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| 2950.1 | how about colorful foliage? | TLE::WENDYL::BLATT | | Thu Apr 03 1997 17:01 | 15 |
| I can't think of anything offhand that stays in bloom for more than
a couple of weeks, but a purple leaf sand cherry has colorful foliage.
Depending on the amount of sun it gets, the foliage is shades
of purple/green. (the more sun, the more purple).
It grows larger than 4', but prunes easily.
It has light pink small blooms in spring.
Also, in the "colorful foliage" category is Japanese barberry if
you don't mind thorns.
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| 2950.2 | | CSCMA::BALICH | | Thu Apr 03 1997 17:37 | 4 |
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re .-1
Thanks! Is it HARDY meaning does it survive harsh winters ?
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| 2950.3 | Purple Leaf Sand Cherry | TLE::WENDYL::BLATT | | Thu Apr 03 1997 18:29 | 15 |
| Purple Leaf Sand Cherry is very hardy - probably a Zone 3 or 4.
That refers to the temperature it survives without freezing.
As far as physical winter damage, it is decidous and may lose a
branch or two when young, but no major problem. Last year mine
looked horrible under the weight of heavy snow. All the branches were every
which way. I thought it was a goner for sure. I may have lost a few,
but most of them popped back in place as the snow melted. I was amazed.
Watch out for Japanese Beetles eating leaves in July/August.
It doesn't harm anything, but looks unsightly if it's in a location
closely viewed. Spraying helps.
-Wendy
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| 2950.4 | potentilla & beach roses | TLE::WENDYL::BLATT | | Mon Apr 07 1997 20:51 | 16 |
| beach roses are very tough. They take salt air (beach) and urban
pollution as well. They bloom a good part of the summer into
fall. Commercial landscapers use them frequently.
I'm not sure what zone they are rated for. Check it out.
I think at least a zone 5 because I know they are something
I was considering getting sometime and I am a zone 5.
Also potentilla blooms all summer. It has small yellow flowers.
It's not the most attractive foliage, but it does provide
long lasting color. The bush stays fairly small - about 3' max.
I don't think either of these would be great for a foundation planting,
but they would be good in a less important setting, perhaps a border.
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| 2950.5 | potentilla | BIGQ::ACKERMAN | | Fri May 09 1997 17:54 | 5 |
| I am interested in a small bush that was described also. It is to
be in a bed just infront of my front porch. I was considering a
potentilla but have never actually seen one. Any idea where I could
see/buy one in the Rt 128 area of MA?
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| 2950.6 | | TUXEDO::MAZZAFERRO | | Thu May 29 1997 14:45 | 8 |
| When we built our home, the builder put in potentillas along our
walkway. They were purchased last year at Sudbury Nursuries. The
more common name is buttercups. To be honest, I don't find them
attractive unless they're in bloom, so we're removing them this
year. We'll be replanting them elsewhere on the property but
probably not in the front yard.
Laura
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