Francesca Japanese Gardens

Francesca Japanese GardensHardy to zone 5, this attractive rhododendron was created by Tony Consolini and registered by Heritage Plantation in the 1950's. The flowers are a bright carmine red in color, and are displayed in large, full trusses in April May. A great red for colder areas. The leaves are large with slight downturned edges, creating a 'sturdy' look. The plant grows to be about 4 ft tall and 5 ft wide in 10 years. Rarely offered. This history of R. 'Francesca' was

grows easily in sandy or salty conditions

Dark-green

This deciduous azalea hybrid stands out from all others with this color signature

Great for rock gardens

It is native to mountainous areas of Lebanon

Highly fragrant white flowers burst forth from brown fuzzy buds that cover the plant in early spring

revealing smooth

We think you will want several of these lovable little plants in your garden

Roundish leaves

The winged fruits have unusually large seeds

Plant this one out of direct sun for the best foliage and to make those flowers really glow

This witch's broom of a Serbian Spruce grows slowly into a tight dwarf bun with no pruning