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Weigela - Variegated - The Variegated Wiegela, Weigela florida 'Variegata', has a compact habit, growing 4-6' high and wide. It has grey leaves with yellow/cream fringes, and dark pink flowers. This deciduous shrub is grown for its showy bell-shaped flowers and spreading, arching growth habit. Leaves are dark green, oval and tapered, to 2.5 inches long.

Dark pink flowers with pale pink-white interiors, to 1 1/4 inches long are produced in corymbs on short lateral twigs on previous years growth in late spring to early summer. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Very nice in a mixed shrub border.

 

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Butterfly bushes - Butterfly Bush - (Black Knight  shown) Buddleia 'Black Knight', is a vigorous growing shrub that boasts dark purple flower from mid-summer and is a butterfly magnet. This bush flowers summer and fall and is easy to grow. With a name like Butterfly Bush you might expect a plant to be attractive to butterflies. In fact, it's more than attractive; it's a magnet for all the butterflies that pass through your garden seeking nectar. 

This deciduous bush blooms mid-summer to early fall. Butterflies and bees will flock to the honey-scented blossoms, whose dilute nectar is sweetest in midday sun. Plant it near a path or patio and the shrub will provide a delightful fragrance for you, too. It's generally pest-free. This plant blooms on new growth and should be pruned back to the ground in spring.


 
 
 
 

 

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Butterfly bushes - (The Butterfly Bush 'Pink Delight' shown), Buddleia 'Pink Delight', has fragrant, deep pink flowers on a compact growing butterfly bush. The leaves are grayish green to add interest. It is a vigorous growing shrub that boasts deep pink flowers from mid-summer and is a butterfly magnet. This bush flowers summer and fall and is easy to grow. With a name like Butterfly Bush you might expect a plant to be attractive to butterflies. In fact, it's more than attractive; it's a magnet for all the butterflies that pass through your garden seeking nectar.

This deciduous bush blooms mid-summer to early fall. Butterflies and bees will flock to the honey-scented blossoms, whose dilute nectar is sweetest in midday sun. Plant it near a path or patio and the shrub will provide a delightful fragrance for you, too. It's generally pest-free. This plant blooms on new growth and should be pruned back to the ground in spring. 

 

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Butterfly bushes - (The Butterfly Bush 'White Bouquet', shown) Buddleia 'White Bouquet', has fragrant, white flower panicles 8-12" long form on this somewhat compact growing butterfly bush. It is a vigorous growing shrub that boasts white flowers from mid-summer and is a butterfly magnet. This bush flowers summer and fall and is easy to grow. With a name like Butterfly Bush you might expect a plant to be attractive to butterflies. In fact, it's more than attractive; it's a magnet for all the butterflies that pass through your garden seeking nectar.

This deciduous bush blooms mid-summer to early fall. Butterflies and bees will flock to the honey-scented blossoms, whose dilute nectar is sweetest in midday sun. Plant it near a path or patio and the shrub will provide a delightful fragrance for you, too. It's generally pest-free. This plant blooms on new growth and should be pruned back to the ground in spring.

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Butterfly Bush, Empire Blue Buddleia davidii 'Empire Blue' Deciduous woody shrub. Silvery foliage with rich violet-blue panicles up to 14" long features an intense orange eye.   Large, fragrant flower clusters emit a delicate scent that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Empire Blue Butterfly Bush blooms from summer to fall, growing 6-12' tall with a 12-15' spread. For best results, cut back 6-8" each spring in cold climates.  Shipped in 4" pot.  Deer tend to avoid.    Zone 5 to 9
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Forsythia, Hedge - F. x intermedia 'Lynwood'  Shapely, 8' tall shrub is smothered with yellow blooms in early spring before the foliage appears. Popular as a specimen plant or hedge. This Forsythia has unique purple autumn foliage.  Plant 5-10' apart. Subzero-hardy flower buds. 18-24" plants. 
Deer tend to avoid.    Zone 4 to 9

 
 
 
 

 

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Forsythia Bushes - Forsythia - Lynwood Gold, Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood',  Forsythia 'Meadowlark' , Forsythia - Show Off Forsythia 'Mindia' 
Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Gold', is an old time favorite with an upright spreading habit and big yellow flowers up the entire length of stem. It is one of the best and most reliable of forsythias. The flowering stems appear as deep golden wands in April. 'Lynwood Gold' is a dense growing plant with an upright habit. Forsythia is excellent for hedging, fast growing and tolerant of moist soils. 'Lynwood Gold' grows 6 to 8 feet tall and wide and does best in sun to light shade.  Allow plants to develop for the first three years with minimal pruning. Once plants are established prune in midspring after flowering by thinning out crowded stems from the center of the shrub. Also remove one or two old stems from the base. A little pruning will go a long way to keep your forsythia attractive and free flowering!

 

 

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Forsythia Bushes - Forsythia - Lynwood Gold, Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood', Forsythia 'Meadowlark' , Forsythia - Show Off Forsythia 'Mindia' 

The Forsythia 'Meadowlark'. Forsythia x 'Meadowlark' is noted for the cold-hardiness of its buds and its blooming ability in exposure to temperatures that are below-zero. Heavier flowering is encouraged if planted in full sun.

This fast growing deciduous shrub produces bright yellow flowers. These soft yellow flowers line arching branches in April which creates a 10-foot waterfall of glowing color. A true harbinger of spring!

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Forsythia Bushes - Forsythia - Lynwood Gold, Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood', Forsythia 'Meadowlark' , Forsythia - Show Off Forsythia 'Mindia' 

The Forsythia, Show Off, Forsythia 'mindia', is a new forsythia with large, bright yellow flowers that cover the plant from head to foot. The attractive dark green foliage, unlike any other forsythia, displays season long interest. The Show Off is a dwarf plant with bright yellow flowers produced in the spring. This forsythia will be 2-3' tall with about a 6' spread. This plant would form a very attractive short hedge with showy flowers in the spring and dark green foliage for a eye catching hedge for the summer and fall seasons.

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Honeyberry Collection Lonicera edulis var. kamtschatica
Enjoy the flavor of wild blueberries in early spring! Exceptionally hardy shrubs, long valued in Japan, bear white tubular flowers, followed by small blue berries. Space 4-6' apart. 4-5' tall, pollinates Berry Blue. Plant two varieties for cross pollination. 
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Crape Myrtle, Hopi Lagerstroemia indica 'Hopi'  This exciting cultivar produces gorgeous pink flowers from mid-summer into fall. Hopi Crape Myrtle's foliage and bark changes colors dramatically with the seasons. Grows 10' tall, 10-12' wide. Perfect in patio containers, also makes an attractive hedge or screen. Developed by the National Arboretum. 
Shipped in 4" pot.  Deer tend to avoid.    Zone 6 to 9
Crape Myrtle - Peppermint Lagerstroemia indica 'Nana'
 
 
 

 

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Crape Myrtle - Peppermint Lagerstroemia indica 'Nana' 
Mature Height : 10-12 feet 
Mature Spread : 6-8 feet 
Mature Form : Upright 
Growth Rate : Fast 
Sun Exposure : Full Sun 
Soil Moisture : Moist 
Soil Type : Widely adaptable 
Flower Color : Pink
Foliage Color : Green 
Fall Color : Yellow 
Zones :  6 - 10 
Crape Myrtle -  Pink Lagerstroemia indica 'Rosea'
 
 

 

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Crape Myrtle -  Pink Lagerstroemia indica 'Rosea' 
Mature Height : 10-20 feet 
Mature Spread : 6-8 feet 
Mature Form : Upright 
Growth Rate : Fast 
Sun Exposure : Full Sun 
Soil Moisture : Moist 
Soil Type : Widely adaptable 
Flower Color : Pink 
Foliage Color : Green 
Fall Color : Yellow
Zones :  6 - 10 
Crape Myrtle - White Lagerstroemia indica 'Alba'

 

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Crape Myrtle - White Lagerstroemia indica 'Alba' 
Mature Height : 15-20 feet 
Mature Spread : 6-8 feet 
Mature Form : Upright 
Growth Rate : Fast 
Sun Exposure : Full Sun 
Soil Moisture : Moist 
Soil Type : Widely adaptable 
Flower Color : White 
Foliage Color : Green 
Fall Color : Red 
Zones :  6 - 10 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Smoke Bush, Purple  Cotinus coggigryia 
Botanical Name:   Cotinus coggygria var. atropurpureum 
Form:   Deciduous woody shrub 
Sun Exposure:   Full Sun 
Height/Habit:   10' - 15', spreading, loose, open habit;  Spread:   10' - 15' 
Spacing:   15' - 20' 
Hardiness Zone:   5 - 8 (-20 degrees F). 5 with protection 
Foliage Type:   Ovate to obovate 1 1/2" -3 1/2" , a deep purple color which is retained throughout the summer 
Flower Form:   Small insignificant but the seed heads form into large, showy panicle 
Flower Color:   Yellow;   Flowering Date:   Early summer 
Planting Requirements:   Set at the same depth they are at in the container, firm and water in well 
Soil Requirements:   Adaptable to a wide range of soils and once established quite drought tolerant 
Growth Rate:   Fast once established which take one growing season 
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Hydrangea, PeeGee Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' Magnificent, tree form hydrangea with arching branches bears cascades of showy blooms from July to September...when few other shrubs do! Panicles of ivory flowers-up to 18" long and 12" wide-turn dusky purple to pink in fall, finally becoming a warm wheat color by winter. Flowers often dry and remain on the plant, providing interest until spring. PeeGee Hydrangea's cut blooms are lovely in fresh or dried arrangements. Grows 10-15' tall. Space 12-15' apart. Deer tend to avoid. Zone 3 to 8
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Cardinal Candy Viburnum - $ 17.95
The Viburnum Cardinal Candy,'Viburnum dentatum 'Cardinal Candy', a Proven Winners selection, is a very hardy viburnum for northern gardeners. The bright red, persistant berries make for a stunning display in the fall. Loads of cramy white flowers adorn this plant in the spring. Cardinal Candy has a nice, well branched habit and fits nicely into the landscape. Place this plant in well drained soil.
Azalea, Dwarf Red Hardy springhillnursery.com:: 
Azalea, Dwarf Red Hardy- This award-winning hybrid brings shady spots to life all year long. Outstanding fall colors. Among the hardiest of evergreen Azaleas, this award-winner's botanical name means "Mist of the Morning Sun." It brings life to shady spots year-round, with vivid, rose-crimson flowers for weeks in early spring and bright red foliage all winter. Dwarf Red Hardy Azalea grows 2-3' high with similar spread. Ideal for northern exposures, where few colorful shrubs thrive. Shipped in 4" pot. 
Rhododendron x 'Hinode-giri'    Zone 5 to 9
Weigela, Variegated Springhill:: Weigela, Variegated

 Weigela florida 'Variegata', Bird lovers, this flowering shrub is for you! Gracefully arching shrub boasts densely clustered, 1" funnel-shaped pink blooms which are especially attractive to hummingbirds. Flowering lasts from late spring into fall. The foliage is as distinctive as the pink flowers; its oval leaves are variegated - green edged with creamy white. 

This outstanding shrub will be a charming addition to any home environment, but is especially well-suited to withstand city conditions; and its compact size (4-6' high with a 5' spread) fits most urban landscapes. Hardy. Pest and disease resistant. Requires only a minimum of care to yield years of beauty. Superb as a solo specimen, or plant two or more together to create a colorful hedge. Space plants 5' apart. 

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Rhododendron - The Rhododendron Haaga, 'Haaga Rhododendron', is a new, hardy, dwarf variety from the University of Helsinki, Finland. It produces dark pink flowers which contrast nicely with the dark green, coarse foliage. The Haaga will begin to bloom in May. This plant needs excellent drainage, mulching and a peat moss soil additive. Roots will rot in poorly drained soil. It will not do well in windy sites. This dense evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. The large groups of showy pink flowers appear on even young plants. The Haaga is a very effective accent plant.

Mature Height : 3-5 feet;  Mature Spread : 2-4 feet;  Mature Form : Upright 
Growth Rate : Medium;  Sun Exposure : Full sun to partial shade 
Soil Moisture : Widely adaptable;  Soil Type : Widely adaptable 
Flower Color : Dark Pink;   Foliage Color : Glossy Green 
Fall Color : Evergreen;      Zones :  4 - 8 

DECORATIVE SHRUBS JUNIPER GLOBE Taylor Gifts:: DECORATIVE SHRUBS JUNIPER GLOBE

Faux evergreen decorative shrubsare a simple way to add the beauty of live evergreens to your home, without the fuss of real ones. Use them indoors or outside. Place them on your porch, patio or even in entryways. If you don't tell, no one will know they aren't real. No need to worry about watering and feeding! They are maintenance free, deer proof and will not fade. Shrubs arrive ''planted'' in dark green plastic pots. Plastic. 20'' Juniper Globe (8'' pot).

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