Shrubs With Multi Season Interest Dennis Morgeson Agent for Horticulture Education Washington County
What do plant people mean?
Texture-refers to the plants foliage Fine-small or narrow leaves Coarse-larger leaves
What do plant people mean? Habit-the general shape of a plant…columnar, round, wide base, narrow base etc.
What do plant people mean? Contrast-makes the garden design “pop” such as bright flowers and foliage flanked with a darker foliaged plant or arching shrubs next to a straight wall or sidewalk
What do plant people mean? Season of interest-a fancy way of saying when the plant adds color to the garden whether by blooms, foliage, or bark. Some plant may have multiple seasons of interest.
What do plant people mean? Dwarf-doesn’t necessarily mean tiny, just that the plant is smaller than the typical species
Abelia BRONZE ANNIVERSARY™ (A. x grandiflora ‘Rika1’ pp#20,568) Bronze-orange spring foliage matures to an attractive lime-gold as the season progresses. Fragrant white blooms throughout the summer. USDA 6, AHS 9, 3-4', gr 1 • summer bloom
Abelia • RUBY ANNIVERSARY™ (A. chinensis ‘Keiser’ pp#21,632) Hardy and fragrant! This colorful, long-blooming selection has ruby-red new growth and fall color. Developed by Susan Keiser of Ossining, NY. USDA 5, AHS 9, 46', gr 1 • summer bloom Item
Abelia • SUNNY ANNIVERSARY® (A. x grandiflora ‘Minduo1’ pp#24,445, cbr#5236) Ooh la la – no other abelia matches the color of this one from Pépinières Minier! It boasts yellow blooms with pink throats and orange freckles. Large, fragrant flowers appear in mid-summer and continue through September. USDA 6, AHS 9, 3-4', summer bloom
Butterfly Bush Pugster Series • Dwarf habit with full sized blooms! Thick sturdy stems gives extra hardiness. • PUGSTER BLUE™ (B. ‘SMNBDBT’ ppaf, cbraf) Finally, a better blue! Enticing dark violet-blue flower heads adorn this low mounded shrub. USDA 5, AHS 9, 2', gr 0.5, summer rebloomer
Butterfly Bush Pugster • PUGSTER PERIWINKLE™ (B. ‘SMNBDO’ ppaf, cbraf) Plump, periwinkle-purple flower heads cover this low mounded shrub. USDA 5, AHS 9, 2', gr 0.5, summer rebloomer, fragrant
Butterfly Bush Pugster • PUGSTER PINK™ (B. ‘SMNBDPT’ ppaf, cbraf) Very dense taffy-pink flower heads grace this low mounded shrub. USDA 5, AHS 9, 2', gr 0.5, summer rebloomer
Butterfly Bush Pugster • PUGSTER WHITE™ (B. ‘SMNBDW’ ppaf, cbraf) Big, thick, pure white flower heads cover this this low mounded shrub. USDA 5, AHS 9, 2', gr 0.5, summer rebloomer
Butterfly Bush • ‘Miss Molly’ (B. pp#23,425, cbr#4446) Good Golly Miss Molly! If you think ‘Miss Ruby’ has awesome flower color, this plant pushes the spectrum even further with dark sangria-red blooms. The red color may be more pronounced in the south. This compact variety is half the size of a typical buddleia. Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of NCSU.* USDA 5, AHS 9, 4-5', gr 0.5, summer bloom
Caryopteris • LIL’ MISS SUNSHINE™ (C. x clandonensis ‘Janice’ pp#22,160) A cross between Petit Bleu™ and Sunshine Blue® caryopteris that delivers shiny yellow foliage and a neat compact habit. This beauty produces an abundance of blue flowers in late summer. Award: Silver Medal Plantarium 2010. USDA 5, AHS 9, 2.5-3', gr 0.5, summer bloom
Caryopteris • BEYOND MIDNIGHT™ (C. x clandonensis ‘CT-9-12’ ppaf, cbraf) Dark and dreamy! You’re sure to love this new caryopteris with its extremely dark glossy foliage, compact habit and rich blue flowers. Developed by Danziger Dan Flower Farm. USDA 5, AHS 9, 24-30", gr 0.5, summer bloom
Caryopteris • SUNSHINE BLUE® II (C. incana ‘SMNCVH’ ppaf, cbraf) A new and improved yellow leafed caryopteris that has proven itself in our trials to be the most adaptable and hardiest yet. Attractive yellow to lime-green foliage holds up to hot weather and is adorned with vivid blue flowers in late summer. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3', gr 0.5, summer bloom
Cotinus (Smoketree) • GOLDEN SPIRIT™ (C. coggygria ‘Ancot’ pp#13,082) Golden yellow foliage transforms to shades of coral, orange and red in autumn. The leaves do not scorch in direct sunlight. Discovered by Harn Sanders and Christina Bastiana Adriana of Boskoop. USDA 4, AHS 8, 810', gr 1, summer bloom
Cotinus (Smoketree) • ‘Royal Purple’ Noted for holding its color better than other purple selections, the wine-hued foliage glows when backlit by the sun and turns redpurple-pink in fall. Pinkishred blooms in early to midsummer. Award: GMPA, 2015. USDA 5, AHS 8, 8-10', gr 1, summer bloom
Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon • PURPLE PILLAR™ (H. s. ‘Gandini Santiago' pp#25,568, cbraf) A whole new look for rose of Sharon, Purple Pillar™ has a very narrow, fastigiate habit much like Fine Line® rhamnus, but it’s adorned with big, semi-doubled, purple flowers in the summer. The landscape applications for this plant are endless: narrow hedges, screens, and unique accent specimen. It is also well suited for entrances, patio gardens and decorative containers. Winner of the Plantarium Silver Medal. USDA 5, AHS 9, 10-16' tall and 2-3' wide', gr 1, summer bloom
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon • SUGAR TIP® (H. s. ‘America Irene Scott’ pp#20,579, cbr#3582) An eye-catching rose of Sharon with brightly variegated creamywhite and blue-green foliage. Unlike ‘Purpureus Variegatus’ this beauty actually flowers, producing loads of clear pink, double flowers in late summer. Seedless. Developed by Sharon Gerlt of Independence, MO. Award: Bronze Medal Plantarium 2009. USDA 5, AHS 9, 5-6', gr 1.5, summer bloom, foliage interest
Hydrangea arborescens Smooth Hydrangea • ‘Annabelle’ Snowball flowers gradually change from green to pure white. Introduced by Joe McDaniel in 1960. Native. Awards: PSC, Georgia Gold Medal Plant. USDA 3, AHS 9, 3-4', gr 1, summer bloom • LIME RICKEY® (H. a. ‘SMNHALR’ ppaf, cbraf) Hot summer weather calls for a refreshing lime rickey! Cool, lime-green mophead blooms sport showy pink pollen and take on a marbleized jade effect as they age. Super strong stems make this fantastic in the landscape and as a fresh or dried cut flower. This staff favorite is now a Proven Winners® ColorChoice® variety. Prune once in early spring to produce a compact container plant. USDA 3, AHS 9, 4-5', gr 1, summer • INCREDIBALL® (H. a. ‘Abetwo’ pp#20,571, cbr#4166) An improved ‘Annabelle’ hydrangea, Incrediball® has beefy stems and massive blooms. The breeding goal was stronger stems to eliminate flop, but we got incredibly large blooms too! Each one has roughly four times as many florets as ‘Annabelle’. Lightly fragrant. We recommend selling this plant in 2-gallon pots or larger. Native. USDA 3, AHS 9, 4-5', gr 1, summer bloom
Hydrangea paniculata Hardy Hydrangea • BOBO® (H. p. ‘ILVOBO’ pp#22,782, cbr#4910) This dwarf hydrangea will turn heads! Brought to us by the breeder of Pinky Winky®, Bobo® hydrangea is engulfed by large white flowers in summer. Flowers are held upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom. This early blooming variety is an undeniable asset to any small garden. Award: Gold Floral award for best novelty plant. USDA 3, AHS 8, 30-36" tall, 36-48" wide • FIRE LIGHT® (H. p. ‘SMHPFL’ pp#25,135, cbr#5160) The new standard by which to measure all hardy hydrangeas. Upright panicles are packed with florets that transform from pure white to pink and finish a rich pomegranate-red. Its thick, sturdy stems present well in containers as well as the garden. Growers will like it as much as gardeners do! USDA 3, AHS 8, 4.5-6', gr 0.5, summer bloom
• ‘Limelight’ (H. p. pp#12,874, cbr#2319) Lime green flowers are held upright on strong stems, then mature to an incredible combination of green, pink and burgundy in autumn. Hybridized by noted plantsman Pieter Zwijnenburg Jr. Awards: GMPA; AGM; Plant of Merit 2011, MOBOT. USDA 3, AHS 9, 6-8', gr 0.5, summer bloom • LITTLE LIME® (H. p. ‘Jane’ pp#22,330, cbr#3914) Dwarf form of the ever popular ‘Limelight’, Little Lime® hydrangea sports the same great flowers and coloration but is just a third the size of the original. It’s a great choice for container gardens and smaller landscapes. Awards: 2011 Best New Plant ANLA Management Clinic; Gold Medal Plantarium 2013. USDA 3, AHS 8, 3-5', gr 1, summer bloom • ‘Little Lamb’ (H. p. pp#15,395) A special hydrangea with diminutive florets tightly packed into full flower heads. The showy panicles dance above this compact plant like little lambs! Hybridized by Jelena DeBelder of Belgium. USDA 3, AHS 8, 4-6', gr 1, summer bloom
• LITTLE QUICK FIRE® (H. p. ‘SMHPLQF’ pp#25,136, cbraf) It has the same early bloom time as the original Quick Fire® hydrangea, but this dwarf plant is about one-third the size. The flowers quickly age to a deep burgundy red before other varieties start to flower. The compact habit gives it wonderful container presentation at retail, and also makes it a good choice for patio planters. USDA 3, AHS 8, 3-5', gr 1, early summer bloom • MEGA MINDY® (H. p. ‘ILVOMINDY’ pp#23,070, cbr#4911) This fast-growing hydrangea’s large flowers emerge white before changing to pinkish red in late summer. Blooms are held upright on very sturdy stems - great for cutting. Its compact habit is great for smaller landscapes. From the breeder of Pinky Winky® hydrangea. USDA 3, AHS 8, 4.55.5', gr 1, summer bloom Item #: 39152 - 2 ¼" • 39154 - 4“ • PINKY WINKY® (H. p. ‘DVPPINKY’ pp#16,166, cbr#2889) An incredible hydrangea with unique, two-toned flower heads in mid-summer. The 12-16” long flowers emerge white, turn pink, and continue to push new white florets from the tip of the panicle. The flowers are held upright on strong stems, and contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. Use it as a specimen plant or to create a spectacular flowering hedge. Dr. Johan Van Huylenbroeck developed this beauty at the Flemish ILVO breeding station. Award: AGM. USDA 3, AHS 8, 6-8', gr 1, summer bloom Item #: 39382 - 2 ¼" • 39384 - 4"
• PILLOW TALK® (H. p. ‘SMHPZIND’ pp#26,620, cbr#5162) Who doesn’t like pink? Watch a delightful parade of color changes as bright lime green flowers mature to pure white, then blush with pink as summer progresses. Large, full panicles are held upright on sturdy stems. Great in the garden, and makes a dynamite cut flower. USDA 3, AHS 8, 6-8', gr 1,summer • POLAR BALL™ (H. p. ‘WRHPBB2’ pp#25,837, cbraf) The bigger the show, the bigger the sales! Huge florets give this new hydrangea a nice, full appearance. The oversized flowers are held up nicely by sturdy stems and are packed with pure white flowers, making it an excellent production plant with good container presentation. USDA 3, AHS, 8, 6-8', gr 1, summer bloom • QUICK FIRE® (H. p. ‘Bulk’ pp#16,812, cbr#3398) Get a jump on hydrangea sales with the earliest blooming paniculata available! White blooms appear early in the season and turn deep pink before ‘Pink Diamond’ even begins to bloom. Outstanding fall foliage, too. Bred by Mark Bulk, Boskoop, Netherlands. USDA 3, AHS 8, 6-8', gr 1, early summer bloom
Hydrangea quiercifolia Oakleaf Hydrangea • ‘Alice’ Strong growing selection from Dr. Dirr with 12” white panicles. Dark green foliage and burgundy fall color. Native. USDA 5, AHS 9, 6-10', gr 1, summer bloom, fall foliage • GATSBY GAL™ (H. q. ‘Brenhill’ pp#25,106, cbraf) An elegant, compact oakleaf with lots of impressively large flowers. Full panicles of pure white blooms are held upright above the foliage, and are quite large relative to the plant’s compact size, making this it a great choice for smaller gardens. Native.* USDA 5, AHS 9, 5-6', gr 1, summer bloom, fall foliage
• GATSBY MOON™ (H. q. ‘Brother Edward’ pp#25,413, cbraf) Densely packed, doubled flowers are held on stronger stems than ‘Harmony’. The pure white florets create very full, conical panicles with a unique "quilted" effect. As the bloom ages, it turns a nice shade of green that lasts through most of the summer. Native.* USDA 5, AHS 9, 6-8', gr 1, summer bloom, fall foliage • GATSBY PINK® (H. q. ‘JoAnn’ ppaf, cbraf) A remarkable oakleaf that boasts big showy blooms that quickly transform from pure white to an incredible rich pink. The dark green foliage turns mahogany-red in autumn. Another great plant developed by Powell Gardens of Kingsville, MO. Native. USDA 5, AHS 9, 6-8', gr 1, summer bloom, fall foliage • GATSBY STAR™ (H. q. ‘Doughill’ pp#25,412, cbraf) It’s got star power! Doubled blooms are similar to those of ‘Snowflake’, but the individual petals are pointed instead of rounded. The result is a beautiful, lacy panicle – and a very showy plant. Native.* USDA 5, AHS 9, 6-8’, gr 1, summer bloom, fall foliage
• ‘Little Honey’ (pp#15,477) The foliage of this branch sport of the dwarf selection ‘Pee Wee’ emerges gold and then changes to a pleasing chartreuse as the season progresses. Brilliant red autumn foliage. Discovered by Peter Catt of the UK. Native. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3-4', gr 1.5, summer bloom • ‘Munchkin’ Developed by the U.S. National Arboretum, ‘Munchkin’ has a compact form and dense habit that makes it ideal for use in residential landscapes. Abundant white inflorescences appear in early summer, and gradually turn medium pink. The dark green foliage turns mahogany-red in fall. Native. Award: Theodore Klein Award. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3' tall, gr 1.5, summer bloom, fall foliage • ‘Pee Wee’ This very desirable dwarf selection has abundant white flower heads in early to mid-summer and excellent wine red autumn foliage. Its low compact habit is great for smaller gardens. Discovered by Richard Scott and Russell Blue of Alabama Nursery. Native. Theodore Klein Award. USDA 5, AHS 9, 4-5', gr 1.5, summer bloom, fall foliage
• ‘Ruby Slippers’ A lovely plant whose white summer flowers quickly turn pale pink, then deepen to rose, and are held upright above the foliage. Flowers may reach 9 inches in length. Mahogany-red color in fall. The compact habit and large, upright inflorescences make it well-suited for residential gardens. Developed by the USNA from a cross of ‘Snow Queen’ and ‘Pee Wee’. Native. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3-3.5', gr 1, summer bloom, fall foliage • ‘Snow Queen’ Large, tightly packed, pure white panicles are held upright to create a unique summer flower display; they then fade to light pink. Leathery leaves have a superb burgundy color. Selected by William Flemer III. Native. Awards: GMPA, PSC. USDA 5, AHS 9, 710', gr 1, summer bloom, fall foliage
Elderberry • BLACK BEAUTY™ (S. nigra ‘Gerda’ pp#12,305) Its intriguing dark black foliage will completely change your perception of sambucus. Large pink flowers in summer offer chic contrast with the foliage; black fruit is produced in fall if a pollinator is present. Grow it as a shrub, or cut it back each year and use it as a bold perennial. Developed by Ken Tobutt and Jacqui Prevette of the East Malling Research Station in England. Award: Bronze Medal, Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society; AGM. USDA 4, AHS 7, 8-12' gr 0.5, early summer bloom
• BLACK LACE™ (S. n. ‘Eva’ pp#15,575, cbr#2633) Reminiscent of a Japanese maple with its lacy purple-black foliage, Black Lace™ sambucus is a great plant for the perennial garden, patio or entrance garden. In addition to unusual color and texture, it produces large pink flowers that reach six inches in diameter. It has tons of impulse appeal so make sure you stock up for the demand. Best coloration occurs with full sun and cooler temperatures; plants will not get dark black in southern climates. Developed by the British breeding program at the Horticulture Research Institute at East Malling. Awards: ANLA #1 New Variety for 2006; Silver Medal, Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society; AGM. USDA 4, AHS 7, 6-10', gr 0.5, early summer bloom • LEMONY LACE™ (S. racemosa ‘SMNSRD4’ pp#26,613, cbraf) Check out this showy cut-leaf elderberry with bright golden foliage and improved sunburn resistance. Lemony Lace™ elderberry is a colorful, shaggy mound of gold with red new growth. The foliage is more deeply cut than ‘Sutherland Gold’ or Black Lace™ elderberry, resulting in a compact, irregular mound with extremely fine texture. White spring flowers produce red fruit in fall. It will tolerate full sun in northern climates, but prefers light shade in more southern areas. Native. USDA 3, AHS 7, 3-5', gr 0.5, spring bloom Item
• STRAIT-LACED™ (S. n. ‘SNR1292’ ppaf, cbraf) If Dr. Seuss were a plant breeder, this is what he’d create. Deeply cut foliage is jet-black, with large pink inflorescences on a narrow, upright plant that curves this way and that. Unlike others, this elderberry holds its dark foliage color all season long, even under poly. A superb container plant that requires no pruning and little spacing. Developed by Ken Tobutt and Fiona Wilson of the UK. Plant with Black Lace™ sambucus to produce fruit. USDA 4, AHS 7, 6-8', gr 1, early summer bloom
Vitex-Chaste Tree • BLUE DIDDLEY® (Vitex agnuscastus ‘SMVACBD’ pp#26,614) This dwarf chaste tree is a fun little ball of lavender-blue flower spikes in mid-summer. Its compact size gives it better container presentation than other varieties. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3-6', gr 1, summer bloom
Viburnums
'Diana' Korean Spice Viburnum
Blue Muffin® Arrowwood Viburnum
Spice Baby™ Korean Spice Viburnum
All That Glitters® Arrowwood Viburnum
Spice Girl® Korean Spice Viburnum
'Michael Dodge' Linden Viburnum
'Ralph Senior' Arrowwood Viburnum
Cardinal Candy® Linden Viburnum
Viburnums
Tandoori Orange® Linden Viburnum
Oh Canada™ Cranberrybush Viburnum
'Winterthur' Witherod Viburnum
'Mary Milton' Japanese Snowball Bush
Brandywine™ Viburnum
'Compactum' Compact European Cranberry Vibur
Redwing® American Cranberrybush Viburnum
Red Balloon® Viburnum
Arborvitae
'Holmstrup' Arborvitae
Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae
North Pole
Holly Ilex cornuta
Holly Ilex crenata
Holly Ilex decidua
Pocahontas
Holly Ilex X meservea
Holly Ilex serrata X Ilex verticillata
Holly Ilex verticillata
Cacapon (Upright)
Barberry
Sunjoy® Cinnamon
Sunjoy® Citrus
Sunjoy® Tangelo
Sunjoy® Mini Saffron
Sunjoy® Syrah
Spirea
Double Play® Candy Corn®
Double Play® Blue Kazoo
Double Play® Painted Lady
Snow Storm
Double Play® Big Bang™
Double Play® Red
Red Chokeberry Brilliantissma
American Beautyberry
Nandina
Witch-hazel
AUTUMN EMBERS
HARVEST GOLD
Lavender Princess
FOTHERGILLA MAJOR RED MONARCH
CORNUS MAS 'GOLDEN GLORY'
Ninebark
Summer Wine PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS GINGER WINE PHYSOCARPUS CANARY CHEERS
Hepticodium Temple of Bloom Seven Sons Flower
Top reasons to grow Temple of Bloom® seven-son flower: - Contribute outstanding interest to your home but needs little care. - Flowers in late summer and fall, when other plants are winding down. - Peeling bark looks great year-round but is especially memorable in winter. If you can't tell, we're more than a little excited about Temple of Bloom® seven-son flower! Long Blooming Fall Interest Winter Interest Heat Tolerant Attracts: Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds
Pollypetite Hibiscus • POLLYPETITE™ (H. x. ‘Rosina’ ppaf, cbraf) A most unusual and beautiful dwarf H. paramutablis x H. syriacus hybrid. This ball-shaped shrub has large, rounded, pure lavender-purple flowers with soft ruffled edges and no center eye. Very dark green leaves provide striking contrast. Developed by Polly Hill Arboretum on Martha’s Vinyard. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3-4', gr 1, summer bloom
Cotinus (Smoketree) • WINECRAFT BLACK™ (C. coggygria ‘NCCO1’ ppaf, cbraf) A new, semi-dwarf smokebush with saturated purple-black foliage that darkens as the season progresses. Showy red smoke-like blooms appear in early to mid-summer. A colorful display of orange fall foliage adds to it season-long beauty. Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney at NCSU. USDA 4, AHS 8, 4-6', gr 1, summer bloom
Calycanthus or Carolina Allspice “Aphrodite” •Hardy Zones • 5-9 •Exposure • Part Sun to Sun •Season • Spring • Summer •Mature Size • 60 - 96 Inches
A new, improved calycanthus with large, bright red magnolialike flowers. Unlike 'Hartlage Wine' it is very fragrant: a sweet, apple-like scent. This rebloomer has nice, glossy foliage, too.
Artic Sun Dogwood Set your winter landscape ablaze with color! Keep your landscape lively even in winter with the glorious yellow, orange, and coral stems of Arctic Sun® dogwood. It performs like the familiar red-twig dogwoods but with unique color that positively glows in the landscape. Tolerant of a very wide range of soil conditions and one of the best ornamental shrubs for shade, Arctic Sun dogwood is an easy choice for nearly effortless color.
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