| Type of foliage |
Large-leaf Types |
Small-leaf Types |
| Foliage |
size
texture
retention
summer color
winter color
wind tolerance |
3 to 6" long
heavy
2 to 3 years
green
green
may windburn |
1 to 4" long
more delicate
1 to 2 year
green
color will
vary
i.e. crimson, orange..
resistant |
| Flower |
size
bloom time
colors |
3 to 10" heads
May-June
red, pink, purple, white |
1 to 6" heads
April-May
pink, lavender, white |
| Growth |
rate
ten year size |
rapid
4 to 8' tall |
moderate to rapid
2 to 5' tall |
| Winter hardiness |
Zones 5 to 7 |
zones 3 to 7 |
| Planting |
full sun
part shade
full shade
windy spot
well-drained soil
acid soil |
will tolerate
prefer
will tolerate
may windburn in winter
recommended
recommended |
prefer
will tolerate
not recommended
higher tolerance
required
recommended |
| Culture |
deadhead
shearing/pruning
mulch |
yes
every 3 to 5 years
recommended |
not needed
every 2 to 3 years
recommended |
