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For the Week of May 6th - May 10th New This Week May 4, 2026 Mother's Day Sale For the Week of May 6th - May 10th Make Mom’s Day Extra Special! Join us this week for exclusive savings to help you find the perfect gift for Mom. Or better yet, bring Mom this weekend to bask in a bit of plant paradise and enjoy the extra festivities! Click for Mother's Day Fun at Painters $2.00 OFF ALL Flowering Hanging Baskets Includes: Petunias, Million Bells, Geraniums, Portulaca, Fan Flowers, all Begonias (Red or Pink Dragonwings, Tuberous, and Giant Wax Begonias), Carnations, and Streptocarpella--all now $18.00! Plus all 12" custom combinations and Lantana hanging baskets now at $23.00. 20% OFF Select Vines & Flowers All 1 Gal specialty Dahlias now $12.00 Sunny Susie Black-Eyed Susan vines: a full 8" trellised vine now $17.60 and Candy Corn vines (a.k.a. Firecracker vines!) now $17.60 And if you need any inspiration, take a recommendation from one of our favorite Painter's moms with her favorite hanging basket: heat tolerant and sun loving portulaca! We love you, Sue! But don't just take Sue's word on it, go ahead and read up on which plant is right for your needs in our most popular blog post: Our Favorite Annual Hanging Baskets for Sun and Shade: www.paintersgreenhouse.com Our Favorite Annual Hanging Baskets for Sun and Shade Add dimension, texture, and color to your yard, porch, or balcony with some of our favorite annual hanging baskets for both sun and shade!

Oakleaf Hydrangeas are beautiful natives with 4-season interest! New This Week October 3, 2023 Week of Oct 2nd: Plant Highlight Oakleaf Hydrangeas are beautiful natives with 4-season interest! Oakleaf hydrangeas naturally occur in moist woods and along stream banks in the southeast. The native range starts from the Carolinas down to Florida and as far west as Arkansas and Louisiana. This shrub is very adaptable to a wide range of sunlight, but in the South (zones 7-9) some degree of shade is best, whether it be dappled or afternoon reprieve. Preferred soils include moist, acidic, fertile, well-draining – with importance on “well-draining,” while the shrub exists along stream banks and moist woods, it cannot tolerate wet feet as this can cause root rot. Heavy clay soils hold water and don’t provide adequate drainage, make sure to amend the soil and plant high if this is the case for your planting site. Once the shrub is established it is drought tolerant, but will appreciate water during very dry conditions. Fall foliage of Oakleaf Hydrangea. Photo credit: gardenerspath.com Oakleaf hydrangeas are named after the similarity in leaf shape and fall color to that of the Northern Red Oak – a unique leaf shape and leathery texture compared to other hydrangea species. The fall color is stunning and will give rich tones of burgundy and red to your garden. The mature form of the shrub is multi-stemmed, upright and will usually grow wider than it does tall. Oakleaf hydrangea (straight species) can grow up to 10 feet tall and wide, but don’t worry, if you don’t have room for this one, there are plenty of cultivars that mature to a more manageable size. The outer layer of the mature stems exfoliate, revealing cinnamon colored bark and providing an interesting texture, which adds to winter appeal after the leaves have dropped. Similar to panicle hydrangeas, the white inflorescences consist of many individual flowers and are clustered in a conical shape. As the lightly fragrant blooms mature, the flower heads will slowly change to a pink-mauve color and eventually dry out through fall/winter to display a dried arrangement at the tips of the stems. Oakleaf hydrangea is a shrub I personally prefer not to prune, I like the natural look of this rounded-mounded shrub and I appreciate the space it fills, but if pruning is necessary, it’s best to prune right after it blooms in summer. Pruning at this time will allow the shrub to put on more growth for flowers the following year. If pruning is done in spring, you risk eliminating flowers for that growing season. Oakleaf hydrangea blooms are attractive to butterflies and other insects and songbirds eat the seeds. The low-growing, suckering habit of the shrub provides habitat and protection for small animals to nest, roost, and take cover. Unfortunately for gardeners living in an area of heavy deer pressure, deer also graze on this shrub, especially the tender tips, leaves, and flowers. Other than deer grazing, this shrub is relatively pest and disease free. Oakleaf hydrangeas work well in a natural landscape along a woodland edge, in groupings or mass plantings along a border, or paired with other woodland species in a garden bed with ferns, heuchera, azaleas, and rhododendrons. Below are the five types of oakleaf hydrangeas we have in stock. While the hardiness (zones 5-9), sunlight, and soil conditions remain the same across the varieties, we’ll make note of any differences in size and bloom features to help you choose which one works best in your landscape. Straight Species – This is the tried-and-true shrub that exists naturally in the southeast. It will eventually grow to heights of 10 feet tall and wide, but usually reaches 6-8’ tall and wide in a landscape. Snow Queen – A full-sized option that reaches a height of 6’ tall and up to 8’ wide and has strong stems to hold up large 8” long cones of blooms. Munchkin – A dwarf, compact variety only reaching 3-4 feet in height and width. Inflorescences reaching 6.5” long aging to pink. Pee Wee – A dwarf, compact variety with a rounded habit. This one won’t grow as wide as it does tall, for those tighter garden spots. Reaching 3-4’ tall and 2-3’ wide. Ruby Slippers – A dwarf, compact variety reaching 3-4’ tall and 3-5’ wide. Upright inflorescences reaching 9.5” long. White blooms will fade to a ruby-red throughout summer.

New This Week January 13, 2026 Spring Application Period Now Closed Thank you for your responses! We are currently staffed for our Spring Season. If you would like your resume to be kept on file for future opportunities as they arise, please send a brief note and resume to info@paintersgreenhouse.com

Native Groundcover for Shade and Loved by Pollinators New This Week April 21, 2025 Plant of the Week: Meehan's Mint Native Groundcover for Shade and Loved by Pollinators For those of us who live in the land of little light (of which I am one mostly-happy resident) we can grapple with good groundcover choices. So for this week’s feature plant, allow me to present a fresh option: Meehania cordata, commonly known as Meehan’s mint or creeping mint, gets its name from American horticulturalist Thomas Meehan. While it is in the mint family–Lamiaceae–it does not have a minty fragrance. But don’t let that give you pause. A new plant to Painters this spring, we are thrilled about this North Carolina native shade tolerant groundcover! It is a deciduous and herbaceous perennial, and it spreads politely, not thuggishly as many mints can. Meehan’s mint is a low-growing, low-maintenance plant, and an excellent complement among other woodland natives. In the spring, with a bit of dappled light, it will bloom lovely spotted lavender-blue flowers on upright stems, attracting hummingbirds and bees. It will tolerate full sun if the soil stays evenly moist, but thrives in the shade. Additionally, it can grow in dry shade (but spreads better in moist soil). The heart shaped leaves and trailing stems make it a great choice on a woodland slope. Type: NATIVE perennial groundcover USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 Sun Exposure: Part-full shade Size: 12-18'' wide, 6'' tall Soil Needs: Thrives in rich, moist woodland soil Also: Deer resistant This spring at Painters we are carrying Meehan’s mint in a few sizes and price points. They are looking full and fabulous so grab yours before they are gone!

Prunus laurocerasus  New This Week March 18, 2024 Plants of the Week: West Coast Skip Laurel & Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus Broadleaf, evergreen shrub with lustrous dark green leaves and an easy-going, low-maintenance nature. These shrubs tolerate a wide range of conditions but perform best in partial to heavy shade in well-drained soils. Showy clusters of white blooms appear in springtime on 5” spikes near the times of stems before the season’s new flush of leaves arrive. Flowers are highly fragrant and smell like almonds and maraschino cherries! WHAT’S IN A NAME? Prunus is the ancient Latin name for “plum tree.” lauro- means “laurel” and - cerasus translates to “cherry.” FAMILY: Rosaceae -- Rose Family: A family full of showy flowers and many fruit bearing plants. Other family members include quince, pear, plum, cherry, serviceberry, ninebark, blackberry, apple, strawberry, etc. NATIVE RANGE: Native to regions bordering the Black Sea in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. The range starts in the west from Albania and Bulgaria and heads east through Turkey to the Caucasus Mountains and northern Iran. Cherry Laurel was first introduced to the UK from Constantinople in 1576 and naturalized quickly, which explains the alternate common name “English Laurel.” It is also naturalized in the Pacific Northwest, notably Oregon, Washington, California, and British Columbia, and it is in this region that Cherry Laurels are commonly cultivated and bred for nursery stock. FUN FACTS: Crushing or bruising the leaves of Cherry Laurel emits an almond or cherry smell – this is caused by prussic acid (cyanide). Do note that all parts of this shrub are toxic, especially the berries – keep an eye on pets and children when this plant is bearing fruit. On the plus side, this makes the plant unattractive to deer browsing. Bees and wasps are attracted to cherry laurel even when they’re not in flower. Cherry laurel produces extrafloral nectaries along the petiole. Extrafloral nectaries produce nectar to support a symbiotic relationship with ants – the sugar attracts and feeds ants while the ants act as a predatory insect that provide indirect defense against herbivores. POTENTIAL ISSUES: Shot hole fungus can affect shrubs that receive overhead irrigation. Continuous water droplets on leaves can create conditions for a leaf fungus that causes holes through the leaves, resembling a shotgun blast. Cherry laurels are best watered at the base of the shrub to avoid this eye sore. GROWING CONDITIONS: SOIL : Moist, well-drained soil supplemented with organic matter. Does not perform well in standing water or slow draining sites – promotes root rot. Do not over-fertilize cherry laurel. SUNLIGHT : Part shade to heavy shade HEIGHT/WIDTH : Varied, based on specific cultivars. Dense, suckering shrub often used as a privacy hedge. Cherry laurel responds well to pruning and can be maintained to size if desired. ZONES : 6-8 OUR OFFERINGS: ‘Otto Luyken’ Cherry Laurel – A compact variety growing to only 3-4’ tall with a spread reaching 6-8’ wide. Leaves are arranged in a more upward angle, about 60-45 degrees to the stem. Often used as a low hedge or groundcover–-a great plant to hide foundations or the under-deck views around homes. It can also be used as an attractive backdrop to balance out more showy shrubs. ‘West Coast Schipkaensis’ Laurel – West Coast Skip laurel is a large and rapidly growing shrub reaching heights of 10-15’ and 5-6’ wide. The shrub’s form is upright and vase-shaped adorned with large glossy leaves. Works great as a privacy hedge when planted en masse. Skip laurel is one of the hardiest laurels tolerant to cold temps down to -6 degrees F (zones 5-8).

Pattern and Petals: The Begonia Collection Sale New This Week March 16, 2026 On Sale through Sunday March 22nd Pattern and Petals: The Begonia Collection Sale We can’t control the weather and we’ve always known that this time of year has fluctuations, so for the plant loving folks: look indoors! Our houseplants are looking glorious this time of year and you can move ‘em out to a covered porch come summertime. Or even add them to a shady combo pot. Find all of our big beautiful angelwing begonias on SALE! 20% off these specimens of true living art through Sunday, March 22nd. These mature plants are big, but the price is not! Come choose your favorite. Click through to our Houseplant List for current sizes, prices, and availability: https://www.paintersgreenhouse.com/houseplant-succulent-availability

As growers who are conservation-minded, we are always looking at what we grow (and plant at home), in order to provide diverse food and habitat sources for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. New This Week October 20, 2022 More than Milkweed As growers who are conservation-minded, we are always looking at what we grow (and plant at home), in order to provide diverse food and habitat sources for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. As growers who are conservation-minded, we are always looking at what we grow (and plant at home), in order to provide diverse food and habitat sources for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. We recently came across an excellent article written by Benjamin Vogt (a must read!), which we strongly agree with. In short, his message is that while monarch conservation and milkweed planting is great (and it typically does have a trickle down effect of encouraging planting for other pollinators), it can be harmful if folks are encouraged to plant milkweed and nothing else. It's very important to remember that monarchs are far from the only butterflies or pollinators at risk, and even if you only wanted to support monarchs, the adults feed on nectar from a range of flower species. You don’t want to feed adults but then have no food for the larval stage when their eggs hatch, and likewise you want to be sure you don’t bring home milkweed and caterpillars and then not have nectar for the adults once they metamorphose. In order to fully and effectively support monarchs and other at-risk species, we need to plant both host plant and nectar plant sources, and overall ensure we are creating a balanced, healthy habitat. Added bonus: planting a wider range of native and nectar-producing plants leads to a much more colorful and diverse garden landscape and more varied and beautiful garden visitors!

Painters Greenhouse most frequently asked questions. Hours, plant warranty, holds, delivery, aquatics and more. FAQs AND PLAN YOUR VISIT ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT Accepted forms of payment include all major credit cards, debit cards, tap & pay or cash. PAINTERS GREENHOUSE IS A SMOKE-FREE FACILITY We ask that all customers respect our no-smoking policy, including all areas of the property. While the policy was made in part for the protection and comfort of people, it is especially critical to the health of our plants. Tobacco and nicotine both have the potential to cause serious damage to plants, including the deadly tobacco mosaic virus. We ask that everyone respect the need for us to protect our product, and if you have recently smoked, please avoid touching the plants, especially petunias and tomatoes, which are highly susceptble. This may seem extreme, but we once lost thousands of petunias to this virus, so it's no joke! We thank you for your understanding and compliance with this necessary Painters policy. A MAP TO PLAN YOUR VISIT Greenhouse Map Frequently asked questions When are you open? We are open seasonally March-June and again in September-October. We also open for special events throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date! Our current hours are always listed on our homepage. Holidays do not affect our hours of operation. We are open rain or shine with the exception of extreme weather or flooding. Please check our Facebook or Instagram for last-minute weather updates. Why aren't you open year-round, and why are you closed Mondays and Tuesdays? We'd love to be open for a longer retail season! However, because we grow over 90% of our own plants, we don't have the space or staffing capabilities to balance our production demands with being open year-round. Summer and winter are critical for sanitation, propagation, sowing, and transplant, and we need all hands on deck for that work. We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during our spring season so that we can catch up on watering, plant care, tidying, restock, and mass moving of plants (mainly because we don't ship in finished product like our competitors). Most folks seem to prefer that we are open both weekend days, so our critical 'catch-up time' remains Mondays and Tuesdays. What is your return/refund policy? We want our customers to be happy with their Painters purchases. If you have an issue with a Painters plant, please give us a call or email us at info@paintersgreenhouse.com with a description of the problem (photos are encouraged!). If the issue is something that can likely be remedied, we will advise accordingly. Plant Warranty: Regarding failures, we typically offer an exchange or Painters credit of equal value if the plant was planted correctly and still died within the calendar year of purchase. If a plant is showing signs of significant decline or appears to be dying, please contact us promptly with details of the issue (prior to end of December/end of year). Exceptions to the warranty: Exchanges will not be honored if the plant was obviously neglected (e.g., shows signs of not getting enough water or being damaged from cold) or if it shows signs of pest or disease damage acquired after purchase. Exchanges will not be honored if the plant was unplanted and remained in the nursery pot. Finally, exchanges are not able to be honored for plants that fail to overwinter, as there may be weather-related losses regardless of how healthy the plants were when purchased. We also do not offer refunds/exchanges on clearance or dormant plants. Note: we strongly encourage customers to wait to purchase potted perennials until they come out of dormancy to ensure they can choose a healthy item. Until plants emerge and start greening up it's hard to see which are struggling or didn't make it due to winter weather, etc. Are pets allowed at Painters Greenhouse? We welcome leashed, quiet, well-behaved pets. Please monitor pets at all times--we have plants that can be toxic if ingested! If your pup has an accident and you’re unprepared, ask for a compostable baggie at checkout. If your pet is causing problems (e.g., loudly barking or showing aggressive behavior), we may ask you to remove it from the retail area. We want to maintain a peaceful and safe environment for all. Note: If you need water for your pup, please use the bathrooms (potable) rather than a hose, which may have fertilizer in it! Do you offer a rewards/loyalty program? Yes! We have a point of sale and inventory management system, and one of the many benefits is that we can keep track of your customer rewards points. Once you earn 500 points in a season you will receive 10% off your future purchases for that calendar year (some exclusions may apply such as combining with other discounts or use during our clearance sale). Your rewards points will reset each January. How do you earn points? Get 1 point per $1 spent Keep an eye out for specials and events where you can earn double points Note that you do have to register your name with your orders to accrue points. Do you have any other discounts? For ALL customers, once you spend $500, you qualify for 10% off all purchases for the rest of that calendar year. Click here to learn more about the rewards program. We offer a 10% military discount to all active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel (valid U.S. Military I.D. required at time of purchase). We also offer discounts to nonprofits--if you bring your 501(c) verification, we can offer you 10% off of your order and even may be able to donate some items also. We donate to up to 100 different nonprofits and charitable ventures each season--supporting our community is very important to us! At the end of the spring season, we have a nonprofit day where we invite qualified folks to come load up on our leftover plants for free. If you want to receive an invite to our nonprofit day, please send us an email with details about your not-for-profit organization or project. How accurate/up-to-date is the availability list? We update our shrub and tree and houseplant availability lists weekly when open. Note that the annual and perennial "growing list" is different - it is an indication of all plants that have been planted, but does not guarantee that they are ready for sale. We grow over 2,000 plant varieties each year, and plan our growing schedule with the goal that crops are ready at their ideal planting time/when they're most likely to succeed. This means you may need to visit a couple times to get all items on your wishlist! While some perennials are gone for the season once they sell out, many annuals, veggies, and herbs are grown in multiple successive plantings, so we often have more that will be ready soon--just ask if you don't see something or if something is running low! We recommend calling or emailing prior to heading out if you're looking for something specific, as inventory can change quickly during our busy season. How do you price your plants? How we determine our pricing Like everyone else in business these days, our material costs have significantly increased. Our plants are priced not only based on materials, but also based on our goal to offer our staff regular wage increases to compete with the ever increasing cost of living. Additionally, a critical component for growers is the cost associated with care and space for each crop. A good example of this might be our perennial vines costing more than, say, an echinacea in the same pot size. Due to their nature, vines require significantly more care. Some of them take daily upkeep to make sure they aren't grabbing on to all of their neighbors; while echinacea are pretty good about staying in their lane. Why have some of your prices increased in 2023? We spent a lot of time in spring and summer of '23 assessing the data from our new inventory/POS system and looking at how much it cost us to grow each crop. We realized that we weren't pricing a lot of our crops--mostly perennials--in a way that would sustain Painters even in the short term, let alone in the long term. In some ways, we have worked against ourselves, because it's so important to us that gardening is accessible to everyone, and because we want to see ecologically important plants in as many yards as possible. We realize we need to be careful not to underprice ourselves so we can keep doing what we do. We're committed to you, our dedicated customers who keep returning, as well as to our employees who work so hard in challenging conditions to grow healthy plants. Our goal is to grow healthy plants; maintain our facility as a safe, attractive, and beautiful place; and provide excellent customer service. Do you offer wholesale pricing on plants? We do not offer wholesale. We grow for a large base of faithful retail customers, so we aren't able to sell plants in mass quantities. All customers who sign up for the rewards program are able to receive a 10% discount once they accrue 500 points (roughly $500) for that year. When do you have sales? Our sales are determined weekly based on inventory. Sign up for our newsletter and keep an eye on social media if you want to receive updates on the latest sales and events. Items can sell out fast during our busy spring season--if you wait for a plant to go on sale, it might be gone. If there's something you have your heart set on, it may be best to grab it when you see it, rather than gamble on a markdown! Do you hold plants? Do you deliver plants? Do you offer landscaping/installation services? We unfortunately do not have the space or means to hold or deliver plants. All plants are sold directly on site--first come, first serve! We also do not have a landscaping department and are not able to design and plant pots or baskets to order; we simply don't have the resources. That said, we can usually help with basic design questions, and we do have some local landscapers we can recommend for large-scale design needs, as well as basic maintenance or planting work. Do you carry aquatics? Note that we don't carry water hyacinths or water lettuce anymore as they can be invasive in our region, but we will have a variety of other marginal plants and some surface covering plants. In our Annual and Perennial Growing List , search "wet" to find plants that tolerate or prefer wet feet. What do I do if I find an insect on a plant while shopping or once I bring it home? If you know your plant pests and are sure of identity (mealybugs, spider mites, or aphids being the most obvious), then please let us know if you spot any! If you are unsure, we can help identify, either in person or via photo, as you may actually be seeing a beneficial insect. We apply beneficials to many of our crops to help keep pests under control. We do our absolute best to regularly scout for and treat any pest or disease outbreaks, but it is near impossible to maintain a completely pest-free greenhouse using eco-friendly methods, particularly with such a huge range of crops being grown under the same roof over long periods. We are very concerned about pollinator safety (as well as human and pet safety), so we try to use the gentlest pest and disease treatments whenever possible. This means that sometimes we do have small outbreaks of pests; don't feel bad about informing us of a discovered mealybug--we want to know! (We also may have treated them and they may be in the process of dying off.) If you have a plant you've purchased and see pests, we can either offer an exchange, or, if only a couple pests are visible, guide you through safe treatment/eradication of them. Do you recycle plastic pots? Can I bring you my used pots? We can take back the plastic trays used to carry plants from Painters. However we cannot accept pots of any size, unfortunately. We aren't able to sterilize and reuse them efficiently and unfortunately have no better source for potentially recycling them than the average consumer. (Note that some pots and trays are made of mixed types of already recycled plastics and therefore cannot be recycled again. Check the bottoms for the plastic type/number to know if your local recycling center will take them). We are grateful that the company we purchase from uses mostly recycled plastics to make our pots and trays, but at some point those plastics break down too much and can't be reformed again to be useful. Can I smoke my cigarette, cigar, or vape in the parking lot? We ask that all customers respect our no-smoking policy, including all areas of the property. While the policy was made in part for the protection and comfort of people, it is especially critical to the health of our plants. Tobacco and nicotine both have the potential to cause serious damage to plants, including the deadly Tobacco Mosaic Virus. We ask that everyone respect the need for us to protect our product, and if you have recently smoked, please avoid touching the plants (especially petunias and tomatoes, which are highly susceptible). This may seem extreme, but we once lost thousands of petunias to this virus, so it's no joke! We thank you for your understanding and compliance with this necessary Painters policy. Why are parts of your sales floor off limits? Most retail garden centers ship in fully mature plants from elsewhere, which means they have more freedom with their retail area and layout. It is a unique challenge to grow and maintain such a wide variety of plant crops in our limited space, and therefore much of our retail area is also our growing space. As a result, you may sometimes find aisles marked as off-limits or plants labeled ‘not ready for sale’ because they still need time to become fully rooted and ready for transplanting. We also have permanent stock and propagation aisles that are always off-limits; please respect the signage on these, as we want to keep them as clean as possible. Do you carry a plant that blooms January to December, requires zero maintenance, comes back every year, tolerates complete shade and full sun, gets real big real quick, and glows in the dark? Sadly, no. But you can always check with Lowe's. 😁 Refund Policy Recycle Pots FAQ

An Accomplished and Aromatic Plant of the Week! New This Week March 18, 2025 Bay Laurel An Accomplished and Aromatic Plant of the Week! Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis Also known as Sweet Bay, this slow-growing, long-lived Mediterranean native is our Painters Plant of the Week! Sweet bay is a medium-sized tree or multi-trunked shrub, whose aromatic leaves are used commonly as a culinary herb (bay leaf). From early Greek and Roman times until now, bay laurels have been sought for their cultural significance and symbolism. It was believed to offer protection from natural disasters–especially lightning!–so laurel trees were planted near doorways and sprigs of laurel were hung to prevent fire. Additionally, bay laurels were used in the laurel wreaths worn by ancient poets, athletes, soldiers, and Roman Emperors to symbolize victory or accomplishment. We still see evidence of it in our architecture and language: poet laureate and Nobel laureate and the phrase “resting on your laurels.” It’s the ultimate flex: sweet bay is not just accomplished, but symbolically accomplished. (It's like regular accomplished, but with more jazz hands). You can see why we love it! Bay leaves for culinary use And while symbolism, showy head-gear, and fireproofing is important, bay laurel is most often sought after for its sweetly aromatic leaves: bay leaves provide a flavor positively indispensable for cooking. Leaves may be harvested year round, but larger, older leaves are said to provide the strongest and best flavor. The leaves add flavor to soups, sauces, stews, meats, pickles, and more. The flavor is stronger fresh than when used dry. Dried bay leaves can also be used in potpourri, for wreaths and other craft projects, or to repel pests such as silverfish or pantry insects. Because it is quite slow growing, as well as being amenable to pruning and shaping, Bay Laurels are excellent candidates for container gardening. Topiaries even! And in our region here in WNC, unless you have a very specific micro-climate, they will need to be overwintered indoors so potting it up is preferred. During the cold winter months, bay laurels can be grown in bright light indoors as a houseplant or allowed to go dormant in a cool, dark place (about 30-60 degrees) with occasional watering. (Do note that it is toxic to pets so be mindful of its location.) Type: Tender evergreen shrub USDA Growing Zones: 8-10 Sun Exposure: Full sun-part shade Size: Slow-growing but in native landscape can reach 20-40’ Soil Needs: Tolerates a variety of soil types and can be grown in containers Care: Frost-sensitive so wait until the threat of frost has passed before putting it out 1 gallon pots at Painters this spring A general word of caution: because Painters is currently stocking other plants with laurel in the name, such as mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) and cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), do note that these are not in the same family as bay laurel and are poisonous. Don’t put these ones in your stew!

A couple powerhouse specimens for your full sun landscapes. New This Week May 24, 2022 Tree & Shrub of the Week: Southern Bush Honeysuckle and Dawn Redwood A couple powerhouse specimens for your full sun landscapes. Both grow in zones 5-8 and provide great benefits to wildlife while also adding interest to your gardens. Diervilla sessifolia - Southern Bush Honeysuckle Diervilla sessifolia - Southern Bush Honeysuckle This is a native, compact, deciduous shrub that grows to 3-5' tall and wide. The common name comes from the flowers resembling those in the Honeysuckle family (Lonicera), but don't fear - this plant is not related nor invasive! Fragrant, pale yellow flowers start blooming in early summer and are an important food source for bumble bees and butterflies, and the long-blooming terminal cymes provide a reliable nectar source for hummingbirds. This suckering shrub forms thickets, which provide sturdy shelter for ground-nesting birds. is our go-to for anyone looking to add a shrub to their pollinator garden - it never disappoints! Southern Bush Honeysuckle thrives in windy, sunny, dry sites where most other plants won't grow. It is also drought tolerant, deer resistant, extremely hardy and adaptable to a range of soil types - it can even tolerate some shade. It spreads by suckers and will form small thickets which is ideal for stabilizing banks or as a groundcover. It is found growing naturally in the southern Appalachian mountains on bluffs, slopes, stream banks and along woodland borders. Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood An ancient tree known for its fossil records from as far back as 65 million years ago. This species was thought to be extinct until it was found in the 1940s growing wild in China. Dawn Redwood was widespread in the Northern hemisphere in the Tertiary Period, but are not considered native to North America today. Unlike the redwood species native to the West Coast, this ancient tree grows well on the East Coast. Putting on over 24" of growth a growing season it is considered one of the fastest growing trees. Dawn Redwoods form a pyramidal shape reaching 75-100' tall and 15-25' wide. This tree is unique, as it's a deciduous conifer - the feathery branchlets of needles turn a bright copper color in the fall before they drop. This tree does best in moist, slightly acidic conditions and can tolerate some drought. This is a great tree to add along creeks/rivers, ponds, moist woodlands, and as a specimen in the water garden. It's amazing at how disease and pest resistant this tree is, but it's not surprising as it's been around for millions of years to adapt and evolve. Another great attribute of this tree? It is deer resistant! For sizes, prices, and current stock, see our Tree and Shrub Availability Page: www.paintersgreenhouse.com Tree & Shrub Availability List | Painters Greenhouse Weekly updated inventory of Painters Greenhouse trees and shrubs, including perennial edibles and fruits. The list can be sorted by common or botanical name, quantity, price, size or department. General growing characteristics and native/nativar classifications are included.

Part Greenery, Part Garden-Glamour, & 100% Pure Drama! New This Week April 27, 2026 'Main Character' Sales Part Greenery, Part Garden-Glamour, & 100% Pure Drama! Our four featured plants have officially entered their 'Main Character' Era. Whether you’re casting them in a high-octane combo pot or letting them shine in a solo performance, get to Painters before Sunday, May 3rd—when the curtain closes on these sales! 20% off all 6" Lantana & Bidens 20% off 1 Gal Elephant Ear 3 Gal Edgeworthia now $40 Bidens Bidens ferulifolia ‘Beedance Painted Red,’ ‘Blazing Embers,’ ‘Blazing Ring of Fire,’ and ‘Pretty in Pink’ Show-stopping 6-inch pots were $6. 50, now $5.20! Lantana Bandana Series: Lemon Zest, Red, Pink, Mango, Cherry Sunrise 6" and Lantana camara ' Miss Huff' 6" Get this sun-loving diva in 6-inch pots for $5.20 this week! Elephant Ear Alocasia x ‘Calidora’ Taro (Elephant Ear) Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Ruffles,’ ‘Mojito,’ ‘Royal Hawaiian Aloha,’ ‘Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold,’ and ‘Royal Hawaiian Waikiki’ Mature 1 Gallon pots of these stunning thrillers were $15, now $12.00! 3 Gallon Paperbush Edgeworthia chrysantha Sale! Was $52 and now $40 until Sunday, May 3rd! Don't pass on this soulful, honey-scented main star! Read all about growing Paperbush in our blog here: www.paintersgreenhouse.com Edgeworthia: A Fragrant Winter Treasure Discover Edgeworthia, a fragrant winter treasure that blooms beautifully in cold months. Learn about Edgeworthia's care and add it to your garden today!

Tree and Shrub of the Week, Oct 1-5 New This Week September 29, 2025 ’Troja Black’ Georgia Bush Honeysuckle & ‘Flame Thrower’ Redbud Tree and Shrub of the Week, Oct 1-5 ‘Flame Thrower’ Redbud Cercis canadensis ‘Flame Thrower’ ‘NC2016-2’ Redbud cauliflory Eastern redbud is a small deciduous tree known for bright pink and purple blooms in early spring before the tree’s heart-shaped leaves emerge. The individual flowers resemble pea blooms (they’re in the same family) and provide a great source of nectar and pollen to bees and other pollinators in late February and March since it’s a time of year when most plants are still dormant. The flowers, and subsequently, the seed pods are borne along the old stems and sometimes trunks of the trees–an unusual adaptation called ‘cauliflory’. Eastern redbuds are often found in our area along woodland edges, open thickets and along rocky streams. You’ll often notice them blooming along interstate 40 along the edges of the woods. ‘Flame Thrower’ is a variety of redbud bred by Dennis J. Werner of NC State University by crossing ‘Rising Sun’ and ‘NC2006-14’ redbuds. ‘Rising Sun’ is an upright variety with gold leaves and ‘NC2006-14’ is a weeping, purple leaf variety. By crossing the two, ‘Flame Thrower’ has traits of both-–with a range of leaf colors emerging red/purple and maturing in a consecutive series of colors from red to orange, yellow, then green. ‘Flame Thrower’ is not classified as having a weeping habit, but it does have limbs with a slight pendant growth. This variety of redbud is stunning during the growing season when foliated. The gradation of leaf colors is startling when seen all at once and creates a prismatic specimen tree in any yard. Because of the smaller stature, ‘Flame Thrower’ will fit in most yards without taking up too much of the landscape. The colorful display of leaves end in yellow before giving way to autumn. After leaf drop the unique zig-zag stems are exposed-–a common way to identify eastern redbuds in winter. In addition to beauty, eastern redbuds are safe to plant near black walnuts (juglone tolerant) and are not a preferred food source for deer. NAME: Cercis is derived from the Greek word kerkis meaning “weaver’s shuttle” – a note on the resemblance of the seed pods to the weaver’s tool. NATIVE RANGE: Eastern and central North America from New Jersey down to Florida and west to Nebraska and eastern Texas. FUN FACT: Cercis canadensis is in the bean family (Fabaceae). The flowers and immature seed pods are edible. Flowers have a sweet floral taste and the pods’ taste resembles snow peas. GROWING CONDITIONS: SOIL: Moist, average, well-drained soil SUNLIGHT: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) to partial shade (2-6 hours of direct sunlight) HEIGHT/WIDTH: 15-20’ tall and 10-15’ wide ZONES: 5a-9b ‘Troja Black’ Georgia Bush Honeysuckle Diervilla rivularis ‘Troja Black’ 'Troja Black' Georgia Bush Honeysuckle at Painters There are three species in the genus Diervilla with D. rivularis (Georgia Bush Honeysuckle) being the rarest. Georgia bush honeysuckle is endemic to the southern Appachians, and is rare in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama, while extirpated (locally extinct) in North Carolina. The Caprifoliaceae family also includes weigela and honeysuckle (Lonicera). Its common name can cause some confusion as it’s not closely related to the vining honeysuckle most gardeners are familiar with. Instead, it is a suckering shrub that can grow into a dense mound via rhizomes and reach only 3-5’ tall and wide. Dark purple newly emerged leaves ‘Troja Black’ is a variety of Georgia bush honeysuckle noted for dark purple newly emerged leaves that turn dark green in summer. The dark foliage is a beautiful backdrop for the lemony-yellow blooms to pop. The tubular blooms are present throughout summer (June-September) and attract bees, butterflies, mothers, and hummingbirds. The blooms give way to seed capsules which lend no ornamental value. Fall color is a mix of bright reds and oranges and makes a great substitute for burning bush. ‘Troja Black’ is an easy, hands-off shrub to grow as it can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, moisture levels, and sunlight conditions. Would work well as a shrub in a pollinator garden, as a low wildlife hedge, or at the edge of a woodland or streambank. If pruning is necessary to create a tidier shrub, prune in early spring by only 1/3. Flowers are present on new growth and pruning during the growing season will remove the potential for blooms. Pronounced “deer-villa”, which is a nice reminder that this shrub is resistant to deer browsing, but as with everything, deer may feed on it if other food sources are scarce. NAME: Genus is named after Marin Dierevilla, a French botanist and travel writer who introduced the plant to Europe in 1700 after a trip to Acadia (present-day Canada). NATIVE RANGE: The species (Diervilla rivularis) is found in moist wooded areas and along roadsides in southern Appalachians in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama–naturally it’s a rare find! FUN FACT: Common names for Diervilla rivularis include: Georgia bush honeysuckle, mountain bush honeysuckle, and hairy bush honeysuckle. D. rivularis’ undersides of leaves and young branchlets are pubescent (hairy) and is used as an aid in identifying it alongside Diervilla sessilifolia. GROWING CONDITIONS: SOIL: Handles a wide range of soils from heavy clay to sandy soil, alkaline to acidic, dry to wet. SUNLIGHT: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) to partial sun. For best flower display and leaf color place in an area that gets at least a few hours of direct sunlight. HEIGHT/WIDTH : 4-5’ tall and wide ZONES: 5-8 For sizes, prices, and current stock, see our Tree and Shrub Availability Page: https://www.paintersgreenhouse.com/tree-shrub-availability

New Varieties for Living Walls New This Week March 23, 2026 Distinctive Evergreens Designed for Shade New Varieties for Living Walls While we always maintain a broad selection of evergreens for year-round structure and privacy, finding the perfect match for a shady corner can be a challenge. At Painters, we’re here to help! Alongside our dependable (and gorgeous!) staples like all the varieties of rhododendron, camellia, and pieris we carry, we’ve curated a collection of unique, shade-tolerant finds. This season, we’re especially excited to debut several varieties that go beyond our traditional lineup—perfect for adding a fresh look to your lower-light landscape. Hong Kong Rose 'Scarlet Bells' This rare and unique relative of witch hazel is adorned with abundant dangling clusters of lovely pink bell-shaped blooms from late winter to early spring--when little else is flowering. It's truly a sight to behold!! Rhodoleia henryi 'Scarlet Bells' Evergreen tree (z7-9) part shade Slow growing to 15' tall Thrives in rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soil with protection from hot afternoon sun Aka evergreen rose hazel Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' This self-fertile fruiting cultivar with shiny, bright red berries that last throughout the winter months is reminiscent of holly. Additionally it has small red-purple flowers that bloom in spring. Its glossy green foliage is a great accompaniment to the more commonly known Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike' --also available at Painters now--whose golden variegation lights up shady spots. Both varieties shown in photo. Evergreen shrub (z6-10) part-full shade 3-5' tall and wide Thrives in moist, well-drained soil with protection from hot afternoon sun and strong winds; drought tolerant once established Aka Japanese laurel Cherry Laurel 'Chestnut Hill' This tight, compact evergreen shrub takes very well to pruning and makes an excellent, easy-care low hedge. The fragrant white flowers in spring attract butterflies and showy black fruits attract birds--a super supportive and lovely living hedge. Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill' Evergreen shrub (z6-9) part sun 4' tall and wide Disease resistant Cherry Laurel 'Napoleon' This cultivar is tiny but mighty with a dense, rounded habit and abundant, fragrant, pure white blooms in spring. Easy to care for, it would be a great low-maintenance hedge, foundation planting, or container shrub. Prunus laurocerasus 'Gajo Napoleon™' Evergreen shrub (z6-8) full sun-full shade 3' tall and wide Deer resistant, easy care Thrives in well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established As always, find prices, sizes, and current availability on our website. We just received a lovely delivery of shrubs from our friends at Big Frog Nursery including restocks as well as new for the season. The evergreens especially are looking great - some excellent options for privacy screening in sun as well as part shade! Check out the availability here: www.paintersgreenhouse.com Tree & Shrub Availability List | Painters Greenhouse Weekly updated inventory of Painters Greenhouse trees and shrubs, including perennial edibles and fruits. The list can be sorted by common or botanical name, quantity, price, size or department. General growing characteristics and native/nativar classifications are included.

Care Tips and 2024 Availability! New This Week March 18, 2024 Plant of the Week: Clematis Care Tips and 2024 Availability! We ❤ clematis for several reasons, namely, because there are SO many beautiful colors and shapes to choose from! We always struggle to decide which to grow each season and are extra excited for this year’s selection. Clematis can be a bit finicky to start in a greenhouse setting, especially in cooler months, but we altered our growing schedule and techniques and the plants look extra healthy and lush as a result! Clematis are most often grown vertically on a trellis or arbor, but many varieties also do well in pots or sprawling over a wall. CLEMATIS GROWING TIPS Clematis has a few specific needs that, once met, ensure a healthy, heavily blooming perennial vine year after year. Clematis are said to like having their “heads in the sun and feet in the shade”. Mulching around the roots will help keep the soil cool, as will the foliage of a low-growing perennial placed in front of this vine. The key is really maintaining moisture around the roots, as well as preventing hot afternoon sun from fading the blooms. Choose an area with plenty of morning and midday sun, but some protection from direct sunlight in mid to late afternoon (or if in sun all day, preferably northern or eastern facing). When planting clematis, make sure to dig a large hole (up to 2 feet wide and deep), and amend the soil to improve drainage and give it some extra nutrition (try mixing ½ compost with existing soil and a bit of bark/soil conditioner). Plant the clematis with the crown of the plant 1-2 inches below the edge of the hole, and then fill the top in with mulch (straw and bark are both fine). Watering deeply once a week will help ensure lots of blooms! Check on which pruning group your clematis is in to know when and how to cut it back for the best blooming results. (Pruning Group 1: prune mid to late spring after flowering has occurred, Pruning Group 2: prune in February and again after the first flush of flowers in early summer, or Pruning Group 3: prune in February.) Don’t panic if you don’t find the time to prune - it just may mean fewer blooms or only one flush for the season. Below are our 2024 varieties and what makes each one special – good luck picking just one! All are sold in one-gallon pots for $18.50. ASAO One of the earliest clematis to bloom. Bold, fragrant, bright pink flowers. A good choice for containers or small gardens with trellising. Deadhead after first flush of flowers to encourage rebloom. Climbing 7-9’. (Pruning Group 2) BELLE OF WOKING A beloved favorite since its introduction in 1875. It still sets the standard for double-bloomers. Silvery flowers mature through slight mauve to light purple/blue. Climbing 7-9’. (Pruning Group 2) NIOBE Deep burgundy, velvety flowers and widely considered the best red bloomer on the market. Climbing 8-10’. (Pruning Group 2) POLISH SPIRIT One of the easiest clematis to grow and perfect for beginners. Extra vigorous, profusely flowering and highly rewarding! Rich purple blooms from summer to fall. Needs a wall or support to climb up to 13’. (Pruning Group 3) DR. RUPPEL Durable, deer resistant, and heavy flowering. More tolerant of shade than most. Beautiful lavender-pink blooms and attractive seed heads. Climbs 10-12’. (Pruning Group 2) DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH Large, luscious, velvety white blooms, fully double in first flush and semi-double in the fall. A treasured favorite since the late 1800s. Larger vines at 8-12’. (Pruning Group 2) WESTERPLATTE Bold and massive, eye-catching blooms range from rich magenta to purple with darker centers. Semi-compact vine at 6-9’. (Pruning Group 2) MISS BATEMAN 6” white blooms with burgundy anthers emerge earlier, blooming in late spring, and then flower again in early fall. Vigorous, yet semi-compact at 6-8’. (Pruning Group 2) NELLY MOSER Giant blooms (up to 8”) are pale pink with candy pink striping and reddish sepals (and per this photo, can vary quite a bit based on sun exposure, bloom age, etc). A favorite since it was introduced in 1897, with profuse blooms in May-June and again in September. Larger vine at 8-10’. (Pruning Group 2) PINK CHAMPAGNE Masses of giant 6-8” flowers are deep rose with gold sepals, and have slightly cupped petals. Bloom in May-June and again in September. Semi compact at 6-8’. (Pruning Group 2) BETTY CORNING ( Clematis viticella) A compact deciduous climber at 5-6’ with small flowers produced on the current year's growth. Fragrant, lilac-purple, bell-shaped flowers bloom summer to fall. (Pruning Group 3) Note: Clematis are toxic to many pets (including horses), so keep your furbabies from munching.

All Your Most-Asked Questions about How Things Work Around Here! New This Week February 24, 2025 Be In the Know Before You Grow! All Your Most-Asked Questions about How Things Work Around Here! When will XYZ be available? Trees and Shrub s: the Availability List is updated to reflect the quantities and pricing at the start of the business day. This is not updated in live-time–contact us directly if you need to check on the quantity before paying us a visit. Houseplants and Succulents : the Availability List is updated each day to reflect current stock. Contact us directly if you need to check on quantities before paying us a visit. General Perennials and Annuals : we provide a general growing list of what we intend to have for sale at some point during our spring season. While this may seem vague, we offer crops for retail purchase based on when they are ready and sometimes that timeline is out of our hands (germination, weather, crop failure, etc.). For 2026, we have added a Predicted Availability column with our best estimate for each crop's earliest availability. Hopefully this can help you plan your garden and your visit. And remember: if you'd like a list of what is being rolled out each week, subscribe to our weekly email newsletter. We will feature all the new plants that are Rooted and Ready!! When should I come for the largest selection? A quick rule of thumb is that during Painters' Spring Season, the best selection of available houseplants, shrubs, and trees is during the month of March. The widest selection of annuals and perennials is often late April to early May. What varieties of tomatoes will you have this season? And when can I expect them? We plant our tomatoes in three successions to keep new healthy batches rolling through our retail floor. We plant seedlings into 4 inch pots and it takes roughly three weeks for the root systems to be strong enough for transplanting into your garden. We anticipate the first round of tomatoes to be ready starting April 8th, second round May 6th, and a smaller third round available May 27th. Below is a chart depicting what varieties of tomato we will grow in 2026 and when to anticipate their availability. Check our Edibles Page for all the nightshade plants . 8-April 6-May 27-May Tomatillo Toma Verde x x Tomato Amish Paste x x Tomato Better Boy Plus x x x Tomato Better Bush Imp x x Tomato Boxcar Willie x x Tomato Brandywine Red x x x Tomato Brandywine Yellow x x Tomato Celebrity Plus x x Tomato Cherokee Purple x x x Tomato Dancing with Smurfs x x Tomato Early Girl Plus x x Tomato German Johnson Pink x x Tomato Jubilee x x Tomato Juliet x x Tomato Mortgage Lifter x x Tomato Mountain Fresh Plus x x Tomato Pineapple x x Tomato Roma Plum x x Tomato Rutgers x x Tomato Sungold x x x Tomato Sweet Million x x x Tomato Yellow Pear x x When is a safe time to plant? The best time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials is in the fall and spring to allow roots to become established before the hot weather of summer comes along. These types of plants can be installed in summer, but watering demands and chances of heat-stress will be higher. Annuals should be planted in your landscape after the threat of frost has passed. This can vary by region--check out your county’s average last spring frost date on this interactive map from the NC Cooperative Extension’s website: https://products.climate.ncsu.edu/freeze/map.php This last frost date can vary ± 10 days! A good rule of thumb is don’t plant annuals outside until after Mother’s Day if you’re not willing to cover/protect them from potential frosts. If you’d like to learn more about acclimating any greenhouse-grown plants before planting, check out our blog post: www.paintersgreenhouse.com How to Harden Off Greenhouse-Grown Plants What does it mean to harden off a plant and how to help your new plants adapt and thrive once you have purchased them from a garden center. When’s your big sale? All of our specials are listed in our weekly newsletter and on our website before we open each week on Wednesday. Our sales are based on our current availability and are not planned weeks or months in advance. We always anticipate the need to move annual plants out the door before we close (June 28th this year) and you can expect the lowest prices on remaining annuals the last couple weeks of our spring season. Keep up with us online and we’ll lay out our current specials and sales we’ll be offering and be sure to sign up for our email newsletter on our homepage: https://www.paintersgreenhouse.com When are your big events? Over the years, we’ve been honored to host some truly unforgettable celebrations—from the long-standing traditions of Herb Fest and Little Crafty to the magic of Moth Night and our Midsummer Night Market. To keep growing alongside our amazing community and staff, we’re shaking things up this year. You might notice some changes to our usual lineup, but we’re already busy dreaming up new opportunities for us to get together. Stay tuned for what’s next! (And no worries! We may not host Herb Fest, but we will have loads of herbs!! We might not do a Moth Night, but we always have tons of host plants. Our offerings and great prices will still be as expansive as ever!) Do you have flat discounts? All 3 1/2" pots of annuals and veggies are discounted when purchased by the flat. Sold individually at $1.85 or by the flat of 18 for $30.00. Mix and match and get a jump on your planting! 3.5" pots each $1.85 OR $30.00 for a flat of 18 Can you design and install my landscape beds, window planter, combination pot, etc.? We are in the business of growing and selling healthy plants and unfortunately do not offer an in-house landscaping or design service. We understand the interest in professional support, but we do not have a list of vetted professionals who are available this spring. Ask your friends, neighbors, or anyone with a gorgeous garden and see if they have any recommendations for you. Additionally, as we find reputable landscapers, we try to keep their business cards at checkout. Do you all deliver? Can I pre-order my plants? Do you all hold plants? We do not deliver, but we are not afraid to get creative by fitting that birdbath or tree in your compact car!😁 To keep things fair, we run on a first-come-first-serve basis and do not accept pre-orders. We do not have the designated space to hold plants for pick-up. Feel free to give us a call to see if something specific is in stock, if we are running low we may be able to place it at checkout for you to purchase day of calling. What do the different colors on your plant signs mean? We help our customers distinguish between non-native, native, and nativars by the colorful borders on our plant signs that mark each crop of plants. Green is non-native (we do not sell invasives), red is native, and burgundy is nativar. To better understand native vs nativar check out this blog post: www.paintersgreenhouse.com A Guide to Native Plants: Straight Species vs. Nativars Explore the benefits of straight species vs. nativars in our guide. Learn how nativar choices impact biodiversity and pollinator attraction. If you have any further questions, check out our FAQ page on our website or Contact Us here !