Dark Beauty web special

Dark Beauty web specialSemi double deep cerise flowers cover this compact heather from August through October. The flowers deepen to a ruby as the flowering time goes on. It has nice dark green foliage. Found as a sport on 'Darkness' after X ray treatment. Certainly one of the best cultivars to be introduced in recent times, gaining a Gold Medal in Boskoop, Holland in 1990. Also a winner of the Award of Garden Merit trophy.

A dwarf form of Japanese Hinoki Cypress

In late spring or early summer the tree goes into full bloom

As it grows very slow

the flowers will be white

The deep mauve flowers appear on the plant from August to October

then fabulous fall colors of red

If you have room

The tree will develop a 'craggy' trunk in less time than most trees

Being smaller growing it will be a great addition closer to the front of your border

In the spring the new growth is so bright and iridescent

Best to cut to the ground in late winter for fresh and bright new growth in spring

Every time you walk by this azalea