LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
FIRST EDITIONS FIRST EDITIONS ECLIPSE BIGLEAF HYDRANGEA HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA ‘ BAILMACSEVEN ’ PP34,544 , US PATENT PENDING Eclipse is the first true dark-leaf Hydrangea macrophylla on the market . Its intense , darkpurple foliage holds its color , even in warm climates . The striking foliage , paired with gorgeous dark-purple or cranberry-colored blooms , will make a big impact . Eclipse is a grower-friendly plant that offers excellent mildew and Cercospora resistance , and is a standout in the landscape . Hardiness Zone : 5-9 AHS Heat Zone : 9 Height : 3-5 ’ Width : 3-5 ’ Exposure : Morning Sun , Dappled Afternoon Shade Shape : Mounded firsteditionsplants . com
FIRST EDITIONS HONEYCOMB NINEBARK PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS ‘ ZLENORA ’ PP34,624 Large , vibrant , chartreuse leaves hold their color all season long , even in full sun . Honeycomb-shaped white flowers appear in spring and contrast nicely with the foliage , which turns shades of gold in the fall . Honeycomb can be easily shaped with pruning or left to grow naturally . This ninebark grows nicely in containers and is just as attractive in the landscape . The medium size makes for a beautiful hedge or color block along a fence line . Hardiness Zone : 3-7 AHS Heat Zone : 7 Height : 4-6 ’ Width : 5-7 ’ Exposure : Full Sun to
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FIRST EDITIONS LUCKY LEU LEUCOTHOE LEUCOTHOE AXILLARIS ‘ BAILCOTHOE ’ With the species native to the Southeastern United States , Lucky Leu is a well-rounded , low-maintenance landscape shrub that performs well in both sun and shade . It maintains its shape beautifully and requires very little pruning . New growth has a peach-orange tint accented with small white flowers in spring with the foliage evolving into medium green . Hardiness Zone : 6-9 AHS Heat Zone : 9 Height : 3-5 ’ Width : 3-5 ’ Exposure : Full Sun to Part Shade Shape : Mounded firsteditionsplants . com
FIRST EDITIONS QUEEN BEE CHASTETREE VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS ‘ BAILTEXTHREE ’ PP35,259 Long-lasting blooms and improved flower power make this shrub a true standout . Vibrant lavender flowers appear in mid-June and continue throughout the summer . The first round of flowers encourages a strong rebloom , which is ideal for scheduling production cycles . Queen Bee exhibits impressive drought , heat and cold tolerance compared to similar varieties . With its larger size , this pollinator magnet creates a beautiful and colorful hedge or focal point . Hardiness Zone : 6-9 AHS Heat Zone : 9 Height : 6 ’ Width : 7-9 ’ Exposure : Full Sun Shape : Rounded firsteditionsplants . com
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