Carlo's Plant Farm

Latin Name: THUJA PLATYCLADUS ORIENTALIS ‘BLUE CONE’

This conical, evergreen conifer with red-brown bark is slow-growing and low-maintenance. This uniformly blue-green shrub grows to heights of 15-20 feet tall (10-15 feet wide). Ideally used for landscape accents such as shrubs and trees and privacy coverage.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Amount of Water: Once mature water occasionally; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions; Does not tolerate excessively wet soil.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-9

These starter plants are less than 12 inches tall when we ship them. We are not in any way responsible for plants once USPS takes possession of them. Pictures used for this web store depict mature plants of the correct species.
– Zones 3- 9
– ideal Hydrangea for hot summers and very cold zones
– white blooms in summer
– ivory white blooms turn reddish pink to brown as the weather cools
– blooms well for fresh or dried arrangements
– mature size is 4-6′ in height
10-inch flower heads, very cold hardy, and where summers are also hot
3 colors in one plant- white blooms in July, light pink in August. Tan color in fall.

LATIN NAME: ‘TRACHELOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES

This evergreen vine has an abundance of small, white blooms throughout spring and summer. Lustrous, large dark-green foliage grows on long, thin branches reaching 20 feet in length and 12-18 inches in depth as ground cover. Ideally used as a ground cover and vine on a trellis, tree, fence, porch or wall.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-11

LATIN NAME: LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA X FAURIEI ‘NATCHEZ’
This fast-growing small tree or shrub has clusters of creamy white, soft-texture blooms in the summer. Its smooth tan exfoliating bark with glossy green foliage that turns orange-red in the fall grows 15-20 feet tall (10-15 feet wide). Plant in groups to make a statement all year-round.
Amount of Sunlight: Full sun
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers dry, well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-9

Crape Myrtle: Tonto
Latin Name: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tonto’

The fast-growing tree has clusters of hot pink blooms in the summer. Its smooth tan bark with glossy green foliage grows 8-15 feet tall (6-10 feet wide). Plant in groups to make a statement all year-round.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers dry, well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-9

Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum
‘Mammy’

This tropical evergreen is known for its multicolored foliage and slightly twisted leaf shape. Its leaves are light green at first and develop streaks of yellow, red and orange as they mature. Grows 3-6 feet tall (2-5 feet wide). Excellent as an accent, container, or hedge plant.

Amount of Sunlight: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil Conditions: Well-drained
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Latin Name: Hemerocallis x ‘Happy Returns’

A favorite perennial for its showy blooms. Large clumps of long, grass-like leaves are highlighted by bright yellow flowers on tall stems. This extra-early bloomer reblooms throughout the summer months. Good for firescaping. Herbaceous.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun
Amount of Water: Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers dry, well-drained soil; Not tolerant of overly wet soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 4-11

Latin Name: privet japonicum ‘jack frost’
This upright deciduous, occasionally semi-evergreen, shrub blooms creamy-white, fragrant flowers. Its dark green, glossy foliage accompanied by white new growth creates a two-tone effect. This fast grower will reach 8-10 feet high(6-8 feet wide). Its dense and bushy characteristics make it ideal for a privacy screen, wind screen, and hedging, while adding great color to your garden.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Moderately drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-11

LATIN NAME: TRACHELOSPERMUM ASIATICUM ‘TRI-COLOR’

This evergreen vine’s pink new growth transforms to green and creamy-white all year. Its lustrous foliage grows on long, thin branches reaching 20 feet in length and 12-18 inches in depth as ground cover. Ideally used as a ground cover and vine on a trellis, tree, fence, porch, or wall.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
Soil Conditions: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-11

LATIN NAME: MING TOY

This perennial has deep velvet red pedals with a lemon-yellow throat in early to mid-season. The showy flowering stalks rise above the green grassy foliage reaching 22 inches(18’’ wide). This excellent re-bloomer and low-maintenance perennial aesthetically enhances landscapes by planting in masses or borders.

Amount of Sunlight: Full sun
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Prefers a dry, well-drained soil with high organic matter content
Cold Hardiness Zone: 3-10

Latin Name: juniperus davurica ‘parsonii’

Amount of Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; tolerates shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers dry, well-drained soil; Not tolerant of overly wet soil; Salt tolerant
Cold Hardiness Zone: 4-9