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need advice on medium sized shrub for next to home

Posted by dinosaur1 5b (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 10, 10 at 22:20

I really like the Rhododendrons, but I would like something that blooms much longer. I need something that would grow 3-4 ft tall and wide. This would go in our backyard which gets lots of sun, about 6-7 hours of sun/day at least.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.


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RE: need advice on medium sized shrub for next to home

  • Posted by whaas 5a Milwaukee (My Page) on
    Sun, Apr 11, 10 at 11:05

Thoughts on shrub roses? I really like Northern Accents Ole...pictured below.

Tickled Pink Hydrangea is another one...its a smaller paniculata.

Northern Accents Ole Rose


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RE: need advice on medium sized shrub for next to home

Sounds like a great spot for Annabelle Hydrangea.
Mine blooms from June to frost.
It's about the same size you described. Big blooms and easy to find.
There's a couple of new versions of Annabelle.... Incrediball has a bigger bloom (nearly the size of a soccerball) and stronger stems.
Invincibelle is a new Annabelle with pink blossoms.

I have my Annabelles on the east side of my house and gets sun from dawn till about 1pm.

Melissa


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