{"product_id":"ground-hug-aronia","title":"Ground Hug® Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGround Hug® Aronia is a true problem-solver—perfect for covering challenging spots where other plants struggle. This low-growing native shrub forms a dense mat of foliage that suppresses weeds, handles tough conditions with ease, and delivers year-round visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, it offers clusters of white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. These blooms give way to rich black-purple berries by late summer. But its most dramatic moment comes in fall, when the foliage lights up in brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow—an unforgettable finale to the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and adaptable, Ground Hug® thrives in sun or part shade. While flowering and fall color are best in full sun, it remains a dependable, attractive option even in less-than-ideal spots. Ecologically valuable groundcover that pulls double duty as a pollinator plant and ornamental standout, Ground Hug® Aronia delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e8-14 inches tall and 3 feet wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in zones 3-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in part sun to full sun (4+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 3 feet apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProduces white flowers in that spring that give way to dark black-purple berries in late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains green foliage in spring and summer that lights up in fall with tones of red, orange and yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for edges, ground cover, landscapes and mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFall interest, foliage interest, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, native to North America\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilize with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersendlessaisle.com\/products\/zzftmr101zf01\" data-samitapbl-handle=\"zzftmr101zf01\" data-samicountdown-handle=\"zzftmr101zf01\"\u003eProven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food\u003c\/a\u003e in spring and mid-summer.Aronia blooms on old wood, so if pruning is required, it should be pruned immediately after flowering. Do note, however, that this will remove the potential for fruit to form. If you need to manage the spread of the plant, that can be done as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy free shipping on orders over $125\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSize at shipping varies by the season and plant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners® ColorChoice®","offers":[{"title":"Quart \/ Ships Now","offer_id":48045459177720,"sku":"AROPRC1207800","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/6600\/2168\/files\/AROPRC120-CloseUp-1.jpg?v=1772659622","url":"https:\/\/www.provenwinnersendlessaisle.com\/products\/ground-hug-aronia","provider":"Proven Winners Endless Aisle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}