January and February
Witch-hazels, Conifer foliage and cones, Hollies in fruit, Japanese apricot, Wintersweet, Sweet-box, Winter jasmine
March
2nd week: Early bulbs, winter-hazel, wintersweet, sweet-box, cornelian-cherries
3rd week: Japanese-andromeda, winter jasmine, pussy willows
4th week: Daffodils, woodland wildflowers,
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Week 1: Early Rhododendrons Azaleas Flowering Dogwoods Crabapples Late-Flowering Cherries Japanese-Quince Asian Magnolia Woodland Wildflowers Tree Peonies Lilacs Dove-Tree Species Roses Spring-Blooming CamelliasWeek 2: Late Azaleas Rhododendrons Sweet Bay Tree Peonies Tulip-Tree Black Locust Herbaceous Peonies Woodland Wildflowers Herbs Old Garden Roses Lilacs
Week 3: Late Azaleas Rhododendrons Mountain-Laurels Southern Magnolias Sweet Bay
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The large showy, flowers of peonies are produced in mid-to late spring. Many colors and flower forms are available. Because winter chilling is required for dormancy, peonies often do not perform well in the lower South. Early blooming and single or Japanese cultivars generally perform better in South Carolina than other types.
Height/Spread
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