-Growing Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative Foliage For Holiday Décor \u0026amp; Arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic Hedges, Privacy, En Masse \u0026amp; Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Holly are long-lived, commonly thriving for 40 years or more. Keep yours looking amazing the whole time with these helpful tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoving both full sun and part shade sites, Castle Wall® Holly needs well-drained soil with higher moisture availability. While being very cold-hardy, in the summer heat they will require regular watering, sometimes weekly, or more in extreme heat. Don't let evergreens go into winter dry, provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter watering\u003c\/a\u003e when able. Holly prefers acidic soils and a generous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e resistant, you don't have to worry about anything coming around for a quick nibble. You don't have to prune it, but you'll certainly want to when the holidays roll around for home décor. Castle Wall® Holly prefers to avoid those drying winter winds, so it would love to be nestled close to your home, against a wall or fence, or protected by other evergreen trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil \u0026amp; Thrives In Wet Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely Needs Pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lived \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo castle or home seems complete without the privacy and definition that living walls provide! So why not have the long-living, handsome evergreen fortification that Castle Wall® Blue Holly has to offer instead of cold stone? For a royal-feeling landscape, and handsome year-round green, call to order yours from Nature Hills today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60736916849010,"sku":"23193E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/holly-castle-wall-ilex-x-meservae.jpg?v=1775652818"},{"product_id":"sky-pointer-holly","title":"Sky Box™ Japanese Holly","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eSky Box® Japanese Holly Evergreen with Unique Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Box® Japanese Holly ( Ilex crenata ‘Farrowone’ PP20,049) is a broad leafed evergreen that adds elegant, architectural appeal to your landscape. Use it as a border for your entryway or grouped along an outbuilding. It makes a handsome display in containers on your patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Box Japanese Holly Evergreen is a conifer with glossy, green foliage and a unique growing shape. It's a vigorous grower, so it won't be long before it's providing protection for your birds from harsh weather and predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall, narrow growth of this evergreen grow skyward, providing some unique interest and refined definition to any spot in your landscape where it resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Box® Japanese Holly has an upright and narrow, pyramidal form. It has no significant disease or insect issues and it's heat and drought tolerant. Even though birds love it, destructive wildlife will leave it alone. Even deer and bunnies tend to pass it by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Holly thrives in well-drained, acid soils, but can also be grown in poor dry soils. You can leave it to grow naturally, but Sky Box® doesn't mind a little pruning if you'd prefer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a unique evergreen that's hardy and stylish, Sky Box® Japanese Holly is a terrific choice. Order today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Box™ Japanese Holly works beautifully alongside other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Evergreen Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/privacy-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Privacy Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eprivacy shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e to create year-round structure in your landscape. As one of our popular \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e and a reliable choice among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e, this compact holly responds well to regular trimming. For helpful guidance on keeping your holly in top shape, check out our articles on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/pruning-holly-plantshow-to-for-hedges-foundation-or-screening\" title=\"Pruning Holly Plants For Hedges, Foundation or Screening\"\u003ePruning Holly Plants For Hedges, Foundation or Screening\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\"\u003eTiming for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612508127285,"sku":"23182E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sky-pointer-holly-ilex-crenata.jpg?v=1775652884"},{"product_id":"rose-of-sharon-lavender-chiffon-tree-form","title":"Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChic tree form of the fantastic Althea shrub, our expert growers have turned one of the longest-blooming Proven Winners ® flowering shrubs into a fantastic patio tree. You'll adore the pretty shade of these frilly flowers. Also known as Althea, and modern varieties of the native Rose Mallow and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/there-is-just-something-about-a-hardy-hibiscus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHardy Hibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e family, we bet you'll love their showy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e nature, as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form (Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodone') makes a wonderfully dramatic, larger-than-life impression! This variety is one of the very best for fluffy, anemone-like blooms. It features large, single lavender flowers, each adorned with a beautiful, lacy center. Lavender Chiffon® produces many blossoms over the course of the summer and fall. Each bloom seems to last a long time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRely on the carefree Rose of Sharon shrub for luxurious white blooms that just keep coming. It's a perfect plant to add flower power, just as most other flowering shrubs are finishing up for the season. Now elevated into a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/understanding-tree-forms-multi-stems-shrub-forms-and-beyond\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esingle stem tree-form\u003c\/a\u003e that raises these gorgeous blooms 8-12 feet in height, but only spreading 4-6 feet in width!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Chiffon® \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/growing-caring-for-hibiscus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose of Sharon\u003c\/a\u003e Tree Form is a cunning, small tree! They'll make a big impression with their plentiful flowers and are field tested and display limited seed production; if any at all. This is one tough plant and is able to maintain itself through good weather and poor alike. Gardening newbie? This is a great tree form for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e Rose of Sharon trees are perfect for gardens of all sizes! Even a tiny bungalow can successfully enjoy these delightful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/care-tips-small-ornamental-trees\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eornamental trees\u003c\/a\u003e. Add at least one offset to your front door or anchor and soften your foundation plantings! If you have a postage-stamp size porch, these cute flowering trees can easily help screen an outdoor chair and table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the world go by in a private summertime reading nook. Study the soft, sophisticated blooms. Enjoy your cup of coffee or a nice glass of iced tea. Imagine being situated, nicely concealed just out of sight, behind a flowering privacy screen! Go big and create entire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egarden rooms and living walls\u003c\/a\u003e with these airy screening plants paired with their shrub forms! Mix and match with other Chiffon® series Rose of Sharon, or use this tree-form Althea to punctuate Rose bushes, Perennials, or mixed shrub borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form as accents and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efocal points\u003c\/a\u003e no matter if you have a large lot or just a small courtyard. It is a modern cultivar of Rose of Sharon that was field-tested for many years to be non-invasive. That's because most of the beautiful flowers are sterile and don't produce much if any, seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Chiffon® Trees will become a dramatic focal point in your landscape! Wonderfully beneficial in the Pollinator garden, you'll draw in Hummingbirds, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebees, and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e to sip the much-needed nectar and collect pollen! Have a picture window? Place them where you can enjoy the blooms and their many visitors from inside your home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it anywhere with pride of ownership. It will easily elevate the tone of your great outdoors. Include an informal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/plan-your-garden-by-planting-in-threes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrouping\u003c\/a\u003e of three, five or seven of these pretty trees in a lawn planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave an unsightly view? Site them carefully, and you'll be so pleased to gain a sense of strategic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escreening\u003c\/a\u003e. Plant them four feet apart on center, if you want the canopies to grow together and touch. Expand that spacing to eight feet if you want the individual trees to stand apart as specimens. Vary the spacing between four and eight feet for a very natural look. Take the time during planting to look at your planting from close up and from far away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagger your new trees in a gentle, curving zig-zag. For those who appreciate military precision, it's easy to create an avenue of these trees. Evenly space them, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. Why not try them marching along the length of your driveway or sidewalk? You'll make your neighbors jealous!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only gorgeous when grown in the ground, but Althea trees are also fantastic as a \"Thriller\" in an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eextra-large container\u003c\/a\u003e. Add shade to porches and patios, balconies and rooftop gardens, or around your pool deck for pinpoint shade and screening! You'll grow a fabulous garden addition in a small space with their tropical flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant Dwarf Tree!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovely, Rich Lavender Blooms Feature Lacy Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHibiscus-Like Blooms Keep Coming Summer Til Fall!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarts Blooming When Other Shrubs are Done for the Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterflies, Bees \u0026amp; Hummingbirds Love the Nectar-Rich Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful Branching, Upright Growth Stays Slim \u0026amp; Narrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent in Large Containers, Perfect Accents for Small Space Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/there-is-just-something-about-a-hardy-hibiscus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose of Sharon\u003c\/a\u003e sun, and reap the rewards of plentiful flowers and healthy foliage. Lavender Chiffon® Hibiscus Tree Form grows in any soil unless it is either really wet or extremely dry. This deciduous shrub prefers full sun and is a disease and pest resistant. Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis, and use a three-inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the top of the root system to keep them nice and cool. Apply a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering plants at the same time. Follow application rates on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy-care plant is a perfect choice, whether you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/tips-for-the-new-gardener\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eare a beginner\u003c\/a\u003e or have years of landscaping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColder growing zones actually hinder seed production, making this plant nearly sterile. Use Lavender Chiffon® anywhere in your yard without worrying about nuisance seedlings. However, in warmer regions, these can be a bit messy because they have so many seedlings that sprout nearby. Simply deadhead your shrub after flowers fade and remove those seedheads before they mature to combat this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pretty shrub blooms on new wood, so in early spring, grab a pair of sharp pruning shears and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-rose-of-sharon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereduce the overall size\u003c\/a\u003e of the tree's sphericle canopy to about two to three feet in diameter. You'll have flowers later that season, no matter how tightly you trim them in spring. You can even train these shrubs into multi or single-stemmed tree forms! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor. For larger trees, you might consider only reducing the size to a three to four-foot sphere. Just remember to finish pruning each spring before new growth starts. Otherwise, you risk damaging the newly formed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Most Soils, Including Poor Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomewhat Drought Tolerant \u0026amp; Tolerates Salt Spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces Few to No Seeds, Non-Invasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Early Spring - Blooms on New Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous \u0026amp; Very Low Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith proper care, your Lavender Chiffon® Hibiscus Tree Form will reward you with months of blooms every year. Order yours today! No matter how you use them, the blue and purple tones of Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form will keep you and your guests \"visually\" cool. Place your order today, as these will be hot sellers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.column_stem{float: left;margin-left:2%;width: 46%;}\/*Clear floats after the columns *\/.row_stem:after {content: \"\";display: table;clear: both; }@media screen and (max-width: 700px) {.column_stem {width: 100%;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(138, 187, 84, 0.3); border-radius: 25px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\" style=\"margin-left: 2%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form vs. Shrub Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don’t forget to check which form you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_stem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShrub Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":51770514047346,"sku":"19879E","price":46.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51770514080114,"sku":"17402","price":86.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/rose-of-sharon-lavender-chiffon-tree-form-hibiscus-syriacus.jpg?v=1775652055"},{"product_id":"rose-of-sharon-blue-chiffon-tree-form","title":"Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue is such a rare color in the garden. Enjoy this long-lasting display of one of nature's true wonders. We've taken a valuable shrub from the time-tested Proven Winners® line. Then, we carefully created a lovely, ornamental tree form spectacle! By the time your Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form (Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree') arrives at your doorstep, it will have already received many years of expert care. This ornamental \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/there-is-just-something-about-a-hardy-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHibiscus shrub\u003c\/a\u003e has been trained into a fantastic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/understanding-tree-forms-multi-stems-shrub-forms-and-beyond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esingle stem tree-form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthereal blue-toned flowers absolutely cover this pretty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/12-design-ideas-for-flowering-shrubs-grown-in-tree-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etree-form plant\u003c\/a\u003e for months! Gorgeous, single-blue flowers feature soft, fluffy centers for an exquisite display. What a showpiece for your landscape from midsummer through fall. How amazing to have this best-selling shrub from Proven Winners® turned into an incredible tree for your own yard. You'll be thrilled to see it, resplendent with large, frilled blue blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll never worry about seedlings! The flower factories on this Proven Winners® plant simply doesn't produce very many viable seeds. Very few seeds...very few hassles! The showy, ruffled, blue blooms are held nearly flat and feature a bouncy, lacy center. These anemone-like blooms beacon you to reach out and touch its silky petals!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the blooms also entice jewel-toned Hummingbirds, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebees, and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e to visit its nectar. They'll only add to your already spectacular display! You'll enjoy fantastic results from Rose of Sharon without it requiring much work from you. With graceful branching, the Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon attains an elegant, rounded form. With healthy and vibrant foliage, and those eye-catching blue blooms, nothing compares to Blue Chiffon®!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead and use these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e \"attention-grabbers\" as a unique accent. Each of this single-stem, tree-form plants will draw the eye. Use one or many to create the lush landscape you crave. Anywhere you place these remarkable trees is sure to be a hit! Use several of these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e Tree-Form focal points throughout your landscape. It's an investment for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead and carve out some space for yourself in a private garden room and use one as a focal point. Plant a few in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eextra-large containers\u003c\/a\u003e for your front porch or patio. Go for high-end, with professional ceramic pots for these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/care-tips-small-ornamental-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eornamental trees\u003c\/a\u003e! Add an elegant garden sculpture or two!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efocal point\u003c\/a\u003e by your outdoor yoga platform in your own Meditation Garden? Or, let it easily turn a few \"cheap and cheerful\" candles and outdoor throw pillows into an Instagram-ready entertainment area. These trees will make anything look better. Gift yourself time in a fun, uniquely personal, and individualistic space!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an annual, edible Salsa Garden in a set of old coffee cans nearby. Pop a containerized Improved Dwarf Meyer Lemon tree or Bearss Lime tree nearby. Place a few along a walkway or as a backdrop for your perennial bed. Keep it understated with a few Boxwood shrubs underneath. Add a special bench and a beautiful memorial stone to keep the memory of a fun-loving loved one alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter the size of your space, you can easily personalize your landscape with a series of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egarden rooms\u003c\/a\u003e. Decorate your space with these tree-form plants used consistently throughout your landscape. In an outdoor dining room, add a free-standing fountain. Flank either side with a pair of Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Forms. Make it fun with a blue avenue of multiple trees, evenly spaced. Plant them in the ground, or grow them in large pots behind your patio furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlific Ruffled Blue Blooms Feature Lacy Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lasting Season of Blooms from Summer to Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful Branching Structure Add Sculptural Charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded, Upright Growth Stays Slim \u0026amp; Narrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Housewarming Gift for Newbie Gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Small Space Gardens \u0026amp; Works Very Well in Large Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthea are tolerant of periodic drought, heat, and salt spray, plus deer don’t prefer the taste! It becomes a high-performance home accent. Blue Chiffon® \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/growing-caring-for-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRose of Sharon\u003c\/a\u003e Tree Form performs best in full sun. You'll enjoy the richest, true blue tones; plentiful flowers, and healthy foliage if you plant them where they receive at least six hours of direct sunlight a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir planting site should be in well-drained soil that sheds water quickly after a rain shower or watering, and use a three-inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the top of the root system to keep them nice and cool. Ideally, you would keep the soil evenly moist, but you wouldn't see puddles that remained for very long. Apply a slow-release fertilizer for your tree at that same time. Just follow the application rates on the label directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive young plants a medium amount of water on a regular schedule. Water during extended periods of drought each year. Luckily, these plants are vigorous and durable. Simply create a raised bed or install a planting mound to improve your drainage. Container-grown plants need careful watering. Look into automated drip irrigation. It's fairly easy and fun to set up and adjust, and will save you so much time in the long run!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-rose-of-sharon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune to shape\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring as needed. At that time, you'll decide on a plan to maintain and reduce their size to keep them as small tree form. We recommend that you study your tree all season long. You can use bits of ribbon or twine to mark the branches to prune when it's time. Using sharp pruners sharp, make cuts to open up the canopy of your tree to sunlight and air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith those shears, reduce the overall size of the canopy to a two to three-foot sphere. For larger trees, you might only reduce to a three to four-foot sphere to preserve some height. Once new growth starts in the spring though, put the shears away so as not to damage any of the newly forming flowers. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor. For larger trees, you might consider only reducing the size to a three to four-foot sphere. Just remember to finish pruning each spring before new growth starts. Otherwise, you risk damaging the newly formed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates Mulched Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Most Soils, Including Poor Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomewhat Drought Tolerant \u0026amp; Salt Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-Tested to Produce Very Few, to Any Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the cool, lavish blue blooms of Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form to your landscape this season. They'll make a great gift for your favorite certain someone! Or gift yourself, and let these hard-working, expertly grown Tree Form plants tie your entire garden design together. Enjoy a very modern accent in your landscape. They require very little, but really give you something special to look at. Order yours today, before we run out. You'll be so glad you did!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.column_stem{float: left;margin-left:2%;width: 46%;}\/*Clear floats after the columns *\/.row_stem:after {content: \"\";display: table;clear: both; }@media screen and (max-width: 700px) {.column_stem {width: 100%;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(138, 187, 84, 0.3); border-radius: 25px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\" style=\"margin-left: 2%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form vs. Shrub Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don’t forget to check which form you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_stem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShrub Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612618358837,"sku":"17592","price":123.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/rose-of-sharon-blue-chiffon-tree-form-hibiscus-syriacus.jpg?v=1775652026"},{"product_id":"blue-chip-jr-butterfly-bush","title":"Lo \u0026 Behold® Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold purple blooms and amazing fragrance, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Buddleia are compact and perfect for the smaller urban landscape and container gardener! The Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush, (Buddleia x 'Blue Chip Jr.') has a small stature but incredible full-sized flowers! Each long, floral spike consists of a clustered gathering of tiny florets in a delicate blueish hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a gentle, rounded nature and compact habit, Blue Chip Jr. is a fast-growing flowering bush that won't take long to establish and won't demand your time and effort to maintain! The aromatic silvery-tinted green foliage is the perfect rounded backdrop to the upright spires of bold purple\/blue blossoms! But you may not notice because of the sheer amount of hummingbirds and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e that will be dropping by to enjoy the nectar-rich blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding feature of your Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Blue Chip Junior Butterfly Bush is of course the profusion of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-best-smelling-perennials-for-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efragrant\u003c\/a\u003e flowers that repeatedly bloom from mid-June and continue re-blooming right up until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and petite, these shrubs reach 18-30 inches in height when in bloom and spread into a rounded 20-28 inches. Highly adaptable throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9, these shrubs can act as perennials in colder climates, thriving in heat, humidity, cold, and remaining pest and disease-free!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps best of all, Blue Chip Jr. is (just as the name implies) a smaller version of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/lo-and-behold-blue-chip-butterfly-bush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBlue Chip\u003c\/a\u003e with a more compact nature. Blue Chip Jr. will fit snugly into many locations in your yard but still perform just as beautifully as its larger relative! If you have the room, you can create tiered groupings by pairing Junior with its big brother!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, another outstanding feature of the Butterfly Bush is its irresistible allure to wildlife! Set up some lawn chairs or a garden bench and get ready for the swarms of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e, butterflies, and bees that will bring their beauty and delightful nature to your yard! As well as provide their pollination skills for your fruiting plants and veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant a few of these space-saving shrubs along an outbuilding for a decorative hedge, or just one in any spot for a lively \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efocal point\u003c\/a\u003e that's sure to enliven even the most drab location. Low enough to act as a facer plant or front-of-the-border edging, the tidy mounds are naturally rounded and act as visual property division and garden structure! Even larger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eplanters\u003c\/a\u003e work great for these sun-loving shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e specimen plant as it is as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/catch-the-drift-on-mass-planting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003een masse\u003c\/a\u003e planting, Butterfly Bushes are beautiful additions to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e Gardens, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e Borders, and transform any garden into a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePollinator\u003c\/a\u003e garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Blue-Hued Purple Flower Spires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Rebloomer \u0026amp; Great Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilvery Aromatic Foliage \u0026amp; Compact Rounded Mounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor Pollinator Nectar \u0026amp; Pollen Resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant Specimens, Large Planter Thrillers, Mixed Beds \u0026amp; Mass Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e bloom best in full sun and in less sun will get leggy and not flower as profusely. Give Blue Chip Jr. a place in your garden with good drainage and plant with Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e. Provide your Buddleia regular moisture access for their first year but become low-water usage once established. Provide supplemental moisture during drought and the summer months to keep the flowers returning. Provide a 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to support your shrub's root system to hold moisture consistently and insulate the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care to deadhead this beauty and you will have flowers well into autumn. Once winter hits, Butterfly Bushes will die back to the ground like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eperennial\u003c\/a\u003e in cold winters. In warmer climates, prune it back in spring to 12 inches to rejuvenate the entire plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Growing \u0026amp; Cold Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Seldom Bother Them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune In Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people admire Butterfly Bushes but simply don't have the room for one. But the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Blue Chip Jr. lets everyone enjoy one in their yard! Find out all the amazing features of a Butterfly Bush today at Nature Hills Nursery. Try one today and you'll soon see why the Butterfly Bush is a favorite among gardeners!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61471351865714,"sku":"21277E","price":26.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612667248693,"sku":"20278","price":82.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/blue-chip-jr-butterfly-bush-buddleia-x.jpg?v=1775618404"},{"product_id":"pink-micro-chip-butterfly-bush","title":"Lo \u0026 Behold® Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy months of gorgeous pink blooms till frost on a petite little flowering plant! This newcomer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=lo%20%26%20behold%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLo \u0026amp; Behold® series\u003c\/a\u003e of miniature Buddleias from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® plants, the Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x 'Pink Micro Chip') features continuous blooms that keep popping from early summer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003einto fall\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long panicles of lavender\/pink blossoms rise above the foliage creating a picture-perfect floral display for your yard! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePollinators\u003c\/a\u003e love Pink Micro Chip's subtle fragrance, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e do too, their fluttering wings amongst the blooms an added enchantment to an already magnificent, little shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bushes are always in high demand. However, their size can sometimes turn homeowners away. Your Pink Micro Chip Buddleia is a dwarf Buddleia that has a well-branched habit and mounding nature, growing only 18-24 inches in height and width! So even renters, balcony gardeners, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e can enjoy one of these darling little flowering shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bushes are always in high demand. However, their size can sometimes turn homeowners away, as can their invasive nature. Pink Micro Chip Buddleia is a way to enjoy the advantages of a Butterfly Bush without the downsides. It's a small plant with huge appeal for your yard this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this non-invasive low-growing shrub as a pretty garden filler and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroundcover\u003c\/a\u003e! Fill wide swaths of the sunny garden, with these pretty garden edging and front-of-the-border accents! Let Pink Micro Chip tumble over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e Gardens and the tops of retaining walls, or use as low facer shrubs to enliven a weary and leggy older foundation planting or evergreen hedge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd these vivid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003especimens\u003c\/a\u003e as easy-to-grow accents and as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer and planter\u003c\/a\u003e spillers and fillers! Enjoy these as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e Garden accents, and water-wise Mixed Shrub border woody shrubs! Butterfly Bushes are fast-growing focal points that reach full size each year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-Sized Fragrant Pink Spires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Growing \u0026amp; Compact Mounded Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Green Aromatic Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNectar-Rich Pollinator-Friendly Blooms \u0026amp; Lovely Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Planters, Edging, Specimens \u0026amp; Mass Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e are low-maintenance shrubs that are perfect for new and busy gardeners alike! Plant in full sun throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. Plant your Lo \u0026amp; Behold® in full sun with well-drained soil. While Buddleia are low-water usage but do appreciate supplemental moisture during drought and the summer months to keep the flowers returning until frost. Provide a 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to support your shrub's root system. Like most butterfly favorites, this deciduous plant is drought tolerant and not on any deer's menu of favorite snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Micro Chip never needs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeadheading\u003c\/a\u003e and is very low maintenance. Pruning in early spring will ensure a dense, more floriferous shrub, but isn't necessary. In cold climates, you will want to cut these plants back to the ground before spring because these plants act more like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eherbaceous perennials\u003c\/a\u003e. However, when grown in warm growing zones, these woody shrubs only need an early spring trim will help ensure the best performance and best flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't produce seeds, so it's not invasive like some other varieties (and certainly less messy). Nature Hills uses \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e to limit the sale of any plants in threatened areas, but there are no concerns about that with this sterile plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Shrub\/Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Deadheading Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darling little Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Lo \u0026amp; Behold® Pink Micro Chip Buddleia is a way to enjoy the advantages of a Butterfly Bush without the downsides! It's a small plant with huge appeal for your yard this year. Order now at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61464881234290,"sku":"23046E","price":26.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/pink-micro-chip-butterfly-bush-buddleia-x.jpg?v=1775618410"},{"product_id":"sprinter-boxwood-shrub","title":"Sprinter® Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFast-Growing Effortless Evergreen - Sprinter® Boxwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a low-maintenance \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e shrub to transform your landscape? The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sprinter® Boxwood PP#25896 (Buxus microphylla 'Bulthouse') is a standout choice! Sprinter® Boxwood has an upright habit and rounded, compact nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its quick growth, lush green foliage, and year-round appeal, this Boxwood is perfect for creating neat hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. Its fast-growing nature makes it a favorite among gardeners who want immediate results without sacrificing elegance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho wouldn’t want a new selection of one of the most elegant and versatile plants that grows faster than other varieties?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Sprinter® Boxwood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the fastest-growing Boxwoods available!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Beauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, deep green foliage that remains vibrant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Tidy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cute, compact, rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub. Naturally upright growth habit makes maintenance a breeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives with minimal care and is highly adaptable to various growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e More resistant to common Boxwood issues like blight and leaf-miner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant, Hardy \u0026amp; Cold Tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses For Sprinter® Boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinter® Boxwood has an upright habit and rounded, compact nature. It maintains its color and rounded shape but with a slight bushy nature, unless pruned for a tighter, more manicured look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a dense, uniform hedge to define garden beds or pathways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhance the base of your home with lush greenery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line walkways or garden edges with a tidy and polished look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for framing patios, entryways, or outdoor seating areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for topiary shapes and structured designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eBoxwood Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby your Sprinter® in the first season and plant with Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood thrives in full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Avoid areas with poor drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from consistent watering in dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Give plants subjected to drying northern winds an application of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/home-and-garden\/organic-products\/wilt-stop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewilt-stop\u003c\/a\u003e and a long drink before winter to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprevent windburn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-creating-a-formal-boxwood-hedge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune lightly\u003c\/a\u003e in late spring or early summer after the first flush of growth to maintain shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a 3-4 inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to conserve moisture and protect roots from temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElevate Your Garden With Sprinter® Boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic offering from Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, the Sprinter® Boxwood is the ultimate combination of beauty, versatility, and low-maintenance care. Whether you're looking to create a polished hedge, a lush foundation planting, or an eye-catching container display, this fast-growing shrub delivers timeless elegance with minimal effort!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't wait to add the stunning Sprinter® Boxwood to your landscape! Visit Nature Hills Nursery to order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61471354913138,"sku":"23056E","price":27.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612736290869,"sku":"20458","price":119.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sprinter-boxwood-buxus-shrub-habit-2.jpg?v=1779311731"},{"product_id":"gatsby-gal-oakleaf-hydrangea","title":"Gatsby Gal™ Oakleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatsby Gal® Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Brenhill') is a dream of a Hydrangea. The compact Oakleaf shrub has massive blooms, growing a full foot or more long. The greenish-white florets turn into pure white panicles making an impressive display from mid-summer to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt blooms beginning in mid-summer but will continue blooming through the fall when the leaves and flowers begin to take on burgundy tones. The blooms are steadfast, too, appearing every year no matter the weather or soil pH. The textured leaves look fantastic even when not set off by the blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub was named the \"Must-Grow New Shrub for 2014\" by Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, and it definitely fits the bill! Hardy in USDA growing zones 5-9, these are compactly growing ornamental flowering shrubs that reach a mature height and width of 5-6 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in groups, it can look like a foot-thick snow bank has landed on top of the shrub. These compact shrubs look fantastic along your property division for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy and screening\u003c\/a\u003e and these shrubs are fantastic for erosion control and filling dangerous to mow hillsides with beautiful blooms! Pair with the blushing Gatsby Pink® Hydrangea for a beautiful pairing of pinks and white!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatsby Gal® Oakleaf Hydrangea is a great back-of-the-border shrub or a splendid foundation plant. The graceful white blooms look good with almost any type of landscape, making this a very versatile addition to your garden. Don't forget to snip a few for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebouquets\u003c\/a\u003e, but leave a few for the pollinators and for dried winter interest once the snows begin to fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenish to White Panicle Blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot Long Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Oakleaf Smaller Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall \u0026amp; Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges, Screening \u0026amp; Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-4-main-types-of-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e does best in full sun in cooler zones and partial to afternoon shade in hotter climates. This is an American native plant and handles almost any soil or weather that you can throw at it. Preferring moderately moist, well-drained soil with a 3-4 inch layer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e to insulate the roots and hold in moisture. This is already a tidy pant, but it takes pruning well if you need it even tighter. It blooms on old growth, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-prune-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e it after it finishes blooming in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately Moist Soil \u0026amp; Mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou definitely want to invite Gatsby Gal® to your garden party! Hurry and order this gorgeous white Oakleaf Hydrangea from NatureHills.com today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612752773173,"sku":"23166E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":61565756572018,"sku":"20650E","price":90.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/gatsby-gal-oakleaf-hydrangea.jpg?v=1775652480"},{"product_id":"sonic-bloom-pink-weigela","title":"Sonic Bloom® Pink Reblooming Weigela","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a sonic BOOM, this fabulous Weigela variety bursts upon the scene with an explosion of color! A fantastic offering from the gardens of Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, each tiny blossom of the Sonic Bloom® Pink Reblooming Weigela (Weigela florida SONIC BLOOM 'Bokrasopin') appears clothed in stunning, hot pink with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/add-passion-to-the-landscape-with-red-and-pink-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeep pink\u003c\/a\u003e throat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multitude of blooms appear in May, clustered along the branches in such profusion of flowers that your shrub will, at times, appear to be nothing more than a mound of colorful blooms. Then you enjoy a rebloom again, and again! Much to the delight of your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators and beneficial insects\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flowers recede and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/8-plants-that-rebloom-for-3-seasons-of-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erebloom\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll begin to notice the dramatic, dark green foliage that fills out the few spaces between the blossoms - which continue to rebloom until the first frost! Sonic Bloom® doesn't need deadheading and provides a remarkable show - from spring through fall! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, there is little that fazes this adaptable shrub!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela is a very dense shrub with a mounded nature! It's perfect for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efoundation plantings\u003c\/a\u003e that bump up the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecurb appeal\u003c\/a\u003e with three seasons of color! Create vivid backdrops and hedges with these mid-sized flowering ornamental bushes! Overall, it's a very hardy shrub that works well in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e, as an ornamental hedge along an outbuilding, or even just planted singly for a strong accent in your yard. Mix and match with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=sonic%20bloom%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSonic Bloom® Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e for a varied mixed border in front of a hedge or dark evergreens for a dramatic display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready with your camera, because pollinators and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will flock to your Sonic Bloom®, but deer will pass it by. Set up some hummingbird feeders and a comfy chair, because you're about to find out quickly why groups of hummers are referred to as 'charms'! Snip a few blooms for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-plants-you-need-in-your-summer-cut-flower-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e, or just enjoy the flowers all growing season in your porch planters and adorning your driveway. Try creating a flowering hedge that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escreens\u003c\/a\u003e your front yard from the sidewalk for just a touch of pretty privacy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Pink Trumpet-Shaped Blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Pink Throats Like Bulls-Eyes For Pollinators \u0026amp; Hummingbirds!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReblooming - Spring-Fall Flowers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Season Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Well in Planters, Backdrops \u0026amp; Hedges, Specimen \u0026amp; Foundations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pretty shrub may look high-maintenance, but it's actually quite easy to grow. Plant in full sun for the best color. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-weigelas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWeigela shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e require at least six hours a day, with eight or more just improving the color and quality. Super easy to grow and doesn't fuss or require fussing, Weigela are very late to leaf out in spring, so be patient if you don't see signs of life on your shrub. Doing best in average garden soils, Weigela enjoys moderate moisture levels. Weigela does need well-drained soils but is not particular on the soil type. A generous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain soil moisture in the ground as well as insulates the root system from heat and chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigela won't need much \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/spring-pruning-and-what-shrubs-to-leave-alone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e, or deadheading in order to rebloom. However, if you wish to give them some pruning, just be sure to do it right after that first spring flush of color. Weigela does benefit from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erenewal pruning\u003c\/a\u003e every few years, with the oldest stems removed that are not as productive to keep the shrub dense, loaded in blooms and lushly covered in foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Enriched Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Spring Bloom \u0026amp; No Deadheading Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the head-turning Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Spilled Wine® Weigela from Nature Hills today! You'll become an aficionado of these marvelous little shrubs. Don't miss your chance! Order Spilled Wine® for your landscape this season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonic Bloom® Pink Reblooming Weigela is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Flowering Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that provide extended color, and you'll find great inspiration in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/5-low-maintenance-flowering-shrubs-that-bloom-all-summer\" title=\"5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer\"\u003e5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer\u003c\/a\u003e. This versatile shrub works beautifully in mixed plantings with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butterfly-and-pollinator-plants\" title=\"Shop Butterfly and Pollinator Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ebutterfly and pollinator plants\u003c\/a\u003e and can serve as an informal hedge when planted in groups. For more weigela varieties and expert tips, explore our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e and read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/our-top-5-favorite-weigela-shrubs\" title=\"Our Top 5 Favorite Weigela Shrubs!\"\u003eOur Top 5 Favorite Weigela Shrubs!\u003c\/a\u003e to discover which cultivars might work best in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61280908673394,"sku":"23321E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612757753909,"sku":"19986","price":43.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612757884981,"sku":"20107","price":82.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sonic-bloom-pink-weigela.jpg?v=1775655616"},{"product_id":"kodiak-black-honeysuckle-bush","title":"Kodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor intense color and rugged nature, order a reliable shrub that is worth its weight in gold! The Proven Winners® Kodiak® Black Diervilla (Diervilla rivularis 'SMNDRSF') is an easy solution to even your worst landscape challenges! It is a rugged high performer for full sun, part sun, or shade locations. Kodiak can take just about any soil type, as well. Kodiak® Black is rarely damaged by deer. It's disease-resistant, pest-free, and truly easy care! This versatile plant is a rare gem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest of all? It's absolutely breathtaking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub with a dense nature and mounding habit. It features extraordinary dark, burgundy-black foliage! You'll love the way the clusters of yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms stand out against the dramatic leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early summer through the fall, each delicate blossom features protruding, white stamens for an additional decorative note. The effect of the yellow against the deep, contrasting color of the leaves is gorgeous. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/a\u003e, honey bees and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e love them, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage color is most intense in spring and fall, with autumn tones deepening to a burnished purple. Kodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle provides that arresting display, exhibiting deep burgundy hues so dark that they're almost black in tone. The glossy foliage is most impressive in full sun (or part shade), and Kodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle is one of the best shade-tolerant shrubs you'll find on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native cultivar may be called \"Bush Honeysuckle\" but it is not invasive! It simply spreads politely and keeps to itself without jumping any borders. Dwarf Bush \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bushes-and-shrubs\/bushes-and-shrubs-varieties\/honeysuckle-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHoneysuckle\u003c\/a\u003e thrives in sun or shade, and is a sound ecological choice. Growing 3-4 feet in height and spreading 4-5 feet wide, these vigorous and incredibly adaptable shrubs thrive throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can even grow these in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/floral-designing-for-containers-and-arrangements-with-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eoutdoor containers\u003c\/a\u003e as your Filler plants. Use several Kodiak® Black plants around your centered Thriller or focal point plant. The deliciously dark foliage is bound to make your Thriller pop! Or use the dramatic dark foliage as the Thriller and skirt it in Spillers like golden Creeping Jenny, soothing green Blue Rug Juniper, or equally dark and dramatic Black Scallop Ajuga!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavvy property owners know that low-maintenance plants are a great idea! Why not use this sun and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/shrubs-for-shade-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-shady-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eshade-tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e shrub as the mainstay of your easy-care garden design? Consider this your \"go-to\" landscape solution to cover ground and fill wide, open areas with knockout color. Modern homes can use these shrubs en masse in wide planting beds. Save a little room for a few bright flowering accent plants, and you'll be ready to relax in your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage color is sophisticated enough to hold its own in high-end formal landscapes. But it's absolutely charming in Cottage gardens or as accents in modern courtyards, as well. Leverage their rich, dark leaves to add depth to all of your plantings, and you'll tie the entire design together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow it to create natural-looking drifts for a very appealing look with a touch of visual drama! The only thing you'll really have to do is plan for Kodiak® Black to reach its full mature spread. Plant them 3 ½ feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. They'll grow together and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Bush Honeysuckle as a mid-sized, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e groundcover to add depth to the look of your garden beds. Stop trying to mow a dangerous hillside by planting these flowering shrubs instead! Halt \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/about-erosion-control-and-top-five-plants-for-erosion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esoil erosion\u003c\/a\u003e on those same hills or along the upper banks of a water feature, stream or pond. Allow these durable plants to spread out in a mounded form. They'll fill in your wide, open areas with brilliant color, butterflies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Kodiak® Black as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccent shrub\u003c\/a\u003e throughout your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/preparing-a-feast-for-your-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterfly\u003c\/a\u003e gardens, and around \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e gardens, and because of that dramatic fall color, it’s especially wonderful to use where you'll see it during halftime at your Football Watch parties or around the fall firepit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude these all along the mid-ground of your mixed shrub border or as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow hedges\u003c\/a\u003e. They'll make a fantastic contrast in front of flowering trees and taller shrubs. Use them as a solid backdrop for smaller perennials in a Butterfly Garden. Of course, you can also add them to your foundation planting for a bold, deep foliage accent. What could be more captivating? The eye can't help but be drawn to such a dramatic color, so different from the expected greens and bright flower tones usually present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you heard of Black Gardens? They are a trendy take on the traditional Moon Garden, using a reverse of the traditional all-white garden border. Kodiac Black should definitely be considered for these unusual, restful retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever you place them, be sure to snip them regularly to include the lush foliage in your cut flower arrangements! We'd call Kodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle a \"plant it and forget about it\" plant if it wasn't so pretty! You'll notice these plants every day, although you won't have to fuss over them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Yellow Flowers Draw Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic Burgundy-Purple Foliage \u0026amp; Stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Cultivar is Well-Behaved \u0026amp; Not Invasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Soil Stabilizer for Slopes \u0026amp; Embankments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate Fantastic Focal Points, Hedges \u0026amp; Backdrops With Very Little Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best foliage color, plant it in full sun where it will get 6 or more hours of sun a day. However, it will also perform well in partially shady areas. We've seen it do well even in shade situations. Provide a consistent, moderate amount of water on a regular basis for best results. It is adaptive to a variety of soils and quite hardy. Every other year, add a top dressing of a three-inch layer of arborist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll keep the root system cool and moist. Mulch between plants also helps keep new mass plantings weed-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily keep them manicured with regular pruning in early spring to shape or shorten them. Or, let it do its thing for a more natural look. Should you need to prune, do so in the late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows Well in Full Sun, Part Shade or Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Range of Well-Drained Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular Moderate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e If Needed - Late Winter or Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Tend to Leave it Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle is one of the Proven Winners® series so you can be assured of its performance in your own yard year after year. Order enough to complete your project today from NatureHills.com and gain the most versatile, adaptable flowering ornamental shrub possible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334458466674,"sku":"23101E","price":25.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":51770449166706,"sku":"22441E","price":42.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612759392309,"sku":"20449","price":85.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/kodiak-black-honeysuckle-bush-diervilla-rivularis.jpg?v=1775651361"},{"product_id":"sunjoy-tangelo-barberry","title":"Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to imagine a more beautiful shrub than one ablaze in spicy accents of orange and yellow...and Proven Winners® Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry PP#26,546 (Berberis thunbergii SUNJOY 'O'Byrne') will bring that type of dazzling display to your yard this year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach diminutive leaf is an artistic demonstration of natural beauty with its tangerine-orange hue outlined with delicate chartreuse margins. The effect of the uniquely-colored foliage on this dense shrub is simply breathtaking! Tiny yellow flowers accent the shrub in spring and your Tangelo™ becomes a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-color-flowers-do-bees-like\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinator\u003c\/a\u003e hotspot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry has a mounded habit that grows naturally beautiful but is amenable to a bit of pruning if you so desire. Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry maintains its colorful appearance from spring through fall, and its hardy nature brings it back again year after year! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, these 3-4 foot tall and wide deciduous shrubs hold their own against larger trees and shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStronger growing than other variegated cultivars, Sunjoy® Barberry are certified wheat-rust resistant. Highly deer-resistant, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebirds will adore\u003c\/a\u003e the tiny berries that form in the fall. But this is part of the reason, that in some areas Barberry performs \"too well\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out if you can safely grow these delightfully colorful shrubs in your community. Type in your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder, located above the Plant Highlights to find out, or contact your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-resource-find-your-local-ag-extension\"\u003eCounty Extension Office\u003c\/a\u003e. We follow all federal and state regulations to the letter. In fact, we've invested in the Green Industry's premier online regulation software, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e. That system \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/protecting-you-your-plants-your-house-and-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblocks\u003c\/a\u003e the shipment of all invasive pests and plant material from entering your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA zingy accent to spice up your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted as a border or hedge, Sunjoy® Tangelo™ makes an outstanding decorative statement. However, even planting just one in a drab corner of the yard can add a splash of invigorating color to your home! Pot up in large containers or plant in the ground to accent either side of your front steps, or mark the entrance into your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/hedge-vs-fence-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving fences\u003c\/a\u003e are less expensive than hardscaped, so add Tangelo™ as a colorful hedge to jazz up the visual impact of mature evergreen hedges, mixed shrub borders, or windbreaks. Create a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esolid screen\u003c\/a\u003e by planting them two feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. You'll have an instant garden \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efocal point\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorns are located along the branches, so you'll be able to direct traffic and protect your property with this variety. Sunjoy® Barberry makes a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egreat deterrent\u003c\/a\u003e under windows and at your property line. If you are on a corner lot, you'll know that the struggle is real. This plant tells the neighborhood to \"stay off the grass\", but in a handsome way. Try mixing with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=sunjoy%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSunjoy® Barberries\u003c\/a\u003e for a showy contrast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these low-maintenance shrubs in commercial landscapes where the bold color will certainly catch the eye! They'll help you maximize the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/accent-plants-in-a-landscape-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecurb appeal\u003c\/a\u003e of your home, business, or both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant Orange \u0026amp; Chartreuse Ornamental Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny Yellow Blossoms for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded Compact Form \u0026amp; Strong Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Barrier Plant, Colorful Accents, Backdrops \u0026amp; Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarberries develop the best color in full sun for best results and handle some shade too, but the color just won't be as bright in partially shaded locations. Any type of well-drained, slightly acidic soil with average moisture access is perfect for these shrubs! Keep your plant watered during each summertime using the \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-right-way-to-water-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinger Test\u003c\/a\u003e\" while your plant is young. Barberry is very adaptable and tolerant of many conditions, so won't require a lot of care from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, use a fertilizer formula for acid-loving plants according to label directions. Add a thick 3-4 inch layer of arborist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e, pine bark or pine straw mulch over the root system, which will also help keep the soil slightly acidic and retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePruning after flowering\u003c\/a\u003e, or shear into a more formal shape. But little pruning is required unless you wish to change its shape or overall size. Wear thick, leather gloves before working with Barberry! Sunjoy® Tangelo™ is versatile and hardy, possessing burn and rust resistance, as well as being drought tolerant and seldom eaten by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/Deer-Resistant-Landscape-Design-Plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun For Best Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly Acidic Well-Drained Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture - Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune\/Shear Right After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer, Pest \u0026amp; Disease Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor unique foliage, you can't go wrong with the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® showy marvel, the Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry is a prime example! The two-toned leaves and easy-care nature combine to make this unique Barberry variety an easy choice for your home this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459089266,"sku":"23040E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51820392841586,"sku":"20505","price":99.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sunjoy-tangelo-barberry-berberis-thunbergii.jpg?v=1775618293"},{"product_id":"miss-violet-butterfly-bush","title":"Miss Violet Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-blooming, fast-growing, drought tolerant, non-invasive, deer resistant...the list goes on and on! The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Violet Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x 'Miss Violet') seems to have it all as a hardy perennial shrub, but then consider the addition of brilliant, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-best-smelling-perennials-for-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efragrant\u003c\/a\u003e blooms and you have a plant that is nothing short of amazing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss Violet is a Butterfly Bush variety with long, clustered, densely-packed spikes of violet blossoms! These vivid fragrant blooms reach out and arch over the dark green foliage in late summer and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtinue their show into fall\u003c\/a\u003e! The aromatic foliage and airy branching are tightly branched!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe irresistible fragrance and color act like a beacon to pollinators, including the butterflies that will hasten to your yard in droves to partake of Miss Violet's delicious nectar. The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Miss Violet Butterfly Bush is a deciduous, ornamental shrub with an upright habit and semi-compact nature throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss Violet would be perfect for a wildlife garden but is certainly a welcome addition to any spot where you can sit back and witness the floral show and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/preparing-a-feast-for-your-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinator-heaven\u003c\/a\u003e it creates. Use it as a back-row plant in your perennial garden or dressing up a foundation border. Not only will Miss Violet add flair in the later summer months, but even when it isn't in bloom the green will make a stunning backdrop for other perennials!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bushes have always been beloved by gardeners! Must-haves for the pollinator garden and cut flower border, these fragrant blossoms stand out indoors and out! Add it to your smaller cottage gardens too! Their easy-care nature and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etidy form\u003c\/a\u003e make these ideal for commercial sites and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/catch-the-drift-on-mass-planting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003een masse\u003c\/a\u003e plantings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat Spires of Violet Flower Clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense Round Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator Nectar \u0026amp; Pollen Resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lasting Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous Backdrops, Specimens, Butterfly Gardens \u0026amp; Focal Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e are relatively easy to grow! When picking out a planting site, look for somewhere in full sun with well-drained soil. This will ensure your shrub is happy from the start. You'll want to water well during the first year to help it get established, but after that, these shrubs can be low-moisture needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating a 3-4 inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulching\u003c\/a\u003e around the bottom will help regulate temperatures and conserve water. Buddleia is a woody shrub in warmer areas but is typically treated much more like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e in colder climates. You'll want to cut back all stems in late winter before the growing season starts. This helps the plant develop new fresh growth from down low. Plus, if you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeadhead\u003c\/a\u003e the shrub throughout its blooming season, it'll encourage the plant to produce new flowers and continue blooming. You can also try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erenewal pruning\u003c\/a\u003e by removing a third of the oldest growth every 3-5 years. Mow or trim back suckers if they are not desired each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Be Perennial \u0026amp; Deciduous Shrubs Depending on your Climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead to Keep The Non-Invasive Flowers Returning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Proven Winners® \"Miss series\", Miss Violet will have no concerns with self-seeding and will become a beautiful non-invasive variety for your landscape. Plant a Miss Violet Butterfly Bush today and begin to reap the rewards of this amazing selection with the help of Nature Hills Nursery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459548018,"sku":"23049E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51685814960498,"sku":"20448","price":82.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/miss-violet-butterfly-bush-buddleia-x.jpg?v=1775618437"},{"product_id":"yuki-cherry-blossom-deutzia","title":"Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eGorgeous Blossoms Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretty Pink Flower Buds Develop in Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate, Fine-Textured Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurgundy Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovely Arching Branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Groundcover or in Shrub Borders or Mass Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect in an Outdoor Container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbirds Adore Them!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Nectar Resource for Honey Bees and Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough, Adaptable and Easy Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-Tested by the Proven Winners® Team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnchanted by Cherry Blossoms, but aren't able to add a tree at this time? You are in luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone can grow the diminutive ornamental shrub, Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia (Deutzia x 'NCDX2' PP#28347)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Enjoy the same evocative look and delicate beauty in your space. It can be grown in the ground, or in an outdoor container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia delivers a sumptuous display of color in early spring and in fall. You'll be amazed at its impact, even though it requires very little room (and even less of your precious time!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardy shrub has so much to offer. \u003cstrong\u003eIts vibrant with 3 seasons of interest, and develops the most exquisite flowers from late spring into early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile small on their own, the blossoms gather together in larger clusters on short panicles. They are held prominently just above the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intricate, bell-shaped blossoms feature delicate, multi-toned coloring. The outside of each pink petal is highlighted by a tiny white margin. Inside the bloom, you'll be delighted with a lighter, creamy-pink shade and a show of pert, yellow stamens at the centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuki’s dark green leaves provide a handsome backdrop for the Cherry Blossom-like flowers. With arching branches, they'll add a graceful accent all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe amazed again in autumn, as those same leaves transition to a lively burgundy. \u003cstrong\u003eHow nice to have such spicy color in your autumn landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese deciduous, ornamental shrubs stay compact and grow into a pretty, rounded ball. It's blessedly low maintenance and easy to grow. Even deer tend to leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have the room, order several Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia to maximize the impact of this charmer in your landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e. But even a single one will become a sweetly radiant presence in your yard from spring through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let it's tender good looks fool you. This durable shrub can be used in some tough conditions with a consistent amount of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful groundcover. It easily creates a carpet of color on a sunny slope, and adds definition to any bare spot you might have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's fantastic as a long, low hedge along the length of your planting beds. Let it hide the unsightly bare stems of \"leggy\" shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a solid fill, plant 10-inches apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Add staggered, zigzagging rows 10 inches apart to create a mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch between each plant, and keep new mass plantings weeded. It won't take long before they grow together and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse single plants as specimens at points of transition in your yard. Pair with a Ninebark shrub, or let it soften the look of an evergreen. \u003cstrong\u003ePeople adore these plants, and will take the time to stop and study them\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, you can decorate your life with pretty Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia in outdoor containers. Grow them as a single species, or add as a very special \"Filler\" in extra-large seasonal containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider popping them into your foundation plantings. Mass them on either side of your front door for a welcoming touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia is a wonderful way to enhance the look of your garden, balcony, porch or patio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Get that delicate look you crave, for very little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this eminently desirable deciduous shrub a spot in full sun or part sun. It requires at least four hours of direct sunlight a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeutzia needs well-drained soil, and a regular amount of supplemental water. If your soil retains water for a long time, you'll want to bring in additional soil to create a raised bed. The higher the bed, the closer you'll be able to study your plant in bloom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch is a good idea for these plants. Just be sure to pull back the mulch from around the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful blooms develop on previous years' wood. Wait until after flowering to lightly prune to shape and remove the spent flower panicles directly after flowering. It's a happy task, and gives you time to appreciate time with your Yuki Cherry Blossom®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be thrilled to receive your box of high-quality plant material right at your doorstep. Our expert growers take special pride in this small, loveable shrub. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder your Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61284151427442,"sku":"23097E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43612782788661,"sku":"20264","price":66.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/yuki-cherry-blossom-deutzia.jpg?v=1775651278"},{"product_id":"pearl-glam-beautyberry","title":"Pearl Glam® Beautyberry","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eExceptionally Showy Display Pearl Glam® Beautyberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock-Solid Ornamental Features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Purple Foliage All Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome White Blooms in Late Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Need to Mess With Deadheading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDazzling Purple Berries for Fall Decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Pollinating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in Containers as an Incredible \"Thriller\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Hybrid Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful Upright Habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRumored to Repel Mosquitos!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Don't Prefer the Taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll become a huge fan of Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa x 'NCCX2'). This cultivated hybrid flowering shrub turns the ornamental display of the species way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll enjoy a front-row seat for super-showy features. With bold purple foliage and glamorous \"pearls\" of purple berries—this beautiful shrub never fails to draw the eye in any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant it in the ground, or use it as a \"Thriller\" in outdoor containers on your balcony, patio or porch. Pearl Glam® will rock your world!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven a single Pearl Glam® Beautyberry will produce hundreds of those outstanding berries. It stays slim and stands upright to fit even small-space gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Glam® was field-tested by the Proven Winner® team for years. It combines the best attributes of its parent plants to provide enhanced dark purple foliage and white clusters of summer blossoms all along the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterflies love the late-season nectar resource. Don't be surprised to see Monarchs fill up before their annual migration south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the flowers are done, watch as the bright clusters of violet-purple berries appear all along the branches. \u003cstrong\u003eYou won't believe the intensity of this remarkable fall display!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese gorgeous \"pearls\" delight both you and your local songbirds. But deer tend to leave this one alone. It's even reputed to be a natural mosquito repellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd several near your patio to test the theory!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Glam® Beautyberry is a deciduous shrub that is resistant to disease, deer and pests, and requires little or no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the branches and berries to elegant floral arrangements in the fall. Let them dry indoors for a show of texture and color all winter long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Glam® Beautyberry is an exceptional and unique shrub with a great deal to offer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It takes up little space but makes a big impact. Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Pearl Glam® Beautyberry in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese versatile shrubs are triple threats with foliage, flowers and fall berries. Use them to amp up the appeal of your landscaping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a low hedge with several planted in a row. Plant it straight or curve it to follow the lay of your land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant two feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. The branches will grow together and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass a display to fill a bare, open spot in full sun. Stagger additional rows two feet apart, using a zigzagging planting pattern. Mulch between shrubs and keep new mass plantings weeded until they touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImagine how flash your patio can look with a rich, burgundy purple border of Pearl Glam® Beautyberry defining it in your space. These plants are so easy to grow, and give a long-lasting display of color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartner these with other dark-foliage shrubs for a wonderfully gothic look. Just say Heathcliff helped you plant them! You'd be surprised how restful this kind of moody planting becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop the clear lavender tones of Life's Little Pleasures Miniature Roses along the base of your Pearl Glam® Beautyberry. If you love purple, you can go all out with Purple Coneflower and Ebb Tide Rose in a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Glam® is a great size for modern lots. Use it as a virtuoso backdrop for smaller perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a truly modern cutting garden. Add it to a mixed shrub border with French Pussy Willow, Renaissance Spirea, Sensation Lilac, Summer Soirée Rose of Sharon, Witch Hazel and Red Twig Dogwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll get a great-looking, easy-care garden feature, and grow plenty of material for cut flower arrangements all year-long\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Pearl Glam® Beautyberry in full sun. They'll need at least six hours of direct sunlight for the most amazing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will do best in well-drained soil. If you have wet soils that stay damp after a rain, add additional dirt in a mound 18 inches high by three feet wide. Plant in that mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will need a medium amount of water on a regular basis, especially during their first season. If you are growing them in containers, please ensure they get the water they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \"Finger Test\" to determine if they need supplemental water. Poke your finger in the ground near the root system. If it's getting dry, soak them. If it is still moist, skip the watering and check the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a three-inch layer of wood chip mulch over their roots to cut down on surface evaporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch slowly breaks down over time to improve your soil. It's a good thing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune in early spring. In the coldest rated zone, you may see winter die-back. Prune it back at a 45-degree angle above an outward-facing bud. Just watch as new growth emerges from the roots to flower and fruit that same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Glam Beautyberry is a good time! Add one or many more to your lineup this season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724543848818,"sku":"23061E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/pearl-glam-beautyberry-callicarpa-x.jpg?v=1775618532"},{"product_id":"beyond-midnight-bluebeard","title":"Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous deep blue shrub, the Proven Winners® Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard PP#27426 ( Caryopteris x clandonensis 'CT-9-12') is a lovely shrub, with a rounded nature and deep green coloring. However, its true value is seen as the season progresses. Long stems shoot up above the glossy, dark-green foliage in late summer, clothed in a multitude of delicate, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/classic-colors-blue-and-purple-flowering-perennials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edeep-blue\u003c\/a\u003e blossoms. The shrub is so populated with long wands of dark blue color that it has the effect of turning the vibrant green shrub into a veritable \"ball of blue\" in the landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable flowers last into fall, providing a lively show at a time when other plants are fading. Beyond Midnight® isn't just a pretty face! It's also beloved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebutterflies, bees\u003c\/a\u003e, and hummingbirds who are sure to appreciate its presence in your yard and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elate-season\u003c\/a\u003e nourishment it provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour ColorChoice® Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard is a deciduous, ornamental shrub with a compact form and dense nature. Even though wildlife love it, destructive deer and rabbits will pass it by. Growing throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these deeply saturated leaves and flowers grow just 2-3 feet tall and about 2 feet wide!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Midnight® Bluebeard would look great in a mixed border, or when used as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebright accent\u003c\/a\u003e and facer planting along the front of your foundation hedges or an evergreen hedgerow. Line garden edges and pathways with these low-growing deeply-hued flowers! Line up a row of these marvelous plants to create a solid, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elow-growing\u003c\/a\u003e hedge. They'll accent your walkways, sidewalks, and along your driveway, and help define your garden border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic specimens and groupings for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e Garden, and in your perennial border. Beyond Midnight® is even small and hardy enough to use in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e, where its versatile nature is even more pronounced as you can easily move them from the patio to the poolside!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\"\u003eRock Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e are ideal locations where these drought-tolerant shrubs thrive. Butterfly Gardens will benefit from Beyond Midnight® blooms. Pair with early blooming and mid-season bloomers to support your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. Plus you will have plenty of blooms to snip for indoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecut flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Blue Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic Silvery Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Well In Containers \u0026amp; As Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Landscape Use, Low Hedges, Edging \u0026amp; Facer Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Midnight® is adaptable to full sun in all climates and partial shade in warmer growing zones. Growing best in a variety of soil, adapting to any as long as they are well-drained, while also remaining salt-tolerant and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e once established. A 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e is a great idea to retain additional needed moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluebeards bloom on this year's wood (new growth) and can be hard-pruned to maintain their trim shape. Growing as perennials in colder climates, leaving the foliage in place over winter to protect the crown from winter weather. In Zones 5 and 6, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e them back to the ground each spring before they start to grow. In Zones 7, 8, and 9, you can trim them back by half each year in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable To A Variety Of Well-Drained Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms On New Wood - Prune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Pest-Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive blue flowers on a robust, hardy shrub make the Proven Winner® Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard bush a prime pick for your yard this year! Order these pollinator-friendly shrubs and enjoy them delivered to your doorstep from NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612783935541,"sku":"23067E","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/beyond-midnight-bluebeard-caryopteris-x-clandonensis.jpg?v=1775618617"},{"product_id":"golden-ticket-privet","title":"Golden Ticket® Privet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/great-shrub-alternatives-for-high-maintenance-favorites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enon-invasive versio\u003c\/a\u003en of the classic landscape hedge shrub? Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Golden Ticket® Privet PP27,301 (Ligustrum x vicaryi 'NCLX1') is the very first sterile, non-invasive Privet. It doesn't have any of the Privet's bad qualities, but all of them are good ones!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful foliage is glossy and thick. It starts the growing season bright yellow and ages to gentle chartreuse. The white sprays of spring flowers add to the shrub's beauty and feed plenty of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e! You will enjoy the bloom as they are wonderfully fragrant too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Ticket® by Proven Winners® ColorChoice® forms dense, leafy walls and creates a lot of privacy very quickly. Unfortunately, they also can be invasive, making a nuisance of themselves in your yard and naturalized areas when they escape their bounds. Nature Hills employs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e to protect ecosystems and native habitats by following all state and federal regulations that stop the shipment of potentially invasive plants into sensitive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivet has been used for a long time to block off views of air conditioners and other eyesores around the home! They would make a great \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/accent-plants-in-a-landscape-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccent\u003c\/a\u003e shrub as well as in bright green borders, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy screens\u003c\/a\u003e, and hedges. This is a great plant to use for screening. Imagine a pretty, living green wall around your pool deck or outdoor dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color combo of this deciduous Privet makes it like a beacon among the evergreens in your foundation and border plantings. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLeft to grow naturally\u003c\/a\u003e, these tidy and fluffy chartreuse shrubs become brilliant privacy shrubs that provide year-round screening!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate outdoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egarden room walls\u003c\/a\u003e that wrap you in bright and colorful greenery, reduce noise, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-deciduous-trees-for-windbreaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblock wind\u003c\/a\u003e, and provide high, property division! Screen off your dining or poolside seating areas, or encircle your patio with lush seclusion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix these 4-6 foot tall shrubs with the 8-10 foot tall \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/privet-golden-vicary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGolden Vicary\u003c\/a\u003e Privet for a layered effect in the garden. Both of these golden plants shining in the sun! Not only does the Golden Ticket® Privet look great in your landscape, but the strong stems and architectural structure of the leaves also make it a great filler in cut flower \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebouquets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Golden-Chartreuse Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasantly Fragrant White Flower Sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile-Version of the Great Privet Hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy \u0026amp; Compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for Privacy, Windbreaks \u0026amp; Hedges \u0026amp; Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Privet does well in either sun or part shade, but the color will be better the more sun it has. It will tend toward darker greens in shadier situations. Provide a well-drained site with regular moisture access throughout the year. Water deeply and regularly after its initial planting, but once it is established, Privet shrubs become drought-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant with Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e for lifelong symbiotic support, and regular moisture access during that first year. A spring application of fertilizer keeps your shrubs growing green! Provide a 3-4 inch deep top-dressing of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to hold moisture, insulate the roots, reduce weed competition, and add a finishing touch to your garden design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivet doesn't need any heavy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/privet-hedge-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e to maintain its beautiful vase-like shape but can handle it well if a tighter hedge is desired. Leave these shrubs to grow naturally to enjoy the blooms and fruit for your wildlife. If you want all this, then choose to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erenewal prune\u003c\/a\u003e every 3-5 years. Remove the older, fatter branches out at the main trunk or from the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture For Best Results \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest, Saline\/Coastal \u0026amp; Disease-Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou really can't go wrong adding these bright shrubs to your landscape! Order your Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Golden Ticket® Privet with confidence today at Nature Hills Nursery and enjoy having your new landscape delivered to your door!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724424606066,"sku":"23206E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/golden-ticket-privet-ligustrum-x-vicaryi.jpg?v=1775653186"},{"product_id":"gatsby-pink-oakleaf-hydrangea","title":"Gatsby Pink™ Oakleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great Gatsby Pink® Hydrangea bush (Hydrangea quercifolia 'JoAnn') is an unforgettable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/unraveling-hydrangeas-pt-ii-woody-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOakleaf\u003c\/a\u003e Hydrangea that is a stunner all summer long! The large, nodding florets are a rich pink and bloom on extra tall wands, from summer and continuing into fall. The oak-shaped leaves are lush and pretty all season, too. When the air begins to turn crisp in the fall, they take on an eye-catching burgundy shade that adds depth and drama to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms are not pH sensitive and keep that gorgeous pink hue until fall, when they pale out to tan and persist for fall and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter interest\u003c\/a\u003e. Pollinators will adore the blossoms and you may even have a chance at attracting a hummingbird or two! You'll love the textured green leaves, even when these lovely shrubs are not in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatsby Pink® is a Proven Winners® ColorChoice®. This means that it was chosen for its performance as well as its beauty. It must be rigorously tested in trial gardens all over the world and prove itself to be healthy and vigorous as well as colorful. Thriving throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9, these large shrubs can obtain a mature height of 6-8 feet tall and a similar mature spread, making them fantastic shelterbelts for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebirds and wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e, screening and privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are an impressive foundation and privacy hedge shrub! The handsome leaves and rounded form are perfect against your home or an outbuilding to soften edges. Use along your property lines for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escreening\u003c\/a\u003e from nosy neighbors, or to easily block an unsightly view. Hide the HVAC unit or a utility box with a single well-placed bush. For a neat specimen, limb up the lower branches and expose the multi-stemmed framework for a unique \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/12-design-ideas-for-flowering-shrubs-grown-in-tree-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etree-form\u003c\/a\u003e accent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic backdrops in the garden and mixed shrub border, plant these throughout your landscape in groupings or in staggered rows for an informal look. Or go for the gusto and plant a row that divides your front yard from the sidewalk for some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\"\u003eserenity\u003c\/a\u003e and noise dampening. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCutting gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, Cottage borders and as focal points and anchors, Gatsby Pink® can do it all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall Pink Flowers All Summer Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Textured Oakleaf Shaped Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse For Fresh or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDried Bouquets\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful Burgundy Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation Plantings, Hedge, Privacy \u0026amp; Screening, \u0026amp; Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-4-main-types-of-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e handles most soil types, as long as they are well-drained. Gatsby Pink® does fine in sun or part shade. In the south, it appreciates afternoon shade and in the north, it prefers full sun, as long as it is protected from the coldest winds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant in soil\u003c\/a\u003e that's well-drained and enriched. Mulch the root system well and maintain moderate yet consistent moisture all growing season. It blooms on old growth, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-prune-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e it after it finishes blooming in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist Soil \u0026amp; Arborist Mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Oakleaf Hydrangeas After Blooms Fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Color Isn't pH-Sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis great Hydrangea is one of the most adaptable shrubs on the market today! A little care goes a long way and this hardy new selection of the incredible native Hydrangea will reward you with plush blooms all summer! Order one from the Hydrangea experts at NatureHills.com today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459023730,"sku":"23169E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612789407797,"sku":"22391","price":93.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/gatsby-pink-oakleaf-hydrangea.jpg?v=1775652485"},{"product_id":"azurri-blue-satin-rose-of-sharon","title":"Azurri Blue Satin™ Rose of Sharon Shrub","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual blue adds romance to your garden! The blue and purple bi-colored tropical-looking flowers of Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Azurri Blue Satin Hibiscus syriacus 'DVPazurri') are like individual Monet paintings in your garden! They catch your eye and then draw you in deeper with their unusual lavender-blue hues!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated to Tropical and Hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/there-is-just-something-about-a-hardy-hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e, Rose of Sharon (also known as Althea) are just as tropical looking, easy to care for, and resilient!! This very hardy Rose of Sharon is winter hardy to zone 5 to 9, and it's very low-maintenance! Each blossom has a purple-red eye and the trusses of blooms appear from summer and last until the autumn months!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzurri Blue Satin® is the first almost completely seedless Rose of Sharon! That means it spends all of its time and energy pumping out amazing flowers for you. Growing 5-8 feet in height and 4-5 feet in width, these Althea are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e and hardy flowering ornamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose of Sharon are vibrant flowering \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003especimens\u003c\/a\u003e for any sunny garden application you can think of! Soften the corner of a garage, or even your home, anchor a garden bed or border, or drop one as an impressive accent in the middle of a front yard berm! Then watch the butterflies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e check in! Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon will be the centerpiece of a large container planting or the talk of the neighborhood as a driveway hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix it into your perennial border or use it as a patio specimen plant - you really can't go wrong with this beauty. Create informal hedges and shelterbelts for birds to nest in and draw pollinators in! You'll gain pretty screening and property definition, plus some privacy around your outdoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egarden room\u003c\/a\u003e! This variety adds flowy elegant form to cottage gardens and mixed shrub borders and focal points in your landscape with Azurri Blue Satin® extended bloom! A few would even look great as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escreening\u003c\/a\u003e around pools and seating areas in the sun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiant Purple-Blue-Violet Blooms \u0026amp; Deep Red Eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeld in Tall Trusses - Bloom For Weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, Loose \u0026amp; Elegant Canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimens, Borders \u0026amp; Hedges, Full Sun Landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltheas performs well in almost any soil, except if it's too dry or too wet. This easy-care plant is a perfect choice, whether you are a beginner or have years of landscaping experience. Rose of Sharon loves sunshine! Plant it in a spot where they will get at least six hours of sunlight a day. Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Use a three-inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of arborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the top of the root system to keep them nice and cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pretty shrub blooms on new wood, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-rose-of-sharon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune Althea\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring to either shape or control the height. You'll have flowers later that season, no matter how tightly you trim them in spring. You can even train these shrubs into multi or single-stemmed tree forms! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor. Apply a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering plants at the same time. Follow application rates on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon actually has reduced seed production, making this plant nearly sterile. Use anywhere in your yard without worrying about nuisance seedlings. In some areas, these seeds can sprout, so Nature Hills employs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure these plants won't ship into areas where they can become a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Enriched Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged, Cold Hardy \u0026amp; Heat Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous \u0026amp; Very Low Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant \u0026amp; Seaside\/Salt Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces Very Few, to Any Viable Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzurri Blue Satin® is a real beauty that will add depth and a bit of tropical glamour to your garden. Buy a few and see for yourself this year at Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.column_stem{float: left;margin-left:2%;width: 46%;}\/*Clear floats after the columns *\/.row_stem:after {content: \"\";display: table;clear: both; }@media screen and (max-width: 700px) {.column_stem {width: 100%;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(138, 187, 84, 0.3); border-radius: 25px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\" style=\"margin-left: 2%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form vs. Shrub Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don’t forget to check which form you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row_stem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Form: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column_stem\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShrub Form:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334460465522,"sku":"23118E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/azurri-blue-satin-rose-of-sharon-hibiscus-syriacus.jpg?v=1775652013"},{"product_id":"lets-dance-rhythmic-blue-hydrangea","title":"Let's Dance® Rhythmic Blue™ Hydrangea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is your favorite color? Pink or Blue? The choice is yours with the new Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Let's Dance® Rhythmic Blue™ Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla LETS DANCE 'SMHMES14'). This latest addition to the Let's Dance Hydrangea series has truly amazing flowers! They easily shift from deep pink to vibrant blue, depending on how you treat the soil. You can also get a remarkable range of pink, blue, or even lavender colors if you want. Just play around with the soil pH and watch the magic happen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-4-main-types-of-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMacrophylla\u003c\/a\u003e with flowers that cover the shrub from top to bottom! The florets are a distinctive geometric shape and are closely packed forming big, rich, colorful mopheads that are held high on sturdy stems. This deciduous shrub will rebloom to provide you with months of beautiful, colorful flowers to enjoy. They bloom on new and old wood and are perfect for cut and dried flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhythmic Blue™ is a reliable performer. It has good wilt resistance and a tidy habit. It does well in a variety of light and soil conditions but likes moist soil and protection from the hottest afternoon sun. USDA growing zones 5-9 will see this gorgeous chameleon thrive in both sun and shade. Reaching 3-4 feet in mature height and width, these are compact, rounded shrubs that remain neat and tidy with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's Dance® Rhythmic Blue™ works in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esmallest garden\u003c\/a\u003e or urban courtyard! No matter the location, it never fails to stand out and shine! Anywhere you need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epop of color\u003c\/a\u003e will be brightened significantly with these vivid blossoms! Floral bouquets indoors, or mixed with Roses and other flowering shrubs outside, Let's Dance® boosts your mood! Even the dark green foliage looks great as a backdrop or among mixed-shrub borders. Patio \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eplanters and porch pots\u003c\/a\u003e, that are protected from the winter chill, suit these shrubs just fine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate long rows of bright blooms along your front or back yard property lines to screen and add privacy, while also adding a bright patch of color! Refresh a tired cottage garden or anchor perennial or pollinator beds with saturated blooms. No one will miss your house with a pair of these elegant flowering shrubs planted astride the driveway entrance, or on either side of the stairs leading to your front door! Enliven your home's foundation plantings with Rythmic Blue™!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant Mophead Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Be Deep Pink to Vibrant Blue \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/you-can-change-the-color-of-some-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDepending on pH\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms Profusely All Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Enough to Fit Into Any Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges \u0026amp; Rows, Container Gardens \u0026amp; More!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/unraveling-hydrangeas-pt-i-planting-pruning-and-care\"\u003eBigleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e loves the full sun for the strongest stems and biggest blooms. They also prefer partial shade, and afternoon shade in the hotter zones and the morning sun is their favorite! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant\u003c\/a\u003e in very well-drained moist soil and top off with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch for insulation and moisture retention. Prune Bigleaf varieties in the very early spring and only if needed. Trim off the winter dieback and remove the oldest, fattest stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately Moist Enriched Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-prune-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune Bigleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e After Flowering - Blooms on New Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease and Mildew Resistant \u0026amp; Salt Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly Adaptable Hardy \u0026amp; Carefree Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss out on the magic and order this choice Hydrangea for your garden today from Nature Hills! We're sure you'll love having Let's Dance® Rhythmic Blue™ Reblooming Hydrangea from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® as a flowering shrub that will match your garden decor with some easy pH magic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459744626,"sku":"23148E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":51773101048178,"sku":"20110","price":71.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/lets-dance-rhythmic-blue-hydrangea.jpg?v=1775652577"},{"product_id":"red-balloon-viburnum","title":"Red Balloon™ Viburnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes showy plants are divas. They require a lot of care and coddling. Red Balloon® Viburnum (Viburnum x 'Redell') is the exact opposite of that! This show-off is super easy to grow, even for the novice gardener! Gorgeous upright and rounded shrubs, these midsized ornamental deciduous plants reach a 6-8 feet mature height and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep green leaves unfurl in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/our-spring-blooming-favorites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eearly spring\u003c\/a\u003e, followed by pretty white flower clusters in April and May. But Red Balloon® really revs up come late summer when the flowers are replaced by very showy clusters of bright red berries. The clusters are fist-sized and look from a distance as if the shrub is covered in sparkling ruby-colored balloons. The foliage also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elights up the autumn\u003c\/a\u003e with wine-red color until frost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quilted green leaves are heavily textured and the flowers look like enormous fizzy foamy clusters of white. If you plant it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/viburnum-mohican\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMohican\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/viburnum-allegheny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlleghany\u003c\/a\u003e Viburnum, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-tree-pollination-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollination\u003c\/a\u003e will make the berries even more spectacular! Think of all the floral bouquets and fall décor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecraft projects\u003c\/a\u003e you'll enjoy, indoors and out with these vibrant shrubs! Plant among Winterberry Holly bushes and other Viburnum for berry-licious displays in summer, fall and persisting into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-sized ornamental shrub doesn't take up a lot of room at the back of your border or along your fence. It will quickly grow to its full size with very little muss or fuss from you! But the show it will put on is twice that big! These are fantastic front and back-yard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/accent-plants-in-a-landscape-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elandscaping shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e! You'll be in disbelief each spring and fall as your shrub alights in showy displays! Be sure to plant one or more in a very conspicuous place so you don't miss a minute of the show! Encircle a seating area in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-meditation-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eseclusion\u003c\/a\u003e and color, or add life and color to a mixed-shrub border that also provides lush \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy and screening\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredible songbird habitats and wildlife draw, the blooms alone will support all of your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e! Create shelterbelts, groupings and en masse swaths of plants that attract loads of backyard dwellers, but no deer! These shrubs form polite suckers at their bases and create thickets and naturalized swaths of incredible color but are readily controlled with a once-a-year pruning if spreading is not desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretty White Flowers \u0026amp; Incredibly Showy Red Fruit Clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured Deep Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Wildlife, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-plants-for-feeding-wildlife-in-the-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Shrub to Fill in a Big Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer to Autumn Color, Hedges, Privacy \u0026amp; Naturalizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper easy to grow in part sun to full sun, and appreciates moisture, these are cold- hardy shrubs in USDA growing zones 4 through 8. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-top-5-amazing-viburnum-shrubs-and-their-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eViburnum\u003c\/a\u003e fruit best in full sun but will also grow and flower beautifully in partial shade. Preferring moist, well-drained soil, these are widely adaptable to most soil types and moisture levels once established! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e only after the flowers fade, though you will miss out on those colorful berries! To control the size and maintain vigor without missing out on fruit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\"\u003erenewal prune\u003c\/a\u003e by removing the largest and oldest stems each winter to rejuvenate your shrub, and suckers can be removed at any time down to the ground. Resistant to deer, Black Walnut tree juglone, and cold, there's little that fazes these deciduous shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMulched\u003c\/a\u003e Beds \u0026amp; Moderate, Regular Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Flowering To Deadhead \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Don't Prefer the Taste \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/walnut-toxicity-and-juglone-resistant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJuglone\u003c\/a\u003e Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-Care \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Balloon® Viburnum will elevate your garden to higher places! Add head-turning curb appeal to your landscape today with these impressive four-season shrubs today from NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61482965041522,"sku":"23309E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/red-balloon-viburnum.jpg?v=1775655510"},{"product_id":"tiny-tuff-stuff-hydrangea","title":"Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eDainty Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea Is Tough as Nails!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue, Pink or White Blooms! Your Choice!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous Bloomer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers on New \u0026amp; Old Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect For Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDainty, Lace-Cap Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-Care, Hardy Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Mounded Habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery Cold Bud Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall and Versatile!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangeas are forever ingrained into the American garden scene. The beautiful flowers invoke images of white-picket fences, Nantucket beach homes, moss-draped southern mansions, and shady mountain paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, not every garden is big enough to enjoy these garden debutantes since they can often get very tall and wide, just one can completely fill the whole garden border!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, if you love Hydrangeas, but don't have space for them, you need to buy Tiny Tuff Stuff™ (Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD')! This Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Hydrangeas small size is perfect for urban lots and even containers for your porch or balcony!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely bud-hardy Mountain Hydrangea produces abundant lace-cap, flat-topped flowers comprised of delicate doubled sepals. Depending on your soil pH the flower color may range from blues in acidic soil, to pink in alkaline, or even white! Tiny Tuff Stuff™ leans towards the blue hue however, all colors this Hydrangea can possibly become are soft, pastel, and delicate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny Tuff Stuff™ blooms on both old and new wood, providing you with an abundance of dainty flowers that cover the plant every summer, all summer long into fall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep-green leaves on Tiny Tuff Stuff™ are more delicate and graceful than average Hydrangeas, keeping in tune with the elegant nature of this particular type of Hydrangea. Finely-textured and lightly toothed edges create a lovely backdrop for those lacy blooms. Harmonizing with other perennials and shrubs during the short time this tough little shrub isn't blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking on a mounded growth habit naturally, these are low-maintenance plants, that require little or no pruning to stay compact and tidy year-round! With all of the great looks and full-sized flowers of other hardy lacecaps, Tiny Tuff Stuff™ is sure to please!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget to plant a few extra so you can steal a few blooms for your vase! These make wonderful additions to bouquets and floral arrangements!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea In The Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny Tuff Stuff™ has a beautiful, shape and form, making it perfect as a low informal hedge or mid to front of the border edger shrub. Lovely pastel hues look great incorporated into mix-shrub borders and cutting gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, their size makes Tiny Tuff Stuff™ a great facer shrub in front of larger foundation hedges. The abundant lace-cap flowers keep on blooming from summer into fall. They are fantastically sized and tough enough to handle themselves in patio containers on an urban balcony, or in the border in a small courtyard!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft and delicate blooms and foliage make Tiny Tuff Stuff™ a dreamy focal point anywhere you can imagine planting it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips For Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching a demure 18-24\" in height and width, Tiny Tuff Stuff™ thrives in almost any condition - sun or shade, urban or country! It's an uber-hardy shrub that will come back year after year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing well in both full sun and part sun, Tiny Tuff Stuff™ does appreciate some afternoon shade during the worst of the summer's heat, especially in southern climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mountain Hydrangea can tolerate very cold winter conditions in USDA zones 5 through 9. Just make sure it has plenty of water. Mountain Hydrangea is not particular about soil type however, Tiny Tuff Stuff™ does like evenly moist soils for best performance. Add a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to help maintain the soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost soil pH will naturally have these lovelies in the blue range and to increase that tone, add aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage the best blue flower color possible. These will be in lavender to pink shades in alkaline soil and sometimes white as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Hydrangea appreciate a generous layer of mulch over the soil surface. This helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from both heat and chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny Tuff Stuff™ is so easy to care for, requiring very little in the way of maintenance. You can prune right after flowering if needed to remove any dead branches from winter. Flowering on both old and new wood, it comes back strong - even after a hard freeze!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care when applying lawn fertilizers near flowering shrubs. These high-nitrogen formulas are designed to produce foliage, but will not support flower development. Instead, apply an all-purpose fertilizer for blooming plants in early spring. Reapply in mid-summer, following label directions for application rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let the dainty flowers and elegant leaves fool you - the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea reviews are in, and this is a real winner! Order your own miniature Mountain Hydrangea from the expert growers at Nature Hills Nursery today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334458958194,"sku":"23170E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51773112254834,"sku":"20964","price":90.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/tiny-tuff-stuff-hydrangea.jpg?v=1775652707"},{"product_id":"forsythia-show-off-sugar-baby","title":"Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eSuperb Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Dwarf Stays Small Without Pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible Flower Power for Small Space Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric Yellow, Bell-Shaped Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely Early Spring Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare Branches Absolutely Packed With Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Early Nectar Resource for Beneficial Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Green Foliage All Growing Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and Disease-Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Garden Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in Full Sun or Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the boldest blooms come in petite packages! \u003cstrong\u003eGet more flowers per square inch than other Forsythia variety with the outstanding Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia\u003c\/strong\u003e (Forsythia 'NIMBUS' PP# 23838).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart the growing season off with an explosion of brilliant yellow blooms that last for weeks on end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may not believe your eyes when the bare, gray branches develop an incredibly lavish flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection is definitely not one of those huge Forsythia shrubs like your Grandpa used to have on the side of the garage! That was such a spectacular sight in spring...but took up way more room than you have right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact Show Off Sugar Baby fits nicely. It is a natural dwarf that \u003cstrong\u003eworks beautifully...even in the tightest foundation planting or side yard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also grow them in chic containers on a sunny balcony! This is the darling shrub used by professional landscaping companies as a \"Thriller\" in amazing springtime container gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese petite shrubs have an energetic, upright branch structure that looks great all year. But let's face it...it's their spring flowers that truly gives them their well-deserved place on people's \"short list\" of must-haves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis sweet little plant is completely covered from the ground to the tips of each stem with amazing sunshine-yellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. It literally offers more flowers per square inch than any other Forsythia on the market today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a long winter you just can't wait for spring to come back with a happy punch of color. Well, Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia is a tiny shrub with a big blast of spring color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy several, so you'll have plenty of branches to use in cut flower arrangements. Even after the blooms are done, you'll like the lush dark green foliage all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow Off® Sugar Baby is certainly a show off, but it's not a diva. It will reward you with years of bright color without a lot of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours now from our expert growers. Don't miss this spring show!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Show Off\u0026amp;reg Sugar Baby\u0026amp;reg Forsythia in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love bringing blooms indoors, why not add a cute row to outline a Cutting Garden. These easy-care plants can adapt to just about any garden situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003ethey will do well in either full sunlight or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, they can brighten up the edge of woodland gardens. Pop them into place with Ferns, Hosta and spring-flowering bulbs underneath the dappled shade of ornamental flowering trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them at the edge of your Victory Garden to entice pollinators to start the season. Get a bigger harvest of annual veggies and fruit with these showy shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople love massing Forsythia on slopes for an eye-catching display in spring. Try a collection from Nature Hills, with larger varieties up top...and finishing with petite Show Off Sugar Baby near the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top choice will fit into just about any garden space, including mixed borders. Weave a darling ribbon of color through your planting beds to welcome the new growing season each year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnliven your foundation plantings and mature evergreens with a bold shot of color\u003c\/strong\u003e. We recommend planting an informal drift in a mulched bed; going two and three deep in the center and a single plant on either end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them at least four hours of sunshine a day. The more sun, the more blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tidy selection does need to be planted in well-drained soil. Elevate your shrubs in a raised bed, or keep them in containers if you have soggy soil where you want to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect your investment in landscape plants with a consistent schedule of water. Even application of a moderate amount of water is best for this special shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our planting videos following links on your order confirmation email for expert tips and tricks...or visit our Garden Blog!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may never need to prune the miniature Show Off Sugar Baby, because it stays perfectly small. If you do need to shape, or want to rejuvenate it by removing the oldest branches...wait until after the flowers are done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, deer seldom bother Forsythia, but don't take chances if you live in an area with deer pressure. We recommend that you apply deer repellent on the day you plant and reapply it following the directions on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't be surprised to fall in love with Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia. You're in great company...\u003cstrong\u003ethese plants are incredibly popular, so order yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61461661155698,"sku":"23111E","price":26.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/forsythia-show-off-sugar-baby.jpg?v=1775651647"},{"product_id":"sunjoy-todo-barbarry","title":"Sunjoy Todo® Barberry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a Barberry that really does have it all? Deeply colorful glossy foliage, bright flowers, a neat and useful habit, and absolutely no worries about invasiveness? The Proven Winners® sweet little Sunjoy Todo® Barberry PP#29,504 (Berberis x 'NCBX1') is a dramatically colorful shrub that is also sterile!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden spring blooms attract their fair share of bees and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-color-flowers-do-bees-like\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebeneficial insects\u003c\/a\u003e, they will form red berries in the fall that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe birds\u003c\/a\u003e eagerly snap up! However, there is no worry as the berries contain no seed so they will not spread or be invasive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-gloss, deep purple to near-black foliage color-fast in the hot summer sun but does transform into a gorgeous fall hue! Sunjoy Todo® Barberry is also unlike other Barberries in that it is semi-evergreen in warmer climates! But even where it's not evergreen, this little powerhouse provides year-round interest with its round, mounding form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 8, this small shrub makes a huge impact on your garden beds and borders. It only grows 18-24 inches tall and wide, but visually, it draws you in with its rich dark burgundy color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent border \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003especimens\u003c\/a\u003e and mid-sized property division shrubs, use a row of Todo® as a low hedge, screen, or backdrop! Try adding their dark foliage interspersed throughout a mixed shrub border for dots of deep color! Sunjoy Todo® looks great with the green needles of true evergreens or with the chartreuse and bright greens of other shrubs and perennials. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-dark-foliage-and-flower-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecolor is so deep\u003c\/a\u003e that, honestly, it makes anything around it seem brighter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberis is beautiful, but it does have a bite! Don't worry, On the contrary, it is one of its best attributes! Think of them as showy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elandscape accents that provide security\u003c\/a\u003e! Plant a few with larger Barberry or with Rugosa Roses for an impenetrable barrier around your pool, or a grouping just under a first-story window for an extra layer of security! They won't block your view and give you peace of mind!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great walkway and edging plant, the thorns will keep foot traffic on the straight and narrow! Just space them a bit away from the path to prevent snagged clothing. Line your property edges with a pokey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escreening\u003c\/a\u003e fence that's less expensive and lower maintenance than a hardscape, and relax knowing few will want to tangle with those sharp deterrents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the vibrant depth of color is a must-have for mass plantings! Easy-care and easy to grow, Barberries are fantastically deer-resistant and tolerate urban \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-pollution-tolerant-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollution\u003c\/a\u003e! This is a true 'plant-it-and-forget-it' shrub that will add both warmth and mystery to your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Evergreen Non-Invasive Sterlie Barberry!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich Dark Purple\/Burgundy Foliage That's Nearly Black!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Gloss Fine-Textured Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThorny Defensive Plantings \u0026amp; Security Hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Blossoms For Pollinators \u0026amp; Sterile Fruit For Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic Borders, Backdrops, Mid-Sized Edging, Accents \u0026amp; Mass Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Barberry will have the best deep coloration in the full sun but in hotter climates, these shrubs will appreciate a bit of afternoon shade. Adaptable to any kind of well-drained soil, plant your shrubs with Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e for life-long symbiotic root support! For best results, choose a slightly acidic location and set up a consistent watering schedule for new plants by using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-right-way-to-water-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinger Test\u003c\/a\u003e to make sure you don't let new installations dry out. However, once established, Barberries are quite drought-tolerant! Provide a 3-4 inch layer of arborist pine bark \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e to protect the top of the roots and help maintain the slightly acidic environment. You can let this tidy shrub grow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enaturally\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune or shear\u003c\/a\u003e after flowering in the spring since Barberry bloom on old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the berries are considered sterile, it is true that some Barberry cultivars are invasive in some areas, but they may not be invasive in all areas. Sunjoy Todo® is unique in that it produces red berries but they contain no seed so they are simply not invasive. They still may be limited in your state due to other reasons. Nature Hills has taken the initiative to develop our own compliance company called Plant Sentry™ so that you will not be able to even purchase a plant that your state has prohibited because of invasiveness, insects, or disease. Plants may be available on our website, but if your state prohibits that plant from being shipped to you, the sale will not go through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Color In Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Acidic Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Flowering If Needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Seldom Eat Barberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban Pollution Tolerant \u0026amp; Drought Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder several of these sterile Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sunjoy Todo® Barberry from NatureHills.com today and enjoy the dramatic color show and security in your garden and rest assured your landscaping will \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/protecting-you-your-plants-your-house-and-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003estay where it is planted\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612943056949,"sku":"23037E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sunjoy-todo-barbarry-berberis-x.jpg?v=1775618299"},{"product_id":"abelia-funshine","title":"Funshine® Abelia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrazy with color! Like a State Fair funhouse, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Funshine® Abelia PP#30,430 (Abelia x grandiflora 'Minacara1') radiates color and excitement! Marmalade orange, caramel, and lavender … your garden won't know what hit it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-sized shrub is hardy, semi-evergreen, and easy to grow. Not needing much of your time on maintenance, but that doesn't mean it won't get a lot of attention! It's small enough to put into just about any garden and big enough to make a great visual impact. The color show will turn heads no matter how big or small this shrub is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique orange-bronze leaves make the lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers pop! Both for you and for the Hummingbirds and pollinators who can't resist it. The lightly fragrant flowers will cover the branches all summer long. You'll want to put this where you can enjoy them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 9, Funshine® grows just 2-3 feet tall and wide, Funshine® can be broadleaf evergreen in frost-free zones, or semi-evergreen in cooler growing zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornamental specimens work into any garden bed or border and are an excellent foundation plant. It looks especially nice with lavender foliage shrubs, and other colorful shrubs like Ninebark bushes, Spirea, and Bush Honeysuckle! They of course look great with other Abelia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunshine® is a must for any garden, but especially one that needs a shot of reliable color or one that wants to add the buzz and hum of pollinators! This is a great addition to your home foundation planting, to enliven the front of the garden border or a tired evergreen hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead and pot up in a planter or urn on porches and patios in the sun! These colorful accents are must-haves for Pollinator gardens, Rock Gardens, and Cottage borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExciting Bronzy, Orange, Caramel \u0026amp; Lavender Hued Variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring Til Fall Pinkish-Lavender Fragrant Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-Friendly Pendulous Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-To-Fully Evergreen Ornamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Hedges, Facer Plants \u0026amp; Edging, Showy Specimens \u0026amp; Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant this Abelia in full sun or some partial shade in about any kind of well-drained soil location. Only needing moderate moisture their first year in the ground, Abelia become water-wise and very easy to grow! Funshine® doesn't mind clay soil and handles challenging sites well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a three-inch layer of mulch over the root system, but pull it back six inches from the stems, and reapply as needed. Abelia doesn't require a lot of pruning, shearing, or fussing. It is very content to grow where you plant it without a lot of attention!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Late Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-Maintenance \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't wait to order this carnival of color! Get your own Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Funshine® Abelia bushes at NatureHills.com and bring the fun into your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612943646773,"sku":"23010E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/abelia-funshine.jpg?v=1775617739"},{"product_id":"butterfly-bush-pugster-amethyst","title":"Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever fear! The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush (Buddleia 'SMNBDL') is here to fill your garden up with all of the beauty of the bigger Butterfly Bushes but only take up a quarter of the space. Growing a Butterfly Bush is one of the pure joys of the summer garden. The colors are gorgeous and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-best-smelling-perennials-for-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escent is heavenly\u003c\/a\u003e and butterflies overwhelmingly agree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePugster® has full-sized (and sometimes even bigger!) flowers, just like the full-sized shrubs, but on lush plants that maintain a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/less-room-more-plants-with-small-space-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esmaller footprint\u003c\/a\u003e. The plump blooms are fragrant and accent the aromatic silvery gray-green leaves and dense branching. Not only will the butterflies adore these blooms, but the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will show up in full force too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePugster® Amethyst is an icy shade of cool purple that looks great in the garden and is especially pretty in the vase. They have thick stems that are tailor-made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efor cutting\u003c\/a\u003e, too! Hardy throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9, Pugster® Buddleia only grow about 2 feet in height and width at maturity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't worry about cutting the flowers to bring inside. Pugster® Amethyst is a flower machine and will keep blooming for you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eall summer up to the first frost\u003c\/a\u003e. Speaking of frost, Pugster®'s are very cold hardy, down to -20! You'll enjoy loads of blooms in bouquets without depriving your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e of a moment of nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bushes are usually back-of-the-border shrubs, tall, and a little lanky with big arching stems that end in big cone-shaped panicles of richly hued flowers. Unfortunately, not every garden has room for these big boys. So choose the Pugster® Amethyst for compact, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esmall-space\u003c\/a\u003e gardening instead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll want to use these little gems in the front of the border, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePollinator\u003c\/a\u003e gardens, and to fill in gaps in your perennial flower beds and borders! These small-footprint shrubs even work great in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-Large \u0026amp; Fluffy Lavender Flower Panicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Bloom Time, Rebloom \u0026amp; Late-Season Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterflies Adore Them - Nectar-Rich Resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic Silvery Sage Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Front of the Border, Edging \u0026amp; Container Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bushes are easy to grow and need full sun to do their very best. Plant with Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e in a well-drained enriched site with a 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e covering the entire root system. These durable plants are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/xeriscaping-how-to-create-a-lush-drought-tolerant-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewaterwise\u003c\/a\u003e. Buddleias do best in well-drained soil with moderate enrichment, but they won't tolerate wet roots. Use containers or elevate the planting bed, if your soil drains poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeadheading\u003c\/a\u003e the old blooms keeps the plant fresh-looking and keeps those flowers coming! Buddleia can act as herbaceous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e in cooler climates but are woody shrubs in warmer winter-growing zones. Prune back in the early spring before new growth emerges, nipping off any winter dieback. In cooler climates, in early spring, cut all of the branches down to a foot or less and allow all new growth to produce incredible new growth and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Shrubs\/Perennial Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil Of Any Kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Drought Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune In Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what size your garden, there is room for the full-sized flowers on this petite Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush! Don't wait until we sell out, order yours today from Nature Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334460268914,"sku":"23054E","price":26.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612944072757,"sku":"22145","price":82.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/butterfly-bush-pugster-amethyst-buddleia-hybrid.jpg?v=1775618454"},{"product_id":"scotch-broom-sister-redhead","title":"Scotch Broom Sister Redhead™","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eA Great New Look for Scotch Broom! \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've probably seen Scotch Broom growing in someone's garden or wild along the roadside. It heralds spring with sweet-pea shaped bright sunny yellow flowers in eye-popping profusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes along Sister Redhead® Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius 'SMNCSAB' PP#30214). She doesn't herald spring with bright yellow flowers, but with bold orange-red flowers with a lick of yellow at their tips. She can't be missed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotch Broom is semi-evergreen; it is evergreen in warm climates, deciduous in cold ones. It is called 'broom' because of its slender broom-like foliage that adds an airy quality to landscapes. The seed pods mature to a dark brown\/black at the end of the season. They are one of the most unique seed pods you'll find in your garden. They explode open when ripe and dramatically shoot their seeds several feet away from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are famously deer resistant, so if you struggle with your garden being eaten by Bambi, this is the plant for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotch Broom is also highly adaptable to many garden soils, so it will work in some of your hard-to-grow areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSister Redhead® is one sister that puts on quite a show in spring. Make sure the show is in your garden this year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful red-orange flowers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique seed pods add late season interest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and drought tolerant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612944891957,"sku":"23094E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/scotch-broom-sister-redhead-cytisus-scoparius.jpg?v=1775651235"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/collections\/proven-winners-logo-500x500-8071341.png?v=1768941771","url":"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/proven-winners.oembed?page=5","provider":"Nature Hills Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}