DISTINCTIVE GARDENS
SHRUBS 2011
2020 LOWELL PK RD DIXON, IL 815.285.0014
ARONIA arbut. Brilliantissima 6' h 5' w 4'bb
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CLETHRA alnifolia Hummingbird SPRING
(Red Chokeberry) White flowers, crimson red fall color, and brilliant red berries persist into winter. Moist or dry soil. Upright, multi-stemmed shrub.
BERBERIS thunbergii Gold Ring 4’ h 4' w 2'p (Red-leafed Barberry with bright gold leaf margins and graceful, arching branches.
BERBERIS thunbergii Golden Devine 1' h 1.5' w 1'p (Golden Devine Barberry) Vivid yellow color, canary yellow leaves edged with crimson. A slow grower that will mound. Orange/red fall color.
BERBERIS thunbergii Golden Torch 4-10'h 1.5'w 2.5'p (Barberry) A multi-stemmed, upright columnar form similar to the Helmond Pillar. It bears distinctive, bright-yellow foliage throughout the growing season. In fall leaves have hints of pink. This is a vivid upright accent in garden beds and borders.
BERBERIS thunbergii Helmond Pillar 5' h 1.5' w 2.5'p (Helmond Pillar Barberry) A multi-stemmed, upright columnar form with its foliage nearly the same size and color as 'Atropurpureum Nana'. Orange/red fall color.
BERBERIS thunbergii Rosy Glow 5' h 5' w 24"p (Rosy Glow Barberry) Vigorous cultivar and a showy garden plant with variegated leaves of purple with light pink splotches. Orange/red fall color.
30"h 30"w 18"p
SUMMER
(Hummingbird Summersweet) Deliciously fragrant upright panicles of white flowers in mid-summer are highlighted against a background of glossy dark green foliage. Dense mounded habit, good yellow fall color.
CLETHRA alnifolia Ruby Spice 3-8'h 4-6'w 30"p
SUMMER
(Ruby Spice Summersweet) Deep pink, non-fading panicles of flowers create a fluffy pink appearance. Wonderful fragrance, yellow colored fall foliage.
CLETHRA alnifolia Vanilla Spice 3-5'h 3-5'w 1.5'p
SUMMER
(Summersweet) Fragrant, pure white flowers in late summer. The individual flowers are the size of a dime, about twice the size of a typical Clethra.
COTONEASTER x. Hessei 2’ h 5’ w 2'p
SPRING
(Hessei Cotoneaster) Deciduous horizontally-branched mounding shrub. Lustrous green leaves turn to rich burgundy in fall. Pinkish red flowers and large red berries. Very hardy. Excellent as a border or groundcover.
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus Jan Iseli Pink 5' h 4' w 1.5'p
SPRING
(Jan Iseli Pink ) As the leaves develop in spring, clusters of pink, cup-shaped flowers droop fro the slender red branches. In autumn, the small whorled leaves range in every shade from yellow and red. Plant in rich soil with consistent moisture.
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus Jan Iseli Red 5' h 4' w 1.5'p
SPRING
(Jan Iseli Red ) Dark red, cup-shaped flowers nod in profusion from the delicate upright branches. Deep dark red autumn color. Slow growing, pest free, grows best in moist rich acidic soil.
DISTINCTIVE GARDENS
SHRUBS 2011
2020 LOWELL PK RD DIXON, IL 815.285.0014
FORSYTHIA Happy Centennial 1'h 4.5'w 1.5'p
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HYDRANGEA arborescens Invincibelle Spirit SPRING
(Forsythis) A magnificent shower of golden blooms in spring. Very low-growing, hardy dwarf shrub.
3-4'h 4-5'w 1.5'p
SUMMER
(Hydrangea) Pink flowered form of Annabelle. Rebloomer.
HYDRANGEA macrophylla All Summer Beauty
FORSYTHIA Kumson 3'h 4'w 18"p
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(Kumson Forsythia) Dark green foliage heavily netted with white variegation. Sporadic yellow spring flowers.
4'w x 5'h 1.5'p
SUMMER
(All Summer Beauty Bigleaf Hydrangea) Compact, rounded habit and prolific flower production. Flower color ranges from blue to pink as soil goes from acid to neutral.
FOTHERGILLA Gardenii 4'h 4'w 2'p
SPRING
(Dwarf Fothergilla) Fragrant white flowers on terminal spikes in spring that are 1" in diameter and 2" long. Long lasting brilliant yellow-orange to scarlet fall color. Will tolerate partial shade.
GINKGO biloba Mariken
HYDRANGEA macrophylla Bailer - Endless Summer 4'h 4'w 24"p
SUMMER
(Endless Summer Hydrangea) A hearty Hydrangea that blooms on first and second year wood. Large blue flower mops when grown in acidic soil. Clear pink flowers in alkaline soils. Removing spent flowers will encourage reblooming until frost.
3'h 3.5w 1.5'p (Ginkgo) Compact, bushy selection with fan-shaped green leaves that turn bright yellow in fall. It stays small, is slow growing and has thick spreading branches loaded with a dense arrangement of foliage.
HIBISCUS syriacus Marina (Blue Satin) 7-10'h x 5-8'w 18"p
HYDRANGEA macrophylla Glowing Embers 3' h 3' w 18"p
(Glowing Embers Big Leaf Hydrangea) Large, shiny, leaves add contrast to large, rose-colored blooms in midsummer.
SUMMER
(Blue Satin Rose of Sharon) Large, single, rich royal blue flowers on a strong growing, uniform plant with rich color.
HYDRANGEA macrophylla Pia 2' h 2' w 12"p
SUMMER
(Pia Big Leaf Hydrangea) One of the smallest compact varieties with rose-red summer blooms.
HIBISCUS syriacus Woodbridge 7-10’ h 5-8’ w 1.5'p
SUMMER
(Woodbridge Rose of Sharon) Upright growth habit. Large, single pink flower with a vivid red center and ruffled petals. Abundant blooms of exotic looking flowers
HYDRANGEA arborescens Annabelle 3-5’ h 3-5’ w 3'p
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(Annabelle Hydrangea) Clumpy growth habit. Large, solid, globular blooms lower freely from mid-summer till frost. Matures at 4-5’. Thrives in shade. One of the best Hydrangeas.
HYDRANGEA macrophylla Purple Gem 3’ h 3’ w 18"p
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(Purple Gem Bigleaf Hydrangea) A very old family selection that consistently produces deep purple flowers on a vigorous compact plant.
DISTINCTIVE GARDENS
SHRUBS 2011
2020 LOWELL PK RD DIXON, IL 815.285.0014
HYDRANGEA paniculata Limelight 6-8'h 6-8'w 2.5'p
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(Limelight Hydrangea) A distinctive new hydrangea variety with large, exquisite bright lime-green flowers. A very floriferous plant with excellent vigor. An inspiring contrast in the landscape or in floral arrangements.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Magic Fire 6'-8'h 6'-8'w 1.5'p
SUMMER
(Hydrangea) Beautiful blooming hydrangea with large white flowers that turn red between August and September.
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HYDRANGEA serrata Preciosa 3’ h 3’ w 18"p
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(Preciosa Hydrangea) Attractive rose-pink flowers clusters deepening to reddish-purple in autumn. Reddish-green leaves have striking red stems. A wonderful background plant.
ILEX verticillata Jim Dandy 5' h 4' w 24"p (Dwarf Male or Jim Dandy Holly) Purple bronze fall color. Tolerates wet conditions.
ILEX verticillata Red Sprite HYDRANGEA paniculata Pink Diamond 3-6’ h 3-6’ w 2.5'p
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(Pink Diamond Hydrangea) Rounded growth habit. Large, solid panicles bloom freely in July and August. Flowers open a creamy-white and transform into a deep pinkburgundy color
HYDRANGEA paniculata Vanilla Fraise 3'-6'h 6'-9'w 1.5'p
HYDRANGEA quercifolia Pee Wee 1.5'p
HYDRANGEA quercifolia Snow Queen 2'p
2’ h 3’ w 18"p
SUMMER
(Little Henry Dwarf Sweet spire) Fragrant white flowers, compact growth habit. Prefers moist sites. Brilliant red & burgundy fall color.
PHILADELPHUS coronarius Aureus 3' h 3-4' w 18"p
SPRING
(Golden Mock orange) Bright yellow foliage contrasts beautifully with the landscape. Spring brings white, very fragrant flowers.
SUMMER
(Pee Wee Oakleaf Hydrangea) Dwarf selection with compact habit. White flowers in early summer with wine red fall color. Excellent accent plant for small sites.
4’ h 4’ w
ITEA virginica Sprich
SUMMER
(Hydrangea) Spectacular blooms emerge pure white then develop through the season into a delicious raspberry pink. One of the easiest shrubs to grow.
3'h x 3'w
3’ h 3’ w 18"p (Red Sprite Holly) Most dwarf, with large, bright red fruit. Needs ‘Dwarf Male’ for pollination. Fall color can be nice purple bronze. Will tolerate wet conditions.
PHILADELPHUS coronarius Snowbelle 2.5'-3'h 3'-4'w 1'p
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(Snowbelle Mockorange) Flowering shrub covered in sweetly scented double white blooms in early summer. Spectacular in flower, creates background interest the rest of the year.
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(Snow Queen Oak leaf Hydrangea) Exfoliating cinnamon brown bark, large white flowers and coarse leaf texture make this an excellent accent plant. Burgundy red fall color.
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Center Glow 6-8'h x 4-6'w 2'p
SPRING
(Center Glow Ninebark) Similar to Diabolo except the red leaf color is far brighter and the new foliage emerges a glowing yellow-green. Blooms in the spring with creamywhite flowers.
DISTINCTIVE GARDENS
SHRUBS 2011
2020 LOWELL PK RD DIXON, IL 815.285.0014
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Mindia (Coppertina) 6-8'h x 4-6'w 2'p
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(Coppertina Ninebark) New spring foliage is an attractive shade of copper, gradually turning to a rich red in summer. Foliage provides the backdrop for the white button-like flowers which are borne in profusion in summer.
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Seward (Summer Wine) 6'h 5'w 2'p
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(Summer Wine Common Ninebark) European introduction with attractive purple foliage. Extremely hardy. Showy pinkish-white flowers during mid-summer.
SAMBUCUS nigra Eva (Black Lace) 3-6'h x 3-6'w 2'p
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SPRING
(Judd Viburnum) Similar to Viburnum Carlesii but a more compact, rounded habit. Fragrant white flowers, burgundy purple fall color.
WEIGELA floria Alexandra SPRING
(Wine & Roses Weigela) Hot pink-rose colored flowers are vividly displayed against a background of rich dark burgundy foliage.
WEIGELA florida Bramwell (Fine Wine) 2.5h' x 2.5'w
18"p
WEIGELA florida Brigela (French Lace) 4-5’ h 4-5’ w 3'p
SPRING
(French Lace Weigela) A dramatic new variegated selection with dark red flowers similar to ‘Red Prince’ and bright yellow margins on deep green foliage.
WEIGELA florida Carlton (Ghost Weigela) 4'-5'h 4'-5'w 1.5'p
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(Ghost Weigela) Dark red flowers in spring and remarkable foliage that magically starts green then turns to a ghostly, iredescent butter yellow as the summer proogresses. Repeat bloomer.
18-24” h 18-24” w 18"p
SUMMER
(Midnight Wine Weigela) A marvelous low mounding weigela with outstanding dark burgundy foliage. Masses of rich pink flowers glow against the foliage in early June.
WEIGELA florida Verweig (My Monet)
VIBURNUM x. Juddii
4-5’ h 4-5’ w 18"p
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WEIGELA florida Elvera (Midnight Wine)
(Black Lace Elderberry) Lacy, intense purple-black foliage provides rich texture and contrast in any landscape. Massive clusters of pink, lemon scented flowers cover the plant in midsummer.
5' h 4' w 30"p
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(Fine Wine Weigela) An exciting new weigela with a compact mounding habit and beautiful dark burgundy foliage. Abundant pink flowers and excellent texture.
1.5'h 1.5'w 18"p
SPRING
(My Monet Weigela) Colorful, green, cream and pink foliage provides season long interest while bright pink blooms in spring are the icing on the cake.