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Features:

Parkland series (1995): Named to honor the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Red Cross. Small double wine red hybrid tea like flowers bloom through to fall on this compact shrub. The dark green foliage has good disease resistance. Introduced by Modern Research Station, Manitoba.

Companion Plants:

Elder, Juniper, Lilac, Ninebark, Clematis, Astilbe, Ivy.

Care and Dead Heading:

Water regularly as needed. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new spring growth. Can prune back heavily in spring to promote vigorous new growth and better flower production. If a severe winter causes die back, prune back and can restart as low as root system.

Planting Instructions:

Dig a hole twice as wide as the container and 1-1/2 the depth. Remove container and gently massage the roots. Place root ball in center of the hole even with ground level. Backfill hole with mixture of 1/2 native soil and 1/2 soil amendment. Compact lightly and water thoroughly, then repeat. Apply 5-10cm (2-4in) layer of organic mulch & create a water basin around plant.