Rhododendron ‘UMNAZ493’
From the deciduous azalea breeding program at the University of Minnesota, this is the first double-flowered form, and it is a beauty! In spring, double pink, fragrant flowers smother the plant in color. Soft green foliage turns a good burgundy in the fall. Plants form an upright mound in the landscape and tolerate full sun to part shade. Flower buds are hardy to -30°F.
Rhododendron ‘Mandarin Lights’
A release from the azalea program at the University of Minnesota. Blooms in early spring with bright, mandarin orange blossoms before it leafs out for summer. Fall foliage is an attractive bronze.
Rhododendron x ‘P.J.M.’
One of the hardiest rhododendrons for the upper midwest. Masses of mauve flowers bloom in spring, putting on a spectacular show. An evergreen with glossy green foliage throughout the growing season, changing to a pleasing purple in the fall. Needs acid, moist, well-drained soil for best performance.
Rhododendron ‘Rosy Lights’
Rosy Lights is a dark rose-pink. A spectacular display of fragrant flowers is produced in late May or early June. Flower buds are winter hardy to -45°F. From the University of Minnesota.
Rosa x ‘NOA97400A’
A profusion of soft red rosebuds open to lovely, semi-double, peachy amber blooms, that fade to a seashell pink as they age. The blossoms are fragrant – a first for the Flower Carpet® series of easy care groundcover roses! Excellent heat and humidity tolerance. Beautiful in containers, or in mass plantings in the landscape. Deciduous.
Rosa ‘BAIset’
As the name implies, Sunrise Sunset is a stunning blend, with bright fuchsia-pink petals blending to apricot near the centers. Blue-green foliage is disease-resistant on this everblooming shrub rose. Its dense, spreading habit makes it an ideal ground cover and is also well suited to mass plantings. Performs extremley well in cooler and warmer regions of the country. Own root.
Rosa ‘BAImir’
Resembling a hybrid tea rose, the velvety red blossoms are as soft as cashmere and beg to be cut for the vase. With an evenly rounded habit, Kashmir fits perfectly into today’s urban landscapes. Try this bold accent plant in the border, foundation or as a low hedge, hugging paths and walkways. Own root.