1555 Colebrook Road
Lebanon, PA 17042
Small Shrubs
Azaleas (Encore)
The first (and we feel the best) reblooming Azalea. Finally, we have an evergreen plant that provides lots of color. Unlike traditional Azaleas, Encores like full sun. They are also more disease resistant. We divided them into 2 groups with 3 colors in each, based on their mature size.
Azaleas (Traditional)
Have shade? Then, you'll still want the traditional Azaleas. Loads of flowers each Spring. They keep their leaves all year.
Blue Beard
Butterfly Bush (Dwarf Varieties)
Don't have enough room for a big butterfly bush? You'll have room for these mini varieties! Sturdy & compact, but they don't sacrifice on the blooms. Loads of flowers all summer. Butterfly Magnet!
Barberry
Scotch Broom
Wow! That's the typical response when a scotch broom is blooming. In May, they're all color. Following their flowers, their stems grow long and look much like an ornamental grass. They grow 4' tall. We recommend a light trim after they bloom.
Hydrangeas
Although "Hydrangea" brings the picture of a lovely flower to mind, it can also be confusing. That is because there are several different "families" of Hydrangea with very different characteristics. We have the 4 commonly cultivated "families" listed below:
Hydrangea (Mophead)
Mophead hydrangeas got their name from the big "mop" of flowers. They prefer light shade. They are the most popular "family" of hydrangea. They usually bloom in late May from the "old" wood. What make the Let's Dance Series outstanding is that they rebloom throughout the Summer on the "new" wood. Because of this, you can be assured that they will flower even after a hard Winter. Do not trim them too low to the ground, or you will have fewer flowers next year. They also take the hot summer sun better than most other "mophead" hydrangeas. This is the "family" of hydrangeas that are used for Easter. It is the only "family" that the color can be changed from Pink to Blue by the soil acidity
Hydrangea (Panicle) (Dwarf Varieties)
Panicle Hydrangea like the full, hot sun. They are extremely hardy & very easy to grow. The old varieties grew to about 8' tall, but we have some new dwarf varieties. Panicle hydrangeas start out with pure white flowers in June to July. The flowers then age to a pink in late summer & finish with bronze, red in the fall. They make excellent dried flowers.
Hydrangea (Oakleaf)
When you see the deeply bisected leaves of this "family" of hydrangeas, you will know how it got its name. Oakleaf Hydrangeas prefer partial shade, but will adapt to full sun or full shade. Their flower is a lot like the Panicle hydrangea. They are the only family of hydrangeas to get a nice red fall color. They are also the most deer proof of all hydrangeas.
Hydrangea (Snow Ball)
Also called "Annabelle type" these hydrangea like lots of sunlight. This is one of the oldest cultivated types of hydrangea, but there are some exciting new varieties. They are very hardy and can be trimmed back to the ground.
Lilac (Dwarf Varieties)
Roses
Knockout Roses have totally changed the way we look at roses. No more spraying! They are black spot resistant. On top of that, they bloom all-summer. They are also easier to trim. Just trim them with a hedge trimmers. But, you won't have to trim them much. They only grow 3-4' Tall & Wide. If you have wore out on roses, try these!
We also carry the traditional Hybrid Tea Roses. Because the varieties change seasonally, we recommend you stop by to pick the color you want.
Spirea
Here is another category of plant that Proven Winners has revived. Spirea are a very hardy plant, but the only bloom for about 6 weeks. Double Play is a new series from Proven Winners that has the hardiness & flowers of the old varieties, but they also have beautiful foliage color. In fact, their foliage is so vibrant that some people plant them more for their foliage than their flower!
Sweetspire
Weigela
Sonic Bloom Weigela
Weigela are an old favorite of gardeners, but they only bloom once in the Spring. Then, Proven Winners to the rescue. This time it is a reblooming weigela. They bloom in the Spring & then again all summer. They grow 4' Tall & Wide. Hummingbirds love them. They are available in 3 colors:
