Mockorange - Buckleys Quill
Buckley's Quill Mockorange, Philadelphus 'Buckley's Quill', displays fragrant, double white flowers that are 1" in diameter with up to 30 quill-like petals and blooms abundantly in late spring. This deciduous shrub forms a semi-dwarf, erect shape at maturity. The deep green summer foliage develops a yellow fall color. An old fashioned favorite, Buckley's at home in the shrub border. One needs to allow ample room for its arching branches. It grows 6 feet tall, 4 feet wide and is deer, drought, and pollution tolerant. This low maintenance shrub likes mostly sandy soil with some clay, and requires full sun to part shade. Mock orange has many uses in the landscape and its especially enjoyable when grown near a walkway, patio or driveway where one can enjoy its beauty and fragrance. ... more
Rhododendron - Cloudland The Rhododendron Cloudland, 'Rhododendron Impeditum', is a compact, mounded evergreen plant with silver-gray green foliage. The bright purple-blue flowers bloom early spring on old growth. Plant in well-drained soil, in a sheltered location protected from north wind. Protect from winter wind and afternoon sun. This plant requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil to prosper.
