I agree with Kelly and a variety of selections and hybrids that extend the color selections available. These do not all bloom at the exact same time so can provide a month or so of sequential bloom, too. Jane if you see L. squamigera growing in the neighborhood, you know that all these other spring foliage types will do just as well. Good luck Jim w. Dr. James Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd Kansas City, MO 64152-2711 USA Phone 816-746-1949