This is a listing of plants that we will have in the spring.  Not all items are kept in comstock throughout the summer and fall, so please call before ing to inquire about availability.  Phone # 618-483-5798.

ABELIA

A. mosanensis. (Fragrant Abelia). A hardy fra­grant Abelia!  Wonderfully fragrant, rich pink flow­ers. The fragrance is better than a lilac! Blooms from May to June. Glossy summer foliage turns an attractive orange-red in autumn. Grows to a mature 5'-6'. Very exciting! Zone 4.

AESCULUS (Bottlebrush Buckeye)

A. parviflora.  A broad spreading shrub with an irregular, spreading appearance. Brilliant white flowers with red anthers bloom freely July and August on upright panicles. Golden-yellow fall foliage. An excellent plant for massing, hedge borders or as an understory plant under trees. Tolerant of shade. Plant in full sun or shade, basically pest free. Maximum height of 10'-12 with maximum spread of 10'-15'.

BERBERIS (Barberry). Zone 4-7.

B. thunbergii 'Bogozam' (Bonanza Gold). A new dwarf golden pygmy
barberry that commands special attention in the landscape due to its out­standing bright gold foliage. An extremely low maintenance plant. Forms a dense mound of bright golden foliage that shows no sunscald. 18" tall x 30" wide. Zone 4.

B. t. 'Concorde'. A dwarf ball with velvety, deep purple foliage. An improvement over 'Crim­son Pygmy'. Grows to 18". Zone 4.

B. t. 'Crimson Pygmy'. Zone 4-7. A new, more compact selection of Crimson Pygmy Bar­berry. A rugged low foundation or hedge plant. Foliage is a deep crimson color. Sun for best color. Mature height 2', spreads 2'-3'

BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Bush). Zone 4-7.

For continuous flowers from June to October, Buddleia are without equal. Most varieties need to be occasionally restrained by judicious prun­ing. We mulch ours heavily in the winter and cut back severely in the spring. This keeps the size down although they would probably flower ear­lier if we were not so radical in pruning. All Buddleia cultivars will respond with vigorous new growth and abundant flowers with pruning. Do not be afraid to prune virtually anytime from late winter before new growth ensues as well as throughout the season into August. Pruning dur­ing the summer, which consists of removal of spent inflorescences, stimulates new growth and continued flowering. Fast growing 3'-5' woody shrub with fragrant flowers attractive to butterflies. Root hardy. They bloom on new wood, so cut back to 8"-10" each year before spring growth begins; they'll grow 6'­8' tall. Mulch in winter.

B. 'Bicolor'. Quite distinct selection that has lavender and butterscotch yellow flowers. Quite distinct.

B. 'Ellen's Blue'. Perhaps the deepest, truest blue. Good sized flower heads and gray foliage. More compact growing to 4'. Zone 5.

B. d. 'Black Knight'. Long trusses of the very deepest purple. Floriferous and hardy. Extremely strong sweet scent!

B. ‘Honeycomb’. Large, fragrant, creamy yellow flowers. Long blooming. Flower clusters occur in an interrupted pattern, lending a pom-pom look to the panicle. Silver-green leaves. Compact habit. Grows 5’-7’. Zone 5-10.

B. d. 'Nanho Blue'. Attractive blue-grey, wil­low-like flowers all summer. The bluest Buddleia and the most compact. More silvery foliage than Nanho Purple. The Nanho cultivars seem to bloom over a more extended period than other davidii cultivars. Height 3'-4'.

B. d. 'Pink Delight'. A much improved pink Buddleia from Holland. Very large, broad dense trusses of true clear bright pink, some as long as 18". Attractive deep green foliage. 6'-8'.

B. d. 'Royal Red'. Rich maroon flowers that glow in the sun. Particularly attractive to hum­mingbirds. 6'.

BUDDLEIA - NEW! ENGLISH BUTTERFLY Series

A great new series of compact Buddleia devel­oped by Elizabeth Keep of East Malling England. Her breeding goal was to refine the habit of butter­fly bush and she achieved her goal by creating well behaved, extra bushy plants that are roughly one third the size of typical davidii cultivars. You'll love the way they look in containers and in gardens.

B. davidii 'Ado Keep' Adonis Blue.  Deep blue flowers of good size and fra­grance on a compact plant. Grows 4'-5'. Zone 5.

B. d. 'PeaKeep' Peacock. Good sized pink flower heads on a neat compact plant. 4'-5'. Zone 5.

B. d. 'PyrKeep' Purple Emperor. Large mauve-purple blooms on a compact, neatly grow­ing shrub.

B. x ‘Blue Chip (Lo and Behold). This plant is the first in a new series of miniature Butterfly Bush that stands only 24”-30” tall and forms a tidy mound. Blooms continuously with color of blue purple-blue. Perfect plant for smaller gardens and the mixed border. A Proven Win­ner.

BUXUS (BOXWOOD). Zone 4-9.

B. ‘Green Mound’. Dark green foliage, dense symmetrical crown, similar to ‘Chicagoland Green’. Great attributes due to self-maintained habit and modest growth combined with excellent color. Grows 3’ x 3’. Zone 5-7.

B. 'Green Mountain'. Hardy, upright, pyramidal, easily shaped, tightly branchedbox­wood. Rarely gets any winter burn. Can grow left alone to a height of 5' and a spread of 3'. Zone 5.

B. microphylla 'Koreana'(Wintergreen Box­wood). Another plant for a hardy Knot garden. Fragrant flowers in April. Makes an excellent low formal hedge. Grows 2' tall and 2'-3' wide. Takes shearing well.

B. mierophylla asiaticum 'Winter Gem'.

Hardy evergreen boxwood holds green color through winter. Dark green oval-shaped leaves with compact growth habit, to 2' high, makes

this variety excellent for a small hedge. Takes sun to part shade. Zone 5.

B. sempiverens ‘Suffruiticosa’. A true dwarf boxwood. Slow growing shrub with a rounded habit. Small lustrous dark green leaves. Sheers well. Dense compact and very slow growing. Great for edging and Knot Gardens. Grows 2’-3’ tall and 2’-4’ wide. Zone 5-8.

B. s. ‘Variegata’. Variegation is out­standing, elegant plant, neat creamy white borders on every leaf. Compact uniform habit even without shearing but can get large, even­tually could mature at 8’ if left untouched. Works well in shady situations.

CALLICARPA(Beautyberry).

C. dichotoma' Early Amethyst'. (Early Amethyst Beautyberry). Early, bright purple ber­ries cover this great landscape plant. Can be used in mass or as a single specimen. rows 3'-4' tall and 2'­3' wide. Zone5.

CARYOPTERIS - Bluebeard

C. incana 'Jason', Sunshine Blue. A very good improvement over 'Worcester Gold'. This is a stronger growing plant with larger, brighter sunny yellow foliage. Its rich amethyst blue flowers are a great contrast to the foliage. Grows to 3'. Zone 5.

C. ‘Grand Bleu’. Dark green glossy foliage contrasts nicely with deep blue flowers. A muta­tion of Heavenly Blue with an upright growth habit. Grows to 3 and one-half feet. Zone 5.

‘10 -C. ‘Longwood Blue’. A Plant of Merit.Silvery foliage. Violet blue flowers that bloom for a long time. Tremendous! Grows 2’-4’ tall and wide. Zone 5-9.

CLETHRA-Summersweet. Zone 3-9.

C. alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (Summersweet) Zone 3. A breakthrough in flowering Clethra The deep pink flowers don't fade to white. Fragrance and yellow fall color add to its beauty Summersweet is one of the best mid-summer flowering plants. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. Mature plants 3'-6'.

C. 'Hummingbird' (Dwarf Summersweet) Zone 4-9. An outstanding plant with glossy foliage and dense mounded habit. Valued for its mid-summer fragrant white flowers. Tolerant of heavy shade and moist situations. Mature height 3' spreads 3'-4'.

CORNUS (Dogwood)

C. stolinifera 'Arctic Fire'. PW Color Choice  A new compact selection of the ever popular 'Baileyi' red stem dogwood. Dark red winter twigs and a compact, non-suckering habit. Grows 3'-4' Sun to part shade. Zone 3.

C. ‘Grace’ (Cotinus x dummeri). A real Gem! Attractive new leaves emerge an intense wine-red and mature to dusky-reddish-blue. Its bright orange-red fall color is spectacular. Masses of extremely large, deep pink panicles cover this beauty in early summer. Use as a large shrub o train into a small tree. Can grow to 10’-15’. Zone 4.

C. coggygria ‘Young Lady’. A Proven Winners Selection. Profuse bloomer from June through August. Excellent orange-red fall color The plant also works well in patio planters and urns as a great accent specimen. This beauty lives to Bloom! Can mature to 8’-10’. Zone 4.

C. x 'Golden Spirit'. A new yellow leafed smokebush from the Netherlands. The golden yellow leaves transform to shades of coral, orange and red in autumn. The leaves do not scorch in direct sunlight. Grows 8'-10'. Zone 5.

COTONEASTER

C. adpressus 'Tom Thumb'.  A low cushion forming plant with glossy dark green leaves. Great for a rock garden or at the edge of the garden creeping over a wall or path. Pink flowers and red fruit. Superb red autumn foliage. Grows 2"-6" tall and 18" wide. Zone 4.

Daphne x burkwoodi 'Carol Mackie'. 2'-3 tall, 3'-4' wide. Foliage is green with cream colored margins. Clusters of fragrant pink half-inch wide flowers in May. Fruit red berries one-third inch wide. Requires a cool, dry or well drained site and preferably alkaline soil. Excessive moisture must be avoided. Sun or partial shade. Zone 4-8.

DEUTZIA

D. gracilis 'Duncan' Chardonnay Pearls. Attractive, crisp, lime-yellow foliage provides sea son long garden color long after the pure white pearl-like buds explode into a shower of fragrant spring time flowers. An attractive compact shrub with lots of impulse appeal. Great for the perennial garden or shrub border. Grows 20"-36"tall. Part shade Hardy Zone 5.

DIERVILLA

D. sessilifolia ‘Cool Splash’.

Bush Honeysuckle has clusters of yellow trum­pets atop the striking variegated foliage that holds even in the shade. This densely branched deciduous shrub forms underground suckers, and it is tolerant of inhospitable soil types. Grows 3’-4’ tall and wide. Zone 4-7.

E. Alatus 'compactus'(Dwarf Burning Bush). Zone 4-8. Dwarf form of winged burning bush. Bushy, compact, corky barked plant. Excellent for hedges. Brilliant scarlet fall color. Mature height 5', spreads 5'-6'. Grows in sun or shade.

E. fortunei ‘Gold Splash’. A Proven Winner Color Choice Selection. A sport of ‘Em­erald ‘NGold’ with big round leaves displaying a thick deep golden-yellow edge. Very showy and excellent hardiness. Grows 18”-24”ta[[. Zone 5.

E. fortunei 'Interbolwiji' (Blondy Euonymus). A truly outstanding dwarf evergreen shrub — features dark green foliage with a large yellow center. An exciting accent or low hedge. Grows 12"-15" high by 2' wide.

F. ‘Show Off’ (F. x ‘Mindor). Proven Winner Color Choice Selection. ‘Show Off’ has abundant, large, golden flowers and dark green foliage. A compact, rounded plant with a full and showy flower display from the ground up. Grows 3’-6’. Zone 3.

F.x intermedia ‘Goldilocks’. Compact size and stiff vertical flowers make for an attrac­tive plant. Purple fall hues in fall extend the interest. Good for a low hedge or spring accent. Grows 2’ tall. Zone 5-8.

Hamamelis vernalis (Vernal Witch Hazel). An unusual shrub or small tree because of its early flower date. The small ribbon-like brilliant yellow flowers that are very fragrant open late January through February-March and are effec­tive for 3 to 4 weeks. The petals roll up on very cold days and in a protective sense, avoid freeze damage. Does well in full sun or three-fourths shade and likes moist situations and will grow admirably in poorly drained, clay soils. The leaves are medium to dark green in summer and turn to an outstanding golden yellow in fall that lasts for 2 to 3 weeks. An upright, rounded shape to 6'-10' tall and wide.

H. miconioides.   A new garden species from China. This shrub has be­come the horticultural rage in the Northeast and Chicago area. A handsome plant with a habit that is multi-stemmed and upright-spreading with a cloudlike canopy. This shrub (or small tree) has dark glossy leaves, exfoliating bark, and fragrant creamy-white late summer flowers. Its best at­tribute is its persistent, showy, reddish-pink se­pals that are showy from October to November. Best growth occurs in moist soils and full sun, but is adaptable to dry, acid soils and at least semi-shade. Use as an accent, in shrub borders, or use in groupings.Grows 10' to 20' high, less in spread slightly. Zones 5-8.

HIBISCUS Syriacus, Rose of Sharon

H. s 'Floru' Violet Satin. A richly colored plant with large single, deep violet-pink flowers adorned with a prominent red center. A strong growing plant from France.

H. s. ‘Little Kim’. A Proven Winner. The only miniature Rose of Sharon. A unique little shrub with dainty little white flowers punc­tuated with a showy red eye. Flowers last for three days instead of the typical one day before falling. Great for mixed containers, mixed pe­rennial beds, or for around decks. Mature height is 3’-4’. Zone 5-8.

H. s 'Matina' Blue Satin. Absolutely the best blue! Its large, single, rich royal blue flowers are certain to draw attention. A strong growing, uni­form plant with rich color. From the Netherlands.

H. s. 'Notwoodone' Lavender Chiffon.A whole new look! Large, single lavender flowers adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. From England.

H. s. 'Notwoodtwo' White Chiffon. Breathtak­ing! Large single white flowers adorned with a lacy center. Has a strong growth habit.

HYDRANGEA

H. arborescens 'Annabelle'. Zone 3-9. Se­lected by J. C. McDaniel of the U. of I. for its extremely large inflorescences, to 12" in diam­eter. Prefers partial shade and may require supple­mental watering in summer. The big bold snow ball flowers gradually change from green to pure white. Flowers on new wood. Height 4'-5', spreads 3'-5'.

H. a. 'Dardom' White Dome. Clouds of big, dome shaped, lacy white blooms create a truly Victorian effect. A strong growing plant with rich dark green leaves, and strong stems which hold the blooms upright, even after a heavy rain. From the Netherlands. Sun to part shade. Grows 4'-6' Zone 4.

H. a. ‘Incrediball’. Clusters of massive white flowers on sturdy stalks in summer. Flow­ers the size of basketballs open a Key lime color that matures to a creamy white. Grows 4’-5’ tall and 4’-6’ wide. Zone 3-7.

H. a. ‘Invincibelle Spirit’. Produces loads of hot pink flowers from early summer to frost. For each plant sold, a one dollar donation goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Best grown in part shade to shade. Grows 3’-4’ tall. 4’-5’ wide. Zone 3-7.

HYDRANGEA paniculata - Panicled Hydran­gea. Zone 4.

H. paniculata is easy to grow. Used properly in the landscape, these species can be quite el­egant. It is extremely adaptable and will grow in acid and alkaline, moist and dry soils as long as drainage is respectable. It even prospers in the heavier clay and clay loam soils of the Midwest.

H. paniculata flowers on new growth. Pruning should be undertaken in the winter months. Old flowers can be removed in early fall as they are turning brown or earlier if you want to use them for dried flower arrangements.

H. p. 'Limelight'.Exquisite bright lime-green flowers. The color is breathtakingly beautiful and adds much needed color to the late summer land­scape. Excellent vigor and floriferous blooming Grows 6'-8'. Sun. Zone 3.

H. p. 'Little Lamb'. A special plant with the most delicate flowers ever seen on a H. paniculata. The flowers are like Pee Gee but  much smaller and forming smaller panicles that look like little lambs dancing above the foliage. Grows 6'-8'. Hardy Zone 4.

H. p. 'Pink Diamond'. Grows to 6'. Broad conical blooms are 12" by 8". A large flowered knock-out with pink buds that open white then rapidly turn a bright pink. This plant (at least from the photos) will make any plant person salivate

H. p ‘Pinky Winky’. Proven Winner, an incredible Hydrangea with unique, two-toned flowers, heads in mid-summer. Truly incredible sight to watch! The large 12”-16” long flower heads emerge white, turn pink and continue to push new white flowers from the tip of the panicle. Flowers are held upright on strong stems Blooms regardless of climate, soil, ph or prun­ing. Use as a specimen or spectacular flowering hedge. Grows 6’-8’. Zone 4.

H. p. ‘Snow Mountain’ TREE FORM Grown as a standard. Magnificent, large, lacy white flower heads make it a lovely accent in the garden. Grows 6’-8’, spreads 8’-10’. Zone 3-8.

‘10 - H. p ‘White Diamonds’. Glistening white panicles in the summer and fall. Dark-green leathery foliage displays increased heat and drought tolerance. Grows in Full Sun to par shade. Grows 4’-5’ tall and wide. Zone 3-8.

HYDRANGEA quercifolia-Oakleaf Hydran­gea. Zone 5-9.

A plant of excellent foliage and numerous white flower heads that fade to pink. The oak-like leaves turn a divine wine in autumn. Best planted in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in sun to par shade with some shade being the best choice Mulch to maintain a cool, moist root environ­ment.

Blooms in mid-July, flower clusters are erect panicles 4"-10" high, outer florets sterile. Leaves about the shape of Red Oak. White flowers turn pink in August. Will grow in sunny and dry conditions, but will do well in shade also.

H. q. 'Alice', Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea. A Michael Dirr introduction. Blooming with large 8"-10" long flowers that are creamy white aging to a lovely pink-rose color. Vigorous grower to 12' x 12'. Has a stunning burgundy-red fall color. Zone 5-9.

H. q. 'Sikes Dwarf". Grows 3'-4'. A low growing dwarf with handsome, closely spaced foliage and numerous white flower heads. Great  for smaller gardens. As a young plant, it may be somewhat tender and should be protected in Zone 5. Stems and buds may be injured when winter temp goes much below -10º.

H.q. 'Snow Queen', Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea. Big, bold and showy, 'Snow Queen’ blooms in June with large creamy white flower panicles that take on a hint of pink in late summer. Large, deeply lobed, oak-like leaves are another attribute that makes this plant a real standout. Grows 8' tall by 10' wide in a broadly pyramidal shape. Zone 5-9.

Of all the summer flowering shrubs, these cultivars offer the greatest color diversity and the boldest of blooms. Hydrangea macrophylla grows best in moist, well-drained soil and will benefit from partial shade. They are hardy to Zone 5, but flowering is more consistent in the north if the plants are grown in a microclimate and mulched over during the winter.

Untimely pruning can result in a lack of blooms. Flower buds are over-wintered on the previous year's growth. Shearing in the spring will remove the flower buds and you will have to wait another year. If shearing is necessary, do it right after flowering. Winter protection also protects the bud and will improve flowering. Hydrangea are fast and easy to grow.

H.m ‘Blushing Bride’. Pure white flow­ers mature to soft pink. Re-blooms on new wood for endless summer color. Grows best in part shade to shade. Grows 3’-6’ tall and wide. Zone 4-9.

H. m. ‘Color Fantasy’. Plants That Work™ introduction with large red flowers and shiny dark green foliage. Grows 30”-36” and 24” wide. Zone 5.

H. m. 'Endless Summer'. The first Big-leaf Hydrangea that blooms on both new and old wood for repeat blooming color all season long. The plant produces big, showy flower mops - clear pink blooms in alkaline soils and blue blooms in acidic soils with sufficient aluminum. If spent flowers are removed, the plant will bloom from June to frost. Unusually hardy, even in Zone 4 climates. Grows 3'-5' in width and height, making it an excellent choice as a border plant to define boundaries or planting areas, a foundation planting, or to provide a backdrop for other flowering plants.

H. m ‘Glowing Embers’. Fluorescent pink blooms are stunning against the rich dark foliage. Grow best in part shade to shade. Grows 2’-3’ tall, 3’-4’ wide. Zone 5-9.

H. m. ‘Lady In Red’. The lace-cap flowers open a pinkish white and turn a lush burgundy rose as they mature. The foliage is rich reddish-purple in the fall with distinctive red stems and veins through­out the growing season. A compact, mounded habit, high mildew resistance, and sturdy stems. Grows 3’ tall and wide. Zone 5.

H. m. ‘Lemon Daddy’. A sport from Big Daddy, this plant lights up the shade garden. The lemon yellow foliage is shiny and thick. The robust habit makes it a winner. Grows to 4’ x 4’. Zone 5.

H. m ‘Twist & Shout’. Lacy deep pink blooms on sturdy red stems and deep green foliage. A new lace cap member of the ‘Endless Summer’ family. Blooms on old and new wood. Best grown in partial shade. Grows 3’-4’ tall wide. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Mystical Beauty’. Beautifully col­ored fruits on perfectly branched varieties for your enjoyment, whether in the landscape or as cuts for the house. A large, salmon-pink berried form. Rust resistant. Grows in full sun. Main season of interest is fall. Grows 24”-30” tall and 30”-36” wide. Zone 5-9.

H. ‘Sunny Boulevard’. This tightly branched shrub is noted for its long bloom time, beginning in July and flowering until Septem­ber. The flowers are a rich yellow, small but numerous, and the leaves are willow-like. Full sun to part shade. Grows 2’-3’. Pruning best done after blooming in late summer. Drought resistant once established. Hardy Zone 4.

H. frondosum 'Sunburst'. Zone 5-7. A golden St. Johnswort variety that produces bright golden-yellow flowers from June to mid-October. Foli­age is a very handsome, distinct bluish green. An excellent border plant, the 'Sunburst' cultivar has proven superior in Midwest trials. Grows in full sun or shade, drought tolerant. Mature height 2'­3', spreads 2'-3'.

H. x. inodorum 'Albury Purple'. (Albury Purple St. Johnswort). The sensational new foliage of red-purple greens a bit as it ages. The yellow flowers produce red berries which even­tually turn black. Highly ornamental. Grows 4' tall by 3' wide. Zone 5.

I. verticillata 'Jim Dandy'. Formerly called "Dwarf Male". The male pollinator for all North­ern types, slow growing. Blooms heavily over an extended period. Pollinates Afterglow, Red Sprite and others. A Simpson introduction. Grows to 5'. Hardy to Zone 4.

I. verticillata 'Red Sprite'. 2001 Illinois Nurseryman's Assoc. SHRUB of the Year. Most dwarf of any Winterberry, with the largest fruit of all. Slow growing 3'-4' tall and broader than tall, bright red fruits to half inch in abun­dance, on very short stems. Leaves are broad, oval, small dark green. Deep red fruit is persistent through winter and edible to birds. Plant in full sun to part shade. Like moist, well-drained soil. Will grow in acidic or neutral, clay, loamy or sandy soil. Tolerates flooding. Jim Dandy and Apollo pollinate. Hardy Zone 4-8.

I. x meserveae 'Berri Magic'. This is Blue Princess with a Blue Prince branch grafted on to guarantee pollination for fruiting of bright red berries in the fall.

I. x meserveae 'Blue Prince'. Zone 5-9. Pol­linates 'Blue Angel' and 'Blue Princess'. Vigorous broad upright matures around 10'-12' by 8' wide. Also has the bright blue-green summer foliage that turns to a deep blue-purple in winter.

I. x meserveae 'Blue Princess'. Zone 5-9. The most prolific berry producer of the blue Hollies. Large, dark bluish green leaves on blue stems form a natural pyramid approximately 12' high by 9' wide. Remember hollies take shearing well if you want to keep the size down.

ITEA virginica (Sweepspire). Zone 5-9. Shrub valued for its racemes of fragrant white flowers that occur in June and July when few other shrubs are in flower. Prefers moist or wet areas and wil do well in sun or shade.

I. virginica 'Henry's Garnet'. An up- right, deciduous shrub that blooms profusely in June or July. A native plant excellent for naturalizing in moist or wet areas. Its foliage is bright green in summer changing to fluorescent red in fall. Mature size 4' x 10'. Can be trimmed to keep in check. Zone 5-9. Sun to part shade.

I. v. 'Little Henry' (Dwarf Sweetspire). This variety grows 18"-24" by 3'. The sweetly scented pure white flowers shoot like fireworks in the early summer horizon. Low mounded, compact stature is perfectly suited for flooding large banks beds and borders. If burning bush has good fall color, then this plant is a wildfire. What more could you want in a plant?

L. ‘Cherry Dazzle’. The first true red com­pact crape myrtle! Shiny red buds open to dazzling cherry red flowers in July - August and continue to fall. Resistant to mildew and leaf spot. ‘Cherry Dazzle’ has a restrained, compact, mounded habit that is 3’-5’ high and wide in 4-5 years. Grow full to part sun. Zone 6-9.

L. ‘Dazzle Me Pink’. This truly dwarf Crape Myrtle has been selected for its flower color, brilliant foliage, mildew resistance, vigor and nice compact growth habit. Flowers begin in July, and are bright pink in color. Now even limited space landscapes can benefit from the beauty that comes with a Crape Myrtle in full bloom. Grow in partial sun to full sun. Makes a nice large container plant; if used in the landscape, mulch well for the winter. Can grow to a height of 3’-4’. Zone 6-9. The Dazzle Crape Myrtle Series are from the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Plant Selections and Patented Releases called GEORGIA GEMS.

L. ‘Raspberry Dazzle’. Boasts raspberry red flowers in summer and although they are not as profusely borne as those of ‘Cherry Dazzle’, they are nevertheless impressive. Grows 4’-5’ tall and 2’-3’ wide in 4 to 5 years. May develop slight mildew-so spray if needed. Has a unique branching pattern. Full to part sun. Zone 6-9.

L. indica x faurieri hybrids. Zone 6. These

National Arboretum introductions exhibit special features: improved hardiness, mildew resistance, handsome exfoliating bark on the trunk larger foliage, larger flower trusses mid-season through fall, and excellent fall color from red orange to maroon. Deciduous in Zone 5. We offer three dwarf forms that grow 3'-to 10'. Probably threat as herbaceous perennials.

 x 'Hopi'. Winter hardy. Heavy blooms with pink flowers and good disease resistance.

x indica 'Acoma'. White flowered, cold hardy dwarf Grape Myrtle that can mature at 10 tall and 12' wide. Distinctive semi-pendulous habit with good fall color, long blooming period and disease resistant.

x. 'Zuni'. Dark lavender trusses of superior richness, overwhelm the erect branches 9' high, 8 wide. .

POTENTILLA  (Bush Cinque­foil). Zone 2-7.

Cultivars are known for their durability and hardiness. Most exhibit bright-yellow flowers that last into fall when other shrubs have long since finished flowering. Good landscape plants that can be used in many situations.

P. f. 'Goldfinger'. Grows 2'-3' tall by 3'-4' wide. A compact, mounded plant with large, showy deep yellow flowers in large numbers all summer long. Dark green foliage. One of the best!

RHAMNUS (Buckthorn)

R. frangula 'Ron Williams' FINE LINE. A really cool new plant. A narrow
upright habit with fern-like foliage. Use it to create narrow hedges or screens, or as an accent specimen or in a patio container. Good choice for the perennial garden, and its narrow habit makes it a great choice for entrances and patio gardens. This cultivar pro­duces very few fruit, none of which have been shown to be viable. This non-invasive cultivar is an excellent, responsible replacement for older weedy varieties. Grows up to 5'-7'. Can use in full sun to shade. Hardy to Zone 3.

RHODODENDRON

R. 'Nova Zembla'. The hardiest red. Grows sun to part shade. Mounding growth habit to 4'x3' in 5 years. Mature can be 12'x8'. Can take some shearing.

R. 'P.J.M.'. 4'-5' tall by 3'-5' wide. Masses of lavender blooms in early spring. Evergreen. Zone 4-7.

R. 'Stewartsonian'. Single, brick-red blooms on an upright plant. Blooms early. Mahogany foliage in fall. Mature height 3'-5'.

R. ‘Vulcan’. One of the last red rhodo­dendrons to bloom, with flowers of bright, fire-engine-red in late May. It grows into a magnifi­cent mound of green and is heat and sun tolerant. Vulcan grows well in part shade. Will handle full sun if extra water is used in summer. Rhodo­dendrons are shallow rooting so require regular watering during the summer, especially in late summer when flower buds form. Reaches 5’ in 10 years. It is sun and heat tolerant. Zone 5-9.

RHODODENDRON - R. AZALEA

R. Azalea ‘Elsie Lee’. Pretty double light lavender flowers in May. Blooms are similar to ‘Rosebud’. Grows 3’-4’ tall.

R. a. Exbury ‘Cannon’s Double’. En­glish hybrid Azalea with complex origin (Ameri­can Azalea species x r. molle) characterized by large trusses of trumpet-shaped flowers. ‘Cannon’s Double’ is a pink-orange flowering variety with mildew resistant glossy foliage. Grows 4’-7’ tall by 4’-5’ wide. Zone 5.

R. a. Exbury ‘Gilbrater’. This variety lights up the landscape with flame-orange, ruffled flow­ers in the spring. Grows 4’-7’ tall and spread width of 4’-5’. Zone 5.

R. a. japonica ‘Arabesk’. (Japanese Azalea). Vigorous, deciduous Azalea of upright habit. Trusses of widely funnel-shaped, often scented red flowers are borne just as the leaves emerge. Tolerates full sun. Can grow to mature 7’x7’. Zone 5-9.

R. Azalea ‘Lemon Lights’. Bright lemon-yellow flower. Grows 4’7’ tall and 4’-5’ wide. Zone 5-7. 

R. Azalea ‘Renee Michelle’. Clear pink blooms on a compact evergreen shrub. Grows 18”-24” tall and wide. Zone 5-7.

R. a. 'Rosebud'. Proven hardy, very popu­lar. Beautiful fully double rose-pink flowers on a dense, low growing plant. Especially showy in mass plantings; can also be used as a garden specimen. Mature size of up to 4' x 6' spread. Zone 5-8.

R. 'Girard Crimson'. One of the finer, new hardy evergreen azaleas. Large flowers of bright crimson blanket the foliage. Beautiful in a mixed color grouping or a real 'stand out' specimen Mature size of 4' x 5'. Zone 5-8.

A large, bold, broadleaf evergreen with a dense oval-rounded to rounded outline. Probably the most durable and easily grown rhododendron for most gardens. Makes a stunning show at the edges of woodlands, in naturalized situations, or in the shrub border.

R. ‘Catawbiense Boursalt’. Dark rose-lilac blooms. Mature height of 5’ x 3’-4’ spread.

R. ‘Lee’s Dark Purple’. Rich dark purple blooms are stunning against the deep green foliage Grows to 6’ tall by 4’ wide.

R. 'Purple Passion'. A beautiful plant. The first of a ruggedly hardy series of large leaved evergreen Rhododendrons from the mountain­sides of Western Pennsylvania. The well branched but compact plant is complemented by its lusciously brilliant violet-purple trusses. Indi­vidual florets are blushed by a bright white throat with burgundy spots. Disease resistance, neat habit and an abundance of blooms make this plan a must. 5-year size 4' x 3'. Mature size 6' x 4'. Zone 4-7.

R. aromatic 'Grolow', Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac. A useful shrub for ground cover and massing situations. It is adapted to the hottest driest conditions. Produces suckers and will create an almost impenetrable tangled mass of stems and leaves. Extremely adaptable to varied soils. With­stands sun or shade. Nice shrub for naturalizing ground cover, or border use. Grows 2' tall by 6'-8 wide. Zone 3-9.

R. typhina 'Laciniata'. Cut Leaf Staghorn Sumac. Very attractive cut-leaf form of Staghorn Sumac that can be used as an accent plant or in mass plantings. Grows 8' tall and spreads 12'-15'. Has green, finely divided foliage and beautiful orange and red fall colors.

R. typina 'Tiger Eyes'. Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac. An amazing spectacle of color. The new growth is  vivid chartreuse green, quickly chang­ing to bright yellow. The leaf stems are a fuzzy purplish-pink and form a dramatic contrast with the lemon lime foliage. The branches angle upward while the deeply cut leaflets drape downward giv­ing the whole plant a rather elegant, oriental look. The colors are absolutely magnificent in the fall as it turns luminous combo of yellow, orange and intense scarlet. Tough and easy to grow, Tiger Eyes differs from other Sumac in a number of ways. The most obvious being its small size, reach­ing a manageable height and width of just 6'. It spreads slowly and should not be considered inva­sive. Prefers full to part sun and is not particular about soil type and once established is quite drought tolerant. Zone 4-8.

S. cinerea 'Variegata' (Tricolour Wil­low). Decorative foliage of bright green splotched with white and yellow is very ornamental. New growth is pink tinged with red. Catkins in spring are an added bonus. Grows up to 6'-8' tall and wide. Zone 4.

SAMBUCUS-ELDERBERRY. Zone 3-9.

S. nigra 'Eva'. (BLACK LACE). A Proven Winner selection. Intense purple black foliage is finely cut, giving it an effect similar to that of Japanese maple. Soft pink flowers in spring contrast nicely with the dark leaves. They are followed by blackish red fall berries which can be harvested for making elderberry wine or jam, or left for the birds. Very cold hardy and easy to grow. Full sun for best color. It can be used as a dramatic accent plant, planted en masse for a trouble free hedge, or incorporated into the mixed or perennial border. Left alone it will reach up to 8' in height, but can also be pruned back each year to fit into more formal settings. Zone 4.

SORBARIA (Ural Falsespirea).

S. Sorbifolia. Looks much like a giant, white Astilbe with its bold and dramatic 6"-10" flowers during July and August. Bold tropical looking leaves and suckering habit. It is easy to grow and is site adaptable. Grows 5'-10'. Sun to part shade. Zone 3.

S. ‘Magic Carpet’. A neat compact mound with vibrant new red leaves. Clusters of small pink flowers contrast with the bright gold mature foliage. Rich russet fall color. Grows 18” tall, 2’ wide. Zone 4-9.

S. japonica ‘Double Play Artist’. You will love this plant from the moment it flushes in the spring. The blue-green foliage emerges a rich purple red setting it apart. The flowers are a rich, pure purple unlike others. The plant is a com­pact, full bodied mound. Grows 24”-30” tall.

S. j. 'Gold Mound'. Bright gold foliage, pink flowers, and a low mounding form. Grows to 2'. Zone 4.

S. media 'Darsnorm' (SNOW STORM) A Proven Winner selection. A superb new Spirea with abundant, large lacy white blooms in early spring. It literally is a snow storm. Superb blue green foliage complements the pure white flowers and then turns a blaze of oranges and reds in autumn. Mature size of 3'-4'. Zone 4.

S. x cineria ‘Grefsheim’. A lovely early

flowering spirea. It has a dense habit with arching branches. The flowers appear before the leaves in mid-spring, completely covering the shrub with small white flowers, the affect is of a light cloud. Foliage is soft green. Grows to a mature 4’ x 4’ if left un-sheared. Watch for pests and diseases and treat if needed. Zone 4-7

SYRINGIA-LILAC

S. meyeri 'Palibin' (Dwarf Korean Lilac). 4'-5'tall by 5'-7' wide. An unusual dwarf variety with excellent, uniform habit. Reddish- purple buds open to single, pale lilac, fragrant flowers. Profuse blooms at an early age. Zone 3-7.

S. patula 'Miss Kim'. 6'-7' tall by 5'-6' wide. A new, hardy lilac from Korea. Purple buds open to single, fragrant, pale lilac flowers when other lilacs have finished. Beautiful burgundy-red fall color. Zone 3-7.

S. vulgaris (Common Purple Lilac). 12'-15' tall by 8'-12' wide. Extremely fragrant, purple flowers in May. A perfect informal hedge or screen. Great as a cut flower. Zone 2-7.

S. x ‘Bloomerang’. A color choice plant. It is a remarkable new lilac with fragrant purple flowers that burst forth in spring and then again in midsummer and continue right up until frost. It has a compact, full growth habit and small leaves that make it the perfect shrub for smaller gardens. Grows 4’-5’ tall and 4’ wide. Full sun to partial shade. Hardy to Zone 3. Do not plant in heavy clay or wet soils.

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. ramossima 'Pink Cascade'. Masses of deep pink flowers create an ostrich plume effect in early summer. Light green foliage is juniper-like but soft and feathery. Tolerant of poor dry soils. The habit and flowering display is improved if it is cut back to the ground each winter. Can grow to 10'-15. Hardy Zone 3.

VIBURNUM

V. carlesii (Korean Spice Viburnum). Spicy sweet fragrance fills the air in early spring when the pink buds expand to white snowball flowers. Beautiful burgundy fall color is icing on the cake. Grows 6'-8'tall. Zone 4.

V. dentatum 'Christom' BLUE MUFFIN. A compact selection of Arrowwood Viburnum with glossy leaves and intense blue fruit in later sum­mer! Perfect for residential landscapes. Makes a great low hedge or foundation plant. Takes sun to part shade. Can grow 5'-7'. Zone 4.

V. ‘Winterthur’. A compact cultivar that typically grows to 6’ in cultivation. Features aro­matic white flowers in flat-topped clusters in April to May. Berries follow. Glossy leaves, maroon to dark red-purple foliage in the fall. No serious insect or disease problems. Zone 5-9.

V. o. 'Nanum' (Dwarf European Cran­berrybush). Zone 4-8. A selected dwarf form of Viburnum opulus. An extremely dense mounded form, requires no trimming. Foundation plant or low hedge. Does well in sun or light shade and wet or heavy soils. Rarely flowers. Mature height 2'-3', spreads 2'-4'. Good filler for mass plantings or as a hedge.

V. plicatum 'Mariesii' (Mariesii)Doublefile  Viburnum). Zone 5-8. Broadly rounded form 6' 8' high, 8'-10' wide. In spring, its tiered horizontal branches magnificently display showy, large white bloom clusters. Fall foliage is reddish purple. Sun or shade. An outstanding deciduous flowering shrub!
 
V.p. 'Shasta'. Shasta Doublefile Viburnum An aristocrat among flowering shrubs. Horizontal growth growing twice as wide as high. Large white masses of white flowers in May, one-third large than other cultivars. Fruit scarlet in late July and August, changing to black, and are a favorite food of birds. Provide ample moisture for this variety Use as an understory shrub, in borders, or as a specimen. Grows 6' tall by 10'-12' wide. Zone 5-8

V. p. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'. I blooms continuously! Compact habit and charming red fruit in the autumn. From Japan. A little more compact than 'Watanabei' but otherwise identical. Sun to part shade. 4'-6'. Zone 5

V. x burkwoodii 'Mohawk'. A gardenia-like fragrance abounds during this plants spring bloom period. Dark red flower buds open to show lovely white petals with reddish blotches on reverse side This compact shrub reaches a mature height of 7 with equal spread. Hardy Zone 5-8.

V.x ‘Cayuga’. An improved cultivar o ‘Carlesii’ with a denser growth habit and very fragrant, white flowers opening from pink buds Grows 4’-6’, spreads 6’-8’.

V. x juddi, Judd Viburnum. Lovely blooms in spring are highly fragrant, the buds are a dark pink and open to white. Forms a large rounded shrub with dark green foliage which has good disease resistance to bacterial leaf spot. Can grow 6'-8' tall with a spread of 4'-6'. Zone 5-8.

V. x rhytidophylloides ‘Alleghany.’ The dark green, leathery foliage is an excellent foil for a host of small, yellowish-white flowers in late May and early June, as well as brilliant red fruit in September. It has a wide range of hardiness and landscape uses. Can grow to 10’ tall and wide Prefers a moist, well drained soil in full sun to par shade. Extremely windy sites should be avoided Hardy Zone 5-8.

W. ‘Dark Horse’. A compact, dark leaved, pink-flowered variety. Grows only 2’-3 tall and wide. Is a dense, rounded shrub that works well in smaller spaces. Best in full sun Hardy Zone 3-8.

W. ‘My Monet’. This dwarf masterpiece i a sport of W. Florida ‘Tango’. Its tight habit and colorful foliage makes it very versatile. It adds a splash of color to semi shady areas. Grows to 12’ 18’. Hardy to Zone 4.

W. f. 'Rubidor'. Bright, neon yellow foliage and ruby red flowers make it a real attention grabber. Grows 4'-5'. Recommended part-shade in hot situations but we have it in full sun and does well. Zone 4.

W. x ‘Fine Wine’. Proven Winners Color Choice. The next generation of Wine and Rose with the same great dark burgundy foliage, but with a compact mounded habit. It’s a refined plant with smaller leaves, abundant pink flowers and excellent texture. A great plant for the front of the border, the perennial bed, or used as a foundation plant. Grows 2’ tall and wide. Zone 5.