The start of a new year always makes me excited to discover what new plants are showing up. I always relish the chance to be the first in my neighborhood with some of the newest selections. During the month of January, I scoured websites, magazines and catalogs looking for new varieties that piqued my interest and I felt deserving of a place in my landscape.
My favorites, you ask? Well, here are a handful. Perhaps some of these varieties, if you are lucky enough to located them in your area, will find their way into your yard.
Red Darling Hibiscus. Gorgeous and deeply red, this Hibiscus will not only brighten your garden, but invite hummingbirds, as well.
Wild Swan Japanese Anemone. This magnificent hybrid will bloom from June until the first frost. A great addition to your rock gardens.
Everlasting Revolution Hydrangea. A repeat blooming hydrangea that will surprise you with blooms of pink, maroon or blue with green highlights as the flowers mature.
Summer Cascade Wisteria. A lovely addition for a trellis, this wisteria is a hardier variety that will add a whimsical, enchanted touch to your patio area.
Midnight Magic Crape Myrtle. A new dwarf species with mauve pink clusters of blooms and a deep purple foliage. It grows quick and top heights are only 12 feet.
Glamouflage Grape Petunia. Like the grape color. In love with the variegated foliage!
Plum Crazy Yellow Oxalis. Bright yellow flowers sit daintily atop mounds of variegated red and pink foliage.
Popcorn Drift Groundcover Rose. This super hardy groundcover rose gets its name from the way it's blooms start yellow and fade to a cream white, kind of like a kernel of popped corn.
These are just a few new varieties out there to get you ready for planting season. Feel free to share some of your finds in our comments section.
