large, double flowers open cherry-red and then fade to dark pinkish-red with dark pink on the undersides. blooms continuously in lightly fragrant clusters on a low, dense bush. good resistance to powdery mildew and rust. in cool weather and in fall, the foliage develops a reddish tinge. extremely hardy.
Firedance™ is similar to 'Isanti' but has a much more compact, uniform habit. Our trials also show Firedance™ has fewer problems than the species. White flowers in spring are followed by pretty white berries that are attractive to birds. The foliage turns a nice red-purple color in fall followed by red stems in winter, giving multi-season interest. It is tolerant of moist conditions, is suitable for rain gardens and good on slopes to hold soil in place. Discovered by Terry Schwartz of Bailey Nurseries.
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 4-5'
Shape: Compact, mounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark green
Fall Foliage: Red-purple
Zone: 2-7
Improved selection of Hydrangea arborescens 'Grandiflora'. White flower heads are more erect than 'Grandiflora'. Thrives in shade. Flowers may be small the first year, normal size by the second year. 2001 PA Gold Medal Award Winner. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Height: 4-5'
Spread: 3-5'
Shape: Rounded, low growing
Exposure: Part Sun
Foliage: Dark green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-9
This spreading evergreen has short dark needles and is very hardy. Taunton has excellent resistance to windburn. Grows well in both sun or shade and is very popular as an accent, specimen or foundation plant.
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 4-6'
Exposure: Part Sun
Foliage: Dark green
Zone: 4-7
An exciting barberry variety selected for its upright growth in addition to foliage colors in vivid shades of red and orange. New growth emerges radiant with orange-red tones deepening to dark red. Light yellow flowers in the spring are followed by small crimson fruit. Foliage hues intensify in fall, making 'Orange Rocket' light up the landscape.
Height: 4'
Spread: 18-24"
Shape: Upright
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Orangy-red
Fall Foliage: Dark red
Zone: 4-8
it blooms all summer long, producing fragrant oblong-shaped scarlet flowers that sweeten the air and attract hummingbirds. great for covering arbors or arches. give them strong support because the vines become heavy. developed in canada
Like Quick Fire®, it is early blooming, flowering about a month before other hydrangeas. White flowers transform to pink-red as summer progresses. This dwarf plant fits easily into any landscape, including container gardens. Add it to your existing hydrangea garden to extend the hydrangea season.
Height: 3-5'
Spread: 4-7'
Shape: Upright rounded
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage: Green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-8
This improved ninebark has an upright spreading habit and fine textured, dark foliage that sets it apart from other ninebark. It is also mildew-resistant and low maintenance as it needs little to no pruning and is free from pest and disease issues and adapts to wet or dry soil. Clusters of small purplish-white flowers in June contrast nicely with the burgundy foliage. Little Devil is a good substitute for barberry in areas of the country where barberry may be invasive. Bred by David Zlesak.
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 3-4'
Shape: Upright rounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Red-purple
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-7
Half the height and twice the stems of its parent baileyi, this compact selection is spectacular in winter. stems are rich red in late fall, through winter and early spring, making wonderful cut stems for holiday arrangements and offering the wonderful winter interest of red twig dogwood on a smaller scale. nonsuckering. Height: 3-5' Width: 3-4' Zone: 2
An excellent choice for a low-maintenance landscape. This versatile, perfectly round evergreen can be used in borders, rock gardens, to enhance foundation plantings or highlighted as a specimen, especially in formal gardens. The foliage varies dramatically from more common arborvitae. Soft, finely textured needles are sage green and almost feathery in appearance. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil but will tolerate light shade. A Lake County Nursery ZAM Introduction.
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 2-3'
Shape: Rounded
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Gray-green
Zone: 4-8
A dwarf, dense selection that forms a broad globe of 3-4' in height and width. Attractive light green foliage, very hardy. Prefers a colder climate and full sun, but will tolerate light shade. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 3-4'
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Light green
Zone: 3-6
A selection from the Badlands of North Dakota. A slender-shaped variety with a blue-green color. Needs little shearing to produce a narrow specimen. Slow growing. An excellent columnar blue juniper, hardy and acclimated for the northern prairie states of the U.S. and the prairie provinces of Canada.
Height: 10-12'
Spread: 2-3'
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Blue-green
Zone: 3-7
This dwarf variety has an excellent uniform habit and red-purple buds that open to fragrant, single, pale lilac flowers. Previously known as Syringa palibiniana, it bears profuse blooms at an early age. 2000 Gold Medal Plant Award winner.
Height: 4-5'
Spread: 5-7'
Shape: Compact, low spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark green, small, clean
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 3-7
This hardy lilac from Korea has purple buds that open to single, fragrant, pale lilac flowers when other lilacs have finished. Also known as Syringa velutina, it has leaves larger than S. meyeri and S. microphylla and beautiful burgundy-red fall color.
Height: 6-7'
Spread: 5-6'
Shape: Broad, spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark, glossy green
Fall Foliage: Burgundy-red
Zone: 3-7
Fine Line is a remarkable new plant that's a cross between the columnar and cutleaf form of Buckthorn. Unlike the species, this plant is not weedy or invasive. It rarely produces any seed at all! Height: 6' Spread:30" Zone: 3
Strongly pyramidal with a very narrow habit. A very cool new evergreen that will add elegance to your garden all year round! This narrow columnar selection of 'Wintergreen' has excellent hardiness and dark green winter foliage color, and is fast-growing. More narrow than Emerald Green. Selected by Art Boe of Faribault, Minnesota, it is resistant to winterburn.
Height: 10-15'
Spread: 3-5'
Shape: Narrow, columnar
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Dark green
Zone: 3-7
Fine Line® combines the fern-like foliage of 'Asplenifolia' with the narrow upright habit of 'Columnaris'. May be used to create a narrow hedge or screen, or as an accent specimen or in a patio container. This non-invasive cultivar is a responsible replacement for the older weedy varieties. A university study showed a 3% germination rate, compared to the species which germinated at 98%. Developed by Ron Williams of Scenic View Nursery in Wisconsin. Not for sale in Minnesota.
Height: 5-7'
Spread: 2-3'
Shape: Columnar
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Medium green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 2-7
The best feature of `Holmstrup' is its excellent compact, dark-green foliage which holds color well in winter. It is of slower and slightly broader habit than the more common pyramidal or fastigiate hedging Thujas. A Danish selection introduced in 1951.
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.
The new look purple leaved weigela! Spilled Wine has dark red, wavy leaves and a spreading habit. Its hot pink-magenta flowers are similar to those of Wine & Roses, but this is a smaller plant that is wider than it is tall. This is a wonderful plant for adding lots of color in mass plantings, or tucked into an existing border.
Height: 1.5-2'
Spread: 2-3'
Shape: Spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Purple & green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 4-8
this shrub grows rounded shape and put on a brillant show of bright red foliage each fall, very popular and hardy, plant in groups or rows to really dress up your yard. full sun is necessary for good fall color.
A selected dwarf form of V. 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.
Height: 24-36"
Spread: 2-4'
Shape: Mounded, dense
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 4-8