Magnolia 'Daybreak' Container Planting They also keep a tidy

They also keep a tidy shape and appearance

These compact crape myrtles are a very fast growing shrub that fill with gorgeous clusters of perfect pink blooms from July to September

This brightly colored hosta has yet to “Jump the Shark”

Hawthorn trees are quite under-appreciated

maintain 2-4 inches of organic mulch

Magnolia 'Daybreak' Container Planting They also keep a tidyThe magnolia 'daybreak' is an amazing specimen tree. It's unusual due to its large pink tulip shaped blooms and it's tight columnar growth only 8 to 10 feet wide at a full 40 ft in height. The color reminds me of the pink pastels I used on art projects in my younger days and darkens as the blooms mature. In the spring, loads of huge 8 to 10" blooms precede leaves, emerging from large buds with a pretty pink color that stays strong through the life of