On the Cutting Edge

No one has ever said that horticulture is on the cutting edge, but horticulturally speaking, we are in exciting times. New plant varieties are introduced every year, but the sheer number of them now available is mind boggling. Plant propagators the world over are developing plants that are more in line with our homes and life style than ever before. Compact plants that are easier to maintain and use as lot sizes decrease are coming to stores by the truckload. Color is everywhere. Flowers used to have it all, but now they must share the spotlight. Foliage that was once only green is now dark crimson, gold, or variegations of all type. Stems and berries that were often, “just for the birds,” are so bright that they will light up the dreariest of Hoosier winters.
Over the course of the next year I will be introducing some of the new stars in the landscape and what new varieties you might soon see, as I wait for them to become publicly available.

‘Rudy Haag’ — a true dwarf selection of burning bush that only grows to a height of 3-4 ft. and has the traditional, consistent red fall color. This plant is a winner.

Tor’ Spirea — a compact spirea reaching a height of 3 ft. Its white flower clusters are set against a backdrop of deep green leaves that are almost iridescent in the summer, turning a deep, purplish-red in the fall.

 

‘Endless Summer’ — the first big-leaf hydrangea that blooms on both old and new wood for repeat blooms all season long. Its large flower heads will bloom pink or blue depending on soil alkalinity. At 3-5 ft. in height and width, it is an ideal shrub for foundation or perennial borders.

Until next time!
Dave Loe Nursery Manager
Dave@allisonvillenursery.com


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