October 2013 ttimes web magazine

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Tidewater Gardening

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Red Vein Enkianthus could be a beautiful addition to your landscape. were the best established and new and upcoming ornamental plants. Maryland is considered in this “Southern� zone, so a number of plants that were recommended do well in Maryland, especially on the Eastern Shore. Out of the literally hundreds of perennials, shrubs and trees presented and discussed, a couple caught my attention. Red Vein Enkianthus is an under-used shrub that would pair well with azaleas and rhododendrons as it is also a member of the Ericaceae family. It requires an acidic soil and does well in full sun or partial shade. In the springtime. this shrub is covered with a profusion of bellshaped flowers and can be white with pink stripes or dark red. During the fall, the 1-inch to 3-inch elliptical leaves change to hues of red, orange and yellow. A native of Japan, this species is

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