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The Knock Out® Rose ranges from 3 to 5 feet tall and equally wide. It produces multiple clusters of terminal blooms, each 3 to 3.5 inches across. These very light, fragrant flowers come in many colors and will bloom from spring until frost. Humidity doesn’t seem to bother the Knock Out® Rose, and it’s drought and cold tolerant. It’s somewhat shade-tolerant but does need about six hours of full sun per day. True to its low maintenance reputation, the Knock Out® Rose doesn’t require deadheading and is resistant to aphids, powdery mildew and black spot. Choose a well-drained site with good air movement. Plant 48” apart. Zones 4 - 9

Drift® Roses A breakthrough in hybridizing, Drifts® are compact groundcover roses. Their versatile habit fits equally well into small home gardens, patio containers and hanging baskets as it does when they are planted en masse across large, open beds. The Drifts® are winter hardy in zone 5 and could easily qualify as spreading miniatures. Disease resistant. Grows 1-2’ tall. Plant 36” apart. Zones 4 - 9

Knock Out®PP#11836

Pink Knock Out®PP#15070

Double Knock Out®PP#16202

Pink Double Knock Out®PP#18507

Popcorn Drift®PP#24773

Pink Drift®PP#18874

Red Drift®PP#17877

Apricot Drift®PP#23354

Sweet Drift®PP#21612

Double Knock Out® Roses are more floriferous than regular Knock Out® Roses and they raise the bar with petal counts of 18-25, twice the number of petals on Knock Out® Roses, with 3-6 blooms per stem. Plant 48” apart. Zones 4 – 9

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Coral Knock Out®PP#19803

Sunny Knock Out®PP#18562

White Knock Out®PP#20273

The Petite Knock Out® Rose boasts continuous blooms of vivid red from spring into fall on compact bushy foli-age that grows only 18” tall! Like the traditional Knock Out® Rose the foliage is disease resistant but, unlike its cousin, this petite beauty is an obvious choice for containers and will be eye-candy on the retail bench! Plant 18’ apart.

Petite Knock Out® PP#30811

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Arctostaphylosuva-ursiBearberry, kinnikinnickNative evergreen bearberry is a shrubby ground cover for cool climates and poor sandy soils. The 6-12” tall foliage has dark green small rounded leaves and nodding white flowers in mid to late spring. Flowers are followed by bright red berries, (beloved by bears), that persist into winter. The foliage becomes a reddish-plum color in fall. Plant 18” apart.

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Abelia x ‘Edward Goucher’AbeliaThis long blooming shrub has arching branches that hold clusters of lavender-pink tubular flowers from mid-summer to fall. Foliage grows 3-5’ tall and turns bronze-purple in fall. Use as a hedge or specimen in the mixed border.Plant 3-5’ apart.

Abelia x ‘Rose Creek’AbeliaPink tinged in spring, the low mounding 3’ tall foliage becomes glossy dark green in summer. Clusters of fragrant tubular white flowers and rose-pink sepals appear on the ends of burgundy stems in late spring to fall. In warmer climates where Abelia remains evergreen the foliage develops a purple hue in winter. Plant 48” apart.

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Flower Carpet® Roses Up to 2000 blooms in a single season on low, rounded foliage that grows 28-36” tall. Blooms appear in mid to late spring and continue into fall. All varieties have excellent disease resistance but the new generation Flower Carpet® roses, (Amber, Scarlet and Pink Supreme), have increased heat and humidity tolerance and improved disease resistance. Plant 24” apart. Zones 4 - 11

Flower Carpet® AmberPP#17098

Rosa rugosa Beach Rose Often used for beach stabilization and erosion control, the salt tolerant rugosa rose is not picky about soil conditions and forms a sturdy shrub or hedge. Very fragrant single to semi-double crimson-pink flowers bloom from May to September on 3-6’ tall foliage. Plant 24” apart.

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Flower Carpet® Pink Supreme PP#16276

Flower Carpet® ScarletPP#17373

Flower Carpet® WhitePP#9573

Flower Carpet® YellowPP#13869

Aronia melanocarpa Ground Hug™Dwarf Black ChokeberryDark glossy green deciduous foliage is mat-forming and is excellent used as a ground cover for difficult sites. The 8-14” tall foliage spreads to 3’, choking out weeds and eliminating the need to mulch. Native Ground Hug™ has white flowers in spring followed by deep purple berries in late summer and attractive orange-red fo-liage in fall. Grows 8-14” tall. PP#31821 Plant 36” apart.Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery

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Arbovitae ‘Green Giant’ (Thuja x ‘Green Giant’)Green Giant ArborvitaeOften used as a quick growing screen the dense evergreen foliage can grow 3-4’ per year. ‘Green Giant’ grows 40-60’ as a narrow pyramidal-shaped tree or if planted 5-6’ apart it can be pruned as a hedge. Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil.Plant 18’ apart.

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Buxus x sempervirens‘Green Velvet’BoxwoodCompact dense foliage has a broad mounded form with a moderate growth rate to an overall height and spread of 2-4’. In Zones 5 & 6 plant in a sheltered location to protect from winter winds.Plant 3’ apart.

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Buxus x ‘Winter Gem’BoxwoodKorean litteleaf boxwood is compact and mounded with an open habit. Grows 5’ tall over several years if not pruned. Plant 3’ apart.

Pugster Periwinkle® PP#28796

Pugster Blue® PP#28794

Pugster Pink® PP#28836

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Pugster® Amethyst PP#30236

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Buddliea x davidii Monarch® Prince Charm-ingButterfly BushNo damsels in distress will distract this Butterfly Bush from blooming pro-fusely! 10” long clusters of saturated cerise-pink flowers appear from mid to late summer on upright 3.5-4’ tall foliage. Surround with Caryopteris to create an irresistible attraction for but-terflies. PP#28903 Plant 48” apart.

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Berberis thunbergii ‘Crimson Pygmy’Dwarf Japanese BarberryReddish-purple foliage on this classic dwarf Barberry with small leaves on arching spiny stems at 2-3’. Here’s a shrub that handles most any kind of soil as long as it’s not waterlogged. Its dense habit and ability to blend well with a host of perennials and other shrubs make this plant a natural choice for design.Plant 3’ apart.

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Buddleia x davidii Pugster® Series Butterfly BushNon-stop full-sized fragrant flowers bloom from summer to frost on compact 2’ tall and wide plants. We are offering four of the color-packed Pugster® Buddleia. This dwarf series has sturdy stems that reduce winter dieback and experience less breakage. Plant in small garden spaces or use as a low hedge. Buddleia are salt tolerant and resistant to deer browsing. Performs best in average moisture and well-drained soil.Plant 24” apart.

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Buxus NewGen Freedom®BoxwoodNewGen Boxwood offers specimens with a vigorous growth habit, high tolerance of Boxwood Blight, good resistance to Box-wood Leafminer and resistance to other diseases and pests. This strong grower requires a light pruning in late winter to early spring to keep the dense rounded shape. Foliage grows slightly taller than wide and will grow to 3.5’ tall and wide in 15 years and up to 5’. A good substitute for ‘Winter Gem’. PPAF Plant 3-5’ apart.

Buxus NewGen Independence®BoxwoodAnother excellent choice from the NewGen series with the same disease and pest resistance as Freedom®. Deep green foliage forms a dense, rounded shape and holds color well in winter. Lightly prune annually in late winter to early spring. Plants will grow to 3’ tall and wide in 15 years and up to 4.5’. A good substitute for ‘Green Velvet’. PPAF Plant 3-4’ apart.Zones 5 - 8 Zones 5 - 8

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Caryopteris x ‘First Choice’Blue BeardThis compact form of Caryopteris has deep inky-blue buds that open to large cobalt-blue flowers, which are profuse on erect stems from late August to early October. Best of all, the rounded compact habit means ‘First Choice’ requires little pruning and won’t have the floppy habit some cultivars exhibit. Pest and disease-free, it reaches 36”.PP#11958 Plant 24” apart.

Caryopteris x clandonensis Grand Bleu® BluebeardBlooming in mid to late summer with deep violet blue flowers against silvery green foliage, the effect is said to resemble a blue mist. The aromatic leaves add appeal to this compact shrub. Treat as a perennial and cut to just above ground in late winter. Grows 24-30” in height. PP#17837Plant 24”apart.

Comptonia peregrinaSweet FernA deciduous shrub, ‘sweet fern’ refers to the sweet odor of the leaves, especially when crushed, and the olive-green fern-like foliage. 2-4’ tall foliage grows in dry, sandy sites and is native to eastern North American. Comptonia will tolerate salt spray and is a common companion in pine tree stands, spreading to form colonies. Plant 48” apart

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Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Golden Mop’Threadleaf False CypressThis evergreen conifer has golden yellow needles that are ‘stringy’ and mop-like. Slow growing it will form a 3’ tall and 4’ wide mound in about 10 years but can grow as tall as 5’. Use as an accent in the rock garden or shrub border. Prefers average to medium moisture. Plant 3’ apart.

Zones 4 - 8

Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupaceaJapanese Plum YewEvergreen Taxus-like foliage is dense and branches are slightly drooping. It grows slowly 5’ tall and 10’ wide and is deer resistant. Use in the shrub border with Deutzia ‘Nikko’, Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’ and Fothergilla ‘Mt. Airy’.Plant 5’ apart.

Zones 6 – 9

Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’Summersweet Native summersweet thrives in the partly shady, moist shrub border or woodland’s edge, and the very fragrant white bottle-brush like flowers in July and August are much valued by birds, butterflies and bees. ‘Hummingbird’ is a compact variety that grows 3-4' tall and is slower to spread than the spe-cies. Brilliant yellow foliage in fall.Plant 36" apart.

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Caryopteris clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’Blue BeardA low-growing, late-blooming shrub that reaches a height of only 2–3’, with clusters of deepest dark blue flowers from August through September. The foliage is lance-shaped and silvery-green. Will attract flocks of butterflies! Combine with Aster ‘October Skies’ and Chrysanthemum nipponicum.Plant 24” apart.

Zones 5 - 9

Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’Ruby Spice SummersweetA gentle breeze will carry the heavenly fragrance of the lovely rose-pink spring blooms and the spicy sweet aroma of the foliage through your garden, and to your doorstep. Spreading by rhizomes, this summersweet grows 4-6’ tall and prefers moist, rich, acidic soil. ‘Ruby Spice’ will thrive in the woodland garden, shrub border or along water’s edge. Plant 48” apart. New

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Fothergilla major ‘Mt. Airy’Dwarf FothergillaFothergilla is a spring-flowering shrub known for fall color and fragrant flowers. We have chosen to grow ‘Mt. Airy’ because of its vigorous growth habit (to 5’), lovely autumn color, dependable cold hardiness, and the bonus of those white flowers that open as leaves emerge in spring. Fall color is brilliant where this shrub is grown in full sun. Give it the moist, peaty, acid soil it prefers. Plant 3’ apart.

Zones 3 – 8

Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® MarsMophead HydrangeaFor upscale big city gardens of Europe or those formal and informal here at home, Cityline® hydrangeas offer sev-eral color options and compact, disease resistant foliage with very sturdy stems that support the large mophead flow-ers. ‘Mars’ has magenta-red or blue blooms with white centers that age to soft green. 2-3’ tall. PPAF Plant 36” apart.

Zones 4 - 9

Hydrangea aborescens ‘Annabelle’Smooth HydrangeaThe classic brilliantly white “mop-head” blooms of ‘Annabelle’ are evident from May-July, and can be 12” in diameter. The shrub’s shape is a rounded mound, broader than high at maturity. Figure the height at 3-5’. Try it with Spiraeas for a real summer show. Deciduous ‘Annabelle’ can be cut to within 6” of the ground in late winter. Plant 5’ apart.

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Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® ParisMophead HydrangeaIntense reddish-pink or violet-blue flowers age to green. 2-3’ tall. PP#10906Plant 36” apart.

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Deutzia gracilis ‘Nikko’Slender DeutziaDeutzia offers many seasons of interest from the very floriferous spring bloom-ing season to the attractive dense mounding green foliage in summer that transforms to gorgeous burgundy red in fall. Clusters of small white flowers appear on upright panicles in late spring. 1-3’ tall foliage spreads up to 5’ wide. Plant 48” apart.

Gaultheria procumbens ‘Peppermint Pearl’ WintergreenDainty white nodding bell-shaped flow-ers appear in late spring to early summer and are followed by white berries that dangle from the dark green glossy foliage all the way through winter. The fragrant leaves become tinged with red in fall pro-viding an attractive backdrop to the white berries. Leaves of native wintergreen have a mint aroma when crushed. Grows 5-8” tall. PP#27170 Plant 18” apart.

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Cornus sericea ‘Baileyi’Red Twig DogwoodRed twig dogwood is celebrated for its bright red stems in winter that are stun-ning against a backdrop of white paper birch or a snow covered landscape. White flat-topped flower clusters in spring lead to blue-tinged whitish fruits in summer that supply food for birds. This cultivar grows 6-8’ tall with a rounded habit that does not sucker like the straight species. Prefers moist soil and tolerates wet areas. Plant 8’ apart.

Gaultheria procumbensWintergreenNative to eastern North American oak woods and bogs, this evergreen groundcover produces a wintergreen mint aroma when the leaves are crushed. White nodding bell-shaped flowers on 3-6” tall stems from June to August are followed by bright red ber-ries in fall that persist through winter. Provide morning sun and light after-noon shade and consistent moisture. Plant 18” apart.

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Hydrangea macrophylla Cityline® VeniceMophead HydrangeaHot pink or blue flowers age to green. 2-3’ tall. Flower color is affected by the pH in the soil. Adding aluminum sulfate to the soil will promote blue flower color. Blooms on old wood and prun-ing is seldom required. PP#10928Plant 36” apart.

Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer® The OriginalBig Leaf HydrangeaMop-head bears 8-10” flower heads of pink in neutral to alkaline soil or blue in acidic soil. Best is, it blooms on old and new wood and blooms through the summer. Happiest in partial or dappled shade with consistent moisture, growing to a mature height of 5’. PP#15298 Plant 3-4’ apart.

Hydrangea macrophylla Twist-n-Shout® Endless Summer® Lacecap HydrangeaShake it up baby now…with the first ever reblooming lacecap introduced as part of the Endless Summer® collection. Handsome dark green foliage and sturdy deep red stems support pink flowers in alkaline soil or periwinkle flowers in acidic soil. First blooms in early summer with the next round in late-summer. Height of 3-5’. PP# 20176 Plant 36” apart.Zones 4 - 9

Hydrangea paniculata Bobo®Panicle HydrangeaAbsolutely stunning in summer when the 30-36” tall foliage is smothered with creamy white flower panicles. Blooms are held on strong stems and get larger and longer as the season progresses, becoming even more eye-catching in fall when the flowers take on a pinkish hue. Expect a beautiful floral display every summer as it blooms on new wood. PP#21008 Plant 48” apart.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’Panicle Hydrangea6-12” long cone-shaped flower panicles begin creamy lime-green and transform to antique rose-pink, blooming from mid-summer to fall. ‘Limelight’ is an upright deciduous shrub at 6-8’ tall, and is very tolerant of wind and severe winters. Blooms are produced on new wood and make excellent cut flowers for fresh or dried arrangements. PP#12874 Plant 5’ apart.

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Zones 3 - 9

Hydrangea paniculataLittle Lime®Panicle HydrangeaThis compact version of ‘Limelight’ grows to 3-5’ tall with the same mid-summer creamy lime-green flowers that turn rose-pink in the fall. Excellent wind and cold tolerance and perfect for containers or borders. PP#22330Plant 36” apart

Zones 3 - 9

Hydrangea paniculata Little Quick Fire®Panicle HydrangeaThe earliest blooming of the panicle Hy-drangea and dwarf at just 3-5’ tall and wide, the lacy blooms open to creamy white and turn deep red as they age. Great for containers or smaller spaces. PP#25136Plant 6’ apart. Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery

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Hydrangea macrophylla Summer Crush®Endless Summer® HydrangeaWow! This Hydrangea delivers stunning color for the patio container or border with its large mophead flowers of satu-rated raspberry red or neon purple. Compact and tidy too! Grows 18-36” tall. PP#30359Plant 2-3’ apart. New

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Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’Oakleaf HydrangeaGorgeous rose-pink inflorescences open white at first but soon turn pale pink and then deep rose-red. 9" long flowers panicles are held above the dark green foliage in summer. This compact hybrid grows to 3.5’ tall and 5’ wide. Deeply lobed leaves turn mahogany-red in fall and exfoliating bark provides winter interest. A 2010 U.S. National Arboretum introduction. Plant 60” apart.

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Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’Oakleaf HydrangeaShowy conical clusters of white flowers are held on strong stems from late spring through summer. Blooms age to dusty pink and the large oak-like leaves turn bronzy-purple in fall. Exfoliating bark adds winter interest. Under-plant with native Virginia bluebells for early spring color as ‘Snow Queen’ begins to break dormancy. Grows 5-6’ tall and 6-8’ wide. Plant 6’ apart.

Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’InkberryA compact broadleaf evergreen shrub that is a great choice for mass plant-ings, foundations and naturalizing. Shamrock Inberry is a minimal care shrub that can tolerate wet soil, but will thrive in average soil also. Resistant to deer browsing and is a great choice for rain gardens . Plants will produce small , black berries if male is present. 3-4’ tall by 3-4’.Plant 4’ apart.

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Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’Virginia Sweetspire‘Henry’s Garnet’ has fragrant 6” long white racemes in June and July in good quantity. The rich green leaves make a nice rounded shape 4-5’ high and 6’ wide. Its foliage in the fall is dependably brilliant reddish-purple in color before fulfilling its deciduous life cycle. This shrub is easy to grow handling shade or sun, and wet or dry soils. Plant 5’ apart.

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Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’WinterberryWinterberry is a favorite for its bright red berries on bare stems in winter and attractivness to birds and beneficial insects. Grows 8-10’ tall with dark green deciuous foliage and small white flowers in late spring. Male plant such as ‘Southern Gentleman’ must be present for berries to be produced. Plant 6’ apart.

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Itea virginica Little Henry®Dwarf Virginia SweetspireThe arching shoots of native ‘Little Henry’ bear the same fragrant white bottlebrush blooms as ‘Henry’s Garnet’, but this handy little deciduous shrub reaches 2 1/2’ tall at best. Tidy in shape, the shiny dark green leaves turn brilliantly red-purple in fall. As a foil for competing perennial colors in the border, for foliage contrast, or massed on its own, ‘Little Henry’ is an alternative worth considering. PP#10988 Plant 3’ apart.


Juniperus horizontalis ‘Plumosa Compacta Youngstown’ Andorra JuniperGrey-green foliage turns plum red for the autumn and winter months provid-ing four seasons of interest. Drought and salt tolerant, and able to grow in almost any soil type, this native groundcover is good in group plantings both large and small. Minimal mainte-nance plant. Grows 12-18”tall by 5-10’ wide. Plant 5’ apart.


Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky® Panicle HydrangeaAll eyes will be on this spectacular Hy-drangea in late summer when the large white flower panicles begin to turn pink at the base creating two-toned clusters that are up to 16” long. Use as a speci-men in the mixed border where its over-all height will be 6-8’ tall and 7-9’ wide. Adaptable to many soil types. Prune in late winter to early spring. PP#16166 Plant 7’ apart.

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Myrica pensylvanicaBayberryNative to eastern coastal areas of the United States and Canada, bayberry’s tolerance of drought, poor soils, high winds and salt make it ideal for the coastal landscape. Dark green leathery foliage is deciduous. Aromatic gray berries are commonly used to make candles and soaps. Grows 6-10’ tall. Plant 6’ apart.

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Nandina domestica‘Fire Power’Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo‘Fire Power’ is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub that does not produce flowers or fruit. Its popularity derives form the intense fire-engine red fall color of the foliage. Early spring leaves are light green and mature to medium green in summer. Grows 2’ tall and 2’ wide.Plant 24” apart.

Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’Heavenly BambooPopular used as a foundation plant or sited in a parking lot island because of its moisture and drought tolerance and colorful changing foliage. New leaves in spring are bright red and transition to blue-green in summer followed by deep red in fall. A bit monotonous in a mass planting, try ‘Gulf Stream’ as an accent in an evergreen border. Grows 30-36” tall and wide. Plant 36” apart.

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Nandina domestica Harbor Belle™Dwarf Heavenly BambooNandina provides provides many seasons of interest as an accent plant or low hedge. New foliage is pinkish in color as it emerges in spring and then turns dark green, finishing out the fall a beautiful deep burgundy-red. Grows in a dense mound to 15-18" tall. Small white star-shaped flowers in late spring are followed by clusters of red berries in fall. Evergreen in warmer climates. PP#14668 Plant 24” apart.

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’False HollyHolly-like multi-colored leaves are green, creamy-white, gray-green and yellow-green. Grows 3-5’ tall. Plant 3’ apart.

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Pieris japonica ‘Brouwer’s Beauty’Japanese PierisThis upright shrub has long lasting blooms which appear in late winter to early spring and last for many weeks. Reddish-purple buds and creamy white urn-shaped flowers appear on dangling chains. Glossy evergreen foliage grows to 8’ tall. Plant 5’ apart.

Leucothoe axillarisCoastal doghobbleThis native evergreen shrub is well suited to moist, shaded areas with protection from winter winds. Grows 2-4’ tall with dark leathery green leaves. Fragrant white bell-shaped flowers appear in spring and attract bees and butterflies. Plant in the shade garden with native ferns, pachysandra procumbens and Tiarella. Plant 36” apart.

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Nandina domestica ‘Twilight’Heavenly BambooPink-tinged new leaves top white washed leaves that eventually age to green. The three color stages are pres-ent throughout the growing season offering a unique and attractive mound of foliage. The semi-evergreen dwarf, dense foliage grows 24” tall and wide. PP#26025Plant 24” apart.

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Sarcoccoca hookeriana var. humilis Fragrant Valley™Sweet boxUnbelievably sweet fragrance wafts from the almost unnoticed white flowers in late winter to early spring. This compact variety is shorter than the species at 18” tall. Sweetbox is a member of the boxwood family and has similar dense evergreen foliage and glossy green leaves. Great groundcover for moist shade. Prefers organically rich soil. PP#19942 Plant 24-36” apart.Zones 5 - 8 F

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Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’Fragrant SumacThis fragrant woody ground cover grows 12-36” tall and will spread to 6-8’, establishing itself in a variety of soil types. Glossy dark green leaves turn striking shades of orange, red and burgundy in the fall. Clusters of small yellow flowers appear in late spring followed by hairy red berries in late summer. Use as a bank stabilizer or as an attractive filler in large areas where it will choke out weeds. Plant 3- 5’ apart.

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Spiraea japonica ‘Golden Elf’Dwarf Bridal WreathThis very small, low-growing deciduous shrub reaches only 8” in height with a spread of about 24”. Tiny golden oval leaves are topped with pink flowers in May last through July. Spirea looks nice in a rock garden or in the front of a border. Remove spent flowers for new growth. It can be pruned back in late winter. Plant 2’ apart.

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Spiraea japonica Double Play® Candy Corn®SpireaFrom bright red in spring to orange-yellow in summer the boldly colored foliage and dark purple flowers in late spring will be a non-stop dazzling display. Mounded foliage grows 1.2-2’ tall and wide. PP#28313Plant 2’ apart.

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Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’Bridal WreathWhile the 24” height is a plus, the chartreuse to light yellow leaf color of ‘Magic Carpet’ will add an unusual color accent to the perennial border, or massed on its own. Vivid orange-red new stems with deep rose pink flowers in June-July complete the vibrant combination of colors that will drift through the landscape.Plant 3’ apart.

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Rubus Raspberry Shortcake® Bushel and Berry® Raspberry Shortcake® RaspberryNo longer does one need to pick rasp-berries from an out of control jungle of thorns. Raspberry Shortcake™ is so com-pact at 2-3’ and painless, aka thornless, that it can be placed in a patio container or tight garden space near a walkway. Fragrant white blooms are followed by delicious berries in mid-summer on com-pact plants that do not require staking. Self-pollinating. PP#22141 Plant 36” apart.

Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’Cherry LaurelThis compact variety grows 3-4’ tall and is free-flowering. Glossy evergreen foliage prefers some afternoon shade in hotter regions. Upright creamy-white flower clusters appear in spring and give way to small black fruits loved by birds in mid-summer. Plant 6’ apart.

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Pieris japonica ‘Katsura’Japanese PierisIn early spring, light pink bell-shaped flowers dangle from dark pink racemes and remain attractive for many weeks against the lustrous evergreen foliage. New leaves emerge burgundy-red con-tinuously from spring through summer and transform to dark green as they age. A height of 4-5’ tall is attained after several years with an upright and broad branched growth habit. Prefers slightly acidic soil. PP#15452Plant 6’ apart.

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Syringa xBloomerang® PurpleDwarf LilacNo one ever gets enough of the sweet fragrance of spring blooming lilac. This exciting re-bloomer gives us the usual round of clustered lavender-purple flow-ers in spring, takes a break in the heat of summer, and then continues to blooms until frost! Promptly remove spent flowers for a better 2nd performance. A deciduous shrub, it grows 5’ tall and wide. PP#20575 Plant 5’ apart.


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Syringa pubescence subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’Korean Lilac‘Miss Kim’ not only produces sweetly scented blossoms in spring but also has beautiful purplish-maroon foliage in fall. She is a compact grower at 6-8’ with clusters of single light lavender flowers in mid to late spring that fade to lavender-pink. Remove spent blooms to improve flowering perfor-mance for the following spring. Plant 6-8’ apart.

Syringa x Tinkerbelle®Dwarf LilacHummingbirds and butterflies love Tinkerbelle, and is it any wonder? Not because of the flying thing but because of the masses of sweetly fragrant pale pink flower clusters that bloom in mid to late spring. Eye-catching wine-red buds add to the beauty of this compact, rounded 4-6’ tall lilac. PP#12294Plant 4-6’ apart.

Vaccinium angustifoliumLowbush blueberryPopular among birds, butterflies and humans with its mild, sweet fruit produced in early summer and preceded by small pinkish-white flowers in spring. Native lowbush blueberry spreads by runners. 8”-12” tall stems are ‘twiggy’ with glossy green leaves in summer and reddish-purple leaves in fall. Plant 24” apart.

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Vaccinium Blueberry Glaze®Bushel and Berry® Blueberry Glaze® BlueberryYum Yum Yum! Plant this blueberry in a patio container or place in the shrub bor-der where there is easy access to the deli-cious wild-flavored blueberries. Whitish to pink flowers in spring precede the mid-summer berries. Dark green glossy foliage grows to 2-3’ tall and wide and should be pruned after fruiting is complete. Semi-evergreen and self-pollinating. PP#25467Plant 36” apart.

Vaccinium Jelly Bean®Bushel and Berry® Jelly Bean® BlueberrySuper sweet berries in large numbers are nestled amongst dense foliage in mid-summer and may well spark a dual between Mother Nature’s four legged friends and the human har-vester.Quite ornamental in a container when the multitudes of blueberries are set against red-streaked dark green leaves. Petite white blooms in spring precede berries. 12-24” tall. Self-polli-nating. PP#24662

Vaccinium Peach Sorbet® Bushel and Berry® Peach Sorbet® BlueberryShowy foliage in spring combines peach, pink, orange, and green hues together for a beautiful display in the garden or patio container. Small white flowers in spring set the stage for a bountiful crop of juicy blueberries in mid summer. 12-24” tall foliage becomes purplish-maroon in fall, retaining its leaves through winter in mild climates. Self-pollinating. PP#23325Plant 24” apart.

Vaccinium Pink Icing® Bushel and Berry® Pink Icing® BlueberryWhether you like blueberries or not, use Pink Icing™ as an ornamental for its stunning spring and winter foliage. New growth emerges in pink hues and combines with blue and dark green and in mild climates the winter foliage becomes breath-taking as it turns to turquoise blue. White flowers in spring are followed by robust blueberries in mid-summer. 3-4’ tall mounding foli-age. PP#23336 Plant 36” apart.

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Yucca filamentosaAdam’s NeedleAs a bold accent in groups or in the border, evergreen Yucca is unsurpassed. The sword-like blue-green leaves of this native, with thin curling threads on the leaf margins, are 3–4’ high and are of interest all year long. In July and August, very showy and fragrant, creamy-white, bell-shaped flower spikes rise on stiff stems to 5–6’. Sun and drought-tolerant, its foliage is a great contrast to a host of finer-textured plants. Plant 2’ apart.

Zones 5 - 9


Zones 5 - 9

Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’Variegated Adam’s NeedleThriving in infertile, dry, sandy soil, as well as being reliably hardy, Yuccas continue to gain popularity throughout our area. The sword-like leaves are rich green with a decidedly bright yellow leaf edge. The height is 36” and the same lovely white flower bells rise on strong stalks in July and August. Plant 2’ apart.

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Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’Vareigated Adam’s Needle‘Color Guard’ has stiff green sword-like leaves with a wide bright yellow center, and we mean bright! Add a compact and dwarf habit at 2-3’, superb drought-tolerance, deer resistance, an evergreen quality, and a preference for plain sandy soil, and ‘Color Guard’ becomes irresistible. The white flowers in July-August on strong stems are a delightful after-thought. Plant 2’ apart.

Zones 4 - 7

Viburnum carlesiiKorean Spice ViburnumRounded flower clusters emit heavenly fragrance in early spring. Reddish buds open to soft pink and age to white. This rounded deciduous shrub grows 4-6’ tall. Fall foliage has a reddish hue. Plant 4’ apart.

Zones 4 - 7

Yucca filamentosa (variegata) ‘Ivory Towers’Variegated Adam’s NeedleStiff, evergreen foliage grows 2-3’ tall and has sword-shaped gray-green leaves with white edges. Creamy-white flowers bloom on 3-4’ tall spikes in early summer. Very drought tolerant.Plant 48” apart.

Weigela florida Spilled Wine®WeigelaThe dark burgundy-red foliage has the same brilliant rose-pink tubular flowers as Wine and Roses® but is shorter at 2-3’ tall with a spreading habit to 3-4’ wide. PP#23781 Plant 3’ apart. Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery

Zones 4 - 8

Weigela florida My Monet Purple Effect®WeigelaLeaves of cream, green and pink are tinged with purple and topped with small pink tubular flowers in late spring. Mounded and compact at 18-30” tall and wide, the foliage color holds well up to the first frost and is somewhat more heat tolerant than My Monet®. Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery.

Plant 24” apart. New for 2021

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