R. 'Cobalt' Size:1 gal size 4"-6" plants

R. 'Cobalt' Size:1 gal size 4"-6" plantsA yet unregistered new hybrid by Singing Tree Gardens is a cross between R. 'Crater Lake' x R. 'Starry Night'. The dark blue purple color of the 'Starry Night' is mixed with the larger truss size of 'Crater Lake'. The plant seems to stay much lower than 'Crater Lake' being around 3 4 ft tall in 10 years. Dark green foliage. Flowering is in late April going into early May. Hardy to zone 7. Rare Variety This variety is difficult to find anywhere due to

7' tall x 4' wide in 10 years

Unlike many common lilacs

the Himalayan Whortleberry has small shiny leaves that comes out bright red

like small roses

Some petals may be ribbon-like

This is still a very rare plant but we have quite a crop coming along ad we would like to share these with as many people as possible

The growth rate is 12-18 inches per year

so there is no chance of using pollen for further hybridizing

One of first to bloom in our area

The plant will thrive in lousy soil and choke out weeds

New Jersey in 1962

The puffy stiff needles add a rich texture to any garden that contrasts nicely to other green plants