Rhododendron - Pohjolas Daughter

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Pohjola's Daughter is very hardy and flowers in early-midseason. Rhododendron like acidic soils that are high in organic matter. The Rhododendron, Pohjola's Daughter, 'Rhododendron 'Pohjola's Daughter', exhibits large fuchsia-pink buds that open shell pink and slowly turn white. The low mounding habit of this plant allows for placement in a myriad of landscapes. High organic content assures that the soil will retain moisture, yet also drain well when too wet. These optimum conditions are typically achieved by planting into soil that has been amended with generous quantities of peat moss or organic materials. Pohjola's Daughter is a low dense bush, growing about 3 feet high, with much forking and it is often broader than it is tall. ... more information

Forsythia - Spectabilis Suggested uses for this plant include border, specimen plant, and screen. Tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions, but prefers full sun. Often used to control erosion on steep slopes because tips of branches root naturally and plants spread easily. Allow plenty of room for plant to spread. The Spectabilis Forsythis, Forsythia x intermedia, is a showy border Forsythia that transplants readily. Profuse, yellow, spring flowers are followed by medium green summer foliage. `Spectabilis' (Showy Border Forsythia) is the most common forsythia. Flowers will last for two or three weeks unless killed by cold. Prune in spring after flowering so that buds for the next year can develop in the fall.

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