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Buckthorn - Fine Line-
Rhamnus frangula GRon WilliamsG (PP14,791)
The FINE LINE- Buckthorn, ‘Rhamnus frangula ‘Ron Williams’ (PP14,791) , is a great new landscape plant. FINE LINE combines the feathery foliage of ‘Aspenifolia’ with the narrow upright habit of ‘Columnaris.’ Use FINE LINE in narrow hed
Rhododendron - Haaga
Rhododendron Haaga
The Rhododendron Haaga, ‘Haaga Rhododendron’, is a new, hardy, dwarf variety from the University of Helsinki, Finland. It produces dark pink flowers which contrast nicely with the dark green, coarse foliage. The Haaga will begin to bloom in May. This plant needs excellent drainage, mulching and a peat moss soil additive. Roots will rot in poorly drained soil. It will not do well in windy sites. This dense evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. The large groups of showy pink flowers appear on even young plants. The Haaga is a very effective accent plant.
Rhododendron - Helsinki University
Rhododendron - Helsinki University
Rhododendron ‘Helsinki University’
The Rhododendron Helsinki University, ‘Rhododendron ‘Helsinki University’, produces bright pink flowers that are freckled with red. The bushes burst into bloom in late May to early June. The glossy green mature foliage opens in red tones on young plants. The Helsinki University is an evergreen with upright growth and it is super hardy. Plant in well-drained soil, in a sheltered location protected from north wind.
Rhododendron - Cloudland
Rhododendron Impeditum
The Rhododendron Cloudland, ‘Rhododendron Impeditum’, is a compact, mounded evergreen plant with silver-gray green foliage. The bright purple-blue flowers bloom early spring on old growth. Plant in well-drained soil, in a sheltered location protected from north wind. Protect from winter wind and afternoon sun. This plant requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil to prosper.
Rhododendron - Nova Zembla
Rhododendron ‘Nova Zembla’
The Rhododendron Nova Zembla, ‘Rhododendron ‘Nova Zembla’, is a dense-growing, small evergreen shrub that displays large trusses of flowers. The red flowers will appear in mid spring. The Nova Zembla is very effective as an accent plant. For best results, feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom and keep the roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. This plant will attract butterflies and other wildlife. It is generally heat and sun tolerant and perhaps the most widely grown and successful red hybrid for harsh climates.
Rhododendron - Pohjolas Daughter
Rhododendron - Pohjolas Daughter
Rhododendron ‘Pohjola’s Daughter’
The Rhododendron, Pohjola’s Daughter, ‘Rhododendron ‘Pohjola’s Daughter’, exhibits large fuchsia-pink buds that open shell pink and slowly turn white. Pohjola’s Daughter is very hardy and flowers in early-midseason. The low mounding habit of this plant allows for placement in a myriad of landscapes. Pohjola’s Daughter is a low dense bush, growing about 3 feet high, with much forking and it is often broader than it is tall. Rhododendron like acidic soils that are high in organic matter. High organic content assures that the soil will retain moisture, yet also drain well when too wet. These optimum conditions are typically achieved by planting into soil that has been amended with generous quantities of peat moss or organic materials.
Azalea - Pink and Sweet
Rhododendron viscosum ‘Pink and Sweet’
Pink and Sweet Azalea, Rhododendron viscosum ‘Pink and Sweet’, extends the season with color since it is a late-blooming azalea. Purplish-pink flowers have a golden flare in the throat and a spicy sweet fragrance. Striking blossoms are set off by deep green foliage that turns red each fall. These sweet azaleas are so well named since they are lovely and very fragrant. Few landscape plants are more colorful than Pink and Sweet or offer as many opportunities for your landscape. Pink and Sweet performs best in well drained, acid, organic soil that maintains a uniform moisture level all year. It grows 4 feet wide and 3 feet wide. Site selection is very important. Azaleas prefer light to moderate shade and watering newly planted azaleas is essential. This is especially true when planting in spring. Their shallow roots will dry out quickly during periods of limited rainfall.
Sumac - Fragrant
Rhus aromatica
The Fragrant Sumac, Rhus aromatica, is a small shrub, most commonly encountered on limestone uplands, occasionally on acidic sites. It occasionally reaches tree size. Fragrant sumac is a pioneer species, establishing rapidly from seed after heavy distu
Sumac - Flameleaf
Rhus copallina
The Flameleaf Sumac, Rhus copallina, is a shrub or occasionally a small tree. When left alone it will often form thickets. It is widespread in open uplands along fence rows and in waste places. It is a prolific sprouter after a fire. Leaves have a winged axis and turn flame red to dark purple in the fall, hence the common name. Fruit matures in late summer remaining attached into winter and is eaten by many species of birds and white-tailed deer. White-tailed deer also use it as a browse.
Sumac - Smooth
Rhus glabra
The Smooth Sumac, Rhus glabra, is a shade-intolerant pioneer on heavily disturbed sites, and is particularly common along road and railroad rights-of-way. Usually in clumps of several to many individuals in a clone, rarely more than 25 stems in one clone. Sumac will often be found within the first year following fire. Smooth sumac is a short-lived pioneer, which reproduces clonally via root suckers. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Growth is rapid. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can persist for centuries. Fruit is important as winter bird food. This is an important deer browse species. It is suited to group plantings in small to large yards. It is especially useful in attracting birds to naturalized yards.
Sumac - Cutleaf Smooth
Rhus glabra ‘Laciniata’
The Smooth Sumac, Rhus glabra ‘Laciniata’, is a shade-intolerant pioneer on heavily disturbed sites, and is particularly common along road and railroad rights-of-way. Usually in clumps of several to many individuals in a clone, rarely more than 25 stems in one clone. Sumac will often be found within the first year following fire. Smooth sumac is a short-lived pioneer, which reproduces clonally via root suckers. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Growth is rapid. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can persist for centuries. Fruit is important as winter bird food. This is an important deer browse species. It is suited to group plantings in small to large yards. It is especially useful in attracting birds to naturalized yards.
Sumac - Skunkbush
Rhus trilobata
Skunkbush Sumac, rhus trilobata, is a native plant that has small yellow flowers in spring that produce small red fruits in late summer. The bright green foliage turns yellow, orange and scarlet in the fall. This xeriscape plant has an upright ascending form that grows 3-6 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. Skunkbush fruits, which persist through fall and winter, provide a food for birds and small mammals when other foods are scarce or unavailable. It may form dense thickets that provide good hiding and nesting cover for small birds and mammals. Skunkbush has been widely planted at recreation sites, rest areas, and roadsides. It is useful for windbreaks, shelterbelts, and because of the strong root development, for erosion control. It is generally drought tolerant.
Sumac - Staghorn
Rhus typhina
The Staghorn Sumac, Rhus typhina, is the most well-known sumac. Its branches resemble deer antlers. Staghorn sumac reaches 25 feet in height at maturity with an equal spread. It is not as tolerant of poorly drained soils as other sumacs. The large dark crimson - or rarely orange to yellow - pinnate leaves of this sumac have 15-31 narrow, leaflets that can be up to (6″) long. The stems and fruits of Staghorn Sumac are densely hairy, as in the “velvet stage” of a stag’s antlers. These colorful, nonpoisonous shrubs or small trees are rhizomatous. The large clumps form bright splashes of color along forest margins, road banks, and fencerows and in old fields over much of the Appalachians.
Sumac - Tiger Eyes- Cutleaf Staghorn
Sumac - Tiger Eyes- Cutleaf Staghorn
Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’ (PP16,185)
The Tiger Eyes Sumac, Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’ (PP16,185), is a Bailey Nurseries introduction. Tiger Eyes is a beautiful golden-leafed form of Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac. New growth is a lively chartreuse green, quickly changing to yellow, both colors contrasting nicely with the rosy-pink leaf stems. The branches angle upward while the deeply cut leaflets drape downward, giving it a rather oriental look. As magnificent as the summer colors are, the dramatic effect of yellow, orange and intense scarlet in autumn are unparalleled.
Sumac - Cutleaf Staghorn
Rhus typhina ‘Laciniata’
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac, Rhus typhina ‘Laciniata’, is an attractive cutleaf plant that can be used as an accent or in mass plantings. The finely divided, green foliage turns a beautiful orange and scarlet-red in fall. It forms a wide spreading shape at maturity. This xeriscape sumac cultivar is a large, open, spreading shrub or small tree which typically grows 18 feet tall and 12-15′ in width. Fruit clusters persist through the winter, providing some colorful interest and this fruit is attractive to wildlife. Cutleaf Staghorn has no serious insect or disease problems. Plant massed for stabilizing embankments or for hard-to-cover areas with poorer soils or for naturalizing in wild areas. Grows best in average, dry to medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Alpine Currant
Ribes alpinum
The Alpine Currant, Ribes alpinum, is a very hardy hedge plant that can be kept trimmed to any desired height from 18 inches to 4 feet. The abundant green, glossy foliage forms a dense hedge. Grows well in sun or shade and is rarely bothered by insects or plant diseases. The Alpine Currant can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50- Fahrenheit. It does well in dry soils. Alpine currant is drought tolerant
Alpine Currant - Green Mound
Ribes alpinum ‘Green Mound’
Green Mound Alpine Currant, Ribes alpinum ‘Green Mound’, leafs out in early spring and has clean, dark green foliage throughout the summer. It creates a beautiful low maintenance hedge with its disease resistant foliage. Green Mound is a mounding, compact, dense, spineless, deciduous shrub that grows to 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. The species is a dioecious shrub which requires both male and female plants for fruit production (an inedible, scarlet berry). Green Mound is a male cultivar which obviously bears no fruit. Grow this plant in sun or shade with normal to moist soil. It is a tough and hardy dwarf shrub that adapts well to urban conditions and makes an excellent small hedge. Can also be massed in the shrub border and effective in shady woodland areas. It is very winter hardy.
Currant - Yellow Flowering
Ribes aureum
Yellow Flowering Currant, ‘Ribes aureum’, is an attractive shrub with fragrant yellow flowers in spring followed by black berries in late summer. Green summer foliage turns scarlet-red in the fall. Valued for its foliage and flowers, Yellow Flowering Currant has yellow flowers that are popular with hummingbirds. It has yellow berries that turn black as they ripen and are quite tasty. This xeriscape plant tolerates a range of light exposures and soil types and can be used on difficult sites, but make sure they have good drainage. These drought tolerant plants don’t want wet feet. It grows 6 feet in height and width and makes a neat clean bush.
Rugosa Rose
Rosa Rugosa
The Rugosa Rose, ‘Rosa Rugosa’, is also called the Saltspray Rose is a favorite for creating the ultimate impenetrable hedge. It has beautiful pink flowers that continually bloom from June through August and are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in size. The Rugosa Rose develops 1 inch red berries in August which last through the winter to provide food for wildlife. It is a fast growing expanding by up to 2 feet per year and is suitable for any soil conditions. Be careful though, the Rugosa Rose is covered with thorns which only add to it’s widespread use as a hedge.
Pussy Willow - French
Salix caprea
The French Pussy Willow, Salix caprea, grows well in almost any soil but it is a good idea to supplement it with peat moss, leaf mold or compost. They require full sun to thrive, but will survive in the shade as well. As with most willows, they do bes
Pussy Willow - Silver
Salix chaenomeloides
The Silver Pussy Willow, Salix chaenomeloides, is a handsome shrub with large red flower buds that develop into silky pink catkins. Reddish brown leaves mature to a dark blue green. This easy-to-grow willow has 2-1/2- to 3-inch-long catkins that emerge in early spring from dark red buds. At first silvery gray, the catkins take on a pink cast as they age. Equally significant are the rich mahogany-red stems, which add interest to the garden in winter. The plant prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil.
Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
The Pussy Willow, Salix discolor, this form of Pussy Willow has silver catkins. This fast growing shrub is suitable for wet areas grow well in almost any soil. They require full sun to thrive, but will survive in the shade as well. As with most willows, they do best when given lots of water. Although they can be allowed to grow unpruned, the plant will benefit from regular pruning after blooming. Flowers form on the previous season’s growth, not on new growth so do not prune until the flowers have faded. For early bloom, cut branches of pussy willows may be brought in and set in a water filled vase in a sunny window anytime after the middle of January. The catkins will develop and make a nice display for a considerable time. This is the hardiest Pussy Willow that there is.
Pussy Willow - Pink
Salix discolor ‘Rosea’
The Pink Pussy Willow, Salix discolor rosea, this form of Pussy Willow has pale pink catkins. This fast growing shrub is suitable for wet areas grow well in almost any soil. They require full sun to thrive, but will survive in the shade as well. As with most willows, they do best when given lots of water. Although they can be allowed to grow unpruned, the plant will benefit from regular pruning after blooming. Flowers form on the previous season’s growth, not on new growth so do not prune until the flowers have faded. For early bloom, cut branches of pussy willows may be brought in and set in a water filled vase in a sunny window anytime after the middle of January. The catkins will develop and make a nice display for a considerable time.
Willow - Japanese
Salix Integra Flamingo
The Japanese Willow, ‘Salix Integra Flamingo’, produces beautiful pink foliage all season long. The outer leaves turn a bright pink while the inner leaves are green and white. The Japanese Willow has 4 season interest. In the spring, before it leafs out, it produces hundreds of slender catkins that contrast brilliantly against the deep red stems. Then you see the pink summer foliage and in the fall and winter the striking red stems. You may prune the plant back for another flush of pink foliage later in the season. Regular pruning will promote a denser and bushier plant. Great as a container plant.
Willow - Dappled
Salix Integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’
The Dappled Willow, Salix Integra ‘Hakuro-Nishiki’, also known as Variegated Willow, is a small shrub that produces leaves that are variegated when they are young. The young branches grow out of the crown in all directions and will begin drooping slightly. This plant displays good winter interest with coral and red stems that contrasts with the landscape. Like all Willows, it thrives in moist soils. Prune in early spring to promote its elegant display and prune to promote variegated foliage. The Dappled Willow is a superb accent plant and it will be a focal point in beds and borders. The Variegated Willow is also used for foundation plantings, alongside water features and natural areas. Good in containers, also.
Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’
The Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow, Salix purpurea ‘Nana’, is a fast grower and it will tolerate wet soil conditions.This shrub provides quantities of slender, upright stems which makes for a soft looking shrub which waves beautifully in the wind. To keep it looking it’s best, provide regular pruning. The blue-green leaves are very attractive on the mounded shape. A fine textured shrub.
Elderberry - American
Sambucus canadensis
The American Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, is a deciduous, upright shrub. It produces black or purple berries that are great for wildlife and jams and jellies. It has light gray or brown bark and is arching in form. Produces attractive flowers and berries all season long. Flattened panicles of small white flowers are produced in midsummer. This plant is a showy ornamental ideal for the garden. The American Elderberry has a fast growth rate. It grows up to 12 feet in height and 10 feet in spread. Prefers moist soil and full sun. Native to North America.
Elderberry - Adams Elder
Sambucus canadensis ‘Adams’
Adams Elder, Sambucus canadensis ‘Adams’, is a broad rounded shrub with white flowers. It blooms in June, followed by clusters of blue to black berries in August. The berries are excellent for making pies, jam and wine. This deciduous, upright shrub grows to 12′ tall and wide. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Water regularly and do not overwater since it requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. A vigorous productive plant, it is only partially self-fertile and so needs a pollinator. Fruit set is improved when more than one cultivar is planted. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Elderberry - Golden Elder
Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’
Golden Elder, Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’, is a hardy, rapid growing shrub with bright golden yellow leaves. The clusters of tiny white flowers in spring are followed by bright red fruits in August. These fruits are excellent for making pies, jam and wine. This broad rounded shaped shrub grows in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, and grows 8-12 feet in height and width. The best golden foliage color is created in full sun. Golden Elder tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, humus soils. Perhaps best when massed in naturalized areas where suckering spread is acceptable. Also effective in shrub borders, roadside plantings, wet or low areas or as a screen.
Elderberry - York
Sambucus canadensis ‘York’
York Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis ‘York’, has the largest fruit and is most productive of any elderberry. The sweet fruit is excellent for making pies, jams and wine. Elderberry fruit makes incredible juice that has wonderful flavor and are very high in Vitamin C. Fruit set improved when more than one cultivar is used. It does well paired with ‘Adams’ Elderberry. Be sure to give it lots of room if planted in rich garden soil. It has bright green foliage and grows in full sun to part shade in moist, garden soil. Prune in late winter to desired shape and size. To control size, you can cut them back to the ground each year, as they bloom on new and old wood. It grows 8 to10 feet tall and 10 to 12 feet wide and becomes a beautiful ornamental, upright shrub. Use it as an accent plant, shrub border. hedge or naturalistic planting. This hardy shrub attracts birds.
Elderberry - Black Lace
Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’
The Elderberry Black Lace, ‘Sambucus nigra ”Eva’ PPAF 15,575, is an award winning shrub, resembling the Japanese Maple. Adaptable to most soils, lime being one, it has a plant height of 3-6′. The dark purple, finely cut foliage looks great all year long. Flowering appears in June, and the attractive pink blooms contrasts well against its foliage. The Black Lace is extremely easy to grow and a very popular plant for the landscape. The uses for this plant are endless. Grow it as a shrub, as a bold perennial or train it into a small tree. It’s colorful, versatile and easy to grow. Prune if desired. So beautiful and so unique, Black Lace was named the “Best New Plant” of 2006 at the NMPro ANLA New Plant Pavilion. Protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights - propagation prohibited.
Elderberry - Red Berried Elder
Elderberry - Red Berried Elder
Sambucus pubens
Red Berried Elder, ‘Sambucus pubens’, has an upright, irregular shape and is great for the wildlife as the fruit is not edible for people. Yellow-white flowers in spring form attractive scarlet fruit in June. The fruit on this elderberry is edible for humans only after it has been cooked. Red Berried Elderberry develops into a vase-shaped form as it ages . It is very hardy and can grow in full sun to full shade. Its dark green summer foliage makes it a nice accent plant, shrub border, hedge or naturalistic planting. This native shrub of Minnesota attracts birds and grows 10-12 feet in height with a width of 8-15 feet.
Elderberry - Black Beauty
Sambuscus nigra
The Elderberry Black Beauty, ‘Sambucus nigra’, a Proven Winners selection, displays intense purple-black foliage for season long interest and color. The fragrant pink flowers are grouped in masses over 10 inches across and virtually cove the plan in early summer. Black Beauty produces dark purple berries in late summer that attract songbirds. Use this plant as a shrub or train it into a small tree. This will catch your eye!
Buffaloberry - Silver
Shepherdia argentea
Silver Buffaloberry, ‘Shepherdia argentea’, is an ornamental shrub that has silvery new growth and thorny branches. The orange-red berries can be used for fine jellies. It has a rounded shape and yellow-white flowers. It makes an excellent hedge or specimen plant. This drought tolerant shrub or small tree, typically grows 8-12 feet tall and as wide. Its silver-green leaves give it spring and summer interest, but its silver stems and red to yellow fruit make it attractive all winter long. It is as tough as nails and is not susceptible to any particular pest or disease. It’s an underused plant that deserves more attention. It likes full sun, moderate water, tolerant of cold, wind, alkaline soil, and standing water. It has edible berries that the birds love.
False Spirea
Sorbaria sorbifolia
The False Spirea, ‘Sorbaria sorbifolia’, also known as Ural False Spirea, produces sprays of beautiful white flowers in late spring and early summer. Ural false spirea is a coarse, suckering, deciduous shrub. The leaves are deep green and quite attractive. Remove root suckers promptly to avoid unwanted spread. Prune in late winter to early spring. The False Spirea may be cut close to the ground to rejuvenate new growth. Use this plant for naturalizing in areas where it can be allowed to spread. Mass for erosion control on banks and slopes. Also useful in screens or shrub borders.
Ash Leaf Spirea
Sorbaria sorbifolia
Ash Leaf Spirea, ‘Sorbaria sorbifolia’, is a fast growing plant that has large plumes of creamy white flowers in June. These grow atop the deep green, fern-like foliage. It spreads quickly and is an excellent plant for soil retention. It prefers a moist, well-drained, organic soil. This deciduous shrub is multi-stemmed and grows 6-8 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide. Spireas are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow since they are tolerant of many soils, except extremely wet. The plant also likes mulch and summer watering and prefers full sun to partial shade. Spireas are great for mass plantings or groupings, screens or border shrubs.
Ash Leaf Spirea - Sem
Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ (16,336)
Sem Ash Leaf Spirea, Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ (16,336), is a pinkish-red, fern-like spring foliage that unfurls along deep pink stems . In July and August the neat, round shrub covers itself with creamy white blossoms. This dwarf variety makes a wonderful low hedge, or a great accent. Sem is an improvement from older Sorbaria varieties. Compact, better-branched, and more dense than others, it creates a tight, bushy little mound in the garden, making a fine low hedge or accent planting as well as a shrub border. It is elegant, space-saving, and beautiful! Sem forms a neat 3 to 4 foot shrub in the partly shaded garden, which adds a nice texture. This shrub is easy to grow and quite adaptable, thriving in any well-drained soil. It is especially valuable for northern climates.
Spiraea - Crisp Leaf
Sp x bumalda ‘Crispa’
The Spirea ‘Crisp Leaf’, Spiraea x bumalda ‘Crispa’, have pink flowers in large clusters. One of its distinquishing characteristics is the new growth, which is burgundy-red.Distinguished by their size, bloom color and season of bloom, spireas all have small leaves and fine, twiggy branches. Once established, they are drought tolerant.
Spiraea - Darts Red
Sp x bumalda ‘Dart’s Red’
The Spirea ‘Dart’s Red’, Spiraea x bumalda ‘Dart’s Red’, is a deciduous semi-evergreen shrub. It is a low growing shrub with rounded shape. The thin branches give Dart’s Red a very dense appearance. The young leaves have a pinkish red color and become dark green at maturity.Distinguished by their size, bloom color and season of bloom, spireas all have small leaves and fine, twiggy branches. Once established, they are drought tolerant.
Spiraea - Goldmound
Sp. ‘Goldmound’
The Spirea ‘Goldmound’, Spiraea x ‘Goldmound’, this colorful plant provides an exceptional accent or contrast in your foundation planting or shrub border. Brilliant foliage holds its light chartreuse-green color all season long. Flushes of pink flowers appear in June and July. Dense bushy 18 to 24 inch plants maintain their nicely rounded, neat appearance with little or no pruning. Produces best color in full sun. Distinguished by their size, bloom color and season of bloom, spireas all have small leaves and fine, twiggy branches. Once established, they are drought tolerant.
Spiraea - Magic Carpet
Sp. japonica ‘Magic Carpet’
The Spirea ‘Magic Carpet’, Spirea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’, is a colorful shrub that fits almost anywhere in the landscape. In spring the leaf shoots emerge vibrant red, maturing into rich bronze to light green red-tipped foliage. Clusters of deep pink flowers cover the plant in early summer. In fall the foliage takes on russet tones that remain colorful well into November. The 18 to 24 inch rounded plants are full and bushy. Full sun brings out the brightest colors. This plant is very drought tolerantand beautiful in the fall.
Spiraea - Renaissance
Sp. vanhouttei ‘Renaissance’
The Spirea ‘Renaissance’, Spirea vanhouttei ‘Renaissance’, has improved disease resistance. This bridal wreath like plant shares the same arching displays of snow white flowers as its old time parent. Arching boughs blossom in mid to late spring that are stunning on cloudy days or in moonlight. Popular cut flower for wreath making. Fountain shape makes ideal specimen or dark green background shrub which turns orange-red in the fall. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions and is very cold hardy. A deciduous shrub that should be placed in full sun.
Spiraea - Anthony Waterer
Sp. X bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’
The Spirea ‘Anthony Waterer’, Spiraea x bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’, has flat-topped heads of rosy-pink flowers that cover the top of this dwarf shrub, backed by bright green foliage. Attractive new growth is reddish purple.The foliage is deciduous and the leaves are a wine-red to maroon and the in the fall maturing into a dark green.This small plant can be used in the foreground of shrub borders.
Spiraea - Japanese White
Spiraea albiflora
The Spirea ‘Japanese White’, Spiraea albiflora, has bright green foliage, topped by heavy clusters of white blooms. This deciduous shrub is low growing and exhibits a rounded form. Japanese Whites are effective in mixed shrub plantings, low borders and clumped together. Spireas are covered with flat clusters of flowers in June and again off and on all summer, especially if the old flowers are pruned. Spirea grow in sun or partial shade and most have nice fall color. Spireas are great in shrub groupings, near buildings, mass plantings, and low hedges.
Spiraea - Daphne
Spiraea japonica ‘Alpina’
The Spirea ‘Daphne’, Spiraea japonica ‘Alpina’, exhibits small leaves on short, wiry branches, each tipped with a cluster of light pink flowers. It is a refined, tidy groundcover plant.It performs best in full sun. The foliage is dense and mat-like with a blue-green color.Distinguished by their size, bloom color and season of bloom, spireas all have small leaves and fine, twiggy branches. Once established, they are drought tolerant.
Spirea - Golden PrincessG
Spiraea japonica ‘Lisp’ (PP7,537)
Golden PrincessG Spirea, spiraea japonica ‘Lisp’ (PP7,537), has new foliage that emerges a red-bronze and matures to a bright yellow in summer. Its beautiful, bright-pink flowers in early summer cover this compact low grower. It develops a nice red-cast fall color and grows 18-24 inches tall and 2-3 feet wide. This bushy, low mounded, compact grower likes full sun and attracts butterflies. Spireas are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow since they are tolerant of many soils except extremely wet. The plant also likes mulch and summer watering. Flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter to early spring if needed. It has no serious insect or disease problems.
Spiraea - Little Princess
Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’
The Spiraea ‘Little Princess’, Spiraea japonica, is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils. Prune in late winter to early spring. ‘Little Princess’ Spiraea cultivar is a dense, upright, compact, mounded deciduous shrub which typically grows to 2-4′ tall with a similar spread. Profuse pink flowers in small corymbs cover the arching stems of this plant in late spring. Flowers and leaves all appear on the same side of the arching branches. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Narrow, dark blue-green foliage. It has no serious insect or disease problems, and is effective in borders, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, or hedges
Spirea - Dakota Goldcharm-
Spiraea japonica ‘Mertyann’
Dakota Goldcharm Spirea, spiraea japonica ‘Mertyann’, has showy golden foliage that is accented by bright pink flowers blooming in early summer, repeating through the remainder of the season. The foliage emerges bronze, turns yellow-gold in summer and d
Spirea - Neon Flash
Spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’
Neon Flash Spirea, spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’, is a 3 foot by 3 foot compact plant that is a fast grower with “flashy” bright red flower clusters blooming throughout the summer season. The dark green summer foliage emerges with a purplish tinge, and then in fall becomes a dark burgundy. Spireas are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow since they are tolerant of many soils except extremely wet. The plant also likes mulch and summer watering, along with full sun. Neon Flash has a dense mounding habit that is tidy and versatile, with high tolerance for snow damage. Incredible color in both foliage and flowers, this spirea deserves a place in any garden.
Spirea - Norman
Spiraea japonica ‘Norman’
Norman Spirea, spiraea japonica ‘Norman’, is a dwarf and compact spirea with intense rosy pink flowers on a background of mint green foliage. It displays a raspberry-purple to red fall color, lasting approximately one month. It does well in full sun or light shade, and prefers moist, well drained soils. Remove faded flower clusters to promote additional bloom and prune in late winter to early spring. It grows 3 feet tall and as wide. The plant also likes mulch and summer watering. It is effective in the border, cottage garden or as a low, informal hedge. It is attractive to butterflies and has no serious disease or insect problems.
Spirea - Sparkling Carpet
Spiraea japonica ‘Sparkling Carpet’ (PP13,665)
Sparkling Carpet Spirea, spiraea japonica ‘Sparkling Carpet’ (PP13,665), is a fine-textured, small spreading shrub with lime-gold leaves. The leaves are bronze-red when young, then turn mahogany-red in fall. It looks like a tiny version of ‘Gold Flame’ and produces few pink flowers in summer. No pruning is required. Since it grows only 6-10 inches tall and 15-18 inches wide, it can be used as a groundcover or bedding plant! It would also be good for filling a space in a shrub border. Sparkling Carpet prefers full sun, and this is one of the easiest shrubs to grow since it tolerates many soils, except extremely wet. The plant also likes mulch and summer watering. Native to China and Japan.
Spiraea - Pink Parasols
Spiraea m. ‘Pink Parasols’
The Spiraea Pink Parasols, ‘Spiraea f. ‘Pink Parasols’, a Proven Winners selection, is immediately known as a Spiraea with pink blooms, a first! Spiraea has been long prized for its attractive fall color and Pink Parasols adds fluffy pink colorful flowers in the summer and brilliant orange foliage in the fall. This plant is very durable and adaptable to many sitres. Pink Parasols is perfect for mass plantings, mixed borders, or anywhere a low maintainance plant is needed.
Spiraea - Snow Storm
Spiraea m. ‘Snow Storm’
The Spiraea Snow Storm, ‘Spiraea m. ‘Snow Storm’, a Proven Winners selection, will provide your garden or border with a ’snow storm’ in April. White flowers will cover this plant in April and May. The summer foliage is cool, bluish green and the fall color is a blazing orange-red. This shrub is easy to grow and is low maintenance.
Spirea - HalwardGs Silver
Spiraea nipponica ‘Halward’s Silver’
Halward’s Silver Spirea, spiraea nipponica ‘Halward’s Silver’, is a dense compact shrub that is covered in spring with abundant clusters of snow-white flowers. It has fine textured, dark green foliage in summer, and then develops yellow fall color. This hardy plant resists winter tip burn. It grows 2-3 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide. Since this shrub has a dense, upright, compact growing habit, it is good for a fine low hedge or accent planting, as well as a shrub border. Halward’s Silver is a low-growing deciduous flowering shrub that exhibits cold tolerance. With its graceful arching branches, covered with abundant white flowers in early to mid-spring, it is a delightful addition to any garden or yard. Plant it in full sun to light shade and in well-drained soil. Transplant from container for best results.