 | Azaleas. You
will find mostly later blooming azaleas in our inventory as they are less
susceptible to our famous late freezes. We also carry Encore azaleas -- the
repeat or ever bloomers that take a bit more sun as well |
| Camellias.
A wide variety of sasanqua (late fall and early
winter bloomers) and japonica (late winter and early spring bloomers) are
displayed under the natural shade of our woodland area. Right now we
have a selection of wonderful, specialist grown camellias -- ones that were
found on long abandoned southern estates and grown again from cuttings by a
premier grower that specializes in camellias. Only one of each variety
in stock (Delores Edwards, Stephens Garden, Queen Bessie, Scentuous, Harriett
Bisbee, and many others) |
| Hydrangeas.
Probably your grandmother's favorite plant! It
has definitely made a comeback and sports many more varieties than she ever
knew were possible. From the large blue flower heads of Nikko Blue to the huge
cones of white flowers on Oak Leaf hydrangeas. |
| Kerria (Japanese). The
bright yellow flowers of this loosely cascading shrub continue sporadically
throughout the summer. In the winter the sea green branches provide good
contrast to the surroundings. Grows to 5 feet tall but can be cut to the
ground to keep in bounds. |
| Lilac.
Many "transplants" to the Atlanta area who originated in the North look to add
lilacs to their garden to remind them of home. Generally lilacs to not bloom
as profusely here as in the North. A few varieties do better than others -- we
recommend Miss Kim. |
| Mahonia.
Though few people know the common name for this
plant (Oregon Grape) they immediately understand once they experience the
heavy fall fruiting of this evergreen shrub that is ideal for shady areas. In
the spring the plant bears fragrant yellow flowers. |
| Pieris.
This shrub makes a wonderful foundation planting or backdrop for any partial
to fully shaded area. Its white to pink flowers drape profusely in March and
April. Certain varieties also have bright red leaves in the fall or winter for
added interest. |
| Rhododendron.
There simply is nothing quite like the spring
or summer bloom of these gorgeous evergreen shrubs. From white catawbiense to
lilac English Roseum to fiery red Vulcan |
| Rose (Shrub).
We don't have time or patience for tea roses nor do most of our customers and
so we carry shrub roses, some antique. These require far less care yet offer
bountiful blooms in the spring and summer. We also carry the popular Knock Out
rose. |
| Spirea.
There are a wide variety of these generally small, deciduous shrubs that can
enhance any landscape. White to neon pink flowers on green or gold foliage are
available. Use as an understory in sunny locations or to accent a flower bed. |
| Sweetspire (Virginia).
More people probably know this shrub by its
botanical name Itea. Whenever we hear that someone has a "wet" area in their
garden, Itea immediately comes to mind. Besides tolerating wet "feet", Itea
has a lovely spring flower, garnet colored foliage, and |
| Viburnum.
Another group of plants that are just too
numerous and varied to list. Their magnificent blooms range from the delicate
snowball to almost basketball sized flower heads. One of our favorites is the
Doublefile that sports double rows of white flowers along the branches. |
| Witch Hazel.
One of the earliest shrubs to bloom in the
spring --yellow and fragrant flowers. These are great woodland plants for
naturalizing but they can also take some sun. Witchhazel can almost be
considered a small, understory tree for a lightly wooded area. |
