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Drooping leucothoe

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Leucothoe is native to the Southeast, but will grow in most areas if properly protected and cared for. Also known as dog hobble or fetterbush, it is a very dense shrub that can grow 6 feet tall and wide. It likes well-fertilized soil that drains well but stays moist.

Methods, Gardening, Ornamental shrubs

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Well-behaved rhododendrons: these compact shrubs won't outgrow their welcome

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Many rhododendrons will grow to be 10 to 12 feet high, but some varieties are appropriate for home gardeners because they grow to a height of three feet or less in 10 years. These varieties include the Koichiro Wada, Exbury, Scarlet Wonder, and Baden-Baden.

Dwarf plants

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Rhododendrons of summer: thanks to recent breeding, these popular shrubs now brighten another season

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Rhododendrons are known for their May blossoms. New breeding technology is producing mid- and late-summer blossoming cultivars. Various hybrids and their contrasting colors are recommended.

Flowering shrubs

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