A Sensational July Begins With Summerific Hibiscus

July is a time of vacations, and no matter whether you are going to the tropics or not, your backyard can look like an island paradise courtesy of Summerific hibiscus. There are 15 varieties to choose from, and incredibly, they are perennial from zones 4-9. That’s right, even though they look like they are from the Caribbean, they will be right at home in your garden.

Proven Winners ColorChoice Announces Sustainable Plant Package

The new package is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2), using 83% less plastic than conventional industry containers. Created by PlantRight, a division of DCA Outdoor, it is made of woven plastic and includes handles for easy transport, a wide base for stability and root expansion, and drainage holes at the base and sides. 

Protecting Our Pollinators Through Responsible Growing Practices

“Our plants start out as young plants grown by six Proven Winners propagators (greenhouse growers) in the U.S. and Canada. Our job is to produce and sell these young plants to the thousands of independent growers in the U.S. and Canada who in turn grow our plants into the finished product that you see in garden centers.”

Proven Winners: Using Containers for a Splash of Color

Using containers in the garden to add color to a shady spot, to a “difficult to grow anything” spot under a tree or as an accent to other flowers and edibles is a simple way to add some pop to your landscape. With new, attractive containers made from durable polyurethane, it’s easy to care for these pots as well.

Brandywine Viburnum Named Woody Cut of the Year by the American Society of Cut Flower Growers

One of many outstanding Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs to earn this honor, Brandywine viburnum joins last year’s Woody Cut of the Year, Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea, along with previous years’ winners Quick Fire and ‘Limelight’ panicle hydrangeas and Coppertina ninebark.