Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' : MALVACEAE, (White Althea, or Rose of Sharon). "The best white", according to The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs. Large-flowered triploid, raised at the U.S. National Arboretum in 1963. East Asia; Zones 4-9.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Double Pink', (Althea, Rose of Sharon). Old fashioned shrub or small tree with fully double flowers, light pink with reddish markings inside. ( Image / JPEG / 396x385 pixels / 35KB )
Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene'. A sister seedling of 'Diana', which adds a red center to the white petals. Large flowered.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva'. Large flowered lavender.
For other Hibiscus species, SEE Perennials.Hydrangea macrophylla : HYDRANGEACEAE or SAXIFRAGACEAE, (Bigleaf Hydrangea). Four to six foot shrub with large, round heads of sterile and fertile flowers. The outer (sterile) flowers are blue in acid soil, and pink in alkaline soil. Flower buds are formed on the previous year's growth. Japan. Zones 6-9.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Variegata', (Variegated Bigleaf Hydrangea). Three foot shrub with beautiful leaves edged with white. Flowers blue in acid soil. Zones 6-9.
Hymenosporum flavum : PITTOSPORACEAE, (Australian Frangipani). Large shrub or tree with panicles of fragrant, yellow 1½" flowers. Zones 8-11.
Hypericum fasciculatum : HYPERICACEAE, (Coastal St. Johnswort). One of many coastal species, this shrub has needle leaves to ¾" long. Erect plants to 6', with a great display of ½" yellow flowers in early summer. Prefers moist to wet soils. Our plant from Picayune, MS. Native from NC to FL to MS; Zones 7-9.
Hypericum frondosum, (Shrubby St. Johnswort). 3-4' shrub with long, shiny leaves. Flowers are 2", yellow, with many stamens. Fine for foliage effect, and a great bloomer in early summer, once established. Hardy Southeastern native. Zones 5-9.
Hypericum Lancasteri, (Lancaster St. Johnswort). 2' spreading shrub with 2", stamen-loaded, yellow flowers at the branch tips in summer. Excellent bloomer with a habit similar to 'Hidcote', but smaller in leaf. Leaves about 2 inches long by ¾ inch wide, shiny, pointed.
Hypericum patulum var. Henryi 'Hidcote', (St. Johnswort). Shrub to 3' with large (3") flowers at the tips of the branches in summer. Since it flowers on new wood, it may be cut to the ground each year, and treated as a herbaceous perennial. Hardy, with good foliage. Zones 5-8(9).
Hypericum reductum 'Santa Rosa', (Santa Rosa St. Johnswort). Two Saints Plant? Found on Santa Rosa Island in northwest Florida. Tiny needle leaves clustered around thin, upright to twisting branches, with ½" yellow flowers in midsummer. Short-lived plants (3-5 years); give moist, sandy soil for best growth. Zones 6-9. ( Image / JPEG / 509x329 pixels / 57KB )
Indigofera Kirolowii : FABACEAE, (Indigo). Beautiful rhizomatous shrub with rose-pink flowers in spikes at the branch tips in summer. Best in moisture retentive soils and partial shade. Assorts well with perennials. North China, Korea. Zones 6-11. ( Image / JPEG / 539x354 pixels / 54.1KB )
Itea chinensis : SAXIFRAGACEAE, (Chinese Sweetspire). Shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and spikes of white flowers in spring.
Itea virginica, (Virginia Sweetspire). Shrub or small tree grown for its hanging spikes of white flowers in the spring, and for its gorgeous fall and winter leaf color, which changes from red to wine-purple. Zones 5-9. ( Image / JPEG / 432x357 pixels / 61KB )
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'. Selection made for purplish fall and winter color; keeps leaves longer in the fall than the species. Good bloomer, too.
Jasminum humile : OLEACEAE, (Italian Jasmine). Small yellow flowers on this 6' shrub are slightly fragrant. Flowers early summer, with black berries in fall. Himalayas. Zones 7-9.
Jasminum humile 'Revolutum', (Italian Jasmine). Small yellow flowers on this 6' shrub are fragrant. Flowers early summer, with black berries in fall. Less hardy than the species. Zones 8-9.
Jasminum humile FORMA Wallichianum. Taller than the species. Good foliage. Zones 7-9.
Jasminum Mesnyi, (Primrose Jasmine). Mounding shrub to 5 or 6 feet high, spreading by rooting of the long trailing branches, to 10 feet or more wide. Soft yellow flowers produced sporadically anytime, with a good show in early spring. Evergreen from China. Zones 7-9.
Jasminum Sambac 'Maid of Orleans', (Arabian Jasmine). Shrubby plant which may twine when growing vigorously. Tender plants offer some of the most fragrant flowers of any jasmine. Flowers are white, single to semi-double, and are borne in clusters from the branch tips all year. Zones 9-11.
For other Jasminum species, see Vines.
Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' : ROSACEAE, (Kerria). Known locally as "Yellow Rose of Texas", despite being a native of Japan! Nevertheless, a beautiful complement to perennials, this is a rhizomatous shrub with balls of yellow double flowers in spring and summer. The deciduous plant having green winter stems for added interest, and growing to 4'; does well in partial shade. Hardy in Zones 5-9. ( Image / JPEG / 525x391 pixels / 49KB )
Kerria japonica 'Variegata', (Variegated Kerria). Small shrub, to about 3 feet tall, arching and spreading in habit. The subtly cream-variegated leaves are smaller than those of the species (to about 3 inches). The flowers are small (1-inch) and yellow. Flowers primarily in spring, though a smattering of blossoms can be seen during the summer and fall. Considerably less invasive than 'Flore-Pleno'. East Asia. Zones 5-9.
Leucothoe axillaris : ERICACEAE, (Coast Leucothoe). Two to four feet tall shrub, often growing wider than tall. Offers leathery, dark green, glossy leaves and gracefully arching racemes of white, dangling bells in mid to late spring. Prefers acid soil and plenty of moisture. Shade is preferred. Native from Virginia to Florida to Mississippi, in lowland areas. Zones 5-9.
Leycesteria crocothyrsos : CAPRIFOLIACEAE, (Golden Abelia). Large, yellow, spring/early summer pea flowers on leafless, arching, green branches. Does not fruit here, but if it did, the fruits should be small and green and gooseberry-like. Assam. Zones 7-10.
Loropetalum chinense : HAMAMELIDACEAE, (Loropetalum). Evergreen shrub to 12', with unusual, straplike, white spring flowers. Very showy in full bloom. China and India. Hardy in Zones 7-10.
Loropetalum chinense VAR. rubrum 'Blush', (Red Loropetalum). Straplike, pinkish red flowers. Even the roots are red! Evergreen shrub to 10 feet. Zones 7-10. ( Image / JPEG / 600x450 pixels / 56.1KB )
Lycium carolinianum : SOLANACEAE, (Carolina Wolfberry). Arching, thorny, suckering shrub with bluish lilac flowers, followed by red berries. Ht. 6'. NC to LA, on coastal sandy beaches and mounds. Zones 7-10. Plant courtesy Mildred Nunnery.
Mackaya bella : ACANTHACEAE, (Mackaya). Tender foliage/flowering plant with foliage similar to Leea coccinea. 3 to 5 ft. shrub with glossy leaves and 2" lavender flowers. South Africa. Zones 9-11.
Muehlenbeckia complexa : POLYGONACEAE, (Wire Plant). Interesting subshrub with wiry, prostrate branches, sparingly set with tiny, round leaves. New Zealand. Zones 8-10.
Paulownia tomentosa : BIGNONIACEAE, (Princess Tree). Huge, round, pubescent leaves on fast growing trees to 50 feet tall or more. Fragrant, violet, 2" flowers. Yields an excellent wood for cabinetry, and is much sought after in Japan. Native to China; escaped from cultivation in the eastern US. Zones 5-9.
Premna japonica : VERBENACEAE, (Musk Maple). Fast growing shrub with small, rather uniquely scented, maple-like, glossy leaves and arching branches; leaves furry and the plant upright at first. Makes a pretty plant. Japan. Zones 7-9.
Punica Granatum : PUNICACEAE, (Pomegranate). Mop-headed shrub to 15 feet, with upright branches that weep nearly to the ground under the weight of the large orange-red fruits. Our plants from the plantation home of Bridges, Mississippi, cultivated there with benign neglect for decades. Zones 8-10.
Rosa carolina : ROSACEAE, (Carolina Rose, Pasture Rose). Suckering shrub from 3 to 6 feet tall with a good show of single pink flowers in early summer, and an orange-red fall leaf color. Give good soil moisture. Eastern US. Zones 4-9.
Rosa 'Cecile Brunner', (Sweetheart Rose). Light pink double flowers to 2" across, in spring. Good grower with no disease problems here.
Rosa rugosa, (Tomato Rose). Large, suckering shrub with single, pink flowers in spring and summer, followed by large red hips. China, Japan. Zones 2-10.
Rubus calycinoides : ROSACEAE, (Creeping Raspberry). Mallow-like leaves on a creeping, semi-evergreen plant with red winter color. Leaves are glossy and corrugated above; felted beneath. Flowers and fruit of little interest. Hardy here. Taiwan. Zones 8-10?
Sageretia Thea : RHAMNACEAE. Privet-like shrub with spiny stems, small fragrant flowers, and black berries. Makes a fine barrier hedge. Height 4-6'. China. Zones 7-9.
Salix caprea : ROSACEAE, (Pussy Willow). Green fuzzy 1" catkins on bare branches in early spring. May be forced into bloom indoors. Cut back severely each spring after flowering for best results, and grow in moist soil in partial shade to full sun.
Salix chaenomeloides. Three inch silvery-pink catkins, rose-red in bud; outstanding in flower. Large, silver backed leaves; fast grower. Ht. 12' or more. Asia. Zones 5-9.
Salix melanostachya, (Black Pussy Willow). Dark red stems are the base for the deep red catkins which emerge in early spring. The catkins have very dark, almost black stamens. Later, the silver-backed leaves are nicely ornamental. Spreading shrub often growing twice as wide as tall (to 4' x 8').
Serissa foetida 'Florepleno' : RUBIACEAE, (Yellow-rim, Serissa) Double white flowered form of the lovely Serissa. Arching branches produce flowers constantly. Height 3 to 4 feet, with a spread of 2 to 3 feet. The evergreen leaves are small and neat. May be successfully used as a hedge; of easy culture. Southeastern Asia. Zones 7-9.
Serissa foetida 'Mount Fuji' : RUBIACEAE, (Yellow-rim, Serissa). Small woody shrub, 3 to 4 feet tall, with a thin edge of cream to the leaves. The 1/2-inch flowers are white, single. Great plant for bonsai. Southeastern Asia. Zones 7-9.
Serissa foetida 'Pink Swan', (Pink Serissa). Small woody shrub, 3 to 4 feet tall, with a thin edge of cream to the leaves - a nice, subtle variegation. The 1/2-inch flowers are pink, single. Great plant for bonsai. Southeastern Asia. Zones 7-9.
Sophora Davidii : FABACEAE, (David's Sophora). Spiny deciduous shrub to 6 or 8 feet tall, with small leaves and 4-inch racemes of blue-violet pea-flowers at the branch tips in spring and early summer. Quite showy in flower. China. Zones 5-8.
Styrax japonicus : STYRACACEAE, (Japanese Snowbell). Lovely small tree or large shrub, with a profuse display of white flowers in late spring or early summer. Prefers some shade in the south, but performs well and flowers well in south Mississippi in full sun. Height to 20 feet or more; generally smaller in the deep south. Give a rich, organic, acid, moist, well-drained soil for best results. Japan, China. Zones 5-8.
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Variegatus' : CAPRIFOLIACEAE, (Variegated Indiancurrant Coralberry). Small, arching, spreading shrub, with creamy yellow-margined leaves. Height 2 to 5 feet. The tiny flowers are eclipsed by purple-red drupes from fall through winter. Easy culture; partial shade is best in the south for this variegated form. Native from NY to CO, south to FL and TX. Zones 2-8.
Tecoma Garrocha : BIGNONIACEAE. Five foot shrub with pinnate leaves and racemes of orange-salmon funnelform 2" flowers. Argentina. Zones 8b-11. Hardy to at least 22°F.
Tecoma stans, (Yellowbells). Six foot shrub/tree with bells of yellow flowers. FL and Mexico, to S. America. Zones 8b-11. Hardy to at least 22°F.
Thevetia peruviana : APOCYNACEAE, (Yellow Oleander). Shrub with oleander-like foliage and 2", funnelform, fragrant, yellow flowers in summer and fall. Height 4 feet here in a season; may grow to 30 feet in tropics. Hardiness untested here. Tropical America. Zones 9-11.
Ulmus x elegantissima 'Jacqueline Hillier' : ULMACEAE, (Hillier Dwarf Elm). Densely branched, small to medium sized deciduous shrub. Fresh green leaves spring to fall.
Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty', (Frosty Dwarf Lacebark Elm). Semi-dwarf lacebark elm with a thin line of white toothed margins on each older leaf. Probably 15' or so after 5 years. China, Japan. Zones 6-9.
Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju', (Seiju Dwarf Lacebark Elm). Compact variety with tiny leaves and a dense habit with many branches. Ultimate height is probably 10 feet. Zones 7-9.
Vestia lycioides : SOLANACEAE, (Vestia). Evergreen shrub with many yellow, tubular flowers in spring. Slow-growing to 6 feet or more. Growth habit is open but erect, with many branches. Chile. Zones 8-11.
Viburnum nudum : CAPRIFOLIACEAE, (Smooth Withe-Rod, Nannyberry Haw). Small, deciduous tree or large shrub, to 15'. The glossy leaves are reddish in fall. White flowers in cymes, then late summer fruit of pink, changing to blue-black. Our plants from local stock. Zones 7-9. ( Image / JPEG / 604x467 pixels / 73.6KB )
Viminaria juncea : FABACEAE, (Golden Spray). Moisture loving, leafless thing with many erect branches. Flowers not yet seen here, but should be orange-yellow, pealike, in long racemes. Southeastern Australia. Zones 9-11.
Vitex agnus-castus : VERBENACEAE, (Vitex, Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper). Shrub or small tree with spikes of purple flowers in summer. Aromatic palmate foliage. Seeds with anaphrodisiac qualities. Cut back severely each year for best flowering. Height without pruning about 15 feet. Zones 7-10.
Vitex agnus-castus 'Variegata'. Cream-variegated form of the Chaste Tree. Zones 7-10.
Vitex rotundifolia, (Roundleaf Vitex). Deciduous groundcover with rounded, glaucous leaves and short spikes of lavender flowers in summer. Rapid spreader for sunny areas. Height less than 18"; good bank cover or facer plant; spreads 4' or more in a season.
Weigela florida 'Evita' : CAPRIFOLIACEAE, (Red Weigela). Medium shrub (3'), with red flowers in spring. Showy in bloom. Deciduous. Japan. Zones 4-9.
Weigela florida 'Pink', (Pink Weigela). Large shrub (6'), with pink flowers in spring. Showy in bloom. Deciduous. Japan. Zones 4-9..
Westringia rosmariniformis : LAMIACEAE, (Australian Rosemary). Tender shrub with densely set, blue-green, needle leaves, looking much like a glaucous rosemary. White flowers in spring. Southeastern Australia. Zones 8b-11.
Xanthorhiza simplicissima : RANUNCULACEAE, (Yellowroot). Suckering shrub from 2 to 3 feet tall, with best use as a groundcover for moist soils in partial shade. Eastern US. Zones 3-9.
Zizyphus jujuba : RHAMNACEAE, (Chinese Date). Spiny tree or large shrub, to 20 feet. Small yellowish flowers followed by rounded, edible, 1" fruits. Eurasia. Zones 6-9.
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