Deciduous Shrubs
Sixteen Candles Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'
Sixteen Candles Summersweet
Summersweet Sixteen Candles is a summersweet cultivar that is noted for its erect, candle-like flower spikes and compact size. It is a densely-branched, rounded, and suckering deciduous shrub.
Smokebush Golden Spirit
Golden Spirit 'Smokebush'
Smokebush Golden Spirit
Spectacular foliage emerges lime green and matures to brilliant gold and then coral, orange and red in fall. Smoke-like plumes of whitish-pink flowers add interest. The foliage will not scorch in the sun unless conditions are extremely dry. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers somewhat infertile loams, but performs well in poor, rocky soils. Sharp drainage is essential. Plants have shallow fibrous root systems. If bloom is desired, prune very lightly in early spring only as needed. If bloom is not a concern, stems may be cut back hard in early spring to a framework to induce growth of vigorous new shoots with larger than normal leaves.
Smokebush Grace
Cotinus 'Grace'
Smokebush Grace
Outstanding large pink flower panicles in summer. These feathery, graceful flower panicles give this large shrub the overall effect of a cloud of pink smoke over green leaves. The leaves are 4-6" long and, when young, have a red tinge to them, turning to a blue-green with the summer.
Smokebush Royal Purple
Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Smokebush Royal Purple
Royal Purple Smokebush exhibits beautiful, velvety, dark purple foliage throughout the growing season, with panicles of smoky-purple to beige flowers blooming in mid-summer. This gives the effect of a cloud of smoke. This xeriscape plant forms an upright, low branched, spreading shrub.
Smokebush Winecraft Black
Cotinus coggygria
Smokebush Winecraft Black
Semi-dwarf dark-leaf cotinus! The first-ever Proven Winners® smokebush would have to be special - and indeed, it is. Winecraft Black™ cotinus starts out the season with rich purple foliage, becoming deeper in color until it's nearly black; fall then turns it brilliant orange. Early summer brings wispy red flowers that become the beautiful, hazy-violet "smoke" that give this plant its name. Rounded, semi-dwarf habit. Great color even under poly helps ensure great spring sales!
Height: 4-6'. Spread: 4-6'. Shape: Rounded. Exposure: Full Sun. Foliage: Purple-black. Fall Foliage: Orange. Zone: 4-8.
Snow White Sensation Mockorange
Philadelphus
Snow White Sensation Mockorange
The pure-white double flowers of this lovely Mock Orange are up to 2in wide and have a sweet, citrus fragrance. 'Snow White Fantasy' is useful as a specimen or backdrop for Roses.
Snowball Roseum
Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'
Snowball Roseum
'Snowball Roseum' is a very popular shrub with large, double white flowers bloom profusely in April-May.
Spiraea Ash Leaf Matcha Ball
Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Levgreen'
Spiraea Ash Leaf Matcha Ball
Matcha Ball™ forms a perfect round ball of pretty fern-like foliage in a fresh shade of green. When the foliage first emerges in very early spring there is a hint of color in the leaves and petioles that ranges from red to orange-peach in color, ultimately maturing to green. Unlike Sem, Matcha Ball™ sparsely blooms and doesn’t develop suckers so it maintains a tight round form throughout the growing season. Fall color is yellow. Prefers moist, well-drained organic soil. Tolerates full sun to some light shade. Discovered by Denis Levac of Québec, Canada.
Height: 2-3'. Spread: 3-4'. Shape: Rounded. Exposure: Full Sun. Foliage: Green. Fall Foliage: Yellow. Zone: 3-7.
Spiraea Candy Corn
Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1'
Spiraea Candy Corn
You have to see it to believe it! Candy-apple red foliage starts the show in spring. As the season progresses, the foliage transforms to pineapple yellow. Dark purple blooms appear in late spring, making this the most eye-poppingly colorful Double Play spirea yet. Developed by Tom Ranney of NCSU.
Spiraea Dakota Goldcharm
Spiraea japonica 'Mertyann'
Spiraea Dakota Goldcharm
Extremely dwarf gold-leaved variety with bright pink flowers in early summer and repeating some through the remainder of the growing season. New leaves are light bronze before maturing to yellowish gold in summer and finally to pinkish-red in fall.
Spiraea Double Play Doozie
Spiraea x 'NCSX2'
Spiraea Double Play Doozie
Double Play Doozie® spirea is a ground-breaking non-invasive spirea, the first of its kind. Its lack of seed also makes it a perpetual bloomer, putting all of its energy into creating wave after wave of red-pink flowers from early summer through frost. No deadheading required! Naturally grows as a neat mound.
Spiraea Glow Girl
Spiraea birchleaf 'Glow Girl'
Spiraea Glow Girl
Glow Girl has pink buds with hints of red in them. These buds open up to pure white blooms in spring. The lemon-lime foliage holds its color well through the summer and takes on brilliant oranges in fall.
Spiraea Goldmound
Spiraea 'Goldmound'
Spiraea Goldmound
A bushy plant with pink flowers in June-July. Outstanding small colorful foliage plant for accent or contrast in the foundation planting or shrub border. Full sun.
Spiraea Limemound
Spiraea japonica 'Limemound'
Spiraea Limemound
Pink flower clusters in late spring to summer. Oval, sharply toothed leaves emerge yellow in spring, mature to lime-green in summer and turn attractive shades of red and orange in autumn.
Spiraea Little Princess
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Spiraea Little Princess
Small leaves on short wiry stems. Pretty pink flowers bloom in summer. Excellent groundcover or dwarf specimen shrub. Dark red fall color. Sun or light shade.
Spiraea Little Spark
Spiraea 'Little 'Spark'
Spiraea Little Spark
With all the problems with Spirea ‘Goldflame’ reverting, Little Spark® will be the perfect substitution with an even more compact habit. This little spirea has orange new growth and holds its yellow foliage color throughout the summer, even in full sun situations. A summer bloomer, the pink flowers arise just above the foliage, and if you give them a quick shear when they are done, it will bloom again in late summer. Fall color includes shades of pink, creating a multi-toned effect. Bred by Minier.
Height: 18-24". Spread: 18-30". Shape: Rounded, spreading. Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade. Foliage: Orange to yellow. Fall Foliage: Reddish-pink. Zone: 3-8.
Spiraea Magic Carpet
Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'
Spiraea Magic Carpet
Vibrant red shoots emerge in spring and mature into rich bronze, red-tipped foliage. Clusters of deep pink flowers cover the plant in early summer and contrast nicely with the foliage. In fall the foliage takes on rich russet tones that remain colorful well into November. Does best in full sun.
Spiraea Pink Sparkler
Spiraea birchleaf 'Pink Sparkler'
Spiraea Pink Sparkler
Pink Sparkler blooms in early summer with large pink flowers at the terminals of this rounded shrub. In autumn, when new flowers are formed and bloom along the leaf axils in each stem. These flowers are smaller, but there are more of them and add a pop of pink color. Then, the leaves turn a lovely burgundy red in autumn. The shape is a lovely rounded mound and this plant needs very little pruning to keep its perfect shape.
Spiraea Renaissance Bridalwreath
Spiraea x vanhouttei 'Renaissance'
Spiraea Renaissance Bridalwreath
Arching boughs of snow white flowers blossom in mid to late spring and are stunning on cloudy days or in moonlight. Selected at Bailey Nurseries for its more disease resistant foliage, this outstanding spirea is similar in all other respects to Vanhoutte, including beautiful white blooms.
Spiraea Sorbaria Sem Ash Leaf
Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’
Spiraea Sorbaria Sem Ash Leaf
Ash Leaf Spirea 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.
Spiraea Superstar
Spiraea 'Denistar'
Spiraea Superstar
This superstar is a branch sport of 'Froebelii', with a smaller more compact form. New foliage is deep green, showing off the stunning, scarlet red new growth to its best advantage. Pink blossoms grace the plant all summer long. The three-season appeal continues with an excellent bronze fall color.
Spiraea Tor Birchleaf
Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'
Spiraea Tor Birchleaf
Tor is a compact mound of dark gray-green birch-like leaves. Tiny white flowers cover the plant in late spring. Autumn brings quality shades of orange, red and purple.
Sumac Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn
Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger'
Sumac Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn
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.
Summer Wine Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
Summer Wine Ninebark
Improved variety of Ninebark with neat, compact branching and fine, deeply cut, dark crimson-red leaves. Contains dark foliage. Requires little pruning. Pinkish-white flowers in mid-summer show nicely against the dark foliage. A hardy, compact, neat plant with deeply serrated, dark crimson red foliage. Pinkish-white, button-shaped flowers. Bark will peel as stems mature. A showy plant that makes a great accent in the landscape.
Summersweet Hummingbird
Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Summersweet Hummingbird
This dwarf form of summersweet is a carefree shrub with glossy, deep-green leaves that turn vibrant yellow in fall. Bottlebrushlike clusters of tiny, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers appear in late summer, making this compact, shade-loving shrub a favorite of bees and butterflies.
Viburnum Blue Muffin
Viburnum dentatum 'Christom'
Viburnum Blue Muffin
An exciting compact selection of Arrowwood Viburnum. In spring the plant is covered with beautiful white flowers, then later in summer clusters of rich blue berries form.
Weigela Carnaval
Weigela florida 'Courtalor'
Weigela Carnaval
An excellent new Weigela with showy blossoms of pink, white and red. Carnaval is a tetraploid and you will see this in the thick, substantive blossoms. A long bloomer and a great addition to the shrub border.
Weigela Dark Horse
Weigela florida 'Dark Horse'
Weigela Dark Horse
Magenta pink flowers stand out against the bronze foliage and lime venation.
Weigela French Lace
Weigela florida 'Brigela'
Weigela French Lace
This lovely variegated Weigela has dark red lowers that contrast nicely with the yellow and green foliage. This is a real standout in the garden.
Weigela Ghost
Weigela florida 'Canton'
Weigela Ghost
A great weigela with dark red flowers in spring and remarkable foliage that magically starts green then turns to ghostly, iridescent butter yellow as the summer progresses. Provides seasons of outstanding color. A good rebloomer.
Weigela Pink Sonic Bloom
Weigela 'Pink Sonic Bloom'
Weigela Pink Sonic Bloom
Pink Sonic Bloom has loads of hot pink flowers in May. Pink flowers are followed by waves of blooms until frost. No deadheading is needed to see strong reblooming through summer and fall.
Weigela Rainbow Sensation
Weigela florida 'Kolmagira'
Weigela Rainbow Sensation
Even before the flowers appear, 'Rainbow Sensation' will brighten your garden with its attractive, variegated foliage.Dense clusters of soft pink flowers bloom profusely in May, attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Weigela is especially suited to urban environments where it preforms beautifully with minimal care.
Weigela Red Prince
Weigela florida 'Red Prince'
Weigela Red Prince
Developed at Iowa State University. The most important characteristic of this plant is its ability to hold its flower color (red) as they age rather than taking on a purplish tint which often happens with other varieties. Hardier than W. vaniceki. Tendency for a secondary bloom in late summer, particularly if spring bloom was sparse.
Weigela Rubidor
weigela 'Rubidor'
Weigela Rubidor
This weigela is a densely rounded deciduous shrub with soft chartreuse foliage. Funnel shaped, deep red flowers. Blooms occur in clusters along branches of old growth, covering the entire shrub with flowers in June-July.
Weigela Shining Sensation
Weigela flor
Weigela Shining Sensation
Weigela 'Shining Sensation' is coming out through the Plants that Work brand from Novalis. These are considered plants that deliver all season long.
Weigela Sonic Bloom Pearl
Weigela florida 'Bokrasopea'
Weigela Sonic Bloom Pearl
The flowers open pure white with a yellow throat and then change to pink, giving you multiple colors on a single plant. The flowers really pop against the bright green foliage. Blooms in May and reblooms until frost.
Willow Dwarf Blue Arctic
Salix purpurea 'Nana' Dwarf Blue Arctic Willow
Willow Dwarf Blue Arctic
Attractive fine blue-green leaves on purplish colored stems. Small insignificant yellow-green catkins. Dense rounded form. Yellow fall color. Makes a nice fine textured hedge. Thrives in poor soils. Full sun to part shade. Low-growing, dense shrub with blue-green, fine-textured foliage. Makes an attractive hedge. Twigs purplish in winter. Very hardy. Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate wet conditions.