{"title":"Growzone 7 - Shrubs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Growzone 7 - Shrubs collection. Best Price.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pink-perfection-camellia","title":"Pink Perfection Camellia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Classic Camellia Bloom Show When The Garden Needs It Most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Perfection Camellia is famous for its beautifully formed, formal double flowers—layer upon layer of soft pink petals that look almost sculpted. Blooming from late winter into early spring, it brings that “something special” to the landscape right when most shrubs are still sleeping. Plant it where you’ll see it often—by the entry, near a patio, or outside a main window—and the bloom season feels like an annual event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers pair perfectly with the plant’s glossy, dark green foliage, creating a high-contrast, high-end look that never feels fussy. Whether you’re designing a classic foundation bed or a refined woodland border, Pink Perfection reads as timeless elegance—romantic color, crisp form, and a bloom season that turns “quiet months” into the highlight of your garden calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGlossy Evergreen Structure That Makes Beds Look Finished All Year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven out of bloom, Pink Perfection earns its keep as a broadleaf evergreen with dense branching and rich, dark green leaves. That structure is what makes camellias so valuable in design: they hold the landscape together in every season, giving you dependable “bones” behind perennials, under trees, or along foundations. When the garden is lush, it’s a polished backdrop; when the garden is bare, it’s a statement of green calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camellia can be used as a specimen shrub for a single focal point, or repeated for a more formal rhythm along a walkway. With light, well-timed pruning, it stays full and handsome without turning into a constant maintenance project—just a dependable evergreen presence with a spectacular bloom payoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Sun To Shade Performance For Real-World Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Perfection thrives in part sun to shade, especially where it gets gentle morning sun and protection from intense afternoon exposure. That light balance supports better foliage quality and helps flowers stay prettier longer. In colder snaps or windy sites, a bit of shelter (near a wall, fence, or evergreen backdrop) can help protect buds and reduce stress so the plant performs more consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil is your secret weapon: well-drained and slightly acidic with plenty of organic matter. Mulch keeps roots cool and evenly moist, and steady watering during establishment helps the shrub settle in quickly. Give Pink Perfection that simple foundation—good drainage, consistent moisture in year one—and it becomes a long-lived evergreen you can count on for both beauty and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElegant Hedges, Foundation Lines, And Deer-Resistance Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Perfection is a natural fit for evergreen hedges and foundation lines because it combines density with softness—structured enough to define space, but graceful enough to feel welcoming. It’s also commonly considered deer resistant, which helps protect those thick, glossy leaves in many landscapes (no plant is truly deer-proof, but camellias are often lower on the menu).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best hedge results, spacing and airflow matter as much as pruning. Plant with enough room for mature width, then shape lightly after flowering to keep the hedge full and refined. 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The habit stays low and mounded, which makes it perfect for the front of beds, along foundations, and as a “color anchor” that ties together perennials and shrubs behind it. In a landscape that’s heavy on green, this plant acts like a bold brushstroke, simple, modern, and instantly eye-catching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat compact form is the real advantage. You get the look and drama of loropetalum without the oversized maintenance of older varieties. Use it as a repeating plant to create rhythm in a border, or mass it to form a broad, low band of purple that looks intentional from the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBright pink fringe flowers that pop against dark leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late winter to spring, Purple Daydream® produces vivid pink, ribbon-like (fringe) flowers that read as bright confetti against the purple foliage. The bloom display is especially striking in full sun to part sun, turning this shrub into a true seasonal highlight, perfect near an entry, walkway, or patio where you’ll actually notice the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany landscapes need spring color low to the ground, not just up high in trees. This is exactly that: a compact, easy-to-place bloomer that adds punch at eye level. In some climates, you may see a lighter repeat bloom later, but the main event is the spring flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA compact performer for borders, slopes, and container “spiller” style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt maturity, Purple Daydream® stays in a practical size range for modern landscapes, spreading wider than it grows tall. That makes it a strong choice for slope coverage, bed edges, and places where you want a shrub to drape and fill space without blocking windows or sightlines. It also plays beautifully with grasses, conifers, and chartreuse companions that make the purple foliage look even richer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also a container favorite. In a pot, the foliage gives you year-round color, and the spring blooms feel like a bonus “seasonal upgrade.” Place containers where they get good light and protection from harsh reflected heat, and you’ll get a tidy, colorful evergreen that doesn’t outgrow its welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLow-maintenance care with the right soil and a light-handed prune\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Daydream® is easy when you match it to the conditions it prefers: well-drained, slightly acidic soil and consistent moisture while it establishes. Once rooted in, it becomes more drought-tolerant, especially with mulch to buffer soil moisture. The biggest mistake is wet, poorly drained soil—good drainage keeps foliage color strong and roots healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning should be minimal and timed well. Because loropetalum sets flower buds on older wood, the safest approach is a light trim right after the main spring bloom if you need to refine the shape. Avoid hard shearing; this plant looks best when its natural low mound stays intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Living Plant Collection","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon Pot","offer_id":49769287123096,"sku":"nbc1788063538354","price":87.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1832\/4888\/files\/purple-daydream-loropetalum_1.jpg?v=1788063542"},{"product_id":"bluecrop-blueberry","title":"Bluecrop Blueberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluecrop Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium Bluecrop) is the most beloved blueberry shrub known for its adaptability and lengthy fruit yield. It is cold-hardy so it does well in colder climates and it produces large clusters of sweet, juicy berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bluecrop Blueberry bush is also disease-resistant and very low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for any gardening skill level. At the end of fruit season and into fall, this versatile shrub’s leaves start to change from green to a stunning red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBluecrop Blueberry is tolerant of hot, humid conditions, and its medium sized berries tend to ripen in late May to early June. Blueberries prefer full sun for best fruit production and even moisture. Around 450 chill hours are needed for ideal fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis versatile shrub has excellent ornamental value separate and apart from the fruit crop: white spring flowers, dark green summer foliage, red fall color, and reddish winter stems. Effective in shrub borders or as part of less formal shrub plantings - such as in native plant gardens or open woodland areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticularly effective in conjunction with rhododendrons and azaleas which share similar acidic soil requirements, Bluecrop Blueberry bushes can be more than just a fruit bush. These shrubs also make an excellent hedge with the added benefits of summer fruit which can be harvested or left for the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Goods Direct","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon Pot","offer_id":49769291514008,"sku":"sok1788063542230","price":44.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1832\/4888\/files\/bluecrop-blueberry_1.jpg?v=1788063546"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.candlewoodcorner.shop\/collections\/growzone-7-shrubs.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}