REFERENCE GUIDE 2015
Cultivating stronger relationships.
a note from the Vanstones Thanks for picking up this new version of our reference guide. In it you will find some exciting new plants as well as loads of useful information about the entire collection. The most exciting addition this year is an all-new brand developed for your garden store! The Fresh brand has been developed to help you sell more herbs and vegetables. It is exclusively for independent garden centres. It comes complete with banners and posters and all of the little details that will help customers understand how fun it is to grow food. It includes a broad range of herbs to compliment this exploding trend. We can’t wait to show you more. We continue to grow an expanding selection of premium annuals. The order form will include over 80 brand new varieties to round out a great collection for maximum impact on the bench of your garden centre. As you may have noticed, we are undergoing another greenhouse expansion to meet the demand for these spring crops. We should have it all closed in before the snow comes. This will allow us to focus on annuals and the Fresh program as well as to modernize some of the older growing houses. It is a lot of fun developing plant collections and building greenhouses and growing good plants for you, but what we like most is dealing with you. We think of customers as much more than business connections. You are friends and we promise to enter the new year with renewed enthusiasm to bring you the best value and enjoyment as we work with you. Thanks for your loyalty. We are excited to work together in 2015. Sincerely, The Vanstone family and staff September 2014
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214 New Plants for 2015........................................................................................... 6
PREMIUM ANNUALS................................................................................................... 8
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VEGETABLES................................................................................................................62
HERBS............................................................................................................................67
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Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’ (PP8,722, CBRAF) 150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
Ivory Halo® Dogwood
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May and June
Zone 3
This Bailey selection was developed as a compact form of silver dogwood and exhibits a compact, tidy form. The branching is tighter and the texture is a little finer than most dogwoods.
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INTRODUCING. . .
A new exclusive collection for independent garden centres Comprehensive listing of herbs and some of the best new vegetables Full brand support with signage to help you sell more
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Pesto Perpetuo Basil
Cajun Flare Trixi
Burgundy Candy Ninebark
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Never Alone Rose™
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Dalaya Shiva Dahlia
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SombreroÂŽ Adobe Orange Coneflower
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214 New Plants for 2015 Chef`s Choice Orange Tomato
Pink Mink Clematis
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Surfinia Double Rose Petunia
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Laura Yarrow
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Soulmate Milkweed
Flame™ Purple Summer Phlox
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Enchanted Indigo Speedwell
Mojito Mint
Mama Mia Giallo Pepper
Sombrero™ Flamenco Orange Coneflower
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Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea
We know that you love new plants! We do too. Here is a collection of the best of the best. From an ample selection of new perennials to a large expansion in the premium annuals and exciting new nursery items, they’re all here for you. What really energizes us this year is our ‘freshest’ line of herbs and veggies. The new Fresh program is filled with loads of new vegetables and herbs presented in a bright way for your garden center. Read on and you will find all of these details and more in the coming pages and on the order form. Enjoy!
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Bounce Violet Impatiens
Pink Parfait Siberian Iris
Lemony Lace™ Elder
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premium annuals for 2015
Work with the best partners in the industry. There are thousands of annual varieties available in the marketplace, but we choose to work with market leading breeders and grow only the best that they offer. We trust their expertise in selection and trialing and are excited to be aligned with sources like these.
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Compile the best collection for you. With the seemingly endless list of options available, it is tough to decide which will be best for you. We have done the work of sorting through these options and compiling a list of the top performers from each category so that you can be guaranteed to make an impact in your store. Check out the order form for a complete listing.
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SHRUBS ACER - Maple Acer ginnala ‘Bailey Compact’ 2m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
white
Bailey Compact Amur Maple May and June
Zone 2
This variety is an improved form of Amur Maple with finer branching, more compact and dense form, and terrific fall colour. It is great as a specimen plant or in a small hedge. Fragrant flowers.
Bailey Compact Amur Maple
BERBERIS - Barberry Berberis thunbergii ‘Monomb’ 70cm x 70cm
full sun
yellow
Cherry Bomb® Barberry June
Zone 3
Provides interest in the landscape all season with rich, deep red foliage and arching branches. Excellent for a low formal hedge or compact accent plant.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’ 50cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Concorde® Barberry
June
Zone 3
This dwarf variety has smooth, velvety purple foliage and a great compact form. It is well suited for a low growing border.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Bailgreen’
90cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
yellow
Jade Carousel® Barberry June
Zone 3
The rich green foliage on this selection turns to bright scarlet orange early in the fall and persists well into the season. It maintains a tidy, compact form and makes an excellent dense hedge.
Cherry Bomb Barberry
Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’ 90cm x 90cm
full sun
yellow
Rose Glow Barberry
June
Zone 3
This selection has light pink foliage with darker mottled patches that darken with the season. Red berries appear in late summer; plant in full sun for best colour.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Gentry’ (PP9,461, CBRAF) 50cm x 70cm
full sun
yellow
Royal Burgundy® Barberry June
Zone 3
The rich, velvety-red foliage on this selection won’t fade even in the heat of summer. As fall comes on the foliage deepens in colour. Outstanding for neatness and compact, rounded form.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Monry’ (PP11,332, CBRAF) 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Sunsation® Barberry
June
Zone 4
This selection is vibrant in the landscape as a compact accent plant with it’s bright, golden yellow foliage. Plant in full sun or light shade and well drained soils.
Concorde® Barberry
CARAGANA - Caragana Caragana frutex ‘Globosa’ 90cm x 90cm
full sun
Globe Caragana
Zone 2
Excellent tolerance for heat and drought; use as a formal hedge or specimen plant. Dark green foliage remains consistent through the summer.
Caragana pygmaea 100cm x 100cm
full sun
yellow
Pygmy Caragana
May and June
Zone 2
This extremely hardy and salt tolerant plant is excellent for massing in exposed areas. The foliage turns from medium green to bright yellow in fall.
CORNUS - Dogwood Cornus alba ‘Aurea’
Rose Glow Barberry
200cm x 200cm full sun to partial shade
white
Prairie Fire Dogwood
May and June
Zone 3
This shrub boasts of bright golden leaves throughout the summer and fall and then attractive red stems through the winter. Highly visible in the landscape.
Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’ (PP8,722, CBRAF) 150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
white
Ivory Halo® Dogwood
May and June
Zone 3
This Bailey selection was developed as a compact form of silver dogwood and exhibits a compact, tidy form. The branching is tighter and the texture is a little finer than most dogwoods.
Cornus alba ‘Silver Charm’
150cm x 120cm full sun to partial shade
white
Silver Charm Dogwood
May and June
Zone 2
This selection feautures a dense, compact growth habit along with excellent green and silver variegation. Developed by Ron Boughen for improved cold hardiness and northern performance.
Sunsation® Barberry
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Cornus stolonifera ‘Farrow’ (PP18,523) 100cm x 100cm
full sun
white
Arctic Fire™ Dogwood
May and June
Zone 3
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This compact selection has dark red winter twigs and a compact, tidy growth habit. The parent species is native to North America and shows good hardiness and performance in the landscape. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Cornus stolonifera ‘Neil Z’ (PPPPAF,CBRAF) 100cm x 100cm
full sun
white
Pucker Up!™ Dogwood
May and June
Zone 3
This red stemmed dogwood is unlike any other with glossy, puckered foliage that is distinctive and attractive. The leaves are thick and highly resistant to leaf spot. Plant growth is compact and tidy. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Arctic Fire™ Dogwood
COTINUS - Smokebush Cotinus coggygria ‘Ancot’ 3m x 2m
full sun
cream
Golden Spirit Smokebush June
Zone 4
Spring foliage ranges from brilliant gold to a shade of lime green. Fall colour is often seen in shades of red and orange The flowers are large and showy and creamy in colour.
Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ 3m x 2m
full sun
cream
Royal Purple Smokebush June
Zone 4
Fuzzy creamy beige plumes stand out above the dark foliage. This collector item will often die back to the snow line but produce a well formed shrub by mid-summer. Plant in full sun for best results.
COTONEASTER - Cotoneaster Cotoneaster lucida
200cm x 200cm full sun to partial shade
pinkish white
Hedge Cotoneaster
May and June
Zone 2
Pucker Up!™ Dogwood
This vigorous growing shrub is widely used as a hedge. The dark, shiny leaves turn an orange-red colour in the fall and dark berries persist through winter.
EUONYMUS - Burning Bush Euonymus alatus ‘Select’ 150cm x 150cm
full sun
pink seed pods
Fire Ball® Burning Bush
September
Zone 3
The branches have interesting corky ridges which protrude from the bark. Deep green foliage throughout the summer gives way to brilliant red and long-lasting fall coloration. The plant will perform in a variety of soil types and locations. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Euonymus nana ‘Turkestanica’
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
pink seed pods
Turkestan Burning Bush
August to September
Zone 3
The narrow dark green leaves on this shrub turn a brilliant red in fall and persist throughout the winter. The late summer fruit pods are a noticeable pink colour against the dark foliage.
Fire Ball® Burning Bush
EXOCHORDA - Pearl-Bush Exochorda x ‘Niagara’ (PP21,665, CBRAF) 100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white
Snow Day™ Surprise Pearl-Bush April and May
Zone 4
Large white blooms cover this plant in a flood of spring flowers. This strong grower has a neat, compact habit and is an excellent plant for the spring landscape. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
FORSYTHIA - Forsythia Forsythia ovata ‘Northern Gold’ 200cm x 200cm
full sun
bright yellow
Northern Gold Forsythia
April and May
Zone 2
Masses of bright yellow flowers grace this large shrub before the leaves even appear. A very hardy selection and a welcome sight in the dreary days of early spring.
Forsythia x ‘NIMBUS’ (PPAF,CBRAF) 75cm x 75cm
full sun
golden yellow
Show Off® Sugar Baby Forsythia April and May
Snow Day™ Surprise Pearl-Bush
Zone 3
Bring the brilliant flowers of forsythia down to a compact, manageable form and you have Sugar Baby! This plant is packed with intense colour and is perfect for smaller yards and gardens. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
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Show Off® Sugar Baby Forsythia
HYDRANGEA - Hydrangea
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Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white, large
Annabelle Hydrangea
July and August
Zone 3
This is a smaller shrub with flowers that are anything but small! Large white blooms and attractive foliage help explain why this continues to be an exceptional choice for the Prairies.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Abetwo’ (PPAF, CBRAF) 100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
Incrediball® Hydrangea
white, massive
Incrediball® Hydrangea
July and August
Zone 3
This new and improved version of Annabelle comes with improved stem strength and massive blooms. Each bloom has on average 4x the petal count of Annabelle, and is held up proudly even after the rain. This wonderful introduction is sure to remain a top-seller for years. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA1’ (PPAF, CBRAF) 90cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Invincibelle® Spirit Hydrangea July and August
Zone 3
This pink flowering hydrangea is what we’ve all been waiting for! It is built on the hardy foundation of Annabelle and breaks the colour barrier with shades of rich pink. In addition to this, $1.00 from the sale of every plant is donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Hydrangea paniculata ‘ILVOBO’ (PP22,782, CBRAF) 80cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white
Bobo™ Hydrangea
July and August
Zone 3
This dwarf hydrangea is completely engulfed in large white blooms in summer. The stems are stiff and upright and hold the flowers up proudly for an eye-catching display. Excellent in small yards. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Invincibelle® Spirit Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bombshell’ (PP21,008) 80cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
white, large
Bombshell Hydrangea
July and August
Zone 3
This is a terrific breakthrough with profuse flowering all summer long on a densely formed and very tidy plant. There are more flowers on this than any other Hydrangea paniculata variety. This great selection comes from Ball Ornamentals.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Wim’s Red’ (PPAF) 125cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white
Fire and Ice Hydrangea
July and August
Zone 3
This new plant brings vibrant impressions all year long. Sturdy stems bear up creamy flowers in early summer which mature to pink by mid-summer and then to burgundy red in fall.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMHPFL’ (PPAF,CBRAF) 125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
Bobo™ Hydrangea
rich pink
Fire Light™ Hydrangea
July and August
Zone 3
Fire Light™ is a terrific new plant with upright, dense flower heads that transform from pure white to rich pomegranate-pink. The thick and sturdy stems make a great presentation in the landscape. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ (PP12,874, CBR2319) 125cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
green to ivory
Limelight Hydrangea
August and September
Zone 3
Unique lime green blooms in mid summer turn to a deeper ivory tone in the fall. Flower heads are massive and are held upright. Excellent in mass or as a specimen. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lamb’ (PP15,395,) 100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white
Little Lamb Hydrangea
July to September
Zone 3
Little Lamb is a wonderful selection for smaller gardens and tight spots. The flowers come in delicate white masses and are dependable year after year in northern gardens. This also does well as a cutflower fresh or dried. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Bombshell Hydrangea
Fire and Ice Hydrangea
Fire Light™ Hydrangea
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Hydrangea paniculata ‘Jane’ (PP22,330,CBR3914) 100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white
Little Lime™ Hydrangea
July to September
Zone 3
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Little Lime is a dwarf form of the ever popular Limelight and sports the same great flowers and colour scheme, except it is about one third the size and is a great fit for smaller urban landscapes. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Hydrangea paniculata ‘DVPpinky’ (PP16,166, CBR2892) 125cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
pink, massive
Pinky Winky™ Hydrangea
July to September
Zone 3
Pinky Winky™ is truly amazing because of its hardiness and vigorous flower production. Blooms are often 30cm long and cover the plant all over. Use as a specimen plant or for a stunning hedge. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bulk’ (PP16,812, CBRAF) 125cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
pink
Pinky Winky™ Hydrangea
Quick Fire™ Hydrangea
May and June
Zone 3
This hydrangea selection is a breakthrough in that it flowers a month sooner than other varieties. It is known for exceptional hardiness and consistency. By the time most other hydrangeas are starting to flower this is already a rich pink showcase. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
LONICERA - Honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica ‘Honeyrose’ 3m x 3m
full sun to partial shade
rosy red
Honeyrose Honeysuckle
May and June
Zone 2
This selection remains in a tidy upright form and produces masses of rosy red blooms over bluish green foliage. Improved over ‘Arnold Red’ for its resistance to aphid damage and its growth habit.
Lonicera x brownii ‘Dropmore Scarlet Trumpet’ 3m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
orange red
Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle June and July
Zone 2
Quick Fire™ Hydrangea
This is one of the best flowering vines for the Prairies due to its hardiness and colorful appeal throughout the summer. The flowers are a unique trumpet shape.
Lonicera x xylosteoides ‘Miniglobe’ 100cm x 100cm
full sun
white
Miniglobe Honeysuckle June
Zone 3
This is a compact, globe shaped shrub whose new leaves contrast nicely with the slightly darker older leaves. It is excellent for a smaller landscape; very hardy.
MICROBIOTA - Cypress Microbiota decussata
20cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
Siberian Cypress Zone 2
This hardy evergreen item has foliage somewhere between a fern and a juniper. It remains a low spreading plant and is tolerant of drought and shade. The foliage turns from a medium shade of green in summer to a bronze or copper shade in winter.
Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle
PARTHENOCISSUS - Ivy Parthenocissus quinquefolia 6m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
Virginia Creeper Zone 2
This is a very popular climbing vine due to its hardiness and vigor. The large green leaves turn to bright shades of red in the fall.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia ‘Engelmanii’ 6m x 3m
full sun to partial shade
Engleman Ivy Zone 3
This ivy is an aggressive one which needs no support; it clings tightly to smooth surfaces and remains in place. Excellent choice for covering a wall or large exposed surface.
Siberian Cypress
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Little Lime™ Hydrangea
Golden Mockorange
PHILADELPHUS - Mockorange
SHRUBS
Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus’
100cm x 90cm full sun to partial shade
white, fragrant
Golden Mockorange
May and June
Zone 3
This great shrub has wonderful, big displays of fragrant white blossoms in late spring and early summer. The foliage is bright golden and keeps an upright form throughout the year.
Philadelphus lewisi ‘Blizzard’
150cm x 90cm full sun to partial shade
Snowbelle Mockorange
white, fragrant
Blizzard Mockorange
June and July
Zone 2
This medium sized shrub is covered with masses of fragrant white blossoms in the middle of June. It is very hardy and does well despite hard winters.
Philadelphus x ‘Snowbelle’
125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
white, fragrant
Snowbelle Mockorange
June and July
Zone 3
This terrific Canadian introduction keeps a great compact form and produces loads of pure white, double blooms which have a compelling citrus-like fragrance. This plant should be placed near walkways or patios where this can be enjoyed!
PHYSOCARPUS - Ninebark Phycocarpus opulifolius ‘Jefam’ (PPAF) 150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
white
Amber Jubilee® Ninebark
July and August
Zone 3
This ninebark was selected for its striking foliage which emerges in bright tones of orange and yellow and deepens to shades of burgundy and purple in the fall. It keeps a rounded and dense form and is excellent in feature plantings or in mass or hedging. First Editions® Collection
Amber Jubilee® Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Podaras 1’ (PP22,361) 75cm x 75cm
full sun to partial shade
white
Burgundy Candy Ninebark
July and August
Zone 3
Rich burgundy foliage is persistent from spring until fall. White blooms appear in early summer. Compact habit is excellent for foundation and shrub border use. Good mildew resistance.
Phycocarpus opulifolius ‘Mindia’ (PP16,371, CBR2892) 175cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
pinkish white
Coppertina™ Ninebark
July and August
Zone 3
This selection brings a fresh look to the group of ninebark plants with a blend of purple and golden foliage. The leaves begin the summer as a very coppery shade of red and by fall are a rich red hue. Pinkish white flowers grow in summer. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’
150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
white
Dart’s Gold Ninebark
July and August
Zone 2
This shrub is one of the best medium sized, golden leaved shrubs available on the Prairies. It has good vigour and hardiness.
Burgundy Candy Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo’ (PP11,211) 150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
white
Diabolo® Ninebark
July and August
Zone 3
This is a very distinguished plant with deep purple leaves and good form. The creamy white flowers accent nicely with the dark foliage.
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Podaras 3’ (PP22,362) 90cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
white
Lemon Candy Ninebark
July and August
Zone 3
Brilliant fluorescent golden foliage covers this plant all summer long. It loves the sunshine and keeps a nice tidy and compact form so is well suited to the confined spaces of today’s landscapes.
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Seward’ (PP14,821, CBR2641) 150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
Summer Wine™ Ninebark
white
Summer Wine™ Ninebark
July and August
Zone 3
Summer Wine™ is an improvement over Diabolo® with increased stem strength and greater density. It is a strong grower but maintains a tidier and more compact form. The creamy white flowers and compact habit make this a wonderful selection. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMPOTW’ (PPAF,CBRAF) 100cm x 90cm full sun to partial shade
white
Tiny Wine™ Ninebark
July and August
Zone 3
This great new ninebark is the most compact on the market, but yet it brings improved vigor and a sturdy upright habit. The leaves are glossy and small and the flower displays are exceptional and make a terrific impression both in containers and in the landscape. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
POTENTILLA - Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa ‘Coronation Triumph’ 100cm x 90cm
full sun
bright yellow
Coronation Triumph Potentilla June to September
Zone 2
This variety provides bright yellow blooms all summer long and is very tolerant of drought and poor soil quality. Many uses can be found in the landscape.
Tiny Wine™ Ninebark
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Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’ 100cm x 100cm
full sun
golden yellow
Goldfinger Potentilla
June to September
Zone 2
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Goldfinger has large yellow flowers and has larger leaves than most potentillas. It grows in a dense and compact manner; it requires very little maintenance.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldstar’ 75cm x 100cm
full sun
deep yellow
Goldstar Potentilla
June to September
Zone 2
The blooms on this compact selection are some of the largest from the entire potentilla collection. It remains quite low growing and is excellent in borders.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘UMan’ (PP12,258, CBR0755) 60cm x 90cm
full sun
orange, yellow
Mango Tango™ Potentilla
June to September
Zone 2
Mango Tango™ Potentilla
As a recent development from the University of Manitoba, this potentilla selection is sure to fit into the Prairie landscape. Due to it’s size, it will fit into many different applications. The bicolour flowers are most dramatic in cooler weather.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Pink Beauty’ (PP9,874, CBR0174) 100cm x 100cm
full sun
pink
Pink Beauty® Potentilla
June to September
Zone 2
The clear pink blooms on this plant are a nice contrast to the clean green foliage beneath. The flower colour is best in cooler weather.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Snowbird’ 75cm x 75cm
full sun
bright white
Snowbird Potentilla
June to September
Zone 2
Snowbird has clean and bright foliage. Flowers are mostly double on mature plants. The consistently bright flowers make this easily the best white potentilla available.
Pink Beauty® Potentilla
PRUNUS - Cherry Prunus triloba ‘Multiplex’ 3m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
double pink
Double Flowering Plum May
Zone 3
This large shrub can be easily noticed when it is covered in pink blossoms in early spring before the leaves appear. A good hardy background plant in the landscape.
Prunus x cistena
200cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
pink
June
Cistena Cherry Zone 3
The deep reddish purple foliage makes this shrub stand out all season long. It is a very popular plant in the landscape and provides excellent contrast.
RHODODENDRON - Rhododendron Rhododendron x ‘Amy Cotta’ (PP11,311) 75cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
lavender
Amy Cotta Rhododendron
June and July
Zone 4
This is a rich pink, heavy flowering form of PJM and brings with it a dense and semi-dwarf habit. The foliage is glossy and small and stays clean all summer. It is an excellent plant for smaller sites. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Rhododendron x ‘PJM’
125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
lavender
Amy Cotta Rhododendron
PJM Rhododendron
June and July
Zone 4
Early spring blooms contrast nicely with the dark foliage. The leaves turn to a rich mahogany in the fall, and this variety is one of the hardiest in its family.
RHUS - Sumac Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ 90cm x 200cm
partial shade
yellow, fragrant
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac June
Zone 3
Excellent for mass beds and bank control, this low growing fragrant sumac has yellow flowers followed by hairy red fruit. The bright orange red fall colour is astounding.
Cutleaf Smooth Sumac
Rhus glabra ‘Laciniata’ 200cm x 200cm
partial shade
Cutleaf Smooth Sumac
Zone 3
This is similar to the ordinary smooth sumac except with divided leaves. It tends to spread out and is good in mass plantings. The foliage .
Tiger Eyes® Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’ (PP16,185)
150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
Zone 4
Tiger Eyes® is a wonderful Bailey introduction with leaves developing as bright lemon green but soon changing to a rich golden shade. The brilliant fall colours of yellow, orange, and scarlet really mark out this selection. First Editions® Collection
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Tiger Eyes® Staghorn Sumac
RIBES - Currant
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Ribes alpinum
100cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
Alpine Currant
Zone 2
This dense compact shrub is a favorite for hedges. The Schmidt form that we grow is resistant to mildew. It is quite responsive to shearing and trimming.
Ribes sibirica
200cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
Never Alone Rose™
Siberian Currant
Zone 2
This is another suitable hedging plant and is slightly larger and more robust than Alpine Currant. It has improved fall coloration and has golden twigs in winter.
ROSA - Rose The Never Alone Rose™ Together we can do so much. Never Alone Foundation in partnership with the Canadian Football League Alumni Association and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association presents the Never Alone Rose. Never Alone Foundation is a national registered charity committed to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. Your purchase of this resilient Canadian rose helps to ensure cancer patients and their families are Never Alone in their journey.
Rosa
75cm x 75cm
Campfire™ Rose
full sun to partial shade
red/white
June to August
Never Alone™
Zone 3
A superb made-in‐Canada dwarf rose. This highly disease resistant Morden selected hardy rose has deep green leaf colour with saw-tooth edges. The flower (4-5cm) with deep red edges and vibrant white middle to a pale yellow is undeniably spectacular.
The Canadian Artists Series Canadian Artist roses are exciting new releases from AAFC through work at the research stations in Morden, MB and St.Jean, QC. They have been developed for Prairie hardiness and are own rooted and repeat bloomers.
Rosa
90cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
June to August
Bill Reid™
Zone 3
This great plant brings a compact form and good disease resistance along with rich yellow blooms throughout the summer.
Rosa
90cm x 90cm
Emily Carr™ Rose
full sun to partial shade
yellow
June to August
Campfire™
Zone 3
This terrific selection has tri-coloured flowers in shades of red, yellow, and white and forms a tidy, durable plant. It has great disease resistance and season long interest.
Rosa
90cm x 75cm
full sun to partial shade
red
June to August
Emily Carr™
Zone 3
This second release from the Canadian Artists Series is named after the famous Canadian painter. It covers itself in clusters of large, deep red blooms all season. This is sure to be a long-term winner with its rich flower colour, disease resistant foliage and cold hardiness.
Rosa
90cm x 75cm
full sun to partial shade
red
June to August
Felix Leclerc™
Zone 3
This prolific cultivar is an upright shrub and covers itself in clusters of large, pink blooms all season long. It has arching growth, pink flowers and exceptional disease resistance.
The Oso Easy™ Series
Oso Easy™ Double Red Rose
Oso Easy™ roses are the result of years of searching and testing to find the perfect plant for today’s gardener. We need a rose that grows like any other shrub and doesn’t require tedious care to keep it in prime condition. These new developments bring disease and pest resistance together with cold hardiness to provide an ideal rose for the Prairies.
Rosa ‘Meipeporia’ (PPAF) 80cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
red
Oso Easy™ Double Red
June to August
Zone 4
A floriferous new, easy growing rose with an abundance of bright red, doubled blooms with orange undertones. It maintains a nice rounded habit and has excellent disease resistance. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Rosa ‘Scrivjean’ (PP21,611, CBR3915) 30cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
creamy yellow
Oso Easy™ Honey Bun
June to August
Zone 3
This great addition is marked by the highest level of disease resistence of all. It produces loads of semi-double blooms which range from blush pink to butter yellow to creamy white. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Oso Easy™ Honey Bun Rose
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Rosa ‘ChewNiceBell’ (PPAF, CBRAF) 30cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
soft yellow/pink
Oso Easy™ Italian Ice
June to August
Zone 4
SHRUBS
Orange buds open to soft yellow flowers melting into pink blushed margins. This terrific colour is set off by its dark green, glossy foliage, a combination with lots of impulse appeal. Semi-double self-cleaning flowers have loads of petals. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Rosa ‘ChewHocan’ (PPAF, CBRAF) 30cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
peachy cream
Oso Easy™ Lemon Zest
June to August
Zone 4
This new plant produces brilliant canary yellow flowers that do not fade to white and really light up against the glossy green foliage. It is free flowering and self cleaning and disease resistant. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Rosa ‘ChewperAdventure’ (PP22,190, CBRAF) 40cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
tropical red
Oso Easy™ Italian Ice Rose
Oso Easy™ Mango Salsa
June to August
Zone 4
Continuous blooms on this variety make it the quick favourite! The blooms are shades of ruby red grapefruit, summer sunsets, and fancy tropical drinks. The clean dark foliage forms very tidy, low-maintenance mounds. This plant is a sure seller! Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Rosa ‘ChewMayTime’ (PP18,347, CBR3401) 30cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
reddish orange
Oso Easy™ Paprika
June to August
Zone 3
This low mounding rose produces loads of spicy, reddish-orange single blooms accented with bright yellow eyes. These contrast wonderfully with the deep green, glossy foliage. Blooms open in early June and are produced heavily, often developing a second wave of blooms later in summer. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Oso Easy™ Mango Salsa Rose
The Parkland Series Parkland roses are our own prairie developed roses from the Morden Research Centre. They are the result of many crosses using the native prairie rose, Rosa arkansana and exhibit remarkable hardiness and vigour. The series was first introduced in the 1960s and has had many years since to prove its worth in the frigid Canadian prairies.
Rosa
125cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
crimson red
Cuthbert Grant
June to August
Zone 2
This award winning rose has become a favorite with Prairie gardeners over the years. Its hardiness, vigour, and disease resistance make it worthy of all acclaim it receives. The flowers produced all summer resemble hybrid tea roses in their fully double form.
Rosa (PP8054) 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
ivory to pink
June to August
Morden Blush
Zone 2
This selection is loved for the masses of light pink, double blossoms which cover its clean foliage throughout the entire summer. Flowers are a richer shade of pink in cooler weather.
Rosa
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
medium pink
Oso Easy™ Paprika Rose
Morden Centennial
June to August
Zone 2
This rose is covered with medium pink blossoms throughout the season, but especially at the beginning and end. Foliage is clean and disease resistant. Very popular.
Rosa (PP11,730)
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white
Morden Snowbeauty
June to August
Zone 3
This low growing shrub rose is noted for the blanket of pure white flowers produced through the summer and the clean, disease resistant foliage.
Rosa (PP9122) 60cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
deep pink red
Winnipeg Parks
June to August
Zone 2
These fragrant, double blooms are borne all summer and are accented by the deep, attractive foliage of the shrub. The fruit is also an attractive red colour.
Morden Blush Rose
SALIX - Willow Salix alba ‘Flame’ 200cm x 200cm
full sun
Flame Willow Zone 2
This variety is named for the bright orange-red stems exhibited year round. Foliage remains a glossy green throughout the summer but has lovely golden yellow fall colour.
Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’
100cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
Zone 2
This makes an excellent accent plant with its unusual blue, fine textured foliage. The twigs turn purple in winter; it makes an excellent hedge.
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Winnipeg Parks Rose
SAMBUCUS - Elderberry
SHRUBS
Sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ (PP12,305, CBR2663) 250cm x 200cm
full sun
light pink
Black Beauty™ Elder
July and August
Zone 3
Black Beauty™ is a special elder with bright purple foliage and light pink blossoms. The colours are rich and very intense. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Sambucus racemosa ‘Golden Glow’ 200cm x 200cm
Black Beauty™ Elder
full sun
creamy white
Golden Glow Elder
July and August
Zone 2
Golden Glow is a development from the Morden Research Centre and exhibits simlar traits to Sutherland Golden but with improved form and color. The branching is denser and overall size is slightly smaller.
Sambucus racemosa ‘Goldilocks’ 90cm x 90cm
full sun
white
Goldilocks Elder
June and July
Zone 3
Goldilocks is a proven variety developed in Manitoba with great form and texture. The golden leaves are very finely divided and the branching is sturdy. Red berries appear by late summer.
Sambucus racemosa ‘SMNSRD4’ (PPAF, CBRAF) 200cm x 200cm
full sun
soft pink
Lemony Lace™ Elder
July and August
Zone 4
Black Lace™ is a wonderful development with very finely cut purple black foliage and soft pink flowers for contrast. The unique foliage almost gives it a similar form to a Japanese maple. Thrives in full sun in a variety of applications. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
SORBARIA - False Spirea
Lemony Lace™ Elder
Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ (PP16,336) 100cm x 100cm
partial to full shade
creamy white
Sem False Spirea
July and August
Zone 3
This plant will forever change the way you think about Sorbaria! Wonderful pinkish red foliage appears in spring and slowly changes to a take on a greenish hue. Masses of creamy white blossoms cover the plant in summer. Excellent as a compact accent plant or dense hedge.
SPIRAEA - Spirea Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor Gold’ (PPAF,CBRAF) 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
white
Glow Girl® Spirea
June and July
Zone 3
Bright lemon lime foliage shines brightly throughout the summer on this outstanding little plant. The spring flowers are pure white and the habit is perfectly tidy and compact. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ 60cm x 90cm
Sem False Spirea
full sun to partial shade
white
Tor Birch Leaf Spirea
June and July
Zone 3
This is a special new spirea with rounded leaves and a compact, mounding form. Flat clusters of white pom-pom flowers adorn the plant through the summer. Foliage is a shade of bluish green.
Spiraea bumalda ‘Flaming Mound’ 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
dark pink
Flaming Mound Spirea
June to August
Zone 3
The foliage of Flaming Mound opens in bright shades of golden bronze with hints of red throughout. Fall colour is impressive with loads of bright red and orange. Flowers are a deep shade of pink.
Spiraea bumalda ‘Goldflame’ 75cm x 75cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Goldflame Spirea
June to August
Zone 3
This makes an excellent accent plant with its rich golden bronze foliage. The flowers are a nice shade of pink and continue throughout the summer. A proven Prairie item.
Spiraea japonica ‘Mertyann’ 40cm x 75cm
Glow Girl® Spirea
full sun to partial shade
bright pink
Dakota Goldcharm® Spirea June and July
Zone 3
This shrub is considered by some to be the best compact spirea selection available. It maintains a tidy form and produces golden foliage that gets brighter with time. The flowers continue throughout the summer.
Spiraea japonica ‘Galen’ (PP21,712,CBR4072) 75cm x 75cm
full sun to partial shade
rich pink
Double Play® Artisan® Spirea June and July
Zone 3
These great spireas are marked by vibrant foliage and bright, full flowers. This variety has bluegreen foliage that emerges as rich purple in spring. The rich, pure pink flowers are unique and make a lovely cap for this full, compact mounded shrub. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Spiraea japonica ‘Tracy’ (PP21,588,CBR4073) 90cm x 90cm
Double Play® Big Bang® Spirea
full sun to partial shade
pink
Double Play® Big Bang™ Spirea June and July
Zone 3
Massive pink flowers that hardly seem normal for spireas adorn bright yellow foliage throughout the summer. Spring foliage glows orange and is a real eye-catcher. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
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Spiraea japonica ‘SMSMBK’ (PPAF,CBRAF) 90cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
white
Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea June and July
Zone 3
SHRUBS
Cool blue foliage is the perfect contrast to this hardy plant’s crisp white blooms. Hints of burgundy in the new growth foreshadow the rich red foliage colour it develops in fall. Excellent neat mounding form. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Spiraea japonica ‘Yan’ (PP21,615,CBR4079) 40cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
bright pink
Double Play® Gold Spirea
June and July
Zone 3
These great spireas are marked by vibrant foliage and bright, full flowers. People love this variety for its rich, golden foliage and abundant pure pink flowers. It maintains a wonderful tidy form. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Spiraea japonica ‘Fire Light’ 60cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea
Fire Light Spirea
June and July
Zone 3
This newer variety has a great compact form and rich orange foliage which will not revert to green like Goldflame often does. An excellent cold-hardy staple plant for the Prairie landscape.
Spiraea japonica ‘Goldmound’ 60cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Goldmound Spirea
June and July
Zone 3
This is a dwarf ball-shaped plant with bright yellow leaves and pink flowers. The flowers develop in early summer and the foliage gets brighter with time.
Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’ 60cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
rose pink
Little Princess Spirea
June and July
Zone 3
Masses of bright pink flowers cover this shrub in the summer and provide a nice contrast with the dark green foliage underneath. Suitable for many different landscape applications.
Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’ (PP9,363) 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
dark pink
Double Play® Gold Spirea
Magic Carpet™ Spirea
June and July
Zone 3
This colourful plant with its lime green leaves tipped with red is a must have for the landscape. The fall colour is a dramatic shade of red. Dark pink flowers are a highlight in mid summer.
Spiraea media ‘Darsnorm’
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white
Snow Storm™ Spirea
June and July
Zone 3
This variety is noted for its massive white domes of bloom held above large, soft green leaves. The fall colour is superb with shades of purple and red foliage. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Spiraea x van houtei ‘Bridal Wreath’
200cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
white
Bridal Wreath Spirea
June and July
Zone 2
This medium sized shrub produces long arching branches covered with masses of pure white flowers. It tends to slowly spread outward and is very hardy.
Magic Carpet™ Spirea
SYRINGA - Lilac
O
ur larger lilacs are generally classed into three groups: American Lilacs, Preston Lilacs, and French Lilacs. American Lilacs (S. x hyacinthiflora) flower heavily early in the season, are very fragrant, and are non-suckering. Preston Lilacs (S. x prestoniae) flower very late and are marked by extreme hardiness and a tight, non-suckering habit. French Lilacs (S. vulgaris) are the classic lilacs with mid-spring fragrant blossoms and large, upright form.
Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Mount Baker’ 3m x 3m
full sun to partial shade
white
May
Mount Baker Lilac Zone 2
Fragrant and incredibly prolific single blooms cover this plant in the spring. It grows to be a large shrub and will always be a focal point when in bloom.
Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Pocahontas’ 3m x 3m
full sun to partial shade
deep purple
May
Pocahontas Lilac Zone 2
Snow Storm™ Spirea
This selection has excellent hardiness and vigor and has long been a favorite on the Prairies. The single flowers open with a reddish tinge and deepen to purple.
Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
lilac pink
Dwarf Korean Lilac
May and June
Zone 3
This dwarf lilac has excellent uniform growth and overall vigour. It forms a low clump and slowly spreads outward. The flowers are highly fragrant and showy.
Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’
200cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
lavender
June and July
Miss Kim Lilac Zone 3
This introduction has distinctive bluish panicles of fragrant blossoms that occur later in the summer. Fall finds the flowers turning deeper purple and foliage turning a deep purplish green.
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Miss Kim Lilac
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Coral’ 3m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
light pink
Coral Lilac
June
Zone 3
SHRUBS
This lilac selection has thick, leathery leaves and is quite fast growing. Large clusters of flowers are held above the foliage.
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Donald Wyman’ 3m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
reddish purple
Donald Wyman Lilac
June
Zone 3
This lilac selection has thick, leathery leaves and is quite fast growing. Large clusters of flowers are held above the foliage.
Minuet Lilac
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Minuet’ 3m x 150cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Minuet Lilac
June
Zone 2
This is a very hardy large shrub suitable for the Prairie landscape. Pale pink flowers are produced in early summer. Minuet is the most compact Preston lilac.
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Royalty’ 4m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
royal purple
Royalty Lilac
June
Zone 2
Dark, royal purple flower clusters rise above the foliage on this large shrub. It is the largest of the Preston series and is very hardy.
Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’ 3m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
reddish purple
May
Charles Joly Lilac
Zone 3
This French hybrid lilac grows vigorously and produces larges trusses of deep red flowers in late spring. It suckers and is excellent for a large hedge. Very fragrant.
Madame Lemoine Lilac
Syringa vulgaris ‘Madame Lemoine’ 3m x 3m
full sun to partial shade
white
Madame Lemoine Lilac May
Zone 3
This showy lilac bears panicles of double white flowers on a wide, spreading bush. It has been used for decades in cold regions and is a very dependable selection.
Syringa vulgaris ‘Prairie Petite’
125cm x 90cm full sun to partial shade
pink
Prairie Petite® Lilac
May
Zone 3
This lilac keeps a dense, compact growth habit and produces very visible, upright trusses of fragrant, single blooms. This plant lends itself to arid and hot locations.
Syringa vulgaris ‘President Grevy’ 3m x 2.5m
full sun to partial shade
lilac blue
President Grevy Lilac
May
Zone 3
Double lilac blue blossoms are produced in abundance on this vigorous shrub. Nice upright growth habit and heavy fragrance.
Sensation Lilac
Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ 3m x 3m
full sun to partial shade
purple/white
May
Sensation Lilac
Zone 3
This outstanding lilac produces a unique bi-colour flower over darker foliage than most of the French hybrids. The flower is a deep shade of purple with a crisp white border.
Syringa vulgaris ‘Wonderblue’
125cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
sky blue
May
Wonderblue Lilac
Zone 3
This compact grower has single, sky blue flowers and makes a wonderful addition to the landscape with limited space. It is also useful as a cutflower.
Syringa x ‘SMSJBP7’ (PPAF,CBRAF)
150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
deep lilac
Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac June and August
Zone 3
This new development brings increased vigour and a slightly larger size than Bloomerang® Purple, but it packs tons of showy, fragrant, and recurring blooms into the landscape all summer long. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac
Syringa x ‘Penda’ (PP20,575,CBRAF)
125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
deep lilac
Bloomerang® Purple Lilac
June and August
Zone 3
This great plant comes as a result of a search for a dwarf lilac with improved flower colour and display as well as a re-blooming habit. It has a compact, full growth habit and exhibits resistance to mildew and other leaf diseases. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Bloomerang® Purple Lilac
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VIBURNUM - Cranberry 150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
Blue Muffin® Arrowwood
white
May and June
SHRUBS
Viburnum dentatum ‘Christom’
Zone 3
This outstanding arrowwood selection is compact and produces masses of white flowers in late spring which are followed by blue berries in fall. It tolerates either sun or shade and has remarkable reddish fall colour. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Viburnum opulus ‘Nanum’ 60cm x 60cm
partial to full shade
Dwarf European Cranberry
white
June
Zone 3
This compact shrub is grown for its display of green foliage in a tidy form. It is suitable for shaded locations. The white flowers are quite small and insignificant.
Viburnum opulus ‘Sterile’ 3m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
Blue Muffin® Arrowwood
Snowball Viburnum
white
June
Zone 2
Snowball produces large clusters of white flowers in June that look like giant snowballs. A very hardy and vigorous shrub.
Viburnum trilobum ‘Bailey Compact’
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
white
Bailey Compact American Cranberry June
Zone 2
This compact cranberry form is wonderful for smaller landscapes. The foliage is a rich green that turns a delightful shade of red in the fall. Produces white flowers followed by red fruit.
Viburnum trilobum ‘J.N. Select’
200cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
white
Redwing® American Cranberry June
Zone 2
This great selection has terrific spring foliage which is tinted red followed by pure white flowers. Bright red fruit appears in fall and persists throughout the winter season. Fall foliage is a stunning shade of red. It remains more compact and tidy than the species.
Snowball Viburnum
WEIGELA - Weigela Weigela florida ‘Bramwell’ (PP18,513, CBRAF) 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Fine Wine™ Weigela
June to September
Zone 4
Dark burgundy foliage and abundant pink flowers make this selection a real focal point in the landscape. The features are similar to Wine and Roses® except the form is compact and the leaves are smaller and more refined. Excellent in the perennial border or as a low foundation plant. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Weigela florida ‘Carlton’ (PP20,025, CBR3860) 125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
reddish pink
Ghost™ Weigela
June to September
Zone 3
This great Weigela has eye-catching buttery foliage which becomes somehwat irridescent as the summer heat comes. Dark, reddish-pink flowers cover the plant in early summer and again in mid and late summer as this is considered a re-bloomer. Provides interest all season long. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ 90cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
magenta
Ghost™ Weigela
Minuet Weigela
June to August
Zone 3
This is likely the hardiest of the weigelas and can be counted on from year to year. The flowers are a nice bright shade of pink and have slight fragrance. Foliage is green with a purplish hue.
Weigela florida ‘Verweig’ (PP16,824, CBR3315) 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
rich pink
My Monet™ Weigela
June to August
Zone 3
My Monet™ is one of the most exciting Weigelas in the entire collection. It provides constant colour even without the flowers, but the complete package makes an irresistable item for borders or feature containers. Foliage is brightly variegated in tones of green, pink, and white. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’
125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
rich red
Red Prince Weigela
June to August
Zone 3
My Monet™ Weigela
Produces bright red flowers that retain their colour as time goes on rather than fading. A second bloom often occurs in mid summer. Foliage is a medium shade of green.
Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’ (PP10,772, CBR2642) 125cm x 90cm full sun to partial shade
pink
Wine and Roses® Weigela
June to August
Zone 4
Produces very clean dark purple foliage and is covered throughout the summer with rosy pink flowers. Excellent contrast between flowers and foliage makes this an outstanding shrub. Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs
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Wine and Roses® Weigela
SMALL FRUIT AMELANCHIER - Saskatoon Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Lee #3’
175cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
purple
July
Lee #3 Saskatoon Zone 3
This great selection ripens earlier than most varieties and has nicely sized fruit which is great for fresh eating and processing. The plant remains compact and tidy and is great for homeowners.
Martin Saskatoon
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Lee #8’ 2m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
purple
July
Lee #8 Saskatoon Zone 3
SMALL FRUIT
This is a variety to choose for consistent fruiting, good yields, and good eating. It comes as a cross from Thiessen and Northline.
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Martin’
300cm x 250cm full sun to partial shade
purple
Martin Saskatoon
July to August
Zone 2
This variety was selected by Dieter Martin in Saskatchewan for exceptionally large and tasty fruit with a very uniform ripening habit. The plant is vigorous but maintains good upright form.
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Nelson’
150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
purple
Nelson Saskatoon
July to August
Zone 2
Nelson is a late blooming variety producing lovely fruit with a reduced number of seeds. The plant is compact and exhibits excellent hardiness.
Millennium Asparagus
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Smoky’ 3m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
purple
July
Smoky Saskatoon Zone 3
Of all the saskatoons available, this is likely the most popular. The fruit is large and good to eat and works well in commercial applications.
ASPARAGUS - Asparagus Asparagus officinalis ‘Millennium’ 125cm x 100cm
full sun
rich green spears
Millennium Asparagus
April and May
Zone 2
This new male hybrid sets the standard for vigour, yield, and disease resistance. It is noted for consistency from season to season.
FRAGERIA - Strawberry Frageria
25cm x 50cm
full sun
bright red and juicy
Strawberry
Zone 2
These variety selections will perform well in cold regions and provide a variety of everbearing and the more traditional summer-bearing habit.
Fort Laramie Strawberry
Cultivar:
Description:
Fort Laramie .................... everbearing, mid sized fruit from June to September Kent ........... June-bearing, heavy yields of large, juicy fruit, good for commercial Seascape ............................................ day-neutral, mid-sized fruit, great for planters Tristar ........................... day-neutral, nicely sized, juicy and sweet, very productive
LONICERA - Honeysuckle Lonicera caerulea ‘Berry Blue’ 125cm x 125cm
full sun
blue, oblong
Berry Blue™ Honeyberry June
Zone 2
This variety has excellent fruit size and tremendous overall vigor. Native to Russia, these plants are very hardy. This variety is also useful as a pollinator for Borealis and Tundra.
Lonicera caerulea ‘Borealis’
Kent Strawberry
125cm x 125cm
full sun
blue, oblong
Borealis Honeyberry
June
Zone 2
This new development comes from Dr. Bob Bors at the University of Saskatchewan and is a part of the Haskap group of selections. These have similar traits to the other honeyberries but exhibit improved nutraceutical qualitites and significantly larger fruit size. Use Honeybee as a pollinator.
Lonicera caerulea ‘Honeybee’ 150cm x 125cm
full sun
blue, oblong
Honeybee Honeyberry
June
Zone 2
This new variety from the U of S has been developed as a new pollinator for the existing varieties. It brings improved fruit qualities when compared to older varieties and has an aggressive and upright habit making it ideal for pollinating nearby plants.
Borealis Honeyberry
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Lonicera caerulea ‘Tundra’ 125cm x 125cm
full sun
blue, oblong
Tundra Honeyberry
June
Zone 2
This variety has been selected as the best for use in applications involving mechanical handling. The fruit picks clean off the plant without any bleeding and remains firm while maintaining excellent flavour for both fresh eating and processing. Use Honeybee as a pollinator.
PRUNUS - Cherry Prunus x cerasus ‘Carmine Jewel’ 2.5m x 2m
full sun
dark red
Carmine Jewel Cherry
August
Zone 2
Carmine Jewel has been gaining in popularity in recent years due to it’s widespread success in the landscape. It is very hardy and produces piles of fruit good for eating, cooking, flavouring, or making wine. It is also an excellent landscape plant.
2.5m x 2m
full sun
bright red, large
SMALL FRUIT
Prunus x cerasus ‘Crimson Passion’
Carmine Jewel Cherry
Crimson Passion Cherry
August
Zone 2
Crimson Passion produces the largest and sweetest fruit of the Prairie hardy dwarf cherries. Fruit can be eaten fresh or processed and used in cooking.
Prunus x cerasus ‘Cupid’ 2.5m x 2m
full sun
bright red, huge
Cupid Cherry
August to September
Zone 2
This recent release from the group of dwarf cherries produces the largest and the latest fruit. The flavour is good for eating and cooking and the plant shows good vigour.
Prunus x cerasus ‘Juliet’ 2.5m x 2m
full sun
bright red
Juliet Cherry
August to September
Zone 2
This variety is a favourite for fresh picking and eating due to a good sugar content and nicely sized fruit. It has moderate vigour and a low sucker count.
Prunus x cerasus ‘Romeo’ 2.5m x 2m
full sun
dark red
Juliet Cherry
Romeo Cherry
August to September
Zone 2
Good fruit for fresh eating and processing. Deep red colour is similar to Carmine Jewel but it ripens later in the season. The plant is very productive and is the best choice for making juice.
Prunus cerasus ‘Evans’ 4m x 3m
full sun
bright red, prolific
August
Evans Cherry
Zone 2
The tasty fruit produced in late summer is abundant and can be counted on year after year. It is good for all manner of things including eating and cooking.
RHEUM - Rhubarb Rheum rhubarbum ‘Canada Red’
100cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
bright red
Canada Red Rhubarb
May to September
Zone 1
Canada Red Rhubarb
This variety consistently produces red stalks throughout the clump. The stalks are quite juicy and flavourful and the plant is extremely hardy.
RIBES - Currant Ribes ‘Ben Connan’ 90cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
black
Ben Connan Black Currant
July and August
Zone 2
This exceptional variety contains the same intense nutritional qualities that we expect from black currants but brings a tidy compact form along with large fruit and improved sweetness. The fruit is good for fresh eating and is widely used in cooking and processing.
Ribes ‘Ben Nevis’ 90cm x 90cm
full sun to partial shade
black
Ben Nevis Black Currant
July and August
Zone 2
This is a very productive plant with large, firm berries. The plants are very disease resistant, hardy, and dependable.
Ribes ‘Red Lake’
125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
red
Ben Connan Black Currant
Red Lake Red Currant
July and August
Zone 2
Red Lake is a vigorous selection that is one of the first to break dormancy and it produces heavily. The red fruit is good for wines and jellies.
Ribes ‘White Pearl’
125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
white
White Pearl Currant
July and August
Zone 3
A prolific bearer once fully established. In spring, clusters of yellow-green flowers are followed by long, hanging clusters of ripe, round, “pearl-white” berries. Great fresh or in jellies and pies.
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White Pearl Currant
Ribes hirtellum ‘Hinnonmaki Red’
125cm x 125cm full sun to partial shade
red
Hinnonmaki Red Gooseberry July and August
Zone 2
Hinnonmaki Red produces large red fruit which is excellent for eating fresh as well as making tarts and jams.
Ribes x nidigrolaria
175cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
deep purple
July and August
Jostaberry
Zone 3
This plant is a cross between black currants and gooseberries and brings along the best of both fruits. The fruit is larger than a currant and grows on thornless bushes for more pleasant harvesting than goosberries. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants and is great for processing.
Hinnonmaki Red Gooseberry
RUBUS - Raspberry
SMALL FRUIT
Rubus
200cm x 100cm
full sun
dark red, tasty
Boyne Raspberry
July and August
Zone 2
Boyne has likely been the best producer we’ve ever sold. It consistently produces lots of nicely sized and flavorful fruit and is good for eating and cooking.
Rubus
200cm x 100cm
full sun
deep gold
Fall Gold Raspberry
July and August
Zone 3
This terrific producer brings large golden fruit in clusters throughout the summer. The fruit is firm and very sweet and flavourful and is very suitable for fresh eating.
Rubus
150cm x 100cm
Jostaberry
full sun
rich red
Red Bounty Raspberry
July and August
Zone 2
This is another introduction from the U of S and was the clear winner in a recent field trial in southern Alberta. It yields exceptionally well and has a sweeter taste than conventional varieties.
Rubus
200cm x 100cm
full sun
dark red, huge
Red Mammoth Raspberry
July and August
Zone 2
This introduction from the University of Saskatchewan produces loads of the largest raspberries you’ve ever seen. The sweet fruit is ripe in July.
Rubus
90cm x 100cm
full sun
dark red
Red River Raspberry
July to September
Zone 3
This delicious raspberry produces from late July until frost. The canes can be mowed down each fall and fruit will be produced on new canes.
VACCINIUM - Blueberry Vaccinium
Fall Gold Raspberry
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
dark blue
Chippewa Blueberry
August
Zone 3
Chippewa is another selection that is completely self-fertile and requires no other pollinator plant. The fruit is somewhat sweeter than Northblue but very similar in its yielding.
Vaccinium
100cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
dark blue
Northblue Blueberry
August
Zone 3
Northblue is a great selection with a great upright form and good vigour. The flavour is distinct and makes for exellent fresh eating.
Vaccinium
75cm x 75cm
full sun to partial shade
dark blue
Northsky Blueberry
August
Zone 3
Northsky maintains a compact form while producing medium, sweet fruit and doesn’t require any cross-pollination. Valuable as a landscape plant as well.
Red Bounty Raspberry
Chippewa Blueberry
Red Bounty Raspberry
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VITIS - Grape Vitis
6m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
purplish blue
July and August
Beta Grape
Zone 3
This grape selection produces sweet fruit almost as large and tasty as the Ontario Concord grapes. Excellent for eating and processing.
Vitis
6m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
large rich blue
Big Blue Grape
July and August
Zone 3
This terrific variety loves to show off with large clusters of rich, purpish blue fruit and an individual fruit size that is rarely seen in these cold regions. The delicious fruit is perfect for fresh eating as well as processing.
6m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
soft green
SHELTER TREES
Vitis
Beta Grape
Big Green Grape
July and August
Zone 3
Massive clusters of large grapes are the normal for this great new selection. The fruit is not only large, but it is sweet and excellent for fresh consumption as well. A great Prairie hardy variety.
Vitis
6m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
dark blue
July and August
Valiant Grape Zone 2
Valiant is similar to Beta but matures earlier and exhibits more hardiness. It is a prolific producer and is excellent for making wine and jellies. An excellent choice for the Prairies.
Big Blue Grape
Big Green Grape
Swedish Aspen
SHELTER TREES POPULUS - Poplar Populus tremula ‘Erecta’ 10m x 1m
full sun to partial shade
Swedish Aspen Zone 2
This hardy tree makes a good windbreak and adds interest with fall colour. It is seedless for less mess and the branches do not extend to the ground.
Populus x ‘Prairie Sky’ 24m x 4m
full sun to partial shade
Prairie Sky Poplar
Prairie Sky Poplar
Zone 3
This tree is highly desired for its upright growth habit and neat appearance. It grows very rapidly (1m/season) and is resistant to rust and canker.
Populus x ‘ACWS151’ 12m x 3m
full sun to partial shade
Sundancer Poplar Zone 2
This great new poplar hybrid comes as a PFRA introduction and was selected for great upright and narrow growth as well as resistance to the bronze leaf disease.
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Sundancer Poplar
Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
The Perennial Plant of the Year Program
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’
The Perennial Plant of the Year Program promotes the use of perennials. Four perennials are selected by the Perennial Plant of the Year Committee from an extensive list of nominations made by PPA members. Each year members cast their vote for one of the four selected plants with the following attributes:
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’
• suitable for a wide range of climate types • low maintenance • easily propagated • exhibits multiple seasonal interest The Winners Are:
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’
2015 Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ 2014 Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ 2013 Polygonatum multiflorum ‘Variegatum’ 2012 Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ 2011 Amsonia hubrichtii 2010 Baptisia australis 2009 Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ 2008 Geranium x ‘Rozanne® 2007 Nepeta faasenii ‘Walker’s Low’ 2006 Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Feuerhexe’ (Firewitch)
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’
2005 Helleborus x hybridus 2004 Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
Salvia ‘Mainacht’ (May Night)
2003 Leucanthemum superbum ‘Becky’ 2002 Phlox paniculata ‘David’ 2001 Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ 2000 Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’ 1999 Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ 1998 Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ 1997 Salvia ‘Mainacht’ (May Night) 1996 Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ 1995 Perovskia atriplicifolia 1994 Astilbe ‘Sprite’
Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
1993 Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’ 1992 Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Becky’
1991 Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Polygonatum multiflorum ‘Variegatum’
PERENNIALS ACHILLEA - Yarrow Achillea clypeolata 50cm x 50cm
full sun
golden yellow
Silver Yarrow
June to September
Zone 3
We consider this plant to be one of the most under-rated perennials we grow! Vibrant silver foliage lasts all season long and is accented by bright, golden yellow flowers all summer. Non-invasive.
Achillea millefolium ‘Laura’ 40cm x 40cm
full sun
deep red
Laura Yarrow
June to September
Zone 3
Laura Yarrow
Compact and tidy growth habit topped with ruby-red blooms with white eyes.
Achillea millefolium ‘Little Susie’ 40cm x 40cm
full sun
medium pink
Little Susie Yarrow
June to September
Zone 2
This great variety has medium pink flowers over fine, lacy foliage. The plant is compact and well branched.
Achillea ptarmica ‘Noblessa’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun
double white
Noblessa Yarrow
June and July
Zone 2
These dainty, double white flowers cover the deep green foliage and have a similar look to masses of baby’s breath. The plant is well branched and has a nice, compact form.
ACONITUM - Monkshood 125cm x 80cm full sun to partial shade
purplish blue
July and August
Monkshood Zone 2
Little Susie Yarrow
Tall and very showy throughout the late summer months. Hardy and dependable.
AEGOPODIUM - Goutweed Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’ 30cm x 60cm
full sun to full shade
creamy white
Bishops Goutweed
June to October
Zone 2
This classic groundcover provides bright cream and green variegation all summer in almost any application. It works best in a confined setting as it has a mildly invasive habit.
AGASTACHE - Anise Hyssop Agastache x ‘Blue Fortune’ 80cm x 60cm
full sun
lavender blue
Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop
August and September
Zone 3
This easy to grow perennial produces lavender blue, bottlebrush flowers on sturdy stems. It blooms for a long period of time and is a great colour source in late summer.
Agastache x ‘Golden Jubilee’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun
purple blue
Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop
Golden Jubilee Anise Hyssop
August and September
Zone 3
This award winning perennial is similar to ‘Blue Fortune’ but has showy golden-chartreuse to lime green foliage depending on sun exposure. Lavender blue, bottlebrush-like flowers are held on strong, upright stems from midsummer to early fall.
AJUGA - Bugleweed Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’ 10cm x 30cm
full sun to full shade
violet blue
Black Scallop Bugleweed
May and June
Zone 3
Shiny, nearly black leaves have neat scalloped edges and violet blue flowers appear in spring.
Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ 10cm x 30cm
full sun to full shade
blue
Burgundy Glow Bugleweed May and June
Zone 3
Foliage is a unique blend of green and cream and burgundy and makes a wonderul groundcover.
Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’ 5cm x 20cm
full sun to full shade
blue
Black Scallop Bugleweed
Chocolate Chip Bugleweed May and June
Zone 3
This highly prostrate groundcover has chocolate purple foliage and bright little blue flowers.
Ajuga reptans ‘Golden Glow’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun to full shade
deep blue
Golden Glow Bugleweed
May and June
Zone 3
Forms a low carpet of rounded leaves, brightly splashed with creamy-yellow and mint-green. Short spikes of deep blue flowers appear in mid to late spring. Less vigorous than other Ajuga varieties.
Ajuga reptans ‘Mahogany’ 10cm x 40cm
full sun to full shade
blue
Mahogany Bugleweed
May and June
Zone 3
Provides a cheery display of bright blue flowers in spring over rich mahogany-purple foliage that gets almost black in the fall with cool weather.
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Golden Glow Bugleweed
PERENNIALS
Aconitum napellus
Ajuga reptans ‘Pink Lightning’ 5cm x 25cm
full sun to full shade
medium pink
Pink Lightning Bugleweed
May and June
Zone 3
Magnificent mint green leaves are edged in white and have a crinkly texture. The flowers are prolific and are a great shade of rich pink.
ALCEA - Hollyhocks Alcea ficifolia ‘Las Vegas’ 160cm x 40cm
full sun
single, rich mix
Las Vegas Mixed Hollyhocks
July to September
Zone 3
This great new perennial has a splendid mixture of brilliant colours ranging from brown to red to pink, white, and yellow. The foliage is a unique fig-leaf style and forms a sturdy clump.
Pink Lightning Bugleweed
Alcea rosea ‘Chaters Mix’ 160cm x 30cm
full sun
bright mix
Chaters Mix Hollyhocks
July to September
Zone 3
This well known perennial makes a standout display of fully double blooms though summer. This magnificent mix includes bright tones of red, yellow, salmon, purple, and more.
Alcea rosea
160cm x 30cm
Spotlight Single Hollyhocks
full sun
July to September
Zone 3
This new series of an old favourite group of plants produces vibrant colours and single blooms. Cultivar:
PERENNIALS
Las Vegas Mixed Hollyhocks
Description:
‘Spotlight Blacknight’ .............................................. dark black-purple ‘Spotlight Mars Magic’ ............................................ brilliant shade of red ‘Spotlight Radiant Rose’ ........................................ brilliant pink ‘Spotlight Sunshine’ .................................................. bright cheery light yellow
ALCHEMILLA - Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla sericata ‘Gold Strike’ 30cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Gold Strike Lady’s Mantle
May to August
Zone 2
The foliage is grey-green and scalloped and forms a compact, tidy clump. The flowers first appear in early summer and have terrific appeal for their contrast with the foliage.
ALYSSUM - Alyssum Alyssum saxatile ‘Gold Ball’ 12cm x 25cm
full sun
golden yellow
Gold Ball Basket-of-Gold
April to June
Zone 2
This selection is the most compact of Alyssum and puts on a show with a dense mound of rich yellow flowers over grey-green foliage.
ANEMONE - Anemone
Spotlight Radiant Rose Hollyhocks
Anemone multifida ‘Rubra’ 40cm x 20cm
partial shade
carmine red
Red Cutleaf Anemone
April to June
Zone 2
This hardy perennial branches from its base to make a low mound of airy leaves that are cut into narrow, linear leaflets. A profusion of bright red flowers have a yellow centre.
Anemone sylvestris 40cm x 30cm
partial shade
white
Snowdrop Anemone
April and May
Zone 3
Double white blossoms are a real treat in spring. Bright green foliage remains through summer.
ANTENNARIA - Pussytoes Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
wine red
Pussytoes
May
Zone 1
This prostrate groundcover shows off with soft, silvery foliage and wine red flowers in spring.
Red Cutleaf Anemone
ANTHEMIS - Marguerite Anthemis carpatica ‘Snow Carpet’ 15cm x 30cm
full sun
pure white
Snowy Marguerite
May to July
Zone 3
This great little plant forms a dense cushion of fine green foliage and is then smothered with an abundant display of snow white, long-lasting, and re-blooming flowers.
Anthemis sancti-johannis 40cm x 50cm
full sun
bright orange
Orange Marguerite
July to September
Zone 2
This item is more compact than the others but makes up for it with vibrant lasting orange flowers.
Anthemis tinctoria ‘Charme’ (PP15,200) 30cm x 40cm
full sun
golden yellow
Charme Dwarf Marguerite
July and August
Zone 3
This award winning plant has been selected for its dwarf, compact habit and prolific displays of golden yellow flowers. The flowers are long lived and do not self-seed.
Charme Dwarf Marguerite
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AQUILEGIA - Columbine Aquilegia caerulea ‘Origami Mix’ 35cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
bright mix
Origami Mix Columbine
May to July
Zone 2
This columbine has an extended bloom time, up to 12 weeks, which is much longer than the older varieties. It produces large 10cm flowers in a variety of colors including blue, pink, red, white, and yellow. It has a uniform habit and is great in the garden or in patio containers.
Aquilegia canadensis 25cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
bright red/yellow
Little Lanterns Columbine
May and June
Zone 2
This dwarf selection is tough and reliable and has showy red flowers with yellow corollas.
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Nora Barlow’ 80cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
pink, showy
Origami Mix Columbine
Nora Barlow Columbine
May and June
Zone 2
The pink flowers on this variety are rimmed with green and white and are striking in the garden.
Aquilegia x caerulea ‘McKana’s Giant’ 60cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
vivid mix
McKana’s Giant Columbine May and June
Zone 2
These plants are a delight with a continual mix of vivid colours throughout early summer.
Aquilegia x vulgaris ‘Winky Blue-White’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
blue/white
Winky Blue-White Columbine May and June
Zone 2
Great upward-facing flowers are held up on durable stems throughout early summer.
40cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
pink/pink
Winky Red-White Columbine May and June
Zone 2
Abundant displays of red and white flowers are held up proudly on sturdy stems all summer long.
Aquilegia x vulgaris ‘Winky Rose-Rose’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
pink/pink
Winky Blue-White Columbine
Winky Rose-Rose Columbine May and June
Zone 2
This selection forms a compact, sturdy clump and exhibits rose-pink flowers with pink centres.
ARABIS - Rockcress Arabis caucasica ‘Pixie Cream’ 15cm x 30cm
full sun
pure white
Pixie Cream Rockcress
April and May
Zone 3
This plant forms a mounding cushion of grey-green leaves, completely smothered by sweetly fragrant creamy-yellow flowers in mid spring, each with a tiny yellow eye. Perfect for the rock garden, growing in walls or edging a sunny border.
ARMERIA - Thrift Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’ 20cm x 30cm
full sun
pink
Bloodstone Thrift
May and June
Winky Red-White Columbine
Zone 3
Bright purple-pink, ball-shaped flower clusters on thin, leafless stalks held well above tiny mounds of evergreen, grassy foliage. Excellent for rock and alpine gardens; very durable and salt-tolerant.
Armeria x ‘Nifty Thrifty’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
pink
Nifty Thrifty Thrift
May and June
Zone 3
This compact little selection has exciting variegated foliage in a little mound coverered with delicate pink blossoms. Excellent for low perennial borders or in rock and alpine gardens.
ARTEMISIA - Sage Artemisia luduviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’ 50cm x 50cm
full sun
Valerie Finnis Sage Zone 2
Sturdy, upright bush is bright silver in the hottest sunshine and has an interesting texture.
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silvermound’ 30cm x 50cm
full sun
Silvermound
Pixie Cream Rockcress
Zone 1
This top-seller has unique silver foliage that is very lacy and delicate looking but thrives in hot and dry conditions. It forms a tidy low mound and is dependable season after season.
Artemisia stelleriana ‘Silver Brocade’ 30cm x 40cm
full sun
Silver Brocade Zone 2
Bright frosted white foliage is nicely textured and is a beautiful accent in a perennial border.
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Bloodstone Thrift
PERENNIALS
Aquilegia x vulgaris ‘Winky Red-White’
ARUNCUS - Goatsbeard Aruncus aethusifolius 25cm x 25cm
partial shade
white, small
Dwarf Korean Goatsbeard
June and July
Zone 2
This dwarf selection remains in a tidy little mound of delicate, finely divided green foliage. The flowers poke up on little stalks in early summer.
Aruncus diocius 150cm x 150cm
partial shade
white
Giant Goatsbeard
June and July
Zone 2
Goatsbeard grows into a large upright ball and produces masses of white flowers in early summer.
Dwarf Korean Goatsbeard
ASCLEPIAS - Milkweed Ascelpias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’ 100cm x 65cm
full sun
white
Ice Ballet Milkweed
June to August
Zone 3
Forms a tall, upright clump of long green leaves, bearing clusters of white vanilla-scented flowers in mid-summer that are a magnet to butterflies!
Ascelpias incarnata ‘Soulmate’ 100cm x 65cm
full sun
deep pink
Soulmate Milkweed
June to August
Zone 3
Forms a tall, upright clump of long green leaves, bearing clusters of cherry-pink flowers with a tiny white centre. These have a delightful vanilla fragrance and are a favourite of butterflies.
Ascelpias tuberosa 60cm x 60cm
PERENNIALS
Soulmate Milkweed
full sun
orange
Butterfly Flower
June to August
Zone 3
Leathery green foliage forms a nice bush with deep orange flowers in mid to late summer.
Ascelpias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ 60cm x 60cm
full sun
golden yellow
Hello Yellow Butterfly Flower June to August
Zone 3
This virtually hassle-free perennial offers three months of golden yellow blooms from early through late summer. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.
ASTER - Aster Aster alpinus ‘Dark Beauty’ 20cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
violet blue
Dark Beauty Alpine Aster
June and July
Zone 2
Low growing mound produces vibrant blue flowers with bright yellow centres.
Aster alpinus ‘Pinkie’ 30cm x 30cm
Hello Yellow Butterfly Flower
full sun
intense pink
Pinkie Alpine Aster
May and June
Zone 2
This low growing, mat-forming perennial produces carpets of large, rich pink daisies.
Aster dumosus ‘Alert’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
deep crimson
Alert Aster
September and October
Zone 3
Great displays of rich red flowers blanket this tidy, mounding plant from early fall till frost.
Aster dumosus ‘Blue Boy’ 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
bluish purple
Blue Boy Aster
September and October
Zone 3
A tremendous mound of rich blue flowers from early fall until well after the first frost.
Aster dumosus ‘Woods Pink’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
purple blue
Woods Pink Aster
September and October
Zone 3
Dense mounds of foliage with carpets of pale pink flowers with yellow centres.
Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’
Blue Boy Aster
100cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
royal purple
Purple Dome Aster
September
Zone 3
This great variety forms a tidy rounded mound covered in rich purple flowers. It is one of the best varieties for fall colour and also makes an excellent cutflower.
ASTILBE - Astilbe Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in Pink’ (PP11,860, CBR1333 60cm x 50cm
full sun to full shade
rosy purple
Vision in Pink Astilbe
August and September
Zone 3
Pale pink plumes rise above a dense and compact plant in mid-summer. The leaves are large and blue-green in colour and a course texture. Vigorous perfomer.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in Red’ (PP11,965, CBR1334) 40cm x 40cm
full sun to full shade
dark red
Vision in Red Astilbe
July and August
Dark red blossoms set this item apart from Visions as an alternative in the compact size range.
Purple Dome Aster
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Astilbe japonica ‘Peach Blossom’ 60cm x 60cm
full sun to full shade
salmon pink
Peach Blossom Astilbe
August and September
Zone 3
The fine green foliage of spring and summer give way to lovely pink blooms in late summer.
Astilbe japonica ‘Radius’ 60cm x 50cm
part sun to full shade
bright red
Radius Astilbe
July and August
Zone 3
Refined green foliage forms a large clump. Bright red blooms on triangular plumes are showy.
Astilbe ‘Verscerise’ (PP20,661) 35cm x 40cm
partial shade
scarlet red
Younique Cerise™ Astilbe
July to August
Zone 3
The Younique™ series is noted for outstanding garden performance, compact growth and heavy flowering. Vibrant display of flower spikes are uniform and early to arrive compared to other astilbe.
Astilbe ‘Verssilverypink’ (PP20,656) 35cm x 40cm
partial shade
soft pink
Younique Cerise™ Astilbe
Younique Silvery Pink™ Astilbe July to August
Zone 3
The Younique™ series is noted for outstanding garden performance, compact growth and heavy flowering. Vibrant display of flower spikes are uniform and early to arrive compared to other astilbe.
Astilbe ‘Verswhite’ (PP19,845) 35cm x 40cm
partial shade
ivory white
Younique White™ Astilbe
July to August
Zone 3
The Younique™ series is noted for outstanding garden performance, compact growth and heavy flowering. Vibrant display of flower spikes are uniform and early to arrive compared to other astilbe.
AUBRIETA - Rock Cress 15cm x 30cm
full sun to full shade
deep blue
Royal Blue Rockcress
April to June
Zone 3
Younique Silvery Pink™ Astilbe
This low mounding item has semi-succulent green leaves and a deep blue carpet of flowers.
Aubrieta x cultorum ‘Royal Red’ 15cm x 30cm
full sun to full shade
carmine red
Royal Red Rockcress
April to June
Zone 3
Green, semi-succulent foliage forms a low mound and is covered with bright, carmine red flowers.
BAPTISIA - Wild Indigo Baptisia australis
120cm x 60cm full sun to partial shade
indigo blue
Blue Wild Indigo
June and July
Zone 3
Short pikes of deep blue flowers followed by curly black seed pods useful in dried arrangements. Perennial Plant of the Year 2010
Baptisia x ‘Blueberry Sundae‘ (PPAF) 80cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
indigo blue
DECADENCE® Blueberry Sundae June and July
Zone 3
Younique White™ Astilbe
Improved, vibrant blue flowers and a shorter, compact habit set this new plant apart from the wellknown B. australis. The floral display is terrific and is followed up with attractive seed pods in fall.
Baptisia x ‘Cherries Jubilee‘ (PPAF)
70cm x 70cm
full sun to partial shade
maroon and gold
DECADENCE® Cherries Jubilee June and July
Zone 3
Deep maroon buds open to bicolor maroon and yellow flowers held on strong scapes above the blue-green foliage in late spring to early summer. Secondary branching on the flower stems makes this variety especially floriferous. As the flowers age, they turn gold.
Baptisia x ‘Dutch Chocolate‘ (PPAF) 80cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
chocolate purple
DECADENCE® Dutch Chocolate June and July
Zone 3
This vigorous grower produces rich, velvety chocolate purple flowers which are held on sturdy, upright stems. The plant is dense and compact and has attractive blue-green foliage.
Baptisia x ‘Lemon Meringue‘ (PPAF) 80cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
lemon yellow
DECADENCE® Lemon Meringue June and July
Zone 3
DECADENCE® Cherries Jubilee
This yellow flowering Baptisia shows terrific vigour and a great upright, compact form. The bluegreen stems are topped with charcoal buds and bright, lemon yellow flowers.
BERGENIA - Saxifrage Bergenia cordifolia 30cm x 30cm
partial shade
pink spikes
Heartleaf Bergenia
April and May
Zone 2
Glossy, leathery leaves clumps that are mostly evergreen produce clusters of little pink flowers.
Bergenia cordifolia ‘Bressingham White’ 25cm x 30cm
partial shade
pure white
Bressingham White Bergenia April and May
Zone 2
This perennial forms a compact clump of glossy green, oval leaves and upright stalks of pure white flowers. An excellent choice for the garden that receives a bit of shade.
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DECADENCE® Lemon Meringue
PERENNIALS
Aubrieta x cultorum ‘Royal Blue’
Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winter Glow’
25cm x 30cm
partial shade
Winter Glow Bergenia
pinkish red
April and May
Zone 3
This plant forms a bright clump of shiny, evergreen leaves with a unique leathery look. Bright pinkish red flowers form in thick clumps throughout late spring and early summer.
BRUNNERA - Siberian Bugloss Brunnera macrophylla ‘Hadspen Cream’ 30cm x 30cm
Winter Glow Bergenia
partial to full shade
Hadspen Cream Brunnera
baby blue
May and June
Zone 3
Light green leaves have irregular and wide creamy yellow margins. The delicate flowers form delightful displays in masses of baby blue. This is a real bright spot for a shaded location.
Jack Frost Brunnera
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ (PP13,859) 30cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
clear blue
May and June
Zone 3
Large silvery leaves with a metallic shimmer make a perfect backdrop for delicate blue flowers. Perennial Plant of the Year 2012
BUPTHALMUM - Sunwheel Bupthalmum salicifolium 40cm x 40cm
full sun
bright golden yellow
June and July
Sunwheel Zone 3
This uniform mound of deep green produces a long-lasting carpet of golden daisies. Tolerant of highly exposed and very hot locations. Excellent selection.
CAMPANULA - Bellflower
PERENNIALS
Jack Frost Brunnera
Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Clips’ 25cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
Blue Clips Harebells
blue
July to September
Zone 2
Blue Clips is a proven item for the Prairies with a compact mounded form and prolific displays of mid-blue flowers that bloom all summer. Re-blooming is enhanced with dead-heading.
Campanula carpatica ‘Deep Blue Clips’ 25cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
violet blue
Deep Blue Clips Harebells
July to September
Zone 2
This selection is similar to Blue Clips but produces a darker shade of violet blue flowers.
Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’ 25cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
White Clips Harebells
white
July to September
Zone 2
Similar in form to the other harebells but with a pure white display of colour throughout summer.
Campanula cochlearifolia ‘Blue Baby’ 10cm x 15cm
Takion Blue Peach Leaved Bellflower
full sun to partial shade
dark blue
Blue Baby Bellflower
June to August
Zone 2
This compact showpiece blooms freely for much of the summer. Very easy care.
Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
dark violet
Clustered Bellflower
June to August
Zone 2
Upright form with chubby spikes of blue in mid-summer. Foliage is coarse and deep green.
Campanula persicifolia ‘Takion Blue’ 50cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
Takion Blue Peach Leaved Bellflower
lavender blue
June and July
Zone 3
This series is unique because it is about half the height of typical C. persicifolia and they have very large, outward facing flowers. They are naturally compact and very floriferous.
Campanula persicifolia ‘Takion White’ 50cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
Takion White Peach Leaved Bellflower
pure white
June and July
Zone 3
This series is unique because it is about half the height of typical C. persicifolia and they have very large, outward facing flowers. They are naturally compact and very floriferous.
Takion White Peach Leaved Bellflower
Campanula poscharskyana ‘Blue Waterfall’ 15cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
blue
Blue Waterfall Serbian Bellflower June and July
Zone 3
This cascading rockery plant provides vibrant colour and will tolerate some shade.
Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’ 50cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
cherry red
Cherry Bells Bellflower
July to September
Zone 3
Huge, cherry red bells with a light pink to white edge borne on arching, leafy stems. Divide every few years to encourage new growth and vigorous performance.
Campanula punctata ‘Silver Bells’ (PPAF)
50cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
soft pink
Silver Bells® Bellflower
June to August
Zone 3
This plant has excellent vigour and forms clumps of purple red foliage with a metallic sheen. The stems are deep red and hold up displays of large, soft pink flower bells.
Cherry Bells Bellflower
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CENTAUREA - Cornflower Centaurea montana 60cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
Bachelor Button
electric blue
June to August
Zone 3
Upright form with vibrant blue flowers. Drought tolerant and re-blooming if cut back in summer.
Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow‘ (PP18,284) 40cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
Amethyst in Snow Bachelor Button
white with purple
June to August
Zone 3
Mounds of silver-green foliage are covered in lovely white flowers with royal purple centres.
Centaurea ruthenica 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
sulphur yellow
Yellow Cornflower
July and August
Zone 3
Alpine Mouse Ears
Dark green, pinnatifid foliage forms a large upright clump which is covered in sulfery yellow flowers throughout mid summer. Thrives in poor, dry soil conditions.
CERASTIUM - Snow-in-Summer Cerastium alpinum lanatum 5cm x 25cm
full sun
Alpine Mouse Ears
bright white
June
Zone 2
Silvery foliage is smothered in white flowers in June. Growth is much denser than C. tomentosum.
Cerastium tomentosum 10cm x 30cm
full sun
bright white
June
Snow in Summer
Zone 2
Silvery gray foliage covered with bright white flowers in June. Prostrate form and very durable.
Chelone obliqua 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
Pink Turtlehead
dark pink
August and September
Pink Turtlehead
Zone 3
Stiff spikes of pink flowers, excellent for cutting. Prefers a moist location.
CHRYSANTHEMUM - Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum rubellum ‘Autumn Elegance’ 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
single pink
Autumn Elegance Chrysanthemum August and September
Zone 3
Large, single pink daisies are a fall treat. Developed in Manitoba for durability and hardiness.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 30cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
white
Baby Tears Mum
August and September
Zone 3
This new hardy mum brings a great compact and durable form to the landscape along with loads of compact, pom-pom flowers from late summer to freeze-up.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
golden yellow
Holly Mum
August and September
Zone 3
Holly Mum
This newly discovered plant forms a dense, tidy mound that is covered in the brightest of golden yellow pom-pom flowers. The foliage is deep green.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 50cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
creamy white
Morden Cameo Mum
August and September
Zone 3
Foliage is a grayish shade of green and pubescent. Double white flowers have creamy centres.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 50cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
bright yellow
Morden Canary Mum
August and September
Zone 3
Bright green foliage and sturdy flower stems that will not flop. A durable Manitoba development.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 50cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
bronze
Morden Delight Mum
August and September
Zone 3
Bronze flowers are fully double and accented by deep green foliage.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
bright purple
Morden Delight Mum
Morden Fiesta Mum
August and September
Zone 3
Bright purple flowers are fully double and grow on a compact and durable plant.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
vibrant orange
Morden Gaiety Mum
August and September
Zone 3
This selection boasts a tidy, compact form as well as bright orange double blossoms.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
deep red
Morden Garnet Mum
August and September
Zone 3
This variety produces a deep red, double flower and remains durable and compact.
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Morden Garnet Mum
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CHELONE - Turtlehead
CIMICIFUGA - Bugbane Hillside Black Beauty Snakeroot
Cimicifuga ramosa ‘Hillside Black Beauty’ (PP9988) 150cm x 45cm full sun to partial shade
white
August and September
Zone 3
This striking dark, purplish-black foliage is likely the darkest of any Cimicifuga variety to date. The long, fragrant flowers look like bottlebrushes and open white with a pale pink blush.
CLEMATIS - Clematis Clematis macropetala ‘Blue Bird’
200cm x 100cm part sun to full shade
Sweet Summer Love Clematis
Blue Bird Clematis
light blue, double
April and May
Zone 2
This is one of the earliest and most profuse bloomers. Flowers are light blue, double, downfacing, and give way to airy seed heads later in the summer. An excellent, low maintenance perennial.
Clematis macropetala ‘Joe Zary’
250cm x 150cm part sun to full shade
Joe Zary Clematis
violet
April and May
Zone 2
Developed in Saskatchewan by S.J. Zubrowski, this durable and proven selection is making a comeback by popular demand. Massive displays of star-shaped flowers come early in the year and often a second flush comes in mid-summer. The seedheads are also showy.
Clematis paniculata ‘Sweet Maxi’ 3m x 1m
full sun to partial shade
Sweet Autumn Clematis
creamy white
August and September
Zone 2
Masses of creamy white and sweetly scented blooms appear in late summer and are persistent.
Sweet Summer Love Clematis
Clematis paniculata ‘Sweet Summer Love’ (PPAF,CBRAF)
PERENNIALS
3m x 1m
Golden Tiara™ Clematis
full sun to partial shade
violet
July to September
Zone 3
This terrific new development brings the durable performance of Sweet Autumn but flowers a month sooner and produces masses of cranberry-violet blooms with sweet fragrance.
Clematis tangutica ‘Kugotia’ 3m x 1m
full sun to partial shade
Golden Tiara™ Clematis
golden with red
July to October
Zone 2
Rich golden blooms are heightened by dark red centres. Attractive seed heads persist through the winter and provide excellent appeal.
Clematis viticella ‘Purpurea Plena Elegans’ 3m x 1m
full sun to partial shade
burgundy purple
Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis July to October
Zone 3
This great selection produces masses of rich, reddish-purple flowers that are smaller in size (9cm) but are ruffled and double and very showy. Flowers come in summer and again n the fall.
Clematis x hybrida 2m x 1m
Diamond Ball Clematis
Cultivar:
Pink Mink Clematis
full sun to partial shade
Large Flowering Hybrid Clematis July to September
Zone 3
Description:
‘Bees Jubilee’......................................................... mauve with deeper centres ‘Comtesse de Bouchard’................................ pink to mauve ‘Diamond Ball’...................................................... soft blue-white, semi-double ‘Dutchess of Edinburgh’................................ creamy white, double, large ‘Ernest Markham’............................................... magenta red with brown stamens ‘Elsa Spaeth’........................................................... rich violet purple ‘Jackmanii’............................................................... fabulous purple, top-seller for years ‘John Paul II’........................................................... pale pinkish white ‘Nelly Moser’.......................................................... pale mauve-pink, deep purple-pink bar ‘Pink Mink’.............................................................. bright pink, prolific, re-blooming ‘Polish Spirit’......................................................... rich velvety purple ‘The President’..................................................... deep purple, red stamens ‘Ville de Lyon’........................................................ carmine red, gold stamens ‘Warsawska Nike’............................................... soft velvety purple, gold stamens
CONVALLARIA - Lily-of-the-Valley Convallaria majalis 20cm x 30cm
full sun to full shade
pure white
Lily-of-the-Valley
May and June
Zone 3
Delicate white bells are highly fragrant. Excellent for massing together in background areas.
COREOPSIS - Tickseed Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’ 40cm x 30m
full sun
bright yellow
Early Sunrise Tickseed
June to September
Bright yellow flowers are semi-double and are held nicely upright for long lasting enjoyment.
Warsawska Nike Clematis
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Zone 3
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Sunfire’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun
Sunfire Tickseed
yellow and burgundy June to September
Zone 3
Similar to the well known Early Sunrise but flowers are yellow with rich burgundy centres.
CORYDALIS - Fumitory Corydalis elata 60cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
clear blue
July to September
Corydalis Zone 4
An upright grower topped with lovely clusters of small clear blue flowers. The floral scent wafts on the warm summer breeeze giving a terrific, sweet aroma. Prefers rich, well drained soil.
Corydalis
CYPRIPEDIUM - Lady Slipper Cypripedium calceolus 20cm x 20cm
partial to full shade
yellow, delicate
Yellow Ladyslipper
May and June
Zone 3
The intricate detail of the little orchid blossoms are a treat to observe in the garden. This plant grows wild in the Prairies but has been collected and propagated for domestic use.
DELOSPERMA - Ice Plant Delosperma nubigenum 5cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
May
Yellow Ice Plant
Zone 3
Tiny succulent green leaves form a prostrate carpet and flowers appear in spring. Rockery plant.
DELPHINIUM - Larkspur 30cm x 30cm
full sun
Summer Colors Series
June to September
Zone 3
Totally unlike the tall, spiky Delphinium cultivars, these little beauties stand at a height of 25-30cm and form compact mounds of well-branched foliage. They put on a spectacular show from early summer to fall with bright sprays of flowers which cover the lacy leaves. Cultivar:
Yellow Ladyslipper
Description:
‘Summer Blues’.......................................brilliant light blue ‘Summer Morning’...............................romantic, light pink ‘Summer Nights’....................................satiny, midnight blue
Delphinium x elatum 70cm x 40cm
full sun
Magic Fountains Series
July and August
Zone 3
This series is noted for being compact and producing sturdy flowers spikes that do not require staking. Florets are large and bright. Excellent in the low maintenance perennial border. Cultivar:
Description:
‘Blue Fountain’........................................dark blue with a dark bee ‘Cherry Fountain’...................................cherry pink with a white bee ‘Sky Blue Fountain’..............................light sky blue with a white bee ‘White Fountain’....................................pure white with a white bee
Delphinium x elatum 150cm x 60cm
full sun
Summer Colors Series
New Millenium™ Series
July and August
Zone 3
This great series showcases some of the brightest and most exciting blossoms seen to date. Many are fringed and double and very showy. Flowers spikes are durable and require less staking.
Cultivar:
Description:
‘Blushing Brides’........................................ pink shades with white bee, semi-double ‘Black Eyed Angels’.................................. frilly white with black bee ‘Blue Lace’....................................................... light blue with a pink tinge ‘Double Innocence’.................................. pure creamy white ‘Dusky Maidens’......................................... violet with dark bee, double and fringed ‘Green Twist’................................................. white with green tinge and white-green bee ‘Lilac Ladies’.................................................. clear lilac purple with a white and lilac striped bee ‘Moonlight Blues’...................................... medium blue with blue and black bee, semi-double ‘Purple Passion’.......................................... deep purple with a white bee ‘Royal Aspirations’................................... deep blue with white bee ‘Sweethearts’............................................... intense pink with white bee Delphinium x elatum ‘Dwarf Stars’ 60cm x 40cm
full sun
New Millenium™ Blushing Brides
New Millenium™ Dwarf Stars Delphinium
vibrant mix
July and August
Zone 3
This new series retains the look of high quality tall Delphinius but in a much shorter package. Sizeable spires of purple, blue, mauve, pink, lilac, or cream flowers are borne on short, strong stems
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New Millenium™ Dwarf Stars
PERENNIALS
Delphinium grandiflorum
DIANTHUS - Pinks Dianthus alwoodii ‘Frosty Fire’ 20cm x 30cm
full sun
Frosty Fire Pinks
deep red
July to September
Zone 3
This terrific plant forms a dense clump of finely textured, silvery green foliage which is covered in brilliant deep red flowers throughout the summer. The flowers are fragrant.
Dianthus barbatus ‘Sooty’ 35cm x 25cm
Frosty Fire Pinks
full sun
deep maroon
Sooty Sweet William
June to August
Zone 3
Deep maroon flowers have a wonderful fragrance. The green foliage matures to a metallic mahogany later in the summer.
Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’ 10cm x 30cm
full sun
white, red eye
Arctic Fire Maiden Pinks
May to August
Zone 2
A low growing, spreading selection that produces white flowers with a bright red centre eye.
Dianthus deltoides ‘Flashing Lights’ 10cm x 30cm
full sun
Flashing Lights Maiden Pinks
scarlet
May to August
Zone 2
Quite similar to Brilliancy but with darker foliage and a deeper scarlet flower colour.
Dianthus deltoides ‘Zing Rose’ 20cm x 30cm
full sun
bright pink
Zing Rose Maiden Pinks
May to August
Zone 2
This item has a low growing and spreading habit and produces a carpet of bright pink flowers.
PERENNIALS
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Bath’s Pink’
Sooty Sweet William
20cm x 25cm
full sun
Bath’s Pink Cheddar Pinks
soft pink
May to July
Zone 3
Loads of single, soft pink blooms cover low mounding, fine textured foliage though early and mid summer months.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’ 15cm x 25cm
full sun
Firewitch Cheddar Pinks
magenta
May to July
Zone 2
The deep blue-green foliage persists through heat and drought. Masses of vibrant magenta flowers with a lacy fringe are held up in May and then again sporadically through the summer. Perennial Plant of the Year 2006
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Spotty’ 20cm x 30cm
full sun
rose with white
Spotty Cheddar Pinks
June and July
Zone 3
Flowers are a bright rose tone with a delicate white finge and speckles throughout.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’
Bath’s Pink Cheddar Pinks
10cm x 20cm
full sun
pink, tiny
Tiny Rubies Cheddar Pinks
June and July
Zone 2
Masses of tiny delicate flowers are held upright over a compact, deep green clump.
Dianthus plumarius ‘Sweetness’ 20cm x 30cm
full sun
Sweetness Garden Pinks
red mix
June and July
Zone 3
Mixed flowers include tones from pink to rose to red and are showy and fragrant. Compact habit.
Dianthus x ‘Coconut Punch’ (PP21,876) 25cm x 30cm
full sun
FRUIT PUNCH™ Coconut Punch Pinks
deep red with white
June to September
Zone 4
These large, fragrant, double blossoms open deep red with white markings in the centre of each petal. As they mature, the white expands and red lightens, leaving a wine coloured ring.
DICENTRA - Bleeding Heart Dicentra formosa ‘Aurora’
Firewitch Cheddar Pinks
30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
white
White Fernleaf Bleeding Heart May to September
Zone 3
Gray green, fern-like foliage forms a dense rosette. Flowers are a shade of ivory white.
Dicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
red
Fernleaf Bleeding Heart
May to September
Zone 3
Gray green foliage is finely dissected and fern-like. Upright flowers are a rich shade of red.
Dicentra spectabilis 60cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart May and June
Zone 2
This garden classic features the well known heart-shaped flowers that hang beneath arching stems and are pink with white accents. The plant maintains an upright form.
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ 60cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
white
White Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart May and June
The same as the pink form except with pure white blossoms. Very striking when in bloom.
FRUIT PUNCH™ Coconut Punch Pinks
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Zone 2
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Hordival’ (PP22,739) 60cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
Valentine® Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart
red
May and June
Zone 2
Much like the species, this variety grows quickly to form a robust clump of deep green foliage topped with arching flower stems with deep red blossoms and white tips in late spring. When the foliage is emerging in spring, it has a tinge of pretty purple color to it.
Dicentra x ‘Burning Hearts’ (PPAF) 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
red with white
Burning Hearts Bleeding Heart June to September
Zone 3
Striking red rose flowers have a white edge and are produced all season long. The blue gey foliage forms a compact mound and is finely divided for increased appeal. A terrific new development.
Valentine® Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart
DICTAMUS - Gas Plant Dictamus albus ‘Rosea’ 60cm x 40cm
full sun
rose pink
Gas Plant
June and July
Zone 2
Fragrant, rose pink blossoms rise above the plant on sturdy, upright stems.
DIGITALIS - Foxglove Digitalis grandiflora 60cm x 50cm
partial to full shade
butter yellow
Yellow Foxglove
June to August
Zone 3
Strong, arching stems hold up gorgeous displays of light yellow bells. Very unique appeal.
Digitalis mertonensis 90cm x 60cm
partial to full shade
raspberry rose
June to August
Pink Foxglove Zone 3
Digitalis obscura ‘Sunset’ 45cm x 45cm
partial to full shade
yellow to orange-brown
Sunset Foxglove
June to August
Gas Plant
Zone 4
This plant has yellow orange-brown nodding flowers with red highlights and comes from the mountains of Spain. More drought tolerant than the others, this unusual dwarf Foxglove offers a new color palette of long-lasting blooms in the popular Digitalis collection.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Pam’s Choice’ 100cm x 60cm
partial to full shade
creamy white
Pam’s Choice Foxglove
June to August
Zone 4
Creamy white bellflowers with deep burgundy splotched throats. Very unusual.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Snow Thimble’ 100cm x 60cm
partial to full shade
pure white
White Foxglove
June to August
Zone 3
Similar in form to other foxglove selections but with bright white flowers and a very upright habit.
DRACOCEPHALUM - Dragonhead Dracocephalum grandiflorum 20cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
Pam’s Choice Foxglove deep blue
May and June
Dragonhead
Zone 3
Pubescent green leaves form a compact clump and produce displays of delicate blue flowers.
ECHINACEA - Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ 100cm x 60cm
full sun
brilliant mix
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
July to September
Zone 3
A bright mix of deep red, orange, purple, scarlet, cream, yellow, and white! The form is compact and well branched and it flowers freely right from the first year.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Doubledecker’ 100cm x 60cm
full sun
purple-red
Doubledecker Coneflower
July to September
Zone 3
Strong upright stems hold large, two-tiered double flowers. First year plants may be single.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Lucky Star’ 90cm x 60cm
full sun
white
Lucky Star Coneflower
July to September
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
Zone 3
Bright white flowers with orange-yellow discs are noted for distinctly horizontal petals and a very durable and sturdy form. The plant has good vigour and cold hardiness.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Prairie Splendor’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun
deep rose
Prairie Splendor™ Coneflower July to September
Zone 3
This exciting new variety produces large, deep pink flowers and comes on display earlier than most other coneflower varieties. The growth habit is uniform and tidy.
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Prairie Splendor™ Coneflower
PERENNIALS
Tall, upright form with terrific spikes of rich rose bells. Foliage is deep green and wrinkled.
Echinacea x hybrida 60cm x 40cm
full sun
Double Scoop™ Series
June to August
Zone 4
Abundant displays of fully double flowers are brilliantly coloured and do not fade through summer heat. Branching is good anf foliage stays clean for excellent garden performance. Cultivar:
Double Scoop™ Mandarin Coneflower
Description:
’Bubble Gum’............................................soft medium pink ‘Mandarin’ ..............................................warm, tropical orange ‘Orangeberry’..........................................reddish orange ‘Raspberry’ ..............................................rich deep red
Echinacea x hybrida 60cm x 40cm
full sun
Sombrero® Series
July to September
Zone 4
Sturdy, compact plants have proven hardiness for years of enjoyment in the garden. Very floriferous in bright, rich colors. This series is well branched and very uniform and dependable in habit. Cultivar:
Description:
’Adobe Orange’.......................................bright, pumpkin orange ‘Flamenco Orange’...............................brilliant orange ‘Hot Coral’ ..............................................orange red ‘Lemon Yellow’........................................vibrant yellow ‘Salsa Red’ ..............................................deep red
ECHINOPS - Globe Thistle
PERENNIALS
Echinops bannaticus ‘Star Frost’
Sombrero™ Adobe Orange
90cm x 60cm
full sun
pure white
Star Frost Globe Thistle
July to September
Zone 3
Dazzling silvery white globes are held proudly above deep green, thistle-like foliage. The flowers are golf ball sized and are wonderful in the landscape and for use as a cutflower.
Echinops ritro 80cm x 60cm
full sun
metallic blue
Globe Thistle
July
Zone 3
Unique, metallic blue globes are held high above prickly, deep green foliage. Thrives in heat.
EPIMEDIUM - Bishop’s Hat Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’ 25cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
purple shades
Lilac Fairy Barrenwort
April and May
Zone 3
This is one of the larger Epimediums available, prized for its long-spurred, amethyst purple flowers which are held well above the foliage. The new leaves emerge with a strong bronzy red tinge, turn green for the summer months, and then back to bronzy red in fall.
Sombrero™ Lemon Yellow Coneflower
Epimedium x rubrum 25cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
carmine red
Barrenwort
April and May
Zone 3
New growth is a reddish colour and slowly matues to green. Red flowers resemble columbine.
ERIGERON - Fleabane Erigeron x ‘Prosperity’ 50cm x 50cm
full sun
lavender blue
Prosperity Fleabane Daisy
June to August
Zone 2
This plant has bright lavender-blue flowers for many weeks, over a bushy clump of green foliage.
ERYNGIUM - Sea Holly Eryngium planun ‘Blue Glitter’ 80cm x 60cm
full sun
brilliant deep blue
Blue Glitter Sea Holly
July and August
Zone 3
Small silvery blue flowers resemble thistle heads. Cooler weather enhances flower colour.
Sombrero™ Salsa Red Coneflower
EUPATORIUM - Boneset Eupatorium maculatum ‘Gateway’
180cm x 50cm full sun to partial shade
rosy pink
Gateway Joe Pye
July to September
Zone 3
Rosy, umbrella like flower heads tower above the garden and provide a real focal point.
Eupatorium purpurea ‘Baby Joe’ (PPAF) 80cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
fuschia
Baby Joe Pye
July to September
Zone 3
This Joe Pye is smaller than most selections but remains an excellent item for the back of a perennial border. Bright fuschia coloured flowers over rich green foliage makes a great accent point.
Lilac Fairy Barrenwort
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EUPHORBIA - Spurge Euphorbia dulcis ‘Chameleon’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Chameleon Spurge
May and June
Zone 3
Burgundy purple foliage deepens in fall to provide some of the richest colour available.
Euphorbia polychroma 40cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Cushion Spurge
May and June
Zone 3
Forms a dome of green that is covered by yellow flowers. Foliage turns a wonderful red in fall.
Euphorbia polychroma ‘Bonfire’ (PP18,585) 25cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow green
Bonfire Spurge
May and June
Zone 4
Baby Joe Pye
Brightly contrasting chartreuse flowers rest on top of warm red foliage. Very showy selection.
FILIPENDULA - Meadowsweet Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’
150cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
reddish pink
Martha Washington’s Plume July
Zone 3
This tall upright perennial produces massive flower panicles over interesting rough green leaves.
GAILLARDIA - Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Apricot’ 30cm x 40cm
full sun
yellow/apricot
Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower June to September
Zone 3
Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Red’ 30cm x 40cm
full sun
red/orange
Arizona Red Blanket Flower
June to September
Bonfire Spurge
Zone 3
This great summer flowering plant produces bright orange-red flowers with a very slight orange rim on the tips of the petals. It performs well in full sun and is loved for long lasting durable blooms.
Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’ 30cm x 40cm
full sun
red/yellow
Arizona Sun Blanket Flower
June to September
Zone 3
This award winning selection produces brick red flowers with bright yellow edges and continually re-blooms for the entire summer. Excellent in full sun and high exposure areas.
Gaillardia grandiflora ‘Burgundy’ 60cm x 80cm
full sun
wine red
Burgundy Blanket Flower
July to September
Zone 3
Deep wine red blossoms are held upright above medium green foliage. Very dependable.
Gaillardia grandiflora ‘Dwarf Goblin’ 25cm x 40cm
full sun
red/yellow
Dwarf Goblin Blanket Flower July to September
Zone 3
Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower
This vibrant selection produces a steady flow of red and yellow bi-coloured flowers.
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Mesa Yellow’ 40cm x 50cm
full sun
bright yellow
Mesa™ Yellow Blanket Flower June to September
Zone 3
This midsized selection blooms the first year and features solid bright-yellow petals surrounding a large golden button eye. It forms a very uniform, compact, well-branched plant with a strong, upright habit. It tends to flower about 2-3 weeks earlier than comparative varieties.
GALIUM - Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum 15cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
white, scented
Sweet Woodruff
May and June
Zone 3
This shade loving groundcover produces a wonderfully fragrant carpet of pure white blooms.
Arizona Red Blanket Flower
GENTIANA - Gentian Gentiana cruciata ‘Blue Cross’ 25cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
blue violet
Blue Cross Gentian
July to September
Zone 3
This compact, durable plant produces intense blue violet flowers that are framed by small spoonshaped leaves which form crosses. Good drought resistance.
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Arizona Sun Blanket Flower
PERENNIALS
This great new selection has bright yellow flowers with apricot coloured centres. The flowering is rich and uniform and is produced on a compact, durable plant.
GERANIUM - Cranesbill Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ 15cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
white with pink
Biokovo Cranesbill
May and June
Zone 3
Grows quickly to form a low carpet of fragrant, glossy green foliage with some red fall colour. Dainty white flowers with pink sepals appear in late spring. Perennial Plant of the Year 2015.
Geranium dalmaticum 20cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
Pink Cranesbill
pink
June to August
Zone 3
Green leaves turn orange in fall. Continuous blooming with pink blossoms.
Biokovo Cranesbill
Geranium pratense ‘Dark Reiter’ 20cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
Dark Reiter Cranesbill
lilac blue
June to August
Zone 3
An attractive, dark-leafed selection that forms a compact mound of finely-cut, plum purple foliage. Leafy scapes carry clusters of nicely contrasting, lilac blue flowers.
Geranium sanguinium ‘New Hampshire Purple’ 20cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
reddish purple
New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill May to August
Zone 3
Deep reddish purple flowers form a great carpet for a very attractive, durable groundcover.
Geranium sanguinium ‘Striatum’ 25cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
Bloody Cranesbill
pale pink
May to August
Zone 3
Large, pale pink flowers are accented with dark veins. Forms a wide mound.
PERENNIALS
Geranium x ‘Brookside’
Dark Reiter Cranesbill
80cm x 100cm full sun to partial shade
royal blue/red
Brookside Cranesbill
June to August
Zone 3
One of the largest mounding cranesbill is covered with royal blue flowers with rich red veins.
Geranium x ‘Rozanne’ (PP12,175) 50cm x 80cm
full sun to partial shade
Rozanne® Cranesbill
violet blue
June to August
Zone 3
Known for masses of saucer-shaped flowers which keep coming from early summer until frost comes. Lush green foliage sets off the delicately veined flowers. Perennial Plant of the Year 2008
GYPSOPHILA - Baby’s Breath Festival Star™ Baby’s Breath
Gypsophila paniculata ‘Danfestar’ (PP14,818) 40cm x 40cm
full sun
pure white
July and August
Zone 3
This new selection is loved for its neat and uniform habit with grey-green foliage. The pure white flowers are produced in dense sprays over a long period of time. Great performer all summer long!
Filou Rose Creeping Baby’s Breath
Gypsophila paniculata ‘Rosyveil’ 50cm x 50cm
full sun
pink, delicate
Rosyveil Baby’s Breath
July and August
Zone 3
Gray green foliage is completely buried with a massive dome of deliate pink flowers.
Gypsophila paniculata ‘Snowflake’ 90cm x 80cm
full sun
White Baby’s Breath
white
May and June
Zone 3
Early summer flowers form a large, upright mound and are useful in cut and dried arrangements.
Gypsophila repens ‘Filou Rose’ 15cm x 30cm
full sun
Filou Rose Creeping Baby’s Breath
pink
May and June
Zone 3
Forms a low mound of fine green leaves covered with intense pink, large flowers in early summer.
Gypsophila repens ‘Filou White’ 15cm x 30cm
full sun
white
Filou White Creeping Baby’s Breath May and June
Zone 3
Forms a low mound of fine green leaves covered with pure white, large flowers in early summer.
Double Trouble Helenium
HELENIUM - Helen’s Flower Helenium autumnale ‘Double Trouble’ (PP18,206) 80cm x 50cm
full sun
bright yellow
Double Trouble Helenium
July and August
Zone 3
This variety of sneezeweed is a breakthrough with large double flowers. The centres are a prominent gold and are surrounded by frilly rows of bright yellow. The flowers are produced all throughout the summer and are also excellent as a cutflower.
Helenium autumnale ‘Ruby Tuesday’ (PP18,234) 60cm x 40cm
full sun
deep red
Ruby Tuesday Helenium
July and August
Zone 3
This great variety features very dark red flowers that almost appear as black upon opening. The petals are quilled and the form is controlled and very durable and upright.
Ruby Tuesday Helenium
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Helenium ‘Short ‘n Sassy’ (PPAF) 40cm x 50cm
full sun
orange and gold
Short ‘n Sassy Helenium
July and August
Zone 3
Bright orange and gold flowers with a chocolate brown cone glow with sunny color on an upright and compact plant. This dwarf continues to produce flowering stems from the crown until fall.
HELIOPSIS - False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Lights of Loddon’ 100cm x 60cm
full sun
golden yellow
False Sunflower
July to September
Zone 2
This classic performer comes year after year with bright golden yellow displays of colour. It maintains a tidy upright form and rarely needs staking. Dead-heading prevents self-seeding.
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Loraine Sunshine’ 75cm x 40cm
full sun
Short ‘n Sassy Helenium
Variegated False Sunflower
golden
July to September
Zone 2
Foliage is a vibrant green and white variegation and is covered with flowers throughout summer.
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Nights’ 120cm x 60cm
full sun
Summer Nights False Sunflower
golden/red
June to September
Zone 2
This tall, upright plant produces bright yellow blooms with an orange-red centre disk.
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Tuscan Sun’ (PP18,763) 50cm x 50cm
full sun
golden yellow
Tuscan Sun False Sunflower
June to September
Zone 3
Winter Thriller Mix Hellebore
HELLEBORUS - Hellebore Helleborus x ‘Winter Thriller Mix’ 50cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
mixed
Winter Thriller Mix Hellebore April and May
Zone 4
Includes a wide range of superbly vigorous, large flowered, and heavily spotted blossoms in shades of pink, red, purple, yellow, green, apricot, and more. This new series is durable and showy.
HEMEROCALLIS - Daylily Hemerocallis cultivars
full sun to partial shade
Cultivar:
July to September
Zone 3
Daylily
Height: Flowers:
‘Anzac’ ‘Barbara Mitchell’ ‘Bonanza’ ‘Catherine Woodbury’ ‘Chicago Apache’ ‘Daring Deception’ ‘Eenie Allegro’ ‘Eye On America’ ‘First Knight’ ‘Going Bananas’ ‘Hyperion’ ‘Ikebana Star’ ‘Joan Senior’ ‘Little Grapette’ ‘Mary Todd’ ‘Mauna Loa’ ‘Moonlit Marquerade’ ‘Moses Fire’ ‘Rosy Returns’ ‘Ruby Stella’ ‘Scottish Fantasy’ ‘Stella d’Oro’ ‘Strawberry Candy’ ‘Summer Wine’
75cm true red, light green throat (18cm) re-bloomer 50cm soft pink with soft yellow throat (15cm) 60cm soft orange yellow with burgundy collar (13cm) 100cm pink, lime green throat, fragrant (15cm) re-bloomer 70cm bright scarlet, green throat, ruffled edges (18cm) 60cm lavender,dark purple eye, ruffled (13cm) re-bloomer 40cm rose with mauve centre rib; apricot sepals (8cm).............P3 65cm creamy with plum eye, green throat (14cm) re-bloomer 70cm cream, gold edge, green throat, fragrant (13cm) 50cm lemon yellow, outstanding, continuous blooms (12cm) 70cm bright golden yellow, fragrant (12cm) 55cm creamy white, greenish throat, double (14cm) re-bloomer 70cm pure white, sweet fragrance (15cm) re-bloomer 50cm light grape purple with green throat, early (6cm) 70cm bright yellow, ruffled edges (15cm) 45cm bright orange, very impressive, tetraploid (15cm) 60cm nearly white, purple eye, tetraploid (18cm) re-bloomer 55cm fully double red (15cm) re-bloomer 50cm bright rose, pink eye, yellow throat(10cm)re-bloomer 30cm dark wine red, yellow throat (10cm) re-bloomer 70cm coral pink, sunny yellow watermark (13cm) re-bloomer 25cm bright golden yellow, fragrant (6cm) re-bloomer 60cm strawberry red, dark centre (12cm) re-bloomer 60cm wine red with yellow eye (14cm) re-bloomer
Going Bananas Daylily
Little Grapette Daylily
HEUCHERA - Coral Bells Dolce® Cinnamon Curls™ Coral Bells
Heuchera ‘Inheuredfu’ (PPAF,CBRAF) 30cm x 40cm
full sun
Zone 3
This new plant forms a tidy, compact, rounded mound of glossy, leathery, dissected leaves with ruffled edges. They are a unique blend of coppery orange, red, and purple tones on the top and brilliant magenta red on the undersides of the leaves.
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Dolce® Cinnamon Curls™ Coral Bells
PERENNIALS
This great plant brings the brilliant floral display that we have come to love with Heliopsis along with a terrific dwarf form factor. The plant loves to show off for weeks on end and is a reliable and hardy Prairie performer.
Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’ 50cm x 50cm
full sun
Palace Purple Coral Bells
cream
June and July
Zone 3
Rich purple, crinkled foliage is a highlight in the full sun garden. Forms a tidy mound. Creamy white flowers are produced through mid summer. Perennial Plant of the Year 1993
Heuchera x ‘Amethyst Mist’ 50cm x 50cm
full sun
Amethyst Mist Coral Bells
creamy pink
June and July
Zone 4
New foliage is deep maroon-purple and all leaves have rich royal purple undersides. Striking.
Amethyst Mist Coral Bells
Heuchera x ‘Jefmist’ 25cm x 25cm
full sun
Arctic Mist® Coral Bells
bright red
June and July
Zone 3
This great variety has been developed on the Prairies for outstanding green and white marbled foliage and brilliant red flowers. The plant forms a dense and compact mound and the flower stalks are short and very sturdy. Excellent for low growing perennial borders and as cutflowers.
Heuchera x ‘Brandon Pink’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun
Brandon Pink Coral Bells
pink
June and July
Zone 2
Soft green leaveas are clean and shimmering and are topped with tall stalks of clear pink flowers.
Heuchera x ‘Berry Smoothie’ (PP21,871) 50cm x 50cm
full sun
Berry Smoothie Coral Bells
white
June and July
Zone 4
Foliage colour ranges a little with the season, emerging bright rose pink in the spring and darkening to purple rose in the summer. Forms a large, boldly coloured mound of foliage with white flowers.
PERENNIALS
Arctic Mist® Coral Bells
Heuchera x ‘Caramel’ (PP16,560) 30cm x 30cm
full sun
Caramel Coral Bells
cream
June and July
Zone 3
This vigorous performer has fuzzy, bright yellow-orange leaves with purple-red undersides. It has a great compact habit and produces cream coloured flowers.
Heuchera x ‘Ruby Mist’ 50cm x 50cm
full sun
Ruby Mist Coral Bells
red
June and July
Zone 2
These green leaves have a silvery shimmer and the flowers are a rich shade of red. Very hardy.
HOSTA - Hosta Hosta fortunei ‘Francee’ 40cm x 60cm
partial to full shade
lavender
August
Francee Hosta Zone 3
Foliage is a consistent dark green with a perfect white edge. Very refined and elegant.
Hosta fortunei ‘Patriot’
Berry Smoothie Coral Bells
100cm x 120cm
partial to full shade
lilac
August
Patriot Hosta Zone 3
One of the best variegated varieties around. Medium green with a wide, bold white margin.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Frances Williams’ 50cm x 70cm
partial to full shade
Francis Williams Hosta
white
August
Zone 3
This beautiful sport of Elegans has similar large blue leaves but with a rich yellow border.
Hosta tardiana ‘First Frost’ 40cm x 50cm
partial to full shade
lavender
August
First Frost Hosta Zone 3
Attractive blue leaves have a 2cm margin of cream that will slowly mature to white. Selected as the 2010 AHS Hosta of the Year.
Hosta tardiana ‘Halcyon’ 40cm x 60cm
partial to full shade
violet
August
Halcyon Hosta Zone 3
The leaves of Halcyon are perhaps the bluest of all hostas that we grow and are heavily ribbed.
Francee Hosta
Hosta tardiana ‘June’ 35cm x 50cm
partial to full shade
lavender
August
June Hosta Zone 3
The foliage on this item is small and refined and is a unique golden shade with a blue margin.
Hosta x ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ 45cm x 80cm
partial to full shade
white
Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta August
Zone 3
This medium-sized selection has frosty blue leaves that are cupped, and will actually hold water. Pale lavender flowers appear in July. 2014 AHS Hosta of the Year.
Hosta x ‘August Moon’ 50cm x 75cm
partial to full shade
white
Bright crinkled golden foliage looks excellent when planted in mass.
First Frost Hosta
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August Moon Hosta
August
Zone 3
Hosta x ‘Autumn Frost’ (PPAF) 30cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
Autumn Frost Hosta
lavender
August
Zone 3
This terrific new selection has the brilliant blue leaves of First Frost but with wide, bright yellow margins and lightens to creamy white by the end of summer. The flowers are light lavender.
Hosta x ‘Big Daddy’ 75cm x 120cm
partial to full shade
white
August
Big Daddy Hosta Zone 3
Leaves are large and a deep shade of blue. Considered by some to be the best blue hosta.
Hosta x ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ 12cm x 20cm
partial to full shade
Blue Mouse Ears Hosta
lavender
August
Zone 3
Autumn Frost Hosta
Blue mounding dwarf with small round gray green leaves that have incredible substance. Lavender flowers are on short scapes in perfect proportion to the clump size. 2008 AHS Hosta of the Year
Hosta x ‘Earth Angel’ 90cm x 90cm
partial to full shade
Earth Angel Hosta
lavender
August
Zone 3
This remarkable sport of Blue Angel is the first giant blue hosta to have a margin! Leaves are a a hazy blue with a 3cm margin of creamy white. 2009 AHS Hosta of the Year
Hosta x ‘Empress Wu’ (PP20,774) 110cm x 120cm
partial to full shade
Empress Wu Hosta
reddish violet
August
Zone 3
This is the largest hosta known in the industry! It’s size makes it a tremendous focal point in the landscape. Huge, thick, dark green, deeply veined leaves form a massive upright clump.
45cm x 70cm
partial to full shade
Guacamole Hosta
lavender
August
Zone 3
Empress Wu Hosta
Light apple green leaves with a dark, blue-green margin. Flowers are fragrant.
Hosta x ‘Honeybells’ 50cm x 70cm
partial to full shade
Honeybells Hosta
pale lavender
August
Zone 3
Light golden green leaves are ribbed and wavy and give interesting texture to the landscape.
Hosta x ‘Liberty’ (PP12,531) 60cm x 90cm
partial to full shade
lavender
August
Liberty Hosta Zone 3
Wide, jetting, yellow margins slowly lighten to a creamy tone and accent blue green leaves. The heavy leaves have great slug resistance. 2012 AHS Hosta of the Year.
Hosta x ‘Night Before Christmas’ 70cm x 70cm
partial to full shade
pale lavender
Night Before Christmas Hosta August
Zone 3
These long and narrow leaves have white centres and broad dark green margins.
Hosta x ‘Paul’s Glory’ 75cm x 75cm
partial to full shade
lavender
Liberty Hosta
Paul’s Glory Hosta
August
Zone 3
Yellow leaves with bluish green margins that fade to parchment white.
Hosta x ‘Praying Hands’ 45cm x 45cm
partial to full shade
lavender
Praying Hands Hosta
August
Zone 3
Upright, narrow, tightly folded leaves resemble hands folded in prayer. The dark green leaves are heavily rippled with thin gold margins. 2011 AHS Hosta of the Year.
Hosta x ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ 25cm x 25cm
partial to full shade
lavender
Rainforest Sunrise Hosta August
Zone 3
This exciting plant has leaves that emerge light green and then quickly develop dark green margins and a radiant gold centre. Mature leaves become thick and puckered. 2013 AHS Hosta of the Year.
Hosta x ‘Regal Splendor’ 80cm x 90cm
partial to full shade
lavender
Regal Splendor Hosta
August
Praying Hands Hosta
Zone 3
Frosty gray-blue leaves are stunningly edged in creamy white. Wonderful upright habit.
Hosta x ‘Remember Me’ 30cm x 60cm
partial to full shade
pale lilac
Remember Me Hosta
August
Zone 3
This medium-sized specimen selection begins bright yellow in spring, with a narrow green edge. By summer the leaf center is snow-white with a streaky blue green margin.
Hosta x ‘So Sweet’ 30cm x 50cm
partial to full shade
purple
August
So Sweet Hosta Zone 3
Shiny green leaves with wide, creamy-white margins. Flowers are showy and very fragrant.
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Hosta x ‘Guacamole’
Sunpower Hosta
Victory Hosta Hosta x ‘Sum and Substance’ 75cm x 150cm
partial to full shade
white
Sum and Substance Hosta August
Zone 3
Enormous greenish gold leaves have an attractive sheen and are unparalleled in size.
Hosta x ‘Sunpower’ 70cm x 120cm
partial shade
mauve
August
Sunpower Hosta
Zone 3
This selection has large chartreuse to gold leaves, with lavender flowers in midsummer. Best with morning sun to bring out the colour. Foliage has a slightly crinkled texture and is quite durable.
Hosta x ‘Victory’ 80cm x 70cm
PERENNIALS
Wheee! Hosta
partial to full shade
light lavender
Victory Hosta
August
Zone 3
This majestic, vase-shaped hosta forms a giant clump of huge, shiny green leaves with yellow margins. The foliage is of good substance but takes some time to show its mature traits.
Hosta x ‘Wheee!’ (PPAF) 35cm x 50cm
partial to full shade
light lavender
Wheee! Hosta
August
Zone 3
This great new variety has highly ruffled leaves right from the base to the leaf tips. The leaves are bright green with creamy margins and are durable and well formed.
Hosta x ‘Whirlwind’ 15cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
lavender
August
Whirlwind Hosta Zone 3
Creamy white leaves with irregular, deep green margins. Very miniature in size.
Hosta x ‘Wide Brim’ 60cm x 90cm
partial to full shade
lavender
August
Wide Brim Hosta Zone 3
Rounded, blue-green leaves have a wide cream to gold margin and are nicely textured.
Chameleon Plant
Hosta x ‘Wolverine’ 40cm x 80cm
partial to full shade
lavender
August
Wolverine Hosta Zone 3
Blue-green leaves have tidy gold margins and are long and tapered in shape. The form is tidy.
HOUTTUYNIA - Chameleon Plant Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ 20cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
white
August
Chameleon Plant Zone 3
Interesting tri-coloured foliage blends tones of white, green, and orange. Intriguing spreader.
HUMULUS - Hops Humulus lupulus 6m x 2m
full sun to partial shade
green
Common Hops
July and August
Zone 3
This vigorous growing vine comes from ground level each spring and is an excellent climber.
Pink Candytuft
IBERIS - Candytuft Iberis aurosica ‘Sweetheart’ 15cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
rich pink to lilac
May to July
Pink Candytuft Zone 3
This low growing perennial produces a lovely carpet of blooms throughout the summer.
Iberis sempervirens ’Tahoe’ 25cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
white
Tahoe Candytuft
April and May
Zone 3
Deep green foliage is blanketed with bright white flowers early in the spring. The flowers are large and the growth habit is compact and very uniform. A Fleuro Select winner.
Tahoe Candytuft
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IRIS - Iris Iris germanica
full sun to partial shade
Bearded Iris
May
Zone 2
Bearded Iris remains a very important group of garden perennials, and we are offereing a whole new collection. These plants remain one of the most elegant displays of colour and design in the early summer and are a staple in the perennial border.
Cultivar:
Height:
Flowers:
‘Autumn Circus’.............................75cm.................... white outlined in rich blue-violet, re-blooming ‘Batik’...................................................60cm.................... large purple, spattered and streaked with white ‘Brazillian Holiday’.....................80cm.................... clear bi-color with lavender and rich, plum-red ‘Devil’s Lake’....................................90cm.................... dark navy blue, gigantic flowers, prolific ‘Immortality’...................................70cm.................... white, re-blooming ‘Lenora Pearl’..................................60cm.................... salmon pink self, tangerine-colored beards ‘Mystic’s Muse’...............................80cm.................... pink with soft pink veins and tangerine beards ‘Orange Harvest’..........................75cm.................... glowing orange, re-blooming ‘Summer Olympics’....................75cm.................... soft yellow, yellow falls, white center, re-blooms ‘Spartan’.............................................75cm.................... dark-as-night wine red, incredible color Iris pallida ‘Albo Variegata’ 60cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
blue
May and June
Devil’s Lake Bearded Iris
Variegated Iris Zone 3
Interesting green and white striped foliage is topped with large blue flowers with yellow beards.
Iris pseudacorus
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Yellowflag Iris
June
Zone 2
This large iris is suited for moist areas and waterways but works in tall perennial borders as well.
Iris sibirica
full sun to partial shade
June and July
Pink Parfait Siberian Iris
Siberian Iris Zone 2
This iris group is typically known for taller and narrower leaf blades and later flowering.
Cultivar:
‘Caesar’s Brother’.......................80cm...................... deep rich purple and great vigour ‘Moon Silk’......................................70cm...................... soft buttery yellow with lighter centre ‘Pink Parfait’..................................70cm...................... soft lavender, fully double, very showy ‘Strawberry Fair’.........................75cm...................... very ruffled strawberry pink, blue markings
Height:
Iris versicolor ‘Gerald Darby’
100cm x 50cm full sun to partial shade
Flowers:
blue
Gerald Darby Blueflag Iris
May and June
Zone 2
This vigorous iris has tall branching purple black stems which carry many blue flowers with large golden signals in early summer.
Mars Midget Crimson Scabious
KNAUTIA - Crimson Scabious Knautia macedonica ‘Mars Midget’ 40cm x 40cm
full sun
ruby red
Mars Midget Crimson Scabious June to September
Zone 4
Bright ruby red flower heads are abundantly produced from early summer to late fall. The plant habit is tidy and compact and excellent in the perennial border.
LAMIASTRUM - False Lamium Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘Herman’s Pride’ 30cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
yellow
Herman’s Pride False Lamium June
Zone 2
Finely detailed foliage is variegated with green and metallic silver and is topped in yellow in June.
LAMIUM - Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway’ 15cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
mauve
Anne Greenaway Lamium
June to September
Zone 2
Anne Greenaway Lamium
Neat green leaves are edged in bright gold with a light silver stripe in the centre. The flowers are lavender mauve in spring followed by a lighter rebloom in the fall.
Lamium maculatum ‘Aureum’ 15cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
mauve
Golden Lamium
June to September
Zone 2
Bright golden foliage forms a thick carpet that slowly spreads. Non-invasive.
Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’ 15cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
pink
Beacon Silver Lamium
June to September
Zone 2
Metallic silver foliage is rimmed in deep green and spreads to form a thick carpet. Very hardy.
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90cm x 60cm
Lamium maculatum ‘Chequers’ 20cm x 50cm
partial to full shade
deep rosy purple
Chequers Spotted Nettle
June to September
Zone 2
Dark green foliage with a silver stripe is very striking. Deep purplish flowers come all summer.
Lamium maculatum ‘Orchid Frost’ (PP11,122) 15cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
orchid pink
Orchid Frost Spotted Nettle
June to September
Zone 2
This premier variety has silvery foliage that remains clean and free from leaf spot throughout the summer heat. The flowers are showy and abundant and re-blooming occurs in late summer.
Orchid Frost Spotted Nettle
Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’ 15cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
white
White Nancy Spotted Nettle
June to September
Zone 2
Bright green and white matting foliage with white flowers is a highlight in any shaded location.
LATHYRUS - Sweet Pea Lathyrus latifolia ‘Pink Pearl’ 200cm x 30cm
full sun
fuschia
Pink Pearl Sweet Pea
June to September
Zone 3
This climbing sweet pea is a hardy selection and produces masses of fragrant rich blossoms.
LAVANDULA - Lavender Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote Blue 30cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
deep blue
Hidcote Blue Lavender
July to September
Zone 3
Frosted silved foliage forms a dense mound. Deep blue flowers are highly aromatic.
PERENNIALS
Hidcote Blue Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead Dwarf’ 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
lavender
Munstead Dwarf Lavender
July to September
Zone 3
Grayish green foliage forms a mound. Wiry stems hold up aromatic lavender flowers.
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’ (PPAF) 75cm x 75cm
full sun to partial shade
lavender
Phenomenal™ Lavender
July to September
Zone 3
This selection forms a bushy mound of silver foliage, with long spikes of purple-blue flowers. It makes a terrific floral display and is good for cut flowers and for drying.
LEUCANTHEMUM - Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum superbum ‘Amelia’
100cm x 50cm full sun to partial shade
white, single
Amelia Shasta Daisy
July to September
Zone 3
Large white flowers are outstanding in their form and impact. The plant is an improved Alaska.
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Banana Cream’ (PP23,181,CRB4203) Banana Cream Shasta Daisy
Phenomenal™ Lavender
45cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
butter yellow
July to September
Zone 3
Massive flowers open up a bright lemon yellow and develop rich butter yellow colouring before lightening to creamy white. The flowers are full and continue to develop all summer long.
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Becky’ 75cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
white, single
Becky Shasta Daisy
July to September
Zone 3
Very sturdy, upright form with deep green foliage. Flowers are large, showy, and enduring. Perennial Plant of the Year 2003
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Crazy Daisy’ 70cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
white, double
Crazy Daisy Shasta Daisy
June to August
Zone 3
Piles of fluffy double white flowers cover this upright plant. The flower petals are finely cut and sometimes nearly conceal the yellow eye!
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Snowcap’
Crazy Daisy Shasta Daisy
40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
pure white
Snowcap Shasta Daisy
June to August
Zone 3
Produces single white daisies on compact, exceptionally uniform plants. Very long lasting.
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Silver Princess’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
white, single
Silver Princess Shasta Daisy
July to September
Zone 3
Mid sized shasta daisy boasts medium green foliage and pure white single flowers.
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Snow Lady’ 20cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
white, single
Snow Lady Shasta Daisy
July to September
This All America winner remains compact and produces masses of bright white daisies.
Snowcap Shasta Daisy
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Zone 3
LEWISIA - Bitter Root Lewisia longipetala x ‘Little Peach’ 15cm x 15cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow-orange
Little Peach Bitter Root June
Zone 3
Develops a compact rosette. Early summer flowers are soft yellow-orange tones.
Lewisia longipetala x ‘Little Plum’ 15cm x 15cm
full sun to partial shade
purple to pink
Little Plum Bitter Root
June
Zone 3
Develops a compact rosette. Early summer flowers are bright rosy purple and pink tones.
LIATRIS - Blazing Star Liatris spicata 70cm x 30cm
full sun
rosy purple
July and August
Blazing Star
Little Plum Bitter Root
Zone 2
Long lasting rosy purple spikes are an eyecatcher in any perennial border. Perfers ample sun.
Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’ 70cm x 30cm
full sun
white
Floristan White Blazing Star July and August
Zone 2
Bright white flower spikes arise from a solid green clump and make a nice accent in the garden.
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun
rosy purple
Kobold Blazing Star
July and August
Zone 2
This selection remains much more compact but produces the same well known showy spikes.
LIGULARIA - Golden Ray 100cm x 80cm full sun to partial shade
golden
Midnight Lady Golden-Ray August
Zone 3
Blazing Star
Large maroon-black leaves form a striking clump that is topped with stalks of golden yellow daisylike flowers. This plant needs plenty of moisture for optimal performance.
Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’
150cm x 120cm full sun to partial shade
bright yellow
The Rocket Golden-Ray
August
Zone 3
This large, mounding plant has highly textured green foliage and produces bright yellow blooms.
Ligularia x ‘Bottle Rocket’ (PPAF) 70cm x 70cm
full sun to partial shade
mustard yellow
Bottle Rocket Golden-Ray August
Zone 3
This compact plant brings excellent garden performance with perfect proportions and dense, serrated leaves. The yellow spikes of flowers are held just above the foliage and are very durable.
LILIUM - Lily Lilium asiatica
full sun to partial shade
June and July
Asiatic Lilies Zone 3
Midnight Lady Golden-Ray
Asiatic lilies are loved for their vibrant colour and mid-summer blooms. These selections remain sturdy and somewhat compact and are durable garden performers.
Cultivar:
‘Tiny Bee’...........................................30cm.................... bright yellow, compact ‘Tiny Dancer’...................................30cm.................... rich pink with creamy throat, compact ‘Tiny Ghost’......................................35cm.................... pure magenta red, compact ‘Tiny Hope’.......................................40cm.................... bright orange, compact ‘Tiny Orange Sensation’.........35cm.................... large, bright orange blooms with maroon spots ‘Tiny Padhye’...................................40cm.................... white petal tips stained deep red at the base ‘Tiny Sensation’............................35cm.................... yellow tips, reddish brown centres and accents ‘Tiny Snowflake’...........................40cm.................... pure white, compact ‘Tiny Spider’....................................45cm.................... medium purple, dark centre accents, compact ‘Tiny Toons’......................................35cm.................... rich pink at the base with lighter tips
Height:
Lilium orientale ‘Dizzy’ 90cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
Flowers:
white with red
Bottle Rocket Golden-Ray
Dizzy Oriental Lily
July to September
Zone 3
This long flowering oriental lily features silvery white blooms with deep red stripes and speckles.
Lilium orientale ‘Garden Party’ 60cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
whiteéyellow
Garden Party Oriental Lily
July to September
Zone 3
Excellent dwarf variety with sturdy upright habit and stunning flowers that are pure white with soft yellow centres and reddish speckling throughout.
Lilium orientale ‘Stargazer’
100cm x 25cm full sun to partial shade
red/pink
Stargazer Oriental Lily
July to September
Zone 3
This popular lily features a large reddish pink flower with white edges and accents. Very showy.
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Ligularia dentata ‘Midnight Lady’ (PP16,113)
Lilium tigrinum ‘Splendens’ 80cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
orange
July to September
Tiger Lily Zone 3
This great classic perennial produces strong upright stems with loads of down-facing, orange blooms that have a terrific brown speckling throughout. It is also quite fragrant.
LINUM - Flax Linum perenne nanum ‘Sapphire’ 25cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
Dwarf Blue Flax
sapphire blue
June to September
Zone 2
Very fine green foliage grows upright and is topped with lovely blue flowers that are continually produced from early summer until frost. Sapphire is a compact version of the species.
Russell’s Red Hybrid Lupine
LUPINUS - Lupine Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Minarette’ 60cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
Dwarf Lupine Mix
mixed
June and July
Zone 3
A dwarf lupine with a vibrant mix of colours. Flower stalks are sturdy.
Russell’s Hybrids
Lupinus x polyphyllus 80cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
June and July
Zone 3
These lupines are noted for sturdy flower stalks that do not require staking as well as full, vibrant flower colours. Best vigour is seen if rejuvenated every other year. Cultivar:
PERENNIALS
Lely Deep Rose™ Arctic Campion
Description:
‘Blue’ .............................................................................................. blue with a white banner ‘Pink’ ................................................................................... pink with a white banner ‘Red’ .............................................................................................. carmine red shades ‘White’ ................................................................................................................. creamy white ‘Yellow’ ...................................................................................................... light yellow
LYCHNIS - Campion Lychnis alpina ‘Lasveb’ 15cm x 15cm
full sun to partial shade
dark pink
Lely Deep Rose™ Arctic Campion May and June
Zone 3
This Fleuroselect winner was chosen for abundant displays of brillliant dark pink flowers. It is well suited to container planting as well as alpine gardens.
Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
orange red
Vesuvius Campion
June and July
Zone 3
Rich, burgundy green foliage. Flowers are very brightly coloured and are nice for cutting.
Dusty Pink Maltese Cross
Lychnis chalcedonica 90cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
bright red
June to August
Maltese Cross Zone 2
Very old-fashioned and long lived perennials with red globes atop of strong stems. Very hardy.
Lychnis chalcedonica ‘Carnea’ 80cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
salmon pink
Dusty Pink Maltese Cross
June to August
Zone 2
A somewhat subdued form of the well known maltese cross with mild pink flowers.
Lychnis coronaria ‘Gardener’s World’ 60cm x 45cm
full sun to partial shade
hot red
Gardener’s World Catchfly
June to August
Zone 3
These plants are upright with silvery wooly foliage and flowers that resemble bright red carnations which last for about 6 weeks. This brings a huge improvement over the species in many ways.
Lychnis viscaria ‘Winebird’ 30cm x 30cm
Gardener’s World Catchfly
full sun to partial shade
dark reddish purple
Winebird Catchfly
May and June
Zone 3
This is a dark purple form of the well known catchly. In midsummer, massed panicles of purple-red flowers are held atop strong thin stems, which are indeed, sticky enough to trap the odd small fly.
LYSIMACHIA - Loosetrife Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’ 60cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Firecracker Loosetrife
June to September
Zone 2
Rich bronze purple leaves form a loose clump. Nodding yellow flowers contrast beautifully.
Lysimachia nummularia 5cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Creeping Jenny
May to August
This prostrate spreader is excellent for creeping and trailing. Cheery yellow flowers.
Winebird Catchfly
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Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ 5cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Golden Creeping Jenny
May to August
Zone 2
Bright golden foliage forms a good mat or trailing plant. Does best in a shaded location.
Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’ (PP10,598) 60cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Alexander’s Loosetrife
June to September
Zone 2
Brightly variegated green and cream foliage with exciting golden yellow flower spikes.
MALVA - Mallow Malva moschata ‘Appleblossom’ 50cm x 50cm
full sun
soft pink
Apple Blossom Musk Mallow July to September
Zone 3
Alexander’s Loosetrife
This perennial maintains a tidy form and remains moderately sized for the medium perennial border. The flowers are produced in abundance and are a soft pink shade.
Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’ 90cm x 90cm
full sun
rose/maroon
Zebrina Mallow
July to September
Zone 4
These large flowers are a light shade of rose pink but have exotic veins of deep maroon.
MONARDA - Bee Balm Monarda didyma ‘Blue Stocking’ 80cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
deep violet
Blue Stocking Bee Balm
June and July
Zone 3
Strong upright form with deep violet blooms and a light, grayish green foliage. Mildew resistant.
50cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
cherry red
Cherry Pops Bee Balm
July and August
Zone 3
Zebrina Mallow
Comes from the Sugar Buzz™ series which is noted for controlled vigour and good disease resistance. This selection has mounds of bright cherry red flowers.
Monarda didyma ‘ACreef’ (PP16,741) 80cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
deep rich pink
Coral Reef Bee Balm
July and August
Zone 3
This popular monarda introduction boasts a sturdy form, disease resistance, and rich pink flowers.
Monarda didyma ‘ACmum’ (PPAF) 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
pink-mauve
Grand Mum® Bee Balm
July to September
Zone 3
This most recent introduction comes from the Morden Research Station and attracts attention because of its pinkish flowers that look like giant chrysanthemums.
Monarda didyma ‘ACade’ (PP19,580) 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
lavender-purple
Grand Parade® Bee Balm
July to September
Zone 3
This compact, mid-sized plant is covered with bright flowers throughout mid-summer. The foliage is deep green and demonstrates excellent mildew resistance.
Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Kline’ 90cm x 70cm
full sun to partial shade
red
Cherry Pops Bee Balm
Jacob Kline Bee Balm
June and July
Zone 3
Produces the truest red flowers and is the tallest of our monarda. Strong mildew resistance.
Monarda didyma ‘Marshall’s Delight’ 60cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Marshall’s Delight Bee Balm June and July
Zone 3
A Prairie development with clean green foliage and bright pink flowers. Good disease resistance.
Monarda didyma ‘Pardon My Pink’ (PPAF) 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
true pink
Pardon My Pink Bee Balm
June and July
Zone 3
This petite selection forms a compact clump of attractive foliage that is very mildew resistant. Cheerful true medium pink flowers sit just above the foliage and are very large and showy.
Grand Parade® Bee Balm
MYOSOTIS - Forget-Me-Not Myosotis sylvatica 20cm x 20cm
full sun to full shade
indigo blue
Woodland Forget-Me-Not
May to September
Zone 3
This little biennial enjoys most environments and comes reliably from self-seeding. Excellent in a border or a companion to spring bulbs to cover up spent foliage.
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Monarda didyma ‘Cherry Pops’ (PPAF)
NEPETA - Catmint Nepeta faassenii ‘Novanepjun’ 25cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
lavender blue
Junior Walker™ Catmint
May to September
Zone 2
This compact Nepeta retains the non-reseeding quality of its popular parent ‘Walker’s Low’ at a much smaller size. Blue-green foliage contrasts nicely with lavender-blue flowers for a long blooming window from mid-May through September.
Nepeta faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ 40cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
purplish blue
Walker’s Low Catmint
June to August
Zone 2
This recent plant of the year is dependable to produce masses of gentle colour throughout the summer season and is hardy to perform year after year. 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year
Junior Walker™ Catmint
OENOTHERA - Primrose Oenothera speciosa ‘Twilight’ 50cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
pale pink
Twilight Evening Primrose
June and July
Zone 3
This is an upright, herbaceous perennial that has mid-green foliage with a distinctive purplebronze central marking, most pronounced in young growth. The flowers are large, clear pink and produced throughout summer in large quantities.
Oenothera tetragona 50cm x 30cm
full sun
yellow
Sundrops
June and July
Zone 3
Red buds in spring open as bright yellow flowers in summer. Upright and showy form.
PERENNIALS
PAEONIA - Peony
Twilight Evening Primrose
Paeonia chinensis 70cm x 70cm
full sun
single red
June
Chinese Peony
Zone 3
Divided foliage with rosy red single flowers. Stands out from the garden peony selections.
Paeonia lactiflora 80cm x 80cm
full sun
Garden Peony Selections June
Zone 2
These classic perennials are as old as gardening itself but have been enhanced over the years by improved new varieties. Staking will prevent the plants from falling in the event of strong wind or heavy rainfall. Excellent as a cutflower.
Coral Charm Peony
Cultivar:
Flowers:
deep buds open to coral peach, outstanding bright red pure white, double, fragrant rich, deep red, double pure white dark rose pink
‘Coral Charm’..................................... ‘Felix Crousse’................................... ‘Festiva Maxima’............................. ‘Karl Rosenfeld’............................... ‘Mme. Emil Lemoine’................... ‘Sarah Bernhardt’...........................
Paeonia tenuifolia 60cm x 60cm
full sun
double red
June
Fernleaf Peony
Zone 2
A special plant collector’s item! The foliage is so fine that it almost looks artificial and the large flowers are fully double and an exotic shade of red. Very long lived perennial.
Paeonia x ‘Bartzella’
100cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
yellow
Bartzella Itoh Peony
June
Zone 3
This is a vigorous plant with an abundance of huge semi double to double lemon yellow blooms and small red flares that glow in the afternoon sun. The large, well formed blossoms carried high above the green foliage also make great cut flowers. This variety is certainly a favourite.
Paeonia x ‘Cora Louise’
Fernleaf Peony
100cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
white
Cora Louise Itoh Peony June
Zone 3
Large, white semi-double blooms with deep lavender to purple flares are massive and a real showpiece. Strong stems hold the blooms above the dark green foliage. Excellent fragrance.
Paeonia x ‘Julia Rose’
100cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
rose shades
Julia Rose Itoh Peony
June
Zone 3
Single to semi-double blooms open cherry red and change to orange and later yellow as the flowers mature. The result is an attractive mix of blooms on one plant. Very vigorous and floriferous.
Paeonia x ‘Kopper Kettle’
100cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
coppery orange
Kopper Kettle Itoh Peony June
Zone 3
Semi-double to double tri-colour blooms of red, yellow, and orange give this flower an overall coppery appearance. Dark green foliage and a sturdy shape make for a handsome garden plant.
Kopper Kettle Itoh Peony
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Paeonia x ‘Pastel Splendor’
100cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
rose with dark flares
Pastel Splendor Itoh Peony June
Zone 3
The splendor in this variety resides in the vivid dark red flares contrasted by pale rose single to semi-double petals and white stigmas.
Paeonia x ‘Singing in the Rain’
100cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
yellow to pink
Singing in the Rain Itoh Peony June
Zone 3
Semi double flowers are yellow but heavily flushed and suffused with pink when first open. From a distance newly opened flowers appear light orange and they truly sing in the rain! Multi-coloured blooms on a floriferous plant with many side buds make this plant a real favourite.
Pastel Splendor Itoh Peony
PAPAVER - Poppy Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’ 35cm x 35cm
full sun
mixed
Champagne Bubbles Iceland Poppy June to September
Zone 3
A bright pastel flower mixture is continually produced all summer long over tender green foliage.
Papaver orientale ‘Allegro’ 80cm x 30cm
full sun
orange
Orange Oriental Poppy June
Zone 3
Massive orange-red flowers are produced on tall stalks in late June. Clumps of hairy green leaves.
Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermere’ 100cm x 30cm
full sun
dark red
Red Oriental Poppy
June
Zone 3
Massive red flowers are produced on strong, tall stalks in late June. Clumps of hairy green leaves.
80cm x 30cm
full sun
pink/black
Pink Oriental Poppy
June
Zone 3
Red Oriental Poppy
Large pink flowers have black centres and arrive on tall, sturdy stalks in late June.
Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’ 80cm x 30cm
full sun
white/black
White Oriental Poppy
June
Zone 3
These large white blossoms have black centres and are very showy in late June.
Papaver ‘Summer Breeze Orange’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun
deep orange
Summer Breeze Poppy - Orange June to September
Zone 3
This great plant is similar in appearance to an Icelandic poppy, but it produces loads of deep orange blooms for weeks on end over a very tidle and durable mound of silvery green foliage.
Papaver ‘Summer Breeze Yellow’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun
yellow
Summer Breeze Poppy - Yellow June to September
Zone 3
This great plant is similar in appearance to an Icelandic poppy, but it produces loads of radiant yellow blooms for weeks on end over a very tidle and durable mound of silvery green foliage.
Summer Breeze Poppy - Yellow
PENSTEMON - Beard-Tongue Penstemon barbatus ‘Clearly Coral’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun
bright coral
Clearly Coral Beard-Tongue June to August
Zone 3
Short spikes of bright coral flowers are borne over clean green mounds of foliage. Developed in Manitoba for excellent hardiness and vigour in the Prairie landscape.
Penstemon barbatus ‘Elfin Pink’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun
clear pink
Elfin Pink Beard-Tongue
June to August
Zone 3
Spikes of clear pink blossoms rise above a compact mound of green. Good vigour and hardiness.
Penstemon barbatus ‘Prairie Dusk’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun
vivid purple
Prairie Dusk Beard-Tongue
June to August
Zone 3
Nice upright spikes of vivid purple blossoms have a wonderful lifespan. Good as a cutflower.
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ 75cm x 40cm
full sun
pink
Clearly Coral Beard-Tongue
Husker Red Beard-Tongue
July to September
Zone 3
Mounds of bronze-green foliage push up spikes of light pink blossoms. Foliage colour is enhanced in full sun. Plant in mass for the best effect. Perennial Plant of the Year 1996
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PERENNIALS
Papaver orientale ‘Queen Alexander’
PEROVSKIA - Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia 90cm x 80cm
full sun
blue
Russian Sage
July to September
Zone 3
This wonderful plant is hardy and drought tolerant and produces vibrant silver foliage. Flowers arrive in mid summer and remain a cool blue almost up until frost. Perennial Plant of the Year 1995
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘WALPPB’ (PPAF) 60cm x 50cm
full sun
blue
Peek-a-Blue® Russian Sage
July to September
Zone 3
Very lacy, finely disected silver green leaves line the silvery stems topped with full, lavender blue flowers. One of the smallest russian sage varieties available and a good fit for smaller gardens.
Peek-a-Blue® Russian Sage
PERSICARIA - Fleeceflower Persicaria polymorpha 200cm x 200cm
full sun
white
Giant Fleeceflower
June to September
Zone 2
This magnificent perennial forms a strong upright clump and is covered in large, bright white blooms for weeks on end. It tolerates heat and drought and performs reliably year after year.
PHLOX - Phlox Phlox borealis 10cm x 30cm
full sun
pink
Arctic Phlox
May and June
Zone 2
Bright and fine green foliage forms a dense carpet. Early summer flowers are a bright pink.
Phlox carolina ‘Bill Baker’
PERENNIALS
Blue Mountain Phlox
35cm x 40cm
full sun
pink
Bill Baker Phlox
May and June
Zone 3
A compact and versatile plant with great mildew resistance, Bill Baker will produce fragrant lavender-pink flowers with light centers. It flowers early and shows colour before summer phlox.
Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ 25cm x 30cm
full sun
blue, fragrant
Blue Mountain Phlox
May and June
Zone 3
This mounding plant flowers early in the year with highly fragrant, light blue flowers.
Phlox paniculata
full sun
Summer Phlox
July to September
Zone 3
This group of perennials is well loved for their massive blooms which first appear in mid summer and provide interest up until frost comes. The form is upright and neat for the perennial border. Cultivar:
Flame™ Pink Summer Phlox
Height: Flowers:
‘Bright Eyes’............................. 80cm.............slightly pink, red centre ‘David’......................................... 90cm.............pure white, fragrant, PPA 2002 ‘Flame™ Pink’......................... 40cm.............fuchsia pink with a darker pink eye, fragrant, compact ‘Flame™ Purple’.................... 40cm.............rich purple with a small darker eye, fragrant, compact ‘Orange Perfection’............ 80cm.............deep salmon/orange ‘Pixie Miracle Grace’.......... 40cm.............lavender blue with white star, fragrant, compact ‘Pixie Twinkle’........................ 40cm.............baby pink with dark pink centre, fragrant, compact ‘Starfire’...................................... 80cm.............cherry red, dark foliage
Phlox subulata 15cm x 30cm
full sun
May and June
Moss Phlox
Zone 3
These plants form a low groundcover and are completely matted with colour in early summer. Cultivar:
Flame™ Purple Summer Phlox
Flowers:
‘Amazing Grace’..................................................................... white with mauve eyes ‘Autumn Rose’...............................................................................................................pink ‘Blue Hills’........................................................................................................................blue ‘Maysnow’..................................................................................................................... white ‘Scarlet Flame’................................................................................................................red
PHYSOSTEGIA - Obedience Plant Physostegia virginiana ‘Miss Manners’ (PP12,637) 75cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
white
Miss Manners Obedience Plant July and August
Zone 2
Excellent displays of pure white spikes of flowers throughout the summer. The habit of this plant is tidy and it will not spread around like some other Physostegia.
Physostegia virginiana ‘Pink Bouquet’ 90cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Pink Bouquet Obedience Plant July and August
This plant has a lovely upright form and develops tall pink flower spikes in late summer.
Pixie Miracle Grace Summer Phlox
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PLATYCODON - Balloonflower Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Blue’ 15cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
blue
Astra Bue Balloonflower
July and August
Zone 3
Bright blue, star-shaped flowers rise up above a compact little mound of a plant. The plant is well suited to rock and alpine gardens or the front of perennial borders.
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Astra Pink’ 15cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
soft pink
Astra Pink Balloonflower
July and August
Zone 3
Soft pink displays of single, star-shaped flowers are a treat to see in mid-summer. Dwarf habit.
Astra Pink Balloonflower
POLEMONIUM - Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
blue
Heavenly Habit Jacob’s Ladder June
Zone 3
Blue and fragrant--a rare combination! Forms a neatly compact clump of glossy, ferny green foliage topped with fragrant, blue blossoms with a yellow halo and white eye.
Polemonium reptans ‘Touch of Class’ (PP19,768) 35cm x 35cm
full sun to partial shade
light blue
Touch of Class Jacob’s Ladder June
Zone 3
Striking foliage with lacy green leaves edged in creamy white which take on a pink tinge in cooler weather. Clusters of pale blue bells top the foliage in mid summer.
POLYGONATUM - Solomon’s Seal 60cm x 60cm
partial to full shade
creamy white
Variegated Solomon’s Seal June
Zone 2
Strong arching stems of bright variegated foliage form a dense and slowly spreading clump. In early summer the stems are thick with little hanging bells that are delicate and sweetly fragrant. Perennial Plant of the Year 2013
Heavenly Habit Jacob’s Ladder
PRIMULA - Primrose Primula auricula 10cm x 15cm
partial to full shade
mixed
May
Auricula Primrose Zone 3
Waxy green leaves form little clumps and mixed coloured flowers are a spring highlight.
Primula denticulata 20cm x 20cm
partial to full shade
pink, lilac, white
Drumstick Primrose
April and May
Zone 2
This mixed primrose variety flowers very early in the spring and shows wonderful hardiness.
PULMONARIA - Lungwort Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Majeste’ 25cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
blue
May
Majeste Lungwort
Touch of Class Jacob’s Ladder
Zone 3
Mottled green foliage turns to silver by mid-summer. Early summer flowers are little balls of blue.
Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Sissinghurst White’ 25cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
white
Sissinghurst White Lungwort May
Zone 3
Deep green foliage is speckled with silver and bright white flowers are a wonderful contrast.
Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Raspberry Splash’ (PP12,138) 25cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
rich pink
Raspberry Splash Lungwort May
Zone 3
A top selection for vigour and flower production with sizeable clusters of large, bright raspberry pink flowers which age to lilac purple. Forms an upright clump of dark green, silver spotted foliage.
PULSATILLA - Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgaris 25cm x 25cm
full sun
violet
April
Pasque Flower Zone 2
Raspberry Splash Lungwort
Large furry buds open up as purple flowers with yellow centres. Very early flowering and bright.
Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Papageno’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun
mixed
Double Frills Mix Pasque Flower April
Zone 3
This terrific spring plant produces fringed to semi-double flowers with a mix of colour ranging from pure white to bright pink, dark red, and blue violet tones. The foliage is fine and ferny.
RHEUM - Ornamental Rhubarb Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum
150cm x 150cm full sun to partial shade
white to pink
Ornamental Rhubarb
May to July
Zone 3
Large clump of large pointy-edged leaves tinged with bronzy-red in spring, later becoming green. Bizarre spikes of flowers tower overhead in summer in shades of creamy white to soft pink to red.
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PERENNIALS
Polygonatum multiflorum ‘Variegatum’
RUDBECKIA - Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ 60cm x 50cm
full sun
Black-Eyed Susan
yellow/black
July to September
Zone 3
This classic perennial produces bright yellow flowers with black centres from late summer until frost. It brings a terrific splash of colour and looks great in mass. Perennial Plant of the Year 1999
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar’ (PP22,397) 35cm x 30cm
Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan
full sun
yellow/black
Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan July to September
Zone 3
This terrific perennial produces a dome of the well-loved golden-yellow blossoms but now in a compact and sturdy form. Flowers are produced steadily for a long time through late summer.
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Prairie Sun’ 70cm x 50cm
full sun
Gloriosa Daisy
yellow/green
July to September
Zone 4
This award winning variety produces large, light yellow flowers with green centres. Very stable.
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Colors’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun
Gloriosa Daisy
red-bronze
July to September
Zone 4
This dwarf selection produces mixed flowers from red to mahogany and re-blooms all summer.
Rudbeckia nitida ‘Herbstsonne’ 175cm x 70cm
full sun
Autumn Sun Coneflower
lemon yellow
July to September
Zone 2
Forms a massive upright clump with tall stalks of lemon yellow daisies. Excellent for cutting.
PERENNIALS
Rudbeckia triloba ‘Prairie Glow’
Prairie Glow Brown-Eyed Susan
100cm x 70cm
full sun
Prairie Glow Brown-Eyed Susan
yellow, bright red eye
July to October
Zone 3
This plant is a clump forming, well -branched, strong, upright plant with red-brown stems with 8cm across bronzy-orange and yellow daisy-like flowers from early summer until frost.
SAGINA - Pearl Wort Sagina subulata 5cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
white
Irish Moss
June to August
Zone 3
Very fine, moss-like foliage forms a dense mat and is covered with tiny white flowers by June.
Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ 5cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
white
June to August
Scotch Moss Zone 3
Vibrant, golden yellow foliage forms a dense mat and is an excellent highlight in a rock garden.
SALVIA - Sage
May Night Sage
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ 45cm x 45cm
full sun to partial shade
deep blue
East Friesland Sage
June and July
Zone 3
Similar to Blue Queen but with deeper blue flower colour and a more compact and durable form.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Mainacht’ 45cm x 45cm
full sun to partial shade
blue violet
May Night Sage
May to June
Zone 3
Long lasting blue violet spikes make this sturdy variety a perennial favourite. Deadhead to encourage reblooming. Excellent as a cutflower. Perennial Plant of the Year 1997
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
violet blue
New Dimension Blue Sage
June and July
Zone 3
Well branched, compact plants with sturdy displays of blue-violet flowers on deep purple stems.
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Rose’ 40cm x 40cm
New Dimension Blue Sage
full sun to partial shade
pink
New Dimension Rose Sage
June and July
Zone 3
Well branched, compact plants with sturdy displays of rose pink flowers on pinkish purple stems.
SAPONARIA - Soapwort Saponaria ocymoides 20cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
bright pink
May and June
Soapwort Zone 2
This low growing perennial forms a mound of green and is smothered with bright pink by May.
SAXIFRAGA - Saxifrage Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Purple Robe’ 10cm x 20cm
partial shade
carmine pink
Purple Robe Mossy Saxifrage April to June
Exhibits similar form to the white mossy saxifrage but with deep, carmine pink flowers.
New Dimension Rose Sage
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SCABIOSA - Pincushion Flower Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’ 30cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
lavender blue
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower June to October
Zone 3
This mounding perennial produces large lavender blue pincushion flowers all summer long. The foliage is bright and clean throughout the summer. Perennial Plant of the Year 2000
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’ 30cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Pink Mist Pincushion Flower June to October
Zone 3
A mounding selection that produces endless displays of pink pincushions held high and strong.
Pink Mist Pincushion Flower
SEDUM - Stonecrop Sedum alboroseum ‘Frosty Morn’ 70cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
soft pink
Frosty Morn Stonecrop
August to October
Zone 3
Showy foliage is light apple green variegated with cream. Late flowers are very soft pink.
Sedum ewersii 10cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Pink Stonecrop
August and September
Zone 2
Grayish green succulent foliage forms a low growing carpet. Pink flowers cover the plant in fall.
Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum’ 10cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
rich yellow
Variegated Russian Stonecrop July and August
Zone 2
Green and yellow variegated foliage forms a prostrate carpet. Rich yellow flowers accent in mid summer.
15cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Blue Spruce Stonecrop
July and August
Autumn Fire Stonecrop
Zone 2
Oblong blue foliage looks like mini spruce trees and forms a thick mat. Bright yellow flowers.
Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ 5cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Angelina Stonecrop
July and August
Zone 3
This plant is a great low-growing groundcover noted for bright golden-yellow succulent foliage and yellow flowers in mid to late summer. It is similar to the popular S. relexum except for the golden foliage. Excellent for rock and alpine gardens.
Sedum spectabilis ‘Autumn Fire’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
rose
Autumn Fire Stonecrop
August to October
Zone 2
Selected for a tight growth habit, thick foliage, and brightly coloured rosy flower heads.
Sedum spectabilis ‘Autumn Joy’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
bronze
Autumn Joy Stonecrop
August to October
Zone 2
Elsie’s Gold Stonecrop
This classic upright perennial has thick green foliage and massive bronze domes in late summer.
Sedum spectabilis ‘Elsie’s Gold’ (PP20,368) 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
bronze
Elsie’s Gold Stonecrop
August to October
Zone 3
This new plant is a great dwarf version of Autumn Joy with golden marginal leaf variegation and a tidy, compact form. Flowers open as a soft pink and fade to bronze by late fall.
Sedum spectabilis ‘Lemonjade’ (PPAF,CBRAF) 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
lemon yellow
Lemonjade Stonecrop
August to October
Zone 3
Large panicles of lemon yellow flowers completely cover the foliage in fall followed by rosy peach seed heads. Clean, gray-green foliage forms a dense mound and does not split open.
Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’ 10cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Red Carpet Stonecrop
July and August
Zone 2
This prostrate groundcover is a deep, bronzy red colour with bright pink mid summer flowers.
Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’ 10cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Lemonjade Stonecrop
Tricolor Stonecrop
July and August
Zone 2
Exciting green, red, and cream variegation. Forms a dense carpet covered with pink in summer.
Sedum x ‘Golden Carpet’ 10cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
Golden Carpet Stonecrop
July and August
Zone 2
This low growing green groundcover produces bright, golden yellow flowers in mid summer.
Sedum x ‘Postman’s Pride’ (PP16,831) 45cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
reddish pink
Postman’s Pride Stonecrop
July and August
Zone 3
Characterized by bushy, compact growth with very dark brown to almost black succulent leaves. Dark purple flower buds open to a dark, pinkish-red flower colour. Excellent sturdy form.
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PERENNIALS
Sedum reflexum
Sedum x ‘Vera Jameson’ 30cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
deep pink
Vera Jameson Stonecrop
September
Zone 2
Deep mahogany purple foliage forms a loose mound covered with deep pink flowers in fall.
SEMPERVIVUM - Hens and Chicks Sempervivum arachnoideum 10cm x 20cm
full sun
pink
Cobweb Hens and Chicks
June to August
Zone 3
Light green succulent rosettes are covered with silvery, web-like hairs. Pink flowers by mid June.
Robin Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘Kalinda’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
pink
Kalinda Hens and Chicks
June to August
Zone 3
This great variety has large succulent leaves that are held in tight green heads with blood red tips.
Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘Robin’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
deep pink
Robin Hens and Chicks
June to August
Zone 3
Lovely cranberry rosettes fade to pale green tips and are accented by silvery web-like hairs in the centre of each rosette. This is an excellent complement to Cobweb.
Sempervivum tectorum ‘Sunset’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
deep pink
Sunset Hens and Chicks
June to August
Zone 3
Emerald green leaves have red tips and take on an orange-red glow in cooler weather..
Sempervivum x ‘Aymen Correvon’
PERENNIALS
10cm x 20cm
Aymen Correvon Hens and Chicks
full sun
deep pink
Aymen Correvon Hens and Chicks June to August
Zone 3
This easy to grow succulent perennial offers dense rosettes of rounded velvety leaves with an unusual pinkish brown colour.
Sempervivum x ‘Calcareum’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
light pink
Calcareum Hens and Chicks June to August
Zone 3
This green form is accented by brown leaf tips. Rosettes reach a good size over time.
Sempervivum x ‘Congo’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
light pink
Congo Hens and Chicks
June to August
Zone 3
Small orange-red rosettes form a striking boldly-coloured mass in the perennial border.
Sempervivum x ‘Desert Bloom’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
light pink
Desert Bloom Hens and Chicks June to August
Zone 3
Deep gray-green rosettes are highlighted by rosy red centers. Perfect for rock garden plantings.
Desert Bloom Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum x ‘Purple Beauty’ 10cm x 20cm
full sun
pink
Purple Beauty Hens and Chicks June to August
Zone 3
Rosettes are large and deep reddish purple and flowers are medium pink. Very popular item.
SOLIDAGO - Goldenrod Solidago x ‘Laurin’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun
golden yellow
Laurin Goldenrod
August to October
Zone 3
Mounding green foliage is covered with large golden yellow plumes late in the summer.
STACHYS - Lamb’s Ears Stachys grandiflora ‘Rosea’ 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
pink spikes
Pink Betony
June and July
Zone 3
Rich green, serrated foliage backdrops an exciting display of soft pink flowers in mid summer.
Laurin Goldenrod
Stachys lanata 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Lamb’s Ears
June
Zone 3
This well known perennial produces mounds of grayish leaves with a soft, wooly texture.
STATICE - Statice Statice limonium 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
lavender
Sea Lavender
July to September
Zone 3
Airy lavender clouds of delicate flowers are produced by mid summer and last until fall.
TANACETUM - Painted Daisy Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson Giant Mix’ 70cm x 40cm
full sun
vibrant mix
Robinson Giant Mix Painted Daisy July and August
A vibrant mixture of daisies are produced in mid summer and are excellent as cutflowers.
Sea Lavender
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Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson Pink’ 70cm x 40cm
full sun
pink/yellow
Robinson Pink Painted Daisy July and August
Zone 2
Soft pink daisies with yellow eyes are held up on stiff stems and make excellent cutflowers.
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson Red’ 70cm x 40cm
full sun
red/yellow
Robinson Red Painted Daisy July and August
Zone 2
This produces scarlet-red flowers which measure 7cm wide and are daisy-like with a bright yellow center. It has interesting ferny foliage much like that of yarrow.
THALICTRUM - Meadow-rue Thalictrum delavayi ‘Hewitt’s Double’
130cm x 55cm full sun to partial shade
mauve
Hewitt’s Double Meadow-Rue July and August
Robinson Red Painted Daisy
Zone 3
Magnificent sprays of double, mauve purple flowers are produced on tall, dark stems. Terrific accent plant for deep in the perennial border. Distinctive green foliage forms a nice mound.
THYMUS - Thyme Thymus citriodorus 20cm x 30cm
full sun
pink
June and July
Lemon Thyme
Zone 3
Small green leaves give off a distinct lemon scent when touched. Loads of pink flowers in June.
Thymus citriodorus ‘Gold Edge’ 20cm x 30cm
full sun
light pink
Gold Edge Lemon Thyme
June and July
Zone 3
This bright form has deep green leaves edged in golden yellow and also has the lemon scent.
5cm x 20cm
full sun
white
White Creeping Thyme
June and July
Zone 2
Hewitt’s Double Meadow-Rue
This form is highly prostrate with tiny deep green leaves and a thick carpet of white blossoms.
Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ 5cm x 20cm
full sun
mauve
Mauve Creeping Thyme
June and July
Zone 2
This prostrate creeping form is blanketed in early summer with rich mauve flowers.
Thymus pseudolanuginosis 8cm x 20cm
full sun
pink
June to August
Wooly Thyme
Zone 2
Grayish green, fuzzy foliage makes a great low mat in rock and alpine locations. Needs drainage.
Thymus serphyllum 15cm x 30cm
full sun
purple
Mother of Thyme
July to September
Zone 3
Forms a low growing, spreading mat of green with is covered in lovely purple through summer.
Thymus serphyllum ‘Pink Chintz’ 10cm x 30cm
full sun
salmon pink
Mauve Creeping Thyme
Pink Chintz Thyme
May to July
Zone 3
One of the first thymes to flower each year, this charming and reliable cultivar bursts into bloom in spring with unique salmon-pink flowers. It is quite tolerant of dry conditions, but grows robustly with plenty of water.
TIARELLA - Foamflower Tiarella wherryi ‘Jade Peacock’ (PPAF) 25cm x 25cm
partial to full shade
white
Jade Peacock Foamflower
May and June
Zone 3
Low maintenance, evergreen shade perennial which emerges chartreuse with a deep red centre in spring and matures to a glossy, jade green with a deep purple centre. Creamy white flowers are borne prolifically over a compact, clumping plant.
TRADESCANTIA - Spiderwort Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Bilberry Ice’ 25cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
lilac/white
Bilberry Ice Spiderwort
June to September
Jade Peacock Foamflower
Zone 3
These flowers are lilac with white edges and are produced steadily for months on end. The foliage forms a dense clump and requires minimal effort for great performance.
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Blue and Gold’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
violet blue
Blue and Gold Spiderwort
June to September
Zone 3
Amazing bright golden foliage is a real eyecatcher with deep violet blue flowers.
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Concord Grape’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
dark violet
Concord Grape Spiderwort
June to September
Zone 3
The plain green blades form a slowly spreading clump. Flowers are a unique shade of purple.
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Bilberry Ice Spiderwort
PERENNIALS
Thymus praecox ‘Albus’
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Good Luck’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
blue
Good Luck Spiderwort
June to September
Zone 3
Large blue flowers are borne all summer long. Foliage is strong and healthy with a bushy habit.
TROLLIUS - Globeflower Trollius x cultorum ‘Golden Queen’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
deep yellow
Golden Queen Globeflower
July and August
Zone 3
Divided green foliage forms a compact mound. Long, wiry stems hold up rich yellow globes.
Good Luck Spiderwort
Trollius x cultorum ‘New Moon’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
yellow
New Moon Globeflower
July and August
Zone 3
Divided green foliage forms a compact mound. Large, creamy yellow flowers on strong upright stems make a terrific spring and summer display as well as great cut flowers. Prefers cooler spots.
VERONICA - Speedwell Veronica prostrata ‘Aztec Gold’ (PP13,354) 10cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
blue
Aztec Gold Speedwell
June and July
Zone 3
Low golden mounds of foliage are a real eyecatcher. Mid summer blooms are electric blue.
Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’ 40cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
deep pink
Red Fox Speedwell
June to August
Zone 2
Showy pink to red spikes are a highlight in a perennial border throughout the summer months.
PERENNIALS
Enchanted Indigo Speedwell
Veronica teucrium ‘Royal Blue’ 40cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
royal blue
Royal Blue Austrian Speedwell July and August
Zone 2
Bright green mounding foliage turns into a brilliant blue mound by mid summer.
Veronica whitleyi 5cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
mauve-blue
Whitley’s Speedwell
June and July
Zone 3
A spreading mat of small gray-green leaves is smothered by soft blue flowers in early summer.
Veronica x ‘Gilles Van Hees’ 15cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
dark pink
Gilles Van Hees Speedwell
June and July
Zone 3
This very tight growing mound has clear, rose pink flowers and a lengthy period of bloom.
Veronica x ‘Enchanted Indigo’ (PPAF) 45cm x 40cm
Sweet Lullaby Speedwell
full sun to partial shade
violet purple
Enchanted Indigo Speedwell June and July
Zone 3
Versatile, upright type of Veronica. Forms a fairly short, compact clump of bright green, glossy foliage topped with deep royal purple flowers in summer and again in fall.
Veronica x ‘Sunny Border Blue’ 50cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
dark violet blue
Sunny Border Blue Speedwell June to August
Zone 2
Upright form with green, crinkled foliage and seemingly endless displays of short, violet blue flower spikes. Very durable and popular in the perennial border. Perennial Plant of the Year 1993
Veronica x ‘Sweet Lullaby’ (PP23,611) 15cm x 20cm
full sun to partial shade
pink
Sweet Lullaby Speedwell
June and July
Zone 3
This sweet and petite little selection has soft, baby pink flowers that stand at attention atop a very short, compact, bushy mound of healthy green foliage. Perfect for edging or patio pots.
VINCA - Periwinkle Vinca minor
10cm x 30cm
Purple Labrador Violet
partial to full shade
blue
April to June
Periwinkle
Zone 3
An excellent groundcover forming mats of shiny green foliage with clear, periwinkle blue flowers.
VIOLA - Viola Viola labradorica 15cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
china blue
Purple Labrador Violet
May to July
Zone 2
Low tufts of purple-tinged leaves with purple, violet type flowers. Prefers a cool, moist location.
WALDSTEINIA - Barren Strawberry Waldsteinia ternata 15cm x 30cm
partial to full shade
yellow
Barren Strawberry
June
Zone 3
Forms a dense mat of shiny leaves that somewhat resemble those of a strawberry. A good lowmaintenance groundcover that is studded by little yellow flowers in the spring
Barren Strawberry
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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES ANDROPOGON - Bluestem Andropogon geraldii ‘Indian Warrior’ (PPAF) 180cm x 50cm
full sun
purple
Indian Warrior Big Bluestem
August and September
Zone 3
This long-lived grass forms a tall, strictly upright clump of green foliage and transitions to red and then smoky purple beginning midsummer. Deep purple flowers with bright red-orange pollen.
ARRENATHERUM - Oat Grass Arrenatherum bulbosum ‘Variegatum’ 25cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
light tan, showy
July
Bulbous Oat Grass
Indian Warrior Big Bluestem
Zone 2
This dwarf grass forms a nice clump with fine cream and white variegation.
CALAMAGROSTIS - Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ 125cm x 40cm
full sun
tan, persistent
Avalanche Feather Reed Grass July
Zone 3
A great new variegated form of feather reed grass with similar habit to the well known Karl Foerster. The leaves are green with a bright white margin. Feathery seed heads form in late summer and persist through fall and winter for excellent late season appeal.
Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ 125cm x 40cm
full sun
tan, persistent
Foerster’s Feather Reed Grass July
Zone 3
This staple Prairie item has bright green blades that give way to thick tan seedheads on sturdy and long-lasting stems. Provides interest all winter long. Perennial Plant of the Year 2001
Foerster’s Feather Reed Grass
DESCHAMPSIA - Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’ 75cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
bronze
Bronze Veil Tufted Hair Grass July
Zone 3
This grass has long lasting bronzy-green flower spikes in summer that mature to bronze-yellow in fall. Dense clumps of dark green foliage. Excellent accent plant for the border or mass planted.
FESTUCA - Fescue Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ 25cm x 30cm
full sun to partial shade
tan brown
Elijah Blue Fescue
August
Zone 3
HAKONECHLOA - Japanese Forest Grass Golden Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ 40cm x 40cm
partial shade
Bronze Veil Tufted Hair Grass
Zone 4
Long, arching bamboo-like golden leaves with narrow, dark green margins make a terrific accent plant for the shady garden. Perennial Plant of the Year for 2009
HELICTOTRICHON - Oat Grass Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Saphire’ 80cm x 60cm
full sun
tan brown
August
Blue Oat Grass Zone 3
Narrow, tough blades are an intense shade of blue and attract a lot of attention.
HIEROCHLOE - Sweet Grass Sweet Grass
Hierochloe odorata 50cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
Zone 3
This native Prairie grass thrives in rich moist soil but is adaptable to nearly any location. It spreads through rhizomes and was traditionally used in aboriginal ceremonies.
Sweet Grass
IMPERATA - Blood Grass Japanese Blood Grass
Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ 50cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
Zone 3
Foliage is a unique mix of burgundy and green that turns to rich red throughout by fall.
KOELERIA - Hair Grass Koeleria glauca 25cm x 25cm
full sun to partial shade
tan
July
Blue Hair Grass Zone 3
Tidy little clumps of narrow, fine blue blades are accented by lovely tan seed heads.
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Prairie Blues Little Bluestem
GRASSES
Very fine, tough blue blades contribute to a low growing, dense mound. Vibrant blue colour.
LEYMUS - Lyme Grass Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Leymus arenarius ‘Blue Dune’ 60cm x 60cm
full sun to partial shade
Zone 3
Striking silver blue foliage is a standout in any landscape. An excellent groundcover and effective in bank stabilization. Spreads vigorously by rhizomes, filling in large areas quickly. Deciduous.
MISCANTHUS - Maiden Grass Miscanthus purpurascens 150cm x 90cm
Huron Sunrise Maiden Grass
full sun
golden
Flame Grass
August
Zone 3
This wonderful cold hardy grass produces light, purplish foliage throughout the summer and transforms to bright red-orange in the fall. It forms an excellent, tidy clump in the landscape.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Sunrise’ 150cm x 80cm
full sun
Huron Sunrise Maiden Grass
burgundy
August
Zone 3
Though the green leaves with silver mid-ribs form beautiful clumps, the most outstanding feature of this cultivar is its flowers. In late summer, a profusion of full, burgundy plumes sweep the sky.
MOLINIA - Moor Grass Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun
yellow
July
Striped Moorgrass Zone 3
The variegation is an interesting blend of yellow and cream and seed heads are tidy and bright.
PANICUM - Switch Grass
Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass
Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’ (PP23,209) 90cm x 40cm
full sun to partial shade
wine red
August
Zone 3
This selection forms a tight, vase-shaped clump of blue-green foliage that begins turning wine red in early summer. By late summer, nearly the entire clump is drenched in color and is topped by matching wine-red flower panicles held just above the foliage.
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’
125cm x 50cm full sun to partial shade
airy, reddish
Heavy Metal Switch Grass August
Zone 3
This selection has a very strong upright habit and develops very showy seed by late summer. The foliage is a metallic shade of blue and turns yellow by fall.
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’
GRASSES
125cm x 75cm full sun to partial shade
Northwind Switch Grass
airy, green
August
Zone 3
This selection forms a tall, narrow mound of olive-green leaves, bearing airy heads of tiny green flowers in late summer. Fall colour is golden, fading to tan. Perennial Plant of the Year 2014
Northwind Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ 70cm x 50cm
full sun to partial shade
red
August
Red Switch Grass Zone 3
This grass produces medium green blades which are red tipped early in the year and turn into a spectacular burgundy colour by mid summer. The form is dense and very upright.
PHALARIS - Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’ 50cm x 75cm
full sun to partial shade
Variegated Ribbon Grass
tan, showy
August
Zone 2
This is excellent for massing and the variegated foliage remains bright and clean all summer.
Phalaris arundinacea ‘Feesey’ 60cm x 75cm
Red Switch Grass
full sun to partial shade
tan, showy
Strawberries & Cream Ribbon Grass August
Zone 2
This newer selection of Ribbon Grass provides a nice shade of pink in the variegation in spring and early summer. It also maintains an upright growth habit.
SCHIZACHYRIUM - Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Prairie Blues’ 90cm x 40cm
full sun
silvery blue
Prairie Blues Little Bluestem July and August
Zone 3
This grass cultivar has a great, upright form with greyish blue, narrow blades. It takes on an orange hue in the fall which compliments the fluffy, silvery seedheads. Excellent for dry and eroded sites.
Prairie Blues Little Bluestem
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Autumn Fern
Tatting Fern
FERNS ATHYRIUM - Lady Fern Athyrium filix-femina 30cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
Lady Fern Zone 3
Bright green, lacy fronds form dense little clumps.
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Frizelliae’ 30cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
Tatting Fern Zone 3
This low-growing and soft-textured fern forms a compact clump with bright green fronds that look like beaded, lacy embroidery. It prefers well-drained but moist locations.
Athyrium x ‘Ghost’ 60cm x 45cm
partial to full shade
Ghost Fern
Ghost Fern Zone 3
This cross between Athyrium filix-femina and nipponicum has frosted apple-green fronds that seem to glow in the shade. The stems are purple and have a strong upright habit.
DRYOPTERIS - Wood Fern Dryopteris erythrosora 40cm x 40cm
full sun to full shade
Autumn Fern Zone 4
Compact habit, new young fronds are coppery-pink, contrasting well with old green fronds.
Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Barnesii’ 75cm x 35cm
full sun to full shade
Narrow Male Fern Zone 2
This great upright fern produces long fronds of delicate looking foliage that has good durability and maintains a tidy habit. It has a ruffled appearance and is also great in floral arrangements.
Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Crispa’ 30cm x 30cm
full sun to full shade
Narrow Male Fern
Crinkled Male Fern Zone 2
An easy woodland fern which tolerates a fair bit of sun. Triangular fronds of lacy dark green leaves with ruffled edges; upright and compact.
MATTEUCIA - Ostrich Fern 90cm x 40cm
partial to full shade
Native Fern
FERNS
Matteucia struthiopteris
Zone 2
This native fern still grows wild along riverbanks and in shaded woods and is a wonderful addition to the back of a shaded garden. Lacy green foliage is most appreciated when massed together.
Crinkled Male Fern
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Native Fern
VEGETABLES BROCCOLI Packman
Fruit size: 20cm
Days to Harvest: 48
Get ready to bring in a bumper crop with this robust broccoli – the plants produce huge yields of massive, 20 cm heads covered with domes of delicious, medium sized beads.
Packman Broccoli
CUCUMBER Burpless #26 30cm x 125cm
Fruit size: 25cm
Days to Harvest: 60
This great burpless variety has smooth, dark green fruit and grows on a very compact structure.
Patio Snacker 30cm x 125cm
Fruit size: 20cm
Days to Harvest: 39
Short vining plant is well-branched and high-yielding, producing dark green fruits with great flavour and a nice crunch. Fast growing and vigorous in the garden.
Salad Crop
30cm x 150cm
Fruit size: 20cm
Days to Harvest: 62
Compact plants produce uniform, tasty, dark green fruit. Good for growing on fences or trellises.
Salad Crop Cucumber
EGGPLANT Patio Baby
40cm x 30cm
Fruit size: 9cm
Days to Harvest: 45
This unique, high-yielding, compact variety produces individual sized eggplants very early with a wide harvest window. The plants are thornless for easy harvest. Excellent for patio gardens.
Satin Moon 50cm x 70cm
Fruit size: 15-20cm
Days to Harvest: 50
Expect big, bushy plants that bear large oval fruit that are smooth and firm. Excellent fruit quality.
GROUND CHERRIES Aunt Molly’s 50cm x 50cm
Patio Baby Eggplant
Fruit size: 1-2cm
Days to Harvest: 70
Delicious tropical taste in an attractive paper wrapper! Ground cherries are very sweet and taste a bit like pineapples. Can be used in preserves, pies, over ice-cream, or eaten fresh. The fruit from these prolific plants can be stored for 3-4 weeks after harvesting.
LETTUCE Alfresco Mix
30cm x 30cm
Days to Harvest: 14-21
Grow your own truly garden-fresh salads! This colourful and nutricious mix includes red and green leaf lettuces with arugula, endive, and radicchio to give a true Mediterranean flavour and look.
Endless Summer Mix
30cm x 30cm
Days to Harvest: 14-21
This terrific mix is blended for heat tolerance so you can enjoy salad all summer long. It is an all lettuce mix including red and green varieties.
MELON
Alfresco Mix Lettuce
Sugar Cube
30cm x 150cm
Fruit size: 908 gram
Days to Harvest: 81
Each plant produces multiple 2-lb cantaloupes with deep orange flesh that measures a sweet 14% sugar content on the Brix scale. Plus, Sugar Cube has excellent disease resistance and shelf life.
Sugar Cube Melon
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PEPPER SWEET BELL PEPPER Admiral
Fruit size: 11x11cm
Days to Harvest: 80
Strong plants with good fruit cover produce continuous harvests of great tasting blocky, fourlobed yellow peppers for fresh eating, grilling, and cooking. Can harvest green 2-3 weeks earlier.
Better Belle II
Fruit size: 10x13cm
Days to Harvest: 70
These peppers are ready to harvest early, producing tasty, thick-walled fruit as big as 13 cm across. Compact and vigorous, these plants are high-yielding even when grown in patio pots. Fruit matures from green to deep orange, making an attractive addition to salads and veggie trays.
Big Bertha
Fruit size: 18x10cm
Admiral Pepper
Days to Harvest: 72
Big Bertha produces thick-walled, crisp peppers that are extremely sweet. Up to 7 in. (19 cm) long, the fruit matures from dark green to shiny red. They don’t produce many seeds, making them excellent for slicing, as well as stuffing and salads.
Nikita
Fruit size: 8x10cm
Days to Harvest: 65
Glowing red-orange peppers are loaded with flavour. Blocky, thick-walled fruit holds its crispiness even when cooked at high heat. Well branched plants produce early and prolifically.
Red Belt
Fruit size: 7x13cm
Days to Harvest: 55
Nikita Pepper
Produces plenty of large, true red Lamuyo peppers and performs well through the summer heat.
HOT PEPPER Gong Bao
Fruit size: 10x1cm
Days to Harvest: 85
These slender, thin-walled peppers have a pungent flavour and are good eaten fresh or cooked. Fruit is easy to dry and use throughout the year. Very productive plants set fruit continuously.
Giant Ristra
Fruit size: 16x4cm
Days to Harvest: 80
High yields of uniformly shaped fruit are good for fresh, roasted, or dried use. This has the look of a more mild pepper but is quite hot like a cayenne. String together for drying or ornamental use. All-America Selections Winner.
Hungarian Hot Wax
Fruit size: 14x3cm
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper
Days to Harvest: 70
In less than three months you can begin harvesting these versatile, yellow-to-red peppers. These hot, tapered fruits are great for pickling or drying, using in salsa or adding spice to any recipe.
Jalafuego
Fruit size: 10x5cm
Days to Harvest: 70
Large, strong plants bear super-pungent peppers. The extra long length is suitable for growing conditions that might limit the size of other hot peppers.
Mosquetero
Fruit size: 15x7cm
Days to Harvest: 90
Slightly flat, tapered peppers are very large, smooth and two-lobed. Good shape for stuffing with mild to moderate heat for making salsa or chili. Dark green skin colour.
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Jalafuego Pepper
Mosquetero Pepper
SWEET PEPPER Carmen
Fruit size: 15x6cm
Days to Harvest: 65
Distinctive, tapered Italian bull’s horn style fruit. Very sweet raw or cooked. Earlier and more adapable than other Italian peppers. All-America Selections Winner.
Flavorburst Hybrid
Carmen Pepper
Fruit size: 13x10cm
Days to Harvest: 72
Delightfully sweet and juicy. These easy-to-grow peppers produce a bountiful harvest of golden fruit. You might need to stake your plants if the stalks begin to bend.
Mama Mia Giallo
Fruit size: 20x4cm
Days to Harvest: 85
Long tapered fruits are easy to peel for fresh eating, roasting, and grilling. The plants are spacesaving with a compact and bushy habit. All-America Selections Winner.
SQUASH ACORN (WINTER SQUASH) Honey Bear
50cm x 125cm
Fruit size: 10cm
Days to Harvest: 90
Sweet, single-serving sized squash on compact, bush-type plants - good for small space gardens. All-America Selections Winner.
Mama Mia Giallo Pepper
Taybelle
40cm x 200cm
Fruit size: 17cm
Days to Harvest: 72
High quality, mildew resistant acorn squash matures from dark green to jet black. Semi-bush plants are good for higher density planting.
BUTTERNUT (WINTER SQUASH) Honeynut
40cm x 250cm
Fruit size: 13cm
Days to Harvest: 85
The first widely available small-fruited butternut squash in a high-germinating, uniform strain. Higher yielding than traditional butternuts with sweet, individual-size squash.
SPAGHETTI (WINTER SQUASH) Tivoli
50cm x 150cm
Honey Bear Squash
Fruit size: 24cm
Days to Harvest: 98
The first bush-type spaghetti squash - short vines make this a real spacesaver! Smooth, lightyellow exterior with creamy, easy-to-shred flesh. All-America Selections Winner.
ZUCCHINI (SUMMER SQUASH) Ball’s Zucchini 60cm x 125cm
Fruit size: 18cm
Days to Harvest: 48
Extra-early, proven performer with exceptionally high yields of slender, straight, glossy green fruit.
Brice
60cm x 125cm
Fruit size: 10cm
Days to Harvest: 45
High yields of round zucchinis that are light green with large white freckles. Harvest small; ideal for gourmet cooking. Good disease resistance.
SWISS CHARD
Honeynut Squash
Bright Lights
30cm x 30cm
Days to Harvest: 60
This stunning mix produces delicious, mildly flavoured stems in yellow, gold, orange, pink, violet, green, red, and even striped! The tender bronze to dark green leaves are best harvested young for salads or eaten like spinach or beet greens. All-America Selections Winner.
Brice Zucchini
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TOMATO BEEFSTEAK tomato Big Beef
Fruit size: 325g
Days to Harvest: 73
Extra meaty with a true homegrown flavor and just the right balance of sugars and acids. Big Beef produces extra-large, “beefy” fruit and the large, vigorous and disease-resistant plants are quite manageable when staked or grown in large cages. All-America Selections Winner.
Big Brandy
Fruit size: 400g
Days to Harvest: 80
This Heirloom Marriage™ variety is a cross between Big Dwarf and Brandywine and results in great flavoured pink flesh and great yields throughout the season.
Chef’s Choice Orange
Fruit size: 400g
Chef’s Choice Orange Tomato
Days to Harvest: 75
This quick-finish, crack-resistant hybrid variety comes from the popular heirloom Amana Orange. Excellent bright orange colour holds without fading even in cooking. Superior taste and texture for an early-maturing variety with high yields. All-America Selections Winner.
Supersteak Hybrid
Fruit size: 500g
Days to Harvest: 80
Producing fruits as large as 2 lbs. (908 g), Supersteak Hybrid is a giant among tomatoes. Smooth skin and a meaty texture make it perfect for sandwiches. One slice covers the whole thing!
SMALL-FRUITED tomato Fantastico
Orange Zinger Tomato Fruit size: 250g
Days to Harvest: 78
This early grape tomato variety is late blight resistant and produces up to 350 tomatoes per plant. The long clusters are held out from the plant for easy harvesting. All-America Selections Winner.
Orange Zinger
Fruit size: 26g
Days to Harvest: 60
This crack-resistant variety offers more usable fruit than previous orange varieties. Dark orange, 4cm cherry tomatoes have big, well-balanced sweet flavour.
Rapunzel
Fruit size: 25g
Days to Harvest: 68
Unique, long cascading trusses hold up to 40 very sweet, bright red cherry tomatoes per truss.
Terenzo
Perfect Flame Tomato Fruit size: 20g
Days to Harvest: 56
Low-growing, trailing plant holds up well in summer heat and produces big yields of sweet, crackresistant, 3cm cherry tomatoes. All-America Selections Winner.
sALAD AND PASTE tomato Perfect Flame
Fruit size: 125g
Days to Harvest: 70
This Heirloom Marriage™ variety is a cross between Peron and Flamme. Terrific trusses of consistent and blemish free fruit are produced from mid-summer until well into the fall season.
Supremo
Fruit size: 200g
Days to Harvest: 68
Compact plants yield many uniform, elongated, extra-large fruit that are firm and red. Concentrated production period. Widely adpted; sets well in hot weather.
Supremo Tomato
sLICER tomato Burpee’s Big Boy® 45cm x 120cm
Fruit size: 240g
Days to Harvest: 78
A long-time best seller with firm, smooth, red fruit; great flavour; excellent quality. It was introduced back in 1949 and has continued to be a favourite since then for heavy yields of great fruit.
Better Boy
Fruit size: 350g
Days to Harvest: 70
One Better Boy plant once yielded more than 340 lbs of fruit, earning it a Guinness World Record! You may not pick that much from your own plant, but plan on growing plenty of big, bright red fruits perfect for slicing, canning, and sauces.
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Better Boy Tomato
Carmello
Fruit size: 300g
Days to Harvest: 75
This high-yielding French slicing variety has a good sugar/acid balance, nice round shape, juicy interior, and crack-resistant skin. Glowing orange colour adds a great new dimension.
Genuwine
Fruit size: 300g
Days to Harvest: 75
This Heirloom Marriage™ variety is a cross between Costoluto Genovese and Brandywine. It ripens about two weeks earlier than Brandywine and has lovely, consistent fruit.
Carmello Tomato
Homeslice
Fruit size: 170g
Days to Harvest: 63
The perfect slicer tomato for containers and small gardens. The early, compact, and mounding plants produce bountiful harvests of round fruit with true tomatoe flavour.
GRAFTED tomato BUMPER CROP Black Krim Grafted Tomato
Fruit size: 325g
Days to Harvest: 80
A dark maroon, medium-sized beefsteak with wonderfully rich flavor. Delicate skin and juicy, green-tinted flesh complete the package!
BUMPER CROP Brandywine Red Grafted Tomato
Genuwine Tomato
Fruit size: 400g
Days to Harvest: 78
This is one of the most known and best-tasting heirloom varieties. Very vigorous plants bear delicious thin-skinned fruit that is flavorful but not acidic.
BUMPER CROP Indigo Kumquat Grafted Tomato
Fruit size: 30g
Days to Harvest: 75
Tangerine-orange, grape-shaped tomatoes have sweet, well-balanced flavour with plenty of vitamin A and anthocyanins. Kumquat can produce up to eight crack-resistant fruits per cluster.
BUMPER CROP Indigo Rose Grafted Tomato
Fruit size: 65g
Days to Harvest: 75
The first true purple tomato (almost jet black) is bred by Dr. Jim Myers of Oregon State University. As it ripens, the underside turns from green to a rosy red. Each 5cm tomato has a strong, acidic flavour and when sliced it looks just like a plum with deep red flesh. Very vigorous producer.
BUMPER CROP Indigo Sun Grafted Tomato
BUMPER CROP Indigo Kumquat Tomato
Fruit size: 25g
Days to Harvest: 72
Small yellow cherry tomatoes combine acids and sugars for pleasant, aromatic flavour. Fruit has indigo pigmentation on the shoulders and around the crown, indicating healthy anthocyanins.
BUMPER CROP Mortgage Lifter Grafted Tomato
Fruit size: 600g
Days to Harvest: 80
Huge tomatoes are consistent winners in taste tests. Fruit is rish and meaty with few seeds and is excellent for slicing as well as salsas.
BUMPER CROP San Marzano Grafted Tomato
Fruit size: 150g
Days to Harvest: 65
This is the perfect paste tomato! Long, blocky fruits are easy to seed and leave plenty of meat for a first-class paste or sauce. It is also delicious canned or dried.
WATERMELON Crimson Sweet
BUMPER CROP Indigo Sun Tomato
BUMPER CROP Mortgage Lifter Tomato
40cm x 300cm
Fruit size: 7-11kg
Days to Harvest: 90
Dark and light green striped, oval fruit are 25-30cm long and delightfully sweet and juicy. Very productive with each plant producing 3-5 large fruits.
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HERBS BALM Lemon
Height: 30cm
Fresh leaves burst of lemon when squeezed. A truly delightful tea made from the dried leaves is our favourite anytime tea as it both stimulates the heart and calms the nerves.
BASIL African Blue
Height: 60cm
This unusual variety is loved for its attractive purplish-blue cast, strong growth habit, and sweet camphor scent. Leaf veins, flower spikes and stems are purple while the rest is green.
Boxwood
African Blue Basil
Height: 30cm
This compact, small-leafed herb looks like a typical boxwood, and makes a highly ornamental and fragrant edging for the patio or a container by the patio door. It’s great for pesto, too!
Emerald Frills
Height: 45cm
Distinctive ruffled foliage gives a unique look to this new variety. The plants are easy to grow and have a late flowering habit which makes for nice long harvests. Excellent spicy flavour.
Envigor™
Height: 60cm
This excellent genovese basil has large leaves and intense flavour. This variety also has the benefit of resistance to the three msot common diseases to affect basil. A Richters variety.
Pesto Perpetuo
Height: 60cm
Emerald Frills Basil
This basil not only produces copious amounts of leaves for cooking but also is easy on the eye. It has creamy white variegated leaves and a columnar habit. It does not flower and will not bolt.
Red Rosie
Height: 45cm
This is a uniform and compact variety with a nice red colour on slightly cupped leaves. It is great for containers or in-ground planting.
Ruby Frills
Height: 45cm
Purple ruffled foliage keeps giving great spicy flavour all throughout the summer. The plants are easy to grow and have a late flowering habit which makes for nice long harvests.
Siam Queen Thai
Height: 75cm
This very regal looking plant has dense deep purple inflorescences contrasting with the dark green leaves. Spicy anise-licorice aroma and flavour; excellent served fresh. All-America Selections Winner.
Sweet Dani Lemon
Pesto Perpetuo Basil
Height: 55cm
Whether its terrific lemony flavor or long-lasting ornamental shows you’re looking for, this plant fits the bill. Vigorous and fast-growing, Sweet Dani adds more flavor in culinary usage, thanks to up to 75% more total essential oils than standard lemon basil varieties. All-America Selections Winner.
Sweet Italian Large Leaf
Height: 60cm
This is THE authentic Neapolitan Basil for Italian cuisine, especially pesto. You can use it fresh or dried. This plant is a warrior in the garden, where it repels pests including aphids, mites and tomato hornworms.
Sweet Mammoth
Height: 50cm
This lettuce-leaf variety from Italy grows ruffled leaves as large as your hand, delivering a very strong flavor that’s perfect for sauces, pesto, and even fresh on a sandwich. Try growing this basil on a sunny windowsill - it loves filtered light. Remove flowers to encourage leaf production.
Sweet Nufar
Red Rosie Basil
Height: 60cm
These high-yielding plants have big, dark green, textured leaves that are great for blending up a batch of tasty pesto, or used fresh to enhance tomato dishes, salads and more. Count on reliable season-long performance as this plant is durable and disease resistant.
Try Basil
Height: 60cm
Now you can grow and sell three popular basils in one... and gardeners will love the variety! Each pot contains a balanced blend of Genovese, serrated, and dark red basils. These uniform plants ship well, look good at retail and are a great component for mixed containers.
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Siam Queen Thai Basil
BORAGE Borage
Height: 60cm
These flowers just make you feel happy, whether you’re eating them or using them to decorate a cake. Try adding chopped young leaves and flowers to salads or summer drinks. The flowers have a gentle cucumber taste and are refreshing in the heat of summer.
CALENDULA Calypso Orange
Borage
Height: 25cm
This neat, compact variety was developed for gardens, but it is high in faradiols which are believed to be responsible for calendula’s anti-inflammatory activity. In the garden, Calypso Orange provides a continuous display of large flowers with bright, clean orange colour and dark centres.
CARAWAY Annual Caraway
Height: 50cm
These spicy seeds add European character to cabbage dishes, including coleslaw and especially sauerkraut. They have often been used in ryebread, buns and cakes, as well as in soups and stews. Fresh leaves, used as a garnish, add flavour to vegetables.
CATNIP Lemony
Height: 40cm
While some varieties have a faint scent resembling lemon, here is a lemon catnip that truly smells of lemons. What a wonderful way to sip tea before bedtime to help you sleep!
Calypso Orange Calendula
CHAMOMILE German
Height: 50cm
This classic produces cheery masses of white flowers which as often used to decorate food and drinks, but it is loved most for the delicious tea made from the flowers. Excellent with spearmint.
CHIVES Garlic
Height: 60cm
This popular and attractive Asian herb has garlic-flavored leaves that can be enjoyed fresh or dried. The plants will tolerate light shade, but try for full sun and be sure to harvest the stem almost all the way to the ground to ensure this herb produces new stems.
Onion
Lemony Catnip
Height: 30cm
Chives make an attractive edging for any flower or vegetable garden and are a versatile kitchen herb that’s excellent for seasoning a wide array of recipes. Chives grow well in gardens or patio containers with tall, green, grasslike leaves ending in purple pom-pom flowers.
CILANTRO Santo Cilantro
Height: 40cm
One of the most popular fresh herbs, this cilantro is fast growing and slow to bolt, so you can harvest later into the season. Its unmistakable sharp scent and taste have made it the staple herb in salsa and other Mexican dishes. The leaves can be cut at any time for use in cooking.
CUMIN Cumin
Height: 25cm
Fragrant, ferny foliage can be used while young for salads. This plant grows best in warm areas and will produce seed even in northern areas if started early.
Fernleaf Dill
DILL Fernleaf
Height: 35cm
The perfect patio container dill! Unlike taller, floppy varieties, these dwarf, compact plants do not need staking and won’t topple over. Add in later flowering and lush, dark green leaves, and you’ve got plants that look great all season. Use it fresh, frozen and dried to enjoy the taste all year long.
FEVERFEW Feverfew
Height: 50cm
Research indicates that a few leaves of feverfew infused in a tea or eaten in a sandwich daily reduce the number and severity of migraine attacks in some sufferers. Additional benefits include a sense of well-being, lack of tension and relief from arthritis.
Feverfew
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LAVENDER Ellagance Purple
Height: 30cm
Great as a garden plant and for drying and arranging with rich green foliage and large, elegant flowers that bloom all summer and attract butterflies. It makes a fragrant addition to flower arrangments with dense, upright flowers on sturdy stems.
LEMONGRASS Lemongrass
Height: 25cm
This attractive grass is used in Asian cuisine to add a distinctive sweet and sour flavour. The leaves and stalks can be used fresh or dried and kept for off-season use.
Ellagance Purple Lavender
MARJORAM Sweet Marjoram
Height: 45cm
Marjoram is sweeter and spicier than oregano but used in much the same way. This herb is great combined with garlic, onion, thyme, or basil and you can even harvest the flowers for salads. Used fresh or dried, its leaves are perfect for salads, dressings, lamb dishes, and soups.
MINT Chocolate
Height: 40cm
Chocolate mint is very similar in form and appearance to peppermint, but on closer inspection one will detect a faint sweet scent reminding of a minty chocolate treat at dessert time.
Mojito
Height: 40cm
This is clearly different from most other mints -- its scent and flavour are agreeably mild and warm, not pungent nor overly sweet like other mints. Like all mints it is easy to grow and will happily provide more than enough fresh sprigs for your drinks and dishes.
Orange
Lemongrass
Height: 30cm
People love this variety for its very special fragrance. Its hint of citrus is tantalizing in fruit punches, teas and potpourris. The oil is an ingredient in chartreuse and perfumes.
Peppermint
Height: 15cm
Peppermint is easy to grow and spreads quickly, so try it in a patio container or even a container “planted” in the garden. It’s best as a dried herb with vegetables, as a garnish, in sauces and combined with other herbs to make tea. This wonderfully aromatic mint also makes great potpourri.
Pineapple Variegated
Height: 45cm
This is considered one of the most attractive mints with white streaks that vary with the season. Another benefit is a flavour that is completely unique, a pineapple taste that combines well with dishes using ham, fruit cups or fruit salads.
Spearmint
Mojito Mint
Height: 15cm
Perfect for cooking or as a garnish, spearmint is best fresh, harvested as soon as you see it bloom. It spreads vigorously through its roots making it difficult to maintain in a garden, so we recommend growing it in pots. Use its flavorful leaves with vegetables and in any summer drink.
OREGANO Common
Height: 90cm
This versatile culinary herb is widely used, most often dried, in Italian dishes, tomato sauce, pizza, fish and salad dressing. Oregano requires little maintenance and makes an excellent edging plant or ground covering even in dry garden spots.
Greek
Height: 50cm
Pineapple Variegated Mint
This is the herb that is synonymous with pizza and tomato sauce, as well as Italian dishes, fish, and salad dressings. The wild spice of ancient Greece, this was originally grown only for medicinal use but is used by today’s gardener for warm and spicy flavor that is stronger than regular oregano.
Hopley’s Purple
Height: 50cm
A great ornamental variety that features mild oregano flavour with the bonus of tiny purple blooms in late summer and fall. It has great tolerance for heat and drought once established.
Hot & Spicy
Height: 50cm
This very flavourful variety makes a great addition to Mexican dishes and can also be used as a substitute for regular oregano but with only about half of the amount required.
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Hot & Spicy Oregano
PARSLEY Italian Dark Single
Height: 40cm
This herb’s flat, deeply cut dark green leaves are very flavorful and attractive in any herb garden. It can be used for flavoring meat, soups and salads but is most widely used as a garnish. It grows well in sun or part shade, and adds texture to mixed containers.
Triple Curled
Italian Dark Single Parsley
Height: 30cm
This parsley’s wonderful flavor and its excellent source of vitamins and minerals make it an herb garden favorite. It is fast growing and produces closely curled dark leaves. When mature, it holds for a long time, making harvesting easy. Use as a flavoring or garnish.
ROSEMARY Arp
Height: 50cm
This is a very durable variety and gives great displays of pale blue flowers over the greyish foliage. It provides a wonderful accent in stews, breads, vegetables and meats.
Barbeque
Height: 90cm
Produces nice long, straight branches that can be cut to skewer lengths to grill meats, veggies, and even fruits such as strawberries or pineapple. The savoury essence of rosemary comes through beautifully without overpowering the food.
Blue Spires
Barbeque Rosemary
Height: 60cm
This vigorous, cold-hardy rosemary boasts lovely lavender-blue flowers, a dense upright habit and good disease resistance. The aroma is gentle and soothing and a great addition to any herb garden.
Common
Height: 60cm
A very versatile and popular herb, rosemary makes a beautiful ornamental plant, as well as great culinary seasoning with exceptionally flavorful leaves. Clip individual rosemary leaves or stem tips as needed, and use for flavoring meats, poultry and potatoes.
SALVIA Garden
Height: 60cm
Sage is one of the best garden herbs because when protected, it will grow into a sturdy perennial shrub in many climates. The leaves are best when harvested before or just after blooming. Use fresh or dried with poultry, sausages, meats and vegetables.
Pineapple
Pineapple Sage
Height: 50cm
This variety has a fabulous pineapple scent and brilliant red flowers. It is useful in drinks, chicken dishes, cheese and in jams and jellies. Grow indoors as a houseplant in good light settings.
Tricolor
Height: 40cm
Marbled green, white, and purple leaves provide colour in herb gardens and flavour to many popular dishes. The aromatic foliage is delightful either fresh or dried.
SAVORY Summer
Height: 40cm
The peppery-tasting leaves of this plant are wonderful for seasoning lamb dishes as well as various poultry and fowl dishes common in Atlantic Canada. A light sprinkling on a salad is a nice touch.
SORREL Profusion®
Tricolor Sage
Profusion® Sorrel
Height: 40cm
Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is bland in itself. Profusion is a major improvement over standard varieties because it does not flower or go to seed at all. Produces bushels of tender, fleshy leaves all season long. Soothing to the digestive tract.
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STEVIA Sweet Leaf
Height: 60cm
The incredibly sweet leaves of this South American native are an herbal alternative to sugar and are up to 30 times sweeter. Each bushy, high-yielding plant yields close to 250 g of dried leaves.
TARRAGON French
Height: 90cm
This classic herb has dark green, shiny leaves with a distinctive flavour. Requires light, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
French Tarragon
THYME English
Height: 25cm
This variety is a perennial favourite in the kitchen with versatile seasoning that is good for soups, poultry, fish, vegetables, and sauces.
Orange Spice™
Height: 35cm
Wonderful orange and spice scent, a rare combination in the world of herbs. The remarkably strong clear orange flavour lingers in the mouth pleasingly without the harsh after taste of other thymes. This has all manner of possibilities in the kitchen and in tea.
Summer
Height: 30cm
This is a handsome, low-growing plant with aromatic leaves used to flavor meats, poultry, stews, sauces, soups and dressings. Harvest mid-June through mid-July. Leaves are used fresh or dried. Thyme is excellent in patio containers and is virtually free of pests and disease.
English Thyme
VERBENA Lemon
Height: 90cm
This essentail herb has sweet, strongly lemon-flavoured leaves that blend well with most other tea herbs. Leaves enhance all drinks, salads, jellies, sauces, soups, fish or meat dishes and desserts which call for lemon as an ingredient or a garnish.
Lemon Verbena
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