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NEWS & EVENTS Sweet Deals and Jamming Vibes Grapes, Blackberries, & Raspberries on Sale thru May 24 Plant of the Week: Edible Leaf Hibiscus South Sea Salad Tree 'Chief Kubo's Prize' Utopian Seeds Now at Painters Regional Seeds for a Flourishing Garden Specialty Carnivorous Plants For the True Botanical Collector Grape Honeysuckle 'Kintzley's Ghost' Silvery Bracts & Buttercup Blooms 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ... 22 Standing with Moises Learn more

Fall Season 2023 at Painters and what you will find. WELCOME TO OUR FALL SEASON Fall Season 2023 September 14th - October 14th FALL HOURS: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9am - 4pm Friday: 9am - 4pm Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: Closed GET DIRECTIONS WHAT YOU'LL FIND Trees & Shrubs Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs, and we will have a wider selection than ever before this season. We are especially excited about our extensive native shrub and tree options. The majority of our shrubs and trees are grown by our terrific local partners, with some natives coming to us from American Native Plants, a Maryland grower dedicated to sustainability and environmental restoration. Click here for our Tree & Shrub Planting Guide & Guarantee. AVAILABILITY

Since 1973 Painters Greenhouse has supplied Western North Carolina with high-quality, locally grown plants. Located just off the beaten path our seasonal family-owned greenhouse is known for its focus on native and pollinator plants, mature houseplants, and wide selection. Grown Locally to Thrive Locally Home: Welcome and Newsletter Signup Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday: 9am-4pm Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER SUBMIT Thanks! NEW THIS WEEK Sweet Deals and Jamming Vibes View More Grapes, Blackberries, & Raspberries on Sale thru May 24 Plant of the Week: Edible Leaf Hibiscus View More South Sea Salad Tree 'Chief Kubo's Prize' Utopian Seeds Now at Painters View More Regional Seeds for a Flourishing Garden SEE MORE GROWN LOCALLY TO THRIVE LOCALLY For 49 years our family business has supplied WNC with high quality plants. We grow more than 90% of our plants on site. Our goal is to provide plants grown with intention and sustainability for our community. LEARN MORE GROWN LOCALLY TO THRIVE LOCALLY For more than 50 years, our family business has supplied WNC with high-quality plants. We grow more than 90% of our plants on site. Our goal is to provide plants grown with intention and sustainability for our community. LEARN MORE A FOCUS ON NATIVES Planting native is a wonderful way to support a biodiverse ecosystem in your back yard from the bottom to the top of the food chain. We are proud to offer one of the largest selections of homegrown native plants in WNC! LEARN MORE EXPLORE OUR PLANTS Described as a paradise for plant lovers, we have over 100,000 sq. ft. of growing and retail space and cultivate over 1,000 species on site. We grow our plants with care and intention and sell direct to our faithful retail customers. Our plants are inspected and watered by hand and don't suffer shipping damage or transport from another climate. We are widely known for our focus on natives and pollinator plants, our vast selection of perennials (over 900 varieties), our giant Boston Ferns, and our lush houseplant offerings. PLANT AVAILABILITY LIST FROM OUR BLOG Roll out the Red Carpet: Tips & Picks for Vibrant Red Blooms Where to Go From Here: A Streambank Restoration Toolbox Edimentals: Look Good, Eat Good SEE MORE Follow Us on Social Media @PaintersGreenhouse FOLLOW US PLANTS PROVIDE JOY AND WELLNESS, SUPPORT WILDLIFE, AND MAKE US FEEL MORE CONNECTED - THAT'S WHY WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ADD A LITTLE GREEN TO THEIR LIFE!

Chinese Wisteria and Japanese Wisteria Alternatives New This Week April 14, 2025 Plant This Not That! Chinese Wisteria and Japanese Wisteria Alternatives Who doesn’t absolutely love a gorgeous spring bloom? At the end of a long cold winter, the sight of a full and fragrant cluster of blooms is like coming up for air. This time of year, you may be finding yourself admiring those groupings of spring blooming vines with all the pendulous purple flowers. Wisteria is so lovely! But did you know that most wisteria you see is non-native? Read more about why we should consider alternatives and then find a great list of substitutes below. Both Chinese wisteria ( Wisteria sinensi s) and Japanese wisteria ( Wisteria floribunda ) were introduced to the U.S. in the 1800s as a favored plant for climbing trellises, gazebos, and porches. It provided dense shade and was exceptionally fast growing. "We" thought this was a darling option! Unfortunately the collective "Past Us” was not doing a favor for “Future Us.” We know better now! These non-native wisteria are now considered invasive in at least 19 states. Both are aggressive vines that can reach up to 70 feet with 15 inch stems (or more)! These invasive vines can easily choke or kill native trees by shading out foliage and girding tree trunks. Understory plants and shrubs are smothered or killed beneath the heavy weight or shaded out completely. And these non-native wisterias often outcompete native plants for resources in North Carolina, most commonly in disturbed areas like forest edges. They easily spread by runners and seeds so even with our best intentions, they are incredibly hard to contain. Plus horror stories abound of smashed gutters, split siding, and even structural/foundation issues. The collective present-day "Us” might be looking for less costly and more beneficial alternatives! Fortunately, we have plentiful, gorgeous alternatives! Check out these native perennial vines at Painters this spring: Passiflora incarnata Passionflower vine NATIVE perennial vine (z5-9) full sun-part shade, climbing 6-8' Utterly extraordinary spring blooms, plus edible fruits, known as maypops Thrives in well-drained soil, drought tolerant; spreads by root suckers Important larval host plant with exceptional wildlife value, as beneficial as it is beautiful Bignonia capreolata Crossvine ‘Tangerine Beauty’ NATIVAR perennial vine (z5-9) full-part sun, up to 30' climb Abundant long-lasting tangerine blooms bring hummingbirds galore Easily attaches to most surfaces by tendrils Tolerates partial shade, but best flower production occurs in full sun Campsis radicans Trumpet vine ‘Flava’ NATIVAR perennial vine (z4-10) full sun-part shade, 30-40' climb Attractive orange-yellow summer blooms, adored by hummingbirds Needs a sturdy structure for support; an aggressive spreader, best kept contained Can cause skin irritation on contact; aka cow-itch An aggressive spreader, best kept contained; can cause skin irritation (aka cow-itch) Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina jessamine NATIVE perennial vine (z6-10) full-part sun, 10-20' climb, 4-8' wide Masses of yellow flowers in early spring, adored by hummingbirds Semi-evergreen foliage takes on a burgundy tinge in cool weather Happily grows up trellises or arbors; planter beware: highly toxic if ingested Lonicera sempervirens Coral honeysuckle NATIVE perennial vine (z4-9) full sun, 15-25' climb Coral red-yellow trumpet blooms spring to fall, semi-evergreen Blooms bring pollinators, fall berries attract birds A lovely native alternative to more aggressive honeysuckle vines, adored by hummingbirds! Lonicera sempervirens Coral honeysuckle ‘Magnifica’ NATIVAR semi-evergreen vine (z4-8) full-part sun, 7-10' climb Sweetly scented, bright orange, tubular blooms; after flowering, red fruits provide food for birds Twines beautifully up trellises or other support; a favorite of hummingbirds! Lonicera sempervirens Coral honeysuckle ‘Major Wheeler’ NATIVAR deciduous perennial vine (z4-8) full sun, climbing up to 10' Abundant red trumpet flowers spring-fall; valuable for wildlife, hummingbird magnet! Needs support to climb; not invasive and easy to grow, amenable to pruning Not invasive and easy to grow; beautiful and highly valuable for wildlife In previous seasons, Painters has carried American wisteria (specifically, Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls') and hope to again soon. The native species is not only a nectar source for butterflies and native insects, but it is also the larval host for silver-spotted skipper butterflies. A solid alternative choice! As always, for more current prices, sizes, and varieties, view our Growing List and Availability Pages on our website: https://www.paintersgreenhouse.com/growinglist

We couldn't do it without them! New This Week May 4, 2022 Thank You to Our Staff We couldn't do it without them! As we head into the busiest weekend of the year, we are well aware that Painters wouldn't function without our small but mighty team. Please take an extra moment while shopping this week to celebrate the hardworking people that work tirelessly to make it all possible! Painters is a unique place - we love that we can keep prices low and make plants more accessible to everyone, and in particular that we grow most of the plants right here, but that means that while we are here to help, our team also wears many other hats! Your patience and understanding is always appreciated as we strive to keep our tables well stocked, our plants watered, and answer your questions. We are SO grateful for our amazing team!

South Sea Salad Tree 'Chief Kubo's Prize' New This Week May 18, 2026 Plant of the Week: Edible Leaf Hibiscus South Sea Salad Tree 'Chief Kubo's Prize' Abelmoschus manihot 'Chief Kubo's Prize' Annual (tender perennial z8b-11) Full sun-part shade 3-4' tall Can be grown in containers and overwintered in a bright, sunny spot indoors Enjoy raw or cooked like spinach $12.00 for 1 Gal pots This tropical powerhouse is the ultimate heat-loving spinach alternative for the peak of summer! A cousin to okra, 'Chief Kubo’s Prize' features stunning, deeply cut tropical foliage laced with vibrant magenta-red veins and stems--a true edimental! Fast-growing and incredibly productive, its mild-flavored leaves can be enjoyed raw in crisp summer salads, used like cabbage to wrap foods, or tossed into stir-fries. To top it off, it produces gorgeous, highly nutritious 5-inch yellow blooms that are also entirely edible. It thrives beautifully in containers and can easily be overwintered indoors in a bright, sunny window! A.k.a. Bele Tree, Sunset Hibiscus, or South Sea Salad Tree.

The NC Botanical Garden is celebrating Buttonbush this year! New This Week January 8, 2023 Buttonbush 2023 NC Wildflower of the Year The NC Botanical Garden is celebrating Buttonbush this year! In 2023, The North Carolina Botanical Garden is celebrating buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis , a large deciduous shrub that occurs throughout central and eastern North America in swamps, depressional wetlands, and along the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes. In mid to late summer, buttonbush explodes with small, fragrant white flowers with long protruding styles that are densely arranged in spherical clusters, resembling little pincushions or fireworks. Buttonbush is also truly a pollinator magnet! Type: NATIVE deciduous shrub USDA Growing Zones: 5-9 Sun Exposure: Full-part sun Size: 5-12' tall, 4-8' wide Fragrant white pincushion blooms bring butterflies and bees in spring; seeds provide food for birds Unusual and handsome, thrives in rich, wet soil, good for water margins, boggy areas, and erosion control Read more about this native shrub from the NC Botanical Garden here: https://ncbg.unc.edu/2023/01/04/2023-wildflower-of-the-year/

Kalmia latifolia New This Week March 11, 2024 Plant of the Week: Mountain Laurel Kalmia latifolia BASIC FEATURES: Broadleaf, evergreen shrub with clusters of spring blooms May/June. Tight, compact habit while young and growing into an open form with gnarly trunks as it ages. WHAT’S IN A NAME? Kalmia latifolia. Kalmia named after Swedish-Finnish botanist Pehr Kalm. Kalm was a disciple of Carl Linnaeus and explored eastern N. America extensively during the mid-1700s. We can thank Carl Linnaeus for the binomial system of naming plants (genus and species latin names). Latifolia translates to “with broad leaves.” FAMILY: Ericaceae (Heath) – family members include rhododendron, blueberries, azaleas, bearberries, andromeda, etc. NATIVE RANGE: Native to eastern North America from New Brunswick south to Florida and west to Tennessee. FUN FACT: Pollen catapults! Mountain laurel flowers evolved to have the pollen producing flower parts (stamens) tucked into the walls of the petals. When a bumblebee visits, the movement and vibrations inside the flower release the “spring loaded” stamens from the petals and drum against the bee, releasing pollen onto its body before it visits another bloom. Next time you see a fresh mountain laurel bloom, wiggle your finger inside it to see the catapults in action! NOT-SO-FUN FACT: All parts of mountain laurel are toxic and can be fatal to humans and animals if ingested. Even honey made from bees that forage exclusively on mountain laurel is toxic, referred to as “Mad Honey.” Burning the wood creates smoke that can be poisonous to inhale. GROWING CONDITIONS: SOIL : Prefers rich acidic soils with good drainage. Appreciates mulch in the landscape to make sure roots stay moist and cool. SUNLIGHT : Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Appreciates winter shade, especially in the southeast. HEIGHT/WIDTH : Variable heights, expect cultivars to be shorter. In landscapes, the straight species mountain laurel slowly grows to an average height of 6-15’ (in 10 years time expect 4-8’ of growth). Uncommonly, it can reach up to 30’ tall on rich slopes of the Appalachian mountains. ZONES : 4-9 We are starting off the season with the straight species mountain laurel as well as three different varieties. They all prefer the same growing conditions, and only vary in size, bloom colors, and other aesthetic characteristics: K. latifolia (straight species) Traditional mountain laurel will reach heights of 15’+ over time. Soft pink buds open to white blooms. K. latifolia ‘Yankee Doodle’ Red flower buds open to irregular maroon banded blooms with a large white throat. Foliage is yellow green. Grows to 8-10’ tall and wide. K. latifolia ‘Keepsake’ Raspberry red buds will open to purplish burgundy flowers with thin white edging. The new growth is reddish bronze and leaves mature to a glossy, deep blueish green. Dense rounded habit reaching 4-5’ tall and wide. K. latifolia ‘Nathan Hale’ Red flower buds open pink. Symmetrical habit reaching 8’ tall and wide. Leaves are thick, shiny, and dark green. The petioles and stems of new growth are purplish red.

You don't want to miss these stunning flowers! New This Week June 20, 2022 Night Blooming Cereus You don't want to miss these stunning flowers! The Night Blooming Cereus for sale at Painters are just about to bloom! Checkout this amazing time lapse video Austin made last year of these stunning flowers and bring one home this week!

Plant Feature and Sale through March 8th New This Week March 2, 2026 Japanese Black Pine Plant Feature and Sale through March 8th 20% off for opening week (through Sunday, March 8th) Available in 1G & 3G This pine tree has a lot of character! Attractive, dark green needles are paired per fascicle and grow at the ends of bare branches. Silky, white, candle-like terminal buds sit upright on the branches and contrast with the green needles. These candles form in fall and will elongate through winter before budding. Japanese black pine has a flat-topped pyramidal form with no prominent central leader. The tree’s silhouette will age to an irregular form with a spreading crown and pendulous branches. Annual growth is an average of 1 foot per year and reaches a height of 12-15’ in 10 years. Tolerant of heat and salt, deer resistant, drought resistant when established. Would make a great addition to a Japanese inspired garden, bonsai, or as a screen. Japanese Black Pine Pinus thunbergii Native Range: Japan and Korea Fun Fact: The irregular growth, flat-top, and curved trunk make it a great specimen for bonsai. Growing Conditions: Soil: thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil Sunlight: prefers full sun, but can tolerate light shade Height/Width: 20-60’ tall and 12-20’ wide Zones: 5-9 Prices : 1Gal now $19.20, 3Gal now $41.60

Supplies to get you started at Painters New This Week December 12, 2024 Recover & Restore: Plants, Seed Mix, and Live Stakes Supplies to get you started at Painters In this long process of recovery, Painters is here to help out in the way we do best: providing you high quality plants (natives are our favorites!) and guidance as you go. Check out our latest blog on Starting the Process of Landscape Restoration . For those ready to start looking ahead at replanting and revitalizing landscapes, as well as stream bank restoration, find a s election of items at Painters on Saturday December 14th to get you started: native potted shrubs and trees, native live stakes, and wildlife habitat seed mix for affordable habitat restoration. Available Native Potted Shrubs and Trees Scientific Name Common Name Variety Size Qty Salix babylonica Willow, Weeping 8"T 23 Acer rubrum Maple, Red Brandywine 2G 18 Amorpha fruticosa Indigo Bush 1G 43 Betula nigra Birch, River 2G 26 Callicarpa americana Beautyberry, American 1G 30 Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush 1G 19 Cornus sericea Dogwood, Redtwig 8"T 101 Fagus grandifolia American Beech 2G 18 Quercus shumardii Oak, Shumard 1G 11 Salix discolor Willow, Pussy 8"T 16 Spiraea tomentosa Steeplebush 1G 19 Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Coralberry 8"T 29 Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress 1G 27 Aronia melanocarpa Chokeberry, Black Viking 2G 37 Sambucus canadensis Elderberry 1G 60 Native Live Stakes A selection of five native trees and shrubs suited to live-stake planting, chosen for their aptitude for erosion control and stream bank repair. Check out this Introduction to Live Staking to learn more. Eastern Ninebark [Physocarpus opulifolius] Native deciduous shrub (z3-7) full-part sun, 5-8' tall, 6-10’ wide White blooms in summer, attractive bark in winter; provides excellent cover for wildlife Thrives on streambanks and in moist thickets, tolerates a wide range of soil conditions Elderberry [Sambucus canadensis] Native deciduous shrub (z3-9) full-part sun, 5-12' tall and wide Showy, fragrant white spring blooms lead to tasty black berries in late summer, great for wildlife Thrives in a wide range of conditions, spreads by suckers; excellent for colonizing streambanks Silky Dogwood [Cornus amomum] Native deciduous shrub (z5-8) full sun-part shade, 6-12' tall and wide Creamy white blooms early summer, blue berries in fall; excellent for wildlife Aka swamp dogwood, thrives in moist to wet woodlands or alongside streams or ponds Black Willow [Salix nigra] Native deciduous tree (z4-9) full sun-part shade, 30-60' tall and wide The largest of NC's willows, thrives in consistently wet soil; excellent for wildlife Shallow, spreading roots are prone to invading pipes; avoid planting near structures Silky Willow [Salix sericea] Native deciduous shrub (z3-9) full sun-part shade, 6-12' tall and wide Thrives in consistently wet soil of swamps and riverbanks; fast growing, excellent wildlife value Showy and easy care; so named for the silky white hairs on its leaves' undersides Wildlife Habitat Seed Mix For those needing native restoration in areas of size, we are carrying Roundstone Wildlife Habitat Seeds. The diversity of seeds offers the highest chance of success in a variety of soil and moisture types. Plant after the first killing frost to let the natural over-wintering process open up the seed coats for higher germination in the spring. Roundstone Habitat Mix .docx Download DOCX • 51KB Note: You may notice that there are a few plants in the mix that aren't native to our area; the company included them to aid with nitrogen fixation, wildlife forage, and erosion control. They have not been deemed a significant invasive in North Carolina.

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

A gift card for the perfect plant! New This Week February 10, 2026 For Your Plant Loving Love A gift card for the perfect plant! Painters Greenhouse will be opening in a few short weeks ! Get your Valentine (or Pal-entine, or Gal-entine!) a gift they will certainly love: a Painters Greenhouse gift certificate. Then they can hit the ground running on March 4th to choose from houseplants, succulents, cool-season edibles, trees and shrubs, pottery and garden art and more!

Highlights from Our 50th Anniversary Year New This Week January 10, 2024 2023 Painters' Scrapbook Highlights from Our 50th Anniversary Year