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TREES & SHRUBS H-K Spring 2008
HALESIA — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Likes a moist, but well drained soil with lots of humus material and organic materials. Can be planted in sun or part shade.73421 Halesia carolina - Carolina Silverbell — Syn. H.tetraptera ( -30 Zone 4-8) Early in the spring this spreading, shrubby tree has branches draped with thousands of white clusters of nodding, bell shaped flowers. It is sometimes called the Snowdrop Tree because of its snowy white bells. Flowers are followed by 4-winged, pear shaped fruit. Growing to a 30' tree, it flowers young and grows relatively rapidly. 3-4' $34.95 71028 Halesia carolina ‘Rosea’ — Carolina Silverbells have always been highly regarded trees, but a pink is rare and very much in demand. Here is a chance to have one of these exceptional trees for your garden! Similar habit to the species, but decked out with cherry pink bells at bloom time! 3-4' $52.95 71567 Halesia diptera var. magniflora - Two Winged Silver Bell — A heavy flowering small, rounded tree. The yellowish green leaves on this species are wider with tiny serration of the margin. In May, the large, white bell shaped flowers occur in long drooping bunches, even after a harsh winter. 3-4' $34.95 70274 Halesia monticola - Mountain Silverbell — This tree has larger flowers, leaves, and fruits than other native silverbells. It grows in a conical habit to 30' in the garden though it will grow larger in the wild. This fantastic tree should be in many more gardens! 3-4' $39.95 72262 Halesia monticola ‘Arnold Pink’ — An introduction by Arnold Arboretum, this cultivar has rosy pink flowers almost 1'' long that fade to light pink. 3-4' $44.95 HAMAMELIS - WITCH HAZEL Hamamelis x intermedia — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) A hybrid of H. japonica and H. mollis. A vase-shaped 15-20' shrub with bright green oval leaves up to 6" in length, and good yellow coloring in the fall. Early to midwinter, flowers with long narrow petals are borne on bare branches. Give these shrubs full sun or partial shade.71290 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’ — Has yellow flowers with a light scent of lemon. Orange, yellow and red foliage in the fall. 6-12" $18.95, 5-6' $119.95 70057 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Carmine Red’— Has a somewhat spreading habit and large claret red flowers with a sweet but faint fragrance. Foliage has red-orange fall color. 6-12" $15.95 71280 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ — ‘Diane’ has the deepest red of the red flowering forms. The calyx is purple-red and flowers are sweet but faintly fragrant. 1-2' $25.95, 4-5' $119.95Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Feuerzauber’ — See Fire Charm 70281 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Fire Charm’ — Syn ‘Feuerzauber’. This is an attractive red flowered cultivar. The flowers turn from red to orange as they age. 3-6" $15.95 73827 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Gimborns Perfume’ — Named at the GimbornArboretum, Doorn, Holland. May be from the same seed batch as H. ‘Sunburst’. The twisted flowers are pale yellow and are strongly scented. 2-3' $32.95 71100 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’—Has kinked yellow-orange flowers that glow like copper emerging from a claret-red calyx cup. Rich red and orange fall color. 1-2' $32.95, 2-3' $35.95, 4-5' $99.95 71374 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Luna’— Has twisted yellow petals with a burgundy base. 4-5' $99.95 70556 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Primavera’ — Has longer primrose yellow petals that emerge slightly tinged with purple-red calyx cup and at the base of each petal. Very floriferous and nice sweet scent. 2-3' $35.95, 4-5' $79.95 71300 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Ruby Glow’ — Has fabulous flowers that mature to a coppery red with a dark-purple calyx cup. Slightly fragrant. Orange red fall color to foliage. 3-6" $15.95 71377 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Sunburst’ — Has abundant large pale yellow flowers with wine red calyx cups produced in January and February. 3-6" $15.95, 5-6' $119.95, 6-7' $129.95 70068 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Westerstede’ — Has primrose-yellow flowers that are faintly fragrant. Foliage exhibits showy yellow orange and red fall color. 4-5' $79.95, 5-6' $99.95, 6-7' $109.9570278 Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Winter Beauty’ — Dark yellow petals emerge from a dark red calyx to brighten the last days of winter. Petals approach 1" length, though the heavily twisted shape makes them appear shorter. 3-6" $15.95 Hamamelis japonica 70670 Hamamelis japonica var. flavopurpurescens —The yellow petals on this variety are suffused with red, and they are further accented by the purple calyx cup. In fall the leaves echo the color of the early spring flowers, becoming yellow, highlighted with shades of red. It is a rather wide spreading shrub. 4-5' $69.95, 6-7' $119.95 70305 Hamamelis japonica ‘Zuccariniana’ — This large shrub is erect at first, developing an open spreading shape as it matures, creating a handsome specimen. Flowers have narrow, yellow petals with a crinkled texture, which appear in late February. Fall foliage is a rich yellow. 5-6' $99.95, 6-7' $119.95 70060 Hamamelis mollis - Chinese Witch Hazel — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Considered by many to be the prettiest of the Hamamelis species, the petals are long, very fragrant and have less twist than those of other species. Considered to be the most fragrant of the witch hazels. How nice to see flowers in winter on this handsome shrub to small tree ranging from 10-20'! Clusters of good, dark yellow flowers bloom on bare stems December to March. 72263 Hamamelis mollis ‘Boskoop’ — In January, bright yellow flowers with red at the base. 3-4' $39.95 70064 Hamamelis mollis ‘Goldcrest’ — Magnificent golden yellow flowers, which are wine-red at the base, cover this outstanding plant. And are strongly sweet scented. Prolong the season with this large shrub which bursts into flower later than other Hamamelis, usually March. In autumn, foliage explodes into glowing golden color. It’s beautiful! 1-2' $24.95 71600 Hamamelis mollis ‘Pallida’ — Vibrant is the word! In late winter, when everything is dreary, this witch hazel illuminates the yard with soft lemon yellow spikes held in red-purple calyx cups that cover the branches. A delicate, sweet scent wafts pleasantly through the yard when in bloom. 2-3' $27.95, 4-5' $69.95 Hamamelis vernalis - Vernal Witch Hazel — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) A multistemmed shrub, dense growing and can reach heights of 6-10'. They like moist soils, but well drained. They are pH adaptable, but like full sun to partial shade. The flowers are fragrant, and the plants will make an excellent informal hedge.70558 Hamamelis vernalis ‘Christmas Cheer’ — This Hamamelis blooms even earlier than the rest. As the name implies, you’ll see it as early as Christmas. The color is a unique, soft, reddish purple. The small flower clusters really pack a wallop when it comes to fragrance! The most intensely fragrant species of our collection at Gardens, we find it reminiscent of gardenias. 3-6" $15.95 70303 Hamamelis vernalis ‘Lombart’s Weeping’ — Kinky flowers are composed of petals, orange-red at the base, becoming more orange at the tip, encircled by a red calyx. These blooms are often in competition with remaining beautiful blue-green foliage. A small shrubby tree that grows 5-6' tall with many branches cascading to the ground. Blooms in early January-February. 4-5' $79.95 HEBE — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) If you have a place where the soil just isn’t so good, we have some plants for you! Hebes are really diverse and interesting evergreens. They prefer to be grown in poor or moderately fertile soil, moist, but well drained, neutral to slightly alkaline, in sun or part shade. This is a good plant for containers and used in mixed borders as well. Plants do best in coastal or mild winter inland environments. Though they tolerate lower temperatures than those given, they lose their evergreen foliage. NEW 73873 Hebe caledonia — Dwarf shrub with red stems and green leaves with red edges. It blooms with spikes of lavender-blue flowers from spring to autumn. A beautiful and useful plant! 1-2' $12.95 71722 Hebe glaucophylla — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) This Hebe is rounded and upright to a little over 3' tall and wide. Slender branches hold small, blue-green leaves. Blooming July-August white flowers are held in racemes in groups of 2 to 4. 3-6" $11.9570277 Hebe odora — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) Syn. H. buxifolia. A compact upright growing shrub to 3 or 4' with bright green leaves and small white flowers. Blooms profusely from June-July in dense terminal clusters and makes an excellent hedge. Likes the coastal regions. Does not do well inland. 1-2' $16.95 70529 Hebe ‘Patty’s Purple’ — A super form of this most interesting plant. Dark red stems hold half inch evergreen leaves. In summer, elegant spikes of deep purple flowers that fade to white appear. This shrub forms a 3' mound and is great for use in large clumps or as a backdrop for annuals. 6-12" $9.95 72101 Hebe ‘Red Edge’ — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10). The gray-green leaves on this spreading shrub have striking red veins when young. The medium sized, lilac-blue flowers fade to white in summer. Grows to 18'' x 24''. 6-12" $12.95 71966 Hebe ‘Wiri Dawn’ - A prostrate variety. Pink flowers cover the unusual gray-green narrow leaves. Very low growing and will cascade over a wall. Grows 1 ‘ tall by 3’ wide. 6-12" $9.95, 1-2' $15.95 HELWINGIA Helwingia chinensis — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) A vigorous growing shrub 6-8’ high. Helwingia is one to add to our unusual list, as it flowers from its’ leaves. This is possible due to fusion of plant parts, so rather than bloom in the leaf axils, the greenish flowers emerge from the midrib of the leaf. This plant is dioecious, a gardener needs both male and female plants to produce the purple fruit. Willow like leaves of this plant are medium green and evergreen. Great for the partial shade in your woodland garden. 73454 Helwingia Male form — The male we are carrying has broader leaves than the species. 2-3' $12.9573455 Helwingia Female form — 2-3' $12.95HEPTACODIUM 71256 miconioides - Seven Sons Flower — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-10) In China this small, 20' tree or multitrunked shrub has great ornamental value, and it’s no wonder! Dense, fragrant and abundant, small, creamy blooms appear in 6" panicles from July-September. This deciduous tree can be single or multitrunked and has fine papery leaves up to 6'' long which droop delightfully from the branches. The bark is gray-brown and provides winter drama with its exfoliating habit. It does best in full sun and slightly moist and acidic soils; has good drought and salt tolerance. Its dark red winged seed capsules add striking interest in late summer. 2-3' $27.95, 3-4' $36.95 HIBISCUS Hibiscus syriacus - Rose of Sharon — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This plant is valued for beautiful flowers that bloom in profusion in late summer and early fall. Loves sun and needs long hot summers to flower well. Grow in humus rich, well drained, slightly alkaline soil. This shrub will grow to about 12' tall with a spread of 6-10'. There are many varieties as well as many different colors, and they all take well to pruning.70691 Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blue Bird’ — Sky blue flowers 5" in diameter have a small red throat. 6-12" $11.95 70690 Hibiscus syriacus ‘Diana’ — Very large, pure white flowers that remain open for the nighttime crowd. 1-2' $17.95 72137 Hibiscus syriacus ‘Lavender Chiffon’ PP#12619 — Unlike any other Rose of Sharon, the ‘Chiffon’ varieties have breathtaking, large, single flowers with centers that create a ruffled, anemone shaped bloom. This one is, of course, lavender! A very strong grower, this shrub will grow to 5-8’ tall and as wide. 1-2' $17.9573489 Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purpureus Variegatus’ — This unusual plant has cream variegation on on the foliage edges. A beautiful contrast to the deep green foliage. You will again be impressed as it prepares to flower. Deep red flowers. 1-2' $17.95 71441 Hibiscus syriacus ‘Red Heart’ — Very large, single white flowers with intensely red centers. 1-2' $17.95, 2-3' $24.95 73557 Hibiscus syriacus ‘Sanchonyo’ — Syn. H.s. Purple Ruffles. Love this flower! Buds of dark purple unfurl to deep fuchsia showy flowers, one of the fullest doubles we’ve seen. Introduced from South Korea. 6-12" $11.95 73576 Hibiscus syriacus ‘Satin Rose’® PPAF — A strong growing, floriferous Rose of Sharon. As the name suggests the flowers are rosy and ruffled with a deep red center. Very nice, very HOT! 6-12" $9.95 72138 Hibiscus syriacus ‘White Chiffon’ PP#12612 — One of the breathtaking ‘Chiffon’ varieties with large, single flowers and showy lacy centers. This one has 4-5'' beautiful bridal white blooms. A very strong grower to 8' tall and equally wide. 1-2' $17.95, 2-3' $24.95HOLODISCUS 70406 Holodiscus discolor - Ocean Spray — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) A vigorous ornamental shrub of varying height. It prefers a sunny well drained location; partial shade will encourage taller growth. Clusters of creamy white flowers hang down from the branches amidst the summer leaves of green above and soft gray below. The flowers age to a lovely golden color later in the fall. 2-3' $24.95 HYDRANGEA — See also Vine Section. Approximately 23 species of vines, shrubs and even trees make up the genus Hydrangea. All are somewhat easy to grow in a variety of soil types, but they like to be kept moist at the roots and protected from hot afternoon sun. Some species do quite well in almost full shade. The domed or mophead blooms have only infertile ray-florets. Other hydrangea species have very open flowering parts, some have elongated panicles, and others show a merging of flowering types. Hydrangeas take well, and even benefit from proper pruning. A general rule of thumb is to prune right after blooming. Hydrangea anomala — See Vine SectionHydrangea arborescens — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) A very hardy, versatile hydrangea that can grow 5-10' tall and equally wide. Blooming on the current year’s wood, the arborescens hydrangeas will bloom profusely every year no matter how heavily they are pruned the year before. Prefers dappled shade all day.70273 Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ — This beauty has spectacular, huge, white snowball flower heads up to 12" in diameter, blooming all summer long. Grows more compact than the species, to 4' tall and wide. 1-2' $12.95 71726 Hydrangea aspera — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This hydrangea is considered to be a small tree or large shrub, reaching up to 12' in height and even more in width. Has long, narrow, dark green, velvety leaves on slightly arching branches. There can be considerable variability in the ray-florets, emerging first a creamy green then becoming a pink lavender and deepening to more mauve tones over a long bloom season in July and August. Some ray-florets stay in light shades fading to almost white. We prune 1/3 of our stems back every year to create a layered effect when blooming. 4-5' $35.95 70467 Hydrangea aspera var macrophylla — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) These wonderful big-leafed hydrangeas are divided into two groups, the Hortensia Group (mopheads) and the Lacecaps. Both are deciduous, rounded shrubs up to 6' in height and 8' in width and do well in a variety of garden environments including the coast. The 4-8" leaves are semiglossy and lightly to coarsely toothed. Flowers appear in mid to late summer, primarily on old wood so prune right after flowering. Bloom color is often affected by soil pH: adding aluminum sulfate acidifies the soil to produce blue flowers and adding lime will neutralize or create a more basic soil bringing out the pinks. 6-7' $49.95 Hydrangea integrifolia — Evergreen! See Vine Section. Hydrangea THE HORTENSIA GROUP (Mopheads) 73378 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Amethyst’ — This late bloomer is a delightful plant. The mophead is very tight when immature, opening to a well-spaced modified showy dome of ray-florets. The color can vary from pale lavender to a mauve-blue, gradually becoming mauve toward the center of the florets when mature. 1-2' $19.9571097 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ayesha’ — A mophead with trusses of light mauve. The florets have upturned sepals forming little cups on a loose flattened head. Unusual, appealing, and with mild lilac scent. Recommended! 6-12" $8.95, 1-2' $20.95 71379 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bouquet Rose’ — Large, pink to mauve flowers are held on slim, arching stems. 6-12" $10.95 Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline™ series — These Hydrangea have been developed in Germany by plantsmen Franz-Xaver and Konrad Rampp. With strong stems and exceptional foliage, these dense plants will be 3' or less. This series is highly desirable in the garden. The plants are also very mildew resistant. 73819 Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline™‘Venice’ PP#10,928 — Syn. ‘Venice Raven.’ Venice is a brilliant fuchsia with flowerheads so packed they look like a Rose Parade float! These flowers are terrifically long lasting, and with their strong stems great in cut arragements. 73328 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Dooley’— A very hardy variety with an extended bloom time, sometimes even after the first nip of frost. Beautiful, bright blue flowers that make excellent cut flowers; they dry to a rich burgundy blue. 6-12" $8.95 71416 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Europa’ — This variety has large, dark pink to purplish blue flowers in equally large mopheads. 6-12" $11 .95 71382 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Generale Vicomtesse de Vibraye’ — Large, light blue flowers in mopheads on a slim, tall growing plant. 6-12" $13.95, 1-2' $19.95 70074 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Glowing Embers’ — A mophead with huge flowers in colors of red to bright rosy pink to carmine. 6-12" $10.95 70412 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Goliath’ — This is a vigorous grower with huge pink flowers in huge mopheads. 6-12" $11.9571383 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Heinrich Seidel’ — Large, pure pink to mauve flowers on this mophead hydrangea named for a 19th century German poet. Leaves have beautiful fall colors of yellowish green. 1-2' $19.9571384 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Holstein’ — Pure salmon-pink mopheads with a touch of light blue. 1-2' $19.95 71556 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘La France’ — HUGE mopheads of blue that fade to pink. 1-2' $19.95 71385 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Leuchtfeuer’ — Vigorous, upright plant will rarely exceed 3½' at maturity. The name means "Firelight" and it is true of this dark red, slightly chalky, dense flowers are somewhat few in number, but what a color in the garden and later dried. 1-2' $19.95 71558 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Madame Emile Mouillere’ — The frilly petals of this mophead are pure white when grown in the shade. However either full sun or age give the petals a kiss of pink. 1-2' $15.95 70389 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Masja’ — Compact with dense mopheads of vivid red flowers against very deep green foliage. Grows to 3'. 6-12" $10.9570656 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nigra’ — The unique dark purple or black branches on this plant stand out elegantly from the light green leaf color. This late season mophead opens cream colored and matures to pink-lilac. 1-2' $19.95 70640 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’ — This variety leafs out in early spring to cover itself with large mophead clusters of blue flowers. 6-12" $8.95 71604 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Oregon Pride’ — A fast growing mophead with extremely large blooms of dark pinkish red. 6-12" $11.9571817 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pia’ — Syn. ‘Winning Edge’, ‘Pink Elf’. A great shrub for a tub or rock garden! The plant is very small and compact, growing to about 18". Ball-shaped, soft rose-pink blooms are produced in early summer. This exciting introduction came to us from new Zealand and has generated a lot of excitement from our local retail customers. You’ll LOVE it! 6-12" $10.95 71038 Hydrangea macrophylla Pink N Pretty™ — An abundant and showy flower for your border, or a special spot. The foliage is handsome and has a mounding habit. Growing 4-6' high and 3-4' wide, this is a lovely addition to a partially shady place in your garden. 1-2' $19.95 71605 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Red Star’ — Large, showy deep rose colored flowers, to 10" across, have raised, twisted edges. This mophead blooms mid to late season against a background of light green leaves, which develop reddish edges with maturity. 1-2' $19.9572272 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Todi’ — Very hardy, dwarf variety with vivid pink flowers. Best choice for pink flowers if you have alkaline soil. 6-12" $10.95 THE LACECAPS 71555 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blue Wave’ — A vigorous growing lacecap to 6' tall and wide. The flowers are bold blue, fading to pink or lilac around the wavy edges of the sepals. Can keep it rich blue by acidifying the soil. 6-12" $10.95, 2-3' $34.95 70908 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Claudie’ PPAF — Starlike flowers simply dance showing off their violet to blue color. This lovely cultivar is named for French astronaut Claudie Andre-Deshays. 1-2' $35.9573380 Hydrangea macrophylla‘Coerulea Lace’ — Syn. ‘Coerulea’. Affected by pH, the color of these blooms can vary between pastel pink to baby blue. Consistently beautiful lacecaps that continue from late spring until frost. 6-12" $10.95, 1-2' $29.9571812 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ — This lacecap has pink fertile flowers and blue center flowers surrounded by pure white ray florets on the outer edge. 1-2' $19.95 70418 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lemon Wave’ — Luscious, bright lemon yellow marks accent outstanding green, cream, white variegated foliage on this cultivar (truly incredible foliage)! The large lacecap blooms are white, maturing to pink. 3-6" $8.95, 1-2' $15.9571557 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lilacina’ — A lacecap with an inner circle of dark violet and magenta enclosed by large, fluffy petals of pink or blue. Intriguing! 6-12" $10.95, 1-2' $19.9571727 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Variegata’ — Similar growth habit to ‘Mariesii’. A lacecap variety with rosy pink to blue-pink flowers. Creamy white variegated leaves. 3-6" $8.9571386 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Moesmee’ — Abundant, purplish pink, broad lacecaps on a sturdy and rapidly growing hydrangea. 1-2' $19.9573836 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Shamrock’ PPAF — The double pink flowers on this variety are copious. Flowers open in July and as they age the bracts turn deeper shades of magenta to red, lovely. Soil acidity affects the color of these flowers, with acidity they are violet blue. This plant is named in honor of France’s "Friends of the Shamrock Hydrangea Collection" of Varengeville-sur-Merand, Normandy. The collection was established in 1984 and given French National Collection status in 1999. A worldwide recognized collection, it is home to more than 1200 species and varieties. A portion of the royalties from the sales of ‘Shamrock’ are used for conservation and maintenance of this vast collection. 2-3' $44.95 73382 Hydrangea macrophylla ‘‘Tokyo Delight’ — White serrated florets ring pink-red fertile flowers in the center of this lacecap. Flowers are small, but make up for it in quantity. Plant has a graceful, upright habit, 4-5' tall. Fall foliage is deep red. Delightful! 6-12" $13.95 Hydrangea paniculata — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) This is a vigorous, deciduous shrub to 10-20' with equal spread. Dark green, oval leaves, to 6" Has large 8" tall conical panicles of white fertile flowers and large white sterile flowers tinged with pink. Blooms appear in late summer and early autumn on new wood. Prune in spring by cutting back previous season’s shoots to within a few buds of the woody framework, this will help obtain larger flower heads. This is a drought tolerant plant and will take more sun than H. macrophylla. 71945 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Burgundy Lace’ — A very hardy grower, this hydrangea has light pink flowers in panicles of 10" x 6". 3-4' $25.95 70723 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ — The long white upright flower heads to 12", slowly fade to a pinkish bronze as they mature. This plant can be trained as a small tree or left to grow as a large shrub. 2-3' $24.95 72144 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Green Spire’ — This is one of the large growing paniculatas, reaching 5-6' or more depending on how aggressive you are at pruning! Huge, flower heads cover themselves with chartreuse buds that open with a slight green tint, eventually turning a rich milky white. 6-12" $11.95 73250 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ — Copious quantities of bright, lime green flowers cover this lovely robust shrub in late summer. Excellent shrub to lighten up a partially shaded area. 6-12" $11.95 NEW 73852 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lamb’ — Zone 3. Jelenaa DeBelder of Belgium has given us a new hardy compact Hydrangea. It has the smallest flower petals of any Hydrangea and relatively small white flower clusters that turn pink in the fall make it particularly valuable for flower arranging for midsummer to fall. A gem for any garden. 3-6" $9.95 73821 Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky™ — Syn. ‘DVPpinky.’ Im not sure this name does this plant justice. With flowerheads 12'’x8'’ and varying shades from white new flowers to magenta—I feel "rocket" should be somewhere in the name. The huge, prolific flowerheads are equally stunning on young plants as they are on mature 8' plants. A useful specimen for some punch in the garden or an awe inspiring hedge are both within reach with this plant. 3-6" $6.95 73837 Hydrangea paniculata Quick Fire™ — (-25°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Syn. ‘Bulk.’ Quick is right! This cultivar blooms nearly a month before others of it species! Creamy flowers quickly turn pink and deeper pink as the flowers dry. Terrific for cut flowers, fresh or dried. A vigorous grower, with pruning will make a terrific dense hedge 6-8'. 3-6" $6.95, 6-12" $11.95, 2-3' $44.95 71122 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ — This cultivar is gaining in popularity and is becoming more readily available. It flowers very late in the season, as late as September, and has white sterile flowers that fade to pink on very strong stems. 6-12" $11.95, 1-2' $16.95 70109 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ — Yes, unique! Gorgeous white flower heads 8 to 10'' long and 6'' across, fade to pink tones as they age. 1-2' $16.95 71530 Hydrangea paniculata ‘White Moth’ — Very striking, irregular spherical white flower heads with large sterile flowers! Blooms persist from July until the first frost on this 6-7' hydrangea. 2-3' $24.95 Hydrangea quercifolia - Oakleaf Hydrangea — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) As the name implies, the foliage bears a striking resemblance to the oak with 5-7 lobed, leaves to 8". This is a deciduous shrub with a mounding habit to 6' high with an 8' spread. The bark is orange-brown and peels. Fall color is outstanding, becoming bright red to bronze purple. In warmer areas, the leaves become burnished and persist throughout the winter months. In summer, mulch for a cool root environment. 70404 Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Alice’ — A disease resistant variety of the H. quercifolia that has huge white flower heads, up to 14" in width. There’s more: the leaves are a fantastic shade of deep carmine in the fall. 3-6" $8.95 72355 Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’ PPAF — A true golden-foliaged shrub of summer. Very compact for an Oakleaf Hydrangea, reaching only 3 or 4' after many years. It bears fat cones of mauve inflorescences late in the season that mature to pinks and rose. And then there’s fall--gorgeous burgundies mingle with still golden foliage! What a honey! 1-2' $19.9570866 Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Sikes Dwarf’ — This shrub is very close in appearance to the species, but smaller. The paniculate is creamy white, and has a cushion of pink with and undertone of beige flowers, on which are scattered very pale yellow florets, with whole, non-wavy petals. 1-2' $16.95, 3-4' $29.95 71443 Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Giant’ — Fragrant, large cones of snow white flowers have florets with a near double form. Leaves are quite large. They turn rich burgundy in the fall. 2-3' $24.95 70570 Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ — Has larger and more numerous florets, which gives the flower a solid appearance. Color turns a good pink as flowers mature, with leaves turning a deep red-bronze in the fall. 3-6" $8.95, 6-12" $15.95 Hydrangea seemannii — See Vines section. Hydrangea serrata — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) A small species of lacecaps with blue or pink sterile flowers and numerous blue or pink fertile flowers. This deciduous shrub with narrow, pointed leaves rarely grows more than 3'. (You won’t have to worry about when to prune these.) 71612 Hydrangea serrata ‘Acuminata’ — Deeply serrated foliage distinguishes this species. ‘Acuminata’ is a small cultivar, growing to only 3', with slender wood, spotted black. The inflorescences on this lacecap are pinkish white, growing more pink with maturity. 1-2' $14.95 71561 Hydrangea serrata ‘Bluebird’ — A streamlined species, this dwarf variety has long, narrow serrated leaves. The lacecap flowers have large marginal flowers of reddish purple (light blue in acid soil) ringing the inner flower rays of deep blue and purple. 6-12" $8.95, 1-2' $14.95 72145 Hydrangea serrata ‘Fuji Waterfall’ — This is a very handsome and unusual Hydrangea. It has large, white, fully double sterile flowers that hang on pendulous stems surrounding a central lacecap of fertile florets. A medium grower, shrub will be 3-4' tall and 4-5' wide. Very unusual! 6-12" $10.95.95, 1-2' $19.95 72274 Hydrangea serrata ‘Midoriboshi Temari’ — An elegant plant in stature that produces an abundance of bright pink, double, lacecap florets all season! 6-12" $14.95 72357 Hydrangea serrata ‘Pretty Maiden’ — She’s a double! Unusual in a hydrangea. Her ray florets have two layers, and when in full bloom, she’s just double pretty. Pink in higher alkalinity and mauve when soil becomes more acid. This one should stay below 4' and be the envy of those still growing your basic hydrangea! 6-12" $14.95, 1-2' $16.95 70786 Hydrangea serrata ‘Preziosa’ — This wonderful variety bears small mophead-type blooms continuously throughout the growing season, bringing pink flowers that deepen to a rich burgundy in the fall. The foliage is also flushed with burgundy, turning bronze later in fall. ‘Preziosa’ prefers some afternoon shade. 6-12" $9.95 72276 Hydrangea serrata ‘Shinonome’ — Small, dainty mophead with narrow, elongated sepals that are clear pink with a darker pink edge. Outstanding! Compact in habit and very distinctive. 6-12" $14.95, 1-2' $19.95 HYPERICUM - ST. JOHN’S WORT 71692 Hypericum kalmianum — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-7) This Hypericum is a small evergreen that will be 2 to 3' in height. Foliage consists of 2" bluish green, oblong leaves. In July it is highlighted by the 1 to 2" saucer shaped bright yellow flowers. 2-3' $19.95 70151 Hypericum patulum‘Sungold’ — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) This shrub grows with an almost globe or oval shape measuring 2½-3' in diameter. ‘Sungold’ bears flowers all summer long at the end of each shoot. 2-3' $19.95 ILEX - HOLLY — See additional listings in Bonsai section. Ilex aquifolium — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) A group of slow growing small holly trees and large shrubs useful for screens and hedges as well as independent specimens. Grow well in a variety of environments including industrial. 72031 Ilex aquifolium‘Angustifolia’ — Narrowly conical form with small, slender, flat, spiny leaves and vivid red fruit. It makes a perfect diminutive, specimen, broadleaf evergreen. 6-12" $9.95, 1-2' $19.95 NEW 73916 Ilex aquifolium ‘Ferox Argentea’ - Silver Hedgehog Holly — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This aptly named holly grows slowly to 4' in 10 years. The dark purple branches show off nicely amidst the lightly variegated leaves, green with white edging. It is a very spiny plant! It mixes wonderfully well with green leaved perennials and bright flowers. 6-12" $9.95 NEW 70321 Ilex aquifolium ‘Gold Coast’ — The foliage is a showy dark green with bright yellow margins. This male is a good polinator for the female varieties. It will grow slowly to 4-6'. 2-3' $28.95 73839 Ilex aquifolium ‘Golden van Tol’ — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This variety of I. aquifolium will delight you from all aspects. The foliage is not typical and barbed as I would have expected, but obovate-shaped, smooth and nearly curled lengthwise. It is variegated, with patterns anywhere from a thin line of creamy yellow to a ¼’’ painted swathe along the edge. The stems are an attractive red. Flowers on this variety are self fertile and produce yellow to red round berries. This variety will reach 18' in maturity. 1-2' $19.95 Ilex crenata - Japanese Holly — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This is one of the most popular evergreen hollies. They are densely branching shrubs or small tree to 15', Leaves are very small, ovate, minutely scalloped, glossy, dark green from ½-¾'' long. Ilex crenata is often mistaken for a boxwood. This species produces glossy black fruit. Both a female and male plant are required to obtain fruit. 72146 Ilex crenata ‘Dwarf Pagoda’ — FEMALE. This is an upright, dwarf, female shrub with tiny dark green leaves. Produces black berries in fall. Excellent rock garden or bonsai specimen, growing only to 12'' high and wide. 3-6" $8.95 NEW 73861 Ilex crenata ‘Geisha’ — FEMALE. (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) The unpredictable angles of growth, the smallest leaves in the genus, and the tiny white flowers on this slow growing Ilex make it ideal for Bonsai, pot culture, and anywhere it can be viewed at close range. The convex shinny leaves add to its interest. Rare. 3-6" $8.95 73383 Ilex crenata ‘Golden Gem’ — FEMALE. An excellent flat topped, dwarf holly great for an evergreen foundation planting. Mature plant size is approximately 3' x 5'. There is added interest with the irregular variegation that almost looks likes the green paint was too thin to cover solid yellow foliage. 6-12" $16.95, 1-2' $19.95 71258 Ilex crenata ‘Helleri’ — FEMALE. A dwarf female with dense mounding habit from 1' x 2' and eventually 4' x 5'. Dark green leaves and black, sparse fruits. 1-2' $22.95 71935 Ilex crenata ‘Lemon Gem’ — This is a wonderful dwarf holly, growing 1' x 2'. The foliage is bright yellow and will keep it’s color if afternoon shade is given. 3-6" $8.95 73420 Ilex crenata Sky Pencil™ — A tight narrow green shrub that grows to 4-5'. A really good variety for a low privacy screen. 3-6" $8.95 Ilex decidua - Possumhaw — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This species is a deciduous shrub to small tree with an upright habit. It comes into leaf later in the spring only because it has held its fruit on throughout most of the winter. The leaves are oval, or narrow obovate, scalloped and bright green up to 1½'' long. Fruits are red or orange and occasionally yellow. Female and male plants are required to obtain fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade with moist but well drained soil. Often an Ilex opaca will pollinate an Ilex decidua. 71728 Ilex decidua ‘Red Cascade’ — Female, pollinate with ‘Red Escort’. Broad, glossy dark green leaves that are dropped early to display the reddish orange fruit. As ‘Red Cascade’ ages it becomes more upright and spreading (20' x 20'), displaying its unique white branches. 6-12" $14.95 71178 Ilex decidua ‘Red Escort’ — This is the first male cultivar of this species to be introduced and selected for its excellent dark glossy green foliage. A dense, vigorous grower up to 20'. Pollinates ‘Council Fire’, ‘Red Cascade’ and ‘Warren’s Red’. 1-2' $17.95 71810 Ilex decidua ‘Warren’s Red’ — Female, pollinate with ‘Red Escort’. Growing to 25' with distinctive upright branching and lustrous dark green leaves that last for a long time. Bright red fruits that is heavily produced. Fruit last long into winter. 1-2' $17.95, 2-3' $24.95 Ilex glabra - Inkberry — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-10) This holly is a medium size shrub, 8-10' high and wide. An erect evergreen with narrow obovate glossy, dark green leaves to 2". Leaves are pitted beneath. Fruit is black, occasionally purplish, rarely white. Ilex glabra is more drought tolerant than other Ilex. Female and male plants are required to obtain fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade with moist but well drained soil. 71267 Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ — Female with dark olive green leaves that become bronze in the winter. Elliptic leaves to just over 1" that are curved and teethed near the apex. Fruit is black. This is an upright rounded shrub that is a slow grower. 2-3' $24.95 Ilex x meserveae - Blue Holly — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This species bears small ovate, spiny glossy, bluish green leaves to 2" in length. It is a vigorous, dense evergreen reaching 15'. Pinkish white flowers appear in late spring followed by red fruit on the female plants. Both a female and male plant are required to obtain fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade with moist but well drained soil. Protect from extremes of temperature for best results. 70362 Ilex x meserveae Blue Boy®pp#2435 — Male with a spreading habit with purplish green stems and dark green blue leaves. Grows to 10-15' tall. 2-3' $24.95 72415 Ilex x meserveae Blue Girl®pp#2434 — (-20°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Same characteristics as the above plant, except this one produces bright red berries. 2-3' $24.95 73516 Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince®pp#3517 — (-20°F, USDA Zones 4-9) A very dense, leathery dark green shrub, it can be pruned to any shape, and, if left natural, tends toward a broad pyramidal shape. It will grow 8 to 12' high. One of the hardiest of the Ilex. 1-2' $17.95 73517 Ilex x meserveae Blue Princess®PP#3675 — (-20°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Considered by many to be the very best in fruit production. It has an abundant amount of dark red fruit and lustrous dark blue green foliage. It grows to 15' at maturity. 2-3' $24.95 71573 Ilex x ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ — A relatively fast growing pyrmidal holly with bright red berries. It is a good choice for warmer areas. 2-3' $24.95 72105 Ilex purpurea — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) This wonderful holly has dark green leaves tinted bronze when young, and produces an abundance of glossy red fruit to ½'' across. Grows to 40' tall and 12' wide! 4-5' $39.95 72040 Ilex ‘Rock Garden’ — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Ilex x aquipernyi x (Ilex integra x Ilex pernyi ‘Accent’) This is one of the first true dwarf compact hollies and only grows to about 12-18'' in 10 years. It has a dense, low spreading habit. The leaves are similar to the I. meserveae but they are an olive green color and only about 1-2'' long with small spines. This holly has red berries held in compact clusters. RARE! 2-3' $24.95 72359 Ilex x rutzan ‘Red Beauty’ PPAF — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) A beautiful holly for a cozy corner or front and center on the way to the front door. It’s compact with a pyramidal habit. The new growth emerges a plum blue and looks especially attractive when the sun highlights the shiny foliage. Grows in full sun as well as in considerable shade. Large red berries in fall and winter. 6-8' in height with a 3' spread. 6-12" $11.95 Ilex verticillata - Winterberry — (-30°F, USDA Zone 4-9) This category includes Ilex serrata x verticillata, which cross pollinates the verticillatas. A deciduous shrub or small tree with an oval-rounded shape, often multitrunked. The leaves are lance-shaped, bright green to 4" long and toothed with sharp pointed tips and softly hairy underneath. In mid spring white flowers appear followed by stalkless dark red, sometimes orange or yellow fruit. Female and male plants are required to obtain fruit. 71268 Ilex verticillata ‘Afterglow’ — Pollinated by ‘Jim Dandy’. A slow growing multistemmed shrub to 10' high and wide with deep glossy green leaves with smaller fruits but brilliant colors of orange to orange-red. 1-2' $16.95, 3-4' $34.95.95 71747 Ilex verticillata ‘Apollo’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) (I. serrata x verticillata) A large male form with distinct red new growth maturing to green. A deciduous, upright grower with ascending branches to 12'. Good pollinator for all of the I. serrata X verticillatas, and ‘Red Sprite’. 1-2' $16.95 70964 Ilex verticillata ‘Aurantiaca’ — A 6-8' shrub with outstanding orange berries. Best pollinated by ‘Jim Dandy’. 2-3' $24.95 73230 Ilex verticillata ‘Berry Nice’ PPAF — Syn. ‘Scriber’. Grows 6-8' and produces an abundance of red berries, lasting through most of the winter. Southern Gentleman is a great choice for a pollinator. Others will do the trick as well though. 1-2' $16.95 70966 Ilex verticillata ‘Bonfire’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) (I. serrata x verticillata) A mass of small red berries make this tall shrub to 15' seem on fire. Not only do the birds appreciate them but you will to, as the berries will stay on your cut stems for a lengthy period. Pollinated by ‘Apollo’. 1-2' $16.95, 3-4' $34.95 70963 Ilex verticillata ‘Cacapon’ — Slow growing, compact eventually to 6-8'. True red fruits and glossy, crinkled leaves make this upright shrub a good choice for a specimen or hedge row. Pollinated by ‘Jim Dandy’ and ‘Southern Gentleman’. 1-2' $16.95, 3-4' $34.95 71340 Ilex verticillata ‘Early Bright’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Syn. ‘Earlibright’. Pollinated by ‘Jim Dandy’. An early ripening holly with bright. 1-2' $16.95 71271 Ilex verticillata ‘Jim Dandy’ — The name says it all. This slow grower reaches only 5' but is a prolific bloomer and manages to pollinate ‘Afterglow’, ‘Aurantica’, ‘Cacapon’, and ‘Stoplight’ among others. 3-4' $34.95 71272 Ilex verticillata ‘Maryland Beauty’ — Pollinated by ‘Jim Dandy’. This dwarf Ilex grows to 6' tall and wide. It has deep green foliage and large shiny dark red berries in the fall. 1-2' $16.95 71915 Ilex verticillata ‘Red Sprite — This is the smallest of the verticillatas, growing slowly to 3'. It also has the distinction of having the largest berry, (good things come in small packages) Pollinated by ‘Jim Dandy’ and ‘Apollo’. 6-12" $9.95 72361 Ilex verticillata ‘Shaver’ — Red-orange berries that just explode with color when the days get short and cold. Larger and more flattened berries than other varieties. Selected for their persistence in staying vibrant through the winter. 1-2' $16.95 71092 Ilex verticillata ‘Southern Gentleman’— (-40°F, USDA Zones 3- 9) Fast growing holly that is the male pollinator for the southern fast growing cultivars such as ‘Cacapon’, ‘Winter Red’, and ‘Winter Gold’. 1-2' $15.95 70296 Ilex verticillata ‘Sparkleberry’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) (I. serrata x verticillata) A deciduous, vigorous upright tree or small shrub to 15'. Leaves hang on into early winter. Sparkling orange-red berries in the fall that stay often into March. Pollinated by ‘Apollo’. 1-2' $16.95 70961 Ilex verticillata ‘Stop Light’ — Fruits are dark red and glossy. Leaves are very dark green and concave. Broadly upright, it is a slow grower and a beautiful new selection. Pollinated by ‘Jim Dandy’. 1-2' $16.95 71179 Ilex verticillata ‘Sunset’ — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) The toothed leaves are tinged with purple and become yellow in autumn. Large, dark red fruits are borne in profusion well into winter. Although compact growing, reaching 6' in height at maturity, it has a spreading branch structure. Pollinated by ‘Southern Gentleman’. 1-2' $16.95 70955 Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Gold’ — Very popular for its incredibly lovely yellowish-pink fruits, this is a must have! Plant habit is similar to ‘Winter Red’ and a good pollinator for this would be ‘Southern Gentleman’. 1-2' $16.95 71089 Ilex verticillata Winter Red® — Pollinated by ‘Southern Gentleman’. A deciduous, multistemmed and rounded Ilex with lustrous dark green leaves. Intense bright red berries stay on the bush all through winter. 1-2' $16.95INDIGOFERA 73457 Indigofera heterantha — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This drought, heat, and sun-tolerant plant eventually reaches 4’X4’. The deciduous leaves are pinnate with oval leaflets. Through mid-late summer plants has racemes of pealike pink-mauve flowers. 2-3' $22.95 ITEA 70645 Itea illicifolia - Holly Sweetspire — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) A true evergreen with dark green, glossy leaves, very much like a holly. Small greenish white flowers with a delicate fragrance are held in slender, drooping panicles that can grow to over 1' long, appearing in late summer or early fall. An upright evergreen plant with gracefully arching branches, it can grow 6-10'. Protect from drying winds. 6-12" $14.95 Itea virginica - Virginia Sweetspire — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Best planted in slightly cool, moist sites, though it will tolerate drier sites, part sun, afternoon shade. 70788 Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ — This is one of the best of the Itea, with 6" long flowers and a brilliant purple fall color on the leaves. It grows to 3-4' tall and 1½ times as wide. A real beauty. 1-2' $17.95 71970 Itea virginica ‘Merlot’ — Lovely, compact growing dwarf Itea with deep purple foliage in the fall and typical Sweetspire flowers. Maturing at 3 to 3½'. Dense, twiggy growth. 6-12" $11.95, 1-2' $15.95 71976 Itea virginica ‘Saturnalia’ — This fast growing variety will reach 4' tall and has exceptional yellow, orange, red and hot pink fall color. Clusters of white, fragrant flowers appear in summer. 2-3' $24.95 72278 Itea virginica ‘Scarlet Beauty’ — Large, upright growth to 4-5' that has proven its hardiness in the harsh weather of Chicago. The beautiful scarlet fall color will add beauty to any garden! 2-3' $24.95 73284 Itea yunnanensis — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This species closely resembles I. ilicifolia, with its holly-like leaves, but leaves are longer. Flowers are fuzzy-looking, white catkins about 7-8'' long. Introduced from china in about 1918. 2-3' $24.95 JASMINUM - Jasmine — See Vines section. KALIMERIS *73862 Kalimeris yomena ‘Shogun’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Cream yellow foliage with irregular ly geen centers and pale lavender asterlike flowers in early fall. Treat this as a sun lover. 6-12" $8.95 KALMIA Kalmia latifolia - Mountain Laurel — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) These plants are much loved, broadleaf evergreens and do well in both sun and shade, though in hot summer areas, an eastern or northern exposure is best. Protect from direct winter sun to avoid leaf damage. They require conditions similar to rhododendrons, acidic, moist soil with good drainage. Their unusual, small, bell-shaped flowers are most often vividly striped, offering an incredible kaleidoscope of color when in full bloom. 70208 Kalmia latifolia ‘Bullseye’ — An appropriate name! This banded laurel has a very prominent dark cinnamon-purple ring around the white flowers. You can’t miss with this one. Grows 4-5'. 6-12" $13.95 70394 Kalmia latifolia ‘Elf’ — This is a nice, elf of a kalmia with very light pink flowers, that grows as a small, compact plant, usually only to 3'. 6-12" $13.95 70643 Kalmia latifolia ‘Heart of Fire’ — This variety has red buds that open to deep pink flowers. It was selected from an ‘Ostbo Red’ seedling. Grows 4-5'. 6-12" $13.95 70791 Kalmia latifolia ‘Kaleidoscope’ — Bright cinnamon-red, with a whiter center, and white edging give this one a bicolor effect. Grows to 5'. 6-12" $13.95 71579 Kalmia latifolia ‘Little Linda’ — A miniature with rounded leaves and a mounding habit, reaching 3' in ten years. Rich red buds open to lovely, pink flowers. 6-12" $13.95 70430 Kalmia latifolia ‘Minuet’ — An excellent flower with a solid red band near the edge of the petals and red spotting in the throat. The leaves are dark green and narrow. Grows 2-3'. 6-12" $13.95 71326 Kalmia latifolia ‘Nathan Hale’ — Symmetrical and compact growth habit. The red buds open to pink flowers that accent the thick shiny green foliage. It has a slow growth rate to 3'. 6-12" $13.95 70344 Kalmia latifolia ‘Nipmuck’ — Crisp, clear pink flowers burst forth from the unopened red buttons of this beauty with the funny name. Foliage is light yellow-green. 2-3' $49.95 71328 Kalmia latifolia ‘Peppermint’ — Flowers are red with candy red stripes radiate outward. Dense, rounded plant habit to 4'. 6-12" $13.95 70794 Kalmia latifolia ‘Raspberry Glow’ — Burgundy red buds open to luscious raspberry pink flowers on this fine plant. Dark green foliage. Grows to 4'. VERY NICE! 6-12" $13.95 70310 Kalmia latifolia ‘Tiddlywinks’ — A miniature plant with pink flowers, this kalmia has a nice branching habit. It grows slowly to about 20-30". Good things come in small packages! Grows 2-3'. 6-12" $13.95 73461 Kalmia latifolia ‘Tinkerbell’ — Similar to ‘Tiddlywinks’ in its compact habit, this selection is larger growing. The deep pink buds open to medium pink flowers accented with one light pink line at the petal, cup, margin and two narrow maroon bands; one at the base center of the corolla the other where the petals turn up to form the cup. Striking in any light against the deep green foliage. 6-12" $13.95 KERRIA Kerria japonica - Japanese Rose — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Free-flowering and fast growing once established, this deciduous shrub should be used more to create borders and to hide the legginess of other plants. It grows 3-6', and can be twice as wide. Leaves are bright green, showing in early March and staying late into the fall. Light green to yellow stems add interest to the winter landscape. Flowers are single, bright yellow, blooming in April and May, with continued sporadic bloom throughout the season. It likes afternoon shade, and will perform well in full shade. 71550 Kerria japonica ‘Golden Guinea’ — Single, rich yellow, large flowers on glowing green stems. This 3-4' plant prefers partial shade but will grow in full sun. Blooms early spring and again in summer. 1-2' $22.95 72298 Kerria japonica ‘Honsu’ — This is very like ‘Golden Guinea’ but has a deeper yellow flower on a very distinctive plant. 1-2' $22.95 70090 Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ — Syn. ‘Flora Plena’. A deciduous shrub with an upright habit to 8', and less spread. Leaves are a bright color, heavily veined, somewhat triangular, 2-4" long with toothed edges, turning yellow in fall. The flowers are excellent. They are plentiful, densely double and deep yellow, appearing March-May. 6-12" $8.95 71665 Kerria japonica ‘Variegata’ — Sometimes confused with ‘Picta’, the variegation is very different. What makes this plant distinct is its creamy white splashes on the green foliage. Soft buttercup yellow single flowers. 6-12" $13.95, 1-2' $18.95 KOELREUTERIA — Easily transplants and adaptable to a wide range of soils. Will withstand drought, heat, wind and alkaline soils once established. Prefers full sun, but can tolerate some shade.71098 Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden rain Tree — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This is a 30' spreading tree with leaves to 18" consisting of numerous ovate scalloped leaflets. Leaves emerge pink-red, turn green in the summer and yellow in the fall. Small yellow ½'' flowers on 12-15" panicles. Pink or red fruit capsules follow. 3-4' $29.95 04/30/08 |
