If you’re striving for a classic garden look that also attracts bees and other pollinators, roses are an excellent choice.
If you need some alternatives to hydrangeas, we have suggestions! Maybe you already have a bunch or maybe the deer love them too.
we’re sharing answers to the five most commonly asked questions we get about hydrangeas in the summer to help you get back to just enjoying the view.
A colorful, dwarf, native plant that has lots of appeal, Festivus Gold® ninebark is an improved ‘Dart’s Gold’ with a chunky, compact growth habit and thicker, heavier stems. The result is a sturdy plant with lots of easy color. It maintains its yellow color throughout the season. It has excellent color, habit, and disease resistance.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Containers, Hedges, Screening, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Cut flower, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest, Native |
This plant does best in sites with good air circulation. Prune as needed immediately after flowering; older plants can be rejuvenated by trimming branches down to the ground in winter.
