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The following small shrubs are great to incorporate into your perennial border—small enough to fit in but interesting enough to make an impact. Some will not be ready until mid-summer.
Also, we are excited to offer a large variety of larger-sized unusual (and usual!) trees and shrubs. All are either grown here at our farm or are from an area whose climate and conditions are at least as cold and challenging as ours is. For the most part, we are carrying container-grown trees and shrubs so that they will be esier for you to handle and so they won’t stress out during transplanting (lose massive amounts of their root system). Looking for something special, or just want some suggestions for something way-cool that will make your neighbors drool?! Call or e-mail us—we’ll give you some contrary suggestions. To follow are just a few of our selections
Be sure to check out our new section of Trees following the shrub listings, and still more fabulous Conifer choices!
A few more things: in order to comply with legal requirements, we’ve changed our container size descriptions. The old 1 gallon pot is a #1, 2 gallon is a #2, etc. See our Pot Size Table for exact pot capacities.
Also, because we sell larger, more mature plants, WE ARE UNABLE TO SHIP PLANTS, so please come visit us our farm!
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| Plant Name |
Mature Size |
Price |
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2’ ht |
#3 |
$40.00 |
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| This NEW, even more compact form of ‘Crimson Pygmy’ has bright crimson new growth maturing to burgundy, then purple. In the fall it turns a vivid orange scarlet!! Mentioned as a “gotta-have” in numerous magazines, get it before it’s gone! Sun to partial sun, deer resistant. | |||
3’ ht |
#3 |
$35.00 |
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This lovely Barberry has a compact mounded habit and eye-catching
variegated, mottled pink and purple foliage maturing to a deep purple!! Sun
to partial sun, deer resistant! |
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3-4’ ht |
#1 |
$13.95 |
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This one is similar to ‘Helmond Pillar’ but with bright
golden foliage with bright red new growth! The autumn foliage is orange red
and show stopping! Is burn resistant and deer resistant—may not be ready
until late summer! |
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3-4’ ht |
#2 |
$28.00 |
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This Beautyberry’s name means “fruiting at a young age”
in Japanese and they aint kiddin’!! She has pink flowers in spring that turn
to lavender purple berries in late summer! A rounded compact habit too! |
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3’ |
#1 #2 |
$10.95 $17.95 |
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The
hardiest of the bluebeards (trialed at Chicago botanical gardens),
this great sub-shrub has silver-grey foliage and powder blue flowers
from July to frost. Treat it like a butterfly bush and cut back hard
in spring—butterflies and pollinators flock to it (full sun)! A
Contrary Mary Top 10 pick! |
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| Caryopteris ‘Blue Mist |
3’ |
#1 #2 |
$10.95 $17.95 |
Y’all KNOW how I LUV Caryopteris, and this
one is no exception! Great silvery-blue foliage is topped with a profusion
of powder-blue flowers in late summer thru fall. Another butterfly
magnet and also reputed to be deer resistant. GREAT for cut flowers
too! |
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| Caryopteris ‘Petit Bleu’ |
2-2½’ |
#1 #2 |
$10.95 $17.95 |
I
have this listed under both perennials and woodies ‘cause it really
fits in anywhere! On my top ten, it’s a MUST for butterfly gardens
and for later season color. Blooming July thru September, it looks
great even when not in flower with its compact habit and glossy green
foliage. Good drainage is a must.come see ours in our display bed
to see why they’re one of our faves! |
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| Caryopteris ‘Sunshine Blue’ |
3’ |
#1 #2 |
$10.95 $17.95 |
Again, I’ve listed this under both perennials and woodies
cuz of its versatility.. another top ten fave! Vivid, amethyst-blue
flowers over gorgeous, golden foliage makes this another “gotta have”! |
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| Clethra ‘Ruby Spice |
3-4’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$12.95 $23.00 $30.00 |
A
great Summersweet with reddish-pink, fragrant flowers that do not
fade to white. Great deep-green, shiny foliage turns yellow in the
fall—it can take full sun to full shade and likes moist soil. Another
butterfly draw! |
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| Clethra ‘Sixteen Candles |
2-3’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$12.95 $23.00 $30.00 |
A
Summersweet with a mounded habit, it has fragrant white flowers in
mid-summer and dark green foliage that turns yellow in the fall. |
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| Clethra ‘Sherry Sue |
3-4’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$12.95 $23.00 $30.00 |
| A BRAND-NEW plant that is nicknamed the “Red-stem Clethra” because its new stems are a bright pinkish-red; its flowers are also pink-toned. VERY eye-catching! | |||
| Cornus Alba ‘Ivory Halo’ |
5-6’ Height, 5’ Spread |
#1 |
$12.95 |
A
great compact selection of variegated red-twig dogwood that has great
variegated foliage in summer and outstanding red twigs in winter—sun
to part shade. |
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| Cornus pumila |
2-4’ |
#3 |
$30.00 |
| An eye-catching dwarf whose new foliage emerges red, giving great contrast with the green mature foliage! This red-tipped foliage occurs all summer long on this mound-shaped, easy-care shrub. | |||
| Cornus sericea ‘Silver And Gold’ |
6-7’ Height, 8’ Spread |
#1 |
$12.95 |
A
variegated form of yellow twig dogwood with leaves edged with creamy
white-sun to part shade. |
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| Cotinus ‘Golden Spirit |
6-8’ |
#1 #2 |
$13.95 $24.00 |
| A NEW, NEW, NEW YELLOW leafed Smokebush—what a fantastic foil shrub! Its golden-yellow leaves turn glorious shades of coral, red and orange in the fall and likes full to part sun. Smokebushes may have dieback from the winter but they bounce back quickly! | |||
| Cotinus ‘Royal Purple |
10-15’ |
#5 |
$45.00 |
A
great upright Smokebush that can be trained as a small ornamental
tree, it has velvety, DARK purple foliage and clouds of greenish flowers
in summer. |
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| Cotinus ‘Young Lady |
6-10’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$12.95 $24.00 $32.00 |
A
gorgeous new Smokebush that smokes the most and longest
of any out there! Even as a young plant she produce puffs of blooms
from June thru August. Fall color is a stunning rainbow of bronzes,
oranges, and reds. Can easily be trimmed to maintain a smaller size. |
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| Cotoneaster ‘Tom Thumb |
2-6” |
#1 #2 |
$15.95 $22.00 |
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| Diervilla ‘Copper’ |
2-3’ |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $24.00 |
| This native cultivar bush honeysuckle has copper-red new growth and rich yellow flowers from May to July. Great for dry sites, in sun or shade! (hummer attractant too!) | |||
| Forsythia ‘Citrus Swizzle’ | 18-24”ht |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $22.00 |
| A DWARF golden variegated sport of Forsythia ‘Bronxensis’ with burgundy red fall color! Also has yellow flowers in spring; likes sun to bright shade. May not be ready until late summer. | |||
| Forsythia ‘Fiesta |
3-5’ |
#1 #2 #3 #7 |
$12.95 $24.00 $30.00 $50.00 |
A
GREAT foliage plant, this Forsythia has cheerful yellow and green
variegated leaves on a striking RED stem—talk about a garden-brightener!
I’ve found that if it’s grown in sun it needs extra moisture. Likes
partial to light shade the best! |
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| Forsythia ‘Kumson’ |
4-5’ |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $24.00 $40.00 |
This
one knocked my socks off when i first saw it—definitely a “gotta have”!
Dark green leaves have a network of silver veins running through them.
Great arching habit and typical yellow forsythia flowers—grow it in
part shade to shade. A Contrary Mary Top 10 Honorable
Mention! |
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| Genista ‘Royal Gold |
1½-2’ |
#1 |
$10.95 |
A
nice dwarf Woadwaxen with bright yellow, pea-like flowers in July
(just when we need some fresh blooms!) and bright green stems. Grows
great in poor dry soils and heat and is a xeriscape plant. |
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| Genista tinctoria ‘Flore-Plena’ | 12-18”ht |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $22.00 |
| This Dyers Greenwood has DOUBLE yellow flowers from mid summer to fall. Adaptable to dry conditions. May not be ready until summer. | |||
| Hamamelis Vernalis |
10’ |
#1 #3 |
$12.95 $34.00 |
A
great native witch hazel with ribbon-like yellow or reddish fragrant
flowers in early spring and brilliant yellow fall foliage—sun or shade. |
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| Heptacodium Miconoides |
10-15’ Height, 8-12’ Spread |
#2 #5 |
$22.00 $40.00 |
This
seven-son flower is truly a plant for all seasons! It has glossy,
dark green foliage with fragrant white flowers in August and September.
The sepals then turn a pinkish red which continues thru autumn. Its
bark is also ornamental as it exfoliates; can be grown in sun to light
shade, moist or dry soil. |
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| Hibiscus ‘Blue Satin |
6-9’ |
#1 #2 |
$14.95 $22.00 |
The
BEST blue Hibiscus with large, single, royal blue flowers—great grower
that can be used as a large shrub or trained as a small tree. Another
great plant from the Proven Winner/Color Choice series! |
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| Hibiscus ‘Lil’ Kim’ | 3-4’ ht |
#1 #2 |
$14.95 $22.00 |
This BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW Rose of Sharon is
a DWARF!! She has white flowers with a showy red eye. Flowers last
for THREE days as opposed to the typical one day duration! Has great
foliage, likes sun, and is reputedly deer resistant |
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| Hibiscus ‘Rose Satin’ |
6-10’ |
#1 #2 |
$14.95 $22.00 |
Another great Proven Winner/Color Choice Rose of Sharon,
this one has large, single, ruffled rose-pink flowers with a red center. |
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8’ ht |
#1 |
$14.95 |
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This new Rose of Sharon has brightly variegated
creamy-white and blue-green foliage AND produces double clear pink flowers
in late summer. Showy! |
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| Hydrangea Arborescens ‘Annabelle’ |
3-5’ tall and wide |
#1 #3 #5 |
$12.95 $34.00 $40.00 |
This is a great, reliable Hydrangea for
shade to partial shade. It has huge 12” flowers that start green then
turn white—provides great winter interest also. |
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| Hydrangea ‘Blushing Bride’ | 3-5’ ht |
8” |
$22.00 |
A
new Endless Summer family member from Bailey Nurseries, this one has
6”+ blooms of pure white that are semi-double and fast rebloomers!
As they mature they develop a soft pink blush. Lovely! Blooms on both
new and old wood so she’s very reliable too! I recommend them in partial
to bright shade. |
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| Hydrangea ‘Lemon Daddy’ | 3-4’ ht |
#3 |
$38.00 |
| This sport from ‘Big Daddy’ has shiny, lemon yellow, thick foliage that glows in the shade and blooms pink in our soil. A choice new plant for partial to bright shade! | |||
2-3’ ht |
#1 |
$15.95 |
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This REBLOOMING Hydrangea blooms on both new and old wood
and produces pink lace cap flowers in our soil. Strong stems and compact
growth habit make this a festive plant! Bright shade to partial sun. |
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| Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ | 5-6’ ht |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $22.00 |
A
new Hydrangea with TWO-TONED flower heads. Incredible! The 12-16” long
panicle flower heads emerge white, then turn pink, then push white
again at the bottom of the flower! Blooms mid-summer, has rich dark
foliage, and color is not dependent on ph! |
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| Hydrangea paniculata ‘Compact’ | 5-6’ ht |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $22.00 |
This compact PeeGee Hydrangea has conical
double white flowers in July and August that turn to pink-bronze in
Autumn. Nice dark green foliage. We love ours in the display bed! |
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| Hydrangea ‘Snow Mountain’ Tree form | 48” std tree form |
#7 |
$95.00 |
| This one has open lacy flowers of pure white that turn pick in Autumn. It’s in a tree form so makes a great specimen or focal point! | |||
| Hydrangea mac. ‘Endless Summer |
3-5’ |
#2 |
$32.00 |
Yes, THIS is the Hydrangea that everyone’s
hyped about—a mophead Hydrangea that blooms on new AND old wood! It
boasts 8” blooms all summer long—removal of spent blooms encourages
heavier flowering. Flower color depends on acidity of soil (pink here
unless you acidify the soil). Best in part to light shade. |
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| Hydrangea mac. ‘Light-o-Day’ |
3-4’ |
#2 #3 |
$28.00 $35.00 |
WOW! This one’s a real beauty..a variegated form with
lace cap flowers that is hardy to zone 5!! Likes partial to bright
shade. Limited quantities so come and get ‘em soon! |
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| Hydrangea pan. ‘Quick Fire’ | 5-6’ |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $24.00 |
A
great Proven Winners/Color Choice selection with rich deep pink flowers
that bloom earlier than other varieties..starts in late May! Best
in partial to bright shade. |
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| Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’ |
3-4’ |
#1 |
$13.95 |
| A BRAND NEW dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea with stunning bright yellow foliage which turns brilliant red in the fall. Typical conical-shaped flowers appear in mid-to-late summer. Probably will be on my next top ten list..get ‘em while they last! | |||
| Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Sikes Dwarf |
3-4’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$13.95 $24.00 $32.00 |
A great DWARF Oakleaf Hydrangea with white,
panicle flowers starting in late June and gorgeous oak-leaf shaped
leaves that turn wine-red in fall. Oak-Leaf Hydrangeas are my FAVORITES,
and this little guy is perfect for small gardens in partial to full
shade. A Contrary Mary Top 10 Honorable Mention! |
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| Ilex ‘Berry Heavy’ |
5-6’ |
#1 |
$12.95 |
A
female selection of Winterberry with MASSES of bright red berries..real
standouts in the winter garden (if the Cardinals don’t eat them first!)
A must for a birders garden—needs a male for a pollinator. Best
in sun to part shade. |
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| Ilex ‘Jim Dandy’ |
4-6’ |
#1 |
$12.95 |
A
compact male pollinator—can be used with up to 3 females (busy guy!) |
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| Kolkwitzia ‘Dream Catcher’ | 6-7’ ht |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $22.00 |
This NEW Beauty Bush looks great all season,
not just when it’s in bloom! It has golden yellow foliage that turns
a brilliant orange in Autumn. Blooms masses of pink flowers mid spring
to summer. Like partial or bright shade for best performance. |
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| Leptodermis Oblonga |
12-18” |
#1 #2 #3 |
$12.95 $27.00 $34.00 |
| A little known groundcover shrub that blooms from late spring until frost with violet-purple, lilac-like fragrant blooms. Full sun. | |||
| Lespedeza ‘Pink Fountains |
3-4’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$12.95 $22.95 $30.00 |
| A real stunner that forms a fountain of rich pink blooms from late summer to fall—guaranteed to get noticed!! As Bush Clovers bloom late they wake up in spring late, so be patient! A Contrary Mary Top 10 honorable mention! | |||
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4-6’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$12.95 $22.95 $30.00 |
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This
bush clover wowed me. Afraid it’s another gotta have! It literally
explodes with blooms from late summer to frost with arching branches
of fine leaves loaded with lavender-pink pea-like flowers. Full sun.
A Contrary Mary Top 10 honorable mention! |
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| Mahonia repens |
12” |
#1 #2 |
$11.95 $22.00 |
This
evergreen creeping groundcover has blue-green compound leaves that
turn bronzy-purple in fall and winter. It blooms in early spring with
yellow flowers and has blue-black berries in August and September.
Full sun to light shade. |
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| Myrica Pennsylvanica |
6-8’ Height, 6’ Spread |
#1 #2 |
$13.95 $24.00 |
This
bayberry shrub is another favorite—waxy blue-grey berries in fall
and winter are used to make bayberry candles. Glossy aromatic foliage
in summer—grows in sun or shade, poor soil. Birds love the berries
too! |
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| Philadelphus ‘Manteau dHermine |
2-3’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$14.95 $24.00 $32.00 |
| A low-growing Mock Orange that is COVERED with VERY FRAGRANT, double, creamy-white flowers in late May thru June. Reputedly deer resistant too! Likes sun or very light shade. | |||
| Philadelphus ‘Miniature Snowflake |
2’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$14.95 $24.00 $32.00 |
Another
VERY fragrant cutie, this one’s covered with double white flowers
on a very compact plant. Even adorable when not in bloom! |
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| Philadelphus ‘Snow Dwarf |
2-3’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$14.95 $24.00 $32.00 |
| A NEW selection discovered in Canada (so you just KNOW how hardy it is!), this has large pure white flowers. Another WOW! | |||
| Philadelphus ‘Variegatus |
3-4’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$14.95 $24.00 $32.00 |
| The best VARIEGATED form of Mock Orange that has an even and consistent creamy-white leaf margin with all the attributes of the above (but slightly taller). | |||
8’ ht |
#1 |
$14.95 |
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This Ninebark has foliage that emerges a glowing
chartreuse with tinges of red, maturing to a deeper copper red. Creamy white
flowers are produced in spring…quite impressive! Can be trimmed to maintain
shorter size; likes sun to partial sun! |
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| Physocarpus ‘Coppertina |
6-8’ |
#1 #2 #3 #4 |
$13.95 $24.00 $30.00 $40.00 |
A
NEW cross between ‘Dart’s Gold’ and ‘Diablo’ that has astounding copper
color leaves in spring turning a rich red in summer. Can be easily
trimmed to keep it more compact; likes full to part sun. |
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| Physocarpus ‘Darts Gold |
4-5’ |
#1 #2 #3 #4 |
$13.95 $24.00 $30.00 $40.00 |
A
compact form of Golden Ninebark with excellent yellow foliage and
white flowers. |
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| Physocarpus ‘Diablo’ |
6’ |
#1 #2 #3 #4 |
$13.95 $24.00 $30.00 $40.00 |
This
exciting new ninebark has deep purple leaves and pinkish-white, button-like
flowers in midsummer (great as cuts!). Full to part sun, butterfly
attractor. |
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| Physocarpus ‘Summer Wine |
5’ |
#1 #2 #3 #4 |
$13.95 $24.00 $30.00 $40.00 |
A great compact ninebark that’s like a dwarf
‘Diablo’ with intense crimson-red leaves and pinkish-white, button
flowers in midsummer. Takes well to pruning so you can keep it as
compact as you’d like. |
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| Rhamnus ‘Fine Line |
5-6’ |
#2 #5 |
$24.00 $40.00 |
This
is a REAL “Suessian” plant!! This non-invasive shrub has fern-like
foliage and a narrow, upright, columnar habit—PERFECT for use as a
narrow hedge or screen or as a vertical accent in your perennial bed
or shrub border. It’s a Proven Winner/Color Choice plant so ya KNOW
how great it’s thought of!! Full to part sun, reputedly deer-resistant. |
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| Rhus ‘Tiger Eyes |
5-6‘ |
#2 #7 |
$22.00 $52.00 |
A
great Bailey Nurseries intro, it is a golden-leafed form of the Staghorn
Sumac! Chartreuse and yellow foliage contrasts with the rosy-pink
leaf stems—the leaf then turns yellow orange and scarlet in the fall.
If you‘re looking for a fall stunner, you‘ve found it!! |
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| Salix alba ‘Flame’ | 8-12’ ht |
#1 #2 #3 |
$12.95 $22.00 $30.00 |
This
Willow has BRILLIANT red stems in winter. Great as a replacement for
red-twigged Dogwood! MUST be cut back every couple of years but can
be cut annually to keep the size you want! Full to partial sun. |
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| Salix elaegnos |
10’ |
#2 #5 #7 |
$24.00 $40.00 $50.00 |
| Called the Rosemary Willow, this is a FABULOUS plant for texture!! It has narrow leaves that emerge gray, then turn a dark green and remain silvery-white underneath.great effect when ruffled by the breeze! Can be trimmed to be kept smaller and great in a moist area. Likes sun to part sun, reputedly deer-resistant. | |||
| Salix ‘Hakura Nishiki’ (Dwarf Dappled Willow) |
3-5’ |
#1 #2 #7 |
$12.95 $24.00 $45.00 |
A 3-5’ willow with striking white/green/
and pink foliage. Shear it during the season to maintain its leaf
variegation. Its gorgeous leaves look like they’re shimmering in the
breeze! |
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| Salix purpurea ‘Nana’ |
3-4’ |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $24.00 |
This
dwarf arctic willow has fantabulous grey-green foliage and a fine-textured,
compact habit. Grow in sun to part shade. |
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| Salix ‘Silver Creeping’ | 24” HD, on Standard |
#15 |
$140.00 |
| This AWESOME standard deserves a prominent place in your garden or front of your house.foliage fantastic and catkins are precious! | |||
| Salix ‘Yezo Alpina’ | Patio Tree |
#3 |
$75.00 |
| This lovely Standard has silky foliage and fluffy catkins. Great as a specimen as the Standard fits in anywhere! A Contrary Mary fave!!! | |||
| Sambucus ‘Black Lace’ |
5’ |
#1 #2 #3 |
$17.95 $28.00 $35.00 |
A
brand new Proven Winners selection, with lacy deep purple foliage
some say can be a replacement for a Japanese Maple! Very limited quantities
and not available until late summer. |
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| Sambucus ‘Laciniata’ |
8’ |
#1 #3 |
$12.95 $30.00 |
| This has incredible lacy foliage that is deeply cut and resembles a giant fern! Creamy white flowers in June—cut back each year for best effect (sun to part shade). | |||
| Sambucus ‘Madonna’ |
8’ |
#1 #3 |
$12.95 $30.00 |
| This one has brightly variegated yellow and green foliage and 6-9” white flowers—wow! | |||
| Sorbaria Sorbifolia |
5-7’ |
#3 #5 |
$30.00 $40.00 |
This
false spirea looks like a giant white astilbe with bold, 6-10” white
flowers in July and August and tropical-looking leaves. Sun to part
sun. |
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| Spirea ‘Alpine |
12” |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $22.00 |
| A cute little spirea that fits perfectly in a perennial bed or as a short-spreading woody groundcover, it has tiny blue-green foliage and dainty pink powder-puff flowers! | |||
| Spirea beatulifolia ‘Tor |
2-3’ |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $24.00 |
An
unusual Spirea with grey-green birch-like leaves and TONS of tiny
white flowers that COVER the plant mid to late spring—longer if you
remove the spent blooms! Great fall color in shades of oranges, reds
and purples. |
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| Spirea Decumbens |
8-12” |
#2 #3 |
$22.00 $30.00 |
| This dwarf, groundcover spirea has frothy white flowers from June to September—sun. | |||
3-4’ ht |
#3 |
$30.00 |
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![]() THIS Spirea has one of the BEST fall coloring on any
plant that I’ve ever seen! It BLAZES orange-red in the Autumn, after having
produced a literally flurry of fluffy white flowers in late spring and early
summer! AWESOME! Sun to partial shade. |
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| Spirea nipponica ‘Snowmound |
3-4’ |
#1 #3 |
$11.95 $28.00 |
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| The following are some great varieties of Lilacs—I just love them ‘cause they are such an easy, old-fashioned plant (plus the fragrance..absolutely fabulous!). I would strongly suggest mixing the varieties in order to extend your season of bloom. A couple of cultural reminders—1) Lilacs like lots of sun and a nice well-drained soil; 2) When you need to prune them, do so RIGHT AFTER they are done blooming.wait too long and they begin developing flower buds for the next year (and people wonder why they have non-blooming Lilacs!); 3) Some info about 3 of the groups of Lilacs—vulgaris hybrids such as ‘Monge’, ‘Sensation’, and ‘Wedgwood Blue’ are what we think of when we think of the old-fashioned, “real” Lilacs. They form large shrubs and produce great flowers starting in mid- May; x. hyacinthiflora cultivars such as ‘Mt. Baker’ start flowering a week to ten days prior to vulgaris and form a rounded shrub that is full to the base; x. prestoniae such as ‘Donald Wyman’ are late blooming (about 2 weeks after vulgaris) and also form a dense shrub. Plant some and enjoy—they also make great hedges!! | |||
| Syringa ‘Donald Wyman |
8-10’ |
#5 |
$42.00 |
This
guy’s great to extend your Lilac blooming time as he blooms 2 weeks
later than many other lilacs (mid to late June) but earlier than the
vulgaris types like ‘Monge’, ‘Sensation’ and ‘Wedgwood Blue’. It is
considered the best of the Preston hybrids with single reddish-purple,
very fragrant flowers with an upright dense habit (great as a hedge). |
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| Syringa ‘Miss Kim |
4-5’ |
#1 #3 |
$12.95 $32.00 |
A
great Dwarf Lilac with single, fragrant, pale lilac flowers, later
than most Lilacs. It also has a great burgundy fall color..an easy,
low-care, reliable shrub! |
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| Syringa ‘Monge |
10-12’ |
#5 |
$42.00 |
A
great French Hybrid with an upright shape and single, very fragrant,
reddish-purple flowers. GREAT for cut flowers! |
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| Syringa ‘Mt. Baker |
10-12’ |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $26.95 $42.00 |
Very
mildew resistant, this early bloomer produces COPIUOS amounts of single,
fragrant, pure WHITE flowers—great contrast! |
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| Syringa ‘Palibin |
3-5’ |
#1 #3 |
$12.95 $32.00 |
This
Lilac, AKA Dwarf Korean Lilac, is very popular and great as a foundation
plant! It produces single, fragrant, pale lilac-colored flowers in
profusions and has nice looking foliage all season long. |
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| Syringa ‘Prairie Petite |
3-4’ |
#1 #2 |
$12.95 $24.95 |
This
NEW introduction is a dwarf so it will look great almost anywhere!
It starts to flower at a young age, and produces light pink flowers
that fade to lavender-flowers are held upright and are “perky”! |
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| Syringa ‘Sensation’ |
8’ |
#1 #3 |
$12.95 $32.00 |
This
upright lilac has single purple florets with a pure white border-yum! |
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| Syringa ‘Sugar Plum Fairy |
4-5’ |
#1 |
$12.95 |
| A great intro from the Fairytale Lilac Series, this compact grower has rosy-lilac flowers and a spicy fragrance-blooms late Spring/early Summer so it really extends your season! | |||
| Syringa ‘Wedgwood Blue |
6’ |
#5 |
$42.00 |
A
Father Fiala intro, this excellent, mildew-resistant plant has lilac-pink
buds and a blue, fragrant flower—very unique color! |
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| Tamarix ‘Pink Cascade |
8-9’ |
#2 #5 |
$24.95 $42.00 |
This
is an AWESOME plant!!! It has light green, Juiper-ish, feathery foliage
and produces MASSES of deep pink flowers in summer that create an
ostrich-plume effect! It is best if you cut it way back in late winter
(also keeps it shorter—more like the 3-5’ range) and is tolerant even
of poor dry soils. Come see ours in our display bed and you’ll see
why it is awe-inspiring!! |
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| Viburnum ‘Blue Muffin |
5-7’ |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $27.00 $40.00 |
Another
great Arrowwood, this one has glossy leaves, great white flowers in
late spring, and OUTSTANDING intense blue fruit late summer—really
stands out! Full sun to shade. |
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5-6’ ht |
#1 #2 |
$13.95 $24.00 |
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![]() This attractive new Viburnum has glossy foliage that turns
dark maroon-red in fall! It also has nice white flowers that turn into
breathtaking berries in shades of pink and blue. Sun to bright shade. |
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| Viburnum ‘Emerald Triumph’ |
5’ Height, 5’ Spread |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $27.00 $40.00 |
This
hybrid viburnum has glossy foliage, creamy-white flat topped flowers,
red fruit, and deep purple fall color. Birds love it! Sun to part
shade. |
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| Viburnum carlesii ‘Diana’ |
6’ |
#1 |
$13.95 |
| A great cultivar of Korean Spice Viburnum with red flower buds opening to intensely fragrant white flowers. New foliage has a purplish cast. Reputedly deer resistant too! Available in limited quantities late summer. | |||
| Viburnum x juddi |
6-8’ |
#2 |
$32.00 |
| A cross between carlesii (Korean Spice) and bitchiuense, it has superior resistance to leaf spot and produces FRAGRANT white flowers with pink buds in late spring. | |||
| Viburnum lantana ‘Variegata |
??6-8’ |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $27.00 $40.00 |
A
tie-dyed Viburnum!!! This has fuzzy gold and green leaves and creamy
white flowers. I question the mature size—I don’t think it will get
nearly that tall (and it’s quite trimmable!) |
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| Weigela ‘Canary’ |
4’ |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $24.00 $40.00 |
| I love Weigelas (even if I don’t know how to pronounce them), and this one has soft YELLOW flowers that the hummers love almost as much as the standard pink ones. | |||
2-3’ ht |
#1 |
$13.95 |
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| This low mounder has bronze foliage with lime venation and magenta pink flowers early to mid summer. Adored by hummers and butterflies alike! | |||
| Weigela ‘Eye Catcher’ | 2’ ht |
#1 #2 |
$15.95 $24.00 |
This new plant really lives up to its name
with brilliant yellow variegated foliage and dark red flowers in spring
that attract Hummers. Nice compact growth too! Sun to part sun. |
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| Weigela ‘Fine Wine’ |
2’ |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $24.00 $40.00 |
A new Proven Winner/Color Choice selection that has a
great mounding habit with pink flowers and superb texture. This is
the one you’ve been reading about! |
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| Weigela ‘French Lace |
4-5’ |
#2 #3 #5 |
$24.00 $30.00 $40.00 |
A
dramatic VARIEGATED Weigela with bright yellow leaf margins and dark
red flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies LOVE! Weigelas are reputedly
deer-resistant too! This variety has a naturally rounded shape—any
trimming to be done to any Weigela must be done right after they finish
flowering in order to prevent cutting off next year’s flower buds.
Full to part sun. |
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4-5’ ht |
#1 |
$15.95 |
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This ethereal creature has foliage that turns an
iridescent, glowing buttercream color as the summer progresses and produces
dark red flowers in late spring and early summer (will rebloom if pruned
lightly). Haunting! |
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| Weigela ‘Gold Rush |
4-5’ |
#2 #3 #5 |
$24.00 $30.00 $40.00 |
Another
variegated form; this one has light pink flowers! |
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| Weigela ‘Midnight Wine’ |
18-24” |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $24.00 $40.00 |
A great new DWARF version of ‘Wine
& Roses’! This beauty only gets 18-24...a perfect, absolutely
STUNNING shrub with dark metallic-burgundy foliage and deep pink flowers. |
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| Weigela ‘My Monet’ | 12-18”ht |
#1 #2 |
$17.95 $35.00 |
This
piece of garden art has brightly variegated green and white foliage
and pink blossoms..Great mounding habit fits in anywhere and is a
standout! |
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| Weigela ‘Pink Poppet |
2’ |
#1 #2 #5 |
$12.95 $24.00 $40.00 |
An
absolutely adorable DWARF Weigela that is a ball-shaped plant with
bright green leaves and tons of diminutive light pink flowers. She’ll
fit in anywhere! |
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| Weigela ‘Ruby Queen |
2’ |
#2 #3 #5 |
$24.00 $30.00 $40.00 |
This
is the Weigela that fits in size between ‘Midnight Wine’ and ‘Wine
& Roses’—a nice semi-dwarf with a more rounded shape than ‘Midnight
Wine’ but with the same reddish burgundy foliage. Nice! |
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2-2½’ ht |
#2 |
$27.95 |
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This festive Weigela has dark purple foliage on a compact
plant and produces red flowers with yellow throats that attract hummers by
the score. Best in full to partial sun. |
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| Weigela ‘Wine & Roses’ |
4-5’ tall |
#1 #2 #3 #5 |
$12.95 |
FANTASTIC dark
burgundy/purple foliage and intense, rosy pink flowers which contrast
gorgeously with the foliage. Full sun for best color, although it
will take some shade. A KNOCKOUT!! (see flower closeup below)
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