Nursery Catalog 2016 Aquatic Plant Floating Plant Water Hyacinth

Nursery Catalog 2016 Aquatic Plant Floating Plant Water Hyacinth Floating Part to full sun Eichornia crassipes major; Nearly transparent, intense lavender-blue flowers stand well above the foliage; blooms best when the plants are crowded; does wonders for dirty pond water. Pistia stratiotes; Shell Flower; Unique light green lettuce-like foliage; does best in moving water; the long white feathery rootlets dangle in the water and provide a good spawning medium for fish. Lavender-blue - 3-10 tall Indefinite width Floating Plant Water Lettuce Part to full sun 1-6 tall Floating Hardy Bog & Marginal Plant Equisetum hyemale Moist to 4" of water above soil. 4 Dark green jointed stems. Very distinctive. Moist to 4" of water. Hardy Bog & Marginal Plant Pontaderia cordata Blue Pickerel Rush Moist to 10" of water above soil. 4 Native variety with slick, broad dark green foliage. Bright lavender-blue flowers. Easy to grow. Moist to 10" of water Horsetail Rush; Common Horsetail Part to full sun 3' tall Part to full sun Hardy Bog & Marginal Plant Thalia dealbata Purple Thalia Part to full sun Purple Moist to 6" of water above soil. 5 Blue-green canna-like foliage with thin wands of purple flowers. Moist to 6" of water. Lavender-blue Hardy Bog & Marginal Plant Typha laxmanii Graceful Cattail Part to full sun 4'-6' tall Moist to 1' of water above soil. 3 A beautiful cattail with its thin leaves and catkins. Moist to 1' of water. Hardy Water Lily Pink 18"+ of water above soil. Double pink blooms. All hardy water lilies are day blooming. Hardy Water Lily Red 18"+ of water above soil. Double rosy red blooms. All hardy water lilies are day blooming. Hardy Water Lily Yellow 18"+ of water above soil. Double yellow blooms. All hardy water lilies are day blooming. Part to full sun Part to full sun Part to full sun Submerged Plants Anacharis Part to full sun 1 + tall In 1'+ of water. Elodea canadensis; This tropical oxygenator resembles green feather dusters; often used in aquariums; may overwinter in water gardens. Pink -EF Red -EF Yellow -EF Indefinite width 1'-2' wide 1'-2' tall 1'-2' wide 2'-5' tall 2'-4' wide 2'-4' wide Indefinite width Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 1 of 29

Aquatic Plant Submerged Plants Bacopa Part to full sun 1 + tall In 1'+ of water. Small light green foliage with tiny white flowers. Submerged Plants Parrot Feather Part to full sun 1 + tall In 3"+ of water. 6 Myriophyllum aquatica; Feathery medium green foliage grows above and below the surface; wonderful to soften the edge of a container water garden; zone 6. Indefinite width Indefinite width Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 2 of 29

Conifer Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzii Columnaris' Green Columnar Juniper Full sun 15'-18' tall Well-drained soil. 4 to 9 Attractive, upright, pyramidal form highlighted by crisp bright green foliage on dense, tight branches. An evergreen prized for its versatility as a screen or background planting. Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana Gold Lace' Gold Tip Pfitzer Full sun 5' tall Well-drained soil. 4 Gracefully branched shrub has gray-green foliage splashed with bright golden yellow on the new growth. Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' Spartan Junier Full sun 15' tall Well-drained soil. 5 to 9 Handsome, rapidly growing evergreen forms a densely branched column of rich green foliage, perfect for a screen or windbreak. Excellent sheared for topiary. Durable- tolerates heat, cold, and drought. Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' Juniper Full sun 1' tall Well-drained soil. 4 Silver-blue foliage on a widely spreading plant. Foliage retains its rich color all year long. Superior blue foliage coloring makes this evergreen a truly outstanding landscape addition. Useful as a specimen for accent, a large scale groundcover, or for a bank planting. 5'-8' wide 10' wide 3'-5' wide 6'-8' wide Juniperus sabina var. tamariscifolia 'New Blue' Tamarix Juniper Full sun 18' to 30' tall Well-drained soil. 3 to 7 Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' Juniper Full sun 10'-15' tall Well-drained soil. 4 Broad pyramidal form. Excellent for screens, hedges, or as a background plant. Silver-blue foliage all year long. Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Sea of Gold' Pfitzer Juniper Full sun 3' tall Well-drained soil. 3 to 9 Outstanding lacy, golden-yellow foliage makes this compact evergreen an excellent choice as a colorful accent. Color is retained and deepens in winter better than other gold-tipped varieties. Excellent choice for mass plantings, along foundations, fence lines, driveways, and island plantings. 10' wide 4'-6' wide Miniature & Dwarf Evergreen Collection Part to full sun height varies Well-drained soil. 5 or 6 This collection will be a delight for your rock garden or railroad garden. Perfect little evergreens to fit in all the tight spaces in your garden! Various varieties of Juniper, Spruce, and Arborvitae, as well as a few broadleaf evergreens will be offered in this unique collection! An easily transplantable, tough, and rapid growing Pine. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, moisture levels, and other growing conditions. 4' wide Width varies Pinus thunbergiana Japanese Black Pine Full sun 60'-80' tall Well-drained soil. 5 20'-40' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 3 of 29

Conifer Taxus media 'Densiformis' Dense Spreading Yew Part to full shade Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 Dense, low spreading shrub is excellent for foundation, hedge, screen, or border plantings. Dark green foliage with scarlet berries. Tolerates shearing well. Versatile and durable. 4'-6' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 4 of 29

Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic' Black Chokeberry Part to full sun Moist, well-drained soil. 3 Fragrant white flowers in the spring give way to large clusters of dark purple-black berries that persist throughout the season. Waxy, dark green leaves turn a brilliant red and purple. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and site conditions. Azalea 'Bloom-A-Thon Lavender' Azalea Part to full shade Bright deep lavender Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 6 to 9 Why settle for just a week or two of flowers when you can enjoy up to five months of blooms? Large, bright deep lavender flowers appear in April, then rebloom in early July, continuing through fall until hard frost. Even high summer temperatures don't stop this beauty from producing loads of late summer and fall flowers. The evergreen foliage is disease resistant, and maintains excellent color year-round. Flowering lasts for 4 to 6 weeks in spring, and then intermittently in summer and fall. Why settle for just a week or two of flowers when you can enjoy up to five months of blooms? Large double pink flowers appear in April, then rebloom in early July, continuing through fall until hard frost. Even high summer temperatures don't stop this beauty from producing loads of late summer and fall flowers. The evergreen foliage is disease resistant, and maintains excellent color year-round. Flowering lasts for 4 to 6 weeks in spring, and then intermittently in summer and fall. & M-L Azalea 'Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double' Azalea Part to full shade Medium pink Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 6 to 9 Azalea 'Bloom-A-Thon Red' Azalea Part to full shade Red Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 6 to 9 Why settle for just a week or two of flowers when you can enjoy up to five months of blooms? Large red flowers appear in April, then rebloom in early July, continuing through fall until hard frost. Even high summer temperatures don't stop this beauty from producing loads of late summer and fall flowers. The evergreen foliage is disease resistant, and maintains excellent color year-round. Flowering lasts for 4 to 6 weeks in spring, and then intermittently in summer and fall. Azalea 'Girard Fuchsia' Azalea Part shade Purple-red Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 5 Bright purple-red flowers. Evergreen foliage turns brilliant deep red in the fall. Azalea 'Girard Hot Shot' Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 5 Single fiery orange-red blooms. Evergreen foliage turns brilliant orange-red in the fall. Azalea 'Girard Rose' Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 5 Hot rose flowers. Evergreen foliage turns brilliant deep red in the fall. Bright golden yellow foliage. Bright orange to red fall color. Part shade Part shade M-L Orange-red M-L Hot rose Mid spring Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' Golden Barberry Full sun Yellow Berberis thunbergii 'Bonanza Gold' Barberry 'Bogozam' Full sun Yellow Bright gold foliage on plants with a dense mounded habit. 4'-7' tall 3'-5' wide 30" tall, 42"-54" tall 3' tall 18" tall 3' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 5 of 29

Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ruby' Barberry Full sun Yellow to 8 A slow-growing, compact Barberry with striking coral-red foliage accented by a golden margin. Great for mass plantings or as an eyecatching color contrast in the landscape. Its compact growth habit makes it a low maintenance selection. Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket' Barberry Full sun Light yellow to 8 An exciting barberry variety selected for its upright, columnar form, in addition to foliage colors in vivid shades of coral-red and orange. New growth emerges radiant with orange-red tones deepening to dark red. Bright orange-red autumn foliage. Light yellow flowers in the spring are followed by small crimson fruit. Foliage hues intensify in the fall to ruby red, making it light up the landscape. Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow' Barberry Full sun Yellow Colorful rose and pink mottled foliage matures to a deep purple. Remarkable hot pinkish purple autumn foliage actually glows. Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Gold Pillar' Barberry Full sun Yellow Similar in shape to 'Helmond Pillar', but with bright golden foliage and red new growth. Great garden architecture. Bright orange-red autumn foliage is stunning. Proven to be burn resistant in side by side tests with other yellow leaved barberries. Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Mini Saffron' Barberry Part to full sun Yellow Are you looking for an easy-to-grow, small plant that is colorful all season? This is it! Bright yellow foliage shows hints of orange in the new growth. Foliage turns orange-red in the fall. Unlike other yellow leafed barberry, it is very burn-resistant, and does well even in the heat of summer. Buxus 'Green Mountain' Boxwood Part to full sun 3'-5' tall Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 A fine compact, dense, slow growing, evergreen boxwood. Bright green summer color softens to a golden winter color. Extremely hardy. Buxus 'Green Velvet' Boxwood Part to full sun 2'-3' tall Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Dark green foliage on globe-shaped plants. Maintains its color in the winter. Slow growing plants are well suited for a low hedge. Buxus microphylla koreana 'Wintergreen' Korean Boxwood Part to full sun 2' tall Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Fragrant flowers in mid spring. Bright green foliage becomes coppery to bronze-green in the winter. Small, dense, compact growth habit. Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' Boxwood Part to full sun 4'-6' tall Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Excellent densely branched evergreen for small hedges. Retains its dark green velvety foliage color in winter. Moderate grower. 2' tall 2' wide 1'-2' wide 3' tall 2'-3' wide 2' wide 18"-24" tall 24"-30" wide 3' wide 2'-3' wide 4'-6' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 6 of 29

Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' Beautyberry Full sun Lavender-pink Rich, well-drained soil. 5 Bright purple berries appear earlier than other varieties. The bare branches laden with berries look gorgeous in flower arrangements. The stems of berries also dry nicely. Prune the plants to rejuvenate them. Callicarpa 'Purple Pearls' Beautyberry Full sun Pink Rich, well-drained soil. 6 to 8 A hybrid, resulting from a cross between Callicarpa dichotema x kwantungenesis. Its green foliage is tinged with purple in spring and summer. When the temperature drops in fall, the purple becomes much more pronounced in the foliage. Large violet-purple berries cover the plant in autumn, and remain attractive for many weeks. The branches of berries make lovely indoor decor as centerpieces and additions to bouquets! Vigorous plants have a nice upright habit. Chaenomeles 'Cameo' Flowering Quince Part to full sun Peachy pink Well-drained soil. 5 Large soft peachy pink double flowers are borne in profusion on compact, bushy plants. Glossy green foliage. Needs well-drained soil. Attracts hummingbirds. Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange Storm' Quince Full sun Orange Well-drained soil. 5 A double take is what you'll do when you see this quince! The 'Double Take' series has given quince a complete makeover, starting with a spectacular display of big (2"+), double, camellia-like flowers in early spring. Look further and you'll also notice these plants are thornless! These drought tolerant plants are excellent for hedging, mass planting, and flower arranging. They generally do not produce fruit. Big, bright orange camellia-like blooms burst open in early spring with occasional repeat blooms. Chaenomeles 'Double Take Pink Storm' Quince Full sun Deep pink Well-drained soil. 5 A double take is what you'll do when you see this quince! The 'Double Take' series has given quince a complete makeover, starting with a spectacular display of big (2"+), double, camellia-like flowers in early spring. Look further and you'll also notice these plants are thornless! These drought tolerant plants are excellent for hedging, mass planting, and flower arranging. They generally do not produce fruit. Deep pink flowers put on a stunning show! Chaenomeles 'Texas Scarlet' Flowering Quince Part to full sun Scarlet Well-drained soil. 5 Fiery scarlet blooms in the spring before the glossy green foliage appears. Nearly thornless with a spreading growth habit. Needs welldrained soil. Cornus alba 'Red Gnome' Red Twig Dogwood Part to full sun Creamy white Moist to wet soil. 3 to 8 Dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. Clusters of creamy white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. It produces white berries in mid summer. The tomato-orange branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest. Cornus stolonifera 'Cardinal' Red Twig Dogwood Part to full sun 6'-8' tall Moist to wet soil. 3 to 8 The yellowish green summer stems change form coral to deep, cherry red in the winter. Superb for holiday arrangements. The most vivid winter red color occurs on the new growth. Green foliage turns reddish purple in the fall. Tolerant of poorly drained soils, allowing it to be used in wet sites. 6' to 8' tall, 4' to 8' wide. E E E E E L 3-4 tall 4-5 wide 3'-5' tall 3'-5' wide 2'-3' tall 4'-8' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 7 of 29

Cornus stolonifera 'Pucker Up!' Red Twig Dogwood Part to full sun Moist to wet soil. 3 A red stemmed dogwood unlike any other! Its glossy, puckered green foliage is distinctive as well as attractive. The thick foliage delivers a high degree of leaf spot resistance. Insignificant white flowers in spring. Compact growth and bright red winter stems add to this native shrub's year-round appeal. The branches, twigs, and even leaves are corkscrew twisted. Dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall. Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Hazelnut) Harry Lauder's Walkingstick Part to full sun 8'-10' tall Rich, moist, very well-drained soil. 5 Cotoneaster apiculatus Cranberry Cotoneaster Part to full sun Pink Well-drained to dry soil. 4 Dense mounded shrub with recurving branches. Small, rounded, dark, glossy green leaves. Bronzy red or purplish fall foliage. Pink flowers in early June. Large, bright red berries appear in late summer and persist through the winter. Attracts hummingbirds! Prefers moist but well drained soil. Deutzia gracilis 'Chardonnay Pearls' Slender Deutzia Part sun Pure white Slightly moist, well-drained soil. 5 Attractive, crisp, lime-yellow foliage provides season-long garden color long after the pure white, pearl-like buds explode into a shower of fragrant late spring time flowers. An attractive, compact shrub. Great for the perennial garden or shrub border. Deutzia 'Yuki Snowflake' Slightly moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 8 Part to full sun A very showy, compact shrub which is adorned in hundreds of tiny white, fragrant, star-shaped flowers in the spring. A great landscape plant that is in bud for two to three weeks and then blooms for an additional three weeks! The longevity of spring flower color is amazing, and then in the fall look for the beautiful purplish foliage color. Best grown in part sun. E L Pure white Diervilla 'Kodiak Black' Bush Honeysuckle Full sun to full Bright yellow shade Well-drained to dry soil. 5 This tough, easy growing shrub is a standout with its dark burgundy-black foliage that is especially intense in spring and autumn. The bright yellow flower panicles add contrast in early summer. A durable native that thrives in sun or shade. It's drought-tolerant, deerresistant, and supports pollinator populations, too! Diervilla 'Kodiak Orange' Bush Honeysuckle Full sun to full Bright yellow shade Well-drained to dry soil. 4 This shrub pushes fall color to the limits with its glowing orange fall foliage. It lights up the fall landscape, making it an ecofriendly alternative to burning bush. The bright yellow flower panicles add contrast in early summer. A durable native that thrives in sun or shade, even dry shade. It's drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and supports pollinator populations, too! Euonymus alatus 'Cole's Compact' Part to full sun 5'-8' tall Moist, well-drained soil. Compact branching and smaller, dense foliage make this a neat, well-behaved shrub. Blazing red foliage is prized in autumn especially when planted near yellow or golden foliage plants. A fine hedge or accent. E E 8'-10' wide 2'-3' tall 3'-6' wide 20"-36" tall 30" wide 1'-2' tall 1'-2' wide 5'-8' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 8 of 29

Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' Dwarf Burning Bush Part to full sun 5'-8' tall Bushy, compact, corky barked plants with brilliant scarlet foliage in the fall. Excellent for hedges. Euonymus fortunei 'Gold Splash' Moist, well-drained soil. 5 Full sun to Full shade Large, round, bright green leaves with a wide, irregular yellow margin. Yellow fruit and orange seeds are showy and persist into the winter. Euonymus fortunei 'Goldy' Spindle tree Part to full sun 1'-2' tall Well-drained soil. 5 to 9 Bringing a bright twist to Euonymus! The foliage has a bright flush of gold in the spring, becoming bright golden green in the summer. The foliage is accented by showy, persistent yellow fruit and orange seeds in the fall. Easy, consistent year round color has lots of appeal. Great for small spaces in your landscape or along walkways. Euonymus kiautschovica 'Manhattan' Part to full sun 4'-6' tall Moist, well-drained soil. 5 Glossy, deep green evergreen foliage. Can be sheared. Upright habit. Forsythia intermedia 'Magical Gold' Forsythia Full sun True gold Moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 9 Announcing the arrival of spring with bright, crisp, true gold extra large flowers the size of quarters! Strong upright growth habit. Remove older shoots when blooming has finished to allow younger growth to arise from the base. Green foliage turns burgundy in the fall. Forsythia intermedia 'Show Off Starlet' Forsythia Full sun Bright yellow Moist, well-drained soil. 5 'Show Off Starlet' is a bright ball of yellow flowers in spring. If your older Forsythia takes up too much room and has a weak flower display, try this new, improved variety. Masses of bright yellow flowers from base to tip in early spring. Forsythia intermedia 'Show Off Sugar Baby' Forsythia Full sun Bright yellow This miniature, upright selection delivers more flowers per inch to create an outstanding early spring display! A very compact, dwarf plant which provides lots of color in a small space. Fothergilla gardenii 'Mt. Airy' Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 5 Part to full sun Abundant white bottle brush flowers bloom before the leaves appear. Dark green foliage. Brilliant yellow to orange-red fall color. E E E E 5'-8' wide 18"-24" tall 2'-4' wide 1'-2' wide 5'-6' wide 2'-3' tall 2'-3' wide 18"-30" tall 18"-30" wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 9 of 29

Hamamelis vernalis Spring Witchhazel; Vernal Witchhazel; Ozark Witchhazel to 8 Part to full sun From late winter into early spring, this unique native shrub blooms when little else is flowering. Unique flowers with small ribbon-like, brilliant yellow petals with red inner calyces adorn this large shrub and can persist for 3 to 4 weeks. The flowers may be clustered or solitary. Flowers open on warm days and close tightly when the temperature is low. Upright habit with branches that hang low and bend up at the tips, to give a broad rounded outline. Medium to dark green leaves emerge burgundy in the spring, and appear after the flowers have finished blooming. Outstanding golden yellow fall color which lasts for 2 to 3 weeks. Quite adaptable, it prefers to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. Tolerates heavy clay soils. Large, single rich blue flowers are adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. Brilliant yellow to dark red LW-E Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon' Rose of Sharon; Althea Full sun Rich blue Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Large, single lavender flowers are adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. M-EF Hibiscus syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon' Rose of Sharon; Althea Full sun Lavender Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Large, single pure white flowers are adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. M-EF Hibiscus syriacus ' Chiffon' Rose of Sharon; Althea Full sun Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Double purple flowers. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Blooms from early summer to frost. Golden yellow fall color. Attracts butterflies! M-EF Hibiscus, Single syriacus 'Ardens'' TREE form Rose of Sharon; Althea Full sun Purple Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' Smooth Hydrangea Part shade Green to white Big and bold snowball-like flowers gradually change from green to pure white. If deadheaded after the first bloom, it will often rebloom in late summer or early fall. Adaptable to light shade. A new and improved 'Annabelle' Hydrangea, with beefy stems and massive blooms. The breeding goal was stronger stems to eliminate the blooms from flopping, but they achieved incredibly large blooms, too! Each bloom has roughly 4 times as many flowers as 'Annabelle'! & EF Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball' Smooth Hydrangea Part shade to green Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball Blush' Smooth Hydrangea Part shade Blush pink Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 3 to 9 'Incrediball' hydrangeas are beloved for their stout stems and massive blooms. 'Incrediball Blush' adds a new color to the series. This beauty has big, bodacious, blush pink blooms that change to an attractive green color as they age. The sturdy stems hold the large flowers up even after heavy rains, making this a great choice for cutting and drying. Needs part shade (morning sun is best) and moist, well-drained soil. Blooms only on new wood; prune in late winter/early spring. -F E-MF 6'-10' tall 6'-15' wide 8'-12' tall 6'-10' wide 8'-12' tall 6'-10' wide 8'-12' tall 6'-10' wide 8'-12' tall 6'-10' wide 3-4 tall 3-4 wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 10 of 29

Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Spirit' Smooth Hydrangea Part shade Hot pink to clear pink Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 3 to 9 The first ever pink flowered mop-head Hydrangea arborescens! Its flowers emerge a dark, hot pink color and mature to a rich clear pink. It blooms continuously (without deadheading) from early summer right up until frost. This reliable bloomer is heat tolerant and very hardy. Moderate growth rate. Rounded habit. Adaptable to most moist, well-drained soils. The soil ph does not affect the bloom color. Five cents from every plant sold will be donated by Proven Winners to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Double Delights Freedom' Bigleaf Hydrangea Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 9 Part to full shade Fully double creamy rose-pink to blue flowers contrast sharply with the dark green foliage. Extra powerful stems hold up the beautiful flowers. Reblooming plants have a mounded habit. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' Mophead; Bigleaf Hydrangea Part shade Blue or pink This cold hardy hydrangea has great appeal because of the large mophead flowers that begin to bloom in spring and will repeat through fall if the spent flowers are cut off. Eight inch diameter blooms are clear pink in alkaline soil or blue in acidic soil. It has displayed uncommon cold tolerance in the rigors of Minnesota's zone 4 winters! Unlike nearly all other mophead hydrangeas, 'Endless Summer' blooms on new and old wood (most bloom on only old wood). If you're tired of not having gorgeous hydrangea blooms, then plant 'Endless Summer'! Zone 4. 3' to 5' tall and wide. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer Bloomstruck' Bigleaf Hydrangea Part shade to 9 This showstopper explodes with Mophead blooms covering rounded, compact plants. Large, 3 1/2" to 5" wide blooms mature to shades of purple or rosy red (depending on soil ph) extending the display into fall, with the autumnal burgundy-red foliage adding to the show. Flowering occurs on both old wood and new growth, assuring flowers even after a severe winter. BloomStruck also has incredibly beautiful red-purple stems, dark green leaves with red petioles and red veins, which give great contrast to your other garden shrubs, perennials and annuals. 'Lindsey Ann' Hydrangea is the best of both worlds, a macrophylla that is multicolored and blooms on new and old wood! It blooms all season with blooms that are potentially both pink and blue, and all shades in between on the same plant! Multicolored blooms are not the only special feature of this shrub, it is a very reliable bloomer from both its old and new wood. Now, winter's chill is no match for this hardy variety. This compact shrub can find its home in large gardens, small gardens, landscape, and also makes a great selection for container shrubs (would need winter protection when planted in a container). As the plant matures, you are more likely to see multiple colors. If your soil is strongly acidic or alkaline, you may get just blue or just pink blooms. M-F Creamy rose-pink to blue L-F L- Vivid purple or rose-pink E-EF Hydrangea macrophylla 'LA Dreamin' Bigleaf Hydrangea Part to full shade Pink and blue Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 10 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Blue Jangles' Bigleaf Hydrangea Part shade Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 9 Mophead blooms are very reliable and are held up by its sturdy frame. It is going to be naturally pink, but at 3 years and later, the soil can be amended with aluminum sulfate and the blooms will then be rich blue. The frilly florets are tightly packed together, creating a very full flower. Blooms on both old and new wood. E-F Pink or blue M-L 3'-5' wide 3'-5' tall 3'-5' wide 3'-5' wide 1'-3' tall 3' wide 2'-3' tall 2'-3' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 11 of 29

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Rhapsody Blue' Bigleaf Hydrangea Part shade Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 9 It is truly one of the easiest to turn blue. It is naturally pink, but with a little acid, it will easily turn blue. The frilly florets are tightly packed together, creating a very full flower. Blooms on both old and new wood. Is a very reliable bloomer and has sturdy stems for a nice upright habit. Great cutflower, or dried flower. The first ever new wood blooming lacecap! It's hardy, dependable, and colorful. The massive lacecap blooms are vivid pink or blue (depending upon ph) atop strong stems. The Let's Dance series blooms on both new and old wood, delivery seasons of flowers and lots of wow! Bright pink to blue M-L Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Starlight' Bigleaf Hydrangea Part to full shade Vivd pink or blu Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 A repeat-blooming Hydrangea with abundant blue flowers from spring through fall. Flowers will be pink in alkaline soils, acidify the soil to turn the flowers blue. M-L Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nantucket Blue' Bigleaf Hydrangea Part shade Blue or pink to 9 Large ball-like mophead flowers start cream with blue margins then turn a beautiful steel blue as they mature. Prolific bloomer. E-L Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' Bigleaf Hydrangea Part to full shade Cream to blue Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac' Bigleaf Hydrangea Part to full shade Pink or blue Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 Touted as a plant that blooms on new wood, just like 'Endless Summer'. People who have grown this variety even recommend heavy spring pruning to encourage more blooms! Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell' Panicled Hydrangea Part shade Creamy white Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 3 to 8 A garden breakthrough! With a dwarf habit, 'Bombshell' is incredibly well branched. Covered in creamy white flowers against dark green foliage from early summer until frost, this cultivar has more flowers per plant than any other Hydrangea paniculata! With its long bloom time and very compact habit, 'Bombshell' is a significantly improved plant in all respects. It is low maintenance with little to no pruning needed to keep the plant compact and tidy. A remarkable show in most garden settings! Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' Panicled Hydrangea Part shade Lime green Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 Exquisite bright lime green flowers are breathtakingly beautiful and blend with nearly any color scheme. Excellent vigor and very floriferous. One of the first paniculata types to bloom! Remarkable for its diminutive frame and its fluffy flower spikes, the white florets are accented with deep carmine tones, regardless of soil ph. Blooms on old and new wood over a long season! E-F M-L Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Quick Fire' Panicled Hydrangea Part shade Light pink and white to 8 E-MF 2'-3' tall 2'-3' wide 2'-3' tall 3' wide 4'-6' tall 4'-6' wide 5 tall 5 wide 3-5 tall 3-4 wide 30"-36" tall 6-8 tall 9-10 wide 3'-5' tall 3'-5' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 12 of 29

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' Panicled Hydrangea Part shade to pink to 7 An incredible hydrangea with unique, two toned flower heads in mid summer. A truly incredible sight to watch as the large, 12"-16" long flower heads emerge white, turn pink, and continue to push new white flowers from the top of the panicle. The florets Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry' ('Renhy') Panicled Hydrangea to 8 Part to full shade A delicious new creation from France. The enormous flower panicles are a blend of creamy vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. They emerge creamy white in mid summer, change to pink, and finally to strawberry red. New blooms give the plant a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall. The red coloration persists for at least 3 to 4 weeks. The habit is upright becoming cascading later in the season. Compared to H. 'Pinky Winky', however the habit is more upright and the red flower color persists longer. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Medium green foliage. It's got star power! Doubled florets have pointed petals, resulting in a beautiful, lacy panicle 1' or longer! The flowers age to pink in the fall, along with the green foliage that turns burgundy in the fall. Very showy plants! Best in part shade and in moist, well-drained soil. E-F Vanilla and strawberry M-EF Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Star' Oakleaf Hydrangea Part shade Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 9 M-MF Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' Oakleaf Hydrangea Part shade to pink to ruby red Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 8 There's no place like home" when this exciting new dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea is waiting in the garden! Developed by the National Arboretum from a hybrid of the classic H. 'Snow Queen' and the dwarf H. 'Pee Wee'. 'Ruby Slippers' offers astonishing 9" long inflorescences packed with florets that turn from white to pale pink and finally to rich ruby red over their long summer bloom season. A magnificent year-round addition to any landscape, with large oakleaf-shaped leaves that turn from deep green to russet mahogany in autumn, adding another season of glory to this petite shrub. The blooms are ever-changing and so long-lasting, as stunning in the vase or dried, as they are on the plant. Easy to grow, even in hard-packed clay soils. Needs part shade and plenty of moisture. E-M Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' Oakleaf Hydrangea Part shade to pink Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 Large, tightly packed, pure white panicles are held upright to create a unique summer flower display. The flowers fade to light pink and the leathery leaves turn a superb burgundy in autumn. Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake' Oakleaf Hydrangea Part shade to dark purple-pink Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 Huge pendulous blooms with doubled flowers. The flowers open white, while the older sepals turn dark purple-pink to create a unique show! The plant has a graceful weeping habit and wonderful burgundy-red fall color! Beautiful dark blue-green foliage on blue-purple stems. The foliage turns a deep blue-purple color in the winter. The pollinator for 'Blue Princess'. At least one male should be planted for every 10 females. The males and females can be planted up to 25' to 50' apart and still get pollinated. E E/M-LF 6'-8' tall 6'-8' wide 6'-7' tall 6'-8' tall 6'-8' wide 42" tall 5' wide 7-10 tall 7-10 wide 5'-6' tall Ilex meserveae 'Blue Prince' Holly Part to full sun 6'-10' tall Rich, moist well-drained soil. 4 Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess' Holly Part to full sun Rich, moist well-drained soil. 4 Large dark bluish green leaves on blue stems. Abundant producer of dark red berries. Use 'Blue Prince' or 'China Boy' as the pollinator. Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 13 of 29 3'-6' wide 8'-12' tall 6'-9' wide

Ilex meserveae 'Castle Spire' Blue Holly Part to full sun Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 A beautiful compact, pyramidal blue holly with large, lustrous dark green leaves, bright red berries, and superior branching. A great foundation plant, specimen, or hedge plant that can be used as a replacement for Capitata Yew. A female selection, it requires a male for pollination. 'Castle Wall' is recommended as the pollinator. Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall' Blue Holly Part to full sun 5'-8' tall Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 A broad-columnar shaped, male blue holly with lustrous dark green leaves and superior, compact branching. A great foundation plant, specimen, or hedge plant that can be used as you would Hiks Yew. The recommended pollinator for 'Castle Spire'. Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' Winterberry Part to full sun 3'-6' tall Rich, moist well-drained soil. 4 The pollinator for 'Afterglow'. Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' Sweetspire; Virginia Willow; Tasselwhite Sun to shade Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Fragrant white flower spikes. Brilliant red-purple fall color lasts into winter. Moderate grower. Attracts butterflies! Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Sweetspire; Virginia Willow; Tasselwhite Sun to shade Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Sweetly scented, pure white flowers. Low mounded, compact foliage. Excellent red fall color rivals that of Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus). Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Sweetspire; Virginia Willow; Tasselwhite Sun to shade Rich, moist well-drained soil. 5 Sweetly scented, pure white flowers. Low mounded, compact foliage. Excellent red fall color rivals that of Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus). Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' Double Flowered Kerria Full sun to Full Gold shade Rich, moist, well-drained soil. 5 to 9 This rugged heirloom shrub glows with fluffy golden pompon-like flowers in the spring, and sometimes during the summer as well. Blooms happily in shady borders and perennial beds. Handsome bright green foliage. Attractive bright Kelly green winter stems provide refreshing winter interest. Vigorous grower to 4' to 5' tall, 8' to 10' wide. & Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Dream Catcher' Beauty Bush Part sun Light pink Rich, well-drained soil. 4 to 9 This Beauty Bush is spectacular in bloom, but its golden yellow foliage really steals the show. Soft pink flowers in early spring. For best performance, plant it in filtered or partial shade. Splendid golden orange fall color lengthens the color show! Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' Beauty Bush Full sun Light pink and yellow Rich, well-drained soil. 5 to 9 Displays profuse clusters of small, bell-shaped pink flowers with yellow throats on arching branches with dark gray-green foliage. A stunning bloomer! The flowers are followed by brown, hairy seeds that remain in irregular clusters into winter. The fall foliage is slightly yellowish to reddish. Gray-brown bark on the older stems exfoliates to give winter interest and appeal. Very drought tolerant and adaptable. Fast growing to 6' to 7' tall, 6' to 8' wide. E L- 8'-10' tall 5'-6' tall 5'-6' wide 18"-24" tall 3' wide 18"-24" tall 3' wide 8'-10' wide 6'-9' tall 10' wide 6'-7' tall 6'-8' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 14 of 29

Lagerstroemia indica 'Acoma' Crape Myrtle Full sun Well-drained soil. 5 flowers. Long blooming. Distinctive semi-pendulous habit with good fall color. Disease resistant. Lagerstroemia indica 'Double Feature' Crape Myrtle Full sun Ruby red Well-drained soil. 6 to 9 'Double Feature' has a unique phenomenon where it continues to rebloom on same panicle, without requiring new growth of a new shoot. Sterile, ruby red flowers and exceptionally early flower production. Unique growth habit and size, larger than true dwarf cultivars, but not likely to exceed 6 to 8 feet tall and wide after many years. Lagerstroemia indica 'Enduring Summer Lavender' Crape Myrtle Full sun Well-drained soil. 6 to 9 Clusters of deep true scarlet-red blooms appear summer through fall against the glossy green foliage. Leaves emerge tinged with red and turn to dark green. Lagerstroemia indica 'Hopi' Crape Myrtle Full sun Pink Well-drained soil. 5 Heavy bloomer with pink flowers and good disease resistance. Light pink flowers. Blooms most of the summer, with heavy flowering in July and August. M Deep scarlet-red Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Ruffles' Crape Myrtle Full sun Light pink Well-drained soil. 6 Bright pink flowers. Maroon new foliage turns bright green -F M M-EF Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour' Crape Myrtle Full sun Bright pink Well-drained soil. 6 Bright pink flowers. Maroon new foliage turns bright green M-EF Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour' Crape Myrtle Full sun Bright pink Well-drained soil. 6 Lagerstroemia indica 'Princess Holly Ann' Well-drained soil. 6 Full sun Cherry red blooms cover this mounding dwarf Crapemyrtle from midsummer to early fall. The new growth is a copper red, turning deep green in summer, and then to purplish red in fall. Because of the L. fauriei in 'Princess Holly Ann's hybrid parentage, she is more disease resistant and more cold tolerant than straight L. indica varieties. Upright shrubs with pinkish red flowers with white edges. M-EF Cherry red M-EF Lagerstroemia indica 'Raspberry Sundae' Crape Myrtle Full sun Pinkish red and white Well-drained soil. 6 Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket' Crape Myrtle Full sun Bright red Well-drained soil. 6 20" spikes of bright red flowers 10' tall 12' wide 6'-8' tall 6'-8' wide 10' tall 10' wide 4'-6' tall 4'-6' wide 15' tall 10' wide 15' tall 10' wide 30"-36" wide 15' tall 10' wide 12'-15' tall 10' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 15 of 29

Lagerstroemia indica 'Royalty' Crape Myrtle Full sun Lavender Well-drained soil. 6 Lavender flowers. Blooms most of the summer, with heavy flowering in July and August. Lagerstroemia indica 'Siren Red' Crape Myrtle Full sun Oxblood red Well-drained soil. 6 Oxblood red flowers are the darkest red flowers yet. The darkness or intensity of the red is less affected by cool, cloudy conditions. The new growth is wine, quickly changing to dark green. Slow growing. Highly mildew resistant. Lagerstroemia indica 'Tonto' Crape Myrtle Full sun Red Well-drained soil. 5 Red flowers. Has fine, light tan, exfoliating bark. Bright orange-red to dark red fall color. M-F M-EF Lagerstroemia indica 'Victor' Crape Myrtle Full sun Dark red Well-drained soil. 6 Dark red flowers bloom most of the summer, with heavy flowering in July and August. Moderately Powderly mildew resistant M-EF Lagerstroemia indica 'Violet Filli' Crape Myrtle Full sun Violet Well-drained soil. 4 This very compact "crape myrtlette" is covered with loads of large violet flowers from mid summer to frost. Mildew resistant and very hardy!! M-F Lagerstroemia indica 'Violet Filli' Crape Myrtle Full sun Violet Well-drained soil. 4 This very compact "crape myrtlette" is covered with loads of large violet flowers from mid summer to frost. Mildew resistant and very hardy!! Lagerstroemia indica 'Violet Filli' Crape Myrtle Full sun Violet Well-drained soil. 4 This very compact "crape myrtlette" is covered with loads of large violet flowers from mid summer to frost. Mildew resistant and very hardy!! Lagerstroemia indica 'Zuni' Crape Myrtle Full sun Medium lavender Well-drained soil. 5 Medium lavender flowers from mid summer to early fall. Orange-red fall color. Strong mildew resistance. Leptodermis oblonga Moist, well-drained soil. 5 Full sun Violet-purple, lilac-like very fragrant blooms appear in late spring and do not stop until frost! Wonderful constant flowering ground cover. Low mounding habit is perfect in a perennial border. 12"-18" tall, 18" to 24" wide. Bright golden foliage lasts all season, especially when planted in full sun. Excellent for hedges. Fast grower. Attracts butterflies! M-F M-EF Violet-purple L-F 4'-6' tall 4'-6' wide 6'-10' tall 4'-6' wide 10' tall 10' wide 3'-5' tall 3'-5' wide 12" tall 18" wide 12" tall 18" wide 12" tall 18" wide 7'-9' tall 6'-8' wide 12"-18" tall 18"-24" wide Ligustrum vicari Privet; Golden Privet Part to full sun 8'-10' tall Well-drained soil. 5 8'-10' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 16 of 29

Philadelphus 'Snow Dwarf' Dwarf Mockorange Part to full sun to 8 Sweetly fragrant, 4-petaled, double white flowers to 1 1/2"in diameter. The flowers appear in loose clusters atop oval, dark green leaves. Compact, upright, arching habit. Blooms on old wood, so if needed, prune it right after flowering. This low growing, compact mock orange is loaded with fragrant double, pure white flowers! 3' to 4' tall and wide. L-E Philadelphus 'Snowbelle' Mock Orange Full sun Pure white to 7 Physocarpus opulifolius 'Coppertina' Ninebark Full sun Pinkish white Rich, moist well-drained soil. 3 This small, upright shrub is a hybrid of 'Dart's Gold' and 'Diabolo', with rich coppery orange foliage in the spring that flushes to a deep red in the summer. Dotted with pinkish white flowers in summer. Plant in full sun for the best foliage color. Physocarpus opulifolius 'Coppertina'- Tree Form Ninebark Rich, moist well-drained soil. 3 Full sun This small, upright shrub is a hybrid of 'Dart's Gold' and 'Diabolo', with rich coppery orange foliage in the spring that flushes to a deep red in the summer. Dotted with pinkish white flowers in summer. Plant in full sun for the best foliage color. Attractive dark chocolate-purple foliage. Pinkish white, button-like flowers in mid summer fade to tawny pink. Very showy and extremely hardy. Pinkish white Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' Ninebark Full sun Pinkish white Rich, moist well-drained soil. 3 Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine' Ninebark Full sun Pinkish white Rich, moist well-drained soil. 3 An exciting form of Ninebark with neat, compact branching and fine, deeply cut, dark crimson-red leaves. This selection combines the fine texture and compact branching of P. 'Nana' with the dark foliage of P. 'Diabolo'. Pinkish white, button-like flowers make their appearance in early to midsummer. Dark green to purple fall color. Very showy, extremely hardy, and it makes a great cut flower! Just as its name implies, this is a compact Ninebark! It's smaller habit makes it perfect for container gardens and foundation plantings! Extra bushy and full with small, refined, burgundy-bronze leaves. The flower show is exceptional with tiny light pink buds exploding into clusters of tiny white flowers. The flowers bloom up and down the stems in a showy display. M E-M Physocarpus opulifolius 'Tiny Wine' Dwarf Ninebark Full sun Rich, moist well-drained soil. 3 to 8 Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood' Cinquefoil Full sun Well-drained soil. 2 to 7 Masses of bright white blooms in summer. Dwarf habit makes it useful in a border, mass planting, or as an accent. Moderate grower. Attracts butterflies! Potentilla fruticosa 'Frosty' Cinquefoil Full sun Ivory-white Well-drained soil. 3 to 7 A versatile small shrub producing large frosty ivory-white single, rose-like flowers all summer long. Finely textured dark green foliage on a mounding form. Use as a colorful accent in front of taller shrubs. L 2'-3' tall 2'-3' wide 8'-10' tall 8' wide 8'-10' tall 8' wide 4'-8' tall 8'-10' wide 5'-6' tall 5' wide 2' tall 3' wide 1' tall 3' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 17 of 29

Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Star' Cinquefoil Full sun Deep yellow Well-drained soil. 2 to 7 Densely branched shrub valued for its beautiful display of very large golden yellow flowers atop silver-green foliage. Spreading habit makes it perfect for the border, or as an accent or ground cover. Very tolerant to heat and poor soils. Fast growing to 2' to 3' tall, 3' wide. Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty' Cinquefoil Full sun Clear pink Well-drained soil. 2 to 7 Clear pink semi-double flowers hold their color in the summer. Globe-shaped habit with dark green foliage. Potentilla fruticosa 'Sunset' Cinquefoil Full sun Brick orange Well-drained soil. 2 to 7 Masses of color from glowing brick orange, quarter-sized blooms held on dense branches in the summer. Neat, compact shrub useful for borders, low hedges, or entryways. The flower color fades to yellow in hot weather. Does best in part sun. Moderate growth rate. Prunus cistena Dwarf Red-leaf Plum; Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Moist, very well-drained soil. 4 Full sun Masses of light pink flowers atop deep purple foliage. Flowers are followed by small black fruit. Multi-trunked shrub form is moderate growing. Numerous white flowers in the spring. Very hardy orange berried variety with dense branching and mounding growth habit. Light pink Pyracantha angustifolia 'Gnome' Firethorn Full sun Rich, well-drained soil. 5 Pyracantha angustifolia 'Yukon Belle' Firethorn Full sun Rich, well-drained soil. 5 This evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub features abundant ½" white flowers in the spring, followed by bright orange berries in the fall and winter. A perfect barrier hedge, or it can be trimmed onto a trellis or espalier. Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line' ('Ron Williams') Buckthorn; Ron Williams Full sun to Full shade Well-drained soil. 2 Wonderful ribbon-like dark green leaves provide amazing textural contrast. Versatile, airy columnar form is perfect for containers, screens, narrow hedges, entrances, patio gardens, and as an accent. Unexpected yellow autumn color is just one of the many great features! 5' to 7' tall, 2' to 3' wide. Rhododendron 'Cunningham's ' Rhododendron Part to full shade Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 5 Showy white flowers with a greenish blotch open from pink buds. The flowers are a beautiful contrast to the dark green leaves. Moderate growing. Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple' Rhododendron Part to full shade Violet-purple Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 5 Erect, compactly branched, broad, mounded form. In late spring, very dark purple buds open to large, dense trusses of violet-purple flowers enhanced by brownish blotches. This variety will take a bit more sun than other varieties of Rhododendron, but site it where it will still be protected from the winter winds. L L 2'-3' tall 3' wide 2'-3' tall 2' tall 3' wide 6'-10' tall 6'-8' wide 4'-6' tall 6'-8' wide 8'-10' tall 6'-8' wide 5'-7' tall 2'-3' wide 4' tall 4' wide 6' tall 6'-8' wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 18 of 29

Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts' Rhododendron Part to full shade Dark red Rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. 5 Large ball-shaped trusses of dark red flowers with black markings in the throats. Glossy, heavy textured leaves are very rippled. Vigorous. Upright, rounded habit. Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low' Fragrant Sumac Full sun Yellow Fast growing deciduous shrub with fragrant leaves. Glossy, deep green leaves turn red and orange-red in the fall. Yellow spring flowers and small red fruit. A low maintenance ground cover or bank cover for poor soil. Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes' Cutleaf Sumac; Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac Sun to Shade 6'-8' tall The new growth if a vivid chartreuse-green, changing to a bright yellow summer color. The leaf stems are purplish pink and form a dramatic contrast with the foliage. A luminous display of yellow, orange, and intense scarlet foliage in the fall! The leaves droop slightly, giving the plant an arching appearance. A beautiful plant for mass plantings or for specimen use. Very tolerant of dry conditions. Salix caprea French Pussy Willow Full sun Silver pink Deep, moist soil. 4 A favorite for cutting branches in early spring! The silver pink catkins make a great dried arrangement as well. Cut the branches back yearly to produce long shoots. Spirea bumalda 'Double Play Artist' Spirea Part to full sun Rich pure pink You will love this plant from the moment it leafs out in the spring! The blue-green foliage emerges a rich purple-red, setting it apart from other plants! The foliage turns russet red in the fall. The flowers are a rich, pure pink, unlike any other Spirea. The flowers first appear in late spring and repeat bloom through the summer. The plant is a compact, full bodied mound, perfect for use in the shrub border, as a specimen plant, or in the foundation planting. Spirea bumalda 'Double Play Big Bang' Spirea Part to full sun Pink Bright yellow foliage makes this plant a standout in the landscape. Massive pink flowers of a size never seen before sit atop the foliage in spring. The leaves have an orange glow in early spring. L E L-E L-E Spirea bumalda 'Double Play Gold' Spirea Part to full sun Pure pink A compact, low mounded beauty with vibrant, pure golden foliage and an abundance of vibrant, pure pink flowers. Blooms abound in early to mid summer. Abundant light pink flowers atop compact mounds of green foliage. L-E 2'-3' tall 6'-8' wide 6'-8' wide 12'-15' tall 5' wide 24"-30" tall 2'-3' tall 2'-3' wide 16"-24" tall Spirea bumalda 'Little Princess' Spirea Full sun 18"-24" tall Spirea bumalda 'Magic Carpet' Spirea Full sun Pinkish purple Bright golden leaves have vibrant red to copper leaf tips. Pinkish purple flowers in the summer. Dwarf habit makes a perfect ground cover. 12"-18" tall 12"-18" wide Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 19 of 29