Mid-July is time for hydrangeas to show off and they take center stage. In the plant world, new hydrangeas are being developed constantly. One of my favorite compositions is when I see multi-colored hydrangeas blooming next to each other. An example is the photo below which was taken at Trees Today Nursery. When I see this, I imagine and wish for my whole yard to be planted in pink, blue and maybe some white hydrangeas. Stop in and see the many, many different hydrangeas available.
Pink & blue hydrangeas Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Finally, some well needed rain is reaching us here in the coulee region! It may be a dreary day, but fear not, your landscape doesn’t need to leave you will the same feeling. We have numerous shrubs and perennials in full bloom that will brighten up your landscape on days like today. Stop in and brighten your landscape today!
Peach Drift Rose
Grace n' Grit Yellow Rose
Invincible Mini Mauvette Hydrangea (center) Pink Double Knockout Rose (left, right) Bubblegum Phlox (back)
Seaside Serenade Fire Island Hydrangea (front), Bloomstruck Endless Summer Hydrangea (left), Twist-n-Shout Endless Summer Hydrangea (right)
We just wanted to share a picture of this gorgeous lantana tree taken by a customer last summer. The tree was purchased from us in spring of 2021. They are always in bloom, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Each year we get a few of these trees in. They are a tropical tree but customers have had luck in carrying them over thru winter. Just google “Lantana trees” for some information if you are interested in trying to carry one over thru winter. Place them on your deck or patio and you will find hummingbirds visiting them within a couple feet of you. We have just a couple of these trees left in stock.
This week (June 1st) we unloaded two semi’s full of perennials, shrubs, roses, and etc. So if you are looking to update your yard or replace those tired, old looking shrubs, stop in and shop at Trees Today Nursery. The products we just received are high quality and beautiful. We must have over 200 coneflowers in stock. Our Blue Marvel Salvias are an intense blue and blooming along with the yellow tickseed. What a striking combination the blue and yellow will make. The peach drift/carpet roses that arrived are to die-for. We carry so much more then the normal run-of-the mill plants. Our variety of shrubs and perennials is huge.
Oh my gosh, JUST BEAUTIFUL. Two words to describe the roses we have in stock. In our opinion, never have we seen such beautiful roses for growing in Zone 4. These new varieties, Grace ‘n Grit and Nitty Gritty roses are wowing everyone with their superb performance. They bloom all summer, in fact well into fall; they come back in spring; and they are available in pure, bright colors of red, pink, yellow, and peach. The Grace ‘n Grit roses have long stems so you can pick them and put them in vases. We have over 100 roses on hand. Stop in and let a staff person help you pick the perfect rose for your location. The following are actual pictures taken from our stock roses.
Grace ‘n Grit red rose Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Nitty Gritty yellow rose Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Niitty Gritty peach rose Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Several varieties of blooming azaleas have arrived. If you have been thinking about getting an azalea now is the time to stop in and purchase one as you can see what the bloom color looks like. Either a single specimen or several planted together will put on show-stopping site in spring. Azaleas generally prefer morning sun and afternoon shade with moist and acidic soil. If your soil is not acidic, we sell a product to help make your soil acidic. Just ask one of our salespersons for help.
Azaleas photo taken 4/26/21 by Trees Today Nursery on their lot
Everywhere you look, magnolias are putting forth a beautiful display of pink and white (some yellow). If you have not seen them, take a drive around La Crosse and we are sure you will find trees or shrubs in full bloom or will be soon. At Trees Today we have a good supply of magnolia shrubs and trees that range from 8ft to 35 ft at maturity.
Royal Star Magnolia Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree Photo courtesy of Bailey NurserieS
Blossom of a Centennial Blush Magnolia Photo by Trees Today Nursery
If you found this past winter that your yard looked kind of blah, then plant this new variety of dogwood. In winter it provides dramatic color with striking bare red stems that will put that needed punch in your dull landscape. It gets about 24 – 30 inches tall and wide with a rounded shape. Foliage grows all the way to the bottom of this plant. It is great for erosion control and tolerates wet soil. Very hardy to Zone 3.
Did you know that most modern shrub roses bloom well into Fall? Many are still blooming at the end of October. Granted you won’t have the orange and rust colors associated with fall, but you will get deep reds, bright reds, pinks, yellows, whites and peach colors from these blooming roses. Check out our vast array of roses and talk with a staff person about what type of rose best suits your need and how easy they are to grow. You will enjoy their color from mid-June through October. At present, we have 19 varieties of roses in stock. Check out our latest rose to arrive, the “Nitty Gritty Peach” rose.
Nitty Gritty Peach rose Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Nitty Gritty Peach Rose Photo by Trees Today Nursery
We just received a shipment of some unusually beautiful perennials and shrubs. Ann Magnolia shrubs arrived in two different sizes, therefore they have two different price tags. There are some blooms on them and are very nice and full. To me the Ann Magnolia is by far the best of all the Magnolias. Then we have lots of Zagreb and Moonbeam Coreopsis that are blooming their heads off. I’ve been working here a decade and the best looking Artemesias are here now! We have more giant, zone 4 hardy hibiscus in red and rose color. Presently they are not blooming but are loaded with buds ready to open. We also have gaillardias, hydrangea trees, White Fringe Trees, Yellow Grace n Grit roses, plus many, many more plants. Stop in!!
Artemesia Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Zagreb and Moonbeam coreopsis Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Grace n Grit Yellow Rose Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Gaillardia Photo by Trees Today Nursery
Quick Fire Hydrangea tree Photo by Trees Today Nursery
What an outstanding and gorgeous small shrub this is as it has unique yellow flowers in summer followed by rose colored berries in fall. The branches are thick with dark green foliage, making a wonderful hedge. We recommend covering it with mulch in fall as it is a Zone 5 and we do not warrantee it. However, we have grown and warranteed other Zone 5, St. John’s Wort shrubs as they have proven to survive our winters. The flowers also make great cut flowers. For more information, click FloralBerry® Rosé St. John’s Wort
Floralberry Rose St. Johns Wort Photo courtesy of Monrovia
Hydrangeas have become a favorite shrub among gardeners due to their low maintenance and the colorful blooms they put out for weeks. Try some of the new varieties (over 20) that we carry. Many are rebloomers. Our staff will explain the difference and help you choose which variety works best for you.
