It is here that we learn about a plants traits, both the good and bad, and determine if a plant is good enough to be introduced. Here is a sampling of plants that caught my eye over the last few weeks. What do you like and why?
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| Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' |
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| Festivus Gold a new compact ninebark from the Netherlands with bright gold foliage |
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| Black Lace Elderberry is at its best when you let it grow big |
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| Golden Glitter new variegated selection of Halward's Silver dwarf spirea. Every inch is covered with flowers. |
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| Summer Wine Ninebark is wide, cascading shrub that flowers all along the stems. |
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| Spilled Wine Weigela continues to impress visitors. |
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| Happy Face White Potentilla flowers earlier and heavier than other selections |
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| Oso happy Smoothie is thornless shrub rose. It's a personal favorite. Very hardy. Very floriferous. |
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| Glow Girl Spirea is as neat as a pin without pruning. Great flowers, foliage, form and fall color. |
