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<title><![CDATA[Abelia grandiflora 'Funshine']]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Abelia-grandiflora-Funshine_p_15.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Abelia grandiflora Funshine_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>EvergreenZONE: 6 - 9LIGHT: Sun/Part Shade HEIGHT: 2 - 3 ft. SOIL: Moist/Well drained FLOWER: LavenderFunshine abelia quite literally outshines all others. In fact, that's how we found it: it was so much brighter than all the other abelias at the bree...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Abelia-grandiflora-Funshine_p_15.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=15&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Evergreen
ZONE:  6 - 9
LIGHT: Sun/Part Shade 
HEIGHT:  2 - 3 ft. 
SOIL:  Moist/Well drained 
FLOWER: Lavender
Funshine abelia quite literally outshines all others. In fact, that's how we found it: it was so much brighter than all the other abelias at the breeder's field in France that we instantly knew it was something special. Golden foliage emerges in tons of marmalade orange and sweet caramel, so Funshine abelia never looks dull in the landscape. Fragrant soft purple flowers appear all summer. Like other abelias, it is highly deer resistant and exhibits good color and flowering even on dry, shady sites. Semi-evergreen, so it keeps some foliage in winter for year-round interest.   ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aloysia virgata - Sweet Almond Bush]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Aloysia-virgata--Sweet-Almond-Bush_p_80.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Aloysia virgata - Sweet Almond Bush_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Semi -Evergreen ZONE: 8 - 11LIGHT: Full sun / Part sunHEIGHT: 8 – 15 ft.SOIL: Most, well-drained FLOWER: Fragrant, spike-shaped white flowersLANDSCAPE VALUES: Starting in July and continuing until a hard frost, the branches end in terminal spikes of ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Aloysia-virgata--Sweet-Almond-Bush_p_80.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=80&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Semi -Evergreen  
ZONE:  8 - 11
LIGHT:  Full sun / Part sun
HEIGHT:  8 – 15 ft.
SOIL:  Most, well-drained 
FLOWER:  Fragrant, spike-shaped white flowers

LANDSCAPE VALUES:  
Starting in July and continuing until a hard frost, the branches end in terminal spikes of extremely fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies, other cool insects, and even garden visitors. The intoxicating fragrance of vanilla almond is strongest in late afternoon and evening. Tolerates heavy pruning, but needs support if allowed to grow tall.  
Drought Tolerant ~Attracts Butterflies and Bees
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<title><![CDATA[Barleria cristata - Philippine Violet]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Barleria-cristata--Philippine-Violet_p_168.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Barleria cristata - Philippine Violet_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>PERENNIALZONE: 8a - 11LIGHT: Part Shadeto Sun HEIGHT: 3- 4 ft. SPREAD: 2 – 3 ft. SOIL: Well-drainedLANDSCAPE VALUES:Philippine Violet is a wonderful fall blooming plant sportingdeep green foliage and vibrant purple flowers from September to December....<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Barleria-cristata--Philippine-Violet_p_168.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=168&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText">PERENNIAL<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">ZONE: 8a - 11<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LIGHT: <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Part Shade
to Sun <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">HEIGHT: 3- 4 ft. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">SPREAD: 2 – 3 ft. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in">SOIL: <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Well-drained<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in">LANDSCAPE VALUES:</p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; background: white;">Philippine Violet is a wonderful fall blooming plant sporting
deep green foliage and vibrant purple flowers from September to December. Easy
to grow, these plants seem most comfortable when provided afternoon shade and
moderate moisture.</span> Sought after for its late season’s flowers,
Philippine Violet combines well in landscape plantings when paired with plants
like Variegated Shell Ginger, Farfugium with its yellow fall flowers, Butterfly
Weed , Japanese maple trees, and the bright golden-yellow flowers of Senna ‘Golden
Wonder'. A great addition to a fall garden to view and attract
pollinators.<span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;;
background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>     ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Barleria cristata 'alba' - Philippine Violet - White]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Barleria-cristata-alba--Philippine-Violet--White_p_169.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Barleria-cristata-alba--Philippine-Violet--White_p_169.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Barleria cristata alba - Philippine Violet - White_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Perennial ZONE: 8b - 11LIGHT: Partial sun SOIL: Well-drainedHEIGHT: 3 – 4 ft.SPREAD:2 – 3 ft.LANDSCAPEVALUES:A shapely shrub of deepgreen small leaves hosts terminal clusters of tubular trumpet shaped flowersduring late fall and early winter. Perfect...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Barleria-cristata-alba--Philippine-Violet--White_p_169.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=169&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:1.5in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perennial</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:&quot;Verdana&quot;,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:1.5in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ZONE: 8b - 11<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;tab-stops:1.5in"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:&quot;Verdana&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 12pt;">LIGHT:</span> <span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 12pt;">Partial sun </span><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;tab-stops:1.5in"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:&quot;Verdana&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 12pt;">SOIL: Well-drained</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<h2 style="margin-top:0in;tab-stops:2.25in 229.5pt 4.5in"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:&quot;Verdana&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 12pt;">HEIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>3 – 4 ft.</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SPREAD:
2 – 3 ft.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LANDSCAPE
VALUES:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">A shapely shrub of deep
green small leaves hosts terminal clusters of tubular trumpet shaped flowers
during late fall and early winter. Perfect for a manicured garden hedge or for
bordering the patio. Glorious white flowers brighten any garden collection
while inviting all butterflies in the area to the party.</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:&quot;Verdana&quot;,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Verdana&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: red;">ATTRACTS
HUMMINGBIRDS and BUTTERFLIES</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>     ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brunfelsia americana - Lady of the Night]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Brunfelsia-americana--Lady-of-the-Night_p_222.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Brunfelsia-americana--Lady-of-the-Night_p_222.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Brunfelsia americana - Lady of the Night_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>EvergreenZONE: 9 – 11 (Tender)LIGHT: Morning Sun/Part Shade HEIGHT: 4 – 6 ft. SOIL: Moist/Well Drained FLOWER: White - FragrantThis highly fragrant South American shrub has creamy-white, 2 flowers that emit an intoxicating fragrance that intensifies ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Brunfelsia-americana--Lady-of-the-Night_p_222.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=222&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Evergreen
ZONE: 9 – 11 (Tender)
LIGHT: Morning Sun/Part Shade 
HEIGHT:  4 – 6 ft.  
SOIL: Moist/Well Drained 
FLOWER: White - Fragrant

This highly fragrant South American shrub has creamy-white, 2" flowers that emit an intoxicating fragrance that intensifies at night. The Lady of the Night is considered by many to be the most fragrant of all of the Brunfelsias. An upright to vase-shaped tropical shrub with glossy dark green foliage. Grow in containers to be brought inside where its not hardy. Hardy to zone 10.  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Callicarpa acuminata - Mexican Beautyberry]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-acuminata--Mexican-Beautyberry_p_251.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-acuminata--Mexican-Beautyberry_p_251.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Callicarpa acuminata - Mexican Beautyberry_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>DeciduousZONE: 5 - 8LIGHT: Light Shade HEIGHT: 8 feetSOIL: average, well-drainedFLOWER: Pink FRUIT: Dark Purple/BlackMuch like its American cousin this Beautyberry has arching branches. Its blossoms that line the branches are pink and followed by dee...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-acuminata--Mexican-Beautyberry_p_251.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=251&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-acuminata--Mexican-Beautyberry_p_251.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Callicarpa acuminata - Mexican Beautyberry_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>DeciduousZONE: 5 - 8LIGHT: Light Shade HEIGHT: 8 feetSOIL: average, well-drainedFLOWER: Pink FRUIT: Dark Purple/BlackMuch like its American cousin this Beautyberry has arching branches. Its blossoms that line the branches are pink and followed by dee...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-acuminata--Mexican-Beautyberry_p_251.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=251&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Deciduous
ZONE:  5 - 8
LIGHT: Light Shade  
HEIGHT:  8 feet
SOIL:  average, well-drained
FLOWER: Pink 
FRUIT: Dark Purple/Black

Much like its American cousin this Beautyberry has arching branches.  Its blossoms that line the branches are pink and followed by deep purple almost black berry cluster that persist into the winter.
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<title><![CDATA[Callicarpa americana - American Beautyberry]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-americana--American-Beautyberry_p_252.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Callicarpa americana - American Beautyberry_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>DeciduousZONE: 6-10LIGHT: Sun/part shade HEIGHT: 3-6 ft. SOIL: Adaptable FLOWER: LavenderFRUIT: LavenderGrown for its clusters of spectacular berries that grace the plant from late summer into the winter. Elegant with its long branches which seem to ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-americana--American-Beautyberry_p_252.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=252&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-americana--American-Beautyberry_p_252.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Callicarpa americana - American Beautyberry_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>DeciduousZONE: 6-10LIGHT: Sun/part shade HEIGHT: 3-6 ft. SOIL: Adaptable FLOWER: LavenderFRUIT: LavenderGrown for its clusters of spectacular berries that grace the plant from late summer into the winter. Elegant with its long branches which seem to ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Callicarpa-americana--American-Beautyberry_p_252.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=252&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Deciduous
ZONE: 6-10
LIGHT: Sun/part shade 
HEIGHT:  3-6 ft.  
SOIL: Adaptable 
FLOWER: Lavender
FRUIT: Lavender

Grown for its clusters of spectacular berries that grace the plant from late summer into the winter. Elegant with its long branches which seem to seek the ground.  It bears clusters of flowers along the stems in early summer followed by clusters of bright violet fruit. Native to the southeastern U.S. Perfect as a specimen or back of the border.
Attracts Butterflies and Birds
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<title><![CDATA[Camellia hiemalis 'Shishigashira']]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-hiemalis-Shishigashira_p_269.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-hiemalis-Shishigashira_p_269.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia hiemalis Shishigashira_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Evergreen ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT: Part shade HEIGHT: 4 - 6 ft SOIL: Acidic, well drained FLOWER: Form: Semi double Size: Small Color: Pink Bloom Time: Autumn to Winter Compact low grower Prune after blooming ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-hiemalis-Shishigashira_p_269.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=269&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-hiemalis-Shishigashira_p_269.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia hiemalis Shishigashira_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Evergreen ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT: Part shade HEIGHT: 4 - 6 ft SOIL: Acidic, well drained FLOWER: Form: Semi double Size: Small Color: Pink Bloom Time: Autumn to Winter Compact low grower Prune after blooming ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-hiemalis-Shishigashira_p_269.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=269&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Evergreen  ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT:  Part shade HEIGHT: 4 - 6 ft SOIL:  Acidic, well drained   FLOWER:  Form: Semi double Size: Small Color: Pink Bloom Time: Autumn to Winter Compact low grower Prune after blooming    ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Camellia japonica 'Kramer's Supreme']]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Kramers-Supreme_p_275.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Kramers-Supreme_p_275.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia japonica Kramers Supreme_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>EVERGREEN ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT: Part shade HEIGHT: 6-8 ft SOIL: Acidic, well-drained FLOWER: Form: Peony form Size: Extra large 5in Color: Red fragrant Bloom Time: January to April Huge 5-inch blooms that last for an amazing 4 months! You will be astoni...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Kramers-Supreme_p_275.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=275&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Kramers-Supreme_p_275.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia japonica Kramers Supreme_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>EVERGREEN ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT: Part shade HEIGHT: 6-8 ft SOIL: Acidic, well-drained FLOWER: Form: Peony form Size: Extra large 5in Color: Red fragrant Bloom Time: January to April Huge 5-inch blooms that last for an amazing 4 months! You will be astoni...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Kramers-Supreme_p_275.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=275&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[EVERGREEN  ZONE:  7 - 9 LIGHT:  Part shade HEIGHT:  6-8 ft SOIL:  Acidic, well-drained FLOWER:  Form: Peony form Size: Extra large 5in Color: Red fragrant Bloom Time: January to April Huge 5-inch blooms that last for an amazing 4 months! You will be astonished at the number of brilliant red blooms that will coat your camellia from January through April.  This camellia happens to be one of the few varieties to offer such a delightful scent.      ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cestrum aurantiacum - Yellow Cestrum]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Cestrum-aurantiacum--Yellow-Cestrum_p_333.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Cestrum-aurantiacum--Yellow-Cestrum_p_333.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Cestrum aurantiacum - Yellow Cestrum_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>ZONE: 8b - 11LIGHT: Sun -Partial ShadeHEIGHT: 6â&euro;“ 8 ft.SOIL: Well drained /moistFLOWER: YellowHuge clusters of 1-1/2 tubular yellow blooms are borne profusely throughout summer and fall on this vigorous shrub-like perennial and attract hummingb...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Cestrum-aurantiacum--Yellow-Cestrum_p_333.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=333&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Cestrum-aurantiacum--Yellow-Cestrum_p_333.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Cestrum aurantiacum - Yellow Cestrum_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>ZONE: 8b - 11LIGHT: Sun -Partial ShadeHEIGHT: 6â&euro;“ 8 ft.SOIL: Well drained /moistFLOWER: YellowHuge clusters of 1-1/2 tubular yellow blooms are borne profusely throughout summer and fall on this vigorous shrub-like perennial and attract hummingb...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Cestrum-aurantiacum--Yellow-Cestrum_p_333.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=333&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[ZONE: 8b - 11

LIGHT: Sun -Partial Shade

HEIGHT: 6â&euro;“ 8 ft.

SOIL: Well drained /moist

FLOWER: Yellow



Huge clusters of 1-1/2" tubular yellow blooms are borne profusely throughout summer and fall on this vigorous shrub-like perennial and attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. Yellow Cestrum becomes large and shrub like in mild winter climates whereas in the coldest portions of its range, like zone 8B, it will often freeze to the ground and return in spring. Yellow Cestrum can be grown as a container plant where not hardy but regular pruning may be required to keep in bounds. This durable tropical shrub can also be trained as an espalier in areas where it doesn't freeze back.




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<title><![CDATA[Clerodendrum paniculatum - Pagoda Flower]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Clerodendrum-paniculatum--Pagoda-Flower_p_373.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Clerodendrum-paniculatum--Pagoda-Flower_p_373.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Clerodendrum paniculatum - Pagoda Flower_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB/ Tender Root HardyZONE: 9 - 11LIGHT: Part Sun/PM ShadeHEIGHT: 3 – 6 ft. SOIL: Moist, well-drainedFLOWER: Red, orange, peach     LANDSCAPE VALUES: The Pagoda Flower produces huge spikes of 1/2 coral-pink to reddish orange butterfly shaped flower...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Clerodendrum-paniculatum--Pagoda-Flower_p_373.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=373&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[SHRUB/ Tender Root Hardy
ZONE:  9 - 11
LIGHT:  Part Sun/PM Shade
HEIGHT:  3 – 6 ft. 
SOIL:  Moist, well-drained
FLOWER:  Red, orange, peach 
                
LANDSCAPE VALUES:	 
The Pagoda Flower produces huge spikes of 1/2" coral-pink to reddish orange butterfly shaped flowers from mid-summer well into fall. The spikes can reach 18" high and are shaped very similarly to a Chinese pagoda with flowers opening continuously over a period of weeks. The large velvety, generally heart-shaped foliage creates the perfect foil for the flower display and adds to its tropical appearance. Will slowly spread by runners or seedlings, but never seem to be invasive or overly aggressive.
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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<title><![CDATA[Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' - Cuban Gold Duranta]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Duranta-erecta-Cuban-Gold--Cuban-Gold-Duranta_p_516.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Duranta-erecta-Cuban-Gold--Cuban-Gold-Duranta_p_516.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Duranta repens Cuban Gold - Cuban Gold Duranta_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub/Semi-evergreenZONE: 9 - 11LIGHT: Full sun/part sun HEIGHT: 3 - 4 ft.SOIL: Moist, well-drainedFLOWER: Light lavender-blue        LANDSCAPE VALUES: A tropical Jamaican shrub, Duranta 'Cuban Gold' shines in containers, baskets and borders, holding...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Duranta-erecta-Cuban-Gold--Cuban-Gold-Duranta_p_516.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=516&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Duranta-erecta-Cuban-Gold--Cuban-Gold-Duranta_p_516.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Duranta repens Cuban Gold - Cuban Gold Duranta_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub/Semi-evergreenZONE: 9 - 11LIGHT: Full sun/part sun HEIGHT: 3 - 4 ft.SOIL: Moist, well-drainedFLOWER: Light lavender-blue        LANDSCAPE VALUES: A tropical Jamaican shrub, Duranta 'Cuban Gold' shines in containers, baskets and borders, holding...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Duranta-erecta-Cuban-Gold--Cuban-Gold-Duranta_p_516.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=516&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Shrub/Semi-evergreen
ZONE:  9 - 11
LIGHT:  Full sun/part sun 
HEIGHT:  3 - 4 ft.
SOIL:  Moist, well-drained
FLOWER:  Light lavender-blue
                             
LANDSCAPE VALUES:	  

A tropical Jamaican shrub, Duranta 'Cuban Gold' shines in containers, baskets and borders, holding its dazzling chartreuse color even in the toughest of summer heat and humidity. Occasional sprays of blue flowers are followed by attractive clusters of golden non-edible berries. An exceptionally versatile plant, 'Cuban Gold' is well-branched and low-growing, and useful as edging or for containers. Great tropical shrub in warm areas. Plants perform well in full sun to partial shade. Grows quickly in any decent soil. Allow to dry down between waterings.
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<title><![CDATA[Euonymus americanus - Strawberry Bush]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Euonymus-americanus--Strawberry-Bush_p_552.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Euonymus-americanus--Strawberry-Bush_p_552.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Euonymus americanus - Strawberry Bush.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub /Deciduous ZONE: 6 – 9LIGHT: Shade/ Part shadeHEIGHT: 4 - 6 ft. SOIL: Moist, organic, acidicFLOWER: Small creamy white flowers in summer; FRUIT: Warty scarlet capsules open to reveal raspberry-orange berries in fallLANDSCAPE VALUES: This Americ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Euonymus-americanus--Strawberry-Bush_p_552.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=552&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Euonymus-americanus--Strawberry-Bush_p_552.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Euonymus americanus - Strawberry Bush.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub /Deciduous ZONE: 6 – 9LIGHT: Shade/ Part shadeHEIGHT: 4 - 6 ft. SOIL: Moist, organic, acidicFLOWER: Small creamy white flowers in summer; FRUIT: Warty scarlet capsules open to reveal raspberry-orange berries in fallLANDSCAPE VALUES: This Americ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Euonymus-americanus--Strawberry-Bush_p_552.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=552&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Shrub /Deciduous  
ZONE:  6 – 9
LIGHT:  Shade/ Part shade
HEIGHT:  4 - 6 ft. 
SOIL:  Moist, organic, acidic
FLOWER: Small creamy white flowers in summer; 
FRUIT: Warty scarlet capsules open to reveal raspberry-orange berries in fall


LANDSCAPE VALUES:  This American native shrub is best used in naturalistic settings.  It is an understory shrub usually found along streams and woodland edges.  It has an open, airy form and foliage that turns red in fall.  (Drought tolerant once established – can take ‘wet feet’ occasionally) Birds and white-tailed deer use it for food.
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<title><![CDATA[Hamelia patens - Hummingbird Bush]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hamelia-patens--Hummingbird-Bush_p_619.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hamelia-patens--Hummingbird-Bush_p_619.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hamelia patens - Hummingbird Bush.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>LIGHT: Sun to Part SunHARDINESS: Root HardySOIL TYPE: Well-drainedAVERAGE HEIGHT: 4 to 7 ftSPACING: 3 ftLANDSCAPE VALUES: Fast-growing shrubby perennial with green and red foliage. Bright orange and red tubular flowers from summer to frost. Flowers a...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hamelia-patens--Hummingbird-Bush_p_619.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=619&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[LIGHT: Sun to Part Sun
HARDINESS: Root Hardy
SOIL TYPE: Well-drained
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 4 to 7 ft
SPACING: 3 ft

LANDSCAPE VALUES: Fast-growing shrubby perennial with green and red foliage. Bright orange and red tubular flowers from summer to frost. Flowers are much loved by all nectar gatherers. Grow in full sun and minimal water for best bloom. Makes a striking accent in the border, or a dramatic hedge or backdrop to the rest of the garden
ATTRACTS HUMMINGBIRDS     ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hamelia patens 'Compacta' - Dwarf Hummingbird Bush]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hamelia-patens-Compacta--Dwarf-Hummingbird-Bush_p_620.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hamelia patens Compacta - Dwarf Hummingbird Bush.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>USDA Zones : 8b-11Plant Type: Tropical ShrubHeight: 3-4'Width: 3-4'Sun / Light Needs: Full Sun or Part ShadeSoil Type: Not picky about soil type. Wide pH rangeWater Needs: Low when establishedFertilizer Needs: once every 4 to 6 weeks with water solub...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hamelia-patens-Compacta--Dwarf-Hummingbird-Bush_p_620.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=620&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[USDA Zones : 8b-11Plant Type:  Tropical ShrubHeight:  3-4'Width:  3-4'Sun / Light Needs:   Full Sun or Part ShadeSoil Type:  Not picky about soil type. Wide pH rangeWater Needs:  Low when establishedFertilizer Needs: once every 4 to 6 weeks with water soluble / 2 times a year with slow-release granularATTRACTS HUMMINGBIRDSDwarf Firebush is a very pretty North, South and Central American native plant that produces abundant clusters of bright, fiery red-orange tubular flowers year round that hummingbirds and butterflies will flock to. Growing to about 3- to 4-feet tall, this dwarf version is perfect for container gardens and smaller garden spaces.      ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus coccineus 'Red' - Texas Star Hibiscus]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-coccineus-Red--Texas-Star-Hibiscus_p_716.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-coccineus-Red--Texas-Star-Hibiscus_p_716.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hibiscus coccineus - Red Texas Star Hibiscus.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>ZONE: 7 - 11LIGHT: Full sunHEIGHT: 4 – 7 ft.SOIL: WetFLOWER: Red, five petaled flowers.     LANDSCAPE VALUES: This hibiscus is a shrubby herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter. It occurs naturally in swamps, marshes and ditches. It has slender...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-coccineus-Red--Texas-Star-Hibiscus_p_716.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=716&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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LIGHT:  Full sun
HEIGHT:  4 – 7 ft.
SOIL:  Wet
FLOWER:  Red, five petaled flowers.
                  
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This hibiscus is a shrubby herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter.  It occurs naturally in swamps, marshes and ditches.  It has slender leaves and one of the largest blooms of the North American native flowers.  Blooms summer to frost.
Attracts butterflies, bees and birds.
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus coccineus 'Alba' - White Texas Star Hibiscus]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-coccineus-Alba--White-Texas-Star-Hibiscus_p_717.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-coccineus-Alba--White-Texas-Star-Hibiscus_p_717.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hibiscus coccineus Alba - White Texas Star Hibiscus.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>TZONE: 7 - 11LIGHT: Full sunHEIGHT: 6 – 8 ft.SOIL: Normal to WetFLOWER: Pure white, 8 in. five  petaled flowers. Each lasts only  a day but new ones continue to  open all summer and fall.LANDSCAPE VALUES: This hibiscus is a shrubby herbaceous perenni...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-coccineus-Alba--White-Texas-Star-Hibiscus_p_717.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=717&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[TZONE:  7 - 11
LIGHT:  Full sun
HEIGHT:  6 – 8 ft.
SOIL:  Normal to Wet
FLOWER:  Pure white, 8 in. five 
     petaled flowers.  Each lasts only
     a day but new ones continue to 
     open all summer and fall.

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This hibiscus is a shrubby herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter.  It occurs naturally in swamps, marshes and ditches.  It has slender leaves and one of the largest blooms of the North American native flowers.  
Attracts butterflies, bees and birds.
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus mutabilis - Confederate Rose Hibiscus]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-mutabilis--Confederate-Rose-Hibiscus_p_718.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[SHRUB / DeciduousZONE:  8b - 11LIGHT: Sun / Part shade HEIGHT: 4-6 ft. SOIL:  Wet to well-drainedFLOWER:  Pink LANDSCAPE VALUES:	From China comes a wonderful hibiscus that's virtually unknown outside of China and the Gulf Coast region of the US. Hibiscus mutabilis emerges from dormancy and shoots 10' into the air. The foliage of confederate rose mallow is quite bold, with soft, fuzzy green leaves up and down the stems...great for structure and texture even without flowers. The flowers emerge in late October and November, resembling giant, double rosy-pink camellias.  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Rose Queen' - Tropical Hibiscus]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-Rose-Queen--Tropical-Hibiscus_p_725.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-Rose-Queen--Tropical-Hibiscus_p_725.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Rose Queen - Rose Queen Hibiscus.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>ZONE: 9 - 11LIGHT: Sun/part shadeHEIGHT: 4 – 6 ft. SOIL: Well Drained FLOWER: RedLANDSCAPE VALUES:This variegated Hibiscus is absolutely beautiful with it's burgundy, red, pink, green, and white foliage. The new growth starts out nearly maroon and li...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-Rose-Queen--Tropical-Hibiscus_p_725.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=725&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[ZONE: 9 - 11
LIGHT:   Sun/part shade
HEIGHT:  4 – 6 ft. 
SOIL: Well Drained 
FLOWER: Red

LANDSCAPE VALUES:	

This variegated Hibiscus is absolutely beautiful with it's burgundy, red, pink, green, and white foliage. The new growth starts out nearly maroon and lightens to a hot pink that sticks with it all season long adding its color to the landscape in broad strokes. 3-4" wide glowing red flowers add to its elegance in spring and summer 
Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus rosa-sinesis 'Snow Queen' - Hibiscus]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus schizopetalus - Japanese Lantern Hibiscus]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-schizopetalus--Japanese-Lantern-Hibiscus_p_733.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-schizopetalus--Japanese-Lantern-Hibiscus_p_733.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hibiscus schizopetalus - Japanese Lantern Hibiscus.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>EvergreenZONE: 10 - 11  LIGHT: Sun/Part Sun HEIGHT: 2 - 4 ft. SOIL: Moist/Well drained FLOWER: Pink TonedRARE HARD TO FIND! This Central African species has an upright and spreading form which highlights the deeply curved petals and dangling stamens....<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-schizopetalus--Japanese-Lantern-Hibiscus_p_733.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=733&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Evergreen
ZONE:  10 - 11     
LIGHT: Sun/Part Sun 
HEIGHT: 2 - 4 ft. 
SOIL: Moist/Well drained 
FLOWER: Pink Toned
RARE HARD TO FIND! This Central African species has an upright and spreading form which highlights the deeply curved petals and dangling stamens. Often called "Japanese Lantern," it's a sporadic bloomer. But when it does flower, watch out! Grow this hibiscus to bring color to any sunny windowsill or outdoor garden. With warmth and light, it will flower year-round. Avoid freezing temperatures.    ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus syriacus 'Magenta Chiffon' - Magenta Chiffon Rose of Sharon]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-Magenta-Chiffon--Magenta-Chiffon-Rose-of-Sharon_p_737.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hibiscus syriacus Magenta Chiffon - Magenta Chiffon Rose of Sharon.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Many superlative qualities set the Chiffon series of rose of Sharon apart from the rest: graceful, rounded habit. More flowers, for a longer time, and with better coverage of the plant. Powderpuff flowers that face outward like beaming, smiling faces...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-Magenta-Chiffon--Magenta-Chiffon-Rose-of-Sharon_p_737.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=737&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-Magenta-Chiffon--Magenta-Chiffon-Rose-of-Sharon_p_737.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hibiscus syriacus Magenta Chiffon - Magenta Chiffon Rose of Sharon.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Many superlative qualities set the Chiffon series of rose of Sharon apart from the rest: graceful, rounded habit. More flowers, for a longer time, and with better coverage of the plant. Powderpuff flowers that face outward like beaming, smiling faces...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-Magenta-Chiffon--Magenta-Chiffon-Rose-of-Sharon_p_737.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=737&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Many superlative qualities set the Chiffon series of rose of Sharon apart from the rest: graceful, rounded habit. More flowers, for a longer time, and with better coverage of the plant. Powderpuff flowers that face outward like beaming, smiling faces. And now, richly colored Magenta Chiffon joins Lavender, Blue, White, and Pink for a full complement of effortless summer beauty. Whether you plant one striking specimen of your favorite variety or mix and match for a colorful collection, you will see that Chiffon roses of Sharon are anything but conventional.   ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Pillar' - Rose of Sharon]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-Purple-Pillar--Rose-of-Sharon_p_739.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com//assets/images/Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillars - Purple Pillars Rose of Sharon.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>Purple Pillar is a totally unique rose of Sharon: it naturally grows as a narrow column instead of a wide, spreading plant. It gets to be just 2-3' (.6-.9 m) wide and 10-16' tall! Think of what you could do with that: screens, hedges, patio container...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-Purple-Pillar--Rose-of-Sharon_p_739.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=739&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Purple Pillar is a totally unique rose of Sharon: it naturally grows as a narrow column instead of a wide, spreading plant. It gets to be just 2-3' (.6-.9 m) wide and 10-16' tall! Think of what you could do with that: screens, hedges, patio containers. Anywhere you need a little privacy and/or color in a narrow space, this plant is a great choice. Like most all hibiscus, it will do best in full sun.ï¿½   ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus 'Paraplu Pink Ink' - Rose of Sharon]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - Climbing Hydrangea]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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Width: 10 - 20'

Bloom Time: Early summer

Flower Color: White



Climbing hydrangea is an elegant vine with glossy green leaves and lacy white flowers in June. Useful for adding interest to walls, trees, and chimneys. Growers should provide a support at potting time. Also known as Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris and Hydrangea petiolaris; H. anomala is the current accepted name.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Big Band' - 'Big Band' Hydrangea]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hydrangea-macrophylla-Lets-Dance-Big-Band--Big-Band-Hydrangea_p_763.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hydrangea-macrophylla-Lets-Dance-Big-Band--Big-Band-Hydrangea_p_763.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Hydrangea macrophylla Lets Dance Big Band - Big Band Hydrangea_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>ZONE: 6-9LIGHT: Filtered SunSOIL: Moist/Well drainedHeight: 24 â&euro;“ 36 in.It's the extra-large inflorescences that give Let's Dance Big Band hydrangea its name, but that's not the only feature that sets this selection apart. It's also an excellen...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hydrangea-macrophylla-Lets-Dance-Big-Band--Big-Band-Hydrangea_p_763.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=763&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[ZONE: 6-9

LIGHT: Filtered Sun

SOIL: Moist/Well drained

Height: 24 â&euro;“ 36 in.



It's the extra-large inflorescences that give Let's Dance Big Band hydrangea its name, but that's not the only feature that sets this selection apart. It's also an excellent rebloomer, with the ability to create new wood flower buds more rapidly than other macs. Flowers may be bright pink or deep purple, depending on soil chemistry.       ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydrangea x 'Let's Dance !Arriba!' - '!Arriba!' Hydrangea]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ilex decidua - Possumhaw Holly]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ilex paraguariensis - Yerba Mate]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Ilex-paraguariensis--Yerba-Mate_p_778.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Ilex paraguariensis - Yerba Mate 2_thumbnail.jpeg" align="right" border=0></a>EvergreenZone: 9-11Light:Sun to Part ShadeSoil: Well DrainedHeight: 10 - 15 ftSpread: 8 - 10Description:Ilex paraguariensis, commonly known as Yerba Mate, is an evergreen tree or large shrub native to the subtropical regions of South America, specifi...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Ilex-paraguariensis--Yerba-Mate_p_778.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=778&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Evergreen<div>Zone: 9-11</div><div>Light:Sun to Part Shade</div><div>Soil: Well Drained</div><div>Height: 10 - 15 ft</div><div>Spread: 8 - 10</div><div>Description:</div><div><em class="eujQNb" jsaction="" jscontroller="yHWXO" data-sfc-root="c" jsuid="O1jrJd_g" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-complete="true" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Yjhzub" jsaction="" jscontroller="zYmgkd" data-sfc-root="c" jsuid="O1jrJd_h" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-complete="true" style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span>lex paraguariensis</span></em><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span> commonly known as </span><span class="Yjhzub" jsaction="" jscontroller="zYmgkd" data-sfc-root="c" jsuid="O1jrJd_j" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-complete="true" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Yerba Mate</span><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, is </span><mark class="HxTRcb" jsaction="" jscontroller="DfH0l" data-sfc-root="c" jsuid="O1jrJd_k" data-sfc-cb="" data-sae="" data-complete="true" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); border-radius: 4px; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(211, 227, 253); padding: 0px 2px; font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">an evergreen tree or large shrub native to the subtropical regions of South America, specifically Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay</mark><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">. It is most famous for its leaves and twigs, which are harvested to produce </span><span class="Yjhzub" jsaction="" jscontroller="zYmgkd" data-sfc-root="c" jsuid="O1jrJd_l" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-complete="true" style="font-weight: 700; color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">mate</span><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, a traditional caffeinated infusion that is a central part of social and cultural life in its native range.  Can be pruned tto maintain size</span></div> ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii - Turk's Cap]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-arboreus-var-drummondii--Turks-Cap_p_879.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Malvaviscus arboreus var drummondii - Turks Cap_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB – Herbaceous PerennialZONE: 7 - 11LIGHT: Sun / partial shadeHEIGHT: 3 - 9 ft SOIL: Tolerates mostFLOWER: flowers aretwisted into atube with protruding red stamens, and never completely open LANDSCAPE VALUES: Turk’s cap, named for theshape of it...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-arboreus-var-drummondii--Turks-Cap_p_879.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=879&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText">SHRUB – <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Herbaceous Perennial</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">ZONE:<span style="font-size: 12pt;">  </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7 - 11</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sun / partial shade</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">HEIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">   </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3 - 9 ft</span> <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">SOIL:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tolerates most<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in">FLOWER:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">flowers are
twisted into </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">a
tube with protruding red stamens, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and never completely open</span></p>

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<p class="MsoBodyText">LANDSCAPE VALUES:<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Turk’s cap, named for the
shape of its flower, is a semi-evergreen, root hardy shrub. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>There is a white flowered form and a
variegated leaf, and a red blooming form.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> 
</span>Ranges from the U.S. Gulf Coast region, to Mexico, Cuba, and the West
Indies.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal"><span style="color:red">The marble-size red fruit is enjoyed by a
number of birds and animals. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The flowers
attract hummingbirds and several species of butterflies summer through fall. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p><br class="innova">   ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Malvaviscus 'Big Momma' - Turk's Cap]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-Big-Momma--Turks-Cap_p_882.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub / DeciduousZONE : 7b - 10LIGHT: Sun / Part sunHEIGHT: 4 to 6 ftSOIL: Moist, well-drainedFLOWER: Bright orange flowers, swirled like a turk's cap midsummer until frost LANDSCAPE VALUES: Large-flowered 2005 introduction from Texan Greg Grant prod...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-Big-Momma--Turks-Cap_p_882.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=882&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-Big-Momma--Turks-Cap_p_882.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub / DeciduousZONE : 7b - 10LIGHT: Sun / Part sunHEIGHT: 4 to 6 ftSOIL: Moist, well-drainedFLOWER: Bright orange flowers, swirled like a turk's cap midsummer until frost LANDSCAPE VALUES: Large-flowered 2005 introduction from Texan Greg Grant prod...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-Big-Momma--Turks-Cap_p_882.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=882&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Shrub / DeciduousZONE :  7b - 10LIGHT:  Sun / Part sunHEIGHT:  4 to 6 ftSOIL:  Moist, well-drainedFLOWER:  Bright orange flowers, swirled like a turk's cap midsummer until frost LANDSCAPE VALUES:	 Large-flowered 2005 introduction from Texan Greg Grant produces flowers that are over 1/3 larger than the typical form.  A bit more cold-hardy than the Malvaviscus arboreus parent.   Forms clumps.  Great at edge of woods.  Attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds.   ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Malvaviscus penduliflorus - Giant Red Turk's Cap]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-penduliflorus--Giant-Red-Turks-Cap_p_883.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Malvaviscus penduliflorus - Giant Red Turks Cap_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Height 8-10ft Giant Turks Cap produces a seemingly endless display of 2-3 long, pendant, sleepy scarlet flowers from late summer through spring where kept free from frosts and provided with ample sunlight. Smooth, narrow, waxy, rich green foliage. Ex...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-penduliflorus--Giant-Red-Turks-Cap_p_883.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=883&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Height 8-10ft Giant Turks Cap produces a seemingly endless display of 2-3" long, pendant, sleepy scarlet flowers from late summer through spring where kept free from frosts and provided with ample sunlight. Smooth, narrow, waxy, rich green foliage. Excellent for Hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators. This is a vigorous, shrub-like woody perennial that can reach 8-12' in mild winter climates and few plants can compete with the enormous amount of flowers that this plant can produce.   ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Malvaviscus 'Pam Puryear's Pink' - Pink Turk's Cap]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-Pam-Puryears-Pink--Pink-Turks-Cap_p_885.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Malvaviscus x Pam Puryears Pink - Pam Puryears Pink Turks Cap_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>This Small Turk's cap is a Greg Grant selection. It is more cold hardy than Large Turk's cap (Malvaviscus arboreus). It is basically a woody perennial, but can be more of a shrub in warmer zones. Great at edge of woods. It needs protection from summe...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Malvaviscus-Pam-Puryears-Pink--Pink-Turks-Cap_p_885.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=885&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Camellia japonica 'Kick Off']]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Kick-Off_p_1472.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia japonica Kick Off_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Evergreen ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT: Part shadeHEIGHT: 8-10 ftSOIL: Acidic,well drainedFLOWER: Form:Double PeonySize:LargeColor:Light Pink with Dark Pink StreaksBloomTime: Autumn to Winter Vigorousupright grower – prune after blooming ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Kick-Off_p_1472.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1472&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Evergreen<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ZONE: 7</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"> - 9</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Arial;">LIGHT: <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Part shade</span>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Arial;">HEIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">8-10 ft<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Arial;">SOIL: <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Acidic,
well drained</span><span style="font-size:16.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">FLOWER: <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">Form:
Double Peony<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">Size:
Large</span><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">Color:
Light Pink with Dark Pink Streaks<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">Bloom
Time: Autumn to Winter</span><span style="font-size: 17pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">Vigorous
upright grower – prune after blooming<o:p></o:p></span></p><br class="innova">  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abelia grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope']]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Abelia-grandiflora-Kaleidoscope_p_1474.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Abelia-grandiflora-Kaleidoscope_p_1474.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Abelia x graniflora Kaleidoscope_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>EvergreenZONE: 6-9LIGHT: Full Sun/Part shade: HEIGHT: 2 – 3 ft. SOIL: Moist/WelldrainedFLOWER: small clusters offragrant, tubular flowers are ivory palest (spring– frost) LANDSCAPEVALUES: This cultivar is abranch sport of the compact selection, 'Litt...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Abelia-grandiflora-Kaleidoscope_p_1474.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1474&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText" style="tab-stops:1.0in"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Evergreen</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="tab-stops:1.0in"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ZONE:</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6-9<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="tab-stops:81.0pt"><span style="font-family: Arial;">LIGHT:</span> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;">Full Sun/Part shade</span>: </p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="tab-stops:81.0pt"><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="tab-stops:81.0pt"><span style="font-family: Arial;">HEIGHT:</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">2 – 3 ft.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#3E3B12"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="tab-stops:67.5pt 1.0in"><span style="font-family: Arial;">SOIL:</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">Moist/Well
drained<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:67.5pt 1.0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">FLOWER:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">small clusters of
fragrant, tubular flowers are ivory palest </span><span style="font-size:17.0pt">(spring
– frost)</span><span style="font-size:17.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="tab-stops:225.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;tab-stops:225.0pt"><span style="font-family: Arial;">LANDSCAPE
VALUES:<span style="mso-tab-count:1">  </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;tab-stops:225.0pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">This cultivar is a
branch sport of the compact selection, 'Little Richard.' <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It is named for the striking color combination
of the glossy leaves of yellow with green centers and a rosy orange-red blush,<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">brilliant red stems and white flowers. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A low, compact selection for patio containers
or massing as a groundcover.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;
tab-stops:225.0pt"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: red; font-family: Arial;">Attracts birds and butterflies!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br class="innova">  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu']]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-sasanqua-Hiryu_p_1486.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-sasanqua-Hiryu_p_1486.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia sasanqua Hiryu_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub / Evergreen ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT: Part shade HEIGHT: 6 - 10 ft SOIL: Acidic, well-drainedFLOWER: Form: Single to Semi-doubleSize: LargeColor: Deep rose shading to red on the edge Bloom Time: Fall to Mid-WinterSlight Fragrance – Profuse BloomerAver...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-sasanqua-Hiryu_p_1486.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1486&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Shrub / Evergreen  
ZONE: 7 - 9 
LIGHT:  Part shade 
HEIGHT:  6 - 10 ft 
SOIL:  Acidic, well-drained
FLOWER:  
Form: Single to Semi-double
Size: Large
Color: Deep rose shading to red on the edge Bloom Time:  Fall to Mid-Winter
Slight Fragrance – Profuse Bloomer
Average growth habit.  Prune to shape after blooming.
ACS Registration 2004   ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Camellia sasanqua ‘Showa-no-sakae’]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-sasanqua-‘Showa-no-sakae’_p_1488.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-sasanqua-‘Showa-no-sakae’_p_1488.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia hiemalis Showa-no-sakae_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub / Evergreen ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT: Part shade HEIGHT: 5-6 ft SOIL: Acidic, well-drainedFLOWER: Form: Semi-Formal to Rose DoubleSize: Small to MediumColor: Soft pink, occasionally marbled whiteBloom Time: Fall Moderate growth habit. Prune to shape a...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-sasanqua-‘Showa-no-sakae’_p_1488.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1488&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Shrub / Evergreen  
ZONE: 7 - 9 
LIGHT:  Part shade 
HEIGHT:  5-6 ft 
SOIL:  Acidic, well-drained
FLOWER:  
Form: Semi-Formal to Rose Double
Size: Small to Medium
Color: Soft pink, occasionally marbled white
Bloom Time:  Fall 
Moderate growth habit.  Prune to shape after blooming.
Registration 1935
  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Camellia 'Autumn Spirit']]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-Autumn-Spirit_p_1499.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-Autumn-Spirit_p_1499.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia hybrid Autumn Spirit_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Evergreen ZONE: 6 - 9 LIGHT: Part shade HEIGHT: 6 - 8 ft SOIL: Acidic, well drained FLOWER: Form: Peony Size: SmallColor: PinkBloom Time: Fall to Early WinterVigorous upright/open grower – prune after bloomingACS registration 2008 ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-Autumn-Spirit_p_1499.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1499&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Evergreen  
ZONE: 6 - 9 
LIGHT:  Part shade 
HEIGHT:  6 - 8 ft 
SOIL:  Acidic, well drained 
FLOWER:  
Form: Peony   
Size: Small
Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Fall to Early Winter


Vigorous upright/open grower – prune after blooming
ACS registration 2008
  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Camellia japonica 'Governor Mouton']]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Governor-Mouton_p_1506.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Governor-Mouton_p_1506.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Camellia japonica Governor Mouton_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Evergreen ZONE: 7 - 9 LIGHT: Part shade HEIGHT: 6 - 10 ft SOIL: Acidic, well-drainedFLOWER: Form: Anemone to PeonySize: MediumColor: Red with White BlotchesBloom Time: Late Winter to Early SpringVigorous compact growth habit. Prune to shape after blo...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Camellia-japonica-Governor-Mouton_p_1506.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1506&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Evergreen  
ZONE: 7 - 9 
LIGHT:  Part shade 
HEIGHT:  6 - 10 ft 
SOIL:  Acidic, well-drained
FLOWER:  
Form: Anemone to Peony
Size: Medium
Color: Red with White Blotches
Bloom Time:  Late Winter to Early Spring


Vigorous compact growth habit.  Prune to shape after blooming.
     ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gardenia jasminoides ‘Chuck Hayes’ - Gardenia]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Gardenia-jasminoides-‘Chuck-Hayes’--Gardenia_p_1594.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Gardenia-jasminoides-‘Chuck-Hayes’--Gardenia_p_1594.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Gardenia jasminoides â€˜Chuck Hayesâ€™ - Gardenia_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub/EvergreenZONE: 7-11LIGHT: Sun/part shade HEIGHT: 3 - 4 ft SPREAD: 3 – 4 ftSOIL: Moist but Well drained FLOWER: White LANDSCAPE VALUES: 'ChuckHayes' is specially noted for its tolerance to heat and cold hardiness, withwonderfully scented 2-3 inc...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Gardenia-jasminoides-‘Chuck-Hayes’--Gardenia_p_1594.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1594&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">Shrub/Evergreen<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">ZONE: 7-11<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in">LIGHT: Sun/part shade <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">HEIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>3 - 4 ft <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">SPREAD: 3 – 4 ft<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">SOIL: Moist but Well drained <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">FLOWER: White <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LANDSCAPE VALUES:<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;color:#2E2E2E;background:white">'Chuck
Hayes' is specially noted for its tolerance to heat and cold hardiness, with
wonderfully scented 2-3 inch, ivory summer blooms which re-bloom profusely
again in the fall. Plant as a low evergreen hedge, or as a fragrant specimen.
Full sun is preferred, but some shade in hotter months may be appreciated as
well.</span> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; background: white;">Very
easy to grow, 'Chuck Hayes' asks only for consistently moist to damp or even
wet soil. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">‘Chuck Hayes’ produces a highly
fragrant almost intoxicating smelling semi-double white showy flower. Few
plants can rival a gardenia in bloom and this particular gardenia </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; background: white;">performs best in warm climates or against a rock
wall for a heat sink at night. </span><o:p></o:p></p><br class="innova">    ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' - Oakleaf Hydrangea]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hydrangea-quercifolia-Ruby-Slippers--Oakleaf-Hydrangea_p_1599.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Hydrangea quercifolia Ruby Slippers - Oakleaf Hydeangea_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub / DeciduousZONE: 5 – 9 LIGHT: Partial sun HEIGHT: 3 1/2 ft. SOIL: Moist, well-drained soilFLOWER: 9” conical flowers  that change from white to  pink to red LANDSCAPE VALUES:This true dwarf produces incredible 9 longclusters of flowers in early...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hydrangea-quercifolia-Ruby-Slippers--Oakleaf-Hydrangea_p_1599.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1599&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hydrangea-quercifolia-Ruby-Slippers--Oakleaf-Hydrangea_p_1599.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Hydrangea quercifolia Ruby Slippers - Oakleaf Hydeangea_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>Shrub / DeciduousZONE: 5 – 9 LIGHT: Partial sun HEIGHT: 3 1/2 ft. SOIL: Moist, well-drained soilFLOWER: 9” conical flowers  that change from white to  pink to red LANDSCAPE VALUES:This true dwarf produces incredible 9 longclusters of flowers in early...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hydrangea-quercifolia-Ruby-Slippers--Oakleaf-Hydrangea_p_1599.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1599&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText">Shrub / Deciduous<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">ZONE:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>5 – 9<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partial sun</span> <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">HEIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>3 1/2 ft. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">SOIL: <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt">Moist, well-drained soil</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in">FLOWER: 9” conical flowers<span style="mso-tab-count:2">       </span> that change from white to<span style="mso-tab-count:1">    </span> pink to red <span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LANDSCAPE VALUES:<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;color:#222222">This true dwarf produces incredible 9" long
clusters of flowers in early <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>summer.
Blossoms start out white and gradually turn pink then red as summer progresses.
In fall, oakleaf-shaped foliage turns a fiery scarlet and burgundy. The show
continues into winter as the cinnamon bark exfoliates and the large blooms dry
atop strong stems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;color:red">Attracts
Butterflies</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br class="innova">   ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus syriacus ‘Sugar Tip’ - Rose of Sharon]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-‘Sugar-Tip’--Rose-of-Sharon_p_1601.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-‘Sugar-Tip’--Rose-of-Sharon_p_1601.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Hibiscus syriacus â€˜Sugar Tipâ€™ - Rose of Sharon_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB / DeciduousZONE: 5 – 9LIGHT: Sun to Partial Shade HEIGHT: 8 - 12ft. SOIL: Moist well drained FLOWER: Clear pink double flowers    LANDSCAPE VALUES: ‘Sugar Tip’ has brightly variegated creamy-white andbluish-green foliage and loads of clear pink...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-‘Sugar-Tip’--Rose-of-Sharon_p_1601.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1601&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">SHRUB / Deciduous<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">ZONE:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>5 – 9<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">LIGHT: <span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">Sun to Partial Shade</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
color:black"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">HEIGHT:<span style="font-size:
16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">8 - 12
ft. </span><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">SOIL: <span style="font-size:
16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">Moist well drained <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="font-size:17.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">FLOWER:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span></span>Clear pink double flowers<span style="mso-tab-count:2">            </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p>LANDSCAPE VALUES:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span>‘Sugar Tip’ has brightly variegated creamy-white and
bluish-green foliage and loads of clear pink, double flowers in summer. Can be
planted in a container, as a mass planting, or as a specimen.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
tab-stops:4.5pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color:red">Deer Resistant ~ Heat and Drought Tolerant</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
tab-stops:4.5pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color:red">ATTRACTS BUTTERFLIES</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br class="innova">  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blue Chiffon’ - Rose of Sharon]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-‘Blue-Chiffon’--Rose-of-Sharon_p_1602.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-‘Blue-Chiffon’--Rose-of-Sharon_p_1602.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Hibiscus syriacus â€˜Blue Chiffonâ€™ - Rose of Sharon_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB / DeciduousZONE: 5 – 10LIGHT: Sun  HEIGHT: 8-12ft. SOIL: Moist, well drained FLOWER: BlueLANDSCAPE VALUES:Unusual blue flowers for the late summer garden. It has thesame vigorous growth and lacy blooms as others in the Chiffon&reg; series,but w...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-‘Blue-Chiffon’--Rose-of-Sharon_p_1602.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1602&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">SHRUB / Deciduous<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">ZONE:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>5 – 10<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">LIGHT: <span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">Sun</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
color:black"><span style="mso-tab-count:1">     </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">HEIGHT:<span style="font-size:
16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">8-12
ft.</span> <span style="font-size:17.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">SOIL: <span style="font-size:
16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">Moist, well drained <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="font-size:17.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">FLOWER:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>Blue</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">LANDSCAPE VALUES:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;color:black;
background:white">Unusual blue flowers for the late summer garden. It has the
same vigorous growth and lacy blooms as others in the Chiffon<sup>&reg; </sup>series,
but with large, single blue flowers. Each is adorned with a lacy center to
create an anemone-like bloom. Bold yet delicate, Blue Chiffon<sup>&reg;</sup> is
a star in the garden from late summer to fall. The distinctive flower color
complements many popular late summer perennials.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
18.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#7E7F81;letter-spacing:.4pt;
background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
tab-stops:4.5pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color:red">Deer Resistant ~ Heat and Drought Tolerant</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
tab-stops:4.5pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="color:red">Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
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<title><![CDATA[Magnolia figo var. skinneriana - Banana Shrub]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Magnolia-figo-var-skinneriana--Banana-Shrub_p_1610.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Magnolia-figo-var-skinneriana--Banana-Shrub_p_1610.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Michelia skinneriana - Banana Shrub_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB: EvergreenZONE: 7 - 9LIGHT: Part Sun SOIL: Well drained (rich) HEIGHT: 15 to 20 ft.FLOWER: Creamy yellow LANDSCAPE VALUES: The most vigorous growing of the Banana Magnolias or Banana Shrubs,Skinner's Banana Magnolia produces 1 long, sweetly ban...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Magnolia-figo-var-skinneriana--Banana-Shrub_p_1610.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1610&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">SHRUB: Evergreen<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">ZONE: 7 - 9<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">LIGHT: Part Sun <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">SOIL:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>Well drained (rich) <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">HEIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>15 to 20 ft.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">FLOWER: Creamy yellow <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;MS Mincho&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LANDSCAPE VALUES:<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span> <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;background:white;mso-bidi-font-weight:
bold">The most vigorous growing of the Banana Magnolias or Banana Shrubs,
Skinner's Banana Magnolia produces 1" long, sweetly banana scented, creamy
yellow, cupped, miniature Magnolia flowers in spring and may produce some
flowers until fall once mature. Still somewhat uncommon in the nursery trade,
this small but vigorous evergreen tree or large shrub has a naturally upright
to pyramidal habit with dark green glossy foliage. Skinner's Banana Magnolia
makes a wonderful specimen, hedge, screen, or can easily be trained into a tree
form. Under good conditions the Banana Magnolia has few pest or disease
problems.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:
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<title><![CDATA[Magnolia (Michelia) figo ‘Stellar Ruby’ - Banana Shrub]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Magnolia-Michelia-figo-‘Stellar-Ruby’--Banana-Shrub_p_1659.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Magnolia-Michelia-figo-‘Stellar-Ruby’--Banana-Shrub_p_1659.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Magnolia x Michelia figo â€˜Ruby Stellarâ€™ - Banana Shrub_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB: EvergreenZONE: 7 - 9LIGHT: Mostly Sunny Part Sun SOIL: Well drained (rich) HEIGHT: 10 to 15 ft.FLOWER: Ruby-Pink -fragrant LANDSCAPE VALUES: A new and exciting reblooming Banana Shrub hybrid of Magnoliaand Michelia figo, the banana scented pur...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Magnolia-Michelia-figo-‘Stellar-Ruby’--Banana-Shrub_p_1659.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1659&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Magnolia-Michelia-figo-‘Stellar-Ruby’--Banana-Shrub_p_1659.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Magnolia x Michelia figo â€˜Ruby Stellarâ€™ - Banana Shrub_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB: EvergreenZONE: 7 - 9LIGHT: Mostly Sunny Part Sun SOIL: Well drained (rich) HEIGHT: 10 to 15 ft.FLOWER: Ruby-Pink -fragrant LANDSCAPE VALUES: A new and exciting reblooming Banana Shrub hybrid of Magnoliaand Michelia figo, the banana scented pur...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Magnolia-Michelia-figo-‘Stellar-Ruby’--Banana-Shrub_p_1659.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1659&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">SHRUB: Evergreen<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">ZONE: 7 - 9<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">LIGHT: Mostly Sunny Part Sun <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">SOIL:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>Well drained (rich) <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">HEIGHT:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>10 to 15 ft.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:
&quot;MS Mincho&quot;">FLOWER: Ruby-Pink -fragrant <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;MS Mincho&quot;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LANDSCAPE VALUES:<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span> <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;color:black;
background:white">A new and exciting reblooming Banana Shrub hybrid of Magnolia
and Michelia figo, the banana scented purplish red flowers and deep green lush,
tropical looking foliage of the Stellar Ruby Magnolia are sure to please. The
flowers rebloom throughout summer into early fall providing season long beauty
and sensory appeal in the landscape. </span>Ideal for use as a specimen in
landscape borders and home foundation -plantings or in privacy screens and
hedges. <span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:red;background:white;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br class="innova">    ]]></isc:description>
<isc:productid><![CDATA[Magnolia (Michelia) figo ‘Stellar Ruby’ - Banana Shrub]]></isc:productid>
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<title><![CDATA[Plumbago auriculata 'Dark Blue' - Plumbago]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Plumbago-auriculata-Dark-Blue--Plumbago_p_1662.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Plumbago-auriculata-Dark-Blue--Plumbago_p_1662.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Plumbago auriculata Dark Blue - Plumbago_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB / Semi-Evergreen ZONE: 8 - 11LIGHT: Full sun/ part sunHEIGHT: 3 – 4 ft. SOIL: Moist, slightly acidic FLOWER: Sky-blue clusters of flowers all summerLANDSCAPE VALUES: This perennial shrub can grow to be as wide as it istall. It will also bloom i...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Plumbago-auriculata-Dark-Blue--Plumbago_p_1662.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1662&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Plumbago-auriculata-Dark-Blue--Plumbago_p_1662.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Plumbago auriculata Dark Blue - Plumbago_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB / Semi-Evergreen ZONE: 8 - 11LIGHT: Full sun/ part sunHEIGHT: 3 – 4 ft. SOIL: Moist, slightly acidic FLOWER: Sky-blue clusters of flowers all summerLANDSCAPE VALUES: This perennial shrub can grow to be as wide as it istall. It will also bloom i...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Plumbago-auriculata-Dark-Blue--Plumbago_p_1662.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1662&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all>]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText">SHRUB / Semi-Evergreen<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> 
</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">ZONE:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>8 - 11<span style="font-size:17.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LIGHT:<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Full sun/ part sun<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">HEIGHT:<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>3 – 4 ft. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">SOIL:<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Moist, slightly acidic</span> <span style="font-size:17.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom:0in">FLOWER:<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Sky-blue clusters of </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">flowers all summer</span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">LANDSCAPE VALUES:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText">This perennial shrub can grow to be as wide as it is
tall.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>It will also bloom in partial
shade.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>As it is a tropical native, it is
frost tender.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>In Zone 9 and up, requires
hard pruning in winter to maintain a compact shape.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>Native to South America.<o:p></o:p></p><br class="innova">  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Crown Jellyfish’ - Tropical Cajun Hibiscus]]></title>
<link>https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-‘Crown-Jellyfish’--Tropical-Cajun-Hibiscus_p_1703.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-‘Crown-Jellyfish’--Tropical-Cajun-Hibiscus_p_1703.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Hibiscus x â€˜Crown Jellyfishâ€™ - Cajun Hibiscus_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB/EvergreenZONE: 9 - 11 SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT         SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT  LIGHT: Sun HEIGHT: 4 – 6 ft. SOIL: Moist/Well drained LANDSCAPE VALUES: Like achameleon, Hibiscus ‘Crown Jellyfish’ changes colors from one day to the next.The large, 8” d...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-‘Crown-Jellyfish’--Tropical-Cajun-Hibiscus_p_1703.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=1703&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoBodyText">SHRUB/Evergreen<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;color:black;
mso-color-alt:windowtext;letter-spacing:.05pt;background:white">Like a
chameleon, Hibiscus ‘Crown Jellyfish’ changes colors from one day to the next.
The large, 8” double flowers open in bold tones of yellow, orange, red and
maroon and by the second day the flowers take on muted tones of yellow, orange,
pink and lavender. You’ll often see both flower colors on the upright bush at
the same time.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;
color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext;letter-spacing:.05pt;background:white"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black;
mso-color-alt:windowtext;background:white"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
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bloomers, these gorgeous flowers grow well in containers or as a beautiful
accent in landscape! These tropical plants thrive in full sun locations. Plants
need to be kept well watered, especially in the heat of the summer. Not freeze
hardy, need winter protection.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br class="innova">  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chitalpa x ‘El Nino’ - Desert Willow]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Chitalpa-x-‘El-Nino’--Desert-Willow_p_2749.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Chitalpa x â€˜El Ninoâ€™_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB / DeciduousZONE: 6 – 9 LIGHT: Sun SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT         HEIGHT: 5– 8 ft. SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT  SPREAD: 4 – 6 ft. SOIL: Well-drained   LANDSCAPE VALUES:Thedark purple flowers look for all the world like orchids, but this interestingshrub ...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Chitalpa-x-‘El-Nino’--Desert-Willow_p_2749.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=2749&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SPREAD: 4 – 6 ft.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SOIL:  Well-drained <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LANDSCAPE VALUES:</span></p>

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Montserrat; background: white;">The
dark purple flowers look for all the world like orchids, but this interesting
shrub or miniature tree is actually an intergeneric hybrid of desert willow (</span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Chilopsis linearis) </span></em> and catalpa (<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Catalpa </span></em>sp<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">.</span></em>). <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Chilopsis </span></em>is well-known for its tolerance to poor soils and the dry
heat of the American Southwest, its <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Catalpa</span></em> percentage imbues it with wonderful performance in
Asheville, North Carolina, with no signs of mildew. Look for its remarkable
blooms to appear in late spring/early sum<span style="">mer and sporadically appear throughout
the summer, all the better to enjoy its beautiful fragrance. El Niño desert
orchid is a new and very special North American native hybrid that is as easy
to grow as it is beautiful. We have the talent and innovation of NCSU's Dr.
Ranney to thank for this new, uniquely compact introduction. </span>  ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hibiscus syriacus ‘Azurri Satin’ - Rose of Sharon]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-‘Azurri-Satin’--Rose-of-Sharon_p_2752.html?referrer=rss"><img src="https://friendsofmercer.com/assets/images/thumbnails/Hibiscus syriacus â€˜Azurri Satinâ€™_thumbnail.jpg" align="right" border=0></a>SHRUB / DeciduousZONE: 5 – 9LIGHT: Sun to Partial Shade HEIGHT: 6-8 ft.SOIL: Moist well drained FLOWER: Single Blue    LANDSCAPE VALUES:The first ever seedless Rose of Sharon with a large, single blueflowers. This easy to grow plant addsunusual color...<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/Hibiscus-syriacus-‘Azurri-Satin’--Rose-of-Sharon_p_2752.html?referrer=rss">[Read More]</a><br><b>Our Price:</b> $0.00 <font color="red"></font> [<a href="https://friendsofmercer.com/add_cart.asp?quick=1&item_id=2752&out=1" target="_new">Add to Cart</a>]</p><br clear=all> ]]></description>
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mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">SHRUB / Deciduous<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">ZONE:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>5 – 9<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">LIGHT: <span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">Sun to Partial Shade</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">HEIGHT:<span style="font-size:
16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">6-8 ft.</span>
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mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">SOIL: <span style="font-size:
16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:18.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">Moist well drained <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="font-size:17.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:black">FLOWER:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span></span>Single Blue<span style="mso-tab-count:
2">            </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p>LANDSCAPE VALUES:</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:4.5pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica">The first ever seedless Rose of Sharon with a large, single blue
flowers.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>This easy to grow plant adds
unusual color to the summer landscape. Makes an easy to maintain colorful hedge
or use as a single specimen in mixed border or large container. Stunning patio
plant.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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