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BERRI-MAGIC® CHINA HOLLY COMBINATION

Zones - 4-9

Description -

A profusion of bright red berries each fall is assured because a male holly has been planted in the same container as a China Girl® pollenizer. Dense branching habit takes shearing well. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 10 feet tall, 8 to 10 feet wide. Cutting grown.

Key Benefits
A profusion of bright red berries each fall is assured because a China Girl® holly plant has been planted in the same container as a male pollenizer. Dense branching habit takes shearing well. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Small creamy-white flowers in spring.

Average Landscape Size
Moderate grower to 10 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.

Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Sun Exposure
Full to partial sun

Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F

BENNET`S WHITE ROCK ROSE

Zones - 8-10

Description -

A big, resilient rockrose that exhibits all the drought and heat tolerance of its Mediterranean ancestors. White crepe-paper-like flowers up to 4 inches wide with bright yellow stamens bloom early spring into early summer. Dark green aromatic foliage with gray-white accent underneath makes good contrast for white flowers and is an ideal moonlight plant. Grows in any soil, stands up to cold ocean winds and salt spray too. A vital large background shrub, filler or hedge material in dryland gardens. Evergreen. Full sun. Fast growth to 4 to 6 feet tall and as wide.

Key Benefits
Sturdy, easy care shrub displays single white flowers in profusion in summer. Excellent for dry banks, in rock gardens or an accent plant. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Summer.

Average Landscape Size
Fast growing to 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

Water Needs
Once established needs only occasional water.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
10 to 20 F

BENNETT’S COMPACT HOLLY

Zones - 6-9

Description -

Dense, compact shrub with wide, leathery, shiny dark green foliage. This is a versatile plant for shrub beds, foundation plantings, massing and hedges. Prefers well drained, moist, slightly acid soils for optimum growth and performance. Full sun. Evergreen. Slow growing to 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide.

Key Benefits
Dense, compact shrub with wide, leathery, shiny dark green foliage. A versatile plant for shrub beds, foundation plantings, massing and hedges. Prefers well drained, moist, slightly acid soils for optimum growth and performance. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Blooms in spring.

Average Landscape Size
Slow growing to 3 to 4 ft. tall and 4 to 5 ft. wide.

Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
-10 to 0 F

BENNERUP BLUE SIBERIAN IRIS

Zones - 4-9

Description -

Refined, slender sword-like, slightly bluish-green leaves just over 2 feet high; massed plantings give the best effect. Beardless Dutch Iris-like blooms from late spring into summer on stalks taller than the foliage. Prefers moist, slightly acid soil in a sunny location. Good choice for the South. Clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Division. Bennerup Blue Cobalt blue flowers.

Key Benefits
Beardless Dutch Iris-like blooms rise above refined, slender sword-like foliage. Use in mass plantings for the best effect. Thrives in moist soils, where others will not. Herbaceous perennial.

Time of Flowering
Cobalt blue flowers in late spring.

Average Landscape Size
Vigorous grower to 2 ft. tall, flower stalks taller. Clump forming.

Water Needs
Keep surface of soil moist, but not soggy.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F

BENI GAKU HYDRANGEA

Zones - 5-9

Description -

A proven ancient Japanese variety with unique lacecap flowers on versatile compact plant. Deep green leaves accented with contrasting red petiole and midrib. Abundant flower heads with crown of florets emerging white, then darken to pink and finally a true blood red without a hint of blue. Startling array of hues on one plant as flowers age. Deciduous. Shade or filtered sun. Rapid growth to 4 feet tall and wide.

Key Benefits
Superb shrub for accent, specimen or border use in semi-shaded areas; desired for the splendid, abundant, showy flower clusters. Handsome foliage on boldly branched, mounded form. Deciduous.

Time of Flowering
Summer.

Average Landscape Size
Rapid growth to 4 ft. tall and wide.

Water Needs
Keep surface of soil moist, but not soggy.

Sun Exposure
Partial to full shade

Cold Hardiness
-20 to -10 F

BENGAL TIGER CANNA

Zones - 7-11

Description -

Deep green foliage features dramatic yellow stripes for strong visual interest all season long. Tall plants bloom in exotic looking brilliant orange flowers. A powerful tool for high contrast foliage effects. Provides exceptional tropical appeal for any garden. Superior specimen or mass at the back of the border. In cold climates lift tubers in fall. Herbaceous perennial. Full sun. Fast growth 4 to 6 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide.

Key Benefits
Brilliant orange blooms on 6 foot stalks, foliage is deep green with spectacular yellow stripes. Beautiful in containers and as a tropical accent in perennial borders.

Time of Flowering
Summer

Average Landscape Size
Fast growing up to 6 feet under a wide variety of conditions.

Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
0 to 10 F

BENGAL ORANGE BOUGAINVILLEA

Zones - 10-11

Description -

A very colorful and showy patio accent featuring pinkish-orange flowers (bracts) set against green and white varietaged foliage. Offers lush tropical effect and color over a long season. Pinkish-orange flowers summer through fall. Moderate grower to 18 in. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. Evergreen.

Key Benefits
A very colorful and showy patio accent featuring pinkish-orange flowers (bracts) set against green and white varietaged foliage. Offers lush tropical effect and color over a long season. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Pinkish-orange flowers summer through fall.

Average Landscape Size
Moderate grower to 18 in. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.

Water Needs
Once established needs only occasional water.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
30 to 40 F

BENENDEN BLUE ROSEMARY

Zones - 8-10

Description -

Dazzling vivid blue flowers and tightly held stems in an upright form distinguish this rosemary from others. Aromatic leaves are used as spice in cooking. Tolerates poor soils with good drainage. Evergreen. Full sun. Shrub to 30 inches tall, 16 to 20 inches wide. Cutting grown.

Key Benefits
Dazzling vivid blue flowers and an upright form distinguish this rosemary from others. Aromatic leaves are used as spice in cooking. Tolerates poor soils with good drainage. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Rich vivid blue flowers in spring.

Average Landscape Size
A tight, upright form to 30 in. tall, 16 to 20 in. wide.

Water Needs
Once established needs only occasional water.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
10 to 20 F

BEN NEVIS SUN ROSE

Zones - 4-10

Description -

A superior drought resistant Mediterranean closely related to rockroses. Produces a low, spreading mound of small leathery green-gray leaves. Blooms in late spring with an abundance of large yellow flowers about 11⁄2 inches wide. Flowers are accented with a bronzy-red center for greater depth of color. Excellent choice for water challenged beds and borders. Combines perfectly with western arid zone natives as well as others from southern Europe. Performs well in containers. Fast growing 6 to 12 inches tall, spreading to 3 feet wide.

Key Benefits
Rich, orange-yellow flowers to 1 in. across appear above dark green foliage. Ideal for raised planters, rock gardens, or the front of mixed borders. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Late spring to mid-summer.

Average Landscape Size
Fast growing to 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading to 3 ft. wide.

Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F