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www.landscapeirrigation.com May 2014 Landscape and Irrigation 9 from the perfectly round flower buds. Dainty and white, they resemble pearls. The beautiful buds of First Editions Lotus Moon open to abundant, bright- white flowers. The five petal blooms blanket the plant from April through early May. The foliage stays a bright green all summer long. This incredibly low-maintenance shrub stays rounded and compact, making it a perfect accent or back of the border plant. Zone Range: 4-7 Plant Name: First Editions Centennial Blush Star Magnolia Magnolia stellata 'Centennial Blush' PP22,248 Description: Pink buds open to incredi- bly full and wonderfully fragrant pale-pink flowers in spring. Centennial Blush is a prolific bloomer with flower buds formed at almost every node, yielding a fantastic floral display of delicate pink covering the entire plant. Attractive medium-green foliage on an interesting branching struc- ture follows in the summer turning yellow to bronze in autumn. Can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree, perfectly suited for small urban gardens. Bred by Michael Dirr of the University of Georgia. Zone Range: 4-9 Plant Name: Endless Summer Bloom-Struck Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla 'PIIHM-II' PPAF Description: BloomStruck's color- saturated flowers appear blue, pink or purple depending on soil type. The large, 3-1/2- to 5-inch blossoms are highlight- ed by a backdrop of dark, glossy-green leaves. The flowers sit atop strong, ruby- hued stems that add a distinctive look to this plant, even when it's not in flower. BloomStruck has remarkable heat toler- ance, too. When other mophead hydran- geas wilt in summer heat, BloomStruck doesn't flag. In the fall, the leaves take on a deep burgundy color, extending the enjoyment. Dr. Michael Dirr and his partners at Plant Introductions, Inc. developed BloomStruck, so you know you can count on this flowering shrub to be a standout. Zone Range: 4-9 Plant Name: Easy Elegance Head Over Heels Rose Rosa 'BAIeels' (PPAF) Description: The frilly, 2-inch blos- soms sit atop dark, glossy-green foliage, adding a perky pink hue to gardens all season long. Head Over Heels makes a wonderful accent plant or an amazing low hedge when planted in groups. Hardy and disease resistant, Head Over Heels pairs beauty with simplicity. Easy Elegance roses are so easy to grow, they're guaranteed for two full years. Zone Range: 4-9 Plant Name: First Editions Cobalt-n-Gold Hypericum Hypericum 'PIIHYP-I' PPAF Description: Silver-blue foliage, sunny yellow flowers and great fall color make First Editions Cobalt-n-Gold Hypericum a standout shrub in spring, summer and fall. This compact, hardy hypericum starts out with deep-blue foliage highlighted by a hint of silver. In spring, bright-yellow flowers cover the plant, attracting butterflies throughout early summer. The leaves turn to yel- low and orange-red in the fall, even- tually exposing attractive exfoliating bark. Developed by Dr. Michael Dirr of Plant Introductions Inc., Cobalt-n- Gold is deer resistant, drought tolerant and thrives in full sun. Zone Range: 4-8 Plant Name: First Editions Eternal Sunshine Abelia Abelia x grandiflora 'PIIAB-II' PPAF