Flowering Shrubs - Spring Meadow Nursery
Flowering Shrubs - Spring Meadow Nursery
Flowering Shrubs - Spring Meadow Nursery
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55 <strong>Flowering</strong> <strong>Shrubs</strong><br />
Leptodermis Leptodermis<br />
Family: Rubiaceae (Lepto-dermis: slender skin)<br />
Leptodermis oblonga Dwarf<br />
A wonderful, little-known shrub with a low mounding habit and small<br />
violet-purple, lilac-like blooms that appear in late spring and don’t stop<br />
until frost. Very fragrant! This little shrub has great commercial potential!<br />
USDA 5, AHS 8, 12-18 in., gr 1 Item #: 52702 - 2 1/4” • 52704 - 4”<br />
Lespedeza Bush Clover<br />
Family: Fabaceae (Les-ped-eza: A Spanish Governor of Florida and patron to Michaux)<br />
‘Gibraltar’ (L. thunbergii)<br />
This beautiful weeping plant is a waterfall of pinkish-purple in mid to late<br />
summer with masses of vivid flowers. Plant it where it can drape over<br />
a wall or walk. Discovered by Bill Frederick Jr. at old Gibralter Estate in<br />
Wilmington, DE. 2011 Theodore Klein Plant Award.<br />
USDA 5, AHS 8, 4-5 feet, gr 0.5 Item #: 52952 - 21/4” • 52954 - 4”<br />
‘Samidare’ (L. t.)<br />
The name translates as “Monsoon Rain Over Land” which is fitting as this<br />
beauty is a shower of bright fuchsia, pea-like flowers in late summer.<br />
Best if cut back to about a foot high in early spring.<br />
USDA 4, AHS 8, 4-5 feet, gr 1 Item #: 52972 - 21/4” • 52974 - 4”<br />
‘Yakushima’ (L. bicolor) Dwarf<br />
A cute dwarf mounding selection with dainty violet-purple flowers in late<br />
summer. Even when not in bloom, it creates an attractive, fine textured mound<br />
that is great for the front of the border or mixed into the perennial bed.<br />
USDA 5, AHS 8, 12-18 in., gr 1 Item #: 52922 - 21/4” • 52924 - 4”<br />
Ligustrum Privet<br />
Family: Oleaceae (Ligu-strum: ancient Latin name)<br />
x vicaryi<br />
Compact shrub with waxy, bright yellow leaves. Tolerant of heavy pruning;<br />
excellent for making hedges, balls, tuna cans and box-like shapes.<br />
USDA 5, AHS 8, 4-6 feet, gr 1 Item #: 53902 - 2 1/4” • 53904- 4”<br />
Lycium Goji Berry<br />
liFeBerries ® For heAlThy home GArDens<br />
Grow superfruit in your own back yard! Vegetable gardening has been<br />
hot for a few years, and now consumers are ready to grow their own<br />
fruit, too. Goji berries are the rage, popular for their antioxidants and<br />
other potential health benefits.<br />
BiG liFeBerry ® (L. barbarum ‘SMNDBL’, ppaf, cbraf)<br />
Sweet Giant has extra-large fruit, perfect for home cooks. Goji berries are<br />
easy to grow in full sun, although some staking may be necessary for maximum<br />
access to the nutrient-rich fruit. Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/<br />
trademark tag required. USDA 5, AHS 9, 10’ tall and 5 ‘ wide, gr 1<br />
Item #: 55052 - 2 1/4” • 55054 - 4” • 55055 - Quick Turn<br />
sWeeT liFeBerry ® (L. b. ‘SMNDSL’, ppaf, cbraf)<br />
Sweet Life has extra-sweet fruit, perfect for snacking. Goji berries are easy<br />
to grow in full sun, although some staking may be necessary for maximum access to<br />
the nutrient-rich fruit. Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag<br />
required. USDA 5, AHS 9, 10’ tall and 5’ wide, gr 1<br />
Item #: 55062 - 2 1/4” • 55064 - 4” • 55065 - Quick Turn<br />
BiG liFeBerry ® Lycium<br />
sWeeT liFeBerry ® Lycium<br />
Call <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Meadow</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> at (800) 633-8859 or visit us online at www.<strong>Spring</strong><strong>Meadow</strong><strong>Nursery</strong>.com