Mother Nature Celebrates Mother's Day

Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia 

Magnolia soulangiana 'Alexandrina'  

25’H x 25’W. Large dark pink-red buds open to 

pink blossoms. Cup-like blooms. Sun or part shade.

Rhododendron 'Scintillation' 4-6’H x 6-8’W. Deep, clear pink 

in mid to late May. Broader than tall. Attractive glossy foliage. 

Requires well-drained soil in a protected location. Does best 

in a bright spot with some midday shade to avoid sun scorch.

Azalea 'Nancy' 2’H x 3-4’W. A Robin Hill hybrid with 

low spreading habit. Pretty light pink hose in hose 

double flowers.  Evergreen.  Each flower has the 

appearance of a delicate pink gardenia blossom.  

Spectacular!

Magnolia x 'Elizabeth'

Large cupped flowers emerge in early May.  Yellow buds 

open to creamy blossoms, with sweet fragrance.  Vigorous, 

upright growth.  Needs protection from harsh winds.  

Performs best in full sun to partial shade.  Thrives in rich 

organic soil, well-drained but evenly moist.

Azalea 'Silver Sword' 3’H x 3’W. 

Heavy flowering, deep red blooms. Variegated 

foliage for extended interest. Evergreen.
Tolerates sun or part shade.

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'  15”H x 2-3’W.  

Narrow silvery foliage resembles rosemary leaves. 

Clear pink flowers in Spring. Very cold hardy. 

Likes boggy soil. Avoid hot dry locations.

Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' 4-6’H x 4-5’W. 

Most popular variety has lush green foliage with 

fiery red new growth flush. Red color continues 

appearing throughout summer for extended appeal.
White flowers in spring hang from plant in strips.

Pieris is deer resistant.

Azalea 'Girard's Fuchsia' 3-4’H x 3-4’W. 

Dark reddish-lavender in mid-May. Evergreen. 

Very showy bloomer. 

Spirea prunifolia

Bridalwreath Spirea 6-8’H x 4-6’W. An old-
fashioned classic. Gorgeous small double white 

flowers in early spring cover the plant.

Azalea 'Western lights' ~ 2-3'H x 2-3'W Deciduous.
Vigorous grower with lush foliage and
clear pink flower clusters.

Azalea 'HinoCrimson' 3-4’H x 4-5’W. Strong red 

flowers in mid-May. Extremely profuse, showy bloomer. 

Decent foliage retention. Excellent sun tolerance 

and cold hardiness. 

Here in the Northeast, Mother Nature is finally, albeit 

reluctantly, allowing our gardens a bit of finery... just in 

time for Mother's Day this Sunday, May 8th.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Photos: ©Deb Lambert 2011

Plant Descriptions: ©Corliss Bros. 2011 Catalog