Spring 2019 Onsite Plant Sale April 4 and 6 from 9AM-Noon (closed April 5) The Brunswick County Extension Master Gardeners are ready for the Spring Plant Sale. We ordered twice the number of plants compared to previous years. All are available for sale on opening day Thursday April 4 from 9AM-Noon. We are closed on Friday to restock and reopen on Saturday April 5 from 9AM-Noon after adding more plants. Sale located at the Brunswick County Government Complex in Bolivia-- behind Building N near hoophouse. Lines form well in advance. Cash or credit.
Symbols and What They Mean Full Sun Part Sun All Shade Part Shade Drought tolerant Moderate watering Water frequently Butterfly attractor Pollinator friendly Deer Resistant Hummer favorite Rabbit Resistant
Abelia Canyon Creek Abelia x grandiflora Canyon Creek 4 H 4-5 W Coppery-pink new foliage changes to a soft yellow then green. Fragrant white flowers Drought tolerant Evergreen Well drained-moist soil
Abelia Francis Mason Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' 4-6 H 4-5 W New growth is a bright lemon yellow, with coloration changing with maturity to a variegated dark green with yellow edging Bell - trumpet shaped blooms are light pink & white Mounded growth Drought tolerant Evergreen Well drained-moist soil Photo available here at Raulston Arboretum
Arborvitae Emerald Green Thuja occidentalis Emerald Green 15 H 3-4 W Narrow, pyramidal evergreen displaying dense emerald green foliage. Water-wise; disease resistant Thrives in heat and humidity and tolerates dry spells once established. They form a solid privacy fence that you'll never have to prune.
Chokeberry Low Scape Mound Aronia melanocarpa 12-24 H 2 W Low growing ground-cover shrub with glossy green foliage White flowers in Spring followed by black berries Leaves turn brilliant red in Fall Drought / salt tolerant Deciduous
Azalea Purple Formosa Rhododendron x indica Purple 7-10 H 6-8 W Woody evergreen deciduous shrub Formosa azalea appears lavender purple in deep shade Moist well-drained acidic soil Moderately sale tolerant
Autumn Royalty Encore Azalea Ericaceae Rhododendron Conlec 4-5 H 3-4 W Evergreen Re-bloomer Upright habit; compact Voted Azalea of the Year by the Rhododendron Society of America. Dark purple-pink, funnel shaped blooms Well drained acidic soil Encore Azaleas are hardy, low-maintenance, and add vivid multi seasonal color to the landscape Photo credit Encore Azaleas
Encore Azalea Autumn Sangria Azalea x 'Roblee 4.5 H 4 W Perennial This fast growing variety boasts large vibrant neon flowers Well drained acidic soil Encore Azaleas are well known to be hardy, lowmaintenance, reblooming and add vivid multi seasonal color to the landscape Photo credit Encore Azaleas
Azalea x 'Mootum'Autumn White Encore Azalea 4-5 H 3-4 W Evergreen Re-bloomer Upright habit; compact White semi-double blooms Well drained soil; acidic Encore Azaleas are well known to be hardy, lowmaintenance, and add vivid multi seasonal color to the landscape Photo courtesy of Encore Azaleas
4.5 H and 4 W Re-bloomer Encore Azalea Twist Ericacea Rhododendron Conlep This fast growing variety boasts large bi-color and occasional solid purple blooms. Well drained soil; acidic Encore Azaleas are well known to be hardy, lowmaintenance, and add vivid multi seasonal color to the landscape Photo credit Encore Azaleas
Azalea Pink Ruffle Formosa Rhododendron x indica Pink Ruffles 7-10 H 6-8 W Woody evergreen deciduous shrub Formosa azalea appears pink in sunlight and lavender purple in deep shade Moist well-drained acidic soil Photo available here
Purple Beautyberry Issai Callicarpa dichotoma Issai 4-5 H 4-8 W Deciduous Graceful long branches arch towards the ground. Small pink flowers June to Aug. followed by lilacviolet berries Heat, humidity, drought tolerant
Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree' PP#20,574 8-12 H 4-6 W Deciduous perennial Large blue flowers are adorned with lacy centers. Upright slender well branching shrub. Tolerates a wide range of soil types. Salt tolerant Late season bloomer Proven Winner variety
Bottlebrush Mount Airy Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy' 4-5 H Ornamental, deciduous, low shrub Prefers moist, acid soils Abundant fragrant white bottlebrush like flowers. Dark green foliage, turns brilliant yellow, orange and shades of red in fall.
Butterfly Bush Nanho Blue Buddleia davidii Nanho Blue 4-6 H 4-6 W Deciduous Mauve-blue flowers and small gray-green leaves Fragrant flowers attract pollinators from late Spring until frost. For more flowers and compact plants, cut back hard in winter.
5-6 H 4-6 W Deciduous Rose red flowers up to 20 long Fragrant flowers from Spring through Fall Pollinator magnet Butterfly Bush Royal Red Buddleia davidii Royal Red
4-6 H 4-6 W Deciduous Butterfly Bush Silver Frost Buddleia davidii Silver Frost White flowers and silvergray foliage More compact grower with flowers held more upright than other white cultivars Fragrant flowers
Camellia William Lanier Hunt Camellia sasanqua William Lanier Hunt' 6-8 H Well-drained soil Glossy pointed evergreen foliage Prefers acidic, highly organic soils Dark, pink, peony form blooming in mid-season. Vigorous growth habit. Blooms a little in October and more in November.
Camellia Winters Interlude Camellia x Winter s Interlude' 8-10 H 8 W Well-drained soil Lavender pink flower Glossy pointed evergreen foliage Prefers acidic, highly organic soils Blooms late October on upright stems
Shoal Creek Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' 12 H 12 W Deciduous Terminal clusters of fragrant violet flowers over an extended season Flowers on new growth Becomes a small tree over time with a wide open canopy and aromatic graygreen foliage Thrives in heat; seacoast exposure Well drained soil
Crape Myrtle Hopi Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Hopi' 7-8 H Full sun in loamy well drained soil One of hardiest Pink flowers Showy orange-red fall colored leaves Deciduous Resistant to powdery mildew; drought tolerant
Crape Myrtle Pocomoke Lagerstroemia (indica x fauriei) Pocomoke 2-3 H 2-3 W Full sun in loamy well drained soil Small foundation plant, specimen or container plant Rose-pink flowers Deciduous, mounding form Maroon foliage turning bronze red in the fall Resistant to powdery mildew
Crape Myrtle Infiniti Purple Lagerstroemia Infiniti Purple 4 H 4 W Moist well drained soil Produces masses of dark purple blooms on compact sized shrubs Flowers on new Yellow, orange and red Fall foliage Resistance to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Drought and heat tolerant
Crape Myrtle Moonlight Magic Lagerstroemia 'PIILAG-IV' PPAF 8-12 H 4-6 W Moist well drained soil Produces masses of white blooms Deep maroon leaves Resistance to leaf spot and powdery mildew Drought and heat tolerant
Deutzia Yuki Cherry Blossom Deutzia 'NCDX2' PPAF 2 H 2 W Miniature deciduous shrubs Blooms pink bell-like flowers in spring Attractive burgundy fall color Resilient and requires little or no maintenance Proven Winner
Slender Deutzia Nikko Deutzia gracilis Nikko 2 H 5 W Deciduous shrub Low compact growing Double white fragrant flowers in Spring Bright green leaves on arching branches turn burgundy in fall. Prune in Spring after blooming
6-10 H 6-10 W Leaves are 6 to 14 wide, with 7 to 9 deep lobes per shiny leaf Tropical appearance Flowers appear in Oct-Nov and last for several weeks Avoid windy locations Japanese Fatsia Fatsia japonica Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries,
Gardenia Frost Proof Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' 4-6 H 3 W Evergreen White blooms Spring through Fall Rich green foliage - dense growing. Lots of small fragrant flowers Round growth habit
Gardenia Frost Proof Gardenia jasminoides 'Frost Proof 3-4 H Long lasting color Rich green foliage and a dense mounding habit Produces lots of waxy, fragrant white flowers late spring and early summer. More tolerant of direct sun flower buds that resist late spring frosts without damage.
Gold Dust Aucuba Aucuba japonica Variegata 6 H 6 W Compact evergreen shrub with large glossy dark green leaves heavily sprinkled with yellow spots. Grows best in part shade to shade. Drought tolerant
Chinese Carissa Holly Ilex cornuta Carissa 3 H 3 W Well drained soil Drought and humidity tolerant Insect or disease problem free Dense growing dwarf evergreen Salt tolerant Dark glossy leaves with one spine at tip Small white flowers in Spring
Holly Dwarf Yaupon Bordeaux Ilex vomitoria Bordeaux-Condeaux 2-3 H 2-3 W Well drained soil Drought and humidity tolerant Insect or disease problem free Salt tolerant Dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form Green leaves turn rich, burgundy-red in winter for cool season interest.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly Schillings Ilex vomitoria Schillings 2-3 H 2-4 W Well drained soil. Drought and humidity tolerant. Insect or disease problem free. Salt tolerant. Dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form.
Chinese Needlepoint Holly Ilex cornuta Needlepoint 8-10 H 6-9 W Well drained soil Drought and humidity tolerant Insect or disease problem free Dark green glossy foliage with red berries in Fall Self-pollinating Salt tolerant Good for accent or screening - space 3 apart for hedge Only moderate deer resistance
Bigleaf Hydrangea Mariesii Variegated Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata' 4-5 H 3-4 W Deciduous Large heads of white lace-cap flowers with blue centers in acidic soils or pink in alkaline. Leaves are green with white edges. Prefers shade and will tolerate morning sun. Salt tolerant
Bigleaf Hydrangea Penny Mac Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac' 5 H W Deciduous Re-blooming hydrangeas Mop-head flowers are pink or blue depending on ph of soil. Grow in part shade in rich, well-drained soil. Heat and humidity tolerant.
Bigleaf Hydrangea Pistachio Hydrangea macrophylla Pistachio 'Horwack' 3-4 H 3-5 W Deciduous 5 Mop-head blooms with scarlet and green accents around a blue eye. Compact growing re-bloomer- flowers on both old and new wood
Mountain Hydrangea Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha Hydrangea serrata ' SMNHSDD' PPAF 2-3 H 2-3 W Deciduous Large lace-cap blooms encircled with large pastel double flowers of blue or pink depending on soil ph. Strong rebloomer in sun to part sun. Add aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage blue flower color. Blooms on old and new wood- almost ever bloomer
Hydrangea Smooth Invincibelle Limetta Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA8' PPAF 3 H 3 W Rounded dwarf variety with dark green leaves Showy round flower heads that emerge lime-green on sturdy stems. Best in full sun to filtered sun.
Blue Point Juniper Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point' 10-12 H 4-6 W Evergreen Blue gray color in pyramidal form Ideal as screen or hedge Drought tolerant once established Salt Tolerant
10-25 H 8-10 W Evergreen shrub with silvery leaves and colorful flowers Moist well drained soil The flowers develop into green fruit that mature into yellow berries 2-4 inches long with a lush, pineapple-like taste. Plant several together for fruit set. Salt tolerant Loquat Eriobotrya japonica
Fringe Flower Chinese Ruby Loropetalum chinense rubrum 4-6 H 4-6 W Broadleaf evergreen with rounded growth habit and new reddish purple leaf color Dark pink flowers in early spring Moist well-drained slightly acidic soil
Red Chocolate Loropetalum Loropetalum chinense 'Chang Nian Hong' 5-8 H 4-6 W Well drained soil Evergreen with deep wine-purple foliage color throughout all four seasons Spring covered in vibrant, dark-red fringe flowers that nearly cover the foliage Good hedge
False Holly Gulftide Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide' 10 H Well drained soil Compact, upright evergreen with glossy green foliage with spiny margins. Fragrant white flowers in fall. Great plant for screens and hedges. Salt tolerant
15 H 4 W Tea Olive Fruitlandii Osmanthus x fortunei 'Fruitlandi' Well drained soil Small evergreen tree producing cream-colored blooms in the Fall with exceptional fragrance. Excellent choices for hedges, screens and individual specimen plants Salt tolerant
5-6 H 5-6 W Evergreen shrub with silvery leaves and colorful flowers Moist well drained soil The flowers develop into green fruit that mature into yellow berries 2-4 inches long with a lush, pineapple-like taste. Plant several together for fruit set. Salt tolerant Pineapple Guava Feijoa sellowiana
Rose of Sharon Blue Chiffon Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree' Deciduous shrub / tree 8-12 H 5-6 W Large single blue blooms accented with a lacy center. Requires moist, welldrained soil Heat and drought tolerant Magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds
Rose of Sharon Pink Chiffon Hibiscus syriacus 'JWNWOOD4' PP24,336 8-12 H 4 W Deciduous perennial Abundance of double frilly pink flowers in late summer. Upright slender well branching shrub. Tolerates a wide range of soil types. Salt tolerant Proven Winner variety
Rose Peach Drift Rosa Peach Drift Meiggile 2 H 3 W Floriferous dwarf shrubs Soft peach blooms cover the plant from mid-spring to the first hard freeze of late Fall Strong disease resistance It's low, spreading habit makes it perfect for small gardens and combination planters
Sunrosa Red Shrub Rose Rosa x 'ZARSBJOH' 14-24 H 12-18 W Compact shrub rose Long-flowering and performs well in heat and humidity Exceptional disease resistance. True red double blooms have a mild, tea-rose fragrance Low, spreading habit makes it perfect for small gardens and combination planters
Sunrosa Yellow Shrub Rose Rosa x 'ZARSBSUN PPAF 14-24 H 12-18 W Compact shrub rose Long-flowering and performs well in heat and humidity Exceptional disease resistance. Wonderful fragrance with lacy foliage. Coral buds open to soft yellow blooms with a faint coral blush overlay. Perfect for small gardens and combination planters
Spirea Shirobana Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' 2-3 H 2-3 W Grows best in full or partial sun. Maintains its compact, mounded shape with very little pruning Bright green leaves on slender stems that are blanketed with white, pink, and red bloom clusters in the
Summersweet Sugartina Crystalina Clethra alnifolia Sugartina - Crystalina 2-3 H 36 W Deciduous dwarf shrub blooming in Summer Medium to wet soils Pure white fragrant flowers Colorful leaves in Fall
Sunshine Ligustrum Ligustrum sinense Sunshine 3-4 H 4 W Year round gold foliage Fast growing compact shrub Sterile-no re-seeding Salt Tolerant Well-drained, rich soil Drought tolerant once established Sothern Living Collection
Variegated Pittosporum Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' 8-10 H Well drained soil. Evergreen mounding green and white foliage Fragrant blossoms in Spring Tolerates moisture and survives drought Salt spray tolerant
Arrowood Viburnum Blue Muffin Viburnum dentatum 'Christom' 5-7 H 5-7 W Deciduous shrub Creamy white summer flowers are followed by blue fruit in late summer Leave flowers for fall berries Fruit is good for birds To produce berries, you'll need another V. dentatum Adapts to variety of soils
Viburnum Doublefile Mariesii Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum Mariesii 10-12 H 12-15 W Full sun to part shade A dense, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with distinctively tiered horizontal branching that typically matures into a broadrounded form Large flat lace-cap white blooms in spring. Medium Moisture soil Red berry-like drupes for birds.
Japanese Snowball Popcorn Viburnum plicatum var. tomentusum Popcorn 8-15 H 10-18 W Deciduous shrub blooms late Spring. 3 Rounded blooms stand out against olivegreen foliage. In Autumn, leathery leaves turn rich shades of red, maroon, and purple.
Snowball Viburnum Viburnum macrocephalum 6-10 H 6-10 W Semi-evergreen Moist well drained soil Late spring, it bears flower clusters sometimes up to 8 inches wide that start out chartreuse and turn pure white Blooms May June Sterile-no seeds
Virginia Sweetspire Little Henry Itea virginica Little Henry 2-3 H 2-3 W Mound shaped semievergreen shrub Drooping 3-6 racemes of lightly fragrant white flowers in early summer that opens from base to tip Flowers borne on previous season s growth on arching branches. Mahogany to orange-red fall foliage Moist to wet soils Proven Winner
Virginia Sweetspire Scentlandia Itea virginica Scentlandia PPAF 3 H 3 W Mound shaped compact shrub Drooping 3-6 racemes of lightly fragrant white flowers in early summer that opens from base to tip Flowers borne on previous season s growth on arching branches. Brilliant orange fall foliage Moist to wet soils
Weigela Sonic Bloom Red Weigela florida Sonic Bloom Red Bokrasopin 4-6 H 4-6 W Deciduous shrub Well drained soil Hot pink buds open to pink flowers in Spring. Re-blooms until frost without deadheading. Compact and very dense shrub.