Wednesday, April 25, 2012

‘Snow Day Surprise’ Pearl Bush – Exochorda ‘Niagra’

‘Snow Day Surprise’ Pearl Bush – Exochorda ‘Niagra’
Zone 4

Grows 3 to 4 ft. tall and 4 to 5 ft. wide.

Grow in full sun to part shade.




More compact than other varieties, ‘Snow Day Surprise’ forms big pearl-like buds in late April and holds them for three to four weeks. In late May the fat buds open to cover the shrub in fluffy snow-white flowers.

‘Boomerang’ Lilac – Syringa x ‘Penda’

‘Boomerang’ Lilac – Syringa x ‘Penda’

Zone 4
Grows 4 to 5 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide.
Grow in full sun.



April buds pictured. I'll post more images when it blooms!

Blooms mid May and then reblooms throughout the summer and fall. Fragrant, compact, and floriferous – ‘Boomerang’ is a garden star.