Barberry - Helmond Pillar
Helmond Pillar Barberry, Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar', is a great selection for structure and color in the garden. 'Helmond Pillar' has an upright, columnar form and features red-purple foliage. This columnar size provides excellent vertical accents. Tiny yellow flowers in spring are followed by shiny red berries in autumn. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Helmond Pillar Barberry tolerates light shade, but needs full sun to develop best foliage color. It is a very adaptable shrub that is tolerant of many pollutants in urban areas. Also tolerates drought, but will not perform well in poorly drained, wet soils. This barberry grows somewhat slowly to 4-5' tall and only 1-2' wide, and is effective as a small screen or hedge. It is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub which features reddish-purple, variably sized leaves on reddish brown stems, which have sharp thorns. There are no serious disease or insect problems with this barberry. ... more information
Weigela - My Monet™ The Weigela 'My Monet™', Weigela 'My Monet'(PP16,824), is a hardy dwarf variety that is simply the best variegated weigela there is. New leaves emerge pinkish in color changing to green with cream on the edges as the leaves mature. The blooms are larger than other varieties and also more numerous giving this Weigela a wonderful appearance for any garden setting. The My Monet™ is hardier and more vigorous than other dwarf cultivars. It's compact, rounded shape is very attractive. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.
