May 1, 2024
Ornamental value and landscape use: If you are looking to add roses to your garden, but are hesitant because of their reputation for high maintenance, we encourage you to try knockout roses. We particularly like to use the double knockout rose in the knockout series.
Double knockout roses are hardy and dense in growth, displaying double cherry-red flowers up to three inches long for most of the season. In the fall, the leaves turn to shades of deep purple before the leaves drop and the color fades to an orange-red hue.
When properly situated, knockout roses are very easy to grow, are drought resistant, and are self-cleaning, making them a great low-maintenance plant. The place to grow double knockout roses is in full sunlight in well-drained, fertile soil. Double knockout roses make great borders and are commonly used as low hedges in traditional gardens or cottage-style gardens.
While the purple salvias are a staple plant in many of our landscape projects, we enjoy mixing in pink versions like this lovely pink profusion salvia.
If you’re looking to create a live alternative to traditional fencing, but have limited space, we suggest green Giant Arborvitae.
A versatile and easy-to-grow shrub, Kodiak black bush honeysuckle reflects a dark burgundy/black hue that is irresistible to the eye.
Commonly known as Lenten Rose, Molly’s White Hellebore has recently become an LCbW favorite for the shady garden.