Desperation to bloom, from two small shrubs that I planted last year. They are both less than two feet tall now, dwarfed by much older plants in the neighboring yards. Yet, they are producing huge and impressive flowers. Of course, after some help from me: I had to spray a very smelly deer-repellent concoction on them to protect the buds.
Pictured below are my two star performers: a blue Hydrangea and a Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus):
The Hydrangea seems to be naturally deer-resistant, though the Rose of Sharon got routinely clipped at night. I hope these grow large enough to eventually be enjoyed by both the deer and me :-)
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