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ABELIA
Chinese Abelia
(Abelia chinensis)—This summer flowering shrub
is loved by butterflies and gardeners alike.
Fragrant, white flowers are produced from early
summer until frost. Treat like a perennial and
cut back hard each spring for best appearance.
Grows back quickly! Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’.
Glossy Abelia
(Abelia x grandiflora)—Broadleaf evergreen shrub
with glossy, dark green foliage. White, fragrant
flowers emerge late in the summer and continue
on until frost. Comes through the winter best in
protected locations. May freeze back in hard
winters. Ht. 2-3’, spread 2-3’.
ALMOND
Dwarf Flowering Almond
(Prunus glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena’)—Very popular
shrub with outstanding floral display early in
the spring. Literally covered with wonderful
double-pink blossoms from top to bottom. Plant
in well-drained soils. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’.
ALTHEA (Rose-of-Sharon)
(Hibiscus syriacus)—Upright growing shrub with
hollyhock-like flowers. Blooms Aug.-Sept. An
old-time favorite and a good choice for color
late in the summer. Mature height 8-10’, spread
5-6’.
‘Amplissimus’—Double, red flowers.
‘Aphrodite’—Single, pink flowers.
‘Ardens’—Double, purple flowers.
‘Jeanne de Arc’—Double, white flowers.
‘Lady Stanley’—Double pink flowers.
‘Minerva’—Single, lavender-pink flowers with a
reddish-purple eye.
‘Blue Satin’ (‘Marina’)—This is a new blue form
introduced from the Netherlands. A
strong-growing selection with large, single,
rich royal blue flowers.
‘Freedom’—Beautiful
deep pink to red flowers from mid-summer on into
the fall. Semi-double flowers.
‘Sanchoyo’—A beautiful selection with rich, deep
pink flowers that look a lot like a Japanese
Peony. Really quite stunning.
‘White Chiffon’ (‘Notwoodtwo’)—A beautiful plant
with large, single white flowers, adorned with a
lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. A
very strong grower introduced from England.
‘‘Lil’ Kim’
(‘Antong Two’)— Finally, a dwarf
Rose-of-Sharon! This heavy bloomer has white
flowers with a showy red eye, all on a plant
that stays much shorter than other selections.
Introduced from South Korea. Height 3-4’, spread
3-4’.
‘Sugar
Tip’ (‘America Irene Scott’)— This
variegated selection has blue-green leaves edged
with creamy-white. Flowers are clear pink and
double. Height 8-12’, spread 6-10’.
ARALIA
Variegated Fiveleaf Aralia
(Acanthopanax sieboldianus ‘Variegatus’)— A
variegated version of one of the toughest plants
around. Tolerant of dry soils and will grow in
anything from full sun to considerable shade.
Avoid wet soils. Has stunning rich green foliage
edged with creamy-white to yellow margins. Can
easily be pruned to maintain size. Height 5-8’,
spread 5-8’.
AZALEA
Azaleas can be quite successful if attention is
paid to detail when growing them. Site them on
the north or east side of your house for
protection against the summer heat and winds.
Plant them in soil that has been heavily amended
with compost or peat moss and treated with soil
sulfur to provide an acidic root environment.
Keep mulched and don’t forget to water through
dry weather. Fertilize with an azalea food on a
regular basis.
Compact
Korean Azalea
(Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense
‘Compact’)—This is a very hardy azalea with
lovely rose to lilac-purple, slightly fragrant
flowers. Height 2-3’, spread 3-5’.
Exbury Hybrids
(Rhododendron ‘Exbury Hybrids’)—Deciduous,
upright grower. Foliage is green in the summer
and yellow, orange and red in fall. Flowers are
very bright, almost fluorescent. One of the
easiest types to grow. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
‘Fireball’—Scarlet red blooms on a very vigorous
plant.
‘Gibraltar’—Flame-orange flowers.
‘Klondyke’—New growth emerges a coppery-red
followed by brilliant golden-orange blossoms.
Girard Hybrids
(Rhododendron ‘Girard Hybrids’)—Very hardy,
large flowering evergreen azalea. Foliage turns
reddish in the late fall and remains the rest of
the winter. One of the best evergreen azaleas
for our area. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
‘Ashley Marie’—Variegated foliage with deep
rose-red flowers.
‘Girard Crimson’—Large crimson flowers.
‘Girard Dwarf Lavender’––Clear lavender flowers.
‘Girard Fuchsia’—Dark reddish-purple flowers.
‘Girard Hot Shot’—Fiery scarlet orange-red
flowers.
‘Girard Pleasant’—Large white flowers with a
cream center.
‘Girard Rose’—Deep rose-red flowers.
Northern Lights Hybrids
(Rhododendron ‘Northern Lights
Hybrids’)—Extremely hardy (to -40F) deciduous
azalea. These selections are actually from a
Minnesota breeding program, so you know they can
handle Kansas winters. Compact growth. Height
3-4’, spread 3-4’.
‘‘Lemon Lights’—Lemon-yellow flowers.
‘Mandarin’—Brilliant, mandarin-orange
colored flowers.
‘Rosy Lights’—Dark pink flowers with rose-red
shadings.
‘White Lights’—Pink buds, large fragrant white
blooms.
BARBERRY
Bagatelle Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea
‘Bagatelle’)—This is great little selection,
similar to Crimson Pygmy but with smaller leaves
and a tighter, more compact growth habit. Height
12-18", spread 18-24".
Bonanza Gold Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii ‘Bogozam’)—A dwarf Barberry
with outstanding bright golden-yellow foliage.
Low maintenance plant which forms a small dense
mound. Height 18-24", spread 2-3’.
Burgundy Carousel Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Bailtwo’)—Rich
burgundy-purple foliage that is a little bit
larger than and more robust looking than other
red-leaf selections. Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’.
Cherry Bomb Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Monomb’)—Deep
crimson foliage on a small, compact plant.
Bright red berries in the fall. A great choice
when you need something a little bit larger than
‘Crimson Pygmy’. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
Concorde Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Concorde’)—This compact, dwarf introduction has
shown itself to hold a better deep purple-red
color through the heat of the summer than
‘Crimson Pygmy’. Considered by experts to be one
of the best! Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Crimson
Pygmy’)—One of the most popular plants we carry.
This dwarf Barberry with intense, blood-red
foliage is perfect for putting a little punch of
color into the landscape. Height 2’, spread
2-3’.
Crimson Ruby Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii ‘Criruzam’)—Brilliant
crimson-red foliage and a very uniform,
consistent growth habit. Maintains a dwarf habit
with little or no effort. Use as a dramatic
accent in mixed plantings. Height 18-24”, spread
18-24”.
Emerald Carousel Barberry
(Berberis x ‘Tara’)—An outstanding hybrid with
beautiful yellow flowers in the spring and deep
green summer foliage. The fall display is
nothing short of spectacular. Bright red berries
color up late in the season and leaves take on
brilliant shades of orange to red to purple.
Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’.
Golden Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii ‘Aurea’)—Variety of
Japanese Barberry with bright golden foliage.
Leaves change to a beautiful orange in fall.
Prefers full sun and open exposures. Height
3-4’, spread 3-4’.
Golden Nugget Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii ‘Monlers’)—A dense, compact
Barberry with brilliant golden foliage. Great
for small areas. Height 12-18", spread 18-24".
Helmond Pillar Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Helmond
Pillar’)—A narrow, upright form with deep
purple-red leaves. Narrow, columnar form makes a
striking statement in the landscape. Height
3-5’, spread 1-2’.
Kobold Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii ‘Kobold’)—Bright green
foliage on a dwarf plant similar to ‘Crimson
Pygmy’. Bright orange fall color with red
berries in winter. Excellent little landscape
plant. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’.
Rosy Glow Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Rosy
Glow’)—Leaves are a stunning blend of rose-pink
and deep blood-red. New growth shows the most
intense color variation, while older leaves tend
to mature to a more uniform deep reddish-purple.
Prefers full sun. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’.
Royal Burgundy Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Gentry
Cultivar’)—A deep burgundy selection, similar to
‘Crimson Pygmy’, but with an even richer color
throughout the season and slightly more compact
growth habit. Fall color is black-red. Height
18-24”, spread 2-3’.
William Penn Barberry
(Berberis x gladwynensis ‘William
Penn’)—Evergreen, dwarf, broadly spreading
hybrid Barberry. Leathery, rich green spring
foliage on dense growing, arching branches.
Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’. A 2001 Pride of Kansas
selection.
BAYBERRY
Northern Bayberry
(Myrica pensylvanica)—Upright growing shrub with
small, gray, waxy fruits. Foliage is a lustrous
dark green and very aromatic when crushed, in
fact, waxes from this plant are used for making
aromatic bayberry candles. Height 6-8’, spread
5-6’.
BEAUTYBERRY
Early Amethyst Purple Beautyberry
(Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’)—A great
shrub for adding color to the fall garden.
Arching branches are covered with small bright
lilac-purple fruits by late summer and extending
into the fall. For best fruit production prune
heavily each spring. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’.
BEAUTYBUSH
Pink Cloud Beautybush
(Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Pink Cloud’)—Well formed,
graceful shrub. Bell-shaped pink flowers in May
in huge numbers creating a spectacular show. A
good candidate for working into shrub borders.
Height 6-10’, spread 6-8’.
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BIRCH
Little King River Birch
(Betula nigra ‘Fox Valley’)—Yes, a tree
in the Shrub Section! This slower growing, more
compact form of the widely popular River Birch
actually works great as a large shrub. While it
could be pruned up into a nice little ornamental
tree, it is probably best to utilize the dense,
low branched habit of this selection as a large
shrub, perfect for screening and privacy
plantings or for mixed shrub borders. Perfoms
well in average growing conditions, but it also
is very tolerant of wet or tight soils. The main
stems will develop beautiful peeling, cinnamon
and cream colored bark, typical of the species,
providing a fantastic winter effect.
BLADDERNUT
American Bladdernut
(Staphylea trifolia)—An interesting native shrub
found growing in timbered areas. Develops into a
large, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub. Produces
three-lobed, Chinese lantern-like seed capsules
in the fall, each containing up to several
seeds, creating a "bladder nut". Height 6-8’,
spread 6-8’.
BLUE-SPIREA
Blue-spirea are also commonly known as Bluebeard
or Blue-mist Shrub and are in fact not actually
Spireas at all. Technically these plants aren’t
even considered true shrubs, but instead
classified as subshrubs which means they act
kind of like a shrub and kind of like a
perennial. Plan on cutting them back hard each
spring to start the season, much like you would
with the perennials in you garden. Plant them in
full sun and well-drained soil. This is a great
plant for butterfly gardens.
Dark Knight Blue-Spirea
(Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’)—This
small flowering shrub has deep blue-purple
flowers late in the summer and into the fall.
Leaves have a silvery-gray cast to them. Height
2-3’, spread 3-4’.
Petit Bleu Blue-Spirea
(Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Minibleu’--A more
compact selection, still with deep blue flowers
and dark green foliage. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread
2-3’.
Snow
Fairy Himalayan Bluebeard
(Caryopteris divaricata ‘Snow Fairy’)—Stunning
green and white variegated foliage that
supposedly smells like cat urine when crushed…we
would recommend not crushing the foliage!
Branches are topped with blue flowers late in
the season. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.
Sunshine Blue Common Bluebeard
(Caryopteris incana ‘Jason’)—Bright sunny-yellow
foliage and rich amethyst-blue flowers. Reported
to be a much stronger grower than ‘Worchester
Gold’ and from our observations this appears to
be true. Blooms from late summer into the fall.
Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’.
BOXWOOD
Green Mountain Boxwood
(Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’)—A hybrid
boxwood with great winter hardiness and
outstanding foliage and a slightly upright
growing habit. Dark green leaves through the
growing season, bronzing slightly through the
winter. Sheared here into a pyramid form for
accent use. Height 3-5’, spread 2-3’.
Green Tower
Boxwood
(Buxus sempervirens ‘Monrue’)—A very narrow
growing form, perfect for use as an accent plant
or narrow hedges. Tolerates trimming nicely, and
doesn’t bronze out through the winter. Height
6-8’, spread 18-24”.
Green Velvet Boxwood
(Buxus x ‘Green Velvet’)—A vigorous,
globe-shaped, hybrid boxwood with dark green
foliage that retains its color in the winter.
Excellent plant for hedges and borders. Very
hardy! Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
Korean Boxwood
(Buxus microphylla var. koreana)—True Korean
Boxwood. This is one of the hardiest forms
around. Leaves are small, rich green through the
summer and darkening to a bronze-brown through
the winter. Dense, slow grower. Height 3-4’,
spread 3-4’.
‘Wintergreen’—A Korean Boxwood selection
with handsome light green foliage and very small
leaves. Doesn’t bronze out through the winter as
much as the species. Growth is very dense,
making it great for small hedges. Extremely
winter hardy. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
NEW!—North Star Boxwood
(Buxus sempervirens ‘Katerberg’)— Dense,
rounded habit that naturally stays small and
compact. Shiny dark green leaves maintain good
winter color. An introduction from Evergreen
Nursery in Michigan. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.
BUCKEYE
Bottlebrush Buckeye
(Aesculus parviflora)—An absolutely stunning,
large flowering shrub. Wide-spreading, suckering
habit with dark green summer foliage, changing
to yellow in the fall. Covered with upright,
8-12” long panicles of white flowers early in
the summer. Spectacular! Height 8-12’, spread
8-15’.
BUCKTHORN
Fine Line Buckthorn
(Rhamnus frangula ‘Ron Williams’)—A neat
introduction that combines the fern-like foliage
of the Willowleaf Buckthorn with the narrow,
upright habit of the Columnar Tall Hedge
Buckthorn. Would make a great accent plant in a
shrub border or in a perennial planting. Height
5-7’, spread 2-3’.
Willowleaf Buckthorn
(Rhamnus frangula ‘Asplenifolia’)—An outstanding
specimen plant for a special spot. Leaves are
narrow, similar to a willow giving the whole
plant a graceful, ferny appearance. This plant
looks great around water features, creating a
willow-like appearance. Height 10-12’, spread
6-10’.
BURNING BUSH
Compact Burning Bush
(Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’)—Also called Dwarf
Winged Euonymus, Dwarf Burning Bush, and
sometimes just plain old Burning Bush. A much
more compact, slower growing form of the species
made popular because of its brilliant red fall
color. Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’.
NEW!—Little Moses
Burning Bush
(‘Euonymus alatus ‘Odom’)—A true Dwarf
Burning Bush. Perfect size for foundation
plantings or smaller beds. Develops bright red
leaf color in the fall. Height 30-36”, spread
3-4’.
Pipsqueak
Burning Bush
(Euonymus alatus ‘Pipzam’)—This form is
supposed to mature out at about half the size of
the Compact Burning Bush, still with the great
red fall color that everybody loves. Height
4-5’, spread 4-5’.
BUSHCLOVER
Thunberg Bushclover
(Lespedeza thunbergii)—A stunning plant,
particularly for late season flower color.
Produces large clusters of rosy-purple, pea-like
flowers late in the summer and into the fall.
Actually a semi-woody plant that usually dies
back to the ground each winter like a perennial.
Cut back to about 6” each spring. Height 3-6’,
spread 3-6’
‘Gibralter’—Deep, rose-purple flowers borne in
loose, 2-2 1/2” clusters produced late in the
summer, typically August and into September.
‘Pink Fountains’—Pink flowers borne in loose,
2-2 1/2” clusters produced late in the summer,
typically August and into September.
BUSH-HONEYSUCKLE
Butterfly Bush-honeysuckle
(Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Butterfly’)—A Dutch
introduction with rich yellow flowers held in
upright clusters from May to July. Dark green
glossy summer foliage that changes to a
wonderful purple in the fall. Very tough plant.
Prune back hard each spring for best appearance.
Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’.
Dwarf Bush-honeysuckle
(Diervilla lonicera)—Bright bronze-green
foliage. Small yellow flowers in the summer. Red
fall color. Good plant for dry, sandy soils.
Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
‘Copper’—This form is similar to the species but
with bright copper colored new growth. Height
3-4’, spread 3-4’.
BUTTERFLY-BUSH
Butterfly-bush (Summer Lilac)
(Buddleia davidii)—A fast growing, medium-size
shrub with stunning lilac-like flowers through
the heat of the summer and on into the fall.
Flowers come in a variety of colors. Will grow
and bloom best if pruned nearly to the ground
each winter. Great for attracting butterflies
and hummingbirds as well as adding a lot of
summer color to the garden.
'Attraction’—As close to red as you are
likely to get in a Butterfly-bush. This plant
actually arose from seed collected from an
open-pollinated, yellow-flowering selection
called ‘Sungold’. Best guesses are that ‘Royal
Red’ is the father but the blood tests haven’t
come back yet. Height 5-8’, spread 4-6’.
‘Adonis Blue’ (‘Adokeep’)—Deep blue flowers of
good size and fragrance on a more compact plant.
Selection out of a breeding program aimed at
producing smaller, more compact plants. Height
3-5’, spread 3-5’.
‘Black Knight’—Very dark violet-purple with
large panicles. Our most popular variety. Height
5-8’, spread 4-6’.
‘Harlequin’—Creamy-white, variegated selection
with reddish-purple flowers. Height 4-6’, spread
4-6’.
‘Honeycomb’ (B. x weyeriana
‘Honeycomb’)—Creamy-yellow, sweetly fragrant
flowers. Vigorous grower. Height 5-8’, spread
4-6’.
‘Nanho Blue’ (var. nanhoensis)—A more compact
form with slightly fragrant, mauve-blue flowers.
Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’.
‘Nanho Purple’ (var. nanhoensis)—Highly
fragrant, magenta-purple flowers on a more
compact, semi-dwarf shrub. Height 4-5’, spread
4-6’.
‘Peacock’ (‘Peakeep’)—A nice, neat compact plant
with pink flowers borne in good-sized clusters.
Selected out of a breeding program aimed at
producing smaller, more compact plants. Height
3-5’, spread 3-5’.
‘Petite Plum’ (var. nanhoensis ‘Monum’)—Compact
form with lightly fragrant, light purple
flowers. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’.
‘Petite Snow’ (var. nanhoensis ‘Monite’)—Highly
fragrant, pure white flowers. Height 4-6’,
spread 3-5’.
‘Pink Delight’—Fragrant, true pink flowers in
panicles 12-15” long. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’.
‘Potter’s Purple’—An exceptionally hardy,
vigorous selection with dark, violet-purple
flowers produced on large panicles. Moderately
fragrant. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’.
‘Purple Emperor’ (‘Pyrkeep’)—Large, mauve-purple
blooms on a nice compact plant. Height 3-5’,
spread 3-5’.
‘Royal Red’—Rich purple-red flowers on large
panicles. Fragrant. Height 5-8’, spread 4-6’.
‘White Ball’—This is a dwarf selection that may
just have a place in your landscape. Tight,
compact growth and grayish-silver foliage topped
with pure white flowers throughout the summer
season. A great choice for smaller gardens.
Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.
‘White Profusion’—Pure white, lightly fragrant
flowers produced in medium-sized panicles.
Height 5-8’, spread 4-6’. |
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