September 12, 2022

Cam’s Plant Picks of the Week – Sep 12 2022

Every week we’re publishing a NEW Plant Picks of the Week story, showcasing our Plant Specialists’’ top plant picks. Get ready to be inspired!

We recently asked Cam to share his top plant picks. Here’s what he had to say:


Gold Cone Juniper

Juniperus communis ‘Gold Cone’

An exciting new selection of this native juniper with an upright, conical habit, new foliage is a bright gold in full sun, fading to yellow-green in summer, the contrast between old and new needles is stunning; makes a great colorful low hedge


Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry

Prunus serrulata ‘Royal Burgundy’

An exciting new variety of flowering cherry, with pretty double reddish-pink flowers emerging along with the burgundy leaves in early spring which fade to green in summer, bronze bark, good fall color, very shapely; needs full sun and well-drained soil


Snow Fountains Yoshino Cherry

Prunus ‘Snow Fountains’

A breathtaking new garden accent shrub with an abundance of snowy white flowers in early spring on a gracefully weeping and arching plant; merits use as a solitary where it can be appreciated, requires some training; needs full sun and well-drained soil


Limelight Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’

Simply a stunning development in the world of hydrangeas, this variety features enormous, dense, upright flower heads that start out a soft lime green, fading over the summer to pink, red and burgundy in fall; one of the hardier selections

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