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Forsythia - Spectabilis
The profuse, yellow flowers of forsythia are considered by many to be the first sure sign of spring. `Spectabilis' (Showy Border Forsythia) is the most common forsythia. Prune in spring after flowering so that buds for the next year can develop in the fall. Suggested uses for this plant include border, specimen plant, and screen. Allow plenty of room for plant to spread. The Spectabilis Forsythis, Forsythia x intermedia, is a showy border Forsythia that transplants readily. It grows at a rapid rate and is long-lived. Often used to control erosion on steep slopes because tips of branches root naturally and plants spread easily. Profuse, yellow, spring flowers are followed by medium green summer foliage. Tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions, but prefers full sun. Withstands city conditions. Flowers will last for two or three weeks unless killed by cold. ... additional information
Rose of Sharon-Jeanne DArc The Jeanne D'Arc Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus Jeanne D'Arc, is an upright, deciduous shrub that is vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 8-12' tall. This shrub may also be trained as a single trunk tree or espalier. Leaves are diamond-shaped, dark green, slightly palmate and toothed. 'Jeanne D'Arc' bears double white flowers from late summer until mid-fall. This plant really requires no pruning, unless you need to remove a dead or damaged branch. Long, early-summer to fall bloom period. This cultivar is a sterile triploid that produces very few if any seed pods. Excellent flowering shrub that may be massed, planted in groups or used as a specimen. Very tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Larger flowers may be obtained by pruning back hard to 2-3 buds in early spring. |
