Southern Living®

Miss Lemon™ Abelia
Bloom:Heavy bloom of light pink flowers summer to fall.
Zones:6A-9B
Features:Bright variegated foliage begins yellow with green centers, maturing to ivo
Exposure:Full sun to partial shade
Mature Dimensions:3 ft H x 4 ft W
Ultra Violet ™ Buddleia
Bloom:Violet blooms late spring, summer and fall
Zones:5,6,7,8,9
Features:Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Compost Habit, Cut Flowers, Reblooming
Exposure:Full-sun
Mature Dimensions:3 ft H x 3 ft W
Diamond Spire ™ Gardenia
Bloom:Unique columnar growth habit; single white fragrant flowers
Zones:7A-10B
Features:Aromatic, Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Easy Care, Fall Bloomi
Exposure:Full-sun to Part-shade
Mature Dimensions:3-4 ft H x 2 ft W
Jubilation ™ Gardenia
Bloom:Fragrant white blossoms in Spring and Summer
Zones:7,8,9,10
Features:Fall blooming, reblooming, dwarf, attracts birds/butterflies
Exposure:Full-sun to Part-shade
Mature Dimensions:3-4 ft H x 3 ft W
Growth:Moderate to fast growth
Oakland™ Ilex
Bloom:Distinctive bright green oak-shaped leave
Zones:6A-9B
Features:Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Upright Habit
Exposure:Full sun to partial shade
Mature Dimensions:15-20 ft H x 12-15 ft W
Red Diamond ™ Loropetalum
Bloom:Deep vivid red blooms late winter to early spring and sporad
Zones:7-10
Features:Foliage retains its color throughout the year
Exposure:Full sun to part shade
Mature Dimensions:6 ft H x 6 ft W
Growth:Moderate to fast