26 April 2015 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com
Landscape design and construction
New PlaNts
for 2015
Every year, professional breeders and
growers release new plant varieties to the
landscape industry. There are many new
plants that merit consideration by land-
scape professionals. Some of the new in-
troductions for 2015 are as follows:
Moonlight Chinese Fairy Bells
Disporum cantoniense 'Moonlight'
P.P. #24,556
USDA Zones 7 - 9
A dazzling discovery from the Nether-
lands, Moonlight has fascinating foliage on
graceful, arching stems. The wavy leaves
are bright green with a unique pearl-white
center, and some develop interesting strip-
ing. The dramatic foliage color emerges
in spring, followed by clusters of small
yellow flowers lasting through summer.
Then, as temperatures cool in the fall, the
variegation turns purple-pink. Adds an il-
luminating effect to any shade garden and
will turn heads when planted in a tall, col-
orful, glazed container. A compact form,
Moonlight will reach 18 to 24 inches and
requires only occasional pruning.
Available from Monrovia
Bonsai Blue Jacaranda
Jacaranda 'Bonsai Blue' P.P.A.F.
USDA Zones 9 - 11
A true dwarf Jacaranda, this fast grower
will make a stunning small specimen tree
or in a small patio container. It has bright
green, soft, fern-like foliage and explodes
with deep purple tubular blooms in late
spring. Prefers full sun and once estab-
lished it is remarkably tolerant of heat and
drought. While Jacarandas can grow 40 to
50 feet tall, this petite discovery from Israel
will be about 6 feet high by 5 feet wide —
delighting the space-challenged gardener.
A Monrovia exclusive through Ball Or-
namentals.
Little Ragu Sweet Bay
Laurus nobilis 'MonRik' P.P.A.F.
USDA Zones 8 - 11
Native to the Mediterranean, this is
a true compact Sweet Bay. Its bright,
golden-green wavy leaves have a more
seductive fragrance than other Bays.
The narrow foliage emerges chartreuse
on unique red stems, and then becomes
a rich, sage green. This little gem will
top out at 5 to 8 feet high and wide in
10 years. Its small size makes it ideal
for planting closer to the house or in
a container near the kitchen — handy
for cooking. The dried leaves add a very
distinctive flavor to stews and sauces.
This evergreen shrub works well as a
houseplant in colder climates, adding
fragrance to the home all year. Prefers
full sun to part shade. Little Ragu is a
selection of Emerald Wave.
Available from Monrovia
