'Velveteeny' Smoke Bush size:1 gal size small sized plants

'Velveteeny' Smoke Bush size:1 gal size small sized plantsVelveteeny grows to less than half the size, 4 x 4, of its parent, Royal Purple. Discovered at Sidhu & Sons Nursery, Velveteeny has all the other desirable attributes of Royal Purple rich purple foliage and mauve, billowy inflorescence. Velveteeny is ideal for patio containers and space challenged areas. Best in the full sun. Relatively drought tolerant once established. Outstanding shades of red and orange in the fall. Deer resistant. Hardy to zone 4.

Interesting gold variegation on the edges of the leaves of this Japanese maple makes it quite unique

Leptospermum scoparium ‘Ruby Glow’ is a particularly striking cultivar

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The foliage is dark green and shiny on branches with thorns

Lavender flowers begin the show on 'Winter Chocolate' when it blooms in August to October

in mid summer to mid fall

This tidy plant will grow and spread to 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide

This named form of R

and the mountainous northern and central parts of Japan

and give it good draining soil with lots of organic matter

and had excellent foliage and very dark red flowers

The tree is very hardy to zone 3