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Call us the Sahara of the mid-west. This is the
driest summer in a long while. We've got a
chance of rain for the next week, but it is still dry
on the moisture maps and you need to keep an
eye on your garden babies. New plantings
need an extra eye of attention on their moisture
to stay healthy and prepare for a strong and
successful over winter.

ARONIA arbut. Brilliantissima
6' h 5' w 3'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Red Chokeberry) White flowers, crimson red fall color, and
brilliant red berries persist into winter. Moist or dry soil.
Upright, multi-stemmed shrub.
AZALEA Northern Lights Series Lemon Lights
4' h 4' w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Lemon Lights Azalea) Deciduous, very cold hardy, fragrant
flowers in May. Some display a good burgundy fall color.
Yellow flower
AZALEA Northern Lights Series Mandarin Lights
4' h 4' w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Mandarin Lights Azalea) Deciduous, very cold hardy, fragrant
flowers in May. Some display a good burgundy fall color.
Orange flower.
AZALEA Northern Lights Series Rosy Lights
4' h 4' w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Rosy Lights Azalea) Deciduous, very cold hardy, fragrant
flowers in May. Some display a good burgundy fall color.
Pink flowers.
AZALEA Northern Lights Series Western Lights
4' h 4' w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Western Lights Azalea) Deciduous, very cold hardy, fragrant
flowers in May. Some display a good burgundy fall color.
Salmon flowers.
BERBERIS thunbergii Gold Ring
4’ h 4' w 2'p SUN
(Red-leafed Barberry with bright gold leaf margins and
graceful, arching branches.
BERBERIS thunbergii Helmond Pillar
5' h 1.5' w 24"p SUN
(Helmond Pillar Barberry) A multi-stemmed, upright
columnar form with its foliage nearly the same size and color
as 'Atropurpureum Nana'. Orange/red fall color.
BERBERIS thunbergii Rosy Glow
5' h 5' w 24"p SUN
(Rosy Glow Barberry) Vigorous cultivar and a showy garden
plant with variegated leaves of purple with light pink
splotches. Orange/red fall color.
CALYCANTHUS floridus (Sweet Shrub)
5'h x 5'w 2.5'bb SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Sweetshrub) Upright spreading shrub with dark green
leaves. Fragrant dark reddish-brown flowers smelling of
pineapple and strawberries. Break a branch and you'll smell
eucalyptus. Good shrub border plant.
CLETHRA alnifolia Hummingbird
30"h 30"w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Hummingbird Summersweet) Deliciously fragrant upright
panicles of white flowers in mid-summer are highlighted
against a background of glossy dark green foliage. Dense
mounded habit, good yellow fall color.
CLETHRA alnifolia Ruby Spice
3-8'h 4-6'w 18"p SUN TO SHADE SUMMER
(Ruby Spice Summersweet) Deep pink, non-fading panicles
of flowers create a fluffy pink appearance. Wonderful
fragrance, yellow colored fall foliage.
COTONEASTER x. Hessei
2’ h 5’ w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Hessei Cotoneaster) Deciduous horizontally-branched
mounding shrub. Lustrous green leaves turn to rich
burgundy in fall. Pinkish red flowers and large red berries.
Very hardy. Excellent as a border or groundcover.
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus Jan Iseli Pink
5' h 4' w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Jan Iseli Pink ) As the leaves develop in spring, clusters of
pink, cup-shaped flowers droop fro the slender red
branches. In autumn, the small whorled leaves range in
every shade from yellow and red. Plant in rich soil with
consistent moisture.
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus Jan Iseli Red
5' h 4' w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Jan Iseli Red ) Dark red, cup-shaped flowers nod in
profusion from the delicate upright branches. Deep dark red
autumn color. Slow growing, pest free, grows best in moist
rich acidic soil.
FORSYTHIA Golden Times
3-5’ h 3-5’ w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Golden Times Forsythia) This exciting new variety welcomes
spring with the golden yellow flowers that you expect from a
forsythia but then continues to be a standout with bright
yellow variegated foliage for the remainder of the season.
FORSYTHIA Kumson
3'h 4'w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Kumson Forsythia) Dark green foliage heavily netted with
white variegation. Sporadic yellow spring flowers.
HAMAMELIS vernalis
10'h x 10'w 3' bb SUN TO PART SHADE
WINTER
(Vernal Witch Hazel) Yellow to red flowers in later winter,
shade tolerant. Upright rounded habit. Yellow fall color.
HIBISCUS syriacus Aphrodite
7-10' h 5-8' w 18"p SUN SUMMER
(Aphrodite Rose of Sharon) Large, single pink bloom with
dark red center.
HIBISCUS syriacus Marina (Blue Satin)
7-10'h x 5-8'w 30"p SUN SUMMER
(Blue Satin Rose of Sharon) Large, single, rich royal blue
flowers on a strong growing, uniform plant with rich color.
HYDRANGEA arborescens Annabelle
3-5’ h 3-5’ w 30"p SUN TO SHADE SUMMER
(Annabelle Hydrangea) Clumpy growth habit. Large, solid,
globular blooms lower freely from mid-summer till frost.
Matures at 4-5’. Thrives in shade. One of the best
Hydrangeas.
HYDRANGEA macrophylla Bailer
4'h 4'w 24"p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Endless Summer Hydrangea) A hearty Hydrangea that
blooms on first and second year wood. Large blue flower
mops when grown in acidic soil. Clear pink flowers in
alkaline soils. Removing spent flowers will encourage
reblooming until frost.
HYDRANGEA macrophylla Glowing Embers
3' h 3' w 24"p PART SHADE TO SHADE SUMMER
(Glowing Embers Big Leaf Hydrangea) Large, shiny, leaves
add contrast to large, rose-colored blooms in midsummer.
HYDRANGEA macrophylla Pia
2' h 2' w 12"p PART SHADE TO SHADE SUMMER
(Pia Big Leaf Hydrangea) One of the smallest compact
varieties with rose-red summer
blooms.
HYDRANGEA macrophylla Purple Gem
3’ h 3’ w 30"p PART SHADE TO SHADE SUMMER
(Purple Gem Bigleaf Hydrangea) A very old family selection
that consistently produces deep purple flowers on a vigorous
compact plant.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Limelight
6-8'h 6-8'w 24"p SUN SUMMER
(Limelight Hydrangea) A distinctive new hydrangea variety
with large, exquisite bright lime-green flowers. A very
floriferous plant with excellent vigor. An inspiring contrast in
the landscape or in floral arrangements.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Pinky Winky
4-6'h x 4-6'w 1'p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Pinky Winky Hydrangea) A new remarkable introduction with
strong upright stems, dark pink fall bloom color and extra
large panicles. Multi-seasonal interest.
HYDRANGEA quercifolia
4’ h 4’ w 30"p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Oak leaf Hydrangea) Exfoliating cinnamon brown bark, large
white flowers and coarse leaf texture make this an excellent
accent plant. Burgundy red fall color.
HYDRANGEA quercifolia Pee Wee
3'h x 3'w 30"p PART SHADE TO SHADE SUMMER
(Pee Wee Oakleaf Hydrangea) Dwarf selection with compact
habit. White flowers in early summer with wine red fall color.
Excellent accent plant for small sites.
HYDRANGEA serrata Preciosa
3’ h 3’ w 18"p PART SHADE TO SHADE SUMMER
(Preciosa Hydrangea) Attractive rose-pink flowers clusters
deepening to reddish-purple in autumn. Reddish-green
leaves have striking red stems. A wonderful background
plant.
ILEX verticillata Jim Dandy
5' h 4' w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Dwarf Male or Jim Dandy Holly) Purple bronze fall color.
Tolerates wet conditions.
ILEX verticillata Red Sprite
3’ h 3’ w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Red Sprite Holly) Most dwarf, with large, bright red fruit.
Needs ‘Dwarf Male’ for pollination. Fall color can be nice
purple bronze. Will tolerate wet conditions.
ITEA virginica Sprich
2’ h 3’ w 18"p SUN TO SHADE SUMMER
(Little Henry Dwarf Sweet spire) Fragrant white flowers,
compact growth habit. Prefers moist sites. Brilliant red &
burgundy fall color.
KERRIA japonica Picta
3’ h 3’ w 18"p PART SHADE TO SHADE SPRING
(Japanese Kerria) upright, arching form noted for bright green
stems in winter. bright yellow flowers. White edged leaves.
Best color in lightly shaded sites
KERRIA japonicum Kin Kan
5'h x 5'w 30"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Kin Kan Japanese Kerria) Unique winter effect from irregular
striped yellow stems. Flowers are single golden yellow and
appear in late spring. Light green foliage turns lemon in fall.
Upright spreading habit.
PHILADELPHUS Silver Showers
2.5'' h 2.5' w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Silver Showers Mock orange) A hardy compact shrub
covered with single white flowers in spring. Sweet
intoxicating fragrance.
PHILADELPHUS coronarius Aureus
3' h 3-4' w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Golden Mock orange) Bright yellow foliage contrasts
beautifully with the landscape. Spring brings white, very
fragrant flowers.
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Center Glow
6-8'h x 4-6'w 30"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Center Glow Ninebark) Similar to Diabolo except the red leaf
color is far brighter and the new foliage emerges a glowing
yellow-green. Blooms in the spring with creamy-white
flowers.
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Mindia (Coppertina)
6-8'h x 4-6'w 2'p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Coppertina Ninebark) New spring foliage is an attractive
shade of copper, gradually turning to a rich red in summer.
Foliage provides the backdrop for the white button-like
flowers which are borne in profusion in summer.
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Seward
6'h 5'w 1.5'p SUN SUMMER
(Summer Wine Common Ninebark) European introduction
with attractive purple foliage. Extremely hardy. Showy pinkish-
white flowers during mid-summer.
ROSA Double Knock Out
4'h x 4'w 15"p SUN SUMMER
(Double Knockout Rose) Abundance of double cherry-red
flowers. Ever blooming, disease resistant.
ROSA Electric Blanket
1.5' h 2' w 15"p SUN SUMMER
(Electric Blanket Shrub Rose) Coral pink flowers. Free-
flowering, disease tolerant, hybrid shrub rose that requires
minimum maintenance.
ROSA Happy Chappy
2'h x 2'w 15"p SUN SUMMER
(Happy Chappy Rose) Groundcover rose with lightly scented
orange, pink, and yellow flowers on the same plant. Dark
glossy green foliage on compact plant. Ever blooming.
ROSA Knockout
3’ h 3’ w 15"p SUN SUMMER
(Knockout Shrub Rose) Fuschia, single flowers. A Free
flowering, disease tolerant, hybrid shrub rose. Requires
minimum maintenance.
ROSA Nearly Wild
3’ h 3’ w 12"p SUN SUMMER
(Nearly Wild Shrub Rose) Pink fragrant flowers. A Free
flowering, disease tolerant, hybrid shrub rose. Requires
minimum maintenance.
SALIX integra Hakuro Nishiki
3-10’ h 3-10’ w 24"p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Hakuro Nishiki Willow) Open growth habit. Bright pink
branches bear translucent, white leaves suffused with pale
pink. Strongly mottled with bright green variegation.
SAMBUCUS nigra Eva (Black Lace)
3-6'h x 3-6'w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Black Lace Elderberry) Lacy, intense purple-black foliage
provides rich texture and contrast in any landscape. Massive
clusters of pink, lemon scented flowers cover the plant in
midsummer.
STEPHANANDRA incisa Crispa
2'h x 6'w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Cutleaf Stephanandra) Low growing shrub to 2'. Use as
ground cover or lower hedge. Clusters of insignificant small
white flowers. Great effect with arching branches when
planted on top of retaining walls. Tolerates light shade.
SYMPHORICARPOS x. doorenbosii Kordes
3-5’ h 3-5’ w 18"p SUN TO SHADE SUMMER
(Amethyst Coral Berry) Beautiful vivid deep purple pink late
summer fruits adorn the branches of this new introduction
from Germany.
SYRINGA vulgaris Marie Frances
5'h x 4'w 24"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Belle de Nancy Lilac) Double bright pink flowers with white-
centered satiny florets.
SYRINGA vulgaris Sensation
10' h 8' w 3'p SUN SPRING
(Sensation Lilac) Magenta flowers edged in white.
VIBURNUM bodnantense Pink Dawn
8-10'h x 6-8'w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Pink Dawn Viburnum) Spring bring fragrant pink blooms,
followed by rich green summer foliage. Beautiful scarlet
colored leaves in fall and blue fruit.
VIBURNUM dentatum Ralph Senior (Autumn Jazz)
10-12'h x 6-10'w 3'bb SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Autumn Jazz Arrowwood Viburnum) Uniform upright oval
form with kaleidoscopic blend of yellow, orange, red and
burgundy fall color. Creamy white, flat-topped flowers in mid-
spring, followed by fruit in the fall.
VIBURNUM x. Juddii
5' h 4' w 30"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Judd Viburnum) Similar to Viburnum Carlesii but a more
compact, rounded habit. Fragrant white flowers, burgundy
purple fall color.
WEIGELA florida Alexandra
4-5’ h 4-5’ w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(Wine & Roses Weigela) Hot pink-rose colored flowers are
vividly displayed against a background of rich dark burgundy
foliage.
WEIGELA florida Bramwell (Fine Wine)
2.5h' x 2.5'w 18"p SUN SUMMER
(Fine Wine Weigela) An exciting new weigela with a compact
mounding habit and beautiful dark burgundy foliage.
Abundant pink flowers and excellent texture.
WEIGELA florida Brigela
4-5’ h 4-5’ w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SPRING
(French Lace Weigela) A dramatic new variegated selection
with dark red flowers similar to ‘Red Prince’ and bright yellow
margins on deep green foliage.
WEIGELA florida Rumba
3'h x 4'w 18"p SUN TO PART SHADE SUMMER
(Rumba Weigela) Dark red flowers with a bright yellow throat
are highlighted against a background of light green foliage
tinged with purple at the edges. Free flowering.