Tired of seeing the same old annuals in your yard each spring? New flowers, shrubs, and edibles are being developed constantly, as horticulturalists fine-tune existing varieties to yield more vibrant colors, a longer blooming season, and better disease resistance. Here are four of our favorite new plants for Minnesota yards and gardens.
Summer Cascade Wisteria
So you dream of summers on the Mediterranean, but you don’t want to give up our winter wonderland? This new wisteria from the University of Minnesota has delicate blossoms but is bred to withstand northern climates.
Photo: UMN Hardy
Strawberry Delizz
There are plenty of new edibles on the market each year, but this sweet strawberry caught our eye for earning an All-American Selection 2016 Award. You’ll have delicious little berries all season long, but our favorite part is that the Delizz is designed to fit in containers if you’re short on space.
Photo: AAS
Electric Lights Red Azalea
Here’s another beauty from the researchers at the U of M: a hearty, vibrant red azaleathe likes of which you might expect to see in Georgia. Along with its sister variety, Electric Lights Double Pink, this eye-catcher will add a pop of color to a primarily green backyard palette.
Photo: UMN Hardy
Six-in-One Apple Tree
“Triple apples” are so last decade. By grafting in more varieties, the five-in-one and six-in-one trees support a longer harvest season and yield fruit to please all tastes. This particular newcomer includes the always popular Honeycrisp and Gravenstein varieties. Plus, it’s small enough to be integrated into your existing garden design.
Photo: Monrovia
Did any of those new plants pique your interest? Give us a call to talk about adding them to your yard!
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