Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Attract and satisfy pollinators with this set of long-blooming shrubs for sun. In this EZ Scape™, you’ll achieve year-round interest with texture and color. It starts in spring with fabulous lilacs, emitting sweet fragrance and inviting bees to a feast. The spirea takes up the torch in late spring and carries it for weeks. Their fluffy flat blooms are perfect landing pads for pollinators. Just as those flowers fade, a panicle hydrangea will flood the space with lush flowers. You may be surprised how many little bee butts you see tucked into these fluffy blooms. Dynamic flower color change keeps things interesting throughout the summer and into fall. That’s just when fresh flowers will pop from the Bloomerang lilac, adding to the view and giving pollinators one last sip before the cold weather settles in. If you’d like to enjoy the view long into winter, leave the dried spirea and panicle hydrangea flowers standing.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Features | Fall Interest, Cut Flower, Pollinator Friendly |
Shrubs in this EZ Scape™
BLOOMERANG BALLET® Lilac (Syringa)
Strongest reblooming lilac • Fragrant • Disease resistant
Height: 3-4′
Spread: 3-4′
Zones: 3-7
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Late summer (rebloom)
Care Tips: Will perform best in full sun – a minimum of six hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Needs well-draining soil, those that remain wet will cause poor performance. Prefers alkaline pH. Trim immediately after flowering in spring to increase rebloom later in the season.
Little QUICK FIRE® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)
Compact size • Dramatic color show • Easy-care maintenance
Height: 3-5′
Spread: 3.5-5′
Zones: 3-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer (flowers)
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (color change)
Care Tips: Will perform well in a range of sun exposures – a minimum of four hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Benefits from afternoon shade in warm climates. Will grow best in moist, well-drained soils. Benefits from yearly pruning while it’s dormant. The best time is to prune in early spring, cut down by 1/3.
DOUBLE PLAY DOOZIE® Spirea
Continuous blooming • Compact habit • Super colorful flowers
Height: 2-3′
Spread: 2-3′
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Late spring to summer (flowers)
Care Tips: Will perform well in a range of sun exposures – a minimum of four hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Needs well-draining soil, those that remain wet will cause poor performance. Prune in early spring if desired.
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