Plant Catalog 2010 - Clarity Connect, Inc.

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R. ‘Vi siting Angels’
Plant Catalog
2010
Purveyors of Fine Plants
Mail Order • Retail • Wholesale
Phone: 732-833-0613
www.rarefindnursery.com
For online ordering
A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HENRY ‘HANK’ SCHANNEN
Joe Minahan, Hank, R. 'John Paul ll', PA – 5/23/92
Hank in his Golf Cart – 5/30/08
Hank, Nick Nickou Garden, CT – 7/10/03
Hank, J. Sinclair, E. W. Smith Berg Garden, WA – 4/1 9 /90
Nursery Guardians – 7/28/06
Bruns Nur sery, Germany – 5/22/98
Ned Bro c k e n b rough. R. 'Horizon Monarch', Hank, WA – 4/22/90
Hank, W. Berg, G. Kesterson – Fujioka Garden, WA – 4/20/90
Hank, Elizabeth Hobbie, Germany – 5/23/98
Hank, Bill Rhein, Joe Minahan, PA – 5/23/92
Hank as Auctioneer, ARS Valley Forge Chapter – 8/22/99
Hank as Auctioneer, ARS Valley Forge Chapter – 8/22/99
The name ‘RareFind’ describes not only the nursery he established
but the man himself. Henry ‘Hank’ Schannen was a “rare find” in many
ways. He established two successful businesses in two very different
industries.
Hank spent most of his business career in the marketing research
industry and co-founded Hase/Schannen Research Associates, but his
love of plants, particularly rhododendrons, led him to establish
RareFind Nursery. During his business career with Hase/Schannen, he
became one of the pre-eminent qualitative marketing researchers. One
of his major projects for the financial services market led to the development and refinement of credit and debit cards, thus directly impacting millions of Americans.
However, during this time he was actively pursuing ‘rhododendrons’. He met with anyone and everyone who would talk about the
genus. When ‘research’ business took him to the west coast, he would
extend his trip to spend time searching for rhododendron varieties that
were potentially hardy here in the east. He also spent considerable time
in Europe exploring and purchasing plants for his collection. This
grew so that even before starting RareFind Nursery, Hank had enough
rhododendrons to fill six cold houses at a local nursery.
With the intention of some day giving his rhododendron treasures a
home, in 1988 he purchased 11 acres in Jackson, NJ (in the northwest
corner of the NJ Pine Barrens). Beginning in 1997, he started to plant
his collection on this property and to build a house. By 1998 the foundation for ‘RareFind Nursery’ was established and business commenced. While he felt confident the fledgling business would have a
positive impact on the horticultural world, he was delighted when this
became a reality. The company grew (not without pain), to become a
leader in the mail order business. As Hank expressed RareFind’s niche
of offering the rare and unusual: “If you can find it in a garden center,
we probably don’t have it!”
Hank was one of the standard bearers and spokesman for the
American Rhododendron Society. After joining the Society in 1966, he
served on its Board of Directors and as President of its Princeton
Chapter in the 1970’s and then again in the 2000’s. He was a long time
member of the Rhododendron Species Foundation and Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Rhododendron Research Foundation. He was
a Bronze Medal recipient of the Princeton Chapter and ARS Gold
Medal recipient in 1997. His nickname “the Ambassador” expressed his
love of the genus and the enthusiasm which he generously shared with
anyone who expressed interest.
The Schannen Family and RareFind Nursery Staff have dedicated
the 2010 Catalog to Hank’s memory and are sharing some of the
images of Hank as he pursued his dream, as well as some photos of
RareFind Nursery. Please continue to support us in our efforts to preserve Hank’s dream.
WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR PLANTS AND PACKING TOO!
Welcome to RareFind Nursery!
ABOUT OUR PLANTS
RareFind Nursery wants to offer its customers good value for the
money they spend. That means good-sized, healthy plants with large
root systems. Most of our plants are grown right here at the nursery,
but we obtain some plants from other specialty nurseries as well.
Many of the plants we offer are not available anywhere else, so we
must propagate them ourselves. Generally it takes from 1-2 years
(or at least 2 growing seasons) to produce a plant from a cutting.
We ask for your patience in obtaining more of plants that are out of
stock.
OUR MISSION: Our Name Says it All!
2009 Was a Challenging and Sad Year
The Schannen family, RareFind Nursery and the
horticultural world lost one of its pillars when
Henry ‘Hank’ Schannen, RareFind’s founder and
owner, passed away unexpectedly on September
16, 2009. We appreciate the many caring messages
we have received and your patronage during a
difficult time.
The Schannen family – his wife Virginia, their three
daughters, Karen, Lisa, Dawn and the RareFind
Nursery staff are committed to seeing Hank’s
dream of a successful RareFind Nursery continue.
In addition, 2009 was challenging because
of factors and conditions beyond our control.
Problems in the housing market and general
economic climate have had significant negative
impacts on the whole nursery industry. While
RareFind Nursery’s business has not been as
adversely affected as the industry overall, we did
suffer a small decline in growth, the first in our 10year history.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2010
As we begin our second decade, it is with heavy hearts,
but also with great enthusiasm and expectations for
RareFind Nursery’s future. Several changes to our
business model have been made to deal with economic
conditions, the most immediately noticeable being the
timing of our 2010 Catalog. The RareFind Nursery
Catalog is a tribute to Hank’s leadership and vision, and
we ask you, his customers and friends, to demonstrate
your support of his nursery by your continuing
patronage.
• Please check our website frequently for new
additions and small quantities of plants that could
not be included in this catalog. Our website (www.
rarefindnursery.com) includes over 1,500 plant
descriptions, more photos and easy ‘shopping cart’
ordering 24/7, 365 days a year. Prices in this catalog
are guaranteed until June 30, 2010. Availability of
some items may be limited, so order early!
• If you’re not already on our email list, sign up
now –just go to the website and register for
our ‘newsletter’ or send an email to: support@
rarefindnursery.com. (We never sell your email or
address to other parties.)
• If you need a speaker for your garden club or an
event, let us know. Our experts on staff are available
pg. 2
for presentations on rhododendrons, azaleas, woody
plants, magnolias, witch hazels, perennials, native
plants and carnivorous plants.
• We are also scheduling interesting and informative
workshop events for 2010, including pruning,
propagation, hybridizing and bog building. Details
will be posted on our website and in emails.
• See bloom in February, and fragrance too! Our
Second Annual Hamamelis Festival is scheduled for
Saturday, February 13, 2010. We carry lots of Witch
Hazels, both old standards and new cultivars. We will
have speakers and slide presentation running in our
heated barn. Our experts will be available to answer
questions and make recommendations. SNOW
DATE: Saturday, February 20, 2010.
All of this is made possible by valued customers like
you. We appreciate your comments and feedback, as
they help us to better understand and accommodate our
customer’s needs and wants. Please continue to let us
know how we are doing. We usually get good marks but
are always looking for ways to improve. Some of our
favorite quotes are included on the following pages.
— Hank Schannen
Visit www.RareFindNursery.com for Online Ordering, Plant Descriptions and more.
PLANT SIZES
Although we do not generally specify container sizes in the catalog,
most of the plants we ship (with the exception of perennials)
are grown in a 1, 2 or 3 gallon pot. PLANT SIZES DO NOT
INCLUDE THE ROOT BALL. We try to be conservative when
measuring plants so that you may well receive a larger plant than
you ordered.
Our plants are usually larger than those of our competitors, but
at a similar or equal price. (Many plants from competitors are
actually 3-4” or quart-sized containers.) We feel larger plants have
significant advantages:
• they ship better than those in smaller containers
• their larger root systems transplant and establish themselves easier
• they tolerate adverse garden conditions better than plants with
smaller root systems
WE DO NOT SHIP BARE ROOT PLANTS!!
We are sometimes asked if our trees and shrubs are shipped bare
root. NO!!! All our shrubs and trees are shipped with an established
root ball and evidence of viability. A few perennials may be shipped
bare root, but they are the exception rather than the rule.
PLANT AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
Catalog prices are based upon the expected size of the plants
available for spring shipment. Most plants are in stock when the
catalog is written. All plants are subject to prior sale. We will
reserve plants for spring shipment on a “first come, first serve”
basis, and quantities may be limited, so ORDER EARLY!
Prices are subject to change after June 30, 2010. You may use the
catalog listings when ordering after that date and we will notify you
of any size or price adjustments. We do not substitute unless you
instruct us to do so.
PACKING:
We take great pride in our packing, and appreciate the many positive
notes we receive about the great condition in which our plants
arrive. Plants are removed from the container; loose soil is removed,
the root balls are wrapped in plastic and the tops in paper. Some
smaller plants are shipped in their containers. We ship large plants
(up to 4-5’ trees) in reinforced boxes. There is an extra charge of
$15.00 for larger plants that require oversized boxes, denoted
by an asterisk in the plant size. If you wish to avoid this charge,
please let us know and IF POSSIBLE we may be able to (carefully)
cut back the plant.
OUR GUARANTEE: (It’s Simple)
If you are unhappy with anything we do, please let us know.
We will endeavor to make it right! We guarantee our plants for
one growing season after purchase. Please let us know as soon
as possible if you experience any problems or have questions.
We believe our customers will be conscientious in planting
and care, but we are not responsible for conditions beyond our
control (such as site conditions, weather, damage by animals,
lawnmowers and acts of God.)
EXTRA LARGE RHODODENDRONS (AND OTHER
PLANTS)
In addition to our 1 and 3 gallon rhododendrons, we carry a wide
range of 7 and 15 gallon and “balled-and-burlapped” (B&B)
rhododendrons—most of which are in the 2-4 foot range. These are
newer or choice varieties which are difficult, if not impossible, to
obtain elsewhere.
We also have a selection of other plants in larger sizes, including
Japanese maples, magnolias, redbuds and dogwoods. Most of these
larger plants are not listed in this catalog as they are too large to
ship. If you need a special plant for that special spot, please visit our
website or call.
THE P ACKING WAS EXTRAORDINARY
“I was skeptical about your shipping a plant from a
7 gallon container, but it arrived in perfect condition.
The packing was extraordinary. No one else does it
as good as you do. I would order bigger plants from
you without hesitation.” (P.D.)
“I received my order a week ago. The packing was
the best I’ve ever seen, the plant arrived before any
other online purchases and the plant was a wonderful
large size. It is a pleasure to deal with a well run
nursery. I’ll be back and I’ve told my friends.” (K.P.)
“Many thanks for getting my conifers off in such good
time and as always, the packing was spectacular.
So glad I found you folks this year, as I love unusual
things. Your catalog has entertained me since spring,
such a good reference and your descriptions are
excellent.” (P.H.)
“I wanted to let you know how much I like the
plants you sent. I appreciate the sturdy plants, the
impeccable wrapping and the quick delivery. They
look perfect in their new surroundings. (D.C.)
www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | [email protected]
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THE STAFF AT RAREFIND
Our staff consists of a small group of dedicated
enthusiasts who care a great deal about growing great
plants! Their backgrounds and interests may be varied,
but their commitment to excellence and passion for what
they do is not!
JASON AUSTIN, Greenhouse Manager, is a graduate
of Delaware Valley College with a BS in Ornamental
Horticulture. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of native
plants and perennials. One of his passions is carnivorous
plants, and we have added a wide selection of these unique
plants. He lives at the beach so he can surf at 5 am and still
make the nursery at 8 am.
ANNE HAINES, Manager, She a BS in Horticulture from
Rutgers and an MS in Entomology from the University of
Florida. She has worked for several nurseries including
Princeton Nurseries, and ran her own horticultural book
company, The Book Tree. She is both our “Shipping
Diva” (we shipped over 8,000 packages last year!) and our
“Inventory Goddess”— no small job when you consider
we carry 2,500 plants in multiple sizes. With excellent
plant knowledge, she also helps in sales, and is an expert
on the many woody plants we carry.
KATHERINE “Kitty” HLUBIK joined us “part
time” this year. She has a BS in Plant Science from the
University of DE. She and her husband own Backacres
Farms, a 1500 acre grain farming operation. She works
in both the office and the nursery and has become a very
valuable asset, working on our records, taking inventories,
picking orders, sales and helping with the catalog.
doing plant stuff. Irv is a retired executive with a BS in
Economics from Wheeling, and an MBA in Marketing
from FDU, whose plant knowledge is still growing. He
has eased our organizational growing pains by expertly
keeping our office procedures current—for example, he
made us get rid of the shoe box in which we kept the
accounts, and moved it to QuickBooks!!!
RON RABIDEAU, Manager, has a BS in Plant and Soil
Science from the University of Massachusetts, and has
participated in four plant and seed collection expeditions:
China (Spring, 2000), Tibet (2002), Arunachal Pradesh,
India (2005), and the Altai Mountains, Siberia (2007).
A rhododendron and daylily hybridizer since 1987, and
member of the American Rhododendron Society, Ron puts
his passion for new plants to work seeking out new and
noteworthy plants.
A. WILLIAM “Bill” SMITH, joined us “part-time”
five years ago. His experience in the “University of Life”
is very diverse, including a teaching degree in English
and History from Glassboro State College. He operated
Rainforest Orchids for 25 years, and was a national orchid
judge. Bill collects a broad range of plants, including
bamboo, daylilies, magnolias, Japanese maples and witch
hazels. He is a key sales person, helps keep our inventory
up-to-date and is now our chief seed grower.
JERRY VAN DE SANDE, Propagator, has been a
rhododendron grower and propagator for many years. He
holds a BA in English from Rutgers, and taught for over 30
years. His retirement “job” is with RareFind where he does
much of the propagation and runs seminars on the subject.
ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS:
Absolute Citron to Axel Tigerstedt
To most people, the word "rhododendron" brings to mind what botanists
classify as the elepidote group. "Elepidote" literally means "without scales,"
referring to a characteristic of the leaves. The foliage of these "large leaf"
rhododendrons, though generally larger in size, can vary from about an inch
long to as much as three feet long. Some have incredible fuzzy indumentum on
the new growth and under the leaves. The flowers range in color from pearly
white to screaming magenta and almost blackish reds. Unless otherwise noted,
the growth habit is an estimate for a 10 year old plant; height is always listed
first. Some sizes are horizontal measurements for low-growing or spreading
plants. An asterisk (*) in front of a size indicates a 6 to 11 gallon container or
B&B (balled & burlapped) plant. These larger and heavier plants require an
extra shipping charge of $15.00. KEY TO LISTINGS: 'Name' • bud hardiness •
(parentage) • hybridizer and/or introducer • description • 10 year size range •
USDA hardiness zone (to the best of our knowledge) • sizes available and
prices. Please see our website for additional listings of plants available in
limited quantities.
Rhododendron
Alena
$$plantID:1329$$ %%catName:Elepidote Rhododendrons%%
Rhododendron 'Absolute Citron'. -15°F. ('Ada Lohr' aka 'Amber Mist' X 'Goldkrone'). Rabideau. The
flowers of 'Absolute Citron' open from deep yellow buds to bright medium yellow with red speckling on
the upper lobe. The color, compact habit and heavy budding came from 'Goldkrone'. The good foliage,
bigger flowers with a blotch came from the mother (seed) plant, along with potential for -25°F
hardiness! Ron's first formal introduction, and so far customers have been very enthusiastic. Try it, we
would appreciate hearing YOUR feedback! H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Mid-May bloom. RHE1389P 6-10" $25.00.
RHE1389QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1329$$
Rhododendron 'Alena'. -15°F. ('Cunningham's White' X decorum). Kyndl. Hailing from the Czech
Republic, this has some of the finest dark green glossy foliage to be found, as well as a wide mounded
and dense growth habit. Pure white flowers emerge from light pink buds. Needs good light intensity to
bloom well. H: 4-5' W: 5-6' Early May bloom. Zones 5-8. RHE0020QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1335$$
IRVING “Irv” J. PAULUS, Manager, He joined us four
years ago as our office administrator and comptroller. He
manages our books and keeps us up to date on all those
things that the rest of us hate to do—we would rather be
K-9 COMPANIONS: Hank’s daughters never met a dog
or cat they didn’t want to rescue. Over the years we have
had five dogs and four cats in the “rescued” category. We
are now down to two dogs, Inga and Gretchen, who take
offense at the thought of a deer jumping the fence. After
10 years we have not had a deer track on the property. The
dogs are kept penned when visitors are here, but at night
they earn their keep by roaming our 11-acre, electricfenced property to insure that deer stay on the other side.
When we hired Anne Haines we also hired her strange
looking little dog “Mo” (also a rescue). Mo faithfully
(obsessively?) follows Anne everywhere, and we’ve even
caught her packing plants for shipment! We can’t forget
Eli, Jason’s black Pug who is guilty of “terminal cuteness.”
He loves strutting around as a barn dog two days a week.
Absolute Citron
Aronimink
Rhododendron 'Anka Heinje'. -15°F(estimated). (yakusimanum X 'America'). D. Heinje
Baumschulen. Red buds open to rosy pink flowers held in compact trusses of 16 to 20 flowers. Leaves
are dark green with beige indumentum, as you might suspect from the R. yakushimanum parent. This
has been grown in Germany for some time and is just being introduced into the USA. We are one of the
first nurseries to offer it for sale. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' RHE1414QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:2389$$
Rhododendron 'Aronimink'. -10°F. ('Pygmalion' x haematodes x 'Wellfleet') Exact combination of
parents is unknown.. Dexter/Scott Horticultural Foundation. Another of the famous 12507 series grown
at Swarthmore College. The row of mature 12507 plants at Tyler Arboretum is spectacular and
'Aronimink' has one of the largest flowers in that series. The flowers are a strong rosy red, about 4"
across with 20 in a truss. The plant tends to be a bit open in shade. H: 4-5' W: 5-6' Zones 6-8.
RHE0029QR 10-15" $30.00.
Axel Tigerstedt
$$plantID:1365$$
Rhododendron 'Axel Tigerstedt'. -26°F. (brachycarpum ssp. tigerstedtii x degronianum ssp.
degronianum). M. Uosukainen (2002). This super cold-hardy Finnish variety was introduced to mark the
100-year anniversary of Arboretum Mustila in 2002. Flowers are white, opening from pink buds. New
growth is covered with white tomentum which persists for most of the first season, a trace remains on
the undersides of the leaves after that. It has beautiful green leaves, and stocky compact growth habit.
When young the plant grows more upright, broadening with age to become distinctly wider than tall.
Maximum height is about 6 feet in 20 years. photo © Marjatta Uosukainen H: 4-5' W: 4-5' RHE2170OP
6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2683$$
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pg. 5
Babylon to Catalina
Catawbiense Album to David Gable
Rhododendron 'Babylon'. -10°F. (calophytum X praevernum). Reuthe. A tall mounded plant bearing
magnificent trusses of 4-5" white flowers with a striking red-blotched throat. Exceptional long leaves
and red stems make this desirable even when not in bloom. Although a hybrid, 'Babylon' retains the
species look of calophytum. If you ever wanted to grow the early blooming calophytum but could not
because of its borderline hardiness, this is a good surrogate. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-7. RHE0033OP
6-10" $25.00.
Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Album'. -25°F. (catawbiense X unknown). Waterer before 1900. Despite
the species sounding name, this is thought to be a hybrid. It is a well-shaped medium growing plant with
glossy convex leaves and white flowers with a yellow green flare. One of the "ironclads" and a great one
to grow in that "trying" location. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 4-7. RHE0064S 15-18" $50.00. RHE0064T
18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1429$$
$$plantID:1374$$
Rhododendron 'Barmstedt'. -15°F. ('Sammetglut' X yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'). Hachmann. A
yak hybrid that looks great even when not in bloom. The plant is a low growing mound with recurved
dark green leaves. The flowers are rosy red with darker edges, displayed beautifully on the plant. Holds
its color well and buds young. Perhaps the best overall grower of the Hachmann introductions, this plant
was named in honor of Herr Hachmann's home town. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0036OP 6-10"
$25.00. RHE0036S 15-18" $55.00. RHE0036T 18-24" $65.00. RHE0036U *24-30" $125.00.
Rhododendron 'Charles Loomis'. -15°F. ('English Roseum' X hyperythrum). Get ready for global
warming! John Thornton from Louisiana has been hybridizing for heat tolerance through the extensive
use of the species R.hyperythrum. Our plant of 'Charles Loomis', sitting in 80% sun with typically 20 to
40 days above 90°F, never shows any ill effects. Buds heavily, with rounded trusses emerging first as
blush pink and quickly fading to white, much like yak hybrids. The narrow and recurved leaves are
retained for 3 to 4 years. This one will take rough treatment. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHE0068QR
10-15" $30.00.
Babylon
$$plantID:1379$$
Rhododendron 'Betty Hume'. -5°F. (fortunei x unknown). Dexter/Baldsiefen hybird. A mid-May
bloomer that will not be easily upstaged. The 4" ruffled, fragrant, multi-colored pink flowers are of a
heavy substance. The upright trusses are displayed on a medium growing sun-tolerant plant with the
characteristic large matte-green fortunei-type leaves. A top-of-the-line Dexter. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7.
RHE0041OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1389$$
Barmstedt
Rhododendron 'Blue Peter'. -10°F. (unknown). Waterer & Crisp. Actually more lavender than blue, but
a classic nevertheless. Frilled trusses of 15 flowers accented with a rich purple flare, on a vigorous plant
that is heat and sun tolerant. Limited quantity available. RHE1248OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE1248QR
10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:2694$$
Rhododendron 'Brown Eyes'. -20°F. (unknown). Dexter/Bosley. One of the best all-around growers,
this spectacular Dexter seedling was raised by Paul Bosley in Ohio in the 1940's. 'Brown Eyes' is a
classic, with large pink trusses set off by a strong bronze flare in the flower. It is very hardy and blooms
in the early midseason. An additional feature is good deep green foliage with an interesting twist,
making this an eye-catching complement to your garden. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8. RHE0053OP 6-10"
$25.00. RHE0053QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1411$$
Betty Hume
Rhododendron 'Calsap'. -25°F. ('Catalgla' X 'Sappho'). Michener. One parent, 'Sappho', has a truss to
die for. Unfortunately the rest of 'Sappho' lacks hardiness and plant shape. 'Calsap' has combined the
hardiness of 'Catalgla' with 'Sappho' to produce a super hardy, well shaped, upright grower. It flaunts
white flowers in a formal truss with the bold purple flare of 'Sappho' on the upper lobe. 'Calsap' sets a
prodigious amount of seed and should be deadheaded after flowering to maintain its vigor. Wants to
grow upright, but benefits from whacking it back when young. A show stopper! H: 6-7' W: 5-6' Zones
4-7. RHE0056QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE0056S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:1416$$
Charles Loomis
$$plantID:1433$$
Rhododendron 'Charlestown'. -15°F. (unknown fortunei hybrid). Dexter. This is an interesting Dexter
because its flowers are similar to 'Dexter's Pink' but on a bigger, more upright plant. The flowers are
pink, slightly ruffled, with a lighter center and bloom about a week earlier than most Dexters. The habit
is upright with large leaves and the plant is a sturdy grower. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0556OP
6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1435$$
Rhododendron 'Cherry Cheesecake'. -10°F (Estimated). (Tetraploid form of 'Hachmann's Charmant').
Briggs Nursery. The flower is hard to describe; take a white base, paint the flower edges red, then dab a
large, deep maroon blotch on the upper lobe. Voilà!!! That's Cherry Cheesecake! Briggs Nursery took
'Hachmann's Charmant', doubled the chromosomes and it now appears to be a different and better plant.
We had stopped growing the original 'Charmant' because it made up into a lanky plant, even though the
flower was sensational. This new version is compact, with very deep green leaves and the same
sensational flower. And yes, it does remind you of Cherry Cheesecake. Late May bloom. H: 4-5' W: 4-5'
Zones 5-7. RHE1399QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE1399S 15-18" $55.00.
Cherry Cheesecake
$$plantID:2392$$
Rhododendron 'Consolini's Windmill'. -15°F. (unknown Dexter parents). Consolini. Tony Consolini
was Charles O. Dexter's gardener for many years and also bred hybrids of his own. His eye for the
unique and spectacular is well displayed in this stunning picotee-type flower, a multi-colored red with a
broad white band in each lobe. A fast grower with good habit and shiny foliage, it does best in a site with
dappled shade. Always a sensation in bloom, we never seem to have enough of this beauty. Limited
quantity available. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0072OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1450$$
Consolini's Windmill
Rhododendron 'Crete'. -25°F. (smirnowii x degronianum ssp yakushimanum). Leach. A domed truss of
magenta buds opens to orchid pink flowers of good substance spotted with gold, aging to white. The
well-branched plant, broad as tall, is amply furnished with glossy dark green, densely indumented
leaves. Heavy tomentum on new growth. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8. RHE0568R 12-15" $50.00.
$$plantID:1453$$
Rhododendron 'Caroline'. -15°F. (fortunei ssp. decorum hybrid). Gable. For Joe Gable to name this
after one of his daughters, he must have felt it was an excellent plant. Recent research has shown it to be
remarkably resistant to fungal root diseases. The loose trusses of large flowers are light orchid pink,
moderately fragrant, with fairly narrow, light green leaves. If you want a large grower, it's one of the best
performers for the East Coast, and a popular parent for hybridizing, too. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-7.
RHE0060OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0060W *3-4' $275.00. RHE0060X *5-6' $350.00.
$$plantID:1424$$
Brown Eyes
Rhododendron 'Carte Blanche'. -15°F. (brachycarpum X 'Bonfire'). Shapiro. One of our favorites
because it is such a good performer. A very special white, with funnel-shaped and ruffled-edged flowers,
set off by brilliant yellow spots on the dorsal lobe. Domed trusses of 18-20 flowers open from purplishpink buds, turning lighter pink and aging to white, retaining color longer on outside and on margins. The
plant is compact and vase-shaped with exceptional dark green glossy foliage. Limited quantity available.
H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-7. RHE0061OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1425$$
Rhododendron 'Catalina'. -15°F. (Unknown parentage, probably has yakushimanum in background).
Leach. Pink flowers fade to white in the center, resulting in a picotee effect. Grows in a medium
mounded plant habit; Catalina's yak heritage is apparent in its attractive, dense foliage with some
indumentum and is said to be somewhat sun tolerant. It was the last pink hybrid introduced by Leach,
and the folks at the Leach Research Station consider it to be one of his best. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7.
RHE1400QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE1400S 15-18" $60.00.
Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'. -15°F. (caucasicum and ponticum). Cunningham. One of the
best white rhododendrons! Buds flushed pink open to white flowers with a pale yellow eye; has small,
upright, many-flowered trusses. Stays low with a compact growth habit and glossy dark green foliage.
Tolerates slightly alkaline soil. Some flowers may open in the fall. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-7.
RHE0076OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0076S 15-18" $55.00. RHE0076U *24-30" $150.00.
$$plantID:1455$$
Rhododendron 'Cynosure'. -15°F. ('Essex Scarlet' x fortunei). Shapiro. A "must have" plant from the
legacy of rhododendron breeders Ben and Marion Shapiro. They considered this their best plant and
many have come to this same conclusion. A medium-sized, wider than tall grower that buds up heavily.
It blooms in late May and does well in sun, but also sets buds in deep shade. The full pink trusses have a
distinctive rust-colored flare in the throat of each flower. The meaning of "cynosure"? Look it up.
Limited quantity available. H: 4-5' W: 5-6' Zones 5. RHE0077OP 6-10" $25.00.
Cunningham's White
$$plantID:1456$$
Rhododendron 'David Gable'. -15°F. ('Atrosanguineum' X fortunei). Gable. Blooming in mid May, the
flowers are pink with a strong deep red blotch in a fully packed truss. This plant helped make Joe Gable's
reputation as the "Godfather" of Eastern rhododendrons. Leaves are a glossy deep green, and the plant is
well clothed in foliage. This is the first plant Hank Schannen bought when he joined the American
Rhododendron Societyin 1966. Thirty years later, that plant is still vigorously growing after being
$$plantID:1427$$
Calsap
pg. 6
Cynosure
pg. 7
David Gable to Eruption
Excelsior to Helsinki University
moved in 1977. Now it is 10 x 7 feet and spectacularly covers itself with 1,000 flowers every spring.
Thank you, Joe, for the legacy. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHE0572OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1460$$
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Champagne'. -15°F. (unknown). Dexter. A large plant of this in full bloom is
quite a sight! The fragrant flowers are buff with faint highlights of pink, apricot, and yellow. The truss
holds 14 flowers, each rather flat-faced with seven lobes and 4 inches across. The overall effect is one of
. . . well, a glass of champagne. The foliage is moderately glossy and olive green in color. H: 6-7' W: 6-7'
Zones 5-8. RHE0102OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1467$$
David Gable
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Giant Red'. -10°F. (unknown). Dexter. This was originally known as Dexter
Estate #431. The showy buds open to a bright red and fade to dark rose pink with a red blotch and red
spotting. The truss is huge- about 7" high with 4" flowers with leaves that are 6" long and 2" wide, so the
name "Giant" is appropriate. This is a large growing shrub which tends to be a bit open when young, but
fills in at maturity. 'Dexter's Giant Red' is a spectacular highlight for the back of a rhododendron border.
H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 6-8. RHE0085QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1469$$
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Pink'. -15°F. (unknown). Dexter hybrid from the Everett Estate. An early
mid-season blooming fragrant pink, with a darker pink edge fading to a lighter center. First tagged as
"SAE #1" by the Dexter Committee, it was later named 'Dexter's Pink' although never registered under
that name. 'Dexter's Pink' and 'Sandwich Appleblossom' may be the same plant. Limited quantity
available. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0089QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1473$$
Dexter's Champagne
Rhododendron 'Disca'. -15°F. (fortunei ssp. discolor X 'Caroline'). Gable. Introduced in 1944. This is
the reverse cross "little sister" of the heralded 'Cadis'. The fragrant frilled flowers open a pale pink that
fades to white. 'Disca' is also a late bloomer (June) and comes into its full glory a week after 'Cadis',
which gives a good reason to add 'Disca', even if you already have 'Cadis.' Tests as resistant to root rot
and is sun and heat tolerant. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0091QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1477$$
Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift'. -20°F. (smirnowii x yakushimanum). Mehlquist. Lightly scented
flowers are held in ball trusses of 12-17 broadly funnel-shaped florets with wavy edges. Flower color is
deeper pink in bud, opening to light pink then fading to white. Leaves are dark green and hairless above,
with a thick, felted creamy indumentum below that ages to brown. Unique for its being a more upright
grower than other yak hybrids. Our 20 year old plant is about 7 feet tall. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7.
RHE0091OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0091QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1484$$
Dexter's Giant Red
Rhododendron 'Dr. Lutton'. -20°F. ('Mrs J G Millais' X yakushimanum). Pride. From the wilds of
western Pennsylvania comes this super-hardy, gorgeous plant on a par with 'Trinity.' One of the larger
growing yak hybrids, our 20 year old plant is 6 x 6 feet. 'Dr Lutton' has flawless deep green convex
leaves with a trace of indumentum. A vigorous and sturdy plant with an upright, compact habit. Flowers
in late May, white opening from pink buds, and are especially long-lasting. H: 3-4' W: 2-3' RHE0585OP
6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1486$$
Rhododendron 'Dream of Kings'. -10°F. ('A. Bedford' X 'Purple Splendour'). Frederick. A
Philadelphia area hybrid by Mrs. H. Frederick, Jr., this is one of our favorite deep purple. An upright
grower, it has outstanding foliage, vigor, and gorgeous purple flowers with a very dark blotch or flare.
The truss is tall and conical. In flower shows, always a "Best in Show" contender. Don't you just love
that name? H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones 6. RHE1210OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE1210QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1487$$
Dexter's Pink
Rhododendron 'Edith Pride'. -25°F. ('English Roseum' X maximum). Pride. From the icebox of
western PA comes this plant which should thrive in any frigid climate. The late blooming flowers are
pink with a small white blotch in a large truss. The foliage always looks impeccable, reason enough to
grow this plant as it never seems to be attacked by insects. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 4-7. RHE0588op 6-10"
$25.00.
$$plantID:1490$$
Rhododendron 'Eruption'. -8°F. ('Tarantella' X 'Seestadt Bremerhaven'). Hachmann. A study in color
contrast between red and white! The buds and backs and rims of the flowers are light red, the inside
high-contrast white. Full, ball-shaped trusses hold 14-16 blooms in the second half of May. Dark green
foliage clothes a plant with broad-upright habit. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' RHE0448S 15-18" $50.00.
$$plantID:2692$$
Rhododendron 'Excelsior'. -10°F at least. (degronianum ssp yakushimanum hybrid). Heinje Nursery. A
new, tough, durable, and beautiful yak hybrid from The Heinje Nursery in Germany. Leaves are thick in
texture, providing an attractive foil for the flowers which open from dark pink buds and age to soft pink.
Reportedly very cold hardy and one report states it is late blooming, but ours have yet to bloom here. H:
2-3' W: 3-4' RHE0449OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2693$$
Rhododendron 'Eye Pleaser'. -10°F. ('Harvest Moon X 'Ice Cube'). Delp. Sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Large, creamy white flowers with a well-defined reddish-bronze dorsal flare will stop you in your tracks.
H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 6. RHE0594OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0594QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1500$$
Rhododendron 'Francesca'. -15°F. ('Britannia' X 'Dexter 202'). Hybrid by A. Consolini & A. Savella in
1971.. 'Francesca' was one of the first patented rhododendrons. It was the answer to the blue-red color of
'Nova Zembla' which had been the hardy red choice for northern climates. 'Francesca' is tall growing
with buds that are almost black-red as they open. The flowers are a deep carmine red in a large
spectacular truss. A great red for late midseason display. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0109OP 6-10"
$25.00. RHE0109QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE0109S 15-18" $50.00.
Excelsior
$$plantID:1513$$
Rhododendron 'Gem Gardens Scintillation'. -20°F. (Mehlquist seedling of 'Scintillation'). Dr. Gustav
Mehlquist. Of several different plants that have been sold under the name 'Scintillation', we like this one
the best. Named for the garden of Dr. Gus E. Mehlquist (GEM), it has the same great deep green,
paddle-shaped leaves plus some special qualities. It's much larger growing and more vigorous than the
standard form(s) of 'Scintillation' and is quite cold hardy, surviving the rigors of the cold climate in
Storrs, CT. Finally, the color is a slightly deeper, even more scintillating shade of pink! H: 4-5' W: 4-5'
Zones 4-8. RHE0112OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0112QR 10-15" $30.00.
Eye Pleaser
$$plantID:1520$$
Rhododendron 'Gigi'. -10°F. (unknown x unknown). Dexter. Quite the showstopper, with vivid funnelshaped rose-red flowers with wavy lobes, spotted with a deeper red. Large blooms are held in a ballshaped truss of 15-18 flowers. Leaves are 4 1/2" long, moderate olive-green, retained 3 years. Broad,
dense habit. Prefers a shady location. One of the few red Dexter hybrids, 'Gigi' was originally notated as
Ross G.G. It's easy to see the source of its ultimate name. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 6-8. RHE1395OP 6-10"
$25.00.
$$plantID:1523$$
Rhododendron 'Giselle'. -15°F. ('Lady Bligh' x yakushimanum). unknown. Named for the famous
ballet, as the flowers are reminiscent of a ballerina's tutu. 'Giselle's buds emerge a glowing pink and
eventually fade to white, but it's the size of the flowers and tight truss that make this one different, with
exceptionally large flowers and leaves for a yak hybrid. The plant habit is compact with a hint of
indumentum on the leaves. It is reliably hardy and an all-around good performer. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones
5. RHE0612OP 6-10" $25.00.
Francesca
$$plantID:1530$$
Rhododendron 'Gomer Waterer'. -15°F. (catawbiense hybrid) . Waterer . A classic from yesteryear,
'Gomer Waterer' has a ball-shaped truss that emerges a light lavender pink, quickly turning white with
yellow spotting on the upper lobes. The foliage is dark green on a dense dome-shaped plant. A consistant
bloomer, this has stood the test of time and earned a well-deserved reputation as a "good doer". H: 5-6'
W: 5-6' Zones 5-7. RHE0497QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE0497S 15-18" $50.00.
$$plantID:2395$$
Rhododendron 'Great Smokey'. -15°F. (vernicosum X 'Hardy Giant'). Haag. A hardy "big one" that
deserves wider attention. It's a vigorous plant with large soft lilac pink trusses topped off with a vivid
reddish-purple blotch deep in the throat. After 10 years, our plant is 6' high by 4' wide. Hybridized in the
Great Smokey Mountains of western NC by Russ and Velma Haag. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 5.
RHE0127OP 6-10" $25.00.
Gem Gardens Scintillation
$$plantID:1550$$
Rhododendron 'Hachmann's Diadem'. -10°F. ('Hachmann's Ornament' X 'Furnival's Daughter').
Hachmann. Light purplish pink and white flower with a large, conspicuous blotch of cherry red. New
growth is an attractive red. Very impressive dark, smooth, elliptic foliage. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 6-7.
RHE0821OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1556$$
Rhododendron 'Helsinki University'. -35°F. (brachycarpum ssp. tigerstedtii open pollinated).
Uosukainen. This Finnish beauty is medium in height and extremely hardy, with light pink flowers
sitting in jaunty fashion atop its glossy green foliage. Among the many other varieties in our nursery, this
one stands out for its foliage. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 3-6. RHE0138S 15-18" $55.00.
$$plantID:1568$$
Dream of Kings
pg. 8
Gigi
pg. 9
Hypernola #3 to Kullervo
Lilac Lagoon to Mountain Marriage
Rhododendron 'Hypernola #3'. hyperythrum hybrid. probably Thornton. What's in a name? One of the
parents is the species R. hyperythrum, a species known for its' heat tolerance. "Nola" stands for "no
label", as in a plant which has lost it's label. Don't let this deter you from trying it- you will be pleasantly
surprised. The flowers are pinkish in bud, opening to white, on a very full and "bushy" plant.
RHEXXXQR 10-15" $30.00.
Rhododendron 'Lilac Lagoon'. -10°F. ('Mrs. Davies Evans' X 'Microflare'). A.W. Smith/Delp. Purple
buds in trusses of 17 open to pale purple 3" flowers heavily edged with a blend of strong and light
purple; filaments and style are light purple. Leaves are dark green on a tall rounded plant. H: 5-6' W: 4-5'
Zones 6-8. RHE1067QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1648$$
$$plantID:2697$$
Ingrid Mehlquist
Rhododendron 'Ingrid Mehlquist'. -25°F. ('Besse Howells' X yakushimanum). Mehlquist. White frilly
flowers emerging from lavender buds in small but very full and abundant trusses on a rock-hardy yak
hybrid. This low, compact plant has great foliage and buds heavily from a young age. Resistant to root
rot disease. Exceptional. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 4-7. RHE0150OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0150S 15-18"
$55.00.
$$plantID:1587$$
Rhododendron 'Janet Blair'. -20°F. (unknown). Dexter/Leach. Our 2008 cover girl makes the "good
doer" lists every time! Large, fragrant, ruffled lavender-pink flowers open to a lighter center topped off
by a blotch of yellow on the upper lobes. The plant with its glossy green foliage and mounding habit, is
not only cold hardy but also heat tolerant. For the hybridizer, 'Janet Blair' is a proven parent of many new
and lovely hybrids. Blooms third week of May, and is better in moderate shade than many other
varieties. Safe, dependable, and attractive are apt descriptors. Sounds like the girl next door! H: 5-6' W:
5-6' Zones 5-8. RHE0151QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE0151T 18-24" $65.00. RHE0151U 24-30" $65.00.
RHE0151W *3-4' $200.00.
$$plantID:1592$$
Janet Blair
Rhododendron 'Judy Spillane'. -20°F. (maximum X 'John Wister' [aka 'Janet Blair']). Dr. John Wister,
Tyler Arboretum. One of the best R.maximum hybrids available,'Judy Spillane' shows the best attributes
of both parents. She blooms late (end of May/early June), with light pink flowers aging to a creamy
white and set off by a prominent yellow-green blotch. The heavy flower substance stands up to late
season heat, making this an excellent choice to extend garden bloom time. Spherical trusses of 14 florets
are set off by flat olive-green leaves on a plant of rounded growth habit. H: 4-5' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8.
RHE0154OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1600$$
Rhododendron 'June Melody'. -10°F. (maximum x discolor). Wister. A late bloomer that surprisingly
has remained obscure- we're not sure why, but it is one of John Wister's best hybrids! Full trusses of
white flowers in mid to late June have good substance with yellow throats and sit perched on healthy
dark green foliage. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 6-7. RHE1398QR 10-15" $35.00. RHE1398S 15-18" $55.00.
$
$plantID:2401$$
Rhododendron 'Kaye Player'. -5°F. ('The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague' X 'Dr Yelton'). Lonnie
Player. Big bright pink flowers abound on this new hybrid developed in North Carolina, so should be
quite heat tolerant. Leaves are thick and heavy, similar to those of 'Solidarity'. Won "Best in Show" at the
Piedmont Chapter of the Rhododendron Society truss show in 2005. H: 5-6' W: 4-5" RHE2146OP 6-10"
$25.00. RHE2146QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:2567$$
Rhododendron 'Ken Janeck'. -25°F. (A selected seedling of yakushimanum). Janeck. Always reliable
in cold climates, 'Ken Janeck' is a "good doer" just about anywhere. Flowers are a deep pink in bud,
opening to a softer shade of pink and fading over time to white. The growth habit is compact, with heavy
tan indumentum underneath the matte, dark green leaves. Although registered as the species
R.yakushimanum, many experts believe it is actually a hybrid of R.smirnowii due to foliage that is
unusually large for R.yakushimanum. H: 2-3' W: 4-5' Zones 4-7. RHE0159S 15-18" $55.00.
RHE0159T *18-24" $150.00.
$$plantID:1615$$
June Melody
Rhododendron 'Kristi Lynn'. -5°F ?. ('Karen Triplett' X 'Big Deal'). George Woodard, Phipps Estate .
Yellow buds open to trusses of 12 to 15 pale yellow flowers unmarked by other colors in mid-May.
Foliage is a glossy moderate olive-green and the plant has a dense habit. Needs shade. This is the first
introduction from our good friend and noted hybridizer George Woodard of Long Island. Watch for more
in the near future. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 6-7. RHE0488OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0488QR 10-15" $30.00.
$
pg. 10
$$plantID:2702$$
Rhododendron 'Mardi Gras'. -15°F. (yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' X 'Vanessa'). Bovee. Adaptable
and rewarding, this early yak hybrid is still an outstanding variety. It has dark green leaves with tan
indumentum. The buds emerge in mid-May as bright reddish pink and open white with pink highlights.
Blooms young. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHE0167OP 6-10" $25.00.
Mardi Gras
$$plantID:1660$$
Rhododendron 'Mary Belle'. -10°F. ('Atrier' X 'Dechaem'). Gable. Breeders often name their finest
efforts for a spouse and Joe Gable named this beauty for his devoted wife, Mary Belle. Very ruffled, 4
inches wide flowers open light salmon pink from deeper buds, fading golden peach, with a basal blotch
of cardinal red. Flowers have heavy substance, and are borne in flat trusses of 10. Leaf has a slight twist,
on a plant that is low and spreading. Wants shade in order to grow well. A wonderful tribute! H: 4-5' W:
4-5' Zones 6-8. RHE017OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1668$$
Rhododendron 'Mary Garrison'. -10°F. (fortunei x vernicosum Rock 18139). Gable. Loose open
trusses are disparaged by some hybridizers, but here the trusses are precisely what makes this plant
special. The large trumpet shaped flowers in early midseason hang elegantly in a graceful, informal
manner and are a unique blend of salmon-yellow and bronze-red, fading to creamy yellow. A classic that
should be more widely known and grown. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' RHE0678OP 6-10" $25.00.
Mary Belle
$$plantID:1670$$
Rhododendron 'Maximum Compactum'. -20°F. ('Maximum Roseum' sdlg.). Not the straight native
species R.maximum, although it was originally bought as such. Probably a dwarfer-growing seedling of
the hybrid 'Maximum Roseum' since the foliage, flower and bloom time are all similar to 'Max. Roseum'.
The big difference is size, as it stays lower and bushier. Flowers are lilac pink to white, foliage is dark
green. If you need a smaller version of a tough, hardy plant, this would be appropriate...and it's a late
bloomer. H: 4-5' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8. RHE1391OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1674$$
Rhododendron 'Maximum Roseum'. -25°F. (ponticum hybrid).. An old standby also known as
'Ponticum Roseum' and a variety of other names. Whether they're the same plant or closely related
seedlings, it grows large, with narrow and deep matte green leaves. Pinkish-lavender flowers are held
upright in a pleasing, full, dome-shaped truss and blooms late, often around Memorial Day or later, but
way before the species R. maximum. It fills the flowering gap between late May and late June. H: 5-6'
W: 5-6' Zones 4-8. RHE0171S 15-18" $50.00. RHE0171T 18-24" $60.00. RHE0171UV *2-3' $135.00.
RHE0171W *3-4' $200.00.
Rhododendron 'Kullervo'. -10°F. University of Helsinki . 'Kullervo' has a dense growth habit and is
ideal for small gardens as it's only about 3' high and wide at maturity. The young leaves are dusted with
white tomentum for an attractive "frosted" look, becoming dark green with brown indumentum
underneath. Like many other white flowering rhododendrons, the buds and flowers of 'Kullervo' are
initially pink, but later turn to white. 'Kullervo' gets its name from the Kalevala, the Finnish national
epic, and a composition by Sibelius. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 5-7. RHE2178OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2703$$
Maximum Roseum
$$plantID:1675$$
Rhododendron 'Minas Grand Pre'. -15°F. (catawbiense 'Compactum' x williamsianum). Kentville
Research Station (Nova Scotia). Bell-shaped flowers are a charming light pink with a tinge of lilac in lax
trusses of 10. The foliage is like R.williamsianum, small and rounded in shape. New foliage is an
attention-getting copper color. Use it as a foreground plant or in the rock garden as an accent plant. It
seems to be heat tolerant and a great addition to our repertoire of unusual rhododendrons. H: 2-3' W: 3-4'
Zones 5-7. RHE0180OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0180QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1687$$
$plantID:2399$$
Kaye Player
Rhododendron 'Love Child'. -5°F(estimate). ('Wild Affair' X 'Kristin Marie'). Schannen. The offspring
of 'Wild Affair' x 'Kristin Marie'- need we say more? The flower is a beautiful bicolor, pinky-red edging
a white center. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' RHE0744OP 6-10" $25.00.
Judy Spillane
Minas Grand Pre
Rhododendron 'Mist Maiden'. -25°F. (yakushimanum x ?). David Leach. Leach was convinced this
selection was pure R.yakushimanum, although not everyone else agreed. It was grown from (open
pollinated?) seed he acquired from England. It is a more vigorous growing yak with a larger than normal
truss. The flowers present the typical yak "appleblossom" effect, starting out as pink and fading to white.
The foliage is dark green with thick tawny indumentum. It blooms earlier than other yaks and seems to
be more tolerant of adverse conditions. It screams yak x smirnowii to me. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 4-8.
RHE0183OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1691$$
Rhododendron 'Mountain Marriage'. -20°F. (yakushimanum x maximum). A. Kehr. Perfectly
globular white trusses sit atop rosettes of dark green shining foliage, like dollops of vanilla ice cream
nestled in dark cones. Yummy!!! Yes, and so is the plant. Combines the best characteristics of both
Mist Maiden
pg. 11
Mountain Marriage to Percy Wiseman
Phyllis Korn to Ruth Mottley
parents, toughness and adaptability from R.maximum and the compact elegance of R.yakushimanum.
This is no shotgun wedding, but indeed a marriage made in heaven. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 5.
RHE0186OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1696$$
Rhododendron 'My Jane'. -10°F. ['Arctic Gold' X ('Hardgrove's Deepest Yellow' x 'Phipp's Yellow' (#
32)]. Anderson/Bondira/Jasionowski. This has become our alternative to 'Capistrano'. Large 8" trusses of
light yellow flowers on a rugged, wider-than-tall plant with great olive green foliage. Local breeder
"Dr.Jaz" was so impressed with this beauty that he named it for another beauty, his wife. Limited
availability. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 6. RHE0361OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0361R 12-15" -3 gallon $45.00.
$
$plantID:1699$$
Nantucket
Rhododendron 'Nantucket'. -15°F. (catawbiense hybrid). Mezitt/Weston Nursery. This is a tough and
colorful rhododendron, selected from hybrids of R.catawbiense in an open field at Weston Nurseries,
Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Upright and robust,'Nantucket' has flowers of a bright rose pink, held in
compact rounded trusses. Blooms late May. Leaves are dark green and slightly recurved. H: 5-6' W: 4-5'
Zones 5-7. RHE1430QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:2407$$
Rhododendron 'Nestucca'. -15°F. (fortunei x yakushimanum). Hanger/Smith. Tight trusses of large
white flowers lightly spotted with green cover a relatively slow-growing, compact and dome-shaped
plant. Excellent glossy foliage. Should be a good parent for it also contains genes for fragrance and
hardiness. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5. RHE0191OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0191QR 10-15" $30.00.
Rhododendron 'Phyllis Korn'. -10°F. ('Diane x 'Gomer Waterer'). Robert Korn. Stately and
magnificent, "Phyllis Korn" will not be confused with any other rhododendron. This tall-growing,
upright plant has exceptionaly large, heavy-textured flowers that are a soft, very light yellow with a red
accent in the throat. The leaves are also large, glossy, veined, and distinctive. A perennial favorite! H:
5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 6-7. RHE0208OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0208S *15-18" $100.00. RHE0208U *24-30"
$150.00.
$$plantID:1737$$
Rhododendron 'Princess Elizabeth'. -15°F. ('Bagshot Ruby' x unknown). Waterer and Crisp.. An
under-rated plant that need a good agent! Our plant near the garden entrance always evokes comment,
with true red (deep crimson) flowers that are held in tall, conical trusses. The foliage is a handsome dark
matte green on an upright growing plant, maturing taller than wide. This Princess has had enough frogsshe deserves better press than she has gotten. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHE0377OP 6-10" $25.00.
Phyllis Korn
$$plantID:1753$$
Rhododendron 'Pseudo Pseudo'. -10°F. (seedling of pseudocrysanthum). This was a pleasant surprise,
a happy accident, but the name "Serendipity" was already taken! Originally obtained by RareFind's own
Jerry van de Sande as R.pseudocrysanthum, but when it bloomed it was obviously an open pollinated
hybrid. So it became 'Pseudo Pseudo'. Leaves are shaped like R.pseudocrysanthum with light
indumentum. A bright red picotee edge surrounds a light pink flower that fades to white. H: 3-4' W: 5-6'
Zones 5. RHE0707OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0707QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1755$$
$$plantID:1708$$
Nestucca
Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'. -25°F. [(catawbiense 'Parsons Grandiflorum' x unknown) X (dark red
hybrid x unknown)]. M. Koster. Yes, we know; it's not rare, but it is a reliable, proven performer, perhaps
the most commonly grown red in severe climates. Features very showy red flowers spotted darker, in
well-filled, rounded trusses. Leaves have a distinctive twist. Even in a garden filled with rarities, I would
not want to be without 'Nova Zembla'. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 4. RHE0194S 15-18" $50.00. RHE0194T
18-24" $60.00.
Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' PP9981. -25°F. ('Purple Splendor' X 'Catalgla'). Blough. When
customers ask for a good purple rhododendron, 'Purple Passion' has become our standard answer. It hails
from the "icebox" of Johnstown in western PA, where winter temperatures regularly reach -20F. This
outstanding variety has deep purple trusses with a white flare on the upper lobe. Leaves are deep green.
The habit is upright and vase-shaped. One tough plant! H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 4-7. RHE0219T 18-24"
$60.00. RHE0219W *3-4' $150.00.
Purple Passion
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Rhododendron 'Orange peach hose-in-hose'. 5°F. unknown. Somehow this lovely plant has not yet
received a real name- any ideas? Soft peach and double or "hose-in-hose" flowers decorate a somewhat
sprawling plant, with matte olive-green leaves. H: 4-6' W: 4-6' RHE0546QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:2704$$
"Orange peach hose-in-hose"
Rhododendron 'Patricia Bosley'. -20°F. (Unkown, perhaps a Dexter). Bosley Nursery, Dexter . A
virtual unknown in the trade, 'Patricia Bosley' has become one of our favorite rhododendrons for
commercial use in landscapes. The plant is a strong grower and very floriferous, with multi-hued pink
flowers held in large dome-shaped trusses blooming the third week of May. Dark green foliage is
exceptionally clean after a hard winter. It may be hardier than listed- try it and see for yourself! H: 5-6'
W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHE0114OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2408$$
Rhododendron 'Peach Flambe'. -10°F (Estimated). ('Reigate Squire' X 'Peach Cobbler') . Richard
Gustafson. What a wonderfully apt name for a plant that greatly expands the color palette for
rhododendrons in the Northeast! Very floriferous and robust with large dark green foliage,'Peach Flambe'
sails through our winters unscathed. Flowers are peach with tones of yellow and various shades of pink
which blend together in an ever-changing mélange as they age. Hybridizer Dick Gustafson was a close
friend of ours and had a patch of land here at the nursery where he grew some of his hybrids; this is one
of the last he named. Blooms Mid May. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-7. RHOE1400QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:2520$$
Patricia Bosley
Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty'. -20°F. (possibly 'Mrs. C. S. Sargent' X 'Dr. H. C.
Dresselhuys'). Pearce in the 1930s, named by Watson, 1983. Impossible to walk past this one without
stopping to admire. The overall effect is formal, but the neon deep rose flowers set off by a gold flare are
definitely NOT! The compact, full truss sits on an "Elizabethan collar" of wide dark green leaves. It's a
robust grower which is becoming more popular. Why do some good things take so long to catch on? H:
5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0201OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0201QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE0201S 15-18"
$45.00.
$$plantID:1728$$
Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'. -5°F. (degronianum ssp yak. x 'Fabia Tangerine') selfed. Waterer.
Back by popular demand, due to its unusual peachy flowers and compact plant habit. Buds emerge pink,
open to light pink with an orangey-yellow flare, then age to white. Nice dark green foliage covers a plant
that grows wider than tall. Blooms Mid May. H: 2-3' W: 4-5' Zones 6-7. RHE0203OP 6-10" $25.00.
RHE0203S 15-18" $60.00.
Rhododendron 'Raisa'. -22°F. brachycarpum ssp. tigerstedtii x (brachycarpum hybrid, bright red no. 81
at Mustila). University of Helsinki. New! 'Raisa' hails from Helsinki, Finland, great for gardeners in
Zone 4 and 5. Flowers are deep lavender pink to red. Compact growth habit. Image Copyright Kristian
Theqvist. H: 3-4' W: 5-6' Zones 4-7. RHE2182OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2705$$
Rhododendron 'Rangoon'. -15°F. ('Fanfare' X 'Gertrude Schale'). Leach. A low-growing red that buds
well as a young plant. It also has great dark green foliage and trusses of dark red flowers. For added
winter interest, the dormant buds and petioles are also dark red. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0928OP
6-10" $25.00.
Raisa
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Rhododendron 'Rona Pink'. -15°F. (unknown). Dexter/Koenig. Still one of the best Dexters. It's very
floriferous and the beautiful fragrant silvery-pink pinnacle-shaped trusses cover the plant in midseason.
We are impressed with how well 'Rona Pink' grows, and it's become one of our standards. H: 5-6' W: 5-6'
Zones 5-8. RHE0228OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1780$$
Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'. -25°F. (catawbiense hybrid). Waterer, before 1851. Why is this the
most widely-grown rhododendron hybrid for the past 150 years? It not only grows but thrives!!! This
"ironclad" has proven itself under conditions from hot summer sun to sub-zero winters. An excellent
plant, compact in habit, it can grow large when placed in a favorable position (shade and decent soil).
Rosy-lilac flowers fade to a light lilac pink. It has found a place in plantings in many different gardens
around the world. Maybe also in yours? H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 4-8. RHE0230T 18-24" $55.00.
RHE0230Y 4-5' Nursery Pickup Only $300.00.
Rangoon
$$plantID:1784$$
Rhododendron 'Ruth Mottley'. -5°F. (unnamed hybrid X 'Lem's Cameo'). W. Robertson hybrid, grown
by Joe Davis. From a distance the floral effect of 'Ruth Mottley' is a stunning tropical blend of pink and
orange. The domed truss is comprised of very large pink flowers with stronger pink margins set off by a
yellow throat with deeper red freckles. A strong growing, yet compact, impressive-looking plant which
buds well and has outstanding foliage for the shady garden. 'Ruth Mottley' has impressed us so far, but
the exact hardiness is unknown. Not for extra cold climates- here in Zone 6B is probably the limit. H:
4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 6. RHE0234OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1792$$
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Pearce's American Beauty
pg. 12
Rona Pink
pg. 13
to Vulcan's Flame
Wheatley to R. hyperythrum
Rhododendron 'Sagamore Bayside'. Another plant from the Dexter legacy (AKA Dexter #16), this is a
lavender pink R.fortunei hybrid received by the Arnold Arboretum in 1938. It was still alive in 1972
when it was named by John Wister and Heman Howard. Quite cold hardy (H2) and achieves the
imposing stature typical of R.fortunei and its offspring. RHE0939OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2706$$
Rhododendron 'Wheatley'. -15°F. ('Westbury' x 'Meadowbrook'). Phipps hybrid. A second generation
Dexter with ball-shaped trusses of 16 frilled, fragrant flowers that are rose-pink with yellow-green rays
in the throat. The plant grows as wide as tall, with large glossy medium-green leaves. An "old reliable"
that keeps performing. Our southern customers like it too! H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHE0271OP
6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1879$$
Silver Sovereign
Rhododendron 'Silver Sovereign'. -20°F. (R. yakushimanum X smirnowii). Morris/Schannen. Hank
received this plant from Elmer Morris in the 90's and named it 'Silver Sovereign'. He thought very highly
of it and we believe you will, too. Compared to other plants of this cross, this one is definitely the tallest
and fastest grower. It tends to be more upright than wide, remains well clothed and has excellent silverywhite compact trusses. Grow it for its wonderful foliage, and enjoy the pink buds/white flowers as a
bonus! H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5. RHE0318OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0318QR 10-15" $30.00.
Rhododendron 'Wyandanch Pink'. -25°F. (parentage unknown). Dexter. Tall globes of bright rose pink
with a darker pink throat on an outstanding shrub. Leaves are very large with impressed veins. Slow to
bud, but will take almost full sun. It is very tough and can grow to be a stately, well-clothed, magnificent
plant. Give it room. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 4-8. RHE0275OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0275S 15-18" $50.00.
$
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Wheatley
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Rhododendron 'Solidarity'. -15°F. (yakushimanum X 'The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague') or
the reverse. Schannen. Our signature plant. Hank made this cross in 1968 and his Polish mother named it
after the Polish labor union in the early '80s. It is now grown around the world. Luminous pink, extralarge flowers produce a combination of red, pink and white hues as they age and new buds open. The
lustrous foliage has very heavy substance, like dark green leather, on a vigorous growing, wider than tall
plant. Our Southern customers report excellent heat and sun tolerance. 'Solidarity' is a very special plant,
for many reasons- we are sure you'll agree. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 8. RHE0245OP 6-10" $25.00.
RHE0245QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE0245S 15-18" - 3 gallons $50.00. RHE0245UV *2-3' $150.00.
$$plantID:1815$$
Solidarity
Rhododendron 'Summer Glow'. -15°F. ('Summer Snow' X 'Scarlet Blast'). Leach. Extend the bloom
season into June with 'Summer Glow'. The truss and flowers are very large and of a bright, clear, rosepink which age to a lighter pink. A trained eye might be able to spot the R.maximum heritage in this
plant from the leaves which are a large and glossy dark green but not as pointed. This is an exuberant
grower so give it lots of room. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0250OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1827$$
Rhododendron 'Summer Snow'. -15°F. maximum x (ungernii x auriculatum) F2. Leach. You may have
already guessed the color and bloom time from the name. Yes, white and late are the main features but
on a very special plant. Large medium green leaves on a large plant- think drama, an imposing presence
in the garden. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' RHE1362OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2418$$
Summer Glow
Rhododendron 'Taurus'. -10°F. ('The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague' X strigillosum). Mossman.
'Taurus' has become our standard for early-blooming red rhododendrons. It is identical in parentage to
'Grace Seabrook', but 'Taurus blooms a few days later and has dark maroon flower buds that make the
plant a year-round asset. It eventually becomes a large plant with magnificent 3.5" flowers that are a
spectacular blazing dark red with black spotting, set off by pointed dark green leaves. Few others rival its
bloom in the early season. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 6-7. RHE0255S 15-18" - 3 gallons $50.00. RHE0255U
*24-30" $175.00.
$$plantID:1837$$
Rhododendron 'Tina Heinje'. -15°F (Estimated) . (yakusimanum x 'Kluis Sensation'). D. Heinje
Baumschulen. Late May brings large dome-shaped trusses with each flower intense red in bud, opening
dark pink and red with a dark red eye and a paler pink inside. Plant has a compact habit, with deep green
foliage and light indumentum under the leaf. Another German Heinje (the "j" is silent) recently
introduced here in the USA. They are tough plants, so you don't have to cover your Heinje's. H: 3-4' W:
3-4' RHE1434OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2420$$
Summer Snow
Rhododendron 'Tyler Morris'. [Royal Purple x (R. morii x hyperythrum)]. John Thornton. Not
connected with either the Tyler or the Morris Arboretum(s)of the Philadelphia area, this John Thornton
introduction is instead an R. hyperythrum hybrid bred for heat tolerance in Louisiana. Light pink flowers
with a red dorsal flare grace a plant having a full bushy habit with shiny dark green leaves. H: 4-6' W:
4-6' Zones 6-8. RHE2030OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2718$$
Rhododendron 'Yaku Angel'. -15°F. Greer selection from yakushimanum. Buds light purplish pink
opening to white flowers. Trusses each hold 13 to 17 flowers. Dwarf plant, spreading twice as wide as
tall; deep green indumented foliage retained for 4 years; new growth is covered with white tomentum.
Buds young and heavily to produce exceptional white flowers. The attractive long narrow leaves have
good indumentum. Some have hypothesized that this is really yak x makinoi. One of our local
hybridizers went so far as to remake that cross and ended up with plants very similar to 'Yaku Angel'.
This is one heavenly plant! H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHE0283OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1895$$
Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince'. -15°F. ('King Tut' X yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'). Shammarello. We
consider this to be the best of Tony Shammarello's "Royalty Series". 'Yaku Prince' has frilled flowers that
open from red buds to a chiffon rose pink, then fade to a lighter pink. The plant is compact, low and
spreading with matte-green leaves and orange-tan indumentum. This proven performer is "a prince of a
plant!" H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHE0286QR 10-15" $30.00. RHE0286S 15-18" $50.00.
Rhododendron 'Yates Treena'. -10°F. (['Catalgla' x wardii hybrid] X [wardii x yakushimanum]). Yates.
A putative yak hybrid that has light yellow flowers on a plant whose habit is upright and vase shaped.
The flowers are dark pink in bud that open to canary yellow with burgundy spotting in a domed truss.
Need we say more? H: 3-4' W: 2-3' Zones 6. RHE0289R 12-15" - 3 gallons $50.00.
$$plantID:1901$$
Rhododendron (smirnowii x yakushimanum) Partain Form. -20°F. (smirnowii x yakushimanum)
Partain Form. introduced by Partain. Yes, another (smirnowii X yakushimanum) clone for which we have
a weakness. We have about 15 different forms and although the flowers all strongly resemble the wellknown 'Ken Janeck' and 'Mist Maiden', this plant form and foliage have distinctive differences. This
clone has very dark green leaves and is smaller growing and dome shaped with a dusting of tomentum
on top of the leaf for added interest; and of course, the fuzzy tan indumentum on the leaf underside. H:
2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 5. RHE0435OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0435Q 10-12" $35.00.
Yaku Angel
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Rhododendron fortunei. -15°F. One of our all-time favorite species both for the loveliness of flower
and form and its tough constitution. We grow R.fortunei from seed and selections of it from cuttings.
Typical flowers are 3 to 4" wide, usually pink fading to white, in loose trusses. Leaves are more "paddleshaped" and generally a dark matte green, but some can have a blue-green cast. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones
5-8. RHE0356OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0356W *3-4' $175.00.
$$plantID:1246$$
Rhododendron fortunei 'Emma and May'. -10°F. (selection from RSF fortunei seedlings). Briggs
Nursery. I'll vote for this one! R. fortunei is special anyway, but this form was selected because it buds
well as a young plant and new growth is coppery-blue maturing to a distinct blue-tinged sheen. Frosty
pink and fragrant flowers are borne on a compact growing plant. Its name honors Emma Smith DeVoe
and May Arkwright Hutton, Washington state suffragettes. Male politicians had attempted to placate the
women by allowing them to choose the state flower. They chose the rhododendron, but also chose to
pursue voting rights, achieving their goal in 1910. The Washington Women's Consortium asked Briggs
Nursery for the right to use 'Emma and May' as an appropriate symbol for the upcoming 100th
anniversary of women's suffrage in 2010. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8. RHE1223QR 10-15" $30.00.
Yaku Prince
$$plantID:1245$$
Rhododendron 'Vulcan's Flame'. -10°F. ('griersonianum' X 'Mars'). Ben Lancaster. It's a show stopper!
Seeking a more compact red, old-time plant breeder Ben Lancaster used the same parents as 'Vulcan',
but in reverse order. The plant he selected has fiery orange-red flowers held in an almost ball shaped
truss. Leaves are matte green, slender and pointed. Wants some shade in our climate-not for the exposed
garden. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 6-7. RHE0269S 15-18" $50.00. RHE0269T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1860$$
Rhododendron hyperythrum. -10°F. From Taiwan, this species is surprisingly cold-hardy and has also
recently been used in breeding to impart heat tolerance. Its hybrids also have the same low, dense,
mounded plant habit (about twice as wide as tall), as yakushimanum hybrids. It has a distinctive narrow
leaf recurved on the sides, and a relatively long petiole which it also passes on to its offspring. The
flowers are typically pink or white from pink buds with reddish speckles on the upper lobe. We are
Taurus
pg. 14
Wyandanch Pink
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R. fortunei
pg. 15
LEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS:
R. hyperythrum to R. yakushimanum
Weston's Aglo to Bubblegum
propagating several R.hyperythrum clonal forms, including some of our own seedlings. H: 2-3' W: 3-4'
Zones 5-8. RHE0149OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1249$$
Rhododendron makinoi. -15°F. Even if grown only for its leaves, this plant would still be a garden
prize. The indumented leaves are lanceolate, long and narrow, and arranged around the stems like the
ribs of an umbrella. The new growth is covered with white tomentum and the plant habit is dense and
rounded. The early blooming flowers are pink or rose pink which fade to white and are held in a compact
truss. The overall effect is quite pleasing. This is a hardy species that does well in the Northeast. H: 3-4'
W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHE0382OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1264$$
R. hyperythrum
Rhododendron maximum Rosebay. -25°F. One of two species of large-leaved rhododendrons native to
the Eastern U.S, the rosebay is found from Nova Scotia to Georgia, primarily in the Appalachian
Mountains. Valuable for creating large, informal evergreen screens, it can grow to over 12' and performs
best in partial shade. Leaves are a matte green color, with an added bonus of pale pink to white flowers
in late June to early July. Often used in hybridizing for its cold-hardiness and late bloom, R. maximum is
quite heat-tolerant as well. We are offering our own strain of seedlings grown from superior selected
forms. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHE0004OP 6-10" $25.00. RHE0004QR 10-15" $30.00.
RHE0004UV 2-3' $110.00. RHE0004X 4-5' $285.00.
$$plantID:2406$$
R. makinoi
Rhododendron maximum Curly Leaf Seedlings. -25°F. What a difference from the norm! The leaves
have a pronounced twist which is quite distinctive. This form also has several other ornamental qualities
differing from the ordinary species R.maximum. Growth is more compact, leaves are smaller and darker
green, flower buds are round, unlike the typical conical buds and new growth emerges later. Our
seedlings are grown from the selections 'Leachii' and Dave Lewis' 'Whirlygig.' They come relatively true
from seed; we rogue out the normal leaved plants. RareFind is probably the only source for this rare and
highly ornamental variant of our native rosebay. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. RHE0002OP 6-10" $25.00.
RHE0002S 15-18" $55.00.
$$plantID:1265$$
Rhododendron metternichii aka Rhododendron degronianum subsp. heptamerum. -15°F . Native
to northern Japan. This species has pale through deep pink flowers, sometimes lined with deeper pink
inside. The evergreen leaves have a lush reddish brown indumentum. It makes a dense, mounded plant,
spectacular year round! H: 3-5' W: 3-5' RHE0406OP 6-10" - 1 gallon $25.00.
$$plantID:2744$$
Rhododendron yakushimanum. We offer many selections of "yaks", in quantities too small to list here.
RHEXXX Various cultivars available- please see our website for listings. $25.00.
$$plantID:2765$$
R. maximum
Lepidotes are smaller-leaved rhododendrons. The name literally means "scaly
leafed," as opposed to the other more familiar category, the elepidotes
("leaves without scales"). The scales are miniscule, usually brownish dots on
the undersides of the leaves. The leaves are often highly aromatic when
crushed and are usually smaller than those of most lepidotes. Although not as
well known as the elepidotes, lepidotes should enjoy wider use in the garden.
They bloom early, extending the rhododendron season by a month or more.
They tend to be smaller growing plants than elepidotes and are useful both in
smaller gardens and as accent plants in larger settings. Lepidotes are more
sun tolerant than most elepidotes, and grow best in brighter situations. KEY
TO LISTINGS: 'Name' • bud hardiness • (parentage)• hybridizer and/or
introducer • 10 year size (Size measurements are horizontal for growing or
spreading plants. [Size preceded by an asterisk (*) indicates a 6 to 11 gallon
plant that requires extra shipping of $15.00.] Please check our website for
more plants available in limited quantities.
Rhododendron
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Rhododendron 'Aglo' AKA Weston's Aglo'. -25°F. (minus, compact selection X mucronulatum, pink
flwd). Mezitt/Weston Nurseries. "Olga" spelled backwards is "Aglo". This relative of the better known
'Olga Mezitt' has enough differences to merit the use of both. It blooms in early April, a week after PJM
and a few days before 'Olga Mezitt'. The bright pink (yes, they are really pink) flowers are similar to
'Olga's, with a reddish throat. It's a compact, lower growing plant and can be sheared back when young
to get an even lower profile. The glossy aromatic foliage turns shades of deep red in the fall. Here's a
rhododendron that can take a sunny, even western exposure, for a truly bright spot in in early spring. H:
3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 4-7. RHL0087S 15-18" $35.00. RHL0087T 18-24" $60.00.
Angel Powder
Bluenose
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Rhododendron 'Angel Powder'. -20°F. ('Epoch' X white flowered mucronulatum). Delp. Among the
best of the Delp lepidote hybrids and growing in popularity every year, as more gardeners discover
'Angel Powder's ethereal beauty. Large white flowers with a subtle pink blush and light pink spotting, on
a medium-growing plant with larger leaves similar to R.carolinianum. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7.
RHL0108QR 10-15" $30.00.
Brandywine
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Rhododendron 'Bluenose'. -25°F. (dauricum var. sempervirens (wild collected seed Lake Baikal) X
'Russautinii'). Brueckner. The lavender-blue flowers of 'Bluenose' are about the truest blue found on a
rhododendron that will survive the hot summers of the eastern US. This upright growing, vigorous
small-leafed variety is from Nova Scotia, grows to about the same size as a PJM, and is named after the
famous 1920-30's racing schooner from Nova Scotia that is pictured on the Canadian dime. The bright
yellow new growth later turns to a healthy dark green, providing an additional four weeks of color
interest past blooming. Plant it in morning shade to protect to avoid bark split in winter. H: 4-5' W: 3-4'
Zones 4-7. RHL0112QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0112S 15-18" $40.00.
$$plantID:1399$$
Rhododendron 'Brandywine'. -10°F. (pubescens X keiskei). Nearing. Although a hybrid,
'Brandywine's delicate yet striking natural look could pass for a species. As the bloom season begins, its
mid-April flowers are small, soft pink in bud, opening rose with a lighter center. Small leaves cover an
open and willowy plant. One of the so-called Guyencourt Hybrids from Guy Nearing's early work in the
1920's. H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones 5-7. RHOL0803T 18-24" $60.00. RHOL0803U 24-30" $75.00.
R. maximum Curly Leaf Seedlings
Bubblegum
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Rhododendron 'Bubblegum'. -20°F. tetraploid 'Weston's Aglo'. Briggs Nursery. It was hard to imagine
how R.'Weston's Aglo' could be improved upon, but 'Bubblegum' has really impressed us. The pink
flowers are larger and make a better show against the larger foliage and showy red stems. Winter foliage
color is a deep, almost blackish red. Best when planted in part shade (less than 70% sun). As with other
P.J.M.-type rhododendrons, its landscape uses are varied, as an individual specimen or in foundation
plantings. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHL0184T 18-24" $60.00.
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Rhododendron metternichii
pg. 16
pg. 17
Faisa to Lavender Cushion' aka 'Winkler D-67
Mary Fleming to Windbeam
Rhododendron 'Faisa'. -25°F. (minus Carolinianum group X polycladum Scintillans Group). Delp.
When customers ask for a "foolproof" lepidote, 'Faisa' is one of the first to be mentioned. The flowers are
a smoky lavender-blue, with a densely compact, upright form. No pruning required! Unlike many
lepidotes, our hot, drought-filled summers have not fazed it. 'Faisa' is also tolerant of cold. Ron grew it in
Massachusetts, in a sandy, exposed location where it bloomed after reaching -26°F above the snow line.
Tiny brownish scales cover the small, 1.5" long leaves, giving a bronzy appearance to the foliage. H: 3-4'
W: 3-4' Zones 4-7. RHL0034QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0034S 15-18" $45.00.
Rhododendron 'Mary Fleming'. -15°F. (keiskei x racemosum x keiskei ). Nearing. Some plants play
supporting roles rather than starring ones. 'Mary Fleming' is a great choice for separating the strong
colors of other plants in the late April garden. The combination of pale yellow from R.keiskei and rays
of salmon pink from R.racemosum produce a unique effect in this popular hybrid. Attractive bronzy
winter foliage on a reliable performer. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHL0055QR 10-15" $30.00.
RHL0055S 15-18" $40.00.
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Faisa
Rhododendron 'Frigid Princess'. -25°F. (dauricum 'Arctic Pearl' X mucronulatum album). Lewis.
Early April brings white flowers with light green spotting in the upper lobe, held in domed-shaped
trusses of 3 to 5. Leaves are medium green and pointed. Plant is semi-deciduous in winter, retaining only
a few leaves at the branch tips. This is as tough as rhododendrons come. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7.
RHL0257QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0257S 15-18" $40.00.
Rhododendron 'Molly Fordham'. -20°F. ('Balta' x minus Carolinianum Group). Mezitt/Weston
Nurseries. Think of this as a white PJM-type rhododendron, but covered with trusses of exceptional
white flowers and set off by dark green and glossy foliage. Growth habit is compact and upright. As with
all lepidotes, provide sharp drainage. Named for the wife of Al Fordham, former propagator at the
Arnold Arboretum. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHL0052QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0052S 15-18" $40.00.
Mary Fleming
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Rhododendron 'Ginny Gee'. -15°F. (keiskei var. 'Yaku Fairy' X racemosum). Berg. Named by Warren
Berg after Hank Schannen's wife Virginia, this award-winning favorite is grown around the world. Twotoned pink flowers that turn to pinky-white totally cover this dwarf, small-leafed plant which is both heat
and cold tolerant. Foliage turns dark maroon in the winter. H: 18-24" W: 30-36" Zones 5-7.
RHL0036QR 10-15" $30.00.
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Rhododendron 'Hindsight'. -15°F. (minus Carolinianum Group-Epoch X [minus Carolinianum Group,
pink flwd. x pemakoense]). Delp. This is a good name, because on first impression it looks like an
elepidote, since the leaves are very large for a lepidote. But in hindsight, you realize it is a rather large
leaf, "small leaf" with lavender-pink flowers. The habit is full and robust. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7.
RHL0040QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0040S 15-18" $40.00.
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Rhododendron 'Joseph Dunn'. -15°F. (minus X racemosum). G. David Lewis. Many popular lepidote
hybrids bloom early, but 'Joseph Dunn' blooms later than most, in concert with the larger-flowered
elepidote varieties. An upright growing, compact lepidote that covers itself with a profusion of bright
pink flowers in mid-May, its habit and bloom make it a worthy competitor for attention during peak
bloom time. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHL0044QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0044T 18-24" $40.00.
$$plantID:1598$$
Ginny Gee
Rhododendron 'Northern Starburst'. -25°F. (PJM Group colchicine treated-probable tetraploid).
Mezitt/Briggs Nursery. A "Franken Plant" in which the chromosomes have been doubled through the
wonderful world of chemistry. Wow! If this is the result, give us more. Think of PJM on steroids: larger
flowers (typical bright lavender color), heavier leaves, which are black in winter, and tree-like stems. It
grows tighter, and slower than PJM and in a mound rather than vase-like. Hmm? Did we see some threeheaded lace bugs feeding on those leaves? H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 4-7. RHL0061OP 6-10" $25.00.
RHL0061T 18-24" $60.00.
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Frigid Princess
Rhododendron 'Joshua Huddy'. -15°F. (rupicola x mucronulatum v. 'Pink Panther'). G.D. Lewis. Deep
violet buds open to medium purple flowers, but the color is really exceptional. Flowers are wavy edged
and held in small ball trusses of 6 to 10. Flat dark green leaves are 2" long. Bred not far from us in
central New Jersey and named for a local Revolutionary War hero, it is both heat and cold tolerant. H:
4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHL0227QR 10-15" $30.00.
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Rhododendron 'June Pink'. Mezitt/Weston Nurseries. One of our latest blooming lepidotes, June in
MA where it originated, but late May here in NJ. Clear pink flowers on a low-growing, compact plant.
An F2 seedling of R.'Olga Mezitt'. H: 24-30" W: 24-30" Zones 5-8. RHL0153QR 10-15" $30.00.
Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'. -25°F. (minus Carolinianum Group X minus var. minus). Mezitt/Weston
Nurseries. Think 'PJM',but in a clear bright pink. It blooms about two weeks later than PJM, avoiding
some danger of late frosts, with a wonderful dark reddish-bronze fall foliage display as well. 'Olga' is a
first-rate plant from Weston Nurseries in Massachusetts, the origin of many fine, dependable plants. H:
5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 4-7. RHL0062QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0062S 15-18" $40.00. RHL0062T 18-24"
$60.00.
Molly Fordham
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Rhododendron 'Pioneer Silvery Pink'. -20°F. ('Pioneer' seedling). Hoogendorn Nurseries. Blooms
towards the end of April, about two weeks later than its 'Pioneer' seed parent, thereby missing those
occasional late spring frosts. It is upright growing and fills out beautifully, with larger leaves that suggest
a R.minus (carolinianum) heritage. The flowers are a wonderful soft pink that cover the plant. You'll
enjoy it not only as a featured plant during its blooming time, but also as a beautiful shrub year-round.
H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHL0067QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0067S 15-18" $40.00.
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Rhododendron 'PJM Compact'. -25°F. (minus, Carolinianum Group X dauricum). Mezitt/ Jim Cross
selection. Legendary plantsman Jim Cross selected this form of PJM that has all its good growing
qualities, but on a more compact plant with darker, lavender pink flowers. Instead of growing in an
upright vase-like habit, this is dome-shaped. There are a number of PJM variations available, but we
think this is one of the best. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 4-7. RHL0070QR 10-15" $30.00.
Northern Starburst
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Joseph Dunn
Rhododendron 'Landmark'. -20°F. ('Counterpoint' X 'Carolina Rose'). Mezitt/Weston Nurseries.
'Landmark' has become a landscape staple, but this gleaming beacon of spring brightness is a hard color
to capture in words or on film. From a distance, it appears to be the sought-after and elusive hardy red
lepidote. Up close, the color becomes an intense, deep fuchsia-pink. Vase-shaped and fully clothed, with
foliage turning bronzy-black in winter. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHL0046S 15-18" $35.00.
RHL0046T 18-24" $60.00.
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Rhododendron 'Lavender Cushion' AKA 'Winkler D-67'. -10°F. (unknown, possibly a keiskei x).
Winkler.. For many years, this plant has borne the undistinguished moniker of 'Winkler D-67'. Finally,
our propagator and lepidote enthusiast, Jerry Van de Sande, has christened it 'Lavender Cushion', a
suitably descriptive name. Many customers buy this because of its compact growth habit and interesting
foliage, without even seeing the flowers. Frankly, the flowers are not spectacular, but a medium shade of
lavender. The leaves that thickly clothe this plant are narrow, pointed and about 1 inch long. It is a dwarf
that forms a very dense low mound, giving the garden interesting form and structure all year long.
Nothing else quite like it. H: 2-3' W: 4-5' Zones 6-7. RHL0093OP 6-10" $25.00.
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Rhododendron 'Southland'. -10°F. (minus var. chapmanii X keiskei). An August Kehr hybrid. Very
floriferous with peachy to creamy-pink flowers, a color that is a bit hard to describe but very pleasing,
with many good features. From R.chapmanii, it inherited heat and sun tolerance and from R.keiskei,
cold hardiness and an interesting color. It's a semi-dwarf plant that forms a low dense mound of glossy
medium green leaves slightly larger than the keiskei parent. All of these benefits plus hybrid vigor make
'Southland' highly desirable for the early May garden. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHL0080S 15-18"
$40.00.
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Olga Mezitt
Rhododendron 'Windbeam'. -20°F. ('Conestoga' hybrid [minus, Carolinianum Group X racemosum]).
Guy Nearing. Floriferous and reliable, this early bloomer was bred in the 1930's by Guy Nearing of
Ridgewood, NJ. A popular small-leaved hybrid on the East Coast because of its superior plant habit,
reliable cold-hardiness and abundant flowering. Apricot-tinted buds open to pure white flowers in large
erect clusters, smothering the whole plant about May 10th in New Jersey, and gradually become suffused
with soft pink.'Windbeam' has attractive evergreen leaves like those of R.carolinianum but much smaller.
Plant habit is compact and full, with many graceful branches. No seeds are set, so faded flowers need not
be removed. Performs best with light shade, bringing distinction to foundation plantings or evergreen
shrub borders. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHL0092QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0092S 15-18" $40.00.
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Landmark
pg. 18
Pioneer Silvery Pink
pg. 19
DECIDUOUS AZALEAS:
Dora Amateis to R.tomentosum Milky Way
Arneson Flame to Garden Rainbow
Rhododendron 'Dora Amateis'. -15°F. (minus Carolinianum group X ciliatum). Amateis. The white
flowers with light green speckling in the throat are unusually large for a lepidote. A dense plant with
deep green foliage, it will take a fair amount of sun and inherits an intriguing scent from the R.ciliatum
parent. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 5-7. RHL0190OP 6-10" $25.00. RHL0190S 15-18" $50.00.
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Rhododendron minus 'Pink form'. -25°F. A clonal form of the native species that has good deep green
leaves and pink flowers. Zones 4. RHL0024S 15-18" $35.00.
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R. mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'
Rhododendron mucronulatum Korean Rhododendron. -25°F. (seedlings of the species). You know
spring is on the way when R.mucronulatum flaunts its brave magenta flowers! Seed-grown selections,
typical of the taller willowy lavender flowered forms. A beautiful addition to the early spring landscape!
H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones 4-7. RHL0059QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0059S 15-18" $40.00.
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Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' Korean Rhododendron. -25°F. Bowers. From the
mountains of Korea comes R. mucronulatum, one of the first harbingers of Spring. This clear light pink
selection is well-known as the first mucronulatum which expanded the color range beyond lavender.
Unlike most other lepidotes, R. mucronulatum is fully deciduous, but compensates by being one of the
most cold-hardy. Very early April bloom, a wonderful companion to early daffodils and other Spring
bulbs. H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones 4-6. RHL0201QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0201S 15-18" $40.00. RHL0201T
18-24" $60.00. RHL0201U *24-30" $95.00.
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R.tomentosum Milky Way
Rhododendron tomentosum (now diversipilosum) 'Milky Way'. -25°F. Hootman, Rhod.Species
Foundation. Recently, the genus Ledum was "lumped" into the genus Rhododendron, adding six species
to this already massive and varied genus. Adding insult to injury, R.tomentosum is now
R.diversipilosum. This group brings diversity and tolerance of soil types not usually found in most
rhododendrons- soils which are poorly drained, but performs best in a moist, well-aerated organic soil in
sun or light shade. We have planted it in our bog, where it seems quite happy. A tough and adaptable
plant, 'Milky Way' covers itself with uniquely formed trusses of pure white flowers in mid-Spring. Each
individual saucer-shaped flower is small but the overall effect is showy, as each truss contains up to 20
flowers each. The attractive evergreen foliage is deep green with woolly indumentum. H: 3-4' W: 3-4'
Zones 3 - 6. RHL0208QR 10-15" $30.00. RHL0208S 15-18" $40.00.
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RareFind Nursery offers a very large selection of American native species and
their hybrids, both seedlings and selected superior forms. These are generally
resistant to the powdery mildew that plagues other deciduous azaleas such as
the Exbury hybrids, and they thrive in the heat and humidity of the Southeast,
where many species are native. Named selections are propagated by cuttings
or by tissue culture to ensure that they are true to name. Regardless of their
genetic background, these deciduous azaleas are wonderful garden plants that
combine color and fragrance; many blooming in summer after the "big show"
of spring has passed. Some offer an autumn foliage display as well. Sun or
dappled shade and well-drained, acidic soil is necessary for most of these
species, but not all. Some like it hot, some like wet feet and others like it
COLD! PLEASE NOTE: The (*) in front of a size indicates additional
shipping charge of $15.00 is necessary, as these plants are grown in a 6 to 11
gallon container or balled and burlapped (B&B), with a much larger root
system than a similarly sized 3-gallon container. Please contact us if you are
interested in larger quantity pricing and availability. Please see our website
for additional listings of plants available in limited quantities.
Arneson Flame
Aromi Sunstruck
Rhododendron
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Rhododendron 'Arneson Flame'. -15°F. Very large flaming red flowers on a deciduous azalea hybrid.
Has been selected for its disease resistant foliage. Heavy flowering at an early age. Flowers are
exceptional. In hot locations partial is preferred. H: 1-2' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHD0204S 15-18" $35.00.
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Rhododendron 'Aromi Sunstruck'. -15°F. (austrinum x 'White Swan'). Aromi. Blooms early to midMay. Flowers are pale, lemon yellow with darker yellow blotch; very attractive. Habit is upright and
bushy; leaves are lance shaped, medium sized and light green. Another Aromi azalea bred for sun and
heat tolerance. Outstanding!!! H: 4-5' W: 3-4' RHD0202S 15-18" $35.00.
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Rhododendron 'Baltic Amber'. -20°F. Amber-gold flowers in early June grace this wide-upright
growing plant. It's most lasting ornamental feature is the striking blue foliage. H: 4-6' W: 4-6'
RHD0142OP 6-10" $25.00.
Baltic Amber
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Rhododendron 'Choice Cream'. -15°F. (austrinum X atlanticum). Galle. This early-blooming plant has
creamy pale yellow flowers with light pink tubes. The flowers are very fragrant, and the bloom season is
unusually long. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-9. RHD0035T 18-24" $60.00. RHD0035U 24-30 $75.00.
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Rhododendron 'Earl's Gold'. -10°F. (austrinum seedling). Perhaps a natural hybrid, selected by Earl
Sommerville. Striking ball-shaped truss of light yellow flowers with pinkish-red style and filaments. H:
4-5' W: 3-4' RHD0068U 24-30" $75.00.
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Rhododendron 'Fragrant Star'. -25°F. (atlanticum X canescens). Briggs. Another 'Frankenplant'
developed at Briggs Nursery. This is a polyploid form (doubled chromosomes) of 'Snowbird,' considered
by many to be the most fragrant deciduous azalea. This retains all the good qualities of its parent, but has
larger, pure white flowers, more substantial leaves and thicker branches. It has the same beautiful
glaucous (blue) foliage and is also extremely fragrant and heat tolerant. H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones 4-8.
RHD0036T 18-24" $60.00.
Choice Cream
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Rhododendron 'Frank Abbott'. -20°F. (prinophyllum x a red mollis). Mezitt. Vibrant, dark pink, spicy
scented flowers appear nearly red from a distance. Large mildew resistant foliage often turns reddish
orange in the fall before dropping. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHD0107QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1514$$
Rhododendron 'Garden Rainbow'. -20°F. (bicolored gandavensis hybrid open pollinated). Mezitt. A
stunning "tricolor" floral display! Bright yellow flowers appear in June, turning orange and pink as they
Earl's Gold
pg. 20
pg. 21
DECIDUOUS AZALEAS:
DECIDUOUS AZALEAS:
Garden Rainbow to Millennium
Mount Saint Helens to Tri-Lights
mature, with all colors appearing at once. Mildew resistant foliage on a wide upright plant. H: 4-5' W:
2-3' Zones 5 - 8. RHD0037OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0037QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1517$$
Rhododendron 'Golden Showers'. -20°F. (viscosum x bakeri). Mezitt. Peachy-orange buds open to
flowers that are a blend of yellow and pale peach, with a delicious vanilla fragrance in July. H: 3-4' W:
2-3' Zones 5 - 8. RHD0145OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0145Q 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1540$$
Garden Rainbow
Rhododendron 'Klondyke'. -20°F. (unknown). Knap Hill. A deservedly popular variety for its large
trusses of deep golden-yellow blossoms brushed with orange. New foliage is beautiful bronzy-green
which turns mahogany in the fall. Plant has broadly upright growth habit. Very fragrant! H: 4-5' W: 3-4'
Zones 5 - 8. RHD0151T 18-24" $60.00.
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Rhododendron 'Lady Barbara'. -15°F. (cumberlandense (formerly known as bakeri) x arborescens).
Perk up the summer garden! Grown in full sun, 'Lady Barbara' is a compact 4-5' rounded shrub, with
leaves that have a beautiful blue-green cast. It blooms over a three-week period during July with pink
flowers reminiscent of the R. arborescens parent. The original cross was probably done by Gable and
was unnamed and under-appreciated. Betty Cummins named it by combining the two parts of the cross
to get "Barbara". H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHD0152OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0152T 18-24" $60.00.
RHD015V *30-36" $95.00.
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Klondyke
Rhododendron 'Late Date'. -15°F. (arborescens and prunifolium). Towe & Anastos. This natural hybrid
has very fragrant white flowers in August!!! Flowers have striking red pistils. Leaves are glossy and
ribbed. The original plant was found in the wild and later cuttings were collected from a private garden
in Greenville, SC. It has a natural, upright growth habit when young and broadens with age. The leaves
look like prunifolium and the flowers look like arborescens. The scent will knock you out at a date later
than you expect H: 5-6' W: 2-3' Zones 5-8. RHD0072OP 6-10" $25.00.
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Rhododendron 'Late Lady'. -20°F. (unknown). This is one of our latest bloomers. Its abundant deep
pink and fragrant blooms come in July just when you thought the show was over. H: 5-6' W: 2-3' Zones
5-8. RHODA0041T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1633$$
Rhododendron 'Mount Saint Helens'. -20°F. ('Cecile' x unnamed Knap Hill azalea). P. Girard. Heavy
textured, multi-colored flowers smother this azalea every year. A huge ball truss, with 12-15 flowers per
truss turn this plant into a kaleidoscope of creamy pink, white, rose, yellow and orange. It's always a
head-turner in the garden. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. RHDO153OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1695$$
Rhododendron 'My Mary'. -20°F. (Choptank C-1= [atlanticum x periclymenoides] X Gold austrinum).
Beasley. In George Beasley's own words: "Our finest seedling from our controlled crosses is a lovely
yellow. It has more than I had hoped for - beauty, charm, good tough leaves, good plant form, hardiness
and strong pleasing fragrance. Only one name seemed adequate for this fine plant. 'My Mary' was the
choice. Normally a husband should be able to expect some small credit for naming an azalea for his
wife, but as always, I blew it. In the plant description I stated that "the plant grows as broad as tall!"
Good job George! H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHD0045OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0045S 15-18" $35.00.
RHD0045T 18-24" $60.00. RHD0045U 24-30" $75.00.
Mount Saint Helens
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Rhododendron 'Narcissiflora'. -15°F. (unknown). van Houtte. An "old timer" that is still on most lists
of recommended deciduous azaleas for good reason. Clusters of fragrant lemon yellow double flowers
on a tough, hardy and vigorous plant make this a winner. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' RHD0046S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:1703$$
Rhododendron 'Northern Hi-Lights'. -25°F. (atlanticum hybrid) X Exbury hybrid). UMN. WOW!
Large creamy white flowers with a startling bright yellow flare in the upper half of the flower and
mildew resistant foliage that emerges with a bronzy tone. An addition to the super-hardy Northern Lights
series from the University of Minnesota, this group just gets better with each introduction. H: 5-6' W:
5-6' RHD0174T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1711$$
My Mary
Rhododendron 'Pennsylvania'. -20°F. (unknown). Mezitt. Our garden visitors always admire
'Pennsylvania'. It blooms from late July into early August, when most gardens are in the mid-summer
doldrums. Light pink stars with an orange blotch and a fruity fragrance cover a well-formed shrub of
restrained and upright growth. The small, rounded leaves are apple green and put on a fall display of
coppery yellow. Our favorite! H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. RHD0048Q 6-10" $25.00. RHD0048S 15-18"
$50.00. RHD0048T 18-24" $60.00. RHD0048U 24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:1729$$
Lady Barbara
Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights'. -25°F. [(Exbury hybrid x atlanticum)OP]. Johnson and Pellett.
Striking multi-hued lemon yellow flowers bloom prolifically on an upright but rounded shrub. Lightly
fragrant. Frequently it will rebloom in fall. Plant in either full sun or partial shade. Has good disease
resistance. One of the "Northern Lights" series, super-hardy plants from the Minnesota breeding
program. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. RHD0247T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1644$$
Rhododendron 'Pink and Sweet'. -25°F. (advanced arborescens hybrid). Mezitt. The name says it all.
A sweet and spicy aroma, pink flowers set off by a lighter pink and yellow eye- what more could you
ask? How about great fall color of purple-red, orange and yellow? Almost complete resistance to
powdery mildew? Yes! This May bloomer is one of the best of the Weston deciduous azaleas. H: 4-5' W:
3-4' Zones 4-8. RHD0049OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0049QR 10-15" $30.00. RHD0049S 15-18" $50.00.
Northern Hi-Lights
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Rhododendron 'Mandarin Lights'. -40°F. (calendulaceum x 'Orangeade'). Johnson and Pellett.
Another super hardy azalea from Minnesota. Deep glowing orange ball-shaped trusses grace this
vigorous plant. A brighter orange blotch on the upper lobes of each flower brightens the whole picture.
Blossoms appear in late May or early June on this upright, mounding plant. Delicate fragrance. The
azalea of choice for those in climatically challenged areas. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 3-7. RHD0042OP
6-10" $25.00. RHD0042T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1656$$
Late Date
Rhododendron 'Marydel'. -10°F. (atlanticum). Hill. Picture a plant with lush, blue-green leaves. Add
medium-pink flowers almost totally covering the plant, a seductive scent, and you have 'Marydel'. Polly
Hill found it growing wild near Marydel, Delaware close to the Choptank River and registered it as a
natural hybrid of R. atlanticum and R. periclymenoides, assuming it to be a hybrid because atlanticum is
almost always white flowered. We see no influence of R.periclymenoides, except the pink flower. Who
knows what happens behind the bushes? In 2008 a new genetic study revealed that R. atlanticum is a
natural tetraploid and R.periclymenoides a diploid, making the hybrid theory highly unlikely. Who
cares? It's a great plant. H: 3-4' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8. RHD0043U 24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:1673$$
Rhododendron 'Millennium'. -20°F. ('Weston's Sparkler' x Weston's Parade'). Mezitt. Some plants start
to look tired in the heat of summer, but not 'Millennium'! An upright-growing shrub with thick bluegreen leaves and striking silvery undersides. The flowers are a deep dusty red in early to mid-July and
hold up well when it's 90° outside. One of the best! H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHD0044QR 10-15"
$30.00. RHD0044T 18-24" $60.00. RHD0044U 24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:1686$$
Rhododendron 'Popsicle' AKA 'Weston's Popsicle'. -20°F. (Selected in the 1960's from hybrids of
arborescens). Mezitt. Treat yourself to a popsicle in June! Large dark pink and fragrant flowers set off by
an orange flare. Shiny, mildew-resistant foliage that changes to burgundy-red in the fall. Very refreshing!
H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones 4-8. RHD0050S 15-18" $50.00.
$$plantID:1750$$
Rhododendron 'Red Sunset'. -15°F. (unknown). Arneson. Exceptional bright green foliage on a semidwarf plant, distinguishes this plant in the garden. Oh..forgot the flowers...Vivid deep red blooms like a
Red Sunset in mid-May. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHD0251T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1771$$
Rhododendron 'Rosata'. -20°F. (viscosum x mollis). Knap Hill. In a group known for fine fragrance,
'Rosata' is a standout. It has one of the best scents of any deciduous azalea, with clear pink flowers
striped with carmine red and held in trusses of 10. The leaves are glaucous blue-green on a shapely
plant. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHD0158U 24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:1782$$
Rhododendron 'Snowbird'. -15°F. (atlanticum and canescens). Some have said this is the most fragrant
rhododendron. Lovely blue-green foliage and divinely scented white flowers adorn this floriferous
hybrid. This plant is a compact grower with an upright habit. Much like the R.atlanticum parent, this
plant spreads by stolons (underground stems) to form a large clump. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8.
RHD0161T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1814$$
Rhododendron 'Tri-Lights'. -25°F. (atlanticum X an unnamed hybrid of the Exbury group).
Introduction from the University of Minnesota. A spectacular show of color in spring, with wavy pink-
Late Lady
pg. 22
Pennsylvania
Pink and Sweet
pg. 23
DECIDUOUS AZALEAS:
DECIDUOUS AZALEAS:
Tri-Lights to R. austrinum 'Millie Mac'
R. austrinum 'Millie Mac' to R. prunifolium
tinged white flowers, purplish pink marbling and vivid yellow blotch. Vigorous and disease resistant. H:
4-5' W: 3-4' RHD0186OP 6-10" $25.00.
distinct white, wavy and recurved margin. Foliage is a medium shade of green on a plant of vase-shaped
habit. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHD0215OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0215QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1850$$
Rhododendron 'Weston's Innocence'. -25°F. (probably R. arborescens X R. viscosum, or reciprocal
cross). Mezitt. Strongly fragrant white flowers are borne abundantly on a vigorously growing plant with
upright branches. This spectacular hybrid blooms in mid to late June, becoming a compact moundshaped plant with age. The glossy leaves are resistant to mildew and have a deep red fall color. Both
flowering and fall color are probably best in full sun, but needs adequate moisture, as R.viscosum, the
swamp azalea, is native to wet sites. A highly desirable shrub for the summer garden. H: 4-5' W: 2-3'
Zones 4-8. RHD0059OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1869$$
Tri-Lights
Rhododendron 'Weston's Lemon Drop'. -35°F. (R. viscosum hybrid X unknown). Mezitt. Produces an
abundance of light yellow flowers from peach buds with a lemony aroma. Flowers can hold up two
weeks or more in the hot sun of mid-July. This vigorous upright shrub has small blue-green mildewresistant leaves, which turn dark pink-red in fall. Winter stems are a distinctive reddish-brown. H: 3-4'
W: 3-4' Zones 3-8. RHD0060S 15-18" $50.00. RHD0060T 18-24" $60.00. RHD0060U 24-30" $75.00.
$
$plantID:1870$$
Rhododendron 'Weston's Lollipop' (originally 'Lollipop'). -25°F. ([viscosum x bakeri] x
arborescens). Mezitt. Pink flowers with a yellowish flare and a sweet lingering fragrance in mid-June.
Mildew-resistant foliage. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. RHD0061QR 10-15" $30.00. RHD0061U 18-24"
$60.00. RHD0061W *30-36" $95.00.
$$plantID:1871$$
Weston's Innocence
Rhododendron 'Weston's Magic'. -20°F. (Ghent Hybrid). Mezitt. Truly magical! Buds start out and
open to yellow flowers which gradually deepen to dark orange, creating a striking bicolor effect.
Probably a hybrid of R.calendulaceum, as that is the only species we know whose flowers deepen in
color upon opening. Most others lighten with age. Plant habit is wide upright, with attractive summer
foliage. RHD0085OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0085S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:1872$$
$$plantID:1216$$
Rhododendron austrinum 'Wise Decision'. -15°F. Exceedingly fragrant with abundant golden-yellow
blooms! Betty Cummins made this selection from seedlings grown from R.austrinum seed donated to the
ARS seed exchange by Harry Wise of West Virginia. Betty felt this exceptional plant deserved naming
and gave the honor to Mr. Wise. Definitely a wise decision! H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHD0006OP
6-10" $25.00. RHD0006T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1217$$
Rhododendron calendulaceum Flame Azalea. -15°F. Not for the timid colorist. Truly spectacular vivid
orange to red and yellow flowers give this native azalea its common name of Flame Azalea. Many forms
have orangy blotches and pink overtones. Grows tall (up to 12') and is nonstoloniferous. Our plants are
grown form seed collected in the Appalachian Mountains, where it is native. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-7.
RHD0010S 15-18" $50.00. RHD0010T 18-24" $60.00.
R. austrinum 'Millie Mac'
$$plantID:1221$$
Rhododendron canadense Rhodora. -30°F. Treasured by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thoreau and
generations of New Englanders, the native Rhodora flashes its purple blossoms on twisted greyish
branches before the leaves emerge, similar to R.mucronulatum of Korea. Found along cuts in woods and
swampy areas, it is rarely offered for sale. Prefers colder climates. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 4-6.
RHD0101OP 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:1222$$
Rhododendron canadense var. album White Rhodora. -30°F. Truly a "rare find", this is the whiteflowered form of the lovely native Rhodora; foliage is paler green than the purple form. Prefers colder
climates. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 4-6. RHD0078QR 10-15" $30.00.
R. austrinum 'Wise Decision'
$$plantID:2426$$
Rhododendron canescens 'Camilla's Blush'. -15°F. Beasley. A fast-growing and very robust selection
of this very fragrant native species. Flowers are light pink in large clusters with darker tubes. H: 5-6' W:
4-5' Zones 5-8. RHD0103QR 10-15" $30.00. RHD0103S 15-18" $35.00. RHD0103T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1223$$
Rhododendron 'Weston's Parade'. -25°F. (Probably a Ghent hybrid X R. arborescens). Mezitt. Strong
dark pink flowers with prominent orange blotches in rounded trusses create a parade of color and an
ocean of fragrance! 'Weston's Parade' blooms during most of July, with the blossoms spreading their
vanilla fragrance over a long period of time. It's a wide, columnar, upright growing plant with mildew
resistant, bronzy tinted leaves that turn bronze-green and orange in the fall. Don't miss the show! H: 4-5'
W: 2-3' Zones 4-8. RHD0062U 24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:1874$$
Weston's Lemon Drop
Rhododendron arborescens Sweet Azalea. -20°F. A wonderfully distinct aroma of heliotrope
distinguishes one of the most ornamental native azaleas, found in a wide area from Pennsylvania south
to Georgia and Alabama. Flowers are white or pale pink, often with a yellow flare and occur from late
May to August. The leaves are smooth, with long stamens and purplish-red styles. Mature height is
usually well over 5 feet, spreading to a broad clump. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8. RHD0002QR 10-15"
$30.00.
$$plantID:1209$$
Rhododendron cumberlandense (bakeri) Cumberland Azalea. -15°F. Often mistaken for the flame
azalea (R. calendulaceum) in the wild, but this species blooms very late, from June into August, after the
leaves are fully expanded. Trusses of 4 to 7 flowers, usually in colors of orange to orange red, but
sometimes also in salmon, apricot and clear yellow. Formerly R.bakeri, this has been recently renamed
R.cumberlandense, which refers to the Cumberland Mountains and Plateau of the southeastern US. The
plant forms a handsome, tall bushy shrub, with small, obovate, deep green or bluish green leaves. H: 3-4'
W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHD0028T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:2438$$
Rhododendron arborescens 'White Lightning'. -20°F. Towe. This 'White Lightning' is perfectly legal,
but the scent will make you tipsy! Bright white flowers, 2.5 x 2", with a yellow center, blooming in early
to mid-summer. Dark green foliage and upright spreading habit to 6 ft. Predominately R.arborescens
parentage, but could have a touch of R.cumberlandense. Discovered in the wild near Franklin, NC by
Clarence Towe, collector of many unique selections of native plants. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8.
RHD0065T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1880$$
Rhododendron atlanticum Coast Azalea. -15°F. A semi-dwarf, stoloniferous plant forming clumps,
rarely growing over 3 feet tall. Leaves are distinctively glaucous. Flowers are white, sometimes flushed
pink, blooming with the new leaves, and powerfully fragrant. Found from New Jersey and Pennsylvania
south to Georgia along the coastal plain. It often hybridizes or intergrades in the wild with
periclymenoides in the north and canescens in the south H: 2-3' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHD0003QR 10-15"
$30.00. RHD0003U *24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:1210$$
Rhododendron austrinum 'Millie Mac'. -10°F. This gal's an all-time favorite with us, both for the
spectacular blooms in late April to early May and the vigorous growth habit. Reddish-orange buds
develop into large flower trusses of vivid yellow with the added bonus of fragrance. Each flower has a
Rhododendron periclymenoides (formerly nudiflorum) Pinkster Bloom. -20°F. This is the typical
pink and white flowered "pinxterbloom" of our eastern woods. Hardy and easy to grow, its flowering
always signals that spring is underway. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHD0016OP 6-10" $25.00.
RHD0016QR 10-15" $30.00. RHD0016T 18-24" $60.00. RHD0016U 24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:1278$$
Rhododendron prinophyllum (roseum) Roseshell Azalea. -25°F. Bright pink flowers with a powerful
clove scent open in early May along with the leaves. A very cold hardy species, these plants are grown
from seed. H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones 4-7. RHD0030OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1281$$
Rhododendron prinophyllum (roseum) 'Marie Hoffman'. -25°F. If you love the clove scent of
R.prinophyllum but your summers are too hot, try this robust yet still very cold hardy hybrid. Large
bright pink flowers are extremely fragrant and grows in full sun to shade. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 4-7.
RHD0199S 15-18" $35.00.
R. canadense
$$plantID:1280$$
Rhododendron prunifolium Plumleaf Azalea. -10°F. When other shrubs are merely green, this native
of southwestern Georgia and adjacent Alabama blooms in stunning colors, ranging from pinkish-orange
to bright red. In its native habitat, it grows along wooded ravines and stream banks, reaching up to 15'
tall. Here in New Jersey it seems to do best in light shade. These are seedlings from plants growing at
Tyler Arboretum. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 6-8. RHD0019OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0019QR 10-15" $30.00.
RHD0019T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:2431$$
Weston's Parade
pg. 24
R. calendulaceum
Weston's Lollipop'
R. cumberlandense
pg. 25
DECIDUOUS AZALEAS:
EVERGREEN AZALEAS:
R. schlippenbachii to R. viscosum 'Pink Mist'
Ben Morrison to Gunrei
Rhododendron schlippenbachii Royal Azalea. -20°F. "Royal" is an appropriate name for this plant,
considered by many to be among the finest deciduous azaleas. Blooming in late April and early May, the
2 to 3" wide flowers appear in various shades of pink to white as the distinctive whorls of five leaves
expand. Native to Korea and surrounding areas of SE Asia, R.schlippenbachii reportedly enjoys a
slightly higher pH and a bit more calcium than other rhodies, and needs some shade in order to thrive. H:
4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHD0127OP 6-10" $25.00. RHD0127QR 10-15" $30.00. RHD0127T 18-24"
$60.00.
$$plantID:2432$$
We have tried to limit our selection of evergreen azaleas to those that have
interesting or spectacular flowers, but also have the foliage and growth habits
that make them valued additions to the landscape throughout the year. Please
note that many of the sizes given are horizontal measurements for lowgrowing plants. Please check our website for additional listings of plants
available in limited quantities..
R. schlippenbachii
Rhododendron schlippenbachii 'Sid's Royal Pink'. -20°F. This form of R.schlippenbachii was
selected for its deeper pink color by Sid Burns of Long Island. H: 5-7' W: 5-7' Zones 5 - 7.
RHD0090QR 10-15" $35.00. RHD0090T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:1289$$
Rhododendron vaseyi Pinkshell Azalea. -25°F. This exquistite native is rare in the wild, as it is found
in only four mountainous counties in the western part of North Carolina. Discovered by George Vasey in
1878, the distinctive flowers occur before the leaves and resemble R.canadense in shape, with short tubes
and petal lobes deeply divided to the base. Usually flowers are in shades of rose-pink although white
forms exist. Our plants were grown from seed. H: 5-8' W: 4-5' Zones 5-7. RHD0022QR 10-15" $30.00.
RHD0022S 15-18" $35.00. RHD0022T 18-24" $60.00.
$$plantID:2434$$
R. schlippenbachii 'Sid's Royal Pink'
Rhododendron viscosum Swamp Azalea. -25°F. Valuable for its late, fragrant bloom, usually around
early to mid-July. Flowers are white, sometimes with variable amounts of pink, and are highly fragrant.
The habit tends to be taller than wide. R.viscosum is native to our New Jersey Pine Barrens woods,
usually growing along the edges of ponds, swamps, streams and other wet areas. It often blooms in
heavy shade, but does much better when given some sun. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 4-7. RHD0138QR
10-15" from NJ Pine Barrens seed $30.00. RHD0138T 18-24" $60.00. RHD0138U 24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:2437$$
Rhododendron
$$plantID:1386$$ %%catName:Evergreen Azaleas%%
Rhododendron 'Ben Morrison'. -10°F. (Possibly ['Vittata Fortunei' x 'Louise'] X 'Adzuma no hana').
Morrison hybrid introduced by Creech in 1972. This was Hank's favorite evergreen azalea and it's a
perennial favorite with customers, too! An attention-getting bicolor blooming in the early mid-season,
'Ben Morrison' features white margined petals with bright splashes of orange pink flames deepening to a
darker pink flare in the center. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0008QR 10-15" $25.00. RHA0008T
18-24" $45.00.
Ben Morrison
$$plantID:1386$$
Rhododendron 'Brianne'. -10°F. ('Girard's Rose' sport). Blue Sterling Nursery. Another variegated
sport of Girard's Rose. Rose pink flowers on white edged and flecked foliage. Its leaves will take on a
pinkish cast for fall and winter. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0098OP 6-10" $20.00. RHA0098S
15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:1408$$
Rhododendron 'Carol Kittel'. -10°F. (parentage unknown). Marshy Point Nursery. A delicate pastel
beauty. Double white flowers with petal edges frosted a pale lavender-pink. Habit is full and rounded.
May be hardier than rated. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0018T 18-24" $45.00.
Brianne
$$plantID:1420$$
Rhododendron viscosum 'Betty Cummins' Swamp Azalea. -20°F. Dave Lewis found this great pink
form of R.viscosum growing along a central New Jersey road. Someone had thrown away an old toilet
seat nearby, so he had a landmark when it was time to come back for cuttings! He called the plant "Old
Toilet Seat" until he decided to register it and had to pick a better name. Betty Cummins received the
justified recognition for her work as an excellent propagator and introducer of many new varieties.
Thank you, Betty and Dave, for all you have done for rhododendrons. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8.
RHD0023S 15-18" $50.00.
$$plantID:1295$$
R. vaseyi
Rhododendron viscosum 'Dave Lewis Pink Volunteer'. -20°F. One great irony that can happen to a
hybridizer is to find a really good volunteer. In other words, it pops up as an unplanned "volunteer"
seedling growing in the garden. R. viscosum is native to our area and it is not unusual to find specimens
growing in odd places in the shade. This particular volunteer grows low and compact with a good pink
flower appearing in mid July, a distinctly different pink from viscosum 'Betty Cummins'! The flowers
themselves can stand up to the sun and put on a good show during summer. After controlling crosses,
collecting seed, growing it on, and selecting the best for propagation, it is nice to know that Mother
Nature can serendipitously rule the day. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHD0132S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:1296$$
Rhododendron viscosum 'Pink Mist' Swamp Azalea. -20°F. Judging from the color and the bloom
time (early for viscosum), it seems the bees were involved here. This selection is an upright grower with
light pink buds opening to fragrant white flowers. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 5 - 8. RHD0024S 15-18"
$35.00. RHD0024U 24-30" $75.00.
$$plantID:1298$$
R. viscosum
Rhododendron 'Conversation Piece'. 0°F. Robin Hill hybrid. Unusually-colored azaleas are always
attention-getters, and 'Conversation Piece' is no exception. Large white flowers with pink sectoring on a
low, spreading plant make it a winning addition to any landscape. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0045T
18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:2521$$
Rhododendron 'Elsie Lee'. -15°F. Azalea lovers in colder areas should try 'Elsie Lee' a durable oldtimer that is very hardy for an evergreen azalea. Blooms at the end of May, with striking double lavender
flowers on a rounded upright plant. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHA0077T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:1493$$
Rhododendron 'Garden State Glow'. 0°F. ('Salmon Spray' x 'Hino Crimson'). A Garden State gem,
this is a vigorous grower from the Linwood azalea series. Deep bright rose pink flower are 1 1/4 inches
across. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 7-8. RHA0021OP 6-10" $20.00. RHA0021QR 10-15" $25.00.
Carol Kittel
$$plantID:1518$$
Rhododendron 'Girard's Hotshot Variegated'. -15°F. sport of 'Girard's Hotshot' ('El Capitain' x
'Aladdin'). Over the years we have collected many variegated azaleas and this one is definitely a keeper.
Same flower color (bright orange/red) as 'Girard's Hotshot' with leaves boldly margined with white. H:
3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHA0058OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:1526$$
Rhododendron 'Girard's Pleasant White'. -15°F. We think this is a better grower than the old standby,
'Delaware Valley White'. A very prolific bloomer, with single white flowers accented by green spotting in
the throat. Good glossy foliage on a broad spreading plant. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 5-8. RHA0233T
18-24" $45.00.
Conversation Piece
$$plantID:1527$$
Rhododendron 'Glacier'. -5°F. ('Malvatica' x 'Yozakura'). Glenn Dale. In our (humble) opinion, the
finest foliage of any evergreen azalea. Extra-large dark green leaves have excellent, almost sculptural,
texture, setting off large white flowers with a faint green undertone. A vigorous and upright grower. H:
3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0120OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1531$$
Rhododendron 'Gunrei' Satsuki Hybrid. -10°F. A wonderful dwarf low spreading evergreen azalea
that blooms in late May into June. The flowers are large with wavy edged over-lapping lobes that are
white with a rosy red flush. A great bonsai plant, introduced from Japan. H: 2-4' W: 2-4' Zones 6 to 9.
RHA0236OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:2707$$
R. viscosum 'Betty Cummins'
pg. 26
Elsie Lee
pg. 27
EVERGREEN AZALEAS:
EVERGREEN AZALEAS:
Hardy Gardenia to Red Pal
Red Pal to R. yedoense var. poukhanense album
Rhododendron 'Hardy Gardenia'. -5°F. (unknown X ['Hexe' x 'Vervaeneanum']). This has become one
of our most popular evergreen azaleas, and with good reason. The pure white, fully double flowers really
do resemble gardenias. The plant is low growing and dense with dark green foliage. A caveat: The name
describes the flower's appearance-it has no scent. A terrific plant from the Linwood azalea series,
developed here in New Jersey. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0024QR 10-15" $30.00. RHA0024S
15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:1562$$
Hardy Gardenia
Rhododendron 'Hilda Niblett'. -15°F. Exceptional flowers are large (4") and spectacular multi-colored
blossoms that combine light pink, almost white, and darker pink. Excellent low and rounded plant habit
with small bright green foliage. H: 1-2' W: 2-3' Zones 6-8. RHA0234QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:1574$$
Rhododendron 'Koromo Shikibu'. -15°F. (Possible Kurume or R. macrosepalum hybrid). We never
seem to have enough 'Koromo Shikibu'. When it blooms in mid-season, it always causes comments,
despite the floral competition in our display garden. The long strap-like lavender flower petals spread out
in a spidery fashion giving this azalea a very unusual appearance. This can get pretty large, so give it
some room! H: 4-5' W: 5-6' Zones 6-8. RHA0034S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:1623$$
compact and well behaved (unlike the fellow who did the hybridizing!) H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 6-8.
RHA0023OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:1767$$
Rhododendron 'Rice Kernel'. -5°F. (unknown, Satsuki??). Tiny leaves are slightly bigger than a kernel
of rice, thus the name. The flower is a salmon red similar to other Satsuki azaleas, but grow this for the
fine texture and diminutive size. Leaves are arranged in whorls, giving the plant a soft, almost furry
appearance. An excellent plant for the rock garden or bonsai. H: 4-6" W: 2-3' Zones 6-8. RHA0071QR
10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:1775$$
Rhododendron 'Salmellia'. -10°F. (parentage unknown). Frank Furman. Just like a salmon camellia,
2.5" fully double flowers, on a plant of compact habit. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 6. RHA0004OP 6-10"
$20.00.
Rice Kernel
$$plantID:1793$$
Rhododendron 'Shira Fuji'. 0°F. Think variegated; think small; think multi-colored flowers; think
'Shira Fuji'! Small green leaves are bordered with white on a low-growing mounded plant. Flowers are
mainly white flecked with purple, but also may be all purple or various white/purple combinations. Very
different! H: 1-2' W: 2-3' Zones 7-8. RHA0223OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:1800$$
Rhododendron 'Madam Mab Chalon'. -5°F. (('Glacier' x 'Tama-giku') x 'Getsutoku'). Gartrell.
"Madam Mab" blooms in late May. Her single, 3" wide flowers are white with tints of pink and
occasional sectors of stronger pink. Dark green foliage on a mounded plant that is wider than tall. H: 2-3'
W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0245QR 10-15" $25.00. RHA0245U 24-30" $45.00.
$$plantID:1653$$
Hilda Niblett
Rhododendron 'Nancy of Robin Hill'. -5°F. ('Vervaeneanum' x ('Louise Gable' x 'Tama-giku')).
Gartrell. One of our favorite evergreen azaleas. Flowers are a light "baby-ribbon" pink, with a small
deeper pink-reddish blotch. Large hose-in-hose flowers are 3.5" wide, blooming in mid-May. Habit is
low and dense. H: 1-2' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0033T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:1702$$
Rhododendron 'Opal'. -5°F. A Linwood hybrid by Albert Reid. Does this azalea have the most
spectacular flowers that you could grow? Frankly, no; but the 2.5" dark pink double flowers and a low
growing plant habit are very nice. However, 'Opal' does have two special qualities that bring it to the top
of the list. It is the earliest double-flowered azalea to bloom in the spring, and more importantly, it puts
on a dependable fall show right up to the hard frosts. This is not just a scattered off season bloom, but a
real show. Any pruning should be done immediately after the spring flowers or you won't get fall bloom.
You should find a special place for 'Opal'. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 6 - 8. RHA0086QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:1717$$
Koromo Shikibu
Rhododendron 'Slapstick'. -10°F. (parentage unknown). Clark/Anderson. Despite its uncertain
heritage, this deserves wider recognition. A very handsome and imposing plant, it bears large (3"to 3.5")
very pale pink flowers with dark pink stripes radiating from the center. This probably also deserves a
more dignified name, but 'Slapstick' it is! H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0012OP 6-10" $20.00.
RHA0012QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:1811$$
Rhododendron 'Orange Cup'. -10°F. (Parentage unknown-Kurume type). A sleeper with a wake-up
color, this adds a new color range to evergreen azaleas. The name describes it: the cup-shaped flower is
as close to orange as one can get in an evergreen azalea. Good dark green foliage on a plant that has
been a terrific performer for us in shade or sun. Although not often offered by others, we have made this
one of our standards. Upright in stature, and hardier than commonly thought, . H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8.
RHA0094OP 6-10" $20.00. RHA0094QR 10-15" $25.00.
Rhododendron 'Pale Lilac'. -20°F. kaempferi x yedoense var. poukhanense. Gable/Pride. One of the
most cold hardy evergreen azaleas. Flowers very light pink. H: 6-8" W: 6-8" Zones 4-7. RHA0006OP
6-10" $20.00. RHA0006QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:2709$$
Rhododendron 'Pam Corckran'. -5°F. Marshy Point. Ms. Corckran must have been a lady of great
presence and drama- a diva perhaps? Her namesake is not to be ignored when in bloom, large flowers
with a light pink center and a dark red border. If this sounds like a peculiar combination, we assure you
it is spectacular! Dark green foliage on a low, spreading, compact shrub. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8.
RHA0222QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:1723$$
Rhododendron 'Primitive Beauty'. -10°F. The strap-petal azaleas add a very special touch wherever
they are grown. 'Primitive Beauty' has pure white flowers, shaped much like 'Koromo Shikibu'. It is also
a vigorous grower, forming a dome shaped plant with good foliage. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 6 - 8.
RHA0229QR 10-15" $25.00.
Shira Fuji
Rhododendron 'Susan Oliver'. -15°F. (nakaharae hybrid). Jim Cross. An excellent nakaharae hybrid
with double white flowers overcast with the barest hint of pale orchid. A most unusual color for this type
of hybrid because the brick red flowers of the parent usually predominate. A ground hugging mat of
glossy dark green foliage. Exceptional! H: 1-2' W: 2-3' Zones 5-8. RHA0224QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:1833$$
Rhododendron 'Tina's Whorled'. -10°F. (Koromo Shikibu X and indicum hybrid). Clagett. "Bowie
Mill" hybrid. Visualize the strap-petaled evergreen azalea 'Koromo Shikibu', but in a vivid magenta
instead of soft lavender, arranged in a whorl. It blooms in mid-May and stops visitors in their tracks, just
as the other colors do. Looks like it will grow twice as wide as it is tall. Outstanding. H: 2-3' W: 3-4'
Zones 6. RHA0091OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:1842$$
$$plantID:1720$$
Madam Mab Chalon
Rhododendron 'Tradition'. -10°F. (Japanese Kurume). When customers request a double pink azalea,
'Tradition' is usually our response. Although some may consider it an "old-timer", we have made it one
of our standards because it is such an outstanding performer. The flower is a rich hose-in-hose pink, with
excellent dark green glossy foliage. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. RHA0057T 18-24" $45.00.
Slapstick
$$plantID:1848$$
Rhododendron kiusianum 'Komo Kulshan'. -15°F. Pink flowers have a picotee edge with a white
throat. A favorite for bonsai, rock gardens and those who love dwarf foreground plants. Listed as a
species, but skeptics like me think it's a hybrid. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. RHA0010OP 6-10" $20.00.
RHA0084S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:1256$$
Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense 'Pink Discovery' Korean Azalea. -15°F. Weston
Nurseries. A serendipitous find at Weston Nurseries in 1960, when this showed up in a batch of
poukhanense seedlings from Korea. The clusters of clear pink ruffled flowers decorate a sturdy upright
growing shrub. As hardy as its lavender cousin. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. RHA0226OP 6-10" $20.00.
RHA0226T 18-24" $45.00.
Susan Oliver
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Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense album Korean Azalea. -15°F. This is the white form of
the species, one of the most cold-hardy evergreen azaleas. Rounded upright growth habit. H: 5-6' W: 4-5'
Zones 5-7. RHA0096S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:2558$$
$$plantID:1752$$
Rhododendron 'Red Pal'. -10°F. (parentage unknown). Frank Furman. The color is a bright red with a
dark red blotch. The flower size is 3 inches across. Leaves are a glossy dark green. Plant habit is
Nancy of Robin Hill
pg. 28
Tina's Whorled
pg. 29
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Acer griseum to Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' to Acer palmatum 'Oridono nishiki'
Acer
Acer griseum
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Most maples are highly adaptable to a wide variety of growing conditions, and fairly simple to
grow. As they are surface-rooted, they can be grown in most soils ranging from neutral to
acidic pH, and can adapt to a heavy soils if not planted too deeply. For Japanese maples, it is
most important that they never dry out. The use of a hydrophilic gel (such as Soil-moistTM or
TerrasorbTM) when planting can help in maintaining soil moisture levels. Soil temperature is
also important. The roots of the plants can be killed if it drops too low. In colder climates this
can be prevented by applying an organic mulch after the ground freezes. In areas where winter
temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, Japanese maples grown in containers should
be over-wintered in a cold frame or other unheated structure. All of the varieties that we grow
are suitable for Zones 5 through 8. In warmer climates, more care and shade is necessary. We
are only listing here those that are available for sale in sufficient quantity as we go to press.
Additional cultivars that are available only in limited numbers will be listed on our website.
Acer griseum Paperbark Maple. -15°F. One of the best small trees for ornamental bark. Colorful curls
of light to deep chocolate-brown peel away from the trunk and glow when back-lit by low-angle winter
sun. Like other trifoliate (three-part leaves) maples, including A. triflorum, mandshuricum and
maximowiczianum, A. griseum develops excellent fall color in shades of yellow, red and scarlet. H:
15-20' W: 10-15' Zones 5 - 8. ACEGRI001S 15-18" $35.00. ACEGRI001T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:10$$
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' The Dancing Peacock Maple. -25°F. The "Dancing Peacock" struts
its stuff in a magnificent fall display. Distinctively divided leaves resemble those of the genus Aconitum
(Monkshood). In a breeze, they dance and flaunts autumn colors of tropical oranges, flaming reds and
brilliant yellows. (Full color requires full sun to light shade.) This tree tolerates temperatures to -25F.
Ultimately develops a rounded, bushy habit, to 20 feet in height. Limited quantities available. H: 8-10'
W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 7. ACEJAP001V 30-36" $75.00.
$$plantID:11$$
Acer japonicum 'Green Cascade' Fullmoon Maple. -15°F. Reliably hardy and reliably stunning.
Finely-dissected emerald green leaves on a gracefully weeping habit, naturally almost prostate and
effective on a slope. Forms a large mound if staked. Fall color ranges from brilliant yellow-orange to
rich red. H: 4-6' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 7. ACEJAP003W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:12$$
Acer japonicum 'Green Cascade'
Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Deeply divided dark blue-green leaves edged
with light cream distinguish 'Ao kanzashi'. The small- to medium-sized tree has an upright vase-shape,
much like the similar variety 'Butterfly'. H: 8-10' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 7. ACEPAL002W* 3-4' $75.00.
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' Japanese Maple. -5°F. An archetypical variegated Japanese maple, with
leaves maturing (bluish-to grayish-to-pale) green with a cream margin and occasional pink overtones.
The base fall color is gold; light margins may become magenta. Unusually for a variegated form, this
small upright tree does well in bright-light conditions. Ultimately, some 16 - 18 feet tall. Limited
quantity available. H: 8-10' W: 4-6' Zones 6 - 8. ACEPAL016UV 2-3' $65.00.
$$plantID:31$$
Acer palmatum 'Higasa yama' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Bright crimson leaf buds unfurl into sevenlobed leaves of pink, cream, and green. The pink fades as the leaves mature, leaving a cream-colored
toothed edge around a dark green center, with each vein lighter green. Pale edges turn orange to amber,
sometimes reddish, in fall. The plant lends itself to bonsai so makes a good container plant, but can be
quite vigorous in the landscape, narrowly upright to 25' tall. A thriving plant may throw young branches
more than three feet long. These strong new shoots tend to carry plain green species leaves, developing
the variegated form in succeeding years. H: 10-12' W: 4-6' Zones 5 - 8. ACEPAL045U 2-3' $75.00.
Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
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Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Hard to beat for outanding autumn color, turning
brilliant orange. Large seven-lobed leaves are green in summer. It's both sturdy and not fussy; mature
height is approximately 15 feet. Limited quantity available. H: 10-12' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 8.
ACEPAL048W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:55$$
Acer palmatum 'Iijima sunago' Japanese Maple. -15°F. An interesting choice for the landscape,
growing to 25 feet or so. Good orangey-red spring color lasts into summer, but darkens to an unusual
coppery purple-brown with spotty green variegation ("sand-dusted") as the season goes on. The fall
display is a riot of reds, orange, yellow and green. Limited quantitie available. H: 12-15' W: 6-8' Zones
5-8. ACEPAL049W* 3-4' $75.00.
Acer palmatum 'Higasa yama'
$$plantID:56$$
Acer palmatum 'Koto hime' Japanese Maple. -5°F. A dwarf congested form suitable for the rock
garden or bonsai. On mature wood, its leaves can be less than three-quarters of an inch in length. They
have five lobes, with the center three strongly dominant. A very old plant may reach 5 feet in size.
Limited quantity available. H: 18-22" W: 12-16" Zones 6 - 8. ACEPAL250UV 2-3' $75.00.
$$plantID:65$$
Acer palmatum 'Koto no ito' Japanese Maple. -15°F. The name means "harp strings", comparing the
nearly thread-like light green leaves to the strings of the koto, the traditional Japanese zither. Younger,
strongly-growing shoots may display typical A.palmatum leaves, while older wood develops more
distinctive foliage: red-tinged early, green all summer and shades of yellow in fall. The delicate leaves
dry out easily; protect this tree from hot summer sun. An upright grower, probably stay less than 10' tall.
Limited quantity available. H: 6-8' W: 5-6' Zones 5 - 8. ACEPAL194S 15-18" $45.00.
Acer palmatum 'Koto no ito'
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Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' Japanese Maple. -15°F. The variegated leaves of 'Ariadne' open soft
orange-pink-red on a marbled background. Yellow-green veining provides a striking contrast. Summer
brings darker hues, with red veins on purple-red. In fall, leaves return to spring coloration. Matures to a
shrubby tree of some 8-10 feet high and wide. Limited quantity available. H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 8.
ACEPAL159X* 4-5' $85.00.
$$plantID:22$$
Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi'
Acer palmatum 'Beni komachi' Japanese Maple. -15°F. The name means "beautiful red-haired little
girl", and she plays happily in many gardens. Fine twiggy growth displays leaves with narrow deeplydivided lobes, a bright shiny crimson in the spring. As the delicate new leaves emerge they begin to
darken to a greenish-red but retain the bright crimson edge; fall display is scarlet. Matures at a height of
perhaps 8'. Limited quantity available. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5 - 8. ACEPAL010U 24-30" $65.00.
Acer palmatum 'Murasaki kiyohime' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Hardy if not vigorous, this upright
dwarf works well in rock gardens, troughs and containers, and for bonsai. Small leaves begin chartreuse
edged purple-red, turn solid green in summer and blend golds and oranges for fall. Maxes out at about 3
feet. Limited quantity available. H: 18-24" W: 12-16" Zones 5 - 7. ACEPAL064W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:73$$
Acer palmatum 'Okushimo' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Distinctive for its odd-shaped leaves, unusual fall
color and sweeping upright habit. Leaves are very dark green, with deeply-cut lobes rolled upward at the
edges, almost into tubes. Fall color is an intense, sometimes almost fluorescent, yellow-gold. Has a vaselike silhouette unlike the more usual rounded or umbrella shape. Grows very slowly into true distinction;
also tolerates pruning and shaping, which suits it to tight spaces and bonsai. H: 10-12' W: 6-8' Zones 5 8. ACEPAL067UV 2-3' $75.00.
$$plantID:76$$
Acer palmatum 'Murasaki kiyohime'
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Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Introduced by Shadow Nursery. 'Bihou' exhibits
outstanding winter interest with an unusual, golden yellow, peach colored bark. Sunlight and cooler
temperatures bring the exposed winter bark to life. Can be used in grouping with other coral bark maples
or against a brick backdrop to show off the bark. Vigorous grower as well. 20' - give or take.
ACRPAL124W* 3-4' $65.00.
Acer palmatum 'Omure yama' Japanese Maple. -5°F. A choice small tree: upright, but lent a willowlike grace by its strongly drooping branch tips. The deeply-cut palmate leaves begin orange-bordered
green, turn solid bright summer green, and end spectacular crimsons and golds. Good heat tolerance. At
maturity, this maple can reach 15 feet in height and more across. H: 8-10' W: 6-8' Zones 6 - 8.
ACEPAL069U 2-3' $75.00.
$$plantID:78$$
$$plantID:2695$$
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Maybe the most common large red-leafed
upright Japanese maple, but still a good one. Grows to about 30 feet high, with deep red palmate leaves
turning crimson in autumn. Spring brings showy bright red samaras (fruit) in profusion. H: 15-18' W:
10-12' Zones 5 - 8. ACEPAL014V 30-36" $75.00.
Acer palmatum 'Oridono nishiki' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Translated, 'Oridono nishiki' means "richly
colored fabric of the master". One of the most reliably variegated Japanese maples, the shiny dark green
medium-sized leaves are painted with splashes of pink, white and green. The bark is also striped with
pink, brown and cream. A vigorous grower, it forms an upright, round-topped tree, ultimately reaching
$$plantID:29$$
Acer palmatum 'Ariadne'
pg. 30
Acer palmatum 'Okushimo'
pg. 31
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Acer palmatum 'Oridono nishiki' to Aesculus pavia
Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William' to Buxus koreana 'Sunburst'
16-20 feet high. Quite heat-tolerant, so one of the best for Southern gardens. H: 10-12' W: 8-10' Zones 5
- 8. ACEPAL071UV 2-3' $75.00.
$$plantID:81$$
Acer palmatum 'Seriyu' Japanese Maple. -15°F. This vase shaped palmatum is the only upright
dissectum. Its attractive bright green, spring leaves are tipped with red. Spectacular fall colors range
from golds to yellows, suffused with crimson. Grows from 7 to 13 feet tall. H: 7-13' W: 5-10' Zones 5 8. ACEPAL033T 18-24" $55.00. ACEPAL033W *3-4' $95.00.
$$plantID:94$$
Amelanchier
Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William'. -25°F. One of the smallest and toughest of the
amelanchiers. Like the others, 'Prince William' was picked for heavy if fleeting early-spring flowering,
thick glossy summer leaves and good orange-red fall color. Fruit is on the large size, at 1/2" in diameter,
but the birds won't leave it long. Its multi-stemmed character probably helps it withstand cold and
drought; it slowly clumps out to a thicket some 6 to 8 feet tall, 4 - 6 across; fits in almost any garden. H:
4-6' W: 3-4' Zones 4 - 8. AMECAN03V 2-3' $25.00.
$$plantID:2403$$
Acer palmatum 'Oridono nishiki'
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' Japanese Maple. -15°F. Relatively new, this witches' broom of Acer
palmatum 'Bloodgood' is unique. Leaves about the size of quarters exhibit the characteristic witches'
broom leaf shape, with the middle lobe often rounded and shorter than the rest. They jam up on their
stems, creating an tufted effect in a dwarf globe-shaped plant. Bright red color can take full sun and
turns purple-red in summer, crimson in fall. A good choice for patios or rock gardens; ultimately can
reach 10'. H: 30-36" W: 28-34" Zones 5 - 8. ACEPAL084T 18-24" $55.00.
$$plantID:95$$
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Lion's Head Maple. -15°F. A dwarf vase-shaped plant with small
green curly leaves. Stems are stout with many congested leaves per branch. Fall color is burnt orange. A
distinctive, easy to identify variety that is quite attractive. Great plant for Bonsai! Will reach 10-12 feet
in 50 years. Zones 5 - 8. ACEPAL090T 18-24" $55.00.
Amelanchier laevis Allegheny Serviceberry. A small native tree with multiple seasons of interest.
Fleecy white flowers and bronzy unfolding leaves in early spring, sweet and edible fruit and great fall
colors of orange to brick red. Reported resistant to leaf spots and other afflictions associated with some
amelanchiers. H: 15-25' W: 10-15' Zones 4-8. AMELAE01UV 2-3' $30.00.
Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William'
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Amelanchier stolonifera Running Serviceberry. -25°F. Found native from Newfoundland to Virginia,
this stoloniferous little shrub is adaptable and tough. Takes a fair amount of shade and a lot of drought
(serious root competition may keep it even shorter but individuals are surviving, so far, among Norway
maple roots and at the base of a big old black cherry). Gnarly little woody trunks give it great character,
even charm. H: 4-6' W: 4-6' Zones 4 - 7. AMESTO1U 24-30" $45.00.
$$plantID:2537$$
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Acer palmatum 'Seriyu'
Acer palmatum 'Tamuke yama' Japanese Maple. -15°F. New foliage emerges a deep crimson-red but
soon changes to dark purple-red, holding this color well until turning sensational scarlet in fall. In
winter, a frosted overlay on the dark maroon twigs and young branches highlights the widely-cascading
silhouette. This one prefers light shade. A slow grower; 50- to 100-year-old plants are 13 feet high. H:
28-36" W: 24-30" Zones 5 - 8. ACEPAL035V 30-36" $75.00.
$$plantID:103$$
Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash' PP16,362 Variegated River Birch. -35°F. Distinctly different, this
variegated cultivar of river birch has leaves with a very bold ivory white margin and green center.
Somewhat slower growing than typical river birch, it develops the same attractive peeling bark as the
species, which is reason enough to grow it. It was discovered by John Allen in 1999 as a sport at Shiloh
Nursery, Harmony, NC. H: 10-15' W: 5-7' Zones 3 - 8. BETNIG03QR 10-15" $30.00.
Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'
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Acer palmatum 'Tsukasa Silhouette' Japanese Maple. -5°F. Introduced by Shadow Nursery. This
unusual fastigiate tree makes an excellent focal point or ornamental feature. The bright green foliage
turns to brilliant red in the fall. A great vertical accent that fits well into any garden, large or small! Very
vigorous grower. H: 18-20' W: 3-4' Zones 6-9. ACEPAL133W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:2696$$
Acer palmatum 'Shaina'
Betula
Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' Japanese Maple. -5°F. The translation of the name of this maple is
'Floating Cloud'. Pink- and white-marbled light green leaves predominate, sprinkled with a few that are
all pink or all white. Give this paleface some shade. Perfectly sited, it may achieve a subtle variegation
that calls to mind (at least in the Japanese aesthetic) early morning sun hazing through fair-weather
clouds. A bushy upright tree, slowly growing to 6'-8'. H: 28-32" W: 14-18" Zones 6 - 7. ACEPAL097T
18-24" $55.00.
$$plantID:106$$
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' Full Moon Maple. -15°F. Born in the USA, this was a chance
seedling from Oregon. In sun, summertime leaves are burnt-orange with green undertone; yellow-green
in shade. Warm tones of red and orange paint the full, round leaves in fall. In general, more light makes
for more intense coloration (a bit of high canopy never hurts). This cultivar takes heat well, too; further
south, however, it will need more shade. H: 5-7' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 8. ACESHI02T 18-24" $55.00.
ACESHI02W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:115$$
Aesculus
Buddleja
Buddleja 'Silver Anniversary' PP17,332 Butterfly Bush. -5°F. (B. crispa X B. loricata). Peter Moore.
Intensely silver leaves and highly scented white flowers that appear to be female only, with no viable
pollen and thus should not produce seed. The silver color is intense, providing a great contrast in the
landscape, a complement to the perennials in any herbaceous border. Also a first class plant for use as
cut foliage. When spliced at the base, stems remain fresh in water for 7-10 days. We also have noticed
that butterflies seem to prefer white buddlejas. Zones 6 - 9. BUDX01S 15-18" $20.00.
$$plantID:207$$
Buddleja 'Silver Anniversary'
Buxus
Boxwoods have become a landscape staple due to the exploding deer populations across the
country. If you need something to replace a yew (which deer LOVE), think BOXWOOD!
They can be used as specimens or as anchor plants to create structure with year-round interest.
Buxus 'Green Mountain' Boxwood. -15°F. Sheridan Nurseries, Canada. 'Green Mountain' has become
one of the most popular boxwood cultivars. It has proven to be easy to grow and versatile, used for
foundation plantings, hedges and as a specimen plant. Grows slowly in a loose pyramidal shape,
reaching 5 to 5.5' after 25 years. Selected for cold-hardiness and overall superiority to other clones. H:
3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. BUXX01T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:218$$
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Aesculus parviflora Bottlebrush Buckeye. -25°F. Striking flowers are foot-long white "bottlebrushes"
(upright panicles) in June. This prized native shrub grows as a wide, spreading and suckering, multistemmed mound with clear yellow fall color. Nuts are a favorite food of small wildlife. H: 8-12' W: 8-15'
Zones 4 - 8. AESPAR0001T 18-24" $25.00. AESPAR0001U 2-3' $45.00.
$$plantID:124$$
Aesculus pavia Red Buckeye. -25°F. This native grows as a large clumping, round-topped shrub or a
small tree reaching 10-20 feet. Occasionally, one will make a perfect tall-oval little lollipop. In spring,
bright coral-red upright racemes of flowers command attention, especially from hummingbirds. A
wonderful companion to lilacs. H: 10-20' W: 10-20' Zones 4 - 8. AESPAV0001QR 10-15" $20.00.
AESPAV0001S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:125$$
Buxus 'Green Velvet' Boxwood. -15°F. A supposed hybrid of B. sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' and B.
sinica var. insularis, selected by Sheridan Nurseries in Ontario, Canada. This medium-growing boxwood
has a billowy pyramidal habit with a growth rate of 2.5 inches a year. Really hardy, this boxwood is
good as a specimen, foundation, or background plant that will take a long time to outgrow its location.
H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5 - 8. BUXSIN011P 8-10" $20.00.
Buxus 'Green Velvet'
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Buxus koreana (buxus sinica var. insularis) Boxwood 'Sunburst'. -25°F. Don Shadow. Distinctive
and disfferent! Quite possibly the best variegated boxwood for those in cold climates. Slow growing,
compact conical habit, with bright yellow-gold margined leaves. Perhaps a sport of 'Wintergreen'. H: 4-6'
W: 2-4" BUXKOR01 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:2763$$
Acer palmatum 'Tamuke yama'
pg. 32
Buxus koreana 'Sunburst'
pg. 33
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin' to Calycanthus 'Michael Lindsey'
Camellia 'Survivor' to Camellia japonica 'April Kiss'
Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin' Boxwood. -10°F. A medium-growing boxwood that reaches a
height of 4 feet in 25 years, with an upright twiggy shape. The tiny obovate leaves (average 1/2" long)
are a medium-green, with a subtle bluish cast. Can take direct sun but also does well in light shade. 'John
Baldwin' can be used as a back-of-the border specimen and is also good for informal hedging. H: 3-3' W:
3-3' BUXMIC003R 12-15" $35.00.
$$plantID:209$$
Buxus microphylla 'John Baldwin'
Buxus microphylla 'Kingsville' Boxwood. -10°F. The number-one boxwood for bonsai. Our stock
plant has grown in a sunny location for 25 years and is only 20 inches wide by 18 inches high. It is listed
as having a growth rate of 1-1.5 inches in height by .75 inch in width a year, and it forms a mound that is
quite tight when grown in full sunlight. An excellent choice for the small rock garden or trough garden.
Zones 6 - 9. BUXMIC005O 6-8" $20.00. BUXMIC005P 8-10" $30.00.
$$plantID:210$$
Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk' Boxwood. -15°F. Those looking for garden drama will find it here!
Try 'Dee Runk' for a remarkable living exclamation point. This is a larger-growing boxwood that rapidly
forms a tall tight column up to 10' high, yet only 2' wide, with glossy dark green leaves. H: 10-11' W:
1-2' Zones 5 - 8. BUXSEM001S 15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:211$$
Buxus sinica 'Tide Hill' Boxwood. -5°F. This rugged little boxwood has soft-textured oval leaves that
hold their bright green color through very severe winters. It has a broad, spreading habit that is much
less formal than that of other boxwoods. Hank's plant is only 18" inches high by 2' across after many
years. H: 1-2' W: 2-3' Zones 6 - 9. BUXSIN02OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:217$$
Buxus sempervirens 'Dee Runk'
Callicarpa
Camellia
Camellias have long been a beloved staple of Southern gardens, but there are a number of
cultivars hardy to Zone 6. Although camellias, like rhododendrons, are broad-leaved
evergreens, their cultural requirements are different. Unlike the fine, hairlike root system of
rhododendrons, camellias are tap-rooted, making them quite drought-tolerant once
established. Our camellias are grown from cuttings, and will not be as strongly tap-rooted as
seedling-grown plants. It is important to remember this when planting, and loosen the soil
more deeply than for rhododendrons and azaleas. Camellias do not require the excellent
drainage needed by rhododendrons, and in fact grow very happily in the red clay of the South.
However, they do NOT like to sit in a wet or water-logged soil!To ensure that your young
plants get off to a good start, it's best to enrich the soil by working in plenty (4-6 inches) of
organic matter before planting. Adequate moisture for young plants is critical, and the use of a
hydrophilic gel (see our general planting instructions) will help retain soil moisture between
waterings. Using an organic mulch will also help moderate soil temperature and moisture. As
the native habitat of camellias is the understory of evergreen oak and coniferous forests,
partial shade is preferable, but more sun may result in heavier bud set and more vigorous
growth as a result of reduced competition for moisture from tree roots. Wind protection will
benefit plants by preventing moisture loss from the leaves and reduce cold damage.Lightly
fertilize in spring to encourage healthy growth, and prune if necessary just after blooming.
Long shoots can be pinched back when young. Once established, camellias will provide years
of low-maintenance enjoyment in your garden!
Camellia 'Survivor'
Camellia 'Winter's Joy'
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet' Beautyberry. -20°F. Sandra Reed/US National Arboretum. The first
beautyberry with stable variegation,'Duet' was selected for its striking green and white foliage, giving it
multiple seasons of interest. A sport of Callicarpa dichtomata var. albafructus (white fruited form), it was
discovered in 2000 by Dr. Gary Bachman and Edgar Davis at Tennessee Technological University, tested
and released by Dr. Sandra Reed of the U.S. National Arboretum. Like other Callicarpa, its disease and
insect tolerant foliage make it an ideal plant for a low maintenance landscape. H: 6-7' W: 6-8' Zones 5 8. CALDIC04QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:222$$
Camellia 'Survivor'. -5°F. sasanqua 'Narumi-gata' X oleifera. If you want to push the limits of your
zone, try 'Survivor'! One of the hardiest camellias, it is a vigorous growing shrub and produces an
abundance of single white flowers with a noticeable fragrance in the early autumn. The upright and
compact growth makes it an excellent choice for a large specimen or for use as a hedge. Its name stems
from the fact that it was the solitary healthy camellia after being exposed to -9F. H: 6-8' W: 4-5'
CAMX17QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:2685$$
Calycanthus
Buxus sinica 'Tide Hill'
Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' Hybrid Sweetshrub. -15°F. Fast becoming a garden staple in the large
shrub/small tree category, Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' appears to be an actual hybrid between the Asian
Calycanthus (Sinocalycanthus) chinensis and our native C. floridus. It blends the best qualities of both
parents, producing large raspberry to wine-red flowers with a subtle fragrance over a long season. Large
medium green leaves add bold texture. Great hybrid vigor, fast-growing, floriferous and showy. Not
fussy as to soil, sun or shade. Stand back- it wants to grow! H: 8-12' W: 8-12' Zones 5 - 8. CALX01QR
10-15" $30.00. CALX01W 3-4' $50.00.
$$plantID:229$$
Calycanthus 'Venus' Hybrid Sweetshrub. -15°F. (C. chinensis x C. floridus 'Athens') x (C. chinensis x
C. occidentalis). Tom Ranney. Large ivory-yellow buds open to large white flowers with yellow and
purple infusions in the center. The flowers resemble waterlilies or magnolias, and have an enticing
fragrance with hints of strawberries and melons. Primarily a late spring bloomer, though additional
flowers are produced throughout the growing season. The shrubby plant tolerates both full sun and part
shade. H: 8-12' W: 8-12' Zones 5 - 8. CALX02Q 15-18" $30.00. CALX02QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:230$$
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet'
Calycanthus chinensis (AKA Sinocalycanthus) Chinese Calycanthus. -5°F. One of the newest shrubs
known to western horticulture, having been in the United States for less than 20 years. Quite different
from our native, it has larger leaves to 10" long and 6" wide of a lettuce green color. The white flowers
are about 3" across, looking somewhat like that of a Camellia or Stewartia. It will grow to about 10' tall
and grows best out of direct sun. H: 10-15' W: 10-15' Zones 6 - 8. CALCHI01T 18-24" $20.00.
$$plantID:226$$
Camellia 'Winter's Darling' Hardy Camellia. -10°F. C. hiemalis 'Shishi-gashira' x C. oleifera 'Lu
Shan Snow'. Ackerman. Flowers are deep cerise pink, two-tone miniature anemone. Blooms from
November through December. Moderately upright, slow growth. Small, narrow leather semi-glossy dark
green leaves. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. CAMX34QR 10-15" - 1 gallon $25.00. CAMX34U 24-30" - 3
gallons $60.00.
Camellia 'Winter's Star'
$$plantID:2735$$
Camellia 'Winter's Fancy' Hardy Camellia. -5°F. C. hiemalis 'Bill Wylam' x [C. hiemalis 'Shishigashira x C. oleifera (PI 162561)]. Ackerman. Moderately vigorous, upright and outward in growth
habit, so makes an excellent hedge. Leathery and glossy dark green leaves. Deep pink, semi-double,
creped and floriferous, 'Winter's Fancy' will add a note of distinction and winter interest. H: 6-7' W: 5-6'
Zones 6-8. CAMX35QR 10-15" - 1 gallon $25.00. CAMX35U 18-24" - 3 gallons $60.00.
$$plantID:2736$$
Camellia 'Winter's Joy' Hardy Camellia. -10°F. [C. sasanqua 'Narumi-gata' x C. hiemalis 'Shishigashira] x C. oleifera (PI 162561). Vigorous, upright to columnar growth, lending itself to making a tall,
narrow hedge. Leaves are leathery, glossy dark green. Flowers are bright pink, semi-double to full peony
form, with wavy petal margins. Blooms from November through December. H: 10-11' W: 3-4' Zones
6-8. CAMX25QR 10-15" - 1 gallon $25.00. CAMX25U 24-30" - 3 gallons $60.00.
$$plantID:2737$$
Camellia japonica 'April Kiss'
Camellia 'Winter's Star' Hardy Camellia. -5°F. (C. oleifera x C. hiemalis 'Showa-no- sakae').
Ackerman. Large bright-pink single flowers with a central boss of yellow stamens bloom beginning in
early October through November. Hardy to -5F. Upright plant has leathery, semi-glossy, medium-green
leaves. H: 6-8' W: 4-6' Zones 6 - 9. CAMX025QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:244$$
Calycanthus floridus 'Michael Lindsey' Common Sweetshrub or Carolina Allspice. -25°F.
Cognoscenti consider this variety to be the best selection of this species for its combination of reliably
fragrant reddish-brown flowers, nice glossy leaves, and dense, compact, globe-shaped habit. Fruitscented flowers begin in late May and are long-lasting. Fall color is a nice butter yellow. H: 6-10' W:
6-10' Zones 5 - 8. CALFLO02S 15-18" $25.00.
Camellia japonica 'April Kiss' Hardy Camellia. 0°F to -5°F. ('Bernice Boddy' X 'Reg Ragland'). A
very lovely compact evergreen adorned with rich, bright rose, formal double flowers in early spring.
Great as a patio plant, in mixed borders, or as a screen. H: 6-9' W: 4-5' Zones 6b - 8. CAMX04U 24-30"
- 3 gallons $60.00.
$$plantID:2730$$
$$plantID:228$$
Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'
pg. 34
pg. 35
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Camellia japonica 'April Remembered' to Carpinus caroliniana
Caryopteris 'White Surprise' to Cercis Lavender Twist®
Camellia japonica 'April Remembered' Hardy Camellia. 0°F to -5°F. ('Bernice Boddy' x 'Dr.
Tinsley'). This vigorous growing, evergreen shrub blooms from early to late spring. Flowers are semidouble, cream to pink-shaded, and abundant. Possibly one of the hardiest camellias. H: 6-8' W: 6-8'
Zones 6b - 8. CAMX05QR 10-15" - 1 gallon $25.00. CAMX05U 24-30" - 3 gallons $60.00.
$$plantID:2731$$
Camellia japonica 'Betty Sette'. -5°F. ('Frost Queen' x 'Variety Z'). Compact growing and late
blooming, 'Betty Sette' is an Ackermann hybrid faturing pink formal double flowers H: 4-5' W: 3-4'
Zones 6b-9. CAMJAP08QR 10-15" $25.00.
Caryopteris
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'White Surprise' Bluebeard, Blue Mist. -5°F. Jan Jacob Bos. Very
exciting new variegated caryopteris! This is the first clandonensis to have white margins on the leaves
and it is a winner. The bold foliage shows off the blue flowers in summer to perfection. Discovered as
sport of Caryopteris 'Heavenly Blue' at a nursery in The Netherlands in 2005 and just released in 2009!
Tolerates some drought. Intolerant of wet, poorly drained soils. Zone 6/7, dies back in winter and
regrows in Zone 5. H: 18-24" W: 30-36" August-September bloom. CARCLA07QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:2617$$
$$plantID:2561$$
Camellia japonica 'April Remembered'
Camellia japonica 'Korean Fire'. -5°F. This sibling to 'Longwood Valentine' and 'Longwood
Centennial' was selected because it opens its single red flowers wider for a more showy display. Same
great rounded glossy leaves compact habit and extreme cold hardiness. H: 6-8' W: 5-7' Zones 6-8.
CAMJAP09OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2660$$
Camellia japonica 'Longwood Valentine' Hardy Camellia. -10°F. Longwood Gardens. After 22 years
of evaluating Camellia japonica seedlings from Sochong Island, South Korea in an open field at
Longwood Gardens, two plants were selected for release. 'Longwood Valentine' is a heavy budder; the
2.25" rosy-red single flowers with yellow anthers open over an extended period starting as early as
January and continues through April. Buds are exceptionally cold-hardy; if some flowers are damaged
by cold, more buds will continue to open. Exceptionally beautiful foliage very heavy-textured, nearly
round and dark glossy green, picking up deep burgundy tones in winter. The compact-growing shrub
makes a dense, globe-shaped plant. Original plant is 10 x 8' after 22 years. H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 6-8.
CAMJ04OP 6-10" $25.00. CAMJ04QR 10-15" $35.00.
$$plantID:234$$
Camellia japonica Creech collection Hardy Camellia. -10°F. This selection has a similar single red
flower and and rounded leaf shape to the Korean forms 'Longwood Valentine', 'Longwood Centennial'
and 'Korean Fire' but it has one interesting difference, the leaves turn bronzy purple in winter. The effect
is similar to Rhododendron 'PJM' It was grown from seed collected on the northern Japanese island of
Hokkaido by the late Dr John Creech and was introduced by Pleasant Run Nursery. This should be
among the most cold hardy of all camellias. H: 6-8' W: 6-8" Zones 6-8. CAMJAP05QR 10-15" $35.00.
$
$plantID:2688$$
Camellia sasanqua 'Northern Exposure' Hardy Camellia. A single white beauty, upright in habit,
with glossy green leaves. Excellent disease resistance and cold hardy. CAMX33QR 10-15" - 1 gallon
$25.00. CAMX33U 24-30" - 3 gallons $60.00.
$$plantID:2734$$
Camellia japonica 'Korean Fire'
Camellia williamsii 'Aida' Hardy Camellia. -5°F. (C. j. 'Ville de Nantes' X C. saluenensis 'Dogrose').
Rare Find Exclusive! In the early 1960's, Longwood Gardens began a breeding project for camellias that
would be reliably hardy outdoors in southeastern Pennsylvania. Of the many plants Longwood trialed in
an open plot in the nursery, 'Aida' was the only one to survive two exceptionally harsh winters in the
1970's. Longwood lost the original— and, it was thought, the only— plant of 'Aida' soon thereafter, so it
was never introduced. A few years ago, one plant turned up in a local garden. Belatedly, propagation
ensued! Flowers are a beautiful large rose-form double pink. The plant grows in a formal, narrow conical
shape. H: 6-8' W: 3-4' Zones 6-9. CAMWILQR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:237$$
Campsis
Camellia japonica 'Longwood Valentine'
Campsis radicans 'Flamenco' Trumpet Vine. -15°F. Hummingbird magnet! This beautiful redflowered form of our native vine is a vigorous grower that need a large, sturdy support. It can be trained
as a standard and cut back every winter for a smaller space. You may wish to contain the roots with a
sturdy barrier as they are aggressive. H: 30-40' W: 30-40' Zones 5 - 9. CAMRAD03C 18-24" trellis
$30.00.
$$plantID:251$$
Carpinus
Camellia japonica Creech collection
pg. 36
Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea. -25°F. White pom-poms of tiny flowers bloom in midsummer.
Small compact shrub for well drained soils. Yellow fall color. Butterflies love it in bloom. H: 3-4' W: 3-5'
Zones 4 - 8. CEAAME01KM 3-6" $20.00.
Caryopteris 'White Surprise'
$$plantID:264$$
Camellia japonica 'Betty Sette'
Ceanothus
Carpinus caroliniana Ironwood or American Hornbeam. -35°F. Small native tree or large shrub often
found growing near streams. Tolerates flooding, and is quite adaptable to other low-nitrogen situations—
can take it quite dry— but hates to be transplanted once it has achieved much size. Smooth gray bark on
older trunks ripples like muscles under taut skin, hence the common name, "musclewood." Fall color
ranges from nice yellows on some trees to exceptional oranges and reds on others. We grow both singlestem and clump forms; please specify which you prefer. H: 20-30' W: 15-20' Zones 3 - 9.
CARCAR01W *3-4' $45.00.
$$plantID:253$$
Ceanothus X pallida Hybrid Ceanothus 'Minmari' ppaf Marie Bleu™. Eastern gardeners have long
lusted after the blue-flowered Ceanothus of California. Marie Bleu is the happy result of a cross with our
eastern native New Jersey Tea, C. americanus. Fluffy heads of sky blue flowers on a low, bushy plant in
late spring make this a welcome addition to the hot, sunny garden. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 6-8.
CEAPAL01S 15-18" $30.00.
$$plantID:2754$$
Celastrus
Celastrus scandens American Bittersweet. -25°F. Our native American Bittersweet is far more rare
than the invasive Oriental species. It can be distinguished from the Oriental by its less rounded leaves
and terminal flower and fruit panicles. Oriental Bittersweet has axillary flowers and fruit. H: 10-20' W:
10-20' Zones 4-8. CELSCA1QR 10-15", 1 gallon $25.00.
Ceanothus americanus
$$plantID:2594$$
Cercis
Cercis canadensis 'Ace of Hearts' USPP #17,161 Eastern Redbud. -15°F. Paul Buddy Ewing Woody.
A dwarf Eastern Redbud! This brand new introduction has very small leaves and will probably mature at
about 15 feet. A true genetic dwarf. Typical pinky-purple flower color. First offering anywhere! H: 8-10'
W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 9. CERCAN10W 3-4' $85.00.
$$plantID:272$$
Cercis canadensis 'Appalachia' Eastern Redbud. -15°F. Dr. Max Byrkit. Found along a roadside in
Maryland, this selection has the closest to red flowers of all redbuds. Brilliant color! H: 15-20' W: 15-18'
Zones 5 - 9. CERCAN05X *4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:278$$
Ceanothus Marie Bleu
Cercis canadensis 'Floating Clouds' Redbud. -25°F. Newer form with leaves irregularly splashed with
white. Similar to, but seems to have somewhat more white in the leaves than 'Silver Splash'. Does not
burn in full sun. Oversize! Nursery Pickup only. H: 20-30' W: 20-30' Zones 4-9. CERCAN15X *4-5'
$115.00.
$$plantID:2717$$
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Eastern Redbud. -15°F. Certainly the most distinctive selection of
our native redbud. Eventually growing to 20 feet, the leaves emerge bright red-purple and eventually
change to dark green. Flowers are rosy-purple and appear in April. H: 20-30' W: 25-30' Zones 5 - 8.
CERCAN03QR 10-15"' $25.00. CERCAN03X *4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:274$$
Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' PP17,740 Eastern Redbud. -15°F. Jon Roethling. 'Hearts of Gold'
offers a perfect way to brighten the grayest day and provides a riot of color in early spring because they
flower even before foliage emerges. Its tiny lavender-purple redbud blooms are early harbingers of
spring in the landscape. In summer, the gold foliage is burn-resistant even in full sun. A U.S. native, this
gold redbud is as vigorous as green varieties and will grow to 10 feet in the first five years. Its mature
height makes it perfect for hedges or as a specimen planting. Zones 5 - 8. CERCAN14X 4-5' $85.00.
CERCAN14YY 5-6' $125.00.
Celastrus scandens American Bittersweet
$$plantID:275$$
Cercis canadensis Lavender Twist 'Covey' PP10328 Eastern Redbud. -15°F. A unique and highly
ornamental weeping redbud tree whose branches arch and weep elegantly to form an umbrella. In the
spring the branches are covered with the typical purplish pink redbud flowers. The heart-shaped leaves
are slightly larger than found on other Redbuds. Lavender Twist provides a new shape to this native tree
and it makes a great specimen. Ultimate height depends upon whether or not one stakes the central
Cercis 'Ace of Hearts'
pg. 37
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Cercis Lavender Twist® to Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'
Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkin's Pink' to Comptonia peregrina
leader. The original 40-year old tree was never staked and is 5 x 8 feet. Full sun to light shade. H: 5-6'
W: 7-8' Zones 5-7. CERCAN07QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:273$$
Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' Chinese Redbud. -5°F. US National Arboretum. Shrubby and
spectacular, Cercis 'Don Egolf' has prolific blooms of brilliant glowing magenta borne along the
branches, from mid-late March through early April. Dark green foliage and compact growth habit plus
high tolerance to canker. Fruitless, so no invasive tendencies. Named for an outstanding plantsman from
the US National Arboretum, creator of many outstanding plants H: 6-7' W: 6-7' Zones 6 - 9.
CERCHI03S 15-18" $35.00. CERCHI03T 18-24" $75.00.
Cladrastis
Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkin's Pink' Yellowood. -25°F. Sometimes you need a tree, a really big tree,
that will continue to make a statement in the landscape long after you are gone. Cladrestis 'Perkins Pink'
is such a tree, providing shade, beauty and fragrance on a 30 - 50 foot round-headed tree. Pink (rather
than the normal white) pea-like flowers on 12 inch drooping panicles appear in June, with bright green
foliage and smooth light grey bark. Fall color is soft golden yellow. Prune only in summer. The original
tree is on the grounds of the Perkins School for the Blind, Watertwon, MA. H: 40-45' W: 40-45' Zones 4
- 8. CLAKEN01S 15-18" - 2 gallons $55.00.
$$plantID:2738$$
$$plantID:283$$
Cercis Lavender Twist®
Cercis yunnanensis 'Celestial Plum' Chinese or Yunnan Redbud. A rare species similar to the better
known C. chinensis, a small deciduous flowering tree. 'Celestial Plum' is a very showy vibrant plumpurple flowered selection, named and released by The NCSU Arboretum. Low branched single stem
form; Prefers sun. Zones 6-9. CERYUN01W *3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:2755$$
Chaenomeles
We grow a plethora of clethra. One of our favorite native genera, although there are foreign
members as well. All are deciduous shrubs to small trees with panicles of white (usually)
flowers in summer, sometimes extremely fragrant. Some species have beautiful peeling bark
on older stems. They are adaptable to sun or shade, in moist (wet) or dry soil.
Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'
Chaenomeles xspeciosa 'Cameo' Double Flowering Quince. -25°F. A lovely (and nearly thornless)
variety, with large, double peachy-salmon flowers as the leaves unfold. Protect young plants from
bunnies. H: 4-5' W: 5-6' Zones 4 - 8. CHASUP01S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:286$$
Chionanthus
Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf'
Clethra
Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold Pride' Chinese Fringetree. -25°F. This exceptionally rare offering is of
grafted plants from the splendid form at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston. In 1901, seed from the
Emperor's Imperial Botanical Gardens in Tokyo was planted and produced what Dirr calls, "The finest
tree in the country, perhaps the world". It is now about 30 feet tall and wide with an upright vase shape.
It is an undemanding and highly drought-tolerant small to medium-sized tree, with feathery white
flowers borne at the ends of new shoots. This clone appears to be self-fertile, producing good crops of
half-inch blue fruits attractive to birds. Growth is compact, leaves are bright, clean and bothered by few
pests. The exfoliating cinnamon-colored bark is most attractive in winter, against a snowy background.
H: 15-20' W: 15-20' Zones 4 - 8. CHIRET01UV 2-3' - 2 gallons $55.00.
$$plantID:296$$
Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell' Summersweet. -25°F. A clethra unique for its upright growth habit
and densely branched structure, with tightly clustered inflorescences of fragrant white flowers. One of
the latest blooming cultivars, along with the southern forms 'Sherry Sue' and 'Cottondale',in mid-late
August, through September here in New Jersey. It was grown from seed by Mrs. John Bidwell of Cotuit,
MA, from seed purchased through Schumacher Seed Co. H: 4-6' W: 3-5' Zones 4 - 9. CLEALN01T
18-24" $35.00.
$$plantID:320$$
Clethra Vanilla Spice™
Clethra alnifolia 'Caleb' ppaf Vanilla Spice™. -25°F. Tim Wood. A standout native shrub with
attractive glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant pure white flowers, roughly double in size compared to
typical clethra blooms. Like other C. alnifolia selections, Vanilla Spice™ likes moist soil and tolerates
shade or sun. Yellow fall color. H: 3-6' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. CLEALN04S 15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:2757$$
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Summersweet. -15°F. The best pink flowered form available. Found as
a sport or mutation from 'Rosea', but the flower color does not fade to white as does 'Rosea'. Nice dark
green foliage. H: 6-10' Zones 5 - 8. CLEALN010UV 2-3' $45.00.
$$plantID:328$$
Chaenomeles 'Cameo'
Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow' Chinese Fringetree. -25°F. Don Shadow named and introduced
this exceptionally nice selection. He bought the original piece from the Old Sanford Arboretum,
Knoxville, TN. It has very dark green, glossy foliage and fluffy white flowers. H: 8-10' W: 8-10' Zones 4
- 9. CHIRET02W* 3-4' - 2 gallons $55.00.
$$plantID:297$$
Chionanthus retusus 'Tokyo Tower'. -5°F. Rare columnar selection with lovely white panicles in May
and June. Beautiful tan and gold exfoliating bark adds interest all year. Glossy green leaves all summer
and excellent yellow fall color. H: 9-10' W: 2-3' Zones 6-8. CHIRET04W* 3-4' - 2 gallons $55.00.
$$plantID:2739$$
Chionanthus virginicus 'Emerald Knight' Fringetree. -15°F. A male selection having a more treelike, rather than shrubby habit. It has especially dark green glossy foliage, flowers very heavily and is a
vigorous grower. One of very few named selections of fringetree, it was introduced by Highland Creek
Nursery of NC. H: 25-30' W: 20-25' Zones 5 - 9. CHIVIR02UV 2-3' - 2 gallons $55.00.
Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue' Summersweet. -15°F. Dodd and Dodd Nursery . AKA Red-stem
Clethra because the new stems are bright pinkish-red. 'Sherry Sue' is a vigorous upright-growing
selection found on the Gulf Coast. Leaves are especially glossy and bright apple green. Very late white
flowers start in late August-early September. It loses leaves later than other forms and may even stay
evergreen in mild winters in the South. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 6 - 9. CLEALN09S 15-18" $25.00.
Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue'
$$plantID:329$$
Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' Summersweet. -15°F. The lovely fragrance of clethra is a
wonderful addition to summer breezes! 'Sixteen Candles' holds the flowers upright like candles on a
birthday cake, thus the name. Panicles of white flowers, 4 to 6 inches long, bloom from late June into
July. Thrives in moist to wet soil, but will tolerate drought as well. Likes sun or shade, making clethra a
native plant that's hard to beat either as an accent plant or in masses for lots of impact! H: 30-36" W:
42-48" Zones 5 - 8. CLEALN010R 12-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:330$$
$$plantID:298$$
Chionanthus retusus 'Arnold's Pride'
Chionanthus virginicus Old-man's beard Fringe-tree. -25°F. Best known for the white "fringe-like"
flowers in May. Glossy green leaves turn yellow in the Fall, with female plants bearing clusters of
attractive blue fruits resembling olives. Chionanthus virginicus is a native member of the Olive family, a
long-lived and distinguished group. H: 20-25' W: 15-20' Zones 5-9. CHIVIR01T 18-24" $35.00.
Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki' Japanese Tree Clethra. -15°F. Japanese native deciduous tree/
shrub with white splashed variegation, found in Shikoku island by Mr. Takeda and his son. Variegated
parts turn to reddish-pink in early spring and autumn color. Vigorous and easy to grow. H: 10-20' W:
8-10' Zones 5-9. CLEBAR03OP 6-10", 4" pot $25.00.
Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'
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Comptonia
Chitalpa
Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'. -5°F. Actually an inter-generic cross between Catalpa
bignoniodes and Chilopsis linearis, the Desert-willow. Pretty light pink flowers with a pale yellow throat,
on a small shrubby tree that is well adapted to dry soil and sun. (Yes, we know, it should be written X
Chitalpa.) H: 25-30' W: 15-20' Zones 6-9. CHITAS01S 15-18" $20.00.
$$plantID:2756$$
Comptonia peregrina Sweetfern. -40°F. The common name of Sweetfern aptly describes the
appearance of this plant, but not the scent! Aromatic rather than sweet, it does have fern-like foliage. A
unique native suckering shrub of the Myricaceae (bayberry) family, it has the ability to fix its own
nitrogen from the air, and thus grows well in infertile sandy soils. It grows 2-4 feet high and spreads, but
not invasively and is native here at the nursery, both in sun and shady areas. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 2 - 6.
COMPER01QR 10-15" $20.00. COMPER01S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:334$$
Chionanthus retusus 'China Snow'
pg. 38
Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki'
pg. 39
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Cornus Venus to Corylopsis 'Longwood Chimes'
Corylopsis spicata 'Aurea' to Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akabana'
Cornus
Cornus Venus
Where would our gardens be without dogwoods? Ranging from large and showy trees to
diminutive groundcovers, representatives of the genus Cornus can be found from Asia to the
Arctic. Probably best known are the ubiquitous flowering trees such as the Eastern US native,
C. florida, (recognized even by most non-gardeners), and C. kousa, native to Japan, Korea and
China. Our offerings include several cultivars and hybrids of these species selected for
unusual flowers, growth habit or exceptional disease resistance, plus shrubs grown for their
attractive winter twig color. What makes a dogwood happy? Moist, but well drained soil and a
bit of shade would be ideal, but full sun is also acceptable. The shrubby types can tolerate
wetter conditions and more shade. We hope you'll want to explore this great genus further!
Cornus Venus 'KN30-8' PP16,309 Hybrid Dogwood. -15°F. ((kousa x nuttallii) X kousa). Hybrid
vigor is probably the explanation for the rapid growth of Cornus Venus. Huge white flowers big as your
hand cover a very disease resistant plant that develops a broad and spreading form at maturity. A
spectacular introduction from Dr. Elwin Orton's dogwood breeding program at New Jersey's own
Rutgers University! H: 15-20' W: 15-20' Zones 5 - 9. CORX01X *4-5' $75.00. CORX01Y 5-6' Nursery
Pickup Only $95.00.
$$plantID:373$$
Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring'
Cornus florida 'Appalachian Spring' Flowering Dogwood. -15°F. Every so often a new plant is
introduced that is destined to become a classic. 'Appalachian Spring' is one of them. It has demonstrated
unusual resistance to dogwood anthracnose, a destructive disease which affects this treasured native
species. The parent tree was found growing wild in heavily shaded forest understory on Catoctin
Mountain in Maryland. In U.S. Forest Service tests, thousands of dog-woods were screened for
resistance to anthracnose, and 'Appalachian Spring' was the only one to survive! An excellent tree with
four seasons of interest, it blooms prolifically with white flowers which are followed by abundant bright
red fruit. The strikingly larger leaves than most other flowering dogwood cultivars turn bright red in
autumn. Its vigorous upright growth habit reaches 20 feet in 10 years. Zones 5 - 9. CORFLO05U
24-30" $60.00. CORFLO05V 30-36" $60.00.
$$plantID:345$$
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave' Florida Dogwood. -15°F. This vigorous growing selection has deep
reddish pink flowers with a white center. It is reported to be resistant to mildew, which often disfigures
the leaves of other dogwoods. Introduced by Commercial Nursery, Decherd, TN. Zones 5?8. H: 20-30'
W: 20-30' Zones 5 - 8. CORFLO001Z *6-8' $175.00.
Corylopsis spicata 'Aurea' Winterhazel. -10°F. One of the earliest Spring bloomers, the delicate yet
showy pale yellow flowers in March are followed by bright yellow leaves, enlivening shady corners.
Best sited in a cool spot to delay breaking dormancy as long as possible, as flowers can be damaged in
colder zones. Appreciates soil with adequate moisture, and some shade will keep the leaves looking
good. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 6-8. CORSPI03QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:383$$
Corylus
Corylus americana American Hazelnut. -30°F. It might not make the top 10 list of most desired native
plants, but Corylus americana, the American Hazelnut, is a valuable addition to the native landscape. It
grows in dry or moist thickets, woodlands, valleys, uplands, and savannas of eastern North America(in
other words, just about anywhere), where it is valued for its clusters of light brown, sweet and edible
fruits as a food for wildlife. In form a spreading shrub, the male catkins which appear in spring are quite
showy. 3-10 x 3-10 feet. Zones 3-8. H: 8-10' W: 10-15' Zones 4-9. CORAME1UV 2-3' $25.00.
Corylopsis spicata 'Aurea'
$$plantID:385$$
Cotinus
Cotinus 'Grace' Hybrid Smoketree. -15°F. C. c. 'Velvet Cloak' X C. obovatus. This hybrid of the
European smoketree 'Velvet Cloak' and our native C. obovatus is a fast grower with large smoldering
purple leaves and massive 14 inch bright pink panicles. Has great red, orange and yellow fall color. We
sell out every year! This can grow to 20' and enjoys full sun. H: 20-25' Zones 5 - 8. COTCOG002UV
2-3' $30.00.
$$plantID:389$$
Cotinus obovatus American Smoketree. -25°F. Distinctive small round-headed native tree or large
shrub noted for its rounded leaves with excellent shadings of pinkish-red and yellow in the Fall. Bark on
older stems breaks into small square plates like dinosaur skin. "Smoke" flowers are 6-10 inches long.
Zones 4 - 8. COTOBO01S 15-18" $25.00.
Cotinus 'Grace'
$$plantID:388$$
Davidia
Davidia involucrata Dove Tree. -15°F. Arguably the most beautiful of all flowering trees, from western
Szechuan, China. The "flowers" are actually two white bracts, about 7 x 4", occurring in May. Young
plants may require extra winter protection in colder climates for a few years. Dove tree grows well in the
heat of the South and is remarkably pest-free. H: 20-40' W: 15-20' Zones 5 - 8. DAVINV01S 15-18"
$35.00.
$$plantID:404$$
$$plantID:346$$
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave'
Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun 'Cato' Dogwood. Beautiful yellow stems tipped with red, a spectacular
show in the winter sunlight. This variety is dwarf in form, reaching a height of only 3 to 4'. Adds
sensational color in the fall with its golden yellow foliage. Bring the outdoors in and use Arctic Sun™ as
a cut stem for holiday arrangements or season-long color indoors. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 3 - 7.
CORSAN03OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:369$$
Corylopsis
Corylopsis 'Longwood Chimes'
These members of the witch hazel family are deciduous, multi-stemmed shrubs blooming in
very early spring with flowers of delicate yellow which dangle in graceful tassels. Branching
habit is arching, producing a wide-spreading plant. They are quite different from the more
common forsythia; they bloom earlier, the color is much softer, the flowers are smaller and
borne in racemes, and the habit is much more restrained. Ultimate size depends upon the
species, ranging from C. pauciflora, 4-6', to C. platypetala, 10-15'. All are best for the
woodland garden, acidic soil, and a bit of shade in Zones (5) 6-8. They are susceptible to late
frosts because of the early bloom, so site them carefully.
Decumaria
Davidia involucrata
Decumaria barbara 'Barbara Ann' Wood Vamp or Wild Hydrangeavine. -5°F. Dirr. Native climbing
vine related to Hydrangea petiolaris, Climbing Hydrangea with similar flat inflorescences of white
flowers. Was named after Coach Vincent Dooley's wife by Mike Dirr and was "discovered" on the
Dooley's property in Madison County, Georgia. The leaves are the lustrous, light-reflecting dark green.
In fact, the plant was growing with hundreds of other members of the species along a creek and could
literally be "singled out" from 100 feet away. H: 20-40' W: 20-40' Zones 6 - 8. DECBAR01KM 3-6"
$20.00. DECBAR01T 18-24" $25.00.
$$plantID:405$$
Disanthus
Disanthus cercidifolius Redbud Hazel or Japanese Red Witchhazel. -20°F. A wonderful and very
rare shrub in the witchhazel family with rounded 3 to 4 inch leaves which resemble redbud (cercis)
leaves, hence the species name. Leaves are blue-green in summer and change to gorgeous red and purple
in fall. Flowers are small and dark purple, blooming in the axils of the leaves in October. Prefers deep
moist, organic soil in part shade. Grows 6-10 feet. H: 6-10' W: 4-6' Zones 4 - 7. DISCER01S 15-18"
$25.00. DISCER01T 18-24" $45.00.
Decumaria barbara 'Barbara Ann'
$$plantID:412$$
Corylopsis glabrescens 'Longwood Chimes' Winterhazel. -10°F. Seeds of Corylopsis glabrescens
from southern Kyushu, Japan, were distributed to the US National Arboretum and in 1985 Longwood
Gardens received three seedlings. One was selected as an outstanding specimen for the Gardens, because
it has flowers and inflorescences larger than typical for this species. The flowers are exceptionally
fragrant and open about two weeks later than most other corylopsis thus avoiding late frosts. H: 6-8' W:
10-15' Zones 6-8. CORGLA03S 15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:2163$$
Edgeworthia
Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akabana' Rice Paper Plant. -5°F. This unusual Daphne relative is a smaller
shrub growing to about 5 x 5 feet. Stout branches hold whorls of leaves at the branch tips. Flowers
appear is golf ball sized clusters at the ends of the branches before the leaves emerge. This is the very
rare, smaller and slower-growing cultivar from Japan that boasts crayon-orange flowers. Grows best in
moist soil in sun or partial shade. H: 5-6' W: 5-6' April bloom. Zones 7-9. EDGCHR02UV 2-3' $45.00.
$
$plantID:2687$$
Disanthus cercidifolius
pg. 40
pg. 41
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Eleutherococcus 'Variegatus' to Fargesia rufa Green Panda
Forsythia mandshurica 'Vermont Sun' to Franklinia alatamaha "Ben's Best"
Eleutherococcus
Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus' Fiveleaf Aralia (aka Acanthopanax). -25°F. A beautifully
variegated, restrained and adaptable shrub, despite the fact the name sounds like something that will kill
you! This Japanese native grows compact and upright in virtually any situation, even in dry shade!
Extremely adaptable. Leaves are palmately compound, look like small virginia creeper leaves. Broken
stems smell like gin! Be careful when testing this, there are some small thorns. Try espaliering this on a
shady wall of your house. Zones 4 - 8. ELESIE01S 15-18" $25.00. ELESIE01T 18-24" $50.00.
$$plantID:442$$
Eleutherococcus 'Variegatus'
Enkianthus
$$plantID:497$$
Forsythia xintermedia 'Susan Gruninger' Forsythia. -15°F. Hands down, our favorite variegated
forsythia. This selection is from a sport of F.i. 'Lynwood Gold'. Creamy white borders to the leaves are
about a quarter inch wide and uniform. Leaves do not burn. H: 6-8' W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 8.
FORINT10QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:496$$
A member of the family Ericaceae, native to Japan, China and the Himalayas. There are
several species and varieties grown for their clusters of bell-shaped flowers in colors ranging
from pure white to deep red. The graceful, usually upright plant form has clean, pest-free
leaves and brilliant fall color. Enkianthus prefer moist acidic soil with good drainage similar
to their rhododendron relatives, in sun or partial shade.
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Princeton Red Bells' Redvein Enkianthus. -20°F. An excellent variety
with deep, solid, red flowers originating at Princeton Nurseries. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7.
ENKCAM02QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:451$$
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Princeton Red Bells'
Forsythia mandshurica 'Vermont Sun' Manchurian Forsythia. -25°F. Arguably one of the hardiest
forsythia, -25 to -30°F, with sulfur yellow flowers emerging from blackish buds that are among the first
of all forsythia to open. The leaves are almost round, about 3" in diameter on a plant with stiff, upright
branches. H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 4 - 8. FORMAN001UV 2-3' $35.00.
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Renoir' Redvein Enkianthus. -20°F. A soft blending of yellow combined
with typical red veins in the flowers creates the "impressionist" effect in mid May. Multi-toned fall
foliage of bright yellow, orange and red, on a plant of upright growth habit with horizontal tiers or
whorls of branches. Good for that vertically challenged spot in the garden. Full sun to partial shade.
Moist, well-drained soil. H: 8-10' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 8. ENKCAM07S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:453$$
Forsythia 'Susan Gruninger'
Fothergilla
Early spring blooming eastern native shrubs in the witch hazel family with showy white,
honey-scented bottlebrush flowers and often great fall color. They vary tremendously in
mature size depending upon species and cultivar, the smallest, F.gardenii from 18" to the
largest F.major to 10 feet! Please see our website for additional listings with limited
availability.
Fothergilla gardenii 'Harold Epstein' Dwarf Fothergilla. -25°F. Though its overall appearance is
delicate, Fothergilla 'Harold Epstein' is very unique in growth habit. It is a diminutive shrub with a low,
dense, mounding form that slowly reaches a height of 10-12 inches and a width of 16 to 18 inches in
about five years. Its ability to sucker and spread allows it to form a good groundcover mat. The white,
bottlebrush like flowers are fragrant and appear in late April to early May. Dark green summer foliage
turns yellow to vibrant orange-red in autumn. First collected in Jesup County, GA, by the late Harold
Epstein of Larchmont, NY, plantsman extrordinaire. H: 12-18" W: 2-3' Zones 4 - 8. FOTGAR03Q
10-15" $45.00.
Fothergilla gardenii 'Harold Epstein'
$$plantID:507$$
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lanterns' Redvein Enkianthus. -20°F. Mezitt, Weston Nursery.
Solid pink bell-shaped flowers are larger than those of the wild type, with deep green leaves that turn
rich scarlet in Autumn. 'Showy Lanterns' is also more densely branched to ground level. E. campanulatus
thrives in part shade, but fall color is best in full sun. An excellent choice for the woodland garden. H:
6-8' W: 3-4' Zones 5-7. ENKCAM005S 15-18" $25.00.
Fothergilla gardenii 'Appalachia' Dwarf Fothergilla. -25°F. A compact, stoloniferous form that
produces attractive one inch rounded pompoms in spring as the foliage is emerging. In fall, the bright
green leaves develop good golden-yellow coloration. Matures 3 x 5 feet in height with a broader spread.
H: 2-3' W: 4-5' Zones 4 - 8. FOTGAR01S 15-18" $35.00. FOTGAR01U 24-30" $45.00.
$$plantID:504$$
$$plantID:454$$
Fargesia
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Renoir'
Fargesia robusta Green Screen™ Bamboo Select® 'Pingwu' Clumping Bamboo. -10°F. Bamboo
Select introduction. A non-invasive bamboo that will not take over your property. This large clumping
bamboo, reaching 15-18 feet at maturity! Fast growing and sun-tolerant, this bamboo has great potential
in any garden! Persistent culm sheaths add texture and interest, and new shoots develop in early spring.
Heat tolerant as far south as Zone 9. Native to western China where Great Pandas love it. Cold hardy to
minus 10°F. Needs organic soils with good drainage. Use as a hedge, privacy screen or bold specimen.
H: 15-18' W: 6-8' Zones 6 - 9. RARROB01T 18-24" $55.00.
$$plantID:485$$
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lanterns'
Fargesia rufa Green Panda™ Bamboo Select 'Green Panda' Clumping Bamboo. -15°F. Not
invasive! A clumping bamboo reaching 6-8 feet tall, very vigorous and cold hardy to -15°F. New shoots
appear early in spring and quickly develop into a large clump approximately 8 feet in diameter at
maturity. This makes an attractive evergreen specimen or an excellent hedge. Native to western China,
where it is the favorite food of the Giant Panda. Needs organic soils with good drainage and thrives in
sun but also tolerates shade. H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 9. FARRUF01S 15-18" $55.00.
$$plantID:486$$
Forsythia
A popular form of horticultural therapy for those suffering from late winter blossom
deprivation. You may not realize you've been pronouncing the name wrong. It's "fors-eyeth,"
not "for- sith." Reason? Because plant names derived from a proper name should be
pronounced as the name is pronounced.Forsythia was named for William Forsyth, the Scottish
gardener to King George III and curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden. We offer a wide
selection of gourmet Forsythia, ranging from mildly to wildly variegated, plus some with
plain green leaves as well. Forsythias are not fussy as to soil and exposure, tolerating full sun
or partial shade with equanimity. Deer don't like to eat them, either!
Fothergilla xintermedia 'Blue Shadow' PP#15,490 Large Fothergilla. -25°F. This popular fothergilla
cultivar was found as a bud sport on a young plant of Fothergilla major 'Mt Airy', noticed because the
leaves are blue! The leaves are quite glaucous, instead of green and glossy. The leaf shape is more round
as well, but it has the same white bottlebrush flowers in spring and glorious fall color, best in full sun. H:
5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 4 - 9. FOTMAJ02QR 10-15" $25.00.
Fothergilla xintermedia 'Red Licorice' Large Fothergilla. -25°F. Paul Cappiello. This fine North
American native shrub was selected by Dr. Cappiello and John Wachter while both were working at
Bernheim Arboretum. The parent plant showed outstanding, cherry red fall foliage and sweetly-scented
spring flowers. Fall color seems to develop better in north and mid latitudes. Grows well in moist soils in
full sun to partial shade. Zones 4 - 8. FOTINT07T 18-24" $35.00.
$$plantID:513$$
Franklinia
Franklinia alatamaha Ben Franklin Tree. -10°F. A legendary and highly ornamental small tree
originally found along the banks of the Alatamaha River in Georgia by John Bartram in 1770. Now
considered extinct in the wild, its lovely white camellia-like flowers with golden centers bloom from
July through September. Fall color can range from brilliant scarlet to burgundy red. Culture is similar to
that for rhododendrons; humus-rich, acid soil with excellent drainage is required. Protection from strong
winds is also advised. H: 10-20' W: 8-15' Zones 5-8. FRAALA02S 15-18" $25.00.
Fothergilla 'Red Licorice'
$$plantID:2532$$
Franklinia alatamaha "Ben's Best" Ben Franklin Tree. -10°F. "Ben's Best" is a particularly vigorous
form of this highly ornamental small tree. Lovely white camellia-like flowers with golden centers bloom
from July through September. Fall color can range from brilliant scarlet to burgundy red. Culture is
similar to that for rhododendrons; humus-rich, acid soil with excellent drainage is required. Protection
from strong winds is also advised. H: 10-20' W: 6-15' Zones 5 - 8. FRAALA02UV 2-3' $55.00.
$$plantID:515$$
Fargesia robusta Green Screen
pg. 42
Fothergilla 'Blue Shadow'
$$plantID:510$$
Franklinia alatamaha "Ben's Best"
pg. 43
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Gardenia jasminoides 'Chuck Hayes' to Hamamelis mollis 'Wisley Supreme'
Hamamelis vernalis to Hamamelis 'Aurora'
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Chuck Hayes' PP8,755 Gardenia. 5°F. Tops in cold hardiness, but that's not
all! Powerfully fragrant double white flowers appear in June, continues into July and starts blooming
again when the weather cools until frost comes. 'Chuck Hayes' produces lots of flowers, is heat-tolerant
(which helps it bloom even better) and has nice leaves on a bushy, compact plant that will grow in full
sun. It is reported to withstand cold 5-6 degrees lower than 'Kleim's Hardy'. For "zone pushers" willing
to experiment, plant in spring in a location sheltered from winter wind and sun and perhaps wrap it the
first winter. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 7 - 9. GARAUG03QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:517$$
Hamamelis vernalis Vernal Witch Hazel. -25°F. A spreading, suckering native shrub, it blooms in
early spring with fragrant yellow petals flushed with red. Unlike most witch hazels, H.vernalis tolerates
wet soils and has attractive yellow fall color. H: 8-10' W: 6-8' Zones 4 - 8. HAMVER06Y *5-6' $45.00.
$
$plantID:2513$$
Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst' Vernal Witch Hazel. -25°F. This lavender-purple seedling from Tim
Brotzman was named by Don Shadow. It becomes a rounded bush with dark gray-green foliage turning a
brilliant scarlet in autumn. Petals are 14 mm long by 1.5 mm wide. Light purple-red flowers emit a spicy
aroma in mid-winter. H: 8-10' W: 6-8' Zones 4 - 8. HAMVER08S 15-18" - 1 gal. $35.00.
$$plantID:2727$$
Gardenia jasminoides 'Chuck Hayes'
Gingko
Gingko biloba 'Munchkin' Ginkgo. -25°F. Certainly the daintiest of all the dwarf gingkos in leaf type,
with many leaves no larger than a quarter and most nickel-sized or even smaller. Leaves are closely
attached, emerging from the stem in a circular fashion in a very dense whorl. Habit is semi-upright, with
small slender branches radiating outward. May be trained into a small tree or as a low branched multistem shrub. Fall color is bright yellow. Growth rate is about 4 to 6 inches per year. A perfect selection for
the rock garden or bonsai culture. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 4 - 9. GINBIL11T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:527$$
Hamamelis vernalis 'Girard's Purple' Vernal Witch Hazel. -25°F. Peter Girard. Although introduced
as a H. vernalis, Chris Lane suggests it may be a hybrid based on the dark flower color and excellent fall
leaf color. Petals are 10 mm long by 1 mm wide. Flowers are dark reddish-purple with spicy fragrance
blooming in mid to late winter. H: 8-10' W: 9-10' Zones 4 - 8. HAMVER04UV 2-3' $55.00.
Hamamelis vernalis
$$plantID:2724$$
Hamamelis vernalis 'Quasimodo' Witch Hazel. -25°F. Pieter Zwijnenburg, The Netherlands. Natural
dwarf selection with compact twiggy growth to only about three feet tall and wide. Early winter
blooming with spicy fragrance. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 4 - 8. HAMVER07UV 2-3'" $75.00.
$$plantID:2569$$
Gingko biloba 'Munchkin'
Gingko biloba 'Spring Grove' Maidenhair Tree. -25°F. This irresistible dwarf makes an excellent
bonsai or patio plant with it's beautiful compact, rounded form. The tree may be small but the leaves are
not. The fan shaped leaves are the same size as the species and exhibit a nice deep green color in
summer and soft yellow in autumn. Discovered as a "witches broom" at Spring Grove, Cincinnati, OH.
H: 3-4' W: 2-3" Zones 4-9. GINBIL10QR 10-15" $40.00.
$$plantID:2597$$
Hamamelis
Hamamelis mollis 'Gold Edge'
These magical shrubs offer numerous noteworthy attributes for the adventurous gardener,
including early blooming and unique flowers, fragrance and outstanding fall color. They are
useful landscape additions as large shrubs or small shade-tolerant trees, extending bloom in
the garden by several months. Underplant with bulbs and perennials to complete the picture!
The genus Hamamelis includes several species native to the Eastern United States including
H. virginiana and H. vernalis. Asian species include H. mollis and H. japonica, which
hybridizers have used to create a host of outstanding cultivars ranging in flower color from
citron yellow to dark purple-red. As all witch hazel cultivars are budded onto seedling
understock (usually H. virginiana) you should be on the lookout for any unusually vigorous
shoots arising from the base of the plant. Yellow flowers in autumn will be another clue that
these shoots are from the understock, not the cultivar. Simply prune them out as soon as
possible.
Hamamelis japonica var. obtusata. This variety of H. japonica grows in mountainous regions in China
along the west coast. It becomes a densely twiggy, spreading bush. The 2 mm long by 2 mm wide faintly
scented, pale yellow flowers appear in late winter. H: 5-6' W: 6-7' HAMJAP01R 12-15" - 1 gallon
$35.00.
$$plantID:2728$$
Hamamelis mollis 'Imperialis'
Hamamelis mollis 'Gold Edge' Chinese Witch Hazel. -25°F. Finely pubescent leaves have a fine,
jagged margin of creamy white, rest of the leaf is matte sage green turning yellow in the fall. Flowers are
deep golden yellow and fragrant. Found as a branch sport on H. mollis by Richard Nutt, Bucks, England.
H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 6-8. HAMMOL07S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:2568$$
Hamamelis mollis 'Imperialis' Chinese Witch Hazel. -25°F. Wada. Very fragrant flowers with pale
yellow petals are possibly the largest blooms of any H. mollis cultivar. This Japanese selection by famed
plansman Koichiro Wada opens early to mid Winter. Fall color is yellow, the last of the H. mollis clones
to turn. H: 10-12' W: 9-10' Zones 5 - 8. HAMMOL03UV 2-3' $55.00.
$$plantID:535$$
Hamamelis mollis 'Wisley Supreme' Chinese Witch Hazel. -25°F. Regarded as "superb" by Chris
Lane, author of RHS Plant Collector Guide to Witch Hazels. Flowers in early through midwinter, and are
a sweetly scented clear light yellow. Autumn color is yellow, on a vigorous plant of upright habit
spreading with age. (Ouch!) H: 10-12' W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 8. HAMMOL04UV 2-3' $55.00.
HAMMOL04W 3-4' $135.00.
Hamamelis virginiana 'Green Thumb' Witch Hazel. -25°F. branch sport. Harald Neubauer. A good,
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W: 7-8' October-November bloom. Zones 4-8. HAMVIR04W 3-4' $55.00.
$$plantID:2726$$
Hamamelis virginiana 'Little Suzie' Witch Hazel. -25°F. seedling. Neubauer. Selected from a batch of
seedlings in 1992 for its compact habit and shorter internodes. Great for the small garden! It flowers
freely from a young age and because of the shorter internodes, flowers are packed closer together for a
more dramatic effect. Scented blooms of soft sulfur yellow appear here in October/November. H: 5-6' W:
4-6' October-November bloom. Zones 4-8. HAMVIR05W 3-4' $55.00.
Hamamelis virginiana 'Green Thumb'
$$plantID:2570$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Agnes' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. (H. mollis x H. japonica). de Belder/
Chris Lane. Looking for a plant with striking and unusual habit for your winter landscape? Try 'Agnes'!
The original plant of 'Agnes' in the de Belder's Hemelrijk Arboretum is 12' high by 30' wide! Of course,
you can prune its naturally spreading habit to fit your own garden conditions. The curled and crimped
maroon-red flowers bloom mid through late winter. H: 6-8' W: 12-15' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT33U 24-30"
$55.00.
$$plantID:542$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Angelly' Witch Hazel. -25°F. van Heijningen. One of the finest recent witch
hazel introductions, 'Angelly' has bright lemon-yellow flowers and a compact growth habit. Young
foliage is flushed coppery red, while autumn color is yellow with a hint of orange. Best of all, it has a
long-lasting blooming season, from late winter through early spring, with a strong sweet scent. Excellent
cultivar for Southern gardens! H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT12U 24-30" $55.00.
Hamamelis 'Agnes'
$$plantID:2447$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Antoine Kort' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. Kalmthout. Truly a rare find, as
we are possibly the only retail source of this plant in North America! 'Antoine Kort' has good clear red
flowers which are curled, twisted and crimped. It flowers in midwinter with a scent which is sweet and
strong. Fall color is orange red. A spreading plant of strong vigorous growth. H: 12-15' W: 10-12' Zones
5 - 8. HAMINT15UV 2-3' $55.00.
$$plantID:543$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Aphrodite' Witch Hazel. -25°F. van Heijningen. A new star of the witch
hazel world, from the originator of 'Angelly' and 'Aurora'. Hailed as a color breakthrough and awarded
three stars at the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society trials. Unique burnt-orange flowers on a
spreading, vigorous plant flowering in the late winter. H: 7-9' W: 10-12' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT20
24-30" $55.00.
Hamamelis 'Angelly'
$$plantID:2152$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Aurora' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. One of our most requested witch hazel
cultivars, 'Aurora' has the largest flowers of any witch hazel. Named for the Greek goddess of the dawn,
petals are yellow tinted red at the base, with a strong sweet scent. Flowers in midwinter on a shrub of
upright habit when young, spreading with age. Fall color is yellow and orange with red tinting. H: 10-12'
W: 10-12' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT21UV 2-3' $55.00.
$$plantID:545$$
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Hamamelis mollis 'Wisley Supreme'
pg. 44
Hamamelis 'Antoine Kort'
pg. 45
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Hamamelis 'Barmstedt Gold' to Hamamelis 'Pallida'
Hamamelis 'Pallida' to Hydrangea arb. 'Emerald Lace'
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Barmstedt Gold' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. Hachmann. Although
'Barmstedt Gold' hails from Germany, it is considered to be a superb witch hazel for North American
gardens. Strong golden-yellow flowers are tinted red at the base, providing a burst of sunshine on dreary
winter days. Growth habit is upright when young, later becoming a rounded bush. Dark green foliage
turns clear yellow in autumn. H: 10-12' W: 10-12' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT16UV 2-3' $55.00.
$$plantID:546$$
Hamamelis 'Barmstedt Gold'
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Birgit' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. de Belder. The darkest red-flowered
witch hazel cultivar introduced to date. 'Birgit' has rich purple-red flowers produced on a vigorous plant.
Autumn color is butter yellow, suffused orange red. Although not highly scented, 'Birgit' will add a
unique touch to your winter landscape. H: 12-15' W: 10-12' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT13UV 2-3' $55.00.
$$plantID:547$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Cyrille' Witch Hazel. -25°F. de Belder. A recent de Belder introduction from
Belgium, this cultivar has a subtle yellow-red bi-color effect observable at close quarters. Develops into
a lovely vase-shaped small tree. 'Cyrille' is beginning to bloom here in mid-December as we are
compiling our 2010 catalog. Petals 17 mm long by 2 mm wide. Yellow-red fragrant flowers blooming
early to mid-winter. H: 7-9' W: 7-9' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT22W 3-4' $55.00.
$$plantID:2445$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Diane' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. Named for Jelena and Robert de
Belder's daughter Diane, this is one of the best red-flowering witch hazels. Better than 'Ruby Glow', but
more copper-red than red with wide spreading branches. It tends to retain some of its leaves in winter. H:
8-10' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT03S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:549$$
Hamamelis 'Birgit'
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Feuerzauber' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. Hesse. Translated from German,
"Feuerzauber" means "Firecharm". Coppery-orange petals suffused with red illuminate this reliable
bloomer from Germany. Flowering season is mid to late Winter, with orange-red Fall color on a vigorous
plant. H: 10-12' W: 10-12' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT04T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:550$$
hazels are judged. Sweet and strong fragrance in early to mid winter, on a spreading shrub. H: 9-10' W:
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$$plantID:557$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Primavera' Witch Hazel. -25°F. de Belder. 'Primavera' has been around long
enough (since 1969) to qualify for the "good doer" designation. A vigorous grower with warm yellow
flowers and a delightful sweet scent. Upright grower, often blooming late January into February. H: 7-9'
W: 7-9' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT08S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:558$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Rubin' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. Bohjle. Although relatively unknown,
'Rubin' has received awards in Dutch trials, and also performs well in the midwestern US. One of the
best red-flowered witch hazel cultivars, it is a vigorous grower of rounded habit, producing clear red
flowers in mid to late Winter and glowing orange foliage in Autumn. H: 12-15' W: 12-15' Zones 5 - 8.
HAMINT18UV 2-3' $55.00.
Hamamelis 'Pallida'
$$plantID:561$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Twilight' Witch Hazel. -25°F. van der Werf. This one excites us, especially
after seeing it in bloom! The large red flowers produce occasional yellow petals to give a striking bicolor effect. A midwinter bloomer, it becomes a rounded 12' x 12' large shrub or small tree at maturity.
H: 10-12' W: 10-12' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT54X 4-5' $55.00.
$$plantID:2452$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Westerstede' Witch Hazel. -25°F. This Heinrich Bruns introduction is
praised by Chris Lane for it's resistance to mildew in the south and extreme cold hardiness in the north.
It is often the last witch hazel to flower in our gardens. Petals are 15 mm long by 1.5 mm wide. Pale
yellow scented flowers appear in late winter to early spring. Zones 5-8. HAMINT40S 15-18" $35.00.
HAMINT40W 3-4' $55.00.
Hamamelis 'Primavera'
$$plantID:2572$$
Hibiscus
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Gingerbread' Witch Hazel. -25°F. de Belder. 'Gingerbread' describes the
intense dark orange, scented flowers on this late winter bloomer. Other distinctive aspects of this cultivar
are the purple-flushed spring foliage and the good bushy growth habit. H: 5-7' W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 8.
HANINT23U 24-30" $55.00.
$$plantID:2156$$
Hamamelis 'Cyrille'
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Harry' Witch Hazel. (de Belder, 1988). Quoted by Chris Lane to be one of
the top plants for visual display. Flowers bloom in mid-winter having an overall pale orange color and
faint scent. The petals are 25 mm long by 3 mm long. Young leaves are a medium greyish green,
maturing to a glabrous, dark green. H: 7-8' W: 7-8' HAMINT37W 3-4' $55.00.
$$plantID:2571$$
Hibiscus syriacus 'Freedom' Rose-of-sharon. A single pinkish red with doubled center. Great for
summer color. H: 8-12' W: 6-8' HIBSYR09S 15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:2758$$
Hibiscus syriacus Rose of Sharon 'America Irene Scott' PPAF Sugar Tip®. -15°F. Sharon Gerlt of
Independence, MO. An eye-catching new Rose of Sharon with brightly variegated creamy-white and
blue-green foliage. Unlike the old 'Purpureus Variegatus' the flowers actually open! Loads of clear pink,
double flowers and it does not produce seed- so no invasive seedlings to contend with. H: 4-6' W: 3-4'
HIBSYR07 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:2759$$
Hamamelis 'Rubin'
Hydrangea
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Heinrich Bruns' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. Orangey-red flowers in
midwinter on a plant of upright habit. Like many of us, it becomes vase-shaped with age, but on
'Heinrich Bruns', it looks good! Formerly known as H. x intermedia 'Orange Glow', this plant was
renamed by Chris Lane in order to avoid confusion with H. vernalis 'Orange Glow'. Zones 5 - 8.
HAMINTUV 2-3' $55.00.
$$plantID:552$$
Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris Climbing Hydrangea. -25°F. Climbing hydrangeas are a good
choice for a shade-tolerant vine. Attaches by root-like holdfasts, giving it the ability to climb trees and
walls. Leaves are oval, almost rounded with attractive bark and winter buds. White flowers in flat 6-10
inch diameter inflorescences in late June/early July. H: 10-15' W: 8-10' Zones 4 - 7. HYDANO01S
15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:719$$
Hamamelis 'Diane'
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Jelena' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. Kalmthout Arboretum. Deservedly one
of the best hybrid witch hazels. The 1-inch long petals are red at the base, orange in the middle and
yellow at the ends. In the distance the plant glows like copper. An excellent variety, shrub becomes wide
spreading and vase-shaped with age. Named for his wife Jelena by Robert de Belder, and introduced by
Arboretum Kalmthout, the world-renowned arboretum started by the de Belders, and home of many
wonderful plants. Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT06S 15-18" $35.00. HAMINT06U 24-30" $55.00.
$$plantID:553$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Luna' Witch Hazel. -25°F. Kort, de Belder selection . Like "oldies but
goodies"? Here's an older cultivar selected and named by the de Belders. Midwinter flowers are pale
yellow tinted red-purple at the base of the petals. Fall foliage has light yellowish- orange tints. H: 8-10'
W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 8. HAMINT07V 30-36" $55.00.
Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris 'Mirranda' Climbing Hydrangea. -15°F. Wow! A variegated
climbing hydrangea! Leaves are boldly edged with gold, sometimes more than half the leaf. Flowers are
white. Grows more slowly than others of the species. A self-clinging vine, it will attach itself to, and
climb, trees and rough surfaces. Zones 5 - 7. HYDANO03QR 10-15" $20.00.
$$plantID:720$$
Hydrangea arborescens
Hamamelis 'Twilight'
Hydrangea arborescens prefers shade and moisture, but is surprisingly adaptable. It is native
to shady woodlands of the Southeastern US, and can spread into a large clump over time.
Flowers are chartreuse in bud, turning white, and then back to light green. (pH is not a factor
in the color.) These hydrangeas can be pruned heavily, as they bloom on NEW wood.
$$plantID:554$$
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Pallida' Hybrid Witch Hazel. -25°F. Still widely regarded as the best light
yellow cultivar for landscape use, the sulphur yellow flowers of 'Pallida' glow in the late winter garden,
and are particularly effective when viewing from a distance. It received three stars from the Royal
Boskoop Horticultural Society trials, the highest award, and sets the standard by which other witch
Hydrangea arborescens 'Emerald Lace' formerly 'Green Dragon' Smooth Hydrangea. -25°F. Most
hydrangeas are grown for their flowers, not their leaves. Not this one! We originally received this plant
as 'Green Dragon', but the correct original name is 'Emerald Lace', which describes the foliage well.
Quite unlike any other hydrangea, with leaves having very deeply and irregularly, dare we say ruffled,
edges, occasionally fasciated. Flowers are normal for the species, a few sterile white lacecaps around the
Hamamelis 'Feuerzauber'
pg. 46
Hamamelis xintermedia 'Westerstede'
pg. 47
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TREES & SHRUBS:
Hydrangea arb. 'Emerald Lace' to Hydrangea pan. Quick Fire®
Hydrangea q. 'Amethyst' to Idesia polycarpa
edge of the inflorescence. Maybe a bit wierd, but we guarantee you won't find it in a big box store! H:
3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 4 - 9. HYDARB07OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:722$$
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea arb. 'Emerald Lace'
Big flowers, in a variety of colors ranging from white to blue, pink, red, purple and shades in
between. Probably best known for its chameleon-like ability to change the color of the
flowers, an event that happens over several years. This phenomenon is due to the
concentration of aluminum ions in the soil; more aluminum is available at a low (acid) pH, so
in acid soil, blue hydrangeas are blue. In nursery growing media, which is closer to a neutral
pH, the flowers will be a light pink and turn blue when planted in acid soil. Red or pink
hydrangeas are more of a purple in acid soil, and red at higher pH. They will NOT turn blue!
These plants enjoy shade and moisture, so they're perfect for a northern exposure.
Macrophyllas bloom on OLD wood, so prune only back to live buds in Spring, and remove
old canes at the end of the season. The newest trend is rebloming cultivars which can bloom
on new wood as well as old. You'll want to try some of these exciting new introductions!
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Masja' Bigleaf hydrangea. 'Masja' is a low compact mophead type
hydrangea, with rounded, very uniform flowerheads of red in alkaline soil to rich blue/purple in acid
soil. This sport of 'Alpengluhen' may flower twice a year and is often grown as a container plant. H: 4-5'
W: 4-5' HYDMACXXOP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:2764$$
Hydrangea mac. 'Penny Mac'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac' Bigleaf Hydrangea. -25°F. Hydrangea lovers in cold climates
rejoice! 'Penny Mac' is a fitting memorial to Penny McHenry, the founder of the American Hydrangea
Society. Like its namesake, she's a vigorous superachiever, blooming on both old and new growth. It's
both an early and repeat bloomer, with 7" blue mophead-type flowers until frost. Colorful fall foliage is a
mix of purple, burgundy and dark green. Penny McHenry would be pleased! H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 4 - 9.
HYDMAC32S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:738$$
Hydrangea quercifolia
Hydrangea quercifolia, the oakleaf hydrangea, is also a SE native, and can take full sun and a
drier site. Flowers are white and turn a lovely pink as they age. Oakleaf hydrangeas offer three
season of interest-midsummer blooms, magnificent fall leaf color in shades of red, maroon
and burgundy, and wonderful creamy tan peeling bark in the winter. Prune only as needed to
shape the plant.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst' Oakleaf Hydrangea. -15°F. Dirr. Back by customer demand.
Smaller-statured and more compact, with 6" long panicles of creamy white sepals which are held
upright, turning a glowing amethyst as they age and holding their color when dry. Fall leaf color is red to
reddish-purple. H: 5-8' W: 5-8' Zones 5 - 9. HYDQUE12R 12-15" $25.00.
Hydrangea q. 'Amethyst'
$$plantID:747$$
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Harmony' Oakleaf Hydrangea. -15°F. T. A. McDaniel. 'Harmony' has large,
tight, extremely double blooms. The white panicles can weigh as much as one pound apiece and look a
lot like those of the well-known "Pee Gee" hydrangeas. This one has some of the biggest, fattest, flower
heads around. Just picture a bouquet of these for a taste of Victoriana.Originally found growing in the
Harmony Baptist Church cemetery, Attalla, Alabama by T. A. McDaniel H: 5-8' W: 5-8' Zones 5 - 9.
HYDQUE14S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:749$$
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey' PP15,477 Oakleaf Hydrangea. -15°F. This is one of those new
'WOW' plants we are proud to offer. 'Little Honey' is a golden-leaved sport of 'Pee Wee' that arose in
tissue culture at Brigg's Nursery. Like 'Pee Wee' its' dwarf habit to only 3 or 4 feet tall and wide makes it
perfect for anyone's garden. Leaves and stems turn brilliant red in fall. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 9.
HYDQUE07 15-18" $30.00.
Hydrangea q. 'Harmony'
$$plantID:750$$
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' Oakleaf Hydrangea. -5°F. Dwarf form, 3 or 4' tall and wide with
flowers 4 to 5" long, in perfect scale with the smaller leaves and plant. Reddish-purple fall leaf color. H:
4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 6 - 9. HYDQUE04OP 6-10" $25.00. HYDQUE04S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:751$$
Hydrangea paniculata
Hydrangea pan. Limelight
Probably best known by the old-fashioned cultivar "Pee Gee," short for "Paniculata
Grandiflora." Generally sun-loving, tree-like shrubs with white flowers that turn pink or green
with age. We offer a number of new introductions which have been selected for smaller plant
size and improved flower colors. These also bloom on new wood, but remember that hard
pruning increases flower size, and big flowers tend to be floppy!
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' PP12,874 Panicle Hydrangea. -25°F. Unique lemon-lime green
blooms in midsummer, keeping this bright and refreshing color right into fall when some pink tones
develop. A great addition to the garden palette, and plays well with other colors. 'Limelight' is also
fantastic in fresh or dried bouquets. An easy-to-grow plant for full sun or part shade that can be a large
shrub or trained into a small tree, eventually reaching 6-8' tall and wide. H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 4 - 7.
HYDPAN11R 12-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:744$$
Hydrangea pan. Pinky Winky
Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky™ 'DVPinky' PP16,166 Panicle Hydrangea. -25°F. (colchicine'
treated Pink Diamond' sdlg.). van Huylenbroeek. It's a goofy name, but Pinky Winky is one of the best
pink paniculata hydrangeas! Giant 12-16" two-toned flower heads appear on strong, non-drooping stems
in mid-summer. Flowering is indeterminate, meaning new white flowers continue to emerge from the tip
of the panicle while the older flowers transform to rich pink, on a backdrop of dark green foliage. Like
all paniculata hydrangeas, it blooms on new growth, so it will bloom regardless of winter cold. Use it as
a specimen plant or to create a spectacular flowering hedge in full sun or partial shade. H: 6-8' W: 6-8'
Zones 4 - 8. HYDPAN12S 15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:742$$
Hydrangea paniculata Quick Fire® 'Bulk' PP16,812 Panicle Hydrangea. -25°F. Extend the
hydrangea season on the front end with Quick Fire, which blooms about a month before other H.
paniculata varieties. The flowers turn pink very quickly, becoming an dark rosy-pink in the fall, and are
not affected by soil pH. They are produced on new growth and will bloom after even the harshest
winters. Beautiful as a landscape specimen or for use as a fresh or dried cut flower. H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones
4 - 8. HYDPAN13S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:741$$
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' Oakleaf Hydrangea. -15°F. William Flemer III, Princeton
Nurseries. The standard against which other oakleaf hydrangeas are judged, with compact panicles on
strong stems that do not flop over. Excellent in both full sun or part shade. Fall foliage is beautiful deep
red-bronze. H: 4-6' W: 4-6' Zones 5 - 9. HYDQUE08T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:752$$
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Vaughn's Lillie' PP12,982 Oakleaf Hydrangea. -15°F. Vaughn Billingsley/
Monrovia. Dense full heads of pearl-white flowers practically smother this handsome plant. They
emerge a soft, lime green, maturing to pearly white, and then age to pink blush and produces blooms
over a long season. The plant grows shorter and more compact than most other oakleaf hydrangeas, with
attractive emerald green foliage that turns burgundy red in the fall. Best in full to partial sun. H: 3-4' W:
4-5' Zones 5 - 9. HYDQUE15O 6-8" $25.00.
$$plantID:754$$
Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake™ 'Brido' PP3,047 Oakleaf Hydrangea. -15°F. Edgar and Loren
Aldridge. The showy double flowers of Snowflake™ are the most distinctive (and we think the prettiest)
of any oakleaf hydrangea. Each individual double flower continues to grow from the center, producing
new bracts on top of the older ones which turn pink. The 15" panicles thus always have fresh flowers and
an interesting two color effect as the older bracts age. Like other oakleaf hydrangeas, fall color is red and
peeling bark is attractive in the winter. H: 5-8' W: 5-8' Zones 5 - 9. HYDQUE09T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:748$$
Hydrangea q. 'Snow Queen'
Hypericum
Hypericum kalmianum St John's Wort 'Deppe' Sunny Boulevard™. -25°F. A fine-textured, dense
and full small native shrub covered with countless rich yellow blossoms from July to September. Leaves
are narrow and willow-like on a mounded plant. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 4 - 8. HYPX02QR 10-15"
$25.00.
$$plantID:759$$
Idesia
Idesia polycarpa Igiri Tree, Wonder Tree. -5°F. Dangling panicles of bright red fruit adorn the female
of the species, much like chandelier earrings. Spectacular in winter, this is a rare offering not to be
missed. Becomes a large deciduous tree with leathery heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow-green
Hydrangea pan. Quick Fire®
pg. 50
Hydrangea q. 'Little Honey'
Hydrangea q. 'Vaughn's Lillie'
pg. 51
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Idesia polycarpa to Ilex opaca 'Steward's Silver Crown'
Ilex pedunculosa Female to Ilex xmeserveae 'Blue Stallion'
flowers. Young branches resemble Sassafras. Our plants are young so have not declared themselves yet
as to sex- take a chance and buy 2! H: 20-30' W: 20-30' Zones 6-9. IDEPOL1W 3-4' $25.00.
$$plantID:2544$$
Ilex
Idesia polycarpa
A most diverse genus that includes evergreen as well as decidous plants, ranging from small
rock garden plants to 50 foot tall trees. We offer a wide selection, including I.crenata
(Japanese Holly), I.opaca (American Holly), and I.verticillata (Winterberry Holly) as well as
other species and hybrids. In most hollies, male and female flowers are found on different
plants (dioecious). If you want berries, both sexes must be present in the neighborhood,
usually within 50'. If there are no fruiting hollies around, plant a female. If it doesn't fruit, you
can plant a male the following year. The appropriate male pollinator should bloom
concurrently with the female. These plants are slow to develop and a smaller male will be able
to fertilize many female trees. Don't forget to prune hollies by pinching new growth.
Diligence will result in a full and spectacular specimen tree! For brightening the winter
landscape, nothing can touch the winterberries. Like other hollies, male and female flowers
are on separate plants, and only the female plants produce berries.
Ilex 'Venus'
Ilex 'Venus' Hybrid Holly. 5°F. ('Nellie R. Stevens' x latifolia). National Arboretum. This National
Arboretum introduction has very attractive, large textured leaves inherited from its I.latifolia parent. It
grows as a single stem tree and bears attractive red fruit. Our plants are grown from cuttings from THE
original tree at the Arboretum. H: 15-25' W: 10-15' Zones 6b - 9. ILEZ02QR 10-15" $20.00.
$$plantID:821$$
Ilex Red Beauty® 'Rutzan' PP14,750 Hybrid Holly. -5°F. Dr Elwin Orton. Very dark blue-green and
glossy leaves with undulating edges distinguish Red Beauty. It bears some resemblance to the blue
hollies, but the growth habit is upright, in a wide conical shape like a Christmas tree. Dark red berries
ornament the plant in fall and winter. Introduced by Dr. Elwin Orton of Rutgers University, who reports
it to be quite deer-resistant. Very full plants. H: 10-12' W: 6-8' Zones 6 - 8. ILEZ014T 18-24" $75.00.
$$plantID:818$$
Ilex pedunculosa (female) Longstalk Holly. -15°F. A very classy, elegant evergreen holly with semiglossy, non-spiny leaves. The common name comes from the red fruit which are produced on 1 to 1.5"
stalks (pedicels). See other listings for male plants needed to ensure a happy relationship and fruit
production! H: 10-15' W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 7. ILEPED01QR 10-15" $25.00. ILEPED01S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:796$$
Ilex pedunculosa (male) Longstalk Holly. -5°F. A good man can be hard to find! We were happy to
locate a source of male plants, as this is the consort needed to pollinate female I. pedunculosa for fruit
production. Males have the same medium green spineless leaves and upright, somewhat sprawling habit
that is improved by pinching back the new growth when young. Plant within 50' of milady for best
results. H: 15-20' W: 10-15' Zones 6 - 8. ILEPED02QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:797$$
Ilex pedunculosa Female
Ilex serrata 'Koshobai' Dwarf Japanese Winterberry Holly. -15°F. "Teeny-tiny" leaves and red
berries on a "teeny-tiny" plant. Perfect for the rock garden. H: 18-24" W: 18-24" Zones 5-7.
ILESER01QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:2750$$
Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' Winterberry Holly. -25°F. Quite the ladies man, 'Jim Dandy' goes for the
early bloomers, including 'Red Sprite', 'Oosterwijk' and 'Sunsplash'. This little guy has a nice compact
growth habit: 6 feet in height and spread. Incompatible with 'Winter Red' or 'Winter Gold'! H: 5-6' W:
5-6' Zones 4 - 8. ILEVER009OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:801$$
Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' Winterberry Holly. -35°F. Spritely stature plus numerous, large red
berries combine to make this selection suitable for smaller properties where most other varieties would
grow too large. Use 'Jim Dandy' as pollinator. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 3 - 8. ILEVER014OP 6-10"
$20.00.
Ilex pedunculosa Male
$$plantID:804$$
Ilex verticillata 'Shaver' Winterberry Holly. -35°F. Sometimes you get the idea that people who name
plants don't always give the matter much thought. For example, 'Shaver' is a plant of diminutive stature,
reaching about 5' in height, and is known for having the largest fruit of any winterberry (.5 inch). Maybe
a more appropriate name would be H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones 3 - 8. ILEVER015OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:805$$
Ilex glabra 'Gold Mine' PP14,233 Variegated Inkberry Holly. -25°F. Finally, a variegated Inkberry
holly! The only one we're aware of. This has a bright yellow-gold band around the leaf margins, and
occasionally an entire gold leaf. 'Gold Mine' discovered by Maryland nurseryman Gabe Cesarini as a
sport on the variety 'Shamrock', is very showy, hardy, and a wee bit like owning the end of a rainbow! H:
4-6' W: 4-6' Zones 4 - 9. ILEGLA10QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:773$$
Ilex Red Beauty®
Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' Winterberry Holly. -35°F. This courtly Casanova squires the
late-blooming ladies, including 'Shaver', Berry Nice, 'Winter Red' and 'Winter Gold'. Tall and handsome,
he grows to be approximately 10-15 feet high and wide. H: 10-15' W: 10-15' Zones 3 - 9. ILEVER16T
18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:807$$
Ilex opaca 'Dan Fenton' American Holly. -15°F. Orton. 'Dan Fenton' is actually a female! Gender
issues aside, 'Dan' has dark green heavy-textured foliage, vigorous growth, nice pyramidal form and a
profusion of showy red berries. Certainly one of the best American hollies. H: 8-10' W: 4-5' Zones 6 - 8.
ILEOPA04S 15-18" $25.00. ILEOPA04V 30-36" $45.00.
$$plantID:784$$
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' Winterberry Holly. -35°F. Our mature plants of 'Winter Gold' are
absolutely spectacular! A branch sport of 'Winter Red' with peachy-salmon (not really gold) colored
fruit. Everything else about the plant matches 'Winter Red'. Use 'Southern Gentleman' as pollinator. H:
7-8' W: 7-8' Zones 3 - 8. ILEVER021S 15-18" $25.00.
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'
$$plantID:810$$
Ilex opaca 'Jersey Knight' American Holly. -15°F. An excellent male form with lustrous dark green
leaves introduced by Dr. Orton at Rutgers. Great for pollinating your harem. (Picture is of original tree at
Rutgers.) H: 8-10' W: 4-5' Zones 6 - 9. ILEOPA05QR 10-15" $25.00. ILEOPA05S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:785$$
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' Winterberry Holly. -25°F. One of the very best for all around quality,
with large, abundant, bright red fruit. The standard against which others are measured. Use 'Southern
Gentleman' as pollinator. Zones 4 - 8. ILEVER022QR 10-15" $20.00. ILEVER022UV 2-3' $45.00.
$$plantID:811$$
Ilex glabra 'Gold Mine'
Ilex opaca 'Old Heavyberry' American Holly. -15°F. An old-timer, but still one of the best Ilex opaca
cultivars, especially for cold-hardiness. Dark glossy leaves retain their color in severe winters, with
heavy crops of large red berries displayed to perfection on a striking tree. H: 8-10' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 8.
ILEOPA09S 15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:789$$
Ilex opaca 'Satyr Hill' American Holly. -15°F. The leaves are aptly described as "tortoise-shaped." The
fruit is large, red and well distributed on the tree. One of the best in the top five varieites. To 30 feet. H:
8-10' W: 4-5' Zones 6 - 8. ILEOPA011S 15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:792$$
Ilex opaca 'Steward's Silver Crown' PP04367(1979) American Holly. Plant this instead of the lesshardy (and deer favorite!) variegated English holly. 'Steward's Silver Crown' is an unusual variegated
selection distinguished by creamy white margined leaves. The variegation around the edge of the leaf is
variable, with white sometimes overlaying green areas producing a grayish marbling effect. Smaller and
slower-growing than the species, it should be pruned when young to produce a fuller plant. H: 4-6' W:
3-4' Zones 6 - 8. ILEOPA15OP 6-10" $20.00.
Ilex x 'Apollo' Hybrid Winterberry Holly. verticillata X serrata. The all-purpose studmuffin of choice
for many female winterberries, as his season of bloom overlaps the I.verticillata and I.serrata cultivars.
H: 6-8' W: 6-7' Zones 4-8. ILEVER24QR 10-15" $20.00. ILEVER24S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:2171$$
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Stallion' Blue Holly. -15°F. A vigorous growing male holly with a long
blooming (pollinating) season. Strong upright grower with lush glossy blue-green foliage turning to
bronze-green in winter. Will pollinate all female 'Blue Hollies'. H: 12-16' W: 12-14' Zones 5 - 8.
ILEMES09S 15-18" $35.00.
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
$$plantID:2747$$
Illicium
A genus of unsung heroes, many Illiciums are native to North America, with aromatic
evergreen foliage. They are shade tolerant, deer-resistant and seem to be more cold-hardy than
originally thought. Yes, and they even bloom!
$$plantID:793$$
Ilex opaca 'Dan Fenton'
pg. 52
pg. 53
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Illicium henryi to Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'
Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift' to Leucothoe axillaris 'Greensprite'
Illicium henryi Henry Anise Tree. -20°F. Similar to other illiciums in its combination of glossy,
evergreen foliage, dense pyramidal form and shade-tolerance. The star-petaled, 1.5 inch flowers range
from pink to deep crimson and bloom in late spring from the leaf axils. Leaves are anise-scented and
deer-resistant. While it loves shade, our magnificent specimen is 15' tall in full sun. Excellent as a
specimen or privacy screen. Plant it in moist, well-drained soils. A plant in central Pennsylvania has
endured -28°F with no damage, untouched by deer! H: 5-8' W: 3-5' Zones 6 - 9. ILIHEN1QR 10-15"
$25.00.
$$plantID:825$$
Illicium henryi
Illicium parviflorum Yellow Anise-tree. 0°F ??. Another evergreen native species, considered by Mike
Dirr to be the most adaptable variety for landscaping. Forms a suckering colony, which is different from
the other species. Flowers are small, one half inch diameter, yellow green and not very noticeable. Good
for an evergreen screen. H: 8-15' W: 4-10' Zones 6?-9. ILLPAR01S 15-18" $30.00.
$$plantID:2557$$
Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift' Mountain Laurel. -15°F. Jaynes. Pure white flowers are set off by deep
green, glossy leaves in this selection by Dick Jaynes, the "Godfather" of Kalmia. Add a dense, compact
growth habit to make this one a winner! H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 8. KALLAT19QR 10-15" $30.00.
KALLAT19S 15-18" $55.00.
$$plantID:868$$
Koelreuteria
Koelreuteria paniculata Goldenraintree. -15°F. Yellow summer-flowering trees are rare, and this is
spectacular in July, with 12-15" loose panicles of yellow flowers followed by papery capsules enclosing
small seeds. The compound leaves are attractively incised, and turn yellow-gold in the fall. Adapts well
to a wide range of conditions, including drought, heat, wind, alkaline soils and air pollution. An
excellent choice for a specimen tree where space is limited. H: 25-30' W: 25-30' Zones 5-8.
KOEPAN01W 3-4' $30.00.
Kalmia latifolia 'Snowdrift'
$$plantID:2552$$
Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' Yellow Anise-tree. -5°F. Webb/Avent. Bright chartreuse
evergreen foliage on this selection really glows. Found by Tony Avent as a seedling at a nursery in
Florida, where it is a rare native endemic. Our stock plant and young propagations have shown good
vigorous growth. We planted the stock plant outside last summer with a number of other species and
selections to see how it performs here over winter this far north. I. parviflorum is considered the most
sun-tolerant species, especially the cultivar 'Forest Green', but all are best in partial shade, and probably
this variety especially so. H: 4-6' W: 3-5' Zones 6?-9. ILLPAR03OP 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:2550$$
Illicium parviflorum
Itea
Kolkwitzia amabilis Beauty Bush 'Maradco' Dream Catcher™. -25. OK, yes, us too, we admit it.
What the heck is a kolkwitzia? It's a shrub introduced by E. H. Wilson from China a long time ago. It
has been known for putting on a spectacular show of pink flowers in the spring, but then fading into the
landscape. Dream Catcher™ has changed this paradigm as a beauty bush with interest all season long
having beautiful golden leaves with tips of bronze. In the Fall foliage takes on wonderful golden-orange
color. Deer resistant. Plant in full sun for brightest foliage color. H: 7-8' W: 5-6' Zones 4 - 8.
KOLAMA02QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:879$$
Itea virginica 'Shirley's Compact' Virginia Sweetspire. -5°F. Shirley Speight. Extremely miniature
form. Leaves at most an inch long. Habit is very dense, Grows to perhaps a foot tall and a couple feet
across. May die back at least when young in zone 6, but regrows. Purportedly flowers in miniature as
well, but we haven't seen that yet. Discovered by the late Shirley Speight, formerly of NC's Biltmore
House. H: 8-12" W: 15-18" Zones 6-9. ITEVIR08L 3-4", 4"pot $20.00.
Kalmia
Koelreuteria paniculata
Laburnum
Laburnum anagyroides 'Sunspire' Golden Chain Tree. -15°F. A narrowly upright form, dense and
slow growing. Bright yellow flower chains (panicles) are wider, denser and shorter than species, but
borne in profusion on the end of the branches, making this a striking plant when it's in bloom.
Interestingly, the flowers emerge upright and then begin to droop as they mature. Clean foliage all
season long. H: 12-15' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 7. LABANA01X 4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:880$$
These native rhododendron relatives have a distinctive charm all their own. Many of the
cultivars available today are the result of collecting, breeding and selecting by Dick Jaynes of
Broken Arrow Nursery in Connecticut, and are quite different from the typical wild mountain
laurel. Most begin to bloom about the first week of June and are hardy from Zones 5–8.
Grows best in sun or partial shade and a well-drained, acid soil.
Kalmia angustifolia Sheep Laurel. -50°F. A very hardy medium textured evergreen shrub native to
Michigan down through Georgia. The foliage is a beautiful blue green color. Rose-pink flowers are
borne in late June. Requires a cool, moist, acidic, organic soil for best performance. Great for
naturalizing and works well with other broadleaf evergreen. H: 1-3' W: 2-3' Zones 1-8. KALANG08S
15-18" - 3 gallons $50.00.
$$plantID:2745$$
Kalmia latifolia 'Big Boy' Mountain Laurel. -25°F. Wright. Since the leaves are thick, dark green and
bigger than normal, you might mistake this for a rhododendron. Tthe pink flowers are normal size, with
compact and upright growth. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 4-7. KALLAT31QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:849$$
Itea virginica 'Shirley's Compact'
$$plantID:2590$$
Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'
Kolkwitzia
Kalmia latifolia 'Carol' Mountain Laurel. -15°F. Jaynes. Bright red buds open to white flowers,
creating a remarkable contrast. Even when not in bloom, 'Carol' is an eye-catching foliage plant.
Beautiful thick, broad and lustrous leaves have a slight twist , giving a swirling effect that is very
distinctive, on a plant of broadly compact habit. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5 - 8. KALLAT02QR 10-15"
$30.00. KALLAT02S 15-18" $55.00.
Lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica Dynamite 'Whit II' PP10,296 Crape Myrtle. -5°F. Carl Whitcomb. An
explosive statement for the summer landscape! The cherry red flowers of Dynamite flowers generally
appear by early July and continue until frost. Crimson new leaves quickly change to green and to orange
in fall. Drought-tolerant, highly resistant to powdery mildew and pods do not need to be removed in
order to have prolonged flowering. H: 15-20' W: 6-8' Zones 6. LAGIND07S 15-18" $25.00.
Kolkwitzia amabilis Dream Catcher™
$$plantID:884$$
Lagerstroemia indica Red Rocket 'Whit IV' PP11,342 Crape Myrtle. -10°F. Carl Whitcomb. Red
Rocket has cherry-red flowers in large clusters which may be 20" or more in length. New leaves are
crimson, quickly changing to dark green, then orange in autumn. New shoots are also crimson, in
contrast to older green foliage. Red Rocket grows and flowers best in full sun as a single or multi-stem,
very large shrub or small tree. Drought-tolerant and highly resistant to powdery mildew. H: 18-20' W:
10-15' Zones 6-9. LAGIND14S 15-18" $25.00. LAGIND14S 15-18" $20.00.
$$plantID:886$$
Leptodermis
Leptodermis oblonga Leptodermis. -15°F. A real blooming machine! This daphne look-alike is a
wonderful, little known shrub with a low mounding habit and small very fragrant violet-purple, lilac-like
blooms that appear in late spring and don't stop until frost. This little shrub has great garden potential!
H: 12-18" W: 18-24" Zones 5 - 7. LEPOBL01S 15-18" $20.00.
Laburnum anagyroides 'Sunspire'
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Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Mountain Laurel. -15°F. Jaynes. Sarah is one of our favorite Kalmias! One of
the best for planting when plants will be viewed from a distance, as flowers read a clear coral pink when
open. Buds are red. Excellent foliage and plant habit, with reddish new growth. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 5 8. KALLAT17QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:867$$
Leucothoe
Leucothoe axillaris 'Greensprite' Coast Leucothoe. -15°F. This deer-resistant native evergreen
groundcover spreads slowly to form colonies of gracefully arching stems covered with lustrous green
leaves and small white bell-like flowers in early Spring. An excellent underplanting for rhododendrons,
as it also thrives in similar conditions of moist acid soil and shade. 'Greensprite' is reportedly resistant to
fungal leafspot. Our stock plants are from the introducer, the Mt. Cuba Center for the Conservation of
Piedmont Flora in Delaware. H: 3-4' W: 6-7' Zones 5 - 8. LEUAXI01QR 10-15" $20.00.
$$plantID:905$$
Kalmia latifolia 'Big Boy
pg. 54
Lagerstroemia Dynamite®
pg. 55
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Leucothoe 'Curly Red' to Lonicera sempervirens
Lonicera villosa var villosa to Magnolia 'Daybreak'
Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red'. -5°F. This variety was found in 1996 as a sport of the variety 'Zeblid'.
This densely branched broadleaf evergreen shrub features thick, leathery, curly leaves that change color
with the seasons. The young shoots are orange-red maturing to a dark bronze green and then turning a
deep red in the autumn. This conspicuous plant is ideal for planting in containers or the garden. 'Curly
Red' is a good cover for shady banks and looks great in mass plantings. It is well suited as an
undergrowth plant, and mixes well with green foliage shrubs. 'Curly Red' lends itself to topiary culture.
H: 15-18" W: 16-24" Zones Zones 6-8. LEUAXI02KM 3-6", 1 gal $20.00.
$$plantID:2593$$
Lonicera villosa var villosa Mountain-Fly Honeysuckle. -30°F. Found growing on a beach in Maine
by plantsman Bill Cullina, this small, native shrubby honeysuckle is an uncommon yet desireable
addition to the native plant garden. Small tubular white flowers appear in spring, but the real appeal is
the beautiful peeling bronzy bark and the tidy, shrubby habit. Pea-sized blue fruits appear in autumn. H:
2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. LONVIL01C 1 gal. $20.00.
$$plantID:2555$$
Loropetalum
Leucothoe 'Cherry Hill'
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Cherry Hill' Coast Leucothoe. -15°F. Coggeshall. Selected for its vigor and
deep burgundy fall color. Good evergreen groundcover for shade, but will tolerate full sun if kept moist
in acidic, well drained soil rich in organic matter. H: 3-4' W: 5-6' Zones 5 - 8. LEUFON07R 12-15"
$25.00.
$$plantID:906$$
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Nana' Drooping Leucothoe. -15°F. If you already know and appreciate
leucothoe, you'll treasure this smaller and more compact form of a superb evergreen groundcover or
companion plant for other trees and shrubs. Leucothoe is shade tolerant and deer-resistant, with small
white lily-of-the-valley flowers in spring and lustrous green leaves that turn a beautiful red in colder
weather. Unlike the regular species, this version won't reach much over 2 feet tall, probably spreading to
3 feet in width over time. Likes acid, moist but well-drained soil enriched with humus. H: 18-24" W:
30-36" Zones 5 - 8. LEUFON01R 12-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:908$$
Leucothoe fontanasiana Whitewater® 'Howw'
Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater® 'Howw' PP 18,396 Drooping Leucothoe. -15°F. A wonderful
new variegated cultivar of native leucothoe. In the spring, Whitewater®'s stems are adorned with a
profusion of white urn-shaped flowers borne in long racemes. Flowering is followed by emerging new
growth in beautiful shades of wine, pink, copper and green. As new growth matures, the leaf color is a
beautiful dark green surrounded by an ivory white margin. Best planted in shaded garden locations
having moist, well drained organic rich soils. Useful as a shade foundation plant or massed in a large
shady, naturalized planting. Annually removing some of the oldest stems to the base of the plant and any
new shoots lacking white variegation promotes vigorous new growth. Shows great heat tolerance and
performs well in Zones 4-9. Whitewater® also exhibits greater disease resistance than other L.
fontanesiana cultivars. H: 2-3' W: 5-7' Zones 5-9. LEUFON08OP 1 gallon, 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:2586$$
Loropetalum chinense 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' Chinese Witch Hazel. 5°F. Considered the most cold hardy
of the pink flowered forms, this was brought from China in 1991. It has blackish maroon 2 inch leaves
and vigorous growth. Flowers are like miniature witch hazel flowers, but in bright, hot fuchsia color and
more numerous. Picture a large, purple leaved evergreen azalea covered in hot fuchsia flowers to get an
idea of the effect. Can grow rather quickly to 10 feet, it can be easily pruned and shaped as desired.
Zones 7 - 9. LORCHI02S 15-18" $30.00.
Loropetalum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'
$$plantID:939$$
Magnolia
If rhododendrons are the "King of Shrubs", then magnolias are surely the "Queen of Trees!
From the earliest blooms of Spring to the fragrant flowers of Summer, magnolias offer a wide
selection of color and form. The past several decades have produced an explosion of new
magnolia cultivars. The diversity of colors include white, yellow, pink and purple. Most of our
offerings are in 2 gallon pots and are budded(a type of grafting) onto cold-hardy and droughttolerant M. kobus or accuminata understock. The use of this understock produces healthy, fast
growing trees with nice straight single trunks. A few of our offerings are grown on their own
roots from cuttings, or from seed in the case of wild species. These are noted in the
descriptions. Availability may be limited on some varieties. Please check our website or
contact us if you are looking for magnolias not listed here.
Magnolia 'Big Dude'
Magnolia 'Aashild Kalleberg'. -15°F. (M. wieseneri selection or hybrid). Leaves 30-40 cm long, 20 cm
across. Many flowers pure white, highly scented, with 11-12 tepals, about 8 inches. Stamens are very
dark red. Plant is vigorous, a good grower, very hardy, single trunk. Zones 5 - 8. MAGX01W* 3-4'
$75.00.
$$plantID:2720$$
Lindera
Lindera benzoin
Lindera benzoin Spicebush. -25°F. The combination of shade tolerance, early, fragrant flowers with fall
color and red fruits makes this a first-rate ornamental for the native landscape. Spicebush may not be not
as showy as a redbud or dogwood, but it is perfect at a woods edge or as an understory plant. It thrives in
moist woodland soil but will also tolerate drier soils and is the primary larval food plant of the spicebush
swallowtail butterfly, H: 8-9' W: 6-8' Zones 4 - 9. LINBEN01S 15-18" $20.00.
$$plantID:920$$
Lindera glauca var. salicifolia Willow-leaved Spicebush. -15°F. This 2009 PHS Gold Medal Award
winner is a unique, deciduous shrub with a pyramidal habit. Willow-like foliage emerges emerald-green
in the spring, turns brilliant yellow-orange in fall and then changes to an eye-catching khaki color on
persistent foliage throughout the winter. Inconspicuous flowers produce opal-black fruit in late summer.
Limited availability. H: 8-12' W: 5-8' Zones 5-7. LINGLA01UV 2-3' - 1 gallon $35.00.
$$plantID:2381$$
Liriodendron
Lindera glauca var. salicifolia
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'ppaf Tuliptree. A downsized, very compact version of the
normally giant-sized native tree species, found in the Volunteer State (Tennessee), hence the name.
Leaves and internodes are 1/2 the normal size, better suited for smaller gardens. H: 25-30' W: 15-20'
Zones 4-8. LIRTUL04Y *5-6' $75.00.
$$plantID:2761$$
Magnolia 'Big Dude'. -15°F. [(soulangiana 'Wada`s Picture' X sprengeri 'Diva')]. Savage. Want big
flowers on that magnolia? Plant this one. Think John Wayne. Immense pink and white flowers on this
rock hardy variety can reach 14 inches across. Grows quickly, Ron's 15+year-old tree is 25 feet tall. H:
15-20' W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX90W *3-4' $65.00.
Magnolia 'Butterflies'
$$plantID:997$$
Magnolia 'Butterflies'. -15°F. (acuminata 'Fertile Myrtle' x denudata 'Sawada's Cream'). Savage. Neatly
shaped tree with deep yellow, truly precocious flowers, once the tree begins blooming. Ten to fourteen
tepals; stamens red. H: 15-20' W: 10-15' Zones 5 - 8. MAGX41UV 2-3' $65.00.
$$plantID:1003$$
Magnolia 'Coral Lake'. -15°F. (M. 'Legend' x M. 'Butterflies'). Leach. Blended peachy pinks shading to
vertical yellow stripes make 'Coral Lake' very special. The flower interiors are lighter shades of these
colors than the exterior, creating a two-tone effect. Typical blossoms have two whorls of 11 tepals that
are 3-4" inches long in and are 7" in diameter when fully open. Tepals have good substance and are held
upright. The plant is 11 feet tall at nine years of age and is semi-fastigiate in habit. Blooms late, but
before the leaves expand. H: 10-12' W: 5-6' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX13W *3-4' $65.00.
$$plantID:1006$$
Magnolia 'Coral Lake'
Magnolia 'Coral Reef'. -20°F. (M. acuminata x M. sprengeri Dark Diva). This is one of the earliest M.
acuminata hybrids to bloom in the spring. The flowers are beautiful shades of salmon, pink and yellow.
Very hardy with moderate growth rate. H: 30-35' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX128X* 4-5' $75.00.
$$plantID:2721$$
Lonicera
Lonicera sempervirens Woodbine. -30°F. A selection of this native woody vine with Chinese-red
flowers that originated at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. Great plant for feeding hummingbirds. H:
4-10' W: 4-10' Zones 5-9. LONSEM06QR 10-15" $20.00.
$$plantID:2503$$
Magnolia 'Daybreak'. -15°F. ('Woodsman' X 'Tina Durio'). Kehr. Many "magnoliaphiles" say if you
only have room for one magnolia, make it 'Daybreak'! Extremely fragrant flowers of clear rose-pink
bloom just as the leaves are emerging. Upright, narrow habit, ultimately growing to 25'-30' in height. H:
25-30' W: 15-20' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX12X *4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:1010$$
Lonicera sempervirens
pg. 56
Magnolia 'Daybreak'
pg. 57
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Magnolia 'Elisa Odenwald' to Magnolia 'Luscious'
Magnolia 'Nimbus' to Magnolia 'Ultimate Yellow'
Magnolia 'Elisa Odenwald'. -15°F. [soulangeana and veitchii(?)]. Gresham. A Gresham hybrid with
creamy white flowers, pure white inside, with a touch of pink purple at the base on the outside of the
three inner tepals. The tree has an upright, flaring growth habit. Registered by Ken Durio (Synonym LA#
76) H: 15-20' W: 8-12' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX15X* 4-5' $75.00.
$$plantID:1012$$
Magnolia 'Elizabeth'. -15°F. (acuminata X denudata). Evamaria Sperber. One of the first and certainly
the best-known of the yellow hybrids from a 1956 cross made at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Numerous butter-yellow, tulip shaped flowers open before the leaves on a fast-growing, wide upright
tree. H: 20-30' W: 15-20' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX39X *4-5' $65.00.
Magnolia 'Nimbus'. -5°F. [(hypoleuca X virginiana var. virginiana)]. Santamour. Partially evergreen
leaves look like those of a giant M. virginiana. Flowers are ivory white, about 6 inches, and very
fragrant. Reported to be sterile, so no fruit is produced. This vigorous small tree has smooth gray bark. A
US National Arboretum Introduction. H: 20-25' W: 15-18' Zones 6 - 9. MAGX22W* 3-4' $65.00.
$$plantID:1041$$
Magnolia 'Olivia'. M. acuminata var. subcordata Miss Honeybee x Magnolia Gold Crown . Intense
yellow flowers on a very upright pyramidal tree. Flowers are large and held upright. Zones 7 - 8.
MAGX114W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:2722$$
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Magnolia 'Elisa Odenwald'
Magnolia 'Emma Cook'. M. denudata x M. stellata 'Waterlily'. From the same cross as 'Pristine' but
'Emma Cook' has lavender pink flowers. Fine shape from the denudata parent. H: 10-12' W: 6-8' Zones
5-8. MAGX127X* 4-5' $75.00.
$$plantID:2716$$
Magnolia 'Felicity'. -15°F. (sprengeri 'Diva' x 'Wada`s Picture'). Savage. Well, we've tried and tried and
were unable to find a description of this plant. We've been told the flowers are pink, and that Augie Kehr
liked it enough to take scions from Phil Savage's tree some time back. Attention, ye collectors, this is
probably the first time this plant has been propagated, so you can be among the first to evaluate it. H:
20-25' W: 15-20' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX71X* 4-5' $75.00.
Magnolia 'Pegasus'. -15°F. (cylindrica X denudata?). Lancaster. A fantastic plant, with upright white
flowers that open in early spring and stand candle-like on the branches. When older, this magnolia
flowers so abundantly that the branches and buds disappear. Roy Lancaster explains why he named it
'Pegasus': "...the flowers, especially on an established plant appear to sweep up and away in great fans
and waves like the winged horse of Greek mythology." Fruits are red and elongated. The tree has an
upright habit with a strong central leader. H: 20-25' W: 10-15' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX68X *4-5' $75.00.
Magnolia 'Nimbus'
$$plantID:1042$$
Magnolia 'Phelan Bright'. -15°F. Gresham Hybrid. Pure white, well shaped fragrant flower for the late
season. Zones 5-8. MAGPHEW 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:2713$$
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Magnolia 'Elizabeth'
Magnolia 'Golden Gift'. -20°F. (acuminata var. subcordata 'Miss Honeybee' X [acuminata x denudata]).
Leach. Prodigious numbers of 4.5 inch yellow flowers with faint green bases are produced in multiple
terminal buds and axillary (along the stems) buds of this compact growing 8-10 feet selection. Flowers
open over an extended period, good for a long bloom season as well as insurance if some get frozen.
Hardy to at least -22F. Named and registered by Leach in April 1997. And we thought he only did
rhododendrons! H: 8-10' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 8. MAGX52W *3-4' $65.00.
$$plantID:1020$$
Magnolia 'Golden Rain'. -15°F. (acuminata x 'Norman Gould'). Dennis Ledvina 2001. Dennis writes:
"This tetraploid cross of M. acuminata x 'Norman Gould' has medium yellow flowers with six very wide
cup shaped tepals, that cascade downwards. The vigorous tall growing magnolia has shown tremendous
hardiness". H: 15-20' W: 8-10' Zones 5-8. MAGX108X *4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:1021$$
Magnolia 'Felicity'
Magnolia 'Golden Sun'. acuminata X denudata. Leach. "This hybrid has strong yellow flowers with six
tepals and heavy substance. The flowers open flat, seven inches in diameter, with prominent green
calyces. The tree is floriferous and vigorous, eight feet tall with dense foliage at eight years from seed. In
northeastern Ohio, 'Golden Sun' blooms in mid-May before the leaves expand. This cultivar was
registered by Dr. David G. Leach, Madison, Ohio, and is a result of his breeding program there. Dr.
Leach reports that he used superior forms of both parents in this cross." H: 10-12' W: 6-8' MAGX03X
*4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:1022$$
Magnolia 'Hattie Carthan'. -15°F. (brooklynensis 'Evamaria' X brooklynensis # 209). Brooklyn
Botanic Garden Flowers yellow with purple veins ascending from the base of the tepal. Tepals are about
4 inches long and 3 inches wide. Blooming time is 1-2 weeks later than M. x soulangeana, helping to
miss late frosts damage. H: 10-15' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX16UV 2-3' $55.00. MAGX16W* 3-4'
$65.00.
$$plantID:1026$$
Magnolia 'Golden Rain'
Magnolia 'Iufer'. -15°F. (kobus X salicifolia). Iufer. A previous "cover girl" for the 2007 catalog. The
small, Christmas tree-shaped plant is covered with large white flowers with stamens tipped red.
Introduced by Iufer Nursery, Salem, Oregon. H: 10-15' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 8. MAGX7W* 3-4' $65.00.
Magnolia 'Porcelain Dove'. -15°F. (globosa X virginiana). Gresham. An extremely fragrant and
vigorous variety, with 4" white flowers in June and sporadically thereafter for a long season of
enjoyment. Attractive leaves are mostly evergreen, likely less so in the colder zones, and resemble big
M. virginiana leaves. H: 15-20' W: 10-15' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX24X *4-5' $75.00.
$$plantID:1046$$
Magnolia 'Pegasus'
Magnolia 'Roseanne'. -15°F. (A tetraploid cross of M. liliiflora 'O?Neill' and M. kobus 'Norman
Gould'). Dennis Ledvina. Dennis Ledvina writes: "Six or seven tepaled flowers are rich lavender pink on
the outside and a lighter pink on the inside. The tepals are very broad and retain their upright form. A
fertile hybrid that easily sets viable seed. The foliage is semi-glossy with a rugose texture. Excellent seed
fertility. H: 15-20' W: 8-12' Zones 5 - 8. MAGX88X* 4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:1053$$
Magnolia 'Stellar Acclaim'. -25°F. (R15-23 x unknown). Kehr. Delicate light yellow stellata-like 6-8"
flowers flushed with rose at the base are nicely fragrant. Flowers open up very flat along the branches for
a good display. Large dark green leaves on a plant of average growth rate and spreading habit. A good
choice for medium-sized gardens. H: 10-15' W: 8-10' Zones 4 - 9. MAGX57W* 3-4' $55.00.
$$plantID:1062$$
Magnolia 'String of Pearls'. (denudata x cylindrica). Savage/Ledvina. Pure white flowers. The flower
buds expand along the branches. H: 15-20' W: 8-10' MAGX126W* 3-4' $85.00.
Magnolia 'Porcelain Dove'
$$plantID:1063$$
Magnolia 'Sun Spire'. -15°F. ('Woodsman' x 'Elizabeth'). Kehr. Distinguished by a very distinctly
fastigiate growth habit, with glossy leaves. Very deep yellow flowers which appear late, after danger of
frost. H: 10-15' W: 2-3' Zones 5 - 8. MAGX10UV 2-3' $55.00.
$$plantID:1065$$
Magnolia 'Sun Sprite'. -15°F. ('Woodsman' X 'Elizabeth'). Kehr. Don't think you have room for a
magnolia? Think again. This is a sister seedling to the famous 'Sunspire' has a similar extremely narrow
growth habit but is slower growing. At 15 years old, the original plant is not much more than 12 feet tall
and about a foot wide! Deep golden yellow flowers have strong purple splashes at their bases. Very late
blooming, it avoids most late frosts. A rare offering, this will fit in the smallest of gardens. H: 6-8' W:
1-2' Zones 5 - 9. MAGX92UV 2-3' $65.00.
$$plantID:1066$$
Magnolia 'Roseanne'
$$plantID:1030$$
Magnolia 'Lois'. -15°F. (acuminata x # 835 (Elizabeth sibling). Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Another new
yellow from the breeding program that gave us the splendid 'Elizabeth'. This blooms a bit later, but still
before the leaves emerge, so they are not hidden in the foliage. Vigorous grower. H: 20-30' W: 10-20'
Zones 5 - 8. MAGX19UV 2-3' $65.00.
Magnolia 'Sunsation'. -15°F. ('Woodsman' X 'Elizabeth'). Kehr. Deep golden yellow flowers with a
purple blushed base. VERY LATE blooms to 7 inches wide; yet before the leaves. Many people consider
this sibling to 'Sun Spire' to be Kehr's best. Habit is more open and broad than 'Sun Spire'. Formal
growth habit. H: 20-25' W: 6-8' Zones 5 - 8. MAGX27W *3-4' $65.00.
$$plantID:1068$$
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Magnolia 'Luscious'. -15°F?. This is another cultivar in need of a description, but with a name like
'Luscious', how can you resist? Why not lead the way and be one of the first to discover its landscape
value? Zones 5-8?. MAGX129W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:2760$$
Magnolia 'Ultimate Yellow'. -15°F. ( X brooklynensis X unknown). McDaniel/Heineman. Yellow
flowers 6 inches in diameter with six wide petals showing slight green on the outer surfaces. The flower
shows a good, open-cupped form. Flowers appear before the leaves are half-expanded, so flowers are
visable. The cross was made by Prof. J. C. McDaniel and this form was selected in 1991 by Harry
Heineman, Scituate, Massachusetts. H: 20-25' W: 10-15' Zones 5 - 8. MAGX49W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:1071$$
Magnolia 'Golden Sun'
pg. 58
Magnolia 'Stellar Acclaim'
pg. 59
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Magnolia acuminata to Magnolia grandiflora 'Pocono'
Magnolia kobus 'Chrysanthemumiflora' to Myrica pensylvanica
Magnolia acuminata Cucumber Tree. -25 F. Although many of the spectacular yellow magnolias we
carry are descendents of M. accuminata, the native North American species itself is a worthy addition to
the landscape. It becomes a magnificent giant when grown as a specimen and is a canopy tree in mesic
forests, enjoying the moist, well-drained soil conditions similar to those preferred by its cousin the
tuliptree, Liriodendron. It needs protection from extreme wind, heat and drought but will tolerate some
shade and any moderate pH. The modest-sized greenish-yellow flowers are followed by seedpods
("cucumbers") which are eagerly foraged by birds and small mammals. H: 20-30' W: 15-20' Zones 4-8.
MAGACUXXT 18-24" $25.00.
$$plantID:2180$$
Magnolia acuminata
Magnolia acuminata 'Brenda' Cucumber Tree. -25°F. seedling of var. subcordata, but has glabrous,
not hairy twigs.. Mike Stansberry. Noted magnoliaphile Pat McCracken says this is THE deepest yellow
magnolia of over 100 in his collection. Flower is the same size as 'Butterflies', but a much brighter color.
It is a seedling of acuminata var. cordata; probably a natural tetraploid, because the leaves are thick and
dark. Blooms late, and then sporadically all summer. Growth is slow, probably to 20'. Blooms around
April 25 in Zone 7. H: 10-15' W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 9. MAGACU010UV 2-3' $75.00.
$$plantID:945$$
Magnolia acuminata 'Skylands Best' Cucumber Tree. Dick Figlar. Bright yellow flowers and blooms
two times per year (early spring and late summer). Growth habit is compact and pyramidal. H: 10-15' W:
6-8' Zones 5 - 9. MAGACU03UV 2-3' $65.00.
$$plantID:948$$
Magnolia acuminata 'Brenda'
Magnolia denudata 'Gere' Yulan Magnolia. -25°F. J. C. McDaniel. Deliciously fragrant, large, vase
shaped, pure white flowers adorn this shrubby tree in late spring. Blooms 2-3 weeks later than either
typical M. denudata or M. x soulangeana, thus avoiding the worst of late frosts. It was first noticed as a
mature (70 year old) tree in an Illinois churchyard by plantsman Joe McDaniel before 1980, and given
the name to be found on the nearest tombstone. A slow grower, it will eventually reach 30'. H: 15-20' W:
8-10' Zones 5 - 8. MAGHEP02X *4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:952$$
Magnolia grandiflora 'Brackens Brown Beauty' Southern Magnolia. -15°F. Considered the hardiest
form of Southern Magnolia, this also has a nice dense habit and shape. The leaves are about two-thirds
typical size, and covered underneath with a fuzzy brown indumentum. H: 15-20' W: 8-12' Zones 5 - 10.
MAGGRA01QR 10-15" $30.00.
$$plantID:953$$
Magnolia kobus 'Chrysanthemumiflora' Star Magnolia. -15°F. Wada, Japan. Excellent selection for
dense and showy flower production. Flowers of a good pink with over 40 tepals of a clear color. Name
comes from the fact that the flowers are shaped like ball-flowered chrysanthemums. H: 10-15' W: 8-12'
Zones 5 - 9. MAGKOB04X *4-5' $75.00.
$$plantID:962$$
Magnolia kobus var. loebneri 'White Rose'. A very pretty early spring garden accent. Flowers look
like little white roses, on a very hardy large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree. Zones 4 - 8.
MAGLOE04X *4-5' $65.00.
$$plantID:2719$$
Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus' Oyama Magnolia. -15°F. Kehr. Augie Kehr took a wonderful plant and
made it even better! He doubled the chromosomes of seed from the cross of M.'Genesis'(a tetraploid
M.sieboldii)and crossed it with a diploid M.sieboldii. This selection is thought to be a hexaploid. In
practical terms, what this means is that the flowers are larger, often 5-6" in diameter, with 10 to 17
heavy-textured tepals, and very fragrant. The tree flowers profusely, with leaves are up to a 1' in length
and 6" wide. H: 12-15' W: 12-15' Zones 5 - 9. MAGSIE01X *4-5' $75.00.
Magnolia kobus 'Chrysanthemumiflora'
$$plantID:970$$
Magnolia sieboldii 'Min Pyong Gal'. Pink tipped form registered in 2000 in honor of Mr.Carl Ferris
Miller of the Chollipo Arboretum in South Korea. Min Pyong Gal was his Korean name. Sweet
fragrance. The flowers have extra tepals. H: 8-12' W: 12-18' Zones 5-8. MAGSEI05W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:2715$$
Magnolia tripetala Umbrella Magnolia. -15°F. A wonderful tropical looking native tree with a
resemblance to M. macrophylla. Giant deciduous leaves to 2 feet long cluster at the ends of the branches.
Flowers are white, about 8 inches across, and earlier than macrophylla, in early June. H: 20-25' W:
12-18' Zones 5 - 8. MAGTRI01S 15-18" $35.00.
Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus'
$$plantID:976$$
Magnolia virginiana 'Northern Belle' Sweetbay Magnolia. -25°F. Ned Rader. Selected by Ned Rader
from seedlings at the former Coles Nurseries of Ohio, this is considered to be the hardiest, most
evergreen variety of sweetbay magnolia. Parent tree in Ohio is now 30 feet tall, and has only lost its
leaves a couple times in its lifetime, when the temperatures went to 35 below zero! It grows rapidly as a
single stem tree form, as opposed to other forms that are usually more shrubby. It blooms for most of
June and July in Ohio, with larger than normal sweet-smelling flowers. H: 15-20' W: 8-12' Zones 4 - 9.
MAGVIR07X* 4-5' $75.00.
$$plantID:980$$
M. acuminata 'Skyland's Best'
Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard' Southern Magnolia. Introduced by Robbins Nursery in
Willard, North Carolina in the 60's, this Magnolia has a compact and pyramidal growth habit. The
flowers are like most Southern Magnolias, creamy white globe-shaped with fantastic fragrance; but it is
the leaves that are unique. The tops are dark shiny green and the backs are covered with rusty-brown felt.
A striking tree for any landscape. H: 15-20' W: 8-12' Zones 7 - 9. MAGGRA07QR 10-15" $30.00.
Magnolia virginiana 'Plena' Sweetbay Magnolia. -15°F. This is the rare double-flowered form of our
native Sweetbay Magnolia, which is native to the Eastern U.S. Sweetly fragrant, small tree. H: 10-15' W:
6-8' Zones 6 - 9. MAGVIR03X* 4-5' $75.00.
Magnolia sieboldii 'Min Pyong Gal'
$$plantID:982$$
$$plantID:954$$
Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue' Southern Magnolia. -5°F. This is considered one of the very
hardiest clones, grown by us for 30 years, never with any leaf burn. It has excellent tight, pyramidal
form, and lustrous dark green leaves with light tomentum on the undersides. Hardy throughout Zone 6,
possibly Zone 5 in sheltered locations. H: 15-20' W: 8-12' Zones 6 - 9. MAGGRA03QR 10-15" $30.00.
$
$plantID:955$$
M. grandiflora 'Brackens Brown Beauty'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Southern Magnolia. -5°F. Little Gem' x (probably)'Bracken's
Brown Beauty. Kevin Parris. Considered to be the very best of the grandiflora cultivars by Pat
McCracken who has a collection of 150 varieties. Resembles its mother, 'Little Gem', but much nicer.
Extremely glossy, bright green leaves with deep orangy-brown furry undersides, unlike the scant fuzz on
'Little Gem'. Flowers for many months. Growth is faster and habit is upright and does not fall apart like
'Little Gem'. The father is suspected to be 'Bracken's Brown Beauty,' so it could be quite cold hardy as
well. H: 12-15' W: 6-8' Zones 6 - 9. MAGGRA005W 3-4' $65.00.
$$plantID:956$$
Magnolia zenii 'Pink Parchment'. -5°F. Dirr. A rare new species from China introduced in the early
80's. This, the first named clone was grown and named by Mike Dirr from Arnold Arboretum seed. It
first bloomed in February, 1997. Blooming in early February, it is likely the earliest blooming magnolia.
Flowers are about 4 inches across, with purple-pink striping on the outside, white on the inside, and very
fragrant. H: 15-20' W: 8-15' Zones 6 - 8. MAGZEN01W* 3-4' $75.00.
$$plantID:986$$
Mahonia
Mahonia bealei Leatherleaf Mahonia. -5°F. This dramatic and deer resistant evergreen has much to
offer in all seasons. Leaves are hollylike, leathery and spiny. Extremely fragrant yellow flowers in
February and March, in a cluster up to 6 inches high and wide, followed by dramatic clusters of sky-blue
fruit in June. H: 4-6' Zones 6 - 9. MAHBEA01T 18-24" $55.00.
M. tripetala
$$plantID:1079$$
Myrica
Magnolia grandiflora 'Pocono' Southern Magnolia. -20. Discovered in the foothills of the Pocono
Mountains by Bruce Keyser, who noticed the leaves never seemed to get winter burned. The homeowner
said it had been there when he bought the home 40 years ago, and confirmed the foliage withstood being
burned by bad winters. The original tree is about 25 x 12', and doesn't break under the weight of snow.
Leaves are green, without the brown indumentum on the underside of some other M.grandiflora
varieties. Blooms in July with creamy white flowers, about 8" across, and very fragrant. H: 15-20' W:
8-12' Zones 5 - 9. MAGGRA09S 15-18" $35.00.
Myrica pensylvanica Northern Bayberry. A tough and attractive native shrub whose waxy silver-gray
fruits (on female plants) were used for candle making in Colonial times. The fruit clusters densely along
the stems, set off by pleasantly aromatic foliage. The bushy plants spread slowly by suckering and grow
4-8' high and wide. Grows best with full sun and good drainage. Excellent for seaside gardens, as it is
salt tolerant. H: 4-8' W: 4-8' Zones 4-7. MYRPENQR 10-15" $20.00.
$$plantID:2599$$
$$plantID:957$$
M. grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard'
pg. 60
M. virginiana 'Northern Belle'
pg. 61
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Nyssa sinensis to Ostrya virginiana
Oxydendrum arboreum to Physocarpus opulifolius Summer Wine®
Nyssa
Oxydendrum
Nyssa sinensis Chinese Tupelo. -5°F. Rarely available, this Chinese equivalent of our native Tupelo has
bronzy-purple new growth and a similar habit. Many reports claim it is not susceptible to leaf spots as is
our native species. Develops yellow to red fall color. H: 20-40' W: 10-20' Zones 6-9. NYSSIN01S
15-18" $30.00.
$$plantID:2752$$
Nyssa 'Autumn Cascades'
Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' Weeping Black Gum. -25°F. Broken Arrow Nursery.
Distinguished by a strongly weeping habit with exceptional large, shiny dark green leaves and glorious
red-orange fall color and blue fruit loved by birds. A pest-resistant and vigorous grower, especially in
youth. Stake to encourage development of upright trunk. H: 3-30' W: 6-12' Zones 4-10. NYSSYL01X
*4-5' $55.00.
$$plantID:2382$$
Nyssa sylvatica 'Sheri's Cloud' Black Gum or Tupelo. -15°F. This first and only variegated blackgum
was found in 2002 near Mount Magazine State Park in Arkansas. What a lucky discovery! Quite a
beautiful variegation too. The leaves have a broad, irregular white margin. Cutting-edge and RARE! H:
20-30' Zones 5-8. NYSSYL08X *4-5' $125.00.
$$plantID:1099$$
Nyssa sylvatica 'Sheri's Cloud'
Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist' Black Gum or Tupelo. -15°F. Rick Webb/Todd Lasseigne. Now for
something completely different! Fittingly named, the branches of this selection twist and twirl as if to a
Cajun rhythm. It's got twisty branches like a corkscrew willow, but the tree does grow in a normal
fashion with a central leader. Great fall color, of course and tolerant of wet sites. Named in honor of its
Louisiana heritage- Rick Webb grew the original tree from a central Louisiana seed source and sent it to
Dr.Severn Dowdie of Louisiana for evaluation. Eventually Todd Lasseigne, a native Louisianan then at
the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina, named it. A great companion for some wild magnolias!
H: 30-35' W: 20-25' Zones 5-8. NYSSYL09W *3-4' $100.00.
$$plantID:1100$$
Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage™ 'Haymans Red' Black Gum or Tupelo. -15°F. OK, so not everyone has
"moist, but well-drained soil." Do you sigh and turn the page, resigning yourself to a weeping willow?
Fear not, there ARE alternatives. Try Nyssa! A lovely tree that is native to the Eastern U.S., it revels in a
wet site, but is perfectly content with a dry location as well. The new cultivar 'Red Rage' offers a
particularly glorious fall display of leaves lacquered with scarlet-orange. Plant where birds can enjoy the
dark blue fruit without woe. H: 30-35' W: 20-25' Zones 5 - 8. NYSSYL02W *3-4' $55.00.
$$plantID:1097$$
Osmanthus
Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist'
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' Holly Tea Olive. -5°F. Holly-like leaves with very un-holly-like
colors. New growth is reddish with some gold, maturing to a creamy color with flecks of green. These
colors are at their best if the plant is sited in some shade. Adding to these features, it's fragrant, blooms
in November and is deer resistant! H: 8-10' W: 6-8' Zones 6 - 9. OSMHET01O 6-8" $25.00.
$$plantID:1108$$
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide' Holly-olive. Dark green, spiny leaves and many beneficial
attributes (evergreen, shade tolerant, fragrant fall bloom and resistance to deer). Provides a mediumtextured, broadly upright background plant, hedge or perhaps a specimen planting, for low maintenance
durability. We can't all be divas! H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 6-9. OSMHET05QR 10-15" $20.00.
$$plantID:2769$$
Oxydendrum arboreum Lily of the Valley Tree Sourwood. -15°F. Polly Hill. Maybe we are partial to
members of the Family Ericaceae, but many others agree that exceptional fall color is only one of the
reasons to grow our native Oxydendrum. The hanging panicles of white lily-of-the-valley-like flowers
add color and interest in midsummer and the fall display in vibrant shades of red is hard to beat. Like
most rhododendron relatives, it prefers moist but well-drained soil and will tolerate some shade. The
habit may vary from shrub-like to tree form. If you prefer one or the other, please let us know and we'll
try to pick a plant with the desired shape. H: 15-20' W: 8-10' Zones 5 - 8. OXYARB002S 15-18" $20.00.
$$plantID:1110$$
Parthenocissus
Oxydendrum arboreum
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Fenway Park' Boston Ivy. -25°F. This "Boston Ivy" has bright
chartreuse yellow leaves and was found as a sport growing ?yep, you guessed it, on a fence at the home
of the Red Sox, Fenway Park in Boston. Looks striking climbing up one of our native pines, Pinus
rigida. H: 10-12' Zones 4 - 8. PARTRI01U 24" trellised $30.00.
$$plantID:1123$$
Philadelphus
Philadelphus coronarius 'Variegatus' Variegated Mock Orange. -25°F. Wide creamy white margins
are bold and contrast well with the bright green center. Fragrant white flowers in spring, performing best
in partial shade. Zones 4 - 8. PHICOR01QR 10-15" $25.00.
$$plantID:1129$$
Philadelphus xlemoinei 'Manteau d'Hermine'. -25°F. Lemoine, France. A Philadelphus fit for a king!
"Manteau d'Hermine" means "ermine coat" and was once reserved only for the kings of France. This
'Manteau d'Hermine' covers its arching shoots in deliciously fragrant, double, creamy-white flowers and
mid-green leaves. On warm June evenings, the air is scented with the fragrance of orange-blossoms, thus
the name of "mockorange". Compact and bushy, it will fit in almost any sunny border or garden where
space is limited. A deer-resistant, low-maintenance deciduous shrub, it is also tolerant of urban pollution
and salt-laden air. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 5-8. PHIX05T 18-24" $45.00.
Parthenocissus 'Fenway Park'
$$plantID:2534$$
Photinia
Photinia fraseri Pink Marble™ 'Cassini' Red Tip Photinia. -5°F. A much different plant from
'Palette', this one is larger in both leaf and habit. The highly variegated leaves have irregular white edges.
New growth is bright red with the variegated portions bright pink, hence the name. This plant is a
vigorous grower, but pruning or shearing produces fuller plants and keeps them in bounds. Makes a very
colorful hedge. H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 6 - 9. PHOX01S 15-18" $25.00.
Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine
$$plantID:1142$$
Physocarpus
Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo® 'Monlo' PP11,211 Eastern Ninebark. -35°F. Diabolo started the
great Physocarpus Revolution! The striking, deep burgundy-purple leaves of this native shrub have
deepest color on the new growth and when grown in full sun. White spirea-like flower clusters in May
contrast nicely with the dark foliage, which later turn dark green with a purple haze. Interesting bark
peels off in thin strings, even on relatively small branches. Easy and dramatic! H: 5-10' W: 6-10' Zones 3
- 8. PHYOPU003QR 18-24" $20.00.
$$plantID:1146$$
Osmanthus 'Goshiki'
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius'. Rounded, less spiny leaves distinguish this Osmanthus
from its brethern, but the other beneficial attributes (evergreen, shade tolerant, fall blooming and
resistance to deer) are still there. Perhaps not dazzling, but every garden needs supporting players, for
low maintenance durability. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 6-9. OSMHET04OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:2177$$
Ostrya
Physocarpus opulifolius Summer Wine® 'Seward' PP14,821 Eastern Ninebark. -35°F. ('Nana' x
Diabolo). Adds color to almost any garden, as ninebark will grow just about anywhere! 'Summer Wine'
has lusters of white button-like blooms in May, set off by dark red foliage. Best grown in full sun, but
also tolerates shade. Plant next to yellow and bright green plants, or against a light background for best
effect. The compact habit and vigorous growth are the result of crossing the cultivars 'Nana' and Diabolo.
H: 6-7' W: 6-7' Zones 3 - 8. PHYOPU05UV 2-3' $25.00.
Photinia fraseri Pink Marble™
$$plantID:1148$$
Ostrya virginiana Hop Hornbeam Ironwood. -35°F. Tough as nails, the common name of ironwood
should give you some idea of the unique characteristics of this plant. The wood is very strong and
resistant to ice damage. Native to the upland forests of eastern North America, it is adaptable to a range
of difficult sites including urban settings and dry shade. Leaves are delicately toothed, pointed ovals of
dark green, forming a dense canopy in sun and more open in shade, with a fairly narrow crown at
maturity. The name "hop hornbeam" comes from the interesting hop-like seed cones. For a durable,
undemanding and moderately sized tree, it's hard to beat Ostrya. H: 25-30' W: 15-20' Zones 3 - 9.
OSTVIR01W 3-4' $45.00. OSTVIR01X 4-5' $55.00.
Pieris
One of the very first plants to bloom in the Spring, this evergreen rhododendron relative
prefers similar conditions to its rhododendron cousins, including some shade from mid-day
and afternoon sun. Well-drained soil and vigilance against lacebugs are keys to success. One
of the most commonly cited plants for resistance to deer.
$$plantID:1109$$
Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo®
pg. 62
pg. 63
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff' to Skimmia japonica '(Male)
Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf' to Styrax japonicus 'Emerald Pagoda'
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff' Japanese Andromeda. -15°F. Flower buds and stalks are burgundy
red and complement the bronzy winter foliage. They open to white blooms which contrast nicely with
the dark stems and dark green summer foliage, on a plant of compact but vigorous growth. H: 4-5' W:
4-5' Zones 5 - 8. PIEJAP09T 18-24" $55.00.
$$plantID:1155$$
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'. -15°F. The striking feature of this variety is the bright red new spring
growth. Plant habit is compact and rounded. Drooping clusters of showy white spring flowers. H: 4-5' W:
4-5' Zones 5 - 8. PIEJAP35S 15-18" $55.00.
$$plantID:1160$$
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff'
Pieris japonica 'Spring Snow' Japanese Andromeda. -15°F. A distinctive and choice selection of
Pieris, with upright panicles of sparkling white flowers on a plant of compact habit. H: 3-4' W: 3-4'
Zones 5-8. PIEJAP36QR 10-15" $30.00. PIEJAP36S 15-18" $50.00.
$$plantID:2751$$
Spiraea
Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf' PP12,025 Dwarf Spiraea. -25°F. Paquette, Canada. Quite likely the
smallest spirea yet- in gold! Tiny, golden-yellow foliage on a tightly compact, low-growing shrub.
Occasional pink flowers, but who cares? The real attraction is the leaves. Great for rock gardens or as a
ground cover. Best color is in full sun. H: 6-8" W: 1-2' Zones 4 - 8. SPIJAP11OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:1975$$
Spiraea tomentosa Steeplebush. -35°F. This Eastern US native shrub is an astilbe look-alike, with
spires of pink flowers in late summer. Undersides of leaves are covered with brownish fuzz, hence the
name. Wet site tolerant and deer-resistant. Will spread by seed if happy. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 3 - 9.
SPITOM1S 15-18" $20.00.
$$plantID:1977$$
Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf'
Stewartia
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' Japanese Andromeda. -15°F. Unique and lovely, 'Valley Valentine'
has rich maroon flower buds opening to deep rose-pink, long-lasting flowers. The plant grows densely
upright with rich dark green leaves. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 8. PIEJAP027OP 6-10"" $25.00.
$$plantID:1166$$
Stewartia monodelpha Tall Stewartia. -5°F. A rare and lovely small tree grown for its rich smooth
cinnamon colored bark, great maroon fall color and white flowers in June. The bark on younger trees
peels in smaller flakes than S. pseudocamellia. The picture of elegance. Dirr states this species has
excellent heat-tolerance for the south. H: 10-15' W: 8-10' Zones 6 - 8. STEMON01W *3-4' $55.00.
$$plantID:1981$$
Prunus
Pieris japonica 'Spring Snow'
Prunus maritima Beach Plum. -25°F. A rugged and attractive shrub or small tree native to the east
coast dunes. Early spring brings clouds of small white flowers followed by small dark blue beach plums
used for jams and preserves. Beach plums are tolerant of salt spray and drought, useful for seaside
planting but ornamental in any garden. H: 10-12' W: 10-12' Zones 5 - 8. PRUMAR01S 15-18" $35.00.
$
$plantID:1181$$
Stewartia pseudocamellia Japanese Stewartia. -20°F. Certainly a candidate for one of the best smallto medium-sized trees for the garden. It has it all- shapely pyramidal habit, showy bloom, great bark and
last but not least, freedom from pests and diseases. White flowers with a center of orange anthers are
produced in late June-July. With age, the bark flakes off, revealing a smooth sinewy texture in rich
shades of brownish-orange. H: 10-20' W: 8-10' Zones (4)5-7. STEPSE03W 3-4' $35.00.
$$plantID:2387$$
Spiraea tomentosa
Prunus tomentosa White Fruited Nanking Cherry. -35°F. Don't have room for a full-sized cherry
tree? Try this. Early white flowers appear before the leaves all along the stems of this densely branched
shrub. Tart, edible white 1/2" fruit and shiny reddish-brown exfoliating bark make it a useful and pretty
addition to the shrub border, hedge or for wildlife. Brought to us by a customer who found it in her
hedgerow of normal red-fruited plants. Grow with a different clone for best fruit set. H: 6-8' W: 8-10'
Zones 3-7. PRUTOM01UV 2-3' $35.00.
$$plantID:2458$$
Rosa
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'
Rosa Oso Easy™ Cherry Pie 'Meiboulka' PPAF. -20°F. The kicker about the Oso Easy™ Rose series
is that they are extremely disease resistance. Through out their stay with us they have never been sprayed
and continue to have green glossy foliage. The foliage complements the bright flower color. H: 2-3' W:
3-4' ROSA005QR 10-15", 1 gallon $25.00.
$$plantID:2618$$
Stewartia rostrata Stewartia. -5°F. A very rare eastern Chinese species that most closely resembles our
native S.ovata, but is much easier to grow. It is the earliest flowering Stewartia, blooming in late May
with white 2" flowers surrounded by large reddish bracts. Habit is upright-shrubby. H: 8-10' W: 6-8'
Zones 6 - 7. STEROS01Y 5-6' Nursery Pickup Only $75.00.
$$plantID:1983$$
Stewartia serrata Stewartia. -5°F. All of the Stewartias are garden gems, and we have tried to collect
as many of them as we can. A rare and lovely small tree for the connoisseur, S. serrata is one of the
earliest Stewartias to flower. Red-flushed petals open to creamy white 2-inch wide flowers centered with
golden stamens. Purplish-red fall color and cinnamon brown exfoliating bark. H: 20-25' W: 15-20' Zones
6 - 8. STESER01X *4-5' $75.00.
$$plantID:1984$$
Stewartia monodelpha
Stranvaesia
Schizophragma
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' Japanese Hydrangea Vine. -15°F. Brookside Gardens.
The Japanese hydrangea vine is similar to the climbing hydrangea, H. anomala ssp. petiolaris, with a few
subtle differences. Schizophragma 'Moonlight' distinguishes itself by its leaves overlaid with silver. The
8-10 inch flat white flower clusters bloom just after H. petiolaris, but this vine hugs tight and flat to its
support and its flowers face down at you. Both types prefer shade, or a north-facing wall. H: 10-15' W:
10-15' Zones 5 - 7. SCHHYD001OP 6-10" $20.00. SCHHYD001T 18-24" $35.00.
$$plantID:1944$$
Skimmia
Prunus maritima
Skimmia japonica (Female) Japanese Skimmia. -5°F. Excellent low-growing evergreen shrub for
shade. This species bears glossy, dark green, oval leaves on a dense, compact shrub. Plants are either
male or female and a male is needed to assure pollination. The flowers of female plants are smaller than
those on male plants and less fragrant, but they are followed by clusters of bright red berries that ripen in
fall and persist through winter. Deer-resistant. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 6-8. SKIJAPF1OP 6-10" $25.00.
$$plantID:1964
$$
Skimmia japonica (Male) Japanese Skimmia. -5°F. Excellent low-growing evergreen shrub for shade.
Glossy oval dark green leaves on a dense, compact shrub. Plants are dioecious, with male and female
flowers on different plants. Male plants bear large, showy heads of reddish pink buds that open in April
to creamy white, sweetly scented flowers. Females only bear fruit if they have a male plant to pollinate
them. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 6-8. SKIJAPM2OP 6-10" $20.00.
Stranvaesia davidiana 'Prostrata'. -5°F. This photinia relative displays attractive reddish-green semievergreen foliage in summer, but becomes spectacular in the fall with the addition of bright red fruits.
Useful as a woody groundcover, for moist, well-drained soil. H: 2-3' W: 8-10' Zones 6 - 8.
STRDAV01QR 10-15" $20.00.
$$plantID:1986$$
Styrax
Styrax japonicus 'Emerald Pagoda' Japanese Snowbell. -5°F. One of the late, legendary planntsman,
JC Raulston's greatest introductions. Compared with ordinary snowbells, this tree's leaves and blooms
are larger and growth habit is distinctly pyramidal to conical. Originally JC called this 'Sohuksan' after
the small Korean Island where he collected it in 1985. Its trek to commerce was a precarious one. JC
was waiting at the docks for the ferry to make the day-long return trip to the mainland, brooding over a
particular styrax he'd seen near the top of the mountain. At the last minute, he made his decision.
Trekking up the mountain trail through mist and rain, he made the collection, and raced back to the dock
just in time to jump on the ferry. Delayed on their trip home to Raleigh, the wrapped, moistened cuttings
arrived wilted. When technician Newell Hancock tried to rescue them in a mist chamber, the leaves
dropped. An on-the-spot decision was made to graft the cuttings to Styrax japonica seedlings. One
survived. That specimen was nurtured and made good growth despite a student assistant who
accidentally knocked the graft over during watering. Hancock spliced a remaining sliver of wood and
cambium back together, wrapped the wound, and placed the budling back in the mist chamber. The graft
survived! 1 H: 15-18' W: 15-18' Zones 6 - 8. STYJAP08W* 3-4' - 2 gallon $55.00.
Stewartia pseudocamellia
$$plantID:1990$$
$$plantID:1965$$
Prunus tomentosa
pg. 64
Stewartia rostrata
pg. 65
TREES & SHRUBS:
TREES & SHRUBS:
Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes' to Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink Cascade'
Viburnum carlcephalum to Viburnum rhytidophyllum 'Green Trump'
Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes' Japanese Snowbell. -15°F. This selection is decidedly shrubby as
opposed to tree-like. Branches are fine textured, flowers are delightful light pink. H: 9-10' Zones 5 - 8.
STYJAP02W 3-4' $85.00.
$$plantID:1992$$
Styrax obassia Fragrant Snowbell. -15°F. A large and relatively fast growing species with large oval
leaves and attractive peeling bark. The habit is very asymmetrical with a unique zigzag branching. The
head of the tree is oval-upright. Fragrant white bells appear in May and June. H: 20-30' W: 15-20' Zones
5 - 8. STYOBA01W 3-4' $45.00.
$$plantID:1994$$
Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes'
Syringa
Viburnum
No high maintenance drama queens here! Viburnums are the solid citizens of the garden; the
dependable performers you can always count on. They will cheerfully fill in the background,
providing accents of fragrance, fruit and fall color, while not just surviving, but thriving!
Whether you need an adaptable plant for a shady wet spot, or a dry sunny area, most likely
there's a viburnum to fit the bill. That's not to say there aren't some stars in this showcase. Our
selections offer both seasonal interest and non-temperamental performance for your garden
symphony.
Evocative of Spring, we agree with the poet Longfellow, who declared, "I shall not go to town
while the lilacs are in bloom." Whether you prefer the lush opulence of the French hybrids or
the dainty charm of the newer species hybrids, there's a lilac for almost every garden! Many of
our lilacs are hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 3 and overwinter easily in colder climates. The
hybrids of S. oblata do well in Southern landscapes as they are more heat tolerant. Lilacs can
be planted singly or in groups in the landscape. They need strong sun for eight hours or more
daily and a well-drained location in order to thrive. Lilacs also appreciate a neutral pH, so add
lime or wood ashes if your soil is acid!
Viburnum carlcephalum Fragrant Viburnum. -25°F. (carlesii x macrocephalum). A powerhouse of
fragrance, blooming a week later than its parent V.carlesii (around the end of April), but possessing the
same wonderful spicy clove scent. Pink buds open to large 4 to 5" wide rounded clusters of white
flowers. Deciduous dark green leaves turn orange-red in Fall, with clusters of red egg-shaped fruit. H:
8-10' W: 8-10' Zones 5-7. VIBX04S 15-18" $40.00.
Viburnum carlcephalum
$$plantID:2087$$
Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum' Compact Koreanspice Viburnum. -20°F. For space-challenged
gardens, a more compact form of the Koreanspice Viburnum, with its clove-scented fragrance. Deep
pink buds open to white flowers in May, followed by green leaves and blue-black fruit. Autumn color is
vibrant red. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5 - 7. VIBCAR03S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:2089$$
Styrax obassia
Syringa Josee 'MORjos' Reblooming Lilac. -40°F. (patula x microphylla) X meyeri). Morel. Enjoy
your lilacs more than once a year! One of the few reblooming lilacs, with delicate single lavender-pink
flowers and a semi-dwarf habit with small leaves. Just deadhead (cut off the flowers when faded) and
prune lightly to promote new growth and rebloom. Very fragrant! H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 2 - 9. SYRX06S
15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:2035$$
Viburnum dentatum Red Feather 'J. N. Select' Arrowwood. -35°F. Johnson Nursery. Originally
noticed in a block of seedlings because of its beautiful red new foliage. As the new foliage ages, green
veins appear on the red surfaces, giving the leaves a colorful, feather-like design. Eventually, the leaves
take on a solid, lustrous green color. Red Feather has outstanding long lasting, maroon fall color that is
consistent from year to year. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 3 - 8. VIBDEN06T 18-24" $25.00.
Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum'
$$plantID:2093$$
Syringa vulgaris 'Firmament' French Hybrid Lilac. -40°F. Lemoine. We were delighted to find
'Firmament', one of Lemoine's first blue lilacs, and seldom available for sale. Its large single and fragrant
flowers are light blue like the sky above. A choice lilac for your collection! H: 8-10' W: 6-8' Zones 2 - 7.
SYRVUL21T 18-24" $35.00.
$$plantID:2007$$
Viburnum dilatatum 'Michael Dodge' Linden Viburnum. -15°F. A showy and unusual form of the
linden viburnum, with yellow fruit, unlike the normal red fruit of the species. This large shrub will
produce a fantastic fall and winter display, especially when backlit by afternoon sun. H: 5-6' W: 5-6'
Zones 5 - 8. VIBDIL09OP 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:2098$$
Syringa Josee
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' French Hybrid Lilac. -35°F. Maarse. The most distinctive lilac,
'Sensation' is really (dare we say it) SENSATIONAL! An outstanding dark purple flower with a white
picotee edge, with large single florets. Large flower clusters with reddish-purple buds are very showy, a
spectacular feature for the spring garden! If you only have room for one lilac, this is a prime contender
for the spot. H: 8-10' W: 10-12' Zones 3 - 7. SYRVUL02T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:2018$$
Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue' aka 'Little Boy Blue' French Hybrid Lilac. -35°F. Fiala. Small
gardens can have lilacs too! AKA 'Little Boy Blue', 'Wonderblue' is a semi-dwarf lilac with dark buds
opening to single blue fragrant flowers, which can be multi-petaled as a result of the 'Rochester'
parentage. Blooms in mid-season. H: 4-5' W: 4-5' Zones 3 - 7. SYLVUL16S 15-18" $45.00.
$$plantID:2022$$
Syringa x Tinkerbelle 'Bailbelle' PP12,294 Lilac. -25°F. (meyeri 'Palibin' X microphylla 'Superba').
Holland/Bailey. This dainty beauty is a true dwarf, maturing at only 4-6 feet. Arching branches are
loaded with masses of dark wine-red buds, which open to fragrant, pink flowers with spicy fragrance all
along their length. It grows as a multi-stemmed shrub with small rounded leaves, and is resistant to
powdery mildew H: 5-6' W: 5-6' Zones 4 - 7. SYRXO8T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:2024$$
Syringa v. 'Firmament'
Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' Possumhaw or Smooth Witherod. -25°F. This one put Viburnum
nudum on the map! It's now one of our most appreciated native shrubs, both for the spectacular fall fruit
display, and for the shiny dark green leaves which appear to have been coated with a high gloss finish.
The foliage turns a lovely wine-red in Fall, setting off the clusters of fruit that progress from white to hot
pink to brilliant sky blue. Not all the fruit matures at the same rate, so all colors are present together. And
let's not forget the creamy white flowers in May. Not fussy about soil; wet or dry sites are fine and some
shade is tolerable. H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 4 - 8. VIBNUD01T 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:2103$$
Viburnum rhytidophyllum Leatherleaf Viburnum. -15°F. Although leatherleaf viburnum may look
like a rhododendron, there are some major differences. It is a broadleaf evergreen, but unlike most,
leatherleaf prefers sun. Native to central and western China. dark green foliage. The leaves are 6 by 2
inches, deep lustrous green on the upper surface and fuzzy golden brown underneath. Abundant white
flowers in 3 to 4 inch clusters open in mid May, followed by loads of bright red berries attractive to birds
begin to ripen in late August, finally turning dark blue-black. A final bonus: most deer find leatherleaf
viburnum distinctly unappealing. H: 10-15' W: 10-15' Zones 5-8. VIBRHYUV 2-3' $45.00.
$$plantID:2559$$
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'California Rose' Lilac. -25°F. Sobeck, Descanso hybrid. This lilac doesn't
need cold in order to bloom magnificently! A tall and vigorous grower from California, with very
fragrant single bright rose-pink flowers for a very showy early spring display. H: 8-10' W: 6-7' Zones 4 9. SYRX102W 3-4' $45.00.
$$plantID:2029$$
Tamarix
Viburnum dentatum Red Feather®
Viburnum rhytidophyllum 'Cree' Leatherleaf Viburnum. -5°F. 'Cree' is more compact than the
species, with superior dark green foliage. The leaves are 6 by 2", deep lustrous green on the upper
surface and fuzzy golden brown underneath. Abundant white flowers in 3 to 4" clusters open in mid
May, followed by bright red berries in late August, turning dark blue-black. This broadleaf evergreen
prefers sun. A final bonus: most deer find leatherleaf viburnum distinctly unappealing. H: 8-10' W: 8-9'
Zones 6 - 8. VIBRHY02QR 10-15" $20.00. VIBRHY02S 15-18" $25.00.
Viburnum dilatatum 'Michael Dodge'
$$plantID:2111$$
Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink Cascade' Tamarisk. Beautiful sprays of pink plumes in midsummer, set
off by soft and feathery foliage. Flowering display and growth habit are improved by cutting back almost
to the ground each winter. Try this is that dry sunny border! We know, tamarix is considered an invasive
plant in the western US, but here in the East and where winters are cold it is not considered a problem.
H: 10-15' W: 8-10' Zones 2-8. TAMRAM01S 15-18" $20.00.
Viburnum rhytidophyllum 'Green Trump' Leatherleaf Viburnum. -15°F. Compact Dutch selection
of this wonderful large evergreen shrub. Leaves are leathery and have great texture. Flattish corymbs of
flowers are followed by black fruit. 8' x 6 feet. H: 6-8' W: 5-6' Zones 5 - 8. VIBRHY04T 18-24" $35.00.
$$plantID:2112$$
$$plantID:2767$$
Syringa v. 'Sensation'
pg. 66
Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'
pg. 67
TREES & SHRUBS:
CONIFERS:
Weigela subsessilis 'Canary' to Zenobia pulverulenta
Cephalotaxus 'Duke Gardens' to Metasequoia 'Bonsai'
Weigela
Weigela subsessilis 'Canary' Weigela. -25°F. A different species from the familiar W. florida types, this
has abundant clear yellow flowers. Dr. Richard Lighty of the Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware selected this
for its flowers that remain yellow. (The normal type's flowers age to red.) H: 6-8' W: 6-8' Zones 4 - 8.
WEISUB02QR 10-15" $15.00.
$$plantID:2129$$
Wisteria
Weigela subsessilis 'Canary'
Often maligned (for good reason), but some are willing to pay the price of "eternal vigilance"
for the ethereal beauty of wisteria. However, there ARE some better behaved wisterias, such
as the American native species, W.frutecens and W.macrostachya. An additional benefit of
these species and their cultivars is their ability to rebloom. Please see our website for
additional listings of plants in quantities too small to list here.
Wisteria floribunda 'Black Dragon' aka 'Violacea Plena'. -15°F. Double flowers of deepest purple on
this ancient Japanese variety. Very vigorous like other Asian wisterias. These are grafted plants, so will
bloom promptly! aka 'Yae-Kokuryu' (yae = double-petaled, koku = black, ryu = dragon) H: 15-20' W:
15-20' Zones 5 - 8. WISFLO08S 15-18" $35.00.
$$plantID:2134$$
Wisteria floribunda 'Black Dragon'
Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' American Wisteria. -15°F. A kinder, gentler wisteria? Though it
can grow 20 to 30 feet, this clone of SE US native W. frutescens has lovely fragrant lavender-blue
flowers in dense, 4 to 6 inch racemes from June to August, and is less aggressive and invasive than the
Asian species. Blooms on new growth, much later than the Asians and should be more widely grown.
These plants should bloom this year. H: 20-25' W: 20-25' Zones 5 - 9. WISFRU03U 24-30" $30.00.
$$plantID:2136$$
Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon' Kentucky Wisteria. -40°F. Harvey and Brigitte Buchite. A great
plant like this only comes "once in a blue moon"! It began as a seedling of the 'Matthew's' variety from
Indiana, given as a wedding gift to a couple in Minnesota. Even though they forgot to cover the plant the
first winter, it survived (Hardy to -40ºF!)and grew to the top of the chimney where it flowered that year
in September. Clusters (racemes) of sweetly fragrant blue flowers occur in flushes on the new growth
starting in June. They are about a foot long on the first flush, with successive ones smaller, usually
producing three sets of blooms a summer. Perfect for an arbor or pergola. Like most wisterias, it grows
quickly, up to 15-20' per year. Needs full sun for best flowering. H: 20-25' W: 20-25' Zones 3 - 8.
WISMAC02S 15-18" $25.00.
$$plantID:2139$$
Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'
Zenobia
Zenobia pulverulenta Dusty Zenobia. -15°F. This ericaceous native of the southeastern U.S. has leaves
covered in a powdery white frosting or "bloom", giving them a silvery-blue appearance. Nodding white
bell-like flowers are 3/8" long in clusters during May and June. Fall color is a mixture of reds and
oranges, retaining the leaves throughout the winter. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 5 - 9. ZENPUL2QR 10-15"
$20.00.
$$plantID:2545$$
From majestic giants to tiny dwarfs and every size in between, conifers are an
essential component of good garden design. They provide structure and color
at an otherwise bleak and often featureless time of year. Many conifers have
needle-like foliage, others have scale-like foliage, and some even have real
leaves! Foliage color can range from green to grayish-blue to bright gold, plus
interesting cones, berries and bark. The term "conifer" covers a number of
different genera, and includes pines, spruces, firs, cedars, cypress, false
cypress, junipers, yew and arborvitae. Commonly called "evergreens" by many
people, some conifers are deciduous in Winter, and many evergreens are NOT
conifers.If your perception of conifers is limited to the sheared "green
meatballs and hockey pucks" common in many foundation plantings, visit an
arboretum to see what magnificent specimens mature conifers can be! Please
see our website for additional listings of plants available in limited quantities.
Cephalotaxus 'Duke Gardens'
Cephalotaxus
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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' Plum Yew. -5°F. A dwarf vase-shaped, low growing
Japanese Plum Yew. Leaves are a lustrous dark green throughout the season. Plant has flat top with
branches spreading outward. This aristocratic evergreen possesses considerable heat tolerance and as all
plum yews, isn't a favorite deer snack food! This lower form originated as a branch sport of 'Fastigiata' at
Duke Gadens in Durham, NC. H: 3-4' W: 4-5' Zones 6-9. CEPHAR04QR 10-15" $35.00.
CEPHAR04R 12-15" $50.00.
Cephalotaxus 'Fastigiata'
$$plantID:2221$$
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' Japanese Plum Yew. Dark green leaves, almost 2 inches long,
radiate in bottlebrush fashion on this slow-growing plum yew. Its columnar form works well in a formal
garden or it can be used as a vertical accent plant. Like all plum yews, it is deer resistant, shade and heat
tolerant. H: 6-7' W: 2-3' Zones 6-9. CEPHAR02QR 10-15" $35.00.
$$plantID:2222$$
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' Plum Yew. -5°F. "Bambi Blues" got you down? Try the
"Cephalotaxus Serenade" instead! This deer-resistant evergreen has become like the proverbial hen's
teeth to find, as more gardeners discover that it is a lovely plant in its own right. The cultivar 'Prostrata'
has dark green yew-like needles, spreading to a width of 4-5 feet while remaining under 2 feet in height.
Think ground cover! Cephalotaxus tolerates heat and shade, but likes full sun as well. H: 2-3' W: 4-5'
Zones 6-8. CEPHAR05OP 6-10" $25.00. CEPHAR05QR 10-15" $35.00.
Cham.obtusa 'Oregon Crested'
$$plantID:2223$$
Chamaecyparis
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsi' Golden Hinoki Cypress. No, not rare, but classic! The standard for
golden conifers, this tolerates some drought and will grow in dry soil, but prefers moist, well-drained,
loamy, sandy or clay soil with moderate to high humidity and protection from harsh winds. Gold color is
deepest when grown in full sun. H: 15-20' W: 8-10' Zones 4-8. CHAOBTXXQR 6-10" $20.00.
$$plantID:2766$$
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Oregon Crested' Hinoki False Cypress. A vigorous, irregularly upright, sport
of 'Kosteri'. The new growth is often crested. H: 8-10' W: 4-5' Zones 4-8. CHAOBT46U 24-30" $55.00.
$
Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'
$plantID:2241$$
Cryptomeria 'Black Dragon'
Cryptomeria
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' Japanese Cedar. -5°F. A dwarf compact shrub that forms a
dark pyramid, 'Black Dragon' is a great contrast against brighter colors. The new foliage begins as a light
green but then darkens to a black-green as it matures. Prefers full sun. H: 3-4' W: 2-3' Zones 6-8.
CRYJAP003R 15-18" $45.00. CRYJAP003T 18-24" $55.00.
$$plantID:2260$$
Metasequoia
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Bonsai' Dawn Redwood. -25°F. A rare Dawn Redwood with NJ
origins. John Kuser, Professor Emeritus of Cook College, Rutgers University, acquired wild-collected
seed from China in the 1980's. Previously, all the Metasequoias in the US were descended from just
Zenobia pulverulenta
pg. 68
pg. 69
CONIFERS:
CONIFERS:
Metasequoia 'Bonsai' to Taxodium ascendens Debonair
Taxodium distichum 'Secrest' to Thuja plicata Spring Grove
three plants and did not produce seed. The new seedlings were distributed to several arboretums,
providing much needed diversity. Several selections, including 'Bonsai', a unique dwarf form with
twisted and irregular growth habit, were named. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. METGLY05T 18-24"
$85.00.
Taxodium distichum 'Secrest' Baldcypress. -25°F. A witches' broom discovered at the Secrest
Arboretum in Wooster, OH. Grows in a globe shape, 3-6" a year. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 4-10.
TAXDIS01S 15-18" $55.00.
$$plantID:2321$$
$$plantID:2278$$
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' Golden Dawn Redwood. -15. The golden foliage of this fast
growing and very adaptable deciduous conifer holds up well in summer heat. Older plants of dawn
redwood develop buttressed trunks which add great character to the landscape. Invest your gold now and
watch it grow! H: 15-18' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8. METGLY02UV 2-3' $55.00. METGLY02W *3-4' $65.00.
$
$plantID:2279$$
Thuja
Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot's Spire' Arborvitae or Eastern White Cedar. -45°F. One of the
narrowest plants we know! This grows slowly as a tight, upright column. The foliage grows as twisted
fans which resemble Hinoki cypress more than arborvitae. H: 6-8' W: 1-2' Zones 2-8. THUOCC004X
*4-5' $55.00.
$$plantID:2329$$
Metasequoia 'Ogon'
Microbiota
Microbiota decussata Russian Arborvitae Siberian Cypress. Here's a plant with many unique and
useful characteristics. It's a low-growing evergreen conifer which is tolerant of dry shade. The finetextured foliage resembles a juniper. While "evergreen" may be a slight misnomer (the foliage does turn
brownish in winter), it does retain its needles, and thus a winter presence. Summer color is a fresh green.
This tough customer hails from Siberia, so it is also quite cold hardy, to -40 F. Deer have not bothered it
here in NJ. Stays very low and spreading, from 6-12 feet wide. It likes good drainage and cool
temperatures, and will tolerate windy, exposed sites and slopes. H: 10-15" W: 6-12' Zones 2-6.
MICDECQR 10-15" $25.00. MICDECXXT 18-24" $45.00.
$$plantID:2496$$
Picea
Taxodium distichum 'Secrest'
$$plantID:2330$$
Thuja plicata 'Can Can' Western Arborvitae. -15°F. Remember, "dwarf" forms of very large plants
may be fairly large themselves! This "dwarf" conical form of Thuja plicata has thick dark green foliage
and a very narrow habit. An excellent shrub for hedges and evergreen screens. Reported to be deer
resistant. H: 8-10' W: 5-6' Zones 5-8. THUPLI14X *4-5' $55.00.
$$plantID:2333$$
Microbiota decussata
Thuja occidentalis 'Malonyana' Arborvitae or Eastern White Cedar. -45°F. A quite narrow
columnar selection that will grow about 30-35 feet high and 2-3 feet wide. It is densely branched and has
shiny green foliage. Originated in Malonya, Hungary in the garden of Count Ambrozy-Migazzi circa
1913. It is a wonderful selection and an ideal replacement for Italian cypress in cold climates. Very rare
in North America. Zones 2-8. THUOCC14U THUOCC14U $45.00.
Picea omorika 'Berliner's Weeper' Serbian Spruce. -25. A narrow upright form with pronounced
weeping branches and attractive bi-colored needles that are dark green above with two white bands
below, giving the plant a silvery blue green appearance from a distance. The plant displays the slender
silhouette that is typical of Serbian Spruce. H: 8-10' W: 5-6' Zones 4-7. PICOMO01QR 10-15" $35.00.
$
$plantID:2284$$
Thuja plicata Spring Grove 'Grovepli' Western Arborvitae. A superior selection with dark glossy
green foliage that has maintained excellent winter color and a tight pyramidal habit. This clone has
experienced -25ºF temperatures without missing a beat! It has also shown excellent resistance to deer
browsing and bagworm, two scourges of many arborvitae. H: 18-20' W: 6-8' Zones 5-8. THUPLI15X
*4-5' $55.00.
Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot's Spire'
$$plantID:2334$$
Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta' Oriental Spruce. The tight pyramidal habit of P. orientalis 'Nigra'
plant makes this an exceptional choice for the small garden. Shorter and darker needles than the typical
P. orientalis, this will eventually develop into a broadly conical dense tree. When young, typically wider
than tall. H: 6-8' W: 4-5' Zones 4-7. PICORI10S 15-18" $55.00.
$$plantID:2290$$
Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta'
Picea orientalis 'Pendula' Oriental Spruce. Extremely rare cultivar is very attractive with the glossy,
dark green foliage that Picea orientalis is so notable for. It is a compact, slow growing, upright form, that
after a few years has all the lateral branchlets nodding downward creating an attractive weeping habit.
Very nice! Zones 4-7. PICORI02U 24-30" $75.00.
Thuja plicata 'Can Can'
$$plantID:2291$$
Pinus
Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolfs Pyramid' Limber Pine. -25°F. One of our favorite conifers, this forms a
majestic yet moderately sized specimen tree, with silvery bluish-green needles. Similar to Pinus strobus
in general appearance, but branches are more open and the needles are more dense. H: 12-15' W: 6-8'
Zones 4-7. PINFLE006QR 10-15" $35.00. PINFLE006UV 2-3' $75.00.
$$plantID:2297$$
Pinus parviflora 'Adcock's Dwarf' Japanese White Pine. -15°F. A well-known dwarf form, with small
needles about half the normal length clustered on short stems. Usually grows as an irregular globe or an
upright conical shape. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 5-8. PINPAR001OP 6-10" $35.00.
$$plantID:2302$$
Picea orientalis 'Pendula'
Thuja plicata Spring Grove
Sciadopitys
Sciadopitys verticillata 'Wintergreen' Japanese Umbrella Pine. -15°F. A highly distinctive and
unusual conifer found in only one valley in Hondo, Japan. Thick, dark green needles are arranged in
whorls resembling umbrellas, hence the name. Growth habit is conical and relatively slow, especially
when young, but growth rate increase with age. H: 6-8' W: 4-6' Zones 5-8. SCIVER06T 18-24" $75.00.
$
$plantID:2316$$
Taxodium
Taxodium ascendens Debonair™ ('Morris') PPAF Pondcypress. Cully/Morris Arboretum . A
beautiful native deciduous conifer with delicate ferny foliage. H: 50-60' W: 15-20' Zones 4-8.
TAXASC02W* 3-4' - 2 gallons $55.00.
$$plantID:2743$$
Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolfs Pyramid'
pg. 70
pg. 71
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Acanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel to Anemone canadensis
Acanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel
Ascepias exaltata to Aster (Symphyotrichum) 'Chilly Winds'
Not only are many of our perennials "rare finds", but you'll receive larger
plants than you will find from almost any other mail order supplier. We grow
most for a year or more before shipping. Every year our selection of non–
woody plants grows. Enjoy! KEY TO LISTINGS:Genus • Species • VARIETY
(if applicable) • Common Name • Description • Hardiness Zones • Size ( for a
2-3 year old plant, when most species reach a maturity) • Plant ID code • Pot
size (plants are usually unpotted and placed in plastic bags when shipped) •
Price • Please see our website for additional listings of plants available in
limited quantities.
Asclepias
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Asclepias exaltata Poke Milkweed. -35°F. This milkweed has large green and white flowers, rarely
with some pink. Will grow in dappled shade to medium shade and is native to upland woods from New
Hampshire to North Carolina. This one will grow to 4-5' forming loose colonies over time. Great for the
back of the border. Photo copyright Ellen Hornig/Seneca Hill Perennials. Used with permission. H: 3-5'
W: 3-4' Zones 3-8. ASCEXA1B 2 quart $15.00.
$$plantID:2601$$
Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed. -35°F. This milkweed has clusters of upward facing pink
flowers in June and July growing to 3-5' tall. Native to flood plains and wet meadows, but is underused
in regular garden conditions. Great plant for butterflies and the food of choice for Monarch caterpillars.
H: 3-4' W: 2-3' Zones 3-7. ASCINC1C 1 gal. $15.00.
Ascepias exaltata
$$plantID:2635$$
Acanthus
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' Bears' Breeches. 5°F. The first variegated Acanthus! This gem,
found in Tasmania, offers striking, bold leaves with white margins and mottling. It forms a large clump
with 3' to 4' tall ornamental flower stalks of pink and cream in late summer. A. mollis is tolerant of most
soils but thrives in deep, fertile, moist, and well-drained conditions. H: 3-5' W: 3-3' Late June bloom.
Zones 7-10. ACAMOL2B 2 quart $20.00.
$$plantID:2565$$
Agastache
Agastache 'Raspberry Summer' Hyssop. -10°F. Terra Nova. Awesome, large, dark raspberry pink
blooms adorn this plant all summer and into fall. Flowers float above attractive, bright green fragrant
foliage. 'Raspberry Summer' is easy to grow as long as it has good drainage. A real hummingbird
magnet! H: 26-32" W: 26-32" Zones 6-9. AGARAS1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2606$$
Agave
Agave 'Sharkskin Shoes' Hybrid Century Plant. 5°F (keep dry in winter). (A. ferdinand-regis X A.
scabra). This selection of a naturally-occurring hybrid from Mexico comes from the famous Ruth
Bancroft Garden in CA. Upright, triangular, olive-green leaves with a bluish cast are thick and have the
feel of sharkskin. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 7 - 9. AGAVSHSAA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:130$$
Agave parryi var truncata
Agave parryi Century Plant. -5°F (keep dry in winter!). For that "Wild West" look in your garden, this
squat and compact variety has a heavy white bloom for an overall bluish cast to the leaves. Planting
under an overhanging rock or roof will help it survive cold wet winters. Found in the wild only in
Durango, Mexico. H: 15-18" W: 15-18" Zones 6-9. AGAVPAR1AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:129$$
Amorpha
Amorpha canescens Leadplant. -15°F. Grayish white foliage and spikes of violet-purple flowers are a
showy combination for the butterfly garden or prairie meadow, blooming June-August. Prefers light
shade to full sun in dry to average well-drained soil, becoming a small shrub up to 3 feet tall. Space
18-30 inches apart. H: 2-4' W: 4-6' Zones 4 - 10. AMOCAN01C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:141$$
Amsonia
Asclepias verticillata Horsetail milkweed. -25°F. A delicate milkweed with white flowers and finely
textured foliage. Great small native plant that mingles well with other wildflowers. Tolerant of a wide
range of soil and light conditions. H: 1-2' W: 1-2' Zones 4-8. ASCVER1AA 4" pot $10.00.
Asclepias incarnata - Swamp Milkweed
$$plantID:2600$$
Aster
Aster linariifolius Stiff-leaved Aster. -25°F. The ideal companion for Eupatorium hyssopifolium, this
little aster enjoys similar conditions of sun and dry sand. A fine, easy to grow Eastern US native species,
it has light blue flowers during August through October. H: 1-2' W: 1-2' Zones 4 - 9. ASTLIN1AA 4"
pot $10.00.
$$plantID:165$$
Aster nemoralis Bog Aster. This aster is low and wiry, growing and spreading from underground stems.
Usually only 1 or 2 lilac purple flowers on each stem. It never reaches more than 4-6" tall. Requiring
bog-like conditions, it can grow in sun or shade. Great companion plant for orchids or pitcher plants. H:
4-6" ASTNEM1AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2611$$
Asclepias purpurascens
Aster (Eurybia)
Aster (Eurybia) divaricatus. -25°F. Small white daisies with yellow centers bloom in September and
October contrast against dark stems. Grows in part shade to shade. Great for naturalizing in deciduous
woods. Deer resistant. Dry to average soil. H: 2-3' W: 3-4' Zones 3-8. ASTDIV1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2662$$
Aster (Eurybia) spectabilis Showy Aster. -25°F. A small statured aster for dry sandy soils. Eventually
forming loose colonies with many flowering stems. Rather large light blue flower petals surround a gold
central disk. Native to the NJ Pine Barrens. Our plants are seed grown from our native population here at
the nursery. It grows among the bayberry, switch grass and goat's rue. H: 1-2' W: 1-2' Zones 4-9.
ASTSPE1AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2629$$
Amorpha canescens
$$plantID:160$$
Agave 'Sharkskin Shoes'
Asclepias purpurascens Purple Milkweed. -35°F. Purple Milkweed has intense rose pink flowers for
several weeks in early to mid summer, followed by the attractive pods of silky seeds typical of the genus.
Very tolerant of a wide variety of soils and light levels, it is easy to grow. Tolerates shade, but blooms
better in the sun. Found from New Hampshire to North Carolina, west to Minnesota and Arkansas. Bill
Cullina calls this plant "a good non-invasive substitute for the common milkweed, A. syriaca, in the
garden." Deer resistant. hoto copyright Ellen Hornig/Seneca Hill Perennials. Used with permission. H:
2-3' W: 1-2' Zones 3 - 9. ASCPUR1B 2 quart $15.00.
Amsonia tabernaemontana (selection or hybrid) 'Blue Ice' Blue Star. -35°F. A great native perennial
that is long lived and looks good all year. Willow-shaped, dark green foliage turns an attractive bright
yellow in fall. Grows as an upright clump with short spikes of blue star-like dark lavender-blue 3/4 inch
flowers in late Spring. Plant is very similar in appearance to A. tabernaemontana, except it is much more
compact and produces darker blue flowers. Reportedly discovered among A. tabernaemontana seedlings
in a greenhouse at White Flower Farm. H: 15-18" W: 15-18" Zones 5 - 8. AMSTAB02C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:144
$$
Aster (Eurybia) divaricatus
Aster (Symphyotrichum)
Aster (Symphyotrichum) ericoides 'Snow Flurry' Heath Aster. -15°F. A groundcover aster growing
only 6-8 inches tall! Smothered with 1/2 inch single white flowers with gold centers in September. A
good strong grower with many potential uses. Planted at the top of a wall or in a container it will make a
waterfall of flowers. H: 6-8" W: 24-30" Zones 5 - 8. ASTERI02C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:164$$
Anemone
Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
pg. 72
Anemone canadensis Meadow Anemone. -45°F. We're not sure why this lovely wildflower is not
offered for sale more frequently. It's a shade-loving perennial native to the Central and Northeastern
United States. Beautiful single white flowers accented with yellow centers float above lustrous textured
leaves. Wonderful as a foliage accent in the woodland garden. Likes moist soil; will tolerate full sun in
the North. H: 12-24" W: 12-24" Zones 2 - 6. AMOCAN01AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:145$$
Aster (Symphyotrichum) novae-angliae 'Chilly Winds' New England Aster. -35°F. Well, the
taxonomists have been at work, changing names everyone knows and understands to unpronounceable
ridiculousness... Whatever you want to call it, this is arguably the best white-flowered Aster novaeangliae (New England Aster) around. Selected from wild plants growing in chilly Cattaraugus County,
New York, the flowers are about 1.5" across on plants reaching up to 6' tall. H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 3 - 8.
ASTNA01C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:167$$
Aster spectabilis - Showy Aster
pg. 73
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Baptisia Midnight Prairieblues™ to Bergenia crassifolia
Brunnera Looking Glass' to Delphinium exaltatum
Baptisia
Brunnera
Baptisia Midnight Prairieblues™ 'Midnite' PPAF False Indigo. -25°F. (tinctoria x alba) X australis.
Jim Ault/Chicagoland Grows. The plant boasts an upright, vase-shaped habit with extremely long
inflorescences bearing deep blue-violet flowers. The long flower stalks make extraordinary cut flowers.
The plant has two intermingling bloom cycles within its blooming season. The first cycle produces long
primary inflorescences up to 27" long. The second cycle produces blooms on secondary branches with
inflorescences up to 5" long. Having two consecutive bloom cycles helps this plant stay in bloom for the
entire month of June a good 7 to 10 days longer than any other Baptisia. H: 4-5' W: 4-4' Zones 4-8.
BAPX04AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:180$$
Baptisia Midnight Prairieblues™
Baptisia alba 'Waynes World' White False Indigo. -25°F. Plant Delights. A vegetatively propagated
selection by Tony Avent made from seed collected from a wild population in Wayne County, NC. B. alba
is a great species, the newly emerging shoots look like asparagus! 'Wayne's World' is a vigorous growing
selection that forms a full-figured upright clump to 4 feet tall. In June, the 3 feet wide emerging clumps
are topped with dramatic 18 inch spikes of white flowers. H: 3-5' W: 2-4' Zones 4 - 8. BAPAWWC 1
gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:173$$
Baptisia leucantha. -45°F. A graceful plant with creamy white flowers and sea-green foliage for the
wildflower garden. Blooms May through July. Grow in full sun, dry to moist soil. H: 24-60" W: 18-36"
Zones 2-9. BAPLEU1C 1 gallon $15.00.
Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' Siberian Bugloss. -35°F. The reflective silver foliage of this
amazing sport of B. 'Jack Frost' brings a unique shimmering dimension to the border. Sprays of tiny blue
Forget-Me-Not-like flowers rise over the plant in Spring. Prefers light shade and fertile, moist soil. For
the shady border or open woodlands. H: 12-18" W: 20-24" Zones 3-7. BRUMAC01AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:197$$
Calopogon
Calopogon tuberosus Grass Pink Orchid. -5°F. Native orchid great for growing in bogs or wet places.
Several pink or rarely white flowers about 1.5 inches across on stalks about 18-24 inches. tall. Very easy
orchid to please. H: 18-24" W: 6-8" Zones 6 - 9. CALTUB1AA potted corm $20.00.
Brunnera Looking Glass'
$$plantID:225$$
Chrysogonum
Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe Green-and-Gold. -20°F. Golden yellow daisies are produced
in Spring on a low-growing mat of dark green leaves. Best in part shade and consistent moisture, good
on banks or along a shady path. Var. australe is very similar to the cv. 'Allen Bush', but has shorter stems
and stolons that spread above ground. With a compact and low growing form, this plant has the deepest
and shiniest green foliage of them all and typical, star shaped, gold flowers. Native to Central and
Eastern US. H: 3-4" W: 2-3' Zones 5 - 8. CHRVIR4 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:299$$
$$plantID:2663$$
Baptisia alba 'Wayne's World'
Baptisia minor. -25°F. This compact shrubby gray green plant produces showy bright blue flower
spikes in late spring / early summer. Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established. Full sun,
average to dry soil, good drainage. H: 18-24" W: 18-24" Zones 4-8. BAPMIN01AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2624$$
Baptisia sphaerocarpa. -15°F. This heat and drought tolerant plant has spectacular yellow flowers that
appear in April above the blue green foliage. Full sun for best performance. H: 2-3' W: 2-3' Zones 5-8.
BAPSPH1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2470$$
Cimicifuga (Actaea)
Cimicifuga (Actaea) ramosa (simplex) 'Brunette' Snakeroot. -30°F. One of the showiest native
woodland perennials. A grouping is lovely in a moist, bright open woods situation. Dark black-brown
astilbe-like foliage shrouds the dark stems setting off the fragrant white flowers rising up to a dramatic
four feet tall above the clump. Foliage will be darker in more sun. Moist, well-drained humusy soil is
best. Plant is slow growing and long-lived, takes several years to develop to potential. The botanists have
changed it to Actaea, but to us, it's still Cimicifuga. H: 2-4' W: 3-4' Zones 4 - 8. ACTSIM02AA 4" pot
$15.00.
Calopogon tuberosus
$$plantID:302$$
Baptisia minor
Baptisia tinctoria Yellow Wild Indigo. -35°F. Multitudes of small, cheerful yellow pea-type flowers
cover the delicate tri-lobed leaves in May-June. Easily grown in sandy to loamy, well-drained soil.
Tolerates drought and poor soils. Plants form slowly expanding clumps with deep and extensive root
systems that should not be disturbed once established. Trim lightly after bloom to help maintain rounded
plant appearance and reduce any need for support, but this will eliminate the developing seed pods from
which comes the common name of "rattle weed". Great for naturalizing and butterfly gardens. H: 30-36"
W: 30-36" Zones 3 - 9. BAPTIN1AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:176$$
Baptisia x bicolor Starlite Prairieblues™ 'Starlite' PPAF False Indigo. -25°F. (australis x bracteata).
Jim Ault/Chicagoland Grows. A bounty of bicolored blossoms, deep violet-lavender buds unfurl into
lovely periwinkle-blue flowers with contrasting butter-cream keels, borne on 24-inch stems. Reaches 3'
tall. One of the first baptisias to bloom, it is a vigorous but well-mannered plant with arching branches,
reminiscent of the B. bracteata parent. H: 30-36" W: 30-36" Zones 4 - 8. BAPX02AA 4" pot $10.00.
Clematis
Clematis crispa Swamp Leather-flower. -10°F. Native to the Southeast US as far north as
Illinois. Swamp clematis flowers from spring through summer. Bell shaped flowers are variable, pale
blue to lavender to pink with crispate margins, hence the name. An easy, compact grower, to about at 5-6
feet. It produces flowers steadily all summer. H: 4-6' W: 18-24" Zones 6-9. CLECRI1C 1 gallon pot
$15.00.
Chrysogonum virginianum var australe
$$plantID:2655$$
Coreopsis
Coreopsis 'Lightning Flash' Tall Tickseed. -35°F. Terra Nova. A bold, gold foliaged Coreopsis for the
tall perennial border. This specimen thrives in heat & humidity. Light yellow flowers are a bonus in late
summer. H: 5-6' W: 32-36" Zones 3-9. CORLGFC 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2605$$
$$plantID:177$$
Baptisia sphaerocarpa
Baptisia x variicolor Twilite Prairieblues™ 'Twilite' PP19,011 False Indigo. -25°F. australis x
sphaerocarpa. Jim Ault/Chicagoland Grows. Baptisia on steroids! A big and vigorous plant with unique
flowers,'Twilite' features lupine-like, violet-purple flowers highlighted with a yellow keel. They stand
above the blue-green foliage, creating an incredible floral display with upwards of 100 flowering spikes!
Long-lived, easily grown and quickly maturing plants with long-lasting blooms beginning in mid-May to
mid-June. Later the green inflated seedpods turn charcoal black, for additional interest in dried flower
arrangements. H: 3-5' W: 4-5' Zones 4 - 9. BAPX03AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:178$$
Bergenia
Bergenia crassifolia Elephant's Ears. -35°F. Grown from seed collected in the wild by Ron from the
Chulyashman River Canyon in the Altai Mountains of Siberia. It grew on a hillside in full sun near and
under Rhododendron ledebourii. Spreads slowly to form dense colonies of 6-8" rounded evergreen
leaves. Late winter to early spring blooms are probably purply-pink on flowering stems 18-36" tall(see
pic). Used as an edging in the formal rose garden at the Botanical Garden in Novosibirsk. H: 6-10" W:
1-2' Zones 3-7. BERCRA091C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2549$$
Baptisia tinctoria
pg. 74
Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman' Tickseed. -15°F. A fantastic native species, from Illinois
south to Texas and across to Florida, this selection blooms all summer long and on into fall! The gold
flowers are medium-sized with an orange center and serrated petals. Green, lance-shaped, somewhat
hairy leaves form a low, bushy, compact mound. H: 12-15' Zones 5 - 9. CORPUB1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:338$
$
Coreopsis 'Sunshine Superman'
Corydalis
Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' PP18909. 5°F. Terra Nova. Soft Blue-green feather-like foliage with
large, soft yellow colored flowers in spikes above the foliage. Long blooming. A good highlight in shady
spots. Combines well with blue Hostas. Prefers moist humus rich, well-drained soils. May go dormant in
the heat of the summer. H: 7-10" W: 10-15" Zones 6-8. CORYCF 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2651$$
Delphinium
Delphinium exaltatum Tall Larkspur. -15°F. A blue-flowered delphinium for bright to average shade,
which is native to woodland glades from Alabama to Pennsylvania. Tall Larkspur is a large and vigorous
plant with grayish green leaves divided into 5 lobes with 3 teeth at the tip of each lobe. It produces
spikes of spurred blue flowers atop 3-6' stems from July to September. Unlike many hybrids, the foliage
Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'
pg. 75
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Disporum 'Night Heron' to Echinacea Conefections™ 'Coconut Lime'
Echinacea 'Rocky Top' seedlings to Heliopsis 'Summer Nights'
remains in good condition most of the summer, providing a welcome addition to the woodland edge or
bright shade border. Prefers average to rich soils with good drainage yet is quite drought tolerant once
established. Not recommended for clay soils. H: 5-6' W: 2-3' Zones 5 - 8. DELEXA1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$
$plantID:407$$
Disporum
Echinacea 'Flame Thrower'
Disporum cantoniense 'Night Heron' Fairy Bells. -15°F. This sleek, sophisticated perennial will add a
dramatic mystique to your landscape. In spring dark black-purple stems rise like asparagus from the soil,
reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet tall. Each lustrous stem develops gracefully arching side shoots, giving it
an exotic, bamboo-like appearance. In April-May clusters of pale, chartreuse-yellow flowers nestle
among the chocolate-purple leaves on each branch tip. By late May, the foliage matures to a lustrous
purple tinted deep green and shiny black-purple fruit replaces the flowers. Noted plant explorer, Daniel J.
Hinkley, made this intriguing selection from seed collected in Sichuan, China. It grows best in bright
open shade to half-day sun, but avoid hot afternoon sun. However, too much shade will fade the purple
coloring quickly and the stems will not stand upright. Provide well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil in an
area that receives regular summer watering. Although the stems and leaves are evergreen in milder areas,
they gradually decline as winter wears on and should be cut off to allow maximum impact from the new
shoots. Disporum cantoniense 'Night Heron' makes an unusual and dramatic statement as a container
plant or use it to create a vertical element in the perennial border. 5 x 4 feet. Zones 5-9. H: 4-5' W: 3-4'
Zones 5 - 9. DISCAN1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:413$$
Echinacea
Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top' Seedlings Tennessee Coneflower. -15°F. This selection from the
federally endangered species is one of the most beautiful and distinct coneflowers, despite the myriad
new introductions of late. It grows in a neater, tighter clump, with smaller, narrower, and distinctly hairy
leaves with a shorter overall height to about two feet. The hairy leaves impart a fuzzy, grayish cast to the
whole plant. The numerous ray flowers are pink and the petals are cheerfully upturned from the
horizontal, just the opposite of most E. purpurea cultivars, whose petals droop. H: 24-30" W: 18-24"
Late July bloom. Zones 5-8. ECHT01C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2621$$
Eryngium
Eryngium aquaticum Marsh Sea Holly Wetland Rattlesnake Master. -10°F. This perennial grows
2-3' tall and is topped with classic silvery blue sea holly flowers. It can be found in marshes and ditches
along the eastern sea board. It can be a great plant for sunny poorly drained areas making it a great
companion for pitcher plants. Will adapt well to average garden soils. H: 3-4' W: 1-3' Zones 6-8.
ERYAQU1C 1 gallon $15.00.
Eryngium yuccifolium
$$plantID:2620$$
Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master. -15°F. Definitely different! Imagine small golf balls on
stems rising from yucca-like spiky leaves, and you've got a pretty good idea of what this plant looks like!
Add the interesting common name, and you've got a major conversation piece! Rattlesnake Master is
native to the Eastern US and is very adaptable, growing in wet or dry soils, full sun to part shade.
Drought tolerant once established. H: 3-4' W: 2-3' Zones 5 - 9. ERYYUC1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:464$$
Echinacea 'Mac 'n Cheese'
Echinacea 'Flame Thrower' Coneflower. -25°F. Terra Nova. Early blooming and very reliable rebloomer with two toned flame orange and yellow orange flowers. 'Flame Thrower' has a full wellbranched habit which makes it great for the middle of the border, in a parking strip, or along a fence line.
Easy to grow and blooms all summer. Full sun, moderate moisture. H: 30-36" W: 36-40" Zones 4-9.
ECHX20AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:2633$$
Eupatorium
Eupatorium fistulosum Hollow Stem Joe Pye Weed. -25°F. Possibly the largest of the joe pye weeds.
This species separates itself from the others based on its massive flower size and hollow stems. The
flowers are a mauve-red-purple and are these enormous round-topped clusters. A butterfly magnet! Likes
wet feet, but does not need them. H: 5-8' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. EUPFIS1C 1 gallon $15.00.
Gentiana clausa
$$plantID:2622$$
Echinacea 'Mac 'n Cheese' Coneflower. -25°F. Terra Nova. This is an upright, well branched plant,
covered with golden yellow flowers that are 4-1/2" across. It's easy to grow in average soil with good
drainage. W: 18-24" Zones 4-9. ECHX21AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:2631$$
Eupatorium pupureum. -25°F. This species will tolerate the most shade of any joe pye weed. Found in
thickets and open woods. This joe pye weed has smaller purple flowers that are not as large as
fistulosum. H: 4-7' W: 3-4' Zones 4-8. EUPPUR1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2612$$
Echinacea 'Pink Poodle' Coneflower. -25°F. Terra Nova. Double pink flowers on this plant are 4 inches
wide and fluffy above strong well branched stems. W: 28-32" Zones 4-9. ECHX22AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:2640$$
Echinacea 'Pink Poodle'
Echinacea 'Tangerine Dream'. -25°F. Terra Nova. Massive numbers of clear orange flowers that are
4-1/2" across adorn this plant. The low branched habit fits well into any sunny landscape in mass or
mixed plantings. H: 30-36" W: 30-36" Zones 4-9. ECHX19AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:2608$$
Gentiana
Gentiana clausa Bottle Gentian. -35°F. Radiant blue flowers bloom in late summer and early fall.
Since the flowers never fully open, bees have to work their way through a narrow opening to get to the
nectar. After pollination the flower tips turn from white to purple to signal the nectar supply has come to
an end. Easy to grow in a average to moist shady garden. Sun can be tolerated as long as the soil is kept
moist. H: 15-20" W: 12-18" Zones 3-9. GENCLA1AA 4" pot $10.00.
Geranium 'Rozanne'
$$plantID:2619$$
Echinacea 'Tiki Torch' Coneflower. -25°F. Terra Nova. Ignite this flaming dream! Colossal 4-1/2"
spicy scented dark orange flowers explode and retain intense color for weeks on upright stems. H:
30-36" W: 18-24" Zones 4-9. ECHX24AA 4" Pot $12.00.
$$plantID:2639$$
Echinacea 'Tomato Soup' Coneflower. -25 F. Dazzling, large, tomato-red flowers cover this easy to
grow plant until frost. The plants exhibit excellent vigor and are well branched. H: 28-32" W: 28-32"
Zones 4-9. ECHX23AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:2641$$
Geranium
Geranium 'Rozanne'. -25°F. A strong grower with an ever-blooming and sprawling habit. The plant is
covered with large blue-purple flowers with pale blue eyes from early summer until frost. H: 15-18" W:
24-36" GERX04 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2465$$
Helenium
Echinacea 'Tangerine Dream'
Echinacea Big Sky™ After Midnight 'Emily Saul' PP18,768 Coneflower. -25°F. ItSaul Plants. This
new dwarf member of the popular Big Sky™ Series combines several distinctive features. Dark
magenta-purple flowers have wide, overlapping petals for a full, substantial presence. Blooms are
fragrant and have a black-red cone. For added drama, black stems contrast with the flowers and bluegreen foliage. Plants are well branched and compact, making it the perfect choice for containers or the
front of the flower border. H: 12-15" W: 10-12" Zones 4 - 8. ECHX14AA 4" pot $10.00.
Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer' Sneezeweed. -25°F. This great floriferous and low growing native
is very attractive in the garden and in flower arrangements. Its delightful brown spherical cones are
surrounded by a flowing fringe of bright yellow-reflexed petals looking like hundreds of yellow-skirted
dancers in motion. The foliage is compact and bushy. Tolerant of a wide variety of conditions, H.
flexuosum blooms from midsummer into fall. Native from Massachusettes to Florida. H: 18-24" W:
12-18" Zones 4 - 8. HELFLE02C 1 gallon $15.00.
Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer'
$$plantID:565$$
$$plantID:431$$
Echinacea purpurea Conefections™ 'Coconut Lime' PP18,617 Double White Coneflower. -25°F.
Arie Blom. A really different coneflower from the Netherlands, 'Coconut Lime' is the first doubleflowered white Echinacea! The center cone has become a lime green pompom with a skirt of white ray
flowers around the base. The plant habit is compact with lots of flowers, great for cutting and gardens
facing challenges from deer and drought! H: 30-36" W: 18-24" Zones 4 - 8. ECHX11C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:422$$
Heliopsis
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Nights' Perennial Sunflower. -25°F. North Creek Nursery. Foliage
has a red tinge and its flowers sit atop dark red stems. The flowers are a golden yellow, many have a
mahogany center and they are in bloom for 10 to 12 weeks starting in July. H: 3-4' W: 3-4' Zones 4-9.
HELHEL01C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2481$$
Echinacea 'Tiki Torch'
pg. 76
Heliopsis 'Summer Nights'
pg. 77
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Helleborus 'Janet Starnes' seedlings to Hemerocallis 'Warren Grove Mask'
Hemerocallis 'Warren Grove Tiger' to Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Helleborus
Helleborus argutifolius Janet Starnes seedlings. 5°F. If you like variegated plants, you'll love these.
The new foliage is almost white with a pink flush. As the foliage ages, it turns green with heavy white
speckling. These are seedlings, but they come true. One of those species that bloom on the previous
years' stems. The flowers are green and not very showy. These sell on sight! H: 18-24" W: 18-24" Zones
7 - 9. HELARG0D 2 gallon $20.00.
$$plantID:569$$
Hemerocallis 'Barnegat Bittersweet Eyes'
Helleborus foetidus Bear's Foot. -15°F. Deeply divided, dark, evergreen leaves form a mounded plant
about 18" high and wide. In February, clusters of pale green bell-shaped, nodding flowers appear as a
fountain over the foliage. This, as are most Hellebores, is very easy to grow. H: 18-24" W: 15-18" Zones
5-9. HELFOE01C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2658$$
Hemerocallis
Although Rarefind Nursery has offered daylilies in the past, Hank had a special interest in
offering plants that were not available elsewhere; truly, "Rarefinds". When he discovered Bill
had spent about 10 years hybridizing and selecting plants at his garden in Barnegat, he
decided to offer them in the 2010 catalog. Never tissue-cultured. The offerings below are all
divisions of the original stock plants.
Hemerocallis 'Barnegat Blue Eyes'
Hemerocallis 'Barnegat Bittersweet Eyes' daylily. -25°F. ('Carlotta' x 'Tigers Eye'). A. W. Smith reg.
1998. A bright orange 5” flower with a dramatic red eye pattern on a low growing plant for the front of
the border. 18" Flower spikes. Early mid-season. Dormant diploid. Zones 4-9. HEMX55C 1 Gallon,
1-2 fan $15.00.
$$plantID:2584$$
Hemerocallis 'Barnegat Blue Eyes' daylily. -25°F. ('Alpine Mist' x 'Janice Brown'). A. W. Smith
resistered 1997. A dramatic small cream flower with a contrasting blue-purple eye and strong green
throat. 4" blooms on 24" flower spikes. Mid season, dormant, diploid. Double divisions. Zones 4-9.
HEMX54C 1 gallon, 1-2 fans $15.00.
$$plantID:2575$$
Hemerocallis 'Warren Grove Tiger' daylily. -25°F. ('Bittersweet Holiday' x 'Tigerling'). A. William
Smith, registered 1998. Bright golden yellow flowers with a red-orange eye, this tall, well branched
selection stands out in the garden. 5-1/2" flowers on 34" flower scapes. Tetraploid. Mid-season. Zones
4-9. HEMX57C 1 gallon, 1-2 fan $15.00.
$$plantID:2578$$
Heuchera
A genus named for Johann von Heucher (1677-1747). It contains about 55 species of
evergreen and semi-evergreen perennials from woodland and rocky sites in North America.
The leaves of some forms are boldly veined and shaded or variegated, and make excellent
foliage plants. In most cases, flowers are not the real show here, but the blooms of some
varieties are quite colorful, usually pink or red. Along with many other gardeners, we've found
that heucheras with the species H.villosa in their background survive best in the heat and
humidity of the eastern US.
Hemerocallis 'Warren Grove Tiger'
Heuchera 'Electra' Gold Leaf Coral Bells. -25°F. Terra Nova. The only gold Heuchera that holds the
red vein color year round. Excellent clumping habit. Nice short white flowers. Seasonal color changes
from yellow to lime to tan. Shade to part shade. H: 6-8" W: 10-12" Zones 4-9. HEUX37 4" pot $12.00.
$
$plantID:2652$$
Heuchera 'Obsidian' Coral Bells. -25°F. Terra Nova. This plant is stunningly black and shiny with
smooth rounded leaves. It has a compact habit making it exceptional in masses in the garden or used in a
mixed container. It's a great performer which holds it's color all season. H: 8-12" W: 14-18" Zones 4-9.
HEUX36AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:2591$$
Heuchera 'Electra'
Heuchera villosa Primrose Path™ 'Bronze Wave' Coral Bells. -25°F. Charles and Martha Oliver.
This dark-leaved form is the largest of the heuchera grown at Primrose Path. The wavy-margined hairy
leaves are 6 to 8" across and make a clump about 24" across and 18" high. Two-foot wands of pinkishwhite flowers are produced from mid to late summer. This plant is a clone selected for vigor, habit, leaf
shape, and retention of good foliage color throughout the season. Great for the perennial border and
naturalizing. H: 18-24" W: 24-30" Zones 4 - 9. HEUVIL06C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:625$$
Hemerocallis 'Barnegat Lilac Time' daylily. -25°F. ('Gentle Shepherd' x 'Janice Brown'). A. W. Smith
registered 1997. A grayed –bluish-lavender flower with a good green throat. 5" blooms on 21” flower
spikes. Mid season, dormant, diploid. Zones 4-9. HEMX56C 1 gallon, 1-2 fan $15.00.
$$plantID:2577$$
Hemerocallis 'Guiniver's Eyes'
Hemerocallis 'Guiniver's Eyes' daylily. -25°F. ('Guinivers Gift' x 'Sweet Sugar Candy'). A. William
Smith, registered 2000. Small 3"pink, red-eyed flowers with green throats. Extremely vigorous plant
with 3-4 way branching and 20+ buds. 28" flower spikes in the early June season. Diploid. Double
divisions. Zones 4-9. HEMX62C 1 gallon, 1-2 fan $15.00.
Heucherella
Heucherella 'Alabama Sunrise' PPAF Foamy Bells. -25°F. Terra Nova. The chameleon of
Heucherellas: it changes its foliage color with the season. Spring to summer the deeply cut foliage is
gold with red veins. In late summer the leaves turn green with red veins and in the fall the older foliage
turns orange pink. 'Alabama Sunrise' has white flowers and does well in heat and humidity. A Heuchera
villosa hybrid. H: 10-12" W: 18-24" Zones 4-8. HEUZ07AA 4" pot $10.00.
Heuchera 'Bronze Wave'
$$plantID:2478$$
$$plantID:2583$$
Hemerocallis 'Gwyned's Wedding' daylily. -25°F. ('Exotic Echo' x 'Pumpkin Kid'). A. William Smith,
registered 1997. In bloom for Bill's daughter's wedding September 6, 1997, it blooms in both the late and
early season. Cream yellow 4-3/4" flowers with purple patterned eye zone and green throat on 23"
spikes. Dormant, diploid. Double divisions. Zones 4-9. HEMX61C 1 gallon, 1-2 fan $15.00.
$$plantID:2582$$
Hibiscus
Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy'. -25°F. Fleming Brothers. A compact, vigorous grower that offers huge plumpink flowers ranging from 3-4" in diameter up to dinner plate size. Individual flowers last only one day
but the plant produces one or more flowers daily from mid-summer to early fall. Dissected purplish
foliage is an additional attraction. H: 3-4' W: 2-3' Zones 4-9. HIBX04C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2486$$
Hemerocallis 'Gwyned's Wedding'
Hemerocallis 'Michel Smith' daylily. -25°F. ('Lauren Leah' x 'Wings of Chance'). A. William Smith,
registered 1998. Named for Bill's wife, this soft yellow 5" flower has a peach eye zone and green throat.
It is an early mid-season bloomer on a 28" flower scape with three branches and twenty blooms. Semievergreen. Diploid. Zones 4-9. HEMX59C 1 gallon, 1-2 fan $15.00.
$$plantID:2580$$
Hemerocallis 'Phillip Schumacher' daylily. -25°F. ('Bahama Butterscotch' x 'Tigger'). A. William
Smith, registered 2002. A 4" amber-orange, red-eyed flower on a well-branched 25" tall flower spike.
Named for Bill's good friend, an outstanding plantsman with a fabulous garden in Wallingford, PA.
Tetraploid. Mid season. Double divisions. Zones 4-9. HEMX60C 1 gallon, 1-2 fan $15.00.
$$plantID:2581$$
Hemerocallis 'Warren Grove Mask' daylily. -25°F. ('Wedding Band' x seedling). A. William Smith,
registered 1998. A large 6"bold flat flower with a big eye pattern and deep green throat. An early midseason bloomer on 25" flower scapes. Tetraploid. Early mid-season. Zones 4-9. HEMX58C 1 gallon,
1-2 fan $15.00.
$$plantID:2579$$
Hibiscus moscheutos Marsh Mallow. -15°F. Rose-Mallow. Definitely NOT a plant for the timid!
Dinner plate-sized blooms of pink make this Eastern US native a real showstopper! Plants may reach 6-8
feet in wet soil, or 3 feet in drier areas. Hardy hibiscus are slow to emerge, so underplant with Spring
ephemerals. We often have named selections or hybrids-please inquire. H: 5-6' W: 4-5' Zones 5 - 10.
HIBMOS01C 1 gallon $15.00.
Heucherella 'Alabama Sunrise' PPAF
$$plantID:651$$
Hosta
The ultimate plant for hardy foliage and the flowers can be pretty, too. Ours are grown in 1
quart to 3 gallon pots depending upon size and growth rate of the plant for at least a year
before sale, so they are substantial plants.
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'. -35°F. Put this on your must have list. The very distinct cup shaped
foliage has heavy corrugation and is slug resistant. White bell shaped flowers bloom in early summer.
Part shade to full shade. H: 14-18" W: 18-24" Zones 3-9. HOSX113C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2680$$
Hemerocallis 'Phillip Schumacher'
pg. 78
Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy'
pg. 79
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' to Hosta 'Praying Hands'
Hosta 'Red October' to Liatris pilosa - Grass leaf Gayfeather
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'. -35°F. Deckert. Like 'em small? This blue's for you. Very thick rounded
leaves (shaped like a mouse ear!) form a mound maybe a foot across at maturity. Lavender flowers on 6
inch scapes complete the package. Great for the rock garden or border edge in light shade. H: 7-9" W:
11-13" Zones 3 - 8. HOSX47B 2 quart $20.00.
Hosta 'Red October'. -35°F. A unique new Hosta with dark red petioles extending into narrow leaf
blades. Beautiful lavender flowers bloom in autumn. Makes an excellent ground cover, edging or
foundation plant. Part shade to full shade. H: 12-24" W: 9-12" Zones 3-9. HOSX87C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2679$$
$$plantID:661$$
Hosta 'Bobcat'. -25°F. Bill Meyer. Sport of 'Wolverine' found by Bill Meyer with wider white margins
and thicker leaves. May be a polyploid. Destined to remain in short supply for some time as tissue
culture has not proven reliable. H: 12-15" W: 36-40" Zones 4-9. HOSX109C 1 gallon $25.00.
Hosta 'Stiptease'. -35°F. Another unique hosta for your collection. The pointy ovate leaves have sharply
contrasting wide green edges with thin white margins outlining gold centers. Pale violet flowers bloom
on 30" scapes in late summer. Full sun to part shade. H: 12-24" W: 12-15" Zones 3-9. HOSX115C 1
gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2682$$
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta 'Fire Island'. -35°F. Brilliant yellow leaves are accented by light red petioles with red coloration
extending into the base of the leaves. Although the intensity of the foliage lessens into the summer, the
intense spring effect more than earns its keep in the garden. Lavender blooms top the clump in summer.
H: 10-14" W: 10-12" Zones 3-9. HOSX51C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:671$$
Hosta 'Fragrant King'. -35°F. Add a sparkling white border to the luxuriant dark green leaves of its
parent 'Fried Green Tomatoes' and you've got Fragrant King', a "grandsport" of 'Fragrant Bouquet'.
Forms fast-growing large clumps with creamy fragrant flowers. H: 20-24" W: 3-4' Zones 3 - 9.
HOSX60C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:675$$
Hosta 'Fragrant King'
Hosta 'Frosted Mouse Ears'. -25°F. This is a first rate dwarf size plant for the shaded garden featuring
thick bluish green leaves with creamy white margins that are only 2-1/2" long by 2-1/4" wide. Clusters
of purple flowers bloom in July on 12" scapes. Slow growth rate. H: 6-8" W: 18-20" Zones 4-9.
HOSX112C 1 gallon $20.00.
$$plantID:2664$$
Hosta 'Grand Tiara'. -35°F. This tetraploid form of 'Golden Tiara' has a wider and more pronounced
bright gold margin with a narrow dark green center. The leaves are also noticeably thicker than the
parent plant. Lavender flowers in midsummer. Rapidly grows into a nice mound. A real eye-catcher. H:
12-14" W: 34-36" Zones 3 - 8. HOSX53B 2 quart $15.00.
$$plantID:679$$
Hosta 'Harvest Dandy'. -25°F. Summers. A medium-sized plant with dark green, slightly shiny lance
shaped leaves with prominent veins. Notable for its profusion of lavender flowers with violet stripes on
deep purple scapes. A H. longipes hybrid. H: 18-24" W: 12-15" Zones 4 - 9. HOSX32C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:683$$
Hosta 'Grand Tiara'
Hosta 'June'. -35°F. NEO Plants Ltd.. This classic and classy sport of 'Halcyon' has a gold leaf with
feathered bluish-green edges. Foliage has great substance, so it doesn't look tattered late in the season.
Forms a medium-sized mound about 16 x 37". Blooms late July into mid-August with pale lavender
flowers on 24-inch scapes. H: 16-37' Zones 3 - 8. HOSX12C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2681$$
Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. -35°F. Aden. Can't grow Gunnera? Try this hosta. While the leaves may
not get 6 feet across, would you settle for a foot and a half? Foliage is light green in spring becoming
lighter in more sun. Leaves have outstanding substance. A very significant hosta. Sun-tolerant. H: 3-4'
W: 5-6' Zones 3 - 8. HOSX20C 1 gal. $15.00.
Hosta 'Sum and Substance'
$$plantID:709$$
Hosta 'Wide Brim'. -35°F. Low and wide, with great color and texture, 'Wide Brim' is bound to be a
standout in any planting. Leaves are deep green, heavily puckered, with very wide, irregular yellow to
cream margins. Increases rapidly. Because it doesn't get very tall, it goes well in front of the larger blues.
Pale lavender flowers. H: 18-24" W: 40-46" Zones 3 - 8. HOSX37C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:717$$
Hosta venusta. -35°F. Perfectly miniature variety all in scale, small pointed leaves, short scapes with
little purple flowers to about 8 inches tall. Foliage is low, about 3-4 inches, and clumps spread
reasonably fast, could be used for a small scale groundcover. Great rock garden plant, or for edge of
border. H: 8-10" W: 12-15" Zones 3-8. HOSX63AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:656$$
Hosta 'Wide Brim'
Iris
Iris cristata 'Dick Redfield' Crested Iris. -25°F. Redfield/(Schafer/Sacks). A very rare, unique and
beautiful clone with six "falls" instead of three. It appeared spontaneously as a seedling in garden of the
late gardening guru Dick Redfield of CT. It is a rich purple with a bright white signal which has a very
dark, almost black, halo. The frilly crests are yellow and white with lavender flecks on the side ridges.
It's also quite a vigorous grower. H: 3-5" W: 1-2' Zones 4-8. IRICRI02AA 4" pot $20.00.
$$plantID:2480$$
Iris cristata 'Tennessee White' Crested Iris. -35°F. A selection of our native Crested Iris, 'Tennessee
White' is a vigorous spreader and prolific bloomer, covering the fan-like foliage with brilliant white
flowers in spring, each accented with delicate yellow crests. It starts blooming earlier and lasts longer
than the other selections. A fabulous low maintenance groundcover for sun or part shade. H: 4-6" W:
12-15" Zones 3 - 9. IRICRI03AA 4" pot $10.00.
Hosta venusta
$$plantID:832$$
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Hosta 'Komodo Dragon'. -35°F. Heart shaped gray-green leaves form a impressive mound adorned
with pale lavender flowers in early summer. Light to medium shade. H: 28-32" W: 5-6' Zones 3-9.
$$plantID:2676$$
Iris fulva Copper Iris Fulvous Louisiana Iris. -5°F. This beardless, crestless iris produces tall coppery
red flowers in mid spring. A fast grower with long 18-24" iris leaves. Butterflies and hummingbirds love
this one. Prefers very moist soil like a pond or bog but can be nursed in average garden soil. Works well
in a mixed border planting. H: 30-40" W: 30-36" Zones 6-9. IRIFUL1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2607$$
Hosta 'Love Pat'. -35°F. This superior Hosta selection has quilted textured, thick blue leaves topped by
pale lavender flowers in early summer. Makes and excellent specimen plant. Filtered light shade. H:
22-26" W: 18-22" Zones 3-9. HOSX118C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2677$$
Hosta 'June'
Hosta 'Mississippi Delta'. -35°F. An outstanding plant with horizontally displayed large, deeply veined,
blue-gray leaves. White flower scapes branch above the foliage. Light to medium shade. H: 24-30" W:
5-6' Zones 3-9. HOSX116C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2675$$
Hosta 'Pineapple Punch'. -35°F. The long, narrow pointed, green leaves with wavy creamy yellow
margins make this a striking addition to the garden. The flowers are light lavender. Part shade to full
shade. H: 15-20" W: 12-15" Zones 3-9. HOSX110C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2678$$
Iris prismatica Slender Blue Flag. -35°F. Denizen of swamps and damp places, this Eastern US native
has lovely violet to blue flowers with yellow markings in early summer. When comfortable, the grasslike green stems and leaves will spread into a large colony. H: 20-24" W: 10-12" Zones 3 - 8.
IRIPRIAA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:835$$
Iris cristata 'Dick Redfield'
Liatris
Liatris microcephala Small-Headed Blazing Star. -15°F. This Liatris is the rock garden version.
Relatively small at 2 feet, it has fine, grass-like leaves and dainty lavender flowers in late summer and
fall. Native to the Southeastern US, it likes full sun or a little bit of shade, and is tolerant of drought and
poor soil. H: 18-24" Zones 5 - 8. LIAMIC1AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:913$$
Hosta 'Praying Hands'. -35°F. Williams. Like no other hosta; definitely a collector's item. Upright,
narrow, tightly folded leaves resemble hands folded in prayer. Dark green leaves are heavily rippled with
very narrow, gold margins. Leaves have a matte finish above but are folded, revealing their shiny undersides. Lavender flowers on 18 inch scapes are abundant in late summer. H: 14-18" W: 6-8" Zones 3 - 8.
Liatris pilosa Shaggy Blazing Star, Grass-leaf Gayfeather. -25°F. This native species grows in open
woodlands or borders and along edges of salt marshes and dune hollows. The purple flowers, beloved by
butterflies bloom from August until October. The foliage has a fine texture H: 1-4' Zones 5-9.
LIAPIL1AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2636$$
$$plantID:702$$
Hosta 'Praying Hands'
pg. 80
Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'
pg. 81
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Liatris punctata - Dotted Blazing Star to Parthenium integrifolium
Parthenium integrifolium to Rhexia mariana alba
Liatris punctata Dotted Blazing Star. -25°F. Very drought tolerant and great for xeriscapes. Native to
the Great Plains and foothills of CO and NM. The late blooming purple flowers are a favorite for
butterflies. H: 12-18" W: 8-12" Zones 4 - 8. LIAPUN01 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2626$$
Lilium
Lilium sargentiae Sargent's Lily. -25°F. 2000 Dan Hinkley introduction. Pure white trumpet shaped
flowers top this regal 6 foot tall lily in late June and July and fill the air with intoxicating perfume. Does
best in slightly acidic soils with good winter drainage. Originated in China. H: 68-72" Zones 5 - 8.
LILSARC 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2602$$
Lilium superbum Turk's Cap Lily. -15°F. This majestic lily is occasionally seen along roadsides here
in Central New Jersey, growing in rich soil near edges of wetlands. The petals of the nodding, spotted,
orange and yellow flowers recurve, inspiring the name Turk's Cap. Native to eastern North America from
NH south to GA and AL. This is the tallest of the native American lilies, typically growing 4-6 feet tall.
Lance-shaped leaves are arranged in whorls around the stems. Best in consistently moist, humusy soils.
H: 4-6' W: 1-2' Zones 5 - 8. LILSUPAA small bulb $15.00.
$$plantID:918$$
Lobelia
Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes'. -40°F. Very vigorous lobelia. Deep maroon foliage gives
way to olive green and maroon highlights. Vibrant red flowers remain a humming bird favorite. Grows
2-3' tall in full sun to part shade. Tolerates wet feet. H: 2-3' Zones 2-8. LOBCAR02 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2610$$
Maianthemum
Maianthemum canadense Wild Lily of the Valley Canada Mayflower. -45°F. This native woodlander
is a creeping ground-cover with small white flowers in early summer. Very dainty, only a few inches tall
but lovely when mixed with sedges or creeping phlox. It grows in moist, rich to dry, sandy woods and
clearings. An underrated and underused gem of the forest. H: 4-6" Zones 2-8. MAICAN1 4" pot
$10.00.
$$plantID:2650$$
Marshallia
Mitella diphylla
Marshallia grandiflora Barbara's Buttons. -15°F. A cute name for a delightful plant! Small pink
bachelor's button-type flowers appear in midsummer on 18" stalks above 12" clumps of glossy evergreen
leaves. Plant them in sun or light shade, in moist fertile soil, and if happy they'll self-seed. Native to
sunny stream banks and bogs in the Southeastern US. H: 8-12" Zones 5 - 9. MARGRAAA 4" pot
$10.00.
$$plantID:1083$$
Mitella
Mitella diphylla Bishop's Cap. -25°F. This native from the Saxifrage family makes its habitat in beech
and boreal forests on moss-covered rock outcroppings in just a few inches of rich soil. The common
name comes from the delicate, white-fringed flowers that resemble a miter, the cap a Bishop wears.
Blooms appear in spring and grow 12-18 inches on slender smooth stems. The foliage remains green
throughout the summer. The leaves resemble maple and stay low to the ground. Partial to full shade in
moist soil rich in humus. In masses, it makes a good, low growing groundcover H: 12-18' W: 12-18'
Zones 4 - 8. MITDIPAA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:1084$$
Pachysandra procumbens
Phlox
Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' Smooth Phlox. -25°F. Shaefer/Sacks. Striking new variegated smooth
phlox which is vigorous, can take full sun without bleaching, also does well in part shade. The
variegation is soft grey green and white in the sun, more cream in the shade. H: 15-18" W: 18-24" Zones
Zones 4-7. PHLGLA02B 2 quart pot $15.00.
$$plantID:2654$$
Phlox pilosa 'Lavender Cloud' Downy Phlox. -25°F. Vigorous grower that is very floriferous with
lavender flowers. Wonderfully scented flowers. H: 12-15" W: 12-15" Zones 4-8. PHLPIL1 1 gallon
$15.00.
Parthenium integrifolium
$$plantID:2464$$
Pogonia
Pogonia ophioglossoides. -25°F. Rose Pogonias are small pink orchids, bearing one to three flowers in
early to mid summer that smell like raspberries. These native plants are being threatened by invasive
non-native species and unfortunately much of their native habitat has been destroyed. They grow in
acidic boggy conditions. H: 3-6" Zones 4-9. POGOPH1AA 3" pot $20.00.
$$plantID:2666$$
Marshallia grandiflora
$$plantID:1122$$
Lilium superbum
performs better in northern gardens, but is native to the Eastern US as far as Texas and Georgia. Reaches
2-4 feet high in dry to average soil. H: 2-4' Zones 3 - 8. PARINT1C 1 gallon $15.00.
Pachysandra
Polemonium
Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' Jacob's Ladder. -35°F. This perennial has beautifully
variegated and fine textured foliage that forms a low growing mound. In early summer an explosion of
pink buds open to reveal small pale blue flowers. Should be planted in part shade. May need to be cut
back after flowering to rejuvenate the foliage. Zones 3-7. POLREP2C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2634$$
Porteranthus (Gillenia)
Porteranthus (Gillenia) trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion' Bowman's Root. -25°F. Great selection of the
normally white flowered native. It was introduced by the Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware, and we are
thrilled to finally be able to offer it, thanks to a breakthrough in propagation! Porteranthus 'Pink
Profusion' has clear pink flowers that are held daintily above reddish leaves on deep red stems. The best
part is the way the flowers shimmer in a light breeze, as though they will take flight at any moment. H:
24-30" W: 2-3' Zones 4-9. GILLTRI3AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:1178$$
Pulmonaria
Pogonia ophioglossoides
Pulmonaria longifolia 'E.B. Anderson'. -35°F. Sprays of deep blue flowers emerge in early spring over
the narrow silvery-spotted leaves. Unlike many lungworts, they hold up well in summer heat to look
good for a long time. This deer-resistant perennial likes shade and will tolerate just about any kind of
soil. H: 6-8" W: 15-18" Zones 5-7. PULLON02C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2487$$
Pycnanthemum
Pycnanthemum hyssopifolium (flexuosum?) Mountain Mint. -35°F. Superb species and prostrate
clone of this aromatic native. Minty aroma, on a fine-textured plant with needle-like leaves. Fluffy heads
of tiny white flowers in late summer attract innumerable beneficial predatory insects. Best grown in full
sun it is quite drought tolerant and will slowly spread to form a dense colony, excellent when used as a
ground cover. H: 6-8" W: 18-24" Zones 3 - 9. PYCHYSC 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:1194$$
Pachysandra procumbens Allegheny Spurge. -25°F. Little used or known American native ground
cover. Not to be confused with the Japanese species. Loose semi-evergreen foliage is mottled, and new
spring growth is beautiful with fragrant 2 inch white flowers. Much more delicate and appropriate for the
woodland garden. H: 6-8" W: 1-2' Zones 4-8. PACPRO1AA 4" pot $10.00. PACPRO1C 1 gallon
$15.00.
$$plantID:2657$$
Parthenium
Phlox 'Triple Play'
Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion'
Rhexia
Rhexia mariana alba White Maryland Meadowbeauty. -15°F. An upright native perennial that
frequently spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies. The opposite leaves are elongated, three- nerved,
with toothed margins. The four petaled, pink to lavender or occasionally white flowers are 1-2 inches in
diameter and are produced from June to October in small clusters near the top of the plant. The yellow to
orange anthers in the center of the flowers are showy. Best in full sun in moist to normal soil. H: 12-18'
W: 24-36' Zones 5 - 8. RHEMAR1AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:1202$$
Parthenium integrifolium Wild Quinine. -35°F. Uncommon in the wild, wild quinine's clusters of pure
white flowers bloom for a month or more in June and July. Deep green crinkly leaves are another asset,
enhancing companions such as Echinacea, Liatris and Monarda. Likes full sun to light shade, and
Parthenium integrifolium
pg. 82
Pycnanthemum hyssopifolium
pg. 83
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Rhexia virginica to Sabatia kennedyana
Salvia 'Purple Knockout' to Sarracenia alata
Rhexia virginica Handsome Harry. -35°F. A cousin to R. mariana, this has an almost square stem that
may be hairy or almost hairless and up to three feet tall with toothed leaves that can be ovate or elliptical
and have 3 (sometimes 5) prominent veins. The flower petals are a rich pink or purple blooming from
August until frost. There are eight prominent stamens with yellow anthers. It is native from Ontario to
Florida. In the wild is found in sandy, wet places, but adapts perfectly well to normal garden conditions.
H: 2-3' Zones 3 - 9. RHEVIR1AA 4" pot $10.00.
Salvia
Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout'. -5°F. This beautiful native grows in sunny dry sites and can be used
as a ground cover. In mid-summer small, light purple flowers adorn the deep burgundy purple foliage
that grows close to the ground in tight rosettes. Drought tolerant once established. H: 15-18" W: 12-15"
Zones 6 to 9. SALLYR2AA 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2616$$
$$plantID:1203$$
Sarracenia
Rodgersia
Rhexia virginica
Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub'. -15°F. We originally acquired this about 10 years ago from Kelly
Dodson's former Reflective Gardens in Poulsbo, WA and it has performed very well for us. It keeps the
bronze/purple leaf coloration much better than the straight species. With(lots of) moisture, partial shade
and a rich soil, this plant can be quite dramatic in the landscape, growing to 5' wide with large pinnate
leaves for a bold textural effect. H: 54-60" W: 30-36" Zones 5-9. RODPOD1C 1 gallon $15.00.
RODPOD1D 2 gallon $20.00.
$$plantID:2656$$
Rohdea
Rohdea japonica
Rohdea japonica Nippon or Sacred Lily. -5°F. Called omoto in Japan, from whence it hails. An
evergreen perennial with striking wide, leathery, deep-green leaves. Foliage is thick, forming a vaseshaped clump reaching up to 1' tall with a 2' spread. Plants very slowly increase by offsets to form a
colony. Small white flowers lead to attractive clusters of crimson berries. Needs partial shade to shade,
likes good drainage. A great evergreen companion for rhododendrons. H: 12-15" W: 1-2' Zones 6 - 9.
RHPJAP01C 1 gallon $20.00.
$$plantID:1905$$
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstsonne' Cutleaf Coneflower. -15°F. Many native American plants have
been adopted by European gardeners, selected for superior characteristics, and then returned to the US.
"Herbstsonne" means "Autumn Sun" in German. With full sun and consistent moisture, it may reach up
to 7 feet tall, flowering in mid to late Summer. Gorgeous combined with Joe-Pye weed or ironweed!
Zones 5 - 8. RUDHNNC 1 gal. $15.00.
Pitcher plants (Sarracenia spp.) are one of the most common carnivorous plants in North
America. Carnivorous plants have evolved to catch insects to supplement their diet, due to the
low nutrient and mineral content of the acidic bogs where they grow. Pitcher plants are
herbaceous perennials which have modified leaves resembling tubes or "pitchers", allowing
insects to enter, become trapped and ultimately digested. Because pitcher plants use the
insects as their source of nutrition, DO NOT FEED YOUR PLANTS!! Sarracenias are native
to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. with S. purpurea extending well into Nova Scotia,
proving their hardiness for almost anyone's garden. They are easy to grow and can be grown
outside year round as long as they are able to go dormant and rest for the winter. Large plastic
or ceramic pots are a favorite way to grow pitcher plants. They allow you to include many
companions such as mosses, sedges, and orchids. Sarracenia grow in very moist, sandy and
peaty soil. Typically, close to a 50/50 ratio of sand to peat moss is appropriate. If the weight of
your container is a concern, perlite can be used in place of sand, but peat moss is the critical
ingredient. All these ingredients are readily available at your neighborhood garden center.
Pitcher plants are happiest in full sun. At least 6 to 8 hours of full sun daily is best. All
carnivorous plants require constant moisture, low ph, and mineral-free water. Rain water is
generally your best friend. Without rain, a common occurrence here in NJ, distilled water is
your next best bet. Under no circumstance, should you allow your bog or your plants to dry
out. Pitcher plants do not recover from drying out, they die! All of our plants here at RareFind
are seed grown or from tissue culture (t.c.). We never, ever collect or dig plants from the wild!
Sarracenia 'Dixie Lace'
Sarracenia 'Love Bug'
$$plantID:1908$$
Rudbeckia maxima
Rudbeckia maxima Great Coneflower. -15°F. Impress friends and neighbors with your gardening
prowess! (It's actually easy to grow.) This Central and Southern US native has huge powder-blue leaves
are clustered in 2 to 3 foot wide clumps of basal foliage. Flower spikes bearing large deep gold flowers
with dark "cone" centers appear in June and July. May reach up to 8 feet tall, but generally around 4 feet.
H: 6-8' W: 1-2' Zones 5 - 9. RUDMAXC 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:1909$$
Rudbeckia missouriensis Missouri Coneflower. -15°F. Large flowered black eyed susan with mounds
of fuzzy leaves and bright yellow flowers. This species does not have spreading tendencies that R.
'Goldsturm' has. A fresh new look for black eyed susans. H: 2-3' W: 1-2' Zones 5-8. RUDMOU1 1
gallon $15.00.
Sarracenia 'Dixie Lace' Pitcher Plant. -15°F. UNC hybrid, this has shorter pitchers, to about 10
inches. This colorful selection is veined in red with a yellow background and has a hood that all but
closes over the mouth, like a canopy. More numerous small red flowers in spring. H: 8-10" W: 8-10"
Zones 5 - 9. SARRX1AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1937$$
Sarracenia 'Mardi Gras'
Sarracenia 'Ladybug' Pitcher Plant. -15°F. This UNC hybrid has short, stout pitchers with white
windows that give you a peek into its parentage. The tubes are mostly red to maroon with green at the
base and a rather unique hood. The hood almost completely covers the tube opening without looking
identical to S. minor. This is one of our favorites. Reddish-maroon flowers on this one in April. H: 8-10"
W: 8-10" Zones 5-9. SARRX9AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1939$$
$$plantID:2627$$
Rudbeckia subtomentosum 'Henry Eilers'
Rudbeckia subtomentosum 'Henry Eilers' Perennial Sunflower. -25°F. Unique finely quilled true
yellow flowers atop green basal leaves. The leaves are sweetly scented with a subtle vanilla fragrance.
Flowering stalks begin in June and reach full flower August through September. Larry Lowman of
Ridgecrest Nursery in Wynne, Arkansas graciously gave us this marvelous plant. It was collected from a
railroad prairie remnant in southern Illinois and named for the man who found it. H: 4-5' W: 2-3' Zones
4-8. RUDSUB01 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2463$$
Sabatia
Sarracenia 'Love Bug' Pitcher Plant. -15°F. This UNC hybrid has ruffled, widely flared hoods, not
quite covering the tube opening like 'Mardi Gras'. The tubes are green and deep red with some less
apparent veination. Like the rest of these new hybrids, red flowers in spring. H: 8-10" W: 8-10" Zones 5
- 9. SARRX3AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1940$$
Sarracenia 'Mardi Gras' Pitcher Plant. -15°F. This UNC hybrid has green pitchers with a wide, flat,
and ruffly lid, that almost covers the opening. The tubes will be heavily veined in green, white, and red.
Early spring flowers in red for this one as well. Zones 5 - 9. SARRX4AA 4" pot $15.00.
Sarracenia 'Red Bug'
$$plantID:1941$$
Sabatia kennedyana Plymouth Gentian, Sea Pink. -25°F. This is an endangered native species that
forms colonies along the shores of coastal plain ponds from Nova Scotia south to South Carolina. Large,
fragrant, stunning, pink daisy like flowers are born on tall stems from July to mid-September. The pink
petals surround a yellow center bordered with red. Grows in sunny wetlands and boggy areas. H: 18-24"
W: 1-2' Zones 4-9. SABKEN1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2665$$
Sarracenia 'Red Bug' Pitcher Plant. -15°F. This is a hybrid pitcher plant introduction from the North
Carolina Botanical Gardens. An amazing vigorous selection, 'Red Bug' produces red narrow cobra-like
pitchers on 8-inch clumps. Numerous small red flowers in Spring. H: 6-8" W: 6-8" Zones 5 - 9.
SARRX5AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1942$$
Sarracenia alata Pale Pitcher Plant. -15°F. These upright, green pitchers with red veination, or
sometimes no veination, can be thirty inches tall. The pointed lids are held relatively close to the mouth
and have a wide neck. This species has pale yellow to almost white flowers in spring. H: 24-30" W:
15-18" Zones 5 - 9. SARRAL1AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1925$$
Sabatia kennedyana
pg. 84
Sarracenia alata
pg. 85
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Sarracenia flava to Sarracenia x wrigleyana 'Scarlet Belle'
Sarracenia x wrigleyana 'Scarlet Belle' to Silphium trifoliatum
Sarracenia flava Yellow Pitcher Plant. One of the most vigorous species, this tall grower can be found
from Virginia south to the gulf coastal regions of western Florida. Large Yellow flowers are some of the
first to bloom in the spring. H: 24-36" W: 12-15" SARFLA1 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1926$$
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok' Double Flowered White-Topped Pitcher Plant. A sterile tetraploid
selection of S.leucophylla, with very tall pitchers that are green with white veination. The mouth, lid,
and even the upper portion of the tube show off these heavy white veins, which in some cases can also
be dark maroon. The flowers of this cultivar are red, but dramatically different, with a double set of
sepals. H: 24-36" W: 15-18" Zones 5 - 9. SARRLE1AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1928$$
Sarracenia flava
nature of its other parent, S. psittacina, which also contributes to its parrot like pitchers. Another red
flowering hybrid, this one is a strong grower and tube producer. SARRX6AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1936$$
Sedum
Sedum ternatum Woodland Stonecrop. -25°F. A native, mat forming perennial with glossy succulent
evergreen foliage. In May it's covered with starry white flowers. Unlike other Sedums, it prefers to have
partial shade and moist soil. H: 2-4" W: 2-4' Zones 4 - 8. SEDTER1 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2638$$
Senecio
Sarracenia leucophylla x oreophila Pitcher Plant. Tall 10-12" upright pitchers similar to leucophylla.
Chartreuse tubes with red venation and white pattern markings on upper portion of hood area. Orangered flowers in May-June. SARRLE2AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:2699$$
Senecio aureus Golden Groundsel, Golden Ragwort. -25°F. BIG dark green, shiny leaves make a
dramatic groundcover in moist shady areas, and the golden yellow daisy flowers in May are bright and
colorful. Self-seeds readily when happy. H: 1-3' W: 1-2' Zones 4 - 9. SENAUR1C 1 gal. $15.00.
Sedum ternatum
$$plantID:1952$$
Sarracenia minor Hooded Pitcher Plant. The top of this plant is folded over the pitcher and has
translucent windows. Flowers yellow. H: 10-15" W: 6-8" SARRMI1AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1929$$
Sarracenia psittacina Parrot Pitcher Plant. The hood of this decumbent pitcher plant has a vague
similarity to a parrot's beak. The only other true low, prostrate member of the genus. This one has dark
red flowers and will retain previous years leaves longer, just like S. purpurea. H: 6-8" W: 12-15"
SARRPS1AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1931$$
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok'
Sarracenia purpurea Purple Pitcher Plant. -35°F. Our NJ native. Low prostrate pitchers that have red
to maroon veins with a green background. Red flowers in early spring. This is the only pitcher plant to
intentionally hold water. H: 6-8" W: 12-15" Zones 3 - 9. SARRPU1AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1932$$
Sarracenia rubra 'All Green' Green Sweet Pitcher Plant. S. rubra ssp. gulfensis 'All Green',
discovered by Jim Bockowski, is essentially a rubra without red pigment. We like to say they are
anthocyanin-free. This makes the tubes and flowers a fluorescent greenish-yellow. Other than that, this
plant grows like a typical rubra, with lots of tubes and flowers. SARRRU3AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1933$$
Sarracenia minor
Sarracenia x moorei Pitcher Plant. A primary hybrid of leucophylla and flava. Very tall 24-30" slender
pitchers with a base color of green often suffused with strong red coloration on the upper portion of the
tube and in the hood area while still showing off the whites of the leucophylla parent. Orange-red
flowers in May-June. SARRX15AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:2698$$
Sarracenia x areolata Pitcher Plant. A primary hybrid of leucophylla and alata. Very tall 20-24"
narrow green tubes. Ranging degrees of red and orange venation on the hood and around the neck of the
pitcher. Finally showing the classic leucophylla trait with white coloration in the hood on the late
summer pitchers. Orange-red flowers in May-June. SARRX17AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:2701$$
Sarracenia x mitchelliana Mitchell's Pitcher Plant. S. leucophylla x S. purpurea. This is a naturally
occurring cross between S. leucophylla and S. purpurea. The pitchers are heavily veined with colorful,
ruffled hoods. It would not be uncommon to see pinks and reds mixed in with white tops and windows,
blending into green bases. However, these plants will be much shorter than S. leucophylla because of the
S. purpurea parent. Typical red to maroon flowers in April. SARRX7AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1935$$
$$plantID:2684$$
Silphium
We can't think of a better introduction to Silphium than to quote Aldo Leopold writing about a
country graveyard in Wisconsin, in Sand County Almanac: "Heretofore unreachable by scythe
or mower, this yard-square relic of original Wisconsin gives birth, each July, to a man-high
stalk of compass plant or cutleaf Silphium, spangled with saucer-sized yellow blooms
resembling sunflowers. It is the sole remnant of this plant along this highway, and perhaps the
sole remnant in the western half of our county. What a thousand acres of Silphium looked like
when they tickled the bellies of the buffalo is a question never again to be answered, and
perhaps not even asked. . . . "When I passed the graveyard again on 3 August, the fence had
been removed by a road crew, and the Silphium cut. It is easy now to predict the future; for a
few years my Silphium will try in vain to rise above the mowing machine, and then it will die.
With it will die the prairie epoch. . . "If I were to tell a preacher of the adjoining church that
the road crew has been burning history books in his cemetery, under the guise of mowing
weeds, he would be amazed and uncomprehending. How could a weed be a book? This is one
little episode in the funeral of the native flora, which in turn is one episode in the funeral of
the floras of the world. Mechanized man, oblivious of floras, is proud of his progress in
cleaning up the landscape on which, willy-nilly, he must live out his days. It might be wise to
prohibit at once all teaching of real botany and real history, lest some future citizen suffer
qualms about the floristic price of his good life."
Senecio aureus
Silphium connatum
Silphium connatum Virginia Cup Plant. -25°F. This bold West Virginia cousin of the Cup Plant has
huge perfoliate leaves surrounding square stems. Single gold sunflowers tower over just about everything
from mid June to August. Tough and durable! Bold display is enough to capture the attention of birds
and butterflies alike. H: 8-10' W: 2-4' Zones 4 - 8. SILCOND 2 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:1957$$
Sarracenia psittacina
Senecio smalli Southern Ragwort. This is a wonderful butterfly host plant, providing a place for
butterflies to lay their eggs and a food source for emerging caterpillars. Masses of bright yellow flowers
bloom in mid spring on 1-1.5 ft stems and are visited by beetles, bees and Skipper butterflies. It forms an
evergreen rosette of long-petioled, deeply-serated leaves. Native to most of the US. SENSMA1C 1
gallon $15.00.
Sarracenia x readii Pitcher Plant. A primary hybrid of leucophylla and rubra. Upright 6-8" greenish
red tubes after the rubra parent. White and red venation and markings in the upper tube and hood areas.
As with any rubra, the late summer pitchers will be more showy, but worth the wait. Dark red flowers
more numerous than other leuco hybrids in May-June. SARRX16AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:2700$$
Silphium terebinthinaceum Prairie Dock. -25°F. With leaves like small elephant ears and flowers
literally as high as an elephant's eye, Prairie Dock is a truly unique plant. Masses of yellow sunflowerlike blooms appear on giant stalks in late summer for a month or longer. Very long-lived, individual
plants are known to flourish for decades. It thrives in clay, rich loam and damp sandy soils, in full sun.
As with all silphiums, birds love the seeds. H: 6-8' W: 3-4' Zones 4 - 8. SILTER1C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:1961$$
Sarracenia x swaniana Pitcher Plant. A primary hybrid of purpurea and minor. It has short 4-6" tubes
with the habit of purpurea and the semi-closed hood of minor. They take on a rich reddish hue during the
season and some faint windows become visible as the plants mature. Orange-red flowers in May-June.
SARXSW1AA 4" Pot $15.00.
$$plantID:2667$$
Silphium trifoliatum Whorled Rosinweed. -15°F. A very attractive Silphium with lance-shaped leaves
in whorls of 3 or 4. Lovely purplish stems hold panicles of 1-2 inches single yellow sunflower-like
flowers. Prefers rich well-drained soils, but very tough and adaptable. Occurs in wooded borders, shaded
creek valleys, and dry, open woods H: 3-5' W: 2-3' Zones 5 - 8. SILTRID 2 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:1962$$
Sarracenia purpurea
pg. 86
Sarracenia x wrigleyana 'Scarlet Belle' Pitcher Plant. This is a naturally-occurring hybrid betwen S.
leucophylla and S. psittacina and will again, exhibit the characteristics of both of its parents. White tubes
with red veins like its parent but less than half the height of S. leucophylla because of the horizontal
pg. 87
PERENNIALS:
PERENNIALS:
Solidago flexicaulis 'Variegata' to Spiranthes 'Chadds Ford'
Stylophorum diphyllum to Tiarella 'Wissahickon'
Solidago
Say "goldenrod," and many people think of an aggressive plant that is said to cause hay fever.
Yes, some ARE weedy, but many others are not, and none of them are major sources of windborne pollen. (Ragweed is the real culprit!) European gardeners have valued goldenrod for
decades, and American gardeners are slowly becoming appreciative as well. Goldenrods are
easy to grow, great for dry to moist soils in sunny areas. The clump-formers are well-behaved
in gardens, and the spreading types make good groundcovers for difficult sites.
Solidago flexicaulis 'Variegata'
Solidago flexicaulis 'Variegata' Zig Zag Goldenrod, Broadleaf Goldenrod. -25°F. By nature a
woodland species, this is a good selection for semi-shaded areas with its wide, yellow splashed foliage
but will also do fine in full sun. A distinguishing feature of zigzag goldenrod is that the typical yellow
flowers are in the leaf axils - a group emerges just above each leaf on the upper part of the stem. In most
other goldenrods, the flowers occur at the ends of the stems. Sometimes the stem zig zags from leaf to
leaf. Stays in a good-natured clump and doesn't run like many other species. It blooms from early
September to mid-October. The species is native to most of the eastern half of the US. Goldenrod pollen
is too heavy to become airborne so it does NOT cause allergies. H: 2-3' W: 1-2' Zones 4 - 8.
SOLFLE1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:1967$$
Solidago rigida
Solidago rigida Stiff Goldenrod. -35°F. You would find this native perennial typically in open woods,
glades, thickets and prairies throughout the Eastern US and Canada, except for the Deep South. It
features tiny, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers borne in dense, erect, flat-topped terminal clusters atop
stiff, broad-leaved hairy stems in clumps typically growing 3-5 feet tall. Individual flowers (to half-inch
diameter) attractive to bees and butterflies, are larger than those of most other goldenrods and bloom late
summer to early autumn. The large softly hairy leaves are attractive all summer, turning a dusty rose in
autumn. Site this plant in full sun to partial shade, with well-drained soils, dry to moderate moisture.
Zones 3 - 8. SOLRIGD 2 gal. $15.00.
Stylophorum
Stylophorum diphyllum Wood Poppy, Celandine Poppy. -25°F. For a spot with shady and moist
woodland conditions, try this lovely poppy that is native to the Eastern US. Unlike its flamboyant
Oriental cousins, the wood poppy's beautifully cut leaves do not disappear, leaving you with a hole to
fill. Fuzzy buds followed by 2-inch wide single petaled flowers of bright yellow appear in early Spring
for approximately 4-8 weeks, but flowering may continue intermittently throughout the summer. H:
15-18" W: 15-18" Zones 4 - 8. STYDIP1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:1987$$
Thelypteris
Thelypteris palustris Marsh Fern. -35°F. This native perennial fern has erect compound leaves about
1-2' tall and 4-7" across. Dense colonies of leaves are often produced from spreading rhizomes. It prefers
full sun to light shade and wet sandy acidic soil. However; it readily adapts to other kinds of soils.
Unlike other ferns it does not like excessive shade. H: 1-2' Zones 3-9. THEPAL1 4" pot $10.00.
Stylophorum diphyllum
$$plantID:2646$$
Thermopsis
Thermopsis caroliniana var. villosa Carolina Lupine. -35°F. A large yellow flowering perennial that
closely resembles Baptisia or Lupine. Yellow June flowers followed by clean, green foliage all summer.
Lovely, easy native that lasts for years. H: 40-48" Zones 3-9. THEVIL1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2615$$
Thermopsis chinensis 'Sophia'. -15°F. North Creek Nursery. A hardy perennial that erupts in a
profusion of brilliant yellow flower spikes in early spring with tulips and daffodils. This compact
perennial maintains a neat and tidy habit through the entire growing season and is better behaved than
our native Carolina Lupine. It prefers to be planted in the full sun, tolerates drought and dry soils, and
deserves a place in a garden of any size. Named for the daughter of Dan and Becky Long. H: 15-20" W:
18-24" Zones 5-8. THECHI1C 1 gallon $15.00.
Thermopsis chinensis 'Sophia'
$$plantID:2471$$
$$plantID:1968$$
Solidago speciosa Showy Goldenrod. -45°F. Foot long yellow rods and purple stems set this apart from
other goldenrods. Late summer flowers are an important nectar source for butterflies. Great care free
native for the mixed border. H: 30-36" W: 18-24" Zones 2-9. SOLSPE1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2668$$
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Solidago uliginosa
Solidago stricta Wand Goldenrod. -15°F. Tall slender yellow wands to 72". Fine in sandy pine barrens
as well as wet meadows. A great tall accent that begins to bloom in October with flowers at the top 10"
of the scape. A distinctive trait is the adpressed leaves that lie flat against the flowering stem. H: 5-6'
Zones 5-9. SOLSTR1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2603$$
Solidago uliginosa Bog Goldenrod. -25°F. Unlike most other goldenrods, this one likes it wet! While
happy in bogs, it can also adapt to drier conditions as well, making this a useful plant for sites which are
intermittently wet, such as detention basins. Typical golden yellow flowers bloom August through
September. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 4 - 8. SOLULID 2 gal. $15.00.
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$$plantID:1971$$
Tiarella 'Mystic Mist' PPAF Variegated Foamflower. -25°F. Terra Nova. Bred for vigor, this beautiful
Tiarella is variegated and colorful. 'Mystic Mist' has bright green leaves with white speckled variegation
and prominent red veins all year. Blooms in spring are white foam flowers. Fall color has striking pink
tones. Fast growing clumping habit. Needs good drainage. H: 6-8" W: 15-17" TIAX17 4" pot $10.00.
$$plantID:2645$$
Tiarella cordifolia 'Delaware' Foamflower. -25°F. Sinclair A. Adam, Jr. Rounder leaf form of our
native foam flower with distinct red markings along the veins. Pink flowers with coral stamens and red
stems. Very prolific bloomer. A vigorous runner growing to 12" tall. H: 4-6" W: 18-24" Zones 4-9.
TIAX19 1 gallon $15.00.
Tiarella 'Mystic Mist'
$$plantID:2649$$
Tiarella cordifolia 'Wissahickon' Foamflower. -25°F. Sinclair A. Adam, Jr. Long blooming, white
flowers with coral stamens. Shiny green leaves are sharply serrated. Vigorous runner growing to 12" tall
with dark burgundy winter color. H: 4-6" W: 18-24" Zones 4-8. TIAX18 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2648$$
Spigelia
Spigelia marilandica
Tiarella
Spigelia marilandica Indian Pink. -25°F. A hummingbird magnet! This Eastern US native features
unusual deep red and yellow firecrackers (the flowers) perched atop glossy leaves on a 12-18-inch high
plant. Best in a moist woodland or along a shady path. The Loganiaceae family is related to gentians,
gesneriads and buddlejas, and Spigelia is seldom offered by nurseries. Definitely a rare find! H: 15-18"
W: 15-18" Zones 4 - 8. SPIMAR1AA 4" pot $15.00.
$$plantID:1973$$
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Spiranthes cernua odorata 'Chadds Ford' Nodding Ladies Tresses. -25°F. Growing to about 3 feet
tall in bloom, this native orchid has vanilla scented white blossoms packed in a spiral fashion along the
stems. The blooms of this selection are larger than those of the species, Spiranthes cernua, which is
found throughout eastern North America. 'Chadds Ford' prefers soggy soil. However, it is very easy to
grow and will do perfectly well in any rich, moisture-retentive soil, in sun or shade. Given these
conditions, it will multiply by stolons in no time at all. Originally found in a wet ditch in the 60's by
Dick Ryan near his hometown of Bear, Delaware. H: 18-30" W: 6-10" Zones 4-7. SPIODO1AA 4" pot
$15.00.
Trillium
"This genus is a very interesting one. Under great simplicity and conformity of habit, 3 leaves
at the summit of a stem, supporting one solitary terminal flower, it contains and conceals
many species." - Stephen Elliott, A Sketch of the Botany of South Carolina and Georgia, p.
430. Probably the best known of the woodland wildflowers, these have a romantic mystique
about them that goes beyond explanation. They are a symbol of magical wild places. Not
especially difficult to grow if one has the right conditions, but they are very slow to propagate
so they are not readily available. These are nursery propagated. We would never condone
selling wild-collected plants. They grow best in partial shade, in humusy woodland soil with
adequate moisture in spring. Never cut the leaves, as they provide the plant with nourishment
for the following year. Other Trillium species will be available in limited quantities later this
season. Please see our website for descriptions and availability.
Tiarella 'Wissahickon'
$$plantID:1978$$
Spiranthes 'Chadds Ford'
pg. 88
pg. 89
PERENNIALS:
GRASSES:
Trillium grandiflorum to Viola brittoniana
Andropogon gerardii 'Lord Snowdon' to Luzula acuminata
Trillium grandiflorum Large Flowered Wake Robin. -35°F. The pedunculate species ranges from
Canada south in the mountains. It can be found growing in deciduous or mixed coniferous upland woods
and floodplains. In April it bears 3 to 5-inch-wide flowers on stems 8 to 16 inches tall and continues
blooming until June. The flowers are white or white tinged with pink, the white ones fading to pink, then
to rose. The leaves are 2 1/2 to 6 inches long and a clear deep green with maroon overtones; the fruit is
blue-black. H: 10-18" Zones 3 - 9 (Shade). TRIGRAAA 3" x 3" x 9" deep container $20.00.
Andropogon
$$plantID:2461$$ %%catName:Grasses%%
Andropogon gerardii 'Lord Snowdon'. -25°F. 'Lord Snowdon' has attractive blue stems that reach up
to four feet in height(6 ft in flower) and their from is more graceful than other Andropogons. It is a
beautiful, fast growing plant that can be used in difficult to grow locations. Drought tolerant, ideal for
the dry, sunny spot. H: 4-6' Zones 4-10. ANPGER01 2 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2461$$
$$plantID:2057$$
Trillium grandiflorum
Trillium luteum Yellow Trillium or Wakerobin. -25°F. This sessel species is native to the Great
Smokey Mountains and surrounding areas. It occurs in parts of North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and
Kentucky, usually in the shade of mature deciduous trees on calcium-rich soils. Highly regarded for its
yellow to greenish-yellow, lemon-scented flowers blooming in April and May. The mottled leaves are
also handsome. H: 6-12" Zones 4 - 7 (Shade). TRILUTAA 3" x 3" x 9" deep container $20.00.
$$plantID:2058$$
Trillium recurvatum Prairie Trillium. -35°F. This sessile species ranges from Ohio, Michigan and
Minnesota south to Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas. It can be found growing on flood plains and
moist woods and in limestone based soils. It blooms in late March through early May. The flowers can
be maroon-purple to clear yellow. Growing 6-12" tall with mottled green leaves. The name recurvatum
comes from the recurved sepals. H: 6-12" Zones 3 - 9 (Shade). TRILRECAA 3" x 3" x 9" deep
container $20.00.
$$plantID:2711$$
Trillium sessile Toadshade. -25°F. This sessel species ranges from Ohio and New York south to
Tennessee and Alabama. It can be found growing in woodlands, floodplains and even dry woods on
limestone based soils. It blooms from March to Mid May. The flowers can be maroon, green or even
yellow. Growing 3-12" tall with mottled green leaves. The petals are very long and the flowers have a
spicy aroma. H: 3-12" W: 4-8" Zones 4 - 7 (Shade). TRISESAA 3" x 3" x 9" deep container $20.00.
$$plantID:2712$$
Vernonia
Vernonia glauca Upland Ironweed. -5°F. This ironweed species is a bit shorter than the NY ironweed
and much more adaptable to dry soil. Growing 3-5' instead of the 7-8' (whew!) with dark purple flowers
in August and September. Incredible native wildflower that combines with any warm season grass or tall
yellow composite. A butterfly magnet. H: 3-5' W: 2-4' Zones 6-8. VERGLA1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2613$$
Trillium sessile
Carex laxiculmis Bunny Blue® 'HOBB'. -20°F. A neat, well-mannered sedge with silvery blue foliage
that forms low-growing mounds. Perfect for a grass-like texture in the shady garden, but can take full
sun if planted in rich, moist soil. In warmer zones it can be evergreen. H: 8-12" W: 12-16" CARPLA1 1
gallon $15.00.
Carex Bunny Blue® 'HOBB'
$$plantID:2459$$
Trillium luteum
Carex
Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly'. -25°F. Very nice fine foliage akin to amsonia and is a compact
but vigorous grower. It has true purple flowers that bloom in late summer and attract plenty of butterflies.
Finally an ironweed for dry soil! H: 30-36" W: 30-36" Zones 4-9. VERLET1AA 4" pot $12.00.
$$plantID:2466$$
Carex platyphylla Blue Satin Sedge. -15°F. Need something different for a shady spot? Try Carex
'Blue Satin' combined with Heuchera 'Bronze Wave'! This clump-forming sedge has powder-blue leaves
up to an inch wide. It spreads very slowly to form a nice clump in moist organic soil, in part to full
shade. Produces purplish-black flowers to 10 inches, similar in many ways to C. plantaginea. H: 8-12"
W: 12-16" Zones 4-7. CARPLT1C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2354$$
Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' Orange New Zealand Sedge. 5°F. A clumping perennial with attractive
green and bronze foliage turning to glowing red. A great plant to add color and fine texture to the garden.
Best in full sun. H: 8-10" Zones 7 - 9. CARPRA1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2671$$
Carex platyphylla
Chasmanthium
Chasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats. -25°F. Clusters of pale green seeds in the Summer are
reminiscent of sea oats at the beach. This native warm season grass is a 3-foot groundcover that will
grow in sun or shade, wet or dry, just about any-where, and with just about anything. Beautiful when
backlit by the fall sun. H: 2-3' W: 12-15" Zones 3-8. CHALAT1C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2355$$
Eriophorum
Eriophorum angustifolium Common Cottongrass. -30°F. A plant from the sedge family
(Cyperaceae), thus, even though it looks like a grass, technically it is not. It grows in acidic wetlands and
peat bogs all over northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America. The flower stalk is 8-24 inches tall,
and has three to five cotton-like inflorescenses hanging from the top. It is also sometimes referred to as
multi-headed bog cotton. H: 18-24" W: 10-12" Zones 2-7. ERIANG1C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2358$$
Viola
Viola brittoniana Coastal Violet. -25°F. The Coastal violet is a rare species native to the Coastal Plain
of the Eastern US. Most violets have heart-shaped leaves, but the leaves of the Coastal violet and the
Birdsfoot violet, V. pedata, are cut into narrow segments, for a totally different textural effect. The
flowers of the latter have prominent orange stamens in the middle, in contrast to the white throat of
Coastal violet flowers. The two species also differ in their habitat preferences- V. brittoniana likes low,
wet or moist, sandy or peaty soil and can tolerate brackish conditions, while V. pedata is found in dry,
sunny or rocky edges of woods and fields. Makes an effective groundcover for sun to part shade. H: 4-6"
W: 6-8" Zones 4 - 8. VIOBR01C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2479$$
Chasmanthium latifolium fall foliage
Hakonechloa
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Japanese Forest Grass. -5°F. Picture long flowing richly golden
variegated tresses, and you've got a pretty good idea of Hakonechloa 'Aureola'! Slowly spreading to form
dense stands of low growing color, with arching blades creating a texture reminiscent of flowing water.
Whether it's used as a groundcover or specimen, it will add unique texture and color to the garden. When
grown in full sun, it acquires nice reddish tints that persist into winter; in shaded sites it inclines to a
shimmery lime-gold. Part to Full Sun. H: 22-26" W: 22-26" Zones 6 - 9. HAKMAC1C 1 gallon $15.00.
$
$plantID:2673$$
Hystrix
Hystrix patula. -25°F. This native grass produces attractive, airy, soft bottlebrush flowers in midsummer. The leaves are narrow and deep green, reaching about 3 feet, while the flowers rise about a foot
above. H: 3-4' W: 1-2' Zones 4-9. HYSTRI01C 1 gal. $15.00.
Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly'
Eriophorum angustifolium
$$plantID:2457$$
Luzula
Luzula acuminata Hairy Wood Rush. -25°F. Great little native clumping rush that spreads slowly by
rhizomes. It can be used as a woodland groundcover if planted closely. The leaves are shiny and about a
half-inch wide. Tan and red-brown flowers appear on 12-14 inch stalks in April and May. Tolerates dense
deciduous shade and moist or moderately dry conditions. Prefers organic soils. Zones 4-8.
LUZACU01C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2362$$
Viola brittoniana
pg. 90
Hystrix patula
pg. 91
GRASSES:
. . . plus plants to achieve special effects in your garden
Muhlenbergia 'Pink Flamingos' to Sporobolus heterolepis
Muhlenbergia
Muhlenbergia 'Pink Flamingos'. -5°F. 'Pink Flamingos' has narrow, blue green stems that reach up to
five feet. In late September it is topped with foot-long, billowy pink seed heads. Drought tolerant. A
hybrid of M. capillaris + M. lindheimeri, this overwinters best in a dry location. Needs a long growing
season to bloom. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 6-10. MUHX01 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2460$$
Muhlenbergia 'Pink Flamingos'
Muhlenbergia capillaris Pink Muhly Grass. -5°F. One of the most exciting grasses in the landscape,
this native warm season grass has 3-feet blue-green foliage during the growing season and spectacular
pink blooms from September on. Drought tolerant and very dramatic when planted en masse. Your
neighbors definitely do not have this one! Zones 6-10. MUHCAP1C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2363$$
Panicum
Panicum amarum 'Dewey Blue' Coastal Switchgrass. -15°F. Sun-lover 'Dewey Blue' was selected and
named by Rick Darke from seed of P. amarum collected near Dewey, Delaware. The leaves are
exceptionally more blue-gray than the species, making a beautiful clump. P. amarum is native to sandy
soils of the US coast from Connecticut to Mexico, with inflorescences that are more narrow and dense
than P. virgatum and arch outwards, creating a fountainlike effect in July. It grows as a clump, but
spreads by stolons more rapidly than P. virgatum. Great heat and drought tolerant grass for dry sites, and
best if grown lean with minimal fertilizer. The species is often used for dune stabilization. H: 3-5' W:
2-5' Zones 5-8. PANADBC 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2364$$
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' Switch Grass. -25°F. 'Cloud Nine' makes a great substitute for
Miscanthus cultivars in warmer climates. Blue-grey foliage that turns a deep gold in the Fall produces
airy seed heads on 6-foot stems held above the foliage. These persist long into the Winter, making it a
beautiful winter accent in the garden. Plus, it's easy to grow! This native warm season switch grass will
thrive in just about any soil you throw it in! H: 5-6' W: 3-4' Zones 4-9. PANVIR02C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2367$$
Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud' Switch Grass. -25°F. This tall grass has beautiful blue-green
foliage and pinkish panicles that bloom in late summer. It provides excellent texture and form in autumn
and winter landscapes and is effective in mass plantings or as a single specimen. It's able to withstand
heavy wind and rain without flopping over. Should be grown in full sun. H: 7-8' W: 18-24" Zones 4-9.
PANVIR07 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2670$$
Panicum amarum 'Dewey Blue'
Panicum virgatum Cuttyhunk Switch Grass. -25°F. This strain was found growing on Cuttyhunk
Island in Massachusetts during one of Jerry van de Sande surf-fishing expeditions. He collected seeds
and brought them back to our nursery for propagation. The salt tolerant plant grows in the high marsh
where the duration of tidal flooding is least. It's a very versatile plant that can grow under many varied
cultural conditions. Growth habit is upright and displays a wonderful cloud of seed heads. Great fall
color and winter persistence. H: 4-5' W: 3-4' Zones 4-9. PANVIR06C 1 gallon $15.00.
$$plantID:2669$$
Sorghastrum
Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass. -35°F. Mostly clump forming, this grass was once one of the most
prevalent components of the tallgrass prairie habitat east of the Rocky Mountains. Grows upright,
blooming in tall panicles in mid to late summer that remain attractive throughout winter. Some strains
have been developed for soil stabilization and forage. In the sunny garden it is very adaptable and easy
in a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. H: 5-8' W: 2-3' Zones 3-8. SORNUT01C 1 gal. $15.00.
$
Panicum virgatum Cuttyhunk
$plantID:2373$$
Sporobolus
Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed. -25°F. Once a major component of the Midwestern prairie,
this plant has only lately been rediscovered by American gardeners. A native warm season grass, it
grows in a 2-3 feet tall clump, with delicate open panicles that are surprisingly fragrant. Fall is the true
season of interest for prairie dropseed, with orange-red fall color softening to creamy beige in the winter.
A good plant for edging or the perennial garden, it thrives in sunny, dry locations H: 2-3' W: 1-2' Zones
4-9. SPOHET1C 1 gal. $15.00.
$$plantID:2374$$
Sorghastrum nutans
pg. 92
Want to attract birds and butterflies? Want to enjoy wonderful aromas in your garden? Need plants that will
grow in shade? Have we got some ideas for you!
FOR BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES AND BEES
Bottlebrush buckeye
Shadblow
Serviceberry
Blue star
Chokeberry
Butterfly weed
Aster
False indigo
Trumpet vine
New Jersey tea
Tickseed
Purple Coneflower
Fothergilla
Day lily
Coral bells
Holly
Winterberry Holly
Iris
Gayfeather
Cardinal flower
Honeysuckle
Leatherleaf mahonia
Bee Balm
Bayberry
Beardtongue
Phlox
Rhododendron
Sumac
Black-eyed Susan
Cup plant
Goldenrod
Bald cypress
Blueberry
Southern arrowwood Arrowwood
Linden viburnum
Smooth witherod
Blackhaw viburnum
Cranberry bush
Weigela
Aesculus parviflora
Amelanchier spp.
Amelanchier spp. Amsonia spp. Aronia spp. & cvs. Asclepias tuberosa Aster sp.
Baptisia spp.
Campsis radicans
Ceanothus americanus
Coreopsis sp. Fumitory
Corydalis spp. & cvs Echinacea purpurea Fothergilla spp.& cvs. Hemerocallis
Heuchera Hosta
Hosta American Ilex opaca Holly
Ilex spp. & cvs Ilex verticillata Iris
Liatris Lobelia Lonicera
Mahonia bealii
Monarda spp. Myrica pensylvanica
Penstemon
Phlox Rhododendron Rhus sp.
Rudbeckia Silphium Solidago
Taxodium distichum Vaccinium corymbosum
Viburnum bracteatum
Viburnum dentatum Viburnum dilatatum Viburnum nudum Viburnum prunifolium Viburnum trilobum Weigela cvs.
SHADE-LOVING PLANTS
Aucuba
Azalea
Boxwood
Dogwood
Winter Hazel
Sweet pepperbush
Witch hazel
Smooth hydrangea
Japanese holly
Mountain laurel
Fetterbush
Sourwood
Rhododendrons
Sweet box
Skimmia
Hemlock
Viburnum
FRAGRANT PLANTS
Amur maple
Yellowwood
Sweet pepperbush
Buttercup winterhazel Large fothergilla
Gardenia
Witch hazel
Sweetspire
Golden chain tree
Lavender
Honeysuckle
Magnolia
Holly-olive
Azalea
Rhododendron
Fragrant snowbell
Lilac
Viburnum
Aucuba japonica
Rhododendron spp. & cvs.
Buxus species & cvs. Cornus species & cvs. Corylopsis spp.
Clethra alnifolia cvs. Hamamelis spp. & cvs.
Hydrangea arborescens cvs.
Hydrangea macrophylla cvs.
Ilex crenata cvs. Kalmia latifolia Leucothoe axillaris
Leucothoe keiskei
Mahonia spp. Oxydendrum arboreum
Rhododendron spp. Sarcococca spp. Skimmia japonica Tsuga spp. & cvs. Viburnum spp. & cvs. Acer ginnala Cladrastis kentukea
Clethra alnifolia Corylopsis pauciflora Fothergilla major Gardenia jasminoides Hamamelis spp. & cvs.
Itea virginica cvs. Laburnum x watereri
Lavandula spp. & cvs.
Lonicera spp.
Magnolia spp. & cvs. Osmanthus spp.& cvs. Rhododendron spp.& cvs.
Rhododendron spp.& cvs.
Styrax obassia
Syringa spp. & cvs.
Viburnum spp. & cvs.
pg. 93
COME VISIT! WE LOVE TO SHOW OFF OUR BLOOMERS!
RareFind Nursery’s 11 acres are centered around a 4 acre display
garden in a natural wooded setting, home to a large and diverse
collection of hardy rhododendrons, shrubs, trees, and perennials. It
also contains many seedlings from our own hybridizing efforts.
Peak rhododendron bloom season lasts from May 1 to
June 1, but something is usually blooming from about April
1 into August. Picnic tables are available, so pack a lunch and
make a day trip. We are available for group visits and can
accommodate buses. Please call ahead for group visits so we
can provide the attention you deserve.
PLEASE NOTE:
We are NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on Mondays and
Tuesdays during the months of March, April and May as we are
especially busy with shipping. During other times of the year,
please call us, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
A FEW SUGGESTIONS IF YOU COME
If you’re coming to visit and know what you want to order, you
may email or fax your list ahead of time. This allows you extra
time to tour the garden and peruse the additional varieties that
are not listed in the catalog.
HOW TO GET HERE (It’s Easy)
We are within 12 miles of the New Jersey Turnpike or 20 miles
of the Garden State Parkway. Please use our directions in the
catalog. (DO NOT use Mapquest or a GPS as the directions
may be wrong at the very end!)
We always need at least 2 working days to pick your order,
but during busy season (March-May) please allow 5 days.
You must specify a pickup day along with a credit card. If
your order is not picked up within one week of your pickup
date, your order will be charged to your credit card.
If your traveling companions do not share your passion for
plants, the Jersey Shore, Six Flags Great Adventure amusement
park, and a very large outlet mall are right down the road from
us as alternate entertainment choices.
If you are driving an open pickup truck, please bring a tarp or
suitable covering to protect your plants on their trip home.
We accept credit and debit cards, including Visa, MasterCard,
Discover & American Express. We also take checks and cash!
WE ARE OPEN TO VISITORS 4 DAYS A WEEK:
From Saturday, March 13 through Saturday, November 27, we
are open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am
to 4 pm.
WE ARE NOT OPEN ON SUNDAY.
HAVE SOME HANDS-ON FUN! JOIN OUR BUILD-A-BOG WORKSHOPS!
Enjoyable and informative workshops here at the nursery include everything you need to build your very own bog: a 16-inch round
weatherproof container, filled with 6 plants of your choice – pitcher plants, orchids, cranberry and a bog perennial. The workshops
are conducted by RareFind’s Jason Austin, a 10-year veteran of growing carnivorous plants in containers, assisted by “Bogman Bill”
Smith. They will provide hands-on instruction during the bog assembly process and answer your questions. $100 per registrant.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND
Sign up by going to our website home page and clicking on “Build-A-Bog”, or call us at 732-833-0613. Workshops begin at 11:00
AM, rain or shine- held inside.
Workshop Dates for 2010:
Saturday, June 27th
Saturday, August 28th
Saturday, July 31st
Saturday, September 25th
Clubs and groups can schedule their own workshops (minimum of 8 people) any day EXCEPT Sunday , Monday or Tuesday.
pg. 94
Come see for yourself: Make your own Rare Find!
Come see for yourself: Make your own rare find!
Open Saturday March 13th,
From March 12 to November 29, we are open to the public
Close Saturday Nov 27.
Wednesday through Saturday
Wednesday through Saturday
from 10 am to 4 pm. Come see us!
Closed on Sunday
Open by appointment on other days all year long.
from 10 am to 4pm. Come see us!
Call (732) 833-0613.
DO NOT USE MAPQUEST
online directions)
Open(or
by other
appointment
on other days all year long.
AS THEIR DIRECTIONS ARE WRONG AT THE VERY END!
Call (732) 833-0613
From Interstate-195, take Exit 16-B (the exit
for Great Adventure and Jackson Outlet Mall),
and turn right at the end of the ramp, which
will put you on Rt 537 East. Stay on Rt 537
for less than one mile. Turn (bear) right onto
Wright-Debow Rd., and continue for 1.3
miles. Immediately after bridge over I-195,
make a sharp right onto Patterson Rd. You
will see the nursery on your left. Follow
Patterson Rd. to the nursery entrance at green
iron gates.
DO NOT USE YOUR GPS.
Your GPS may not
work properly.
From the New Jersey Turnpike, take Exit 7A
for Interstate 195 East. Go 11 miles on Interstate 195, to Exit 16B. Take Rt 537 East and
follow directions for I-195.
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PURVEYORS OF FINE PLANTS
957 Patterson Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: 732-833-0613
From the Garden State Parkway; Take GSP
Exit 98 and follow signs for I-195 West. Stay
on I-195 to exit 21 (Jackson-Rt 527). At top of
ramp, turn left and go over I-195 to first traffic light
— Rt 526. Turn right onto Rt 526 and go 2.2 miles
to Wright-deBow Rd. (You know you are getting
close when you see the Gas Time gas station and
the F&J Auto used car lot.) Wright-DeBow goes off
to the right at an angle. Go 0.7 miles to Patterson
Rd. (immediately before bridge over I-195). Turn left
onto Patterson Rd- nursery is on the left. Go 300
yards to nursery entrance at green iron gates.
From Toms River: Take Garden State Parkway to
I-195, or if you prefer local roads, take Rt 527
through Jackson Twp. Turn left on West Commodore
(Rt 526), and continue from Garden State Parkway
directions.
LOCAL VISITORS:
From Freehold: Take Rt 537 west, from traffic light
at junction of Rt 537 and Rt 527, go 3.9 miles to
Wright-DeBow Rd. (you’ll know you are close when
the mailbox numbers are in the 460’s.) You will see
From Lakehurst: take 547 north to Rt 571, turn left
at the light and continue through Cassville to intersection with Rt 537. Turn right at the traffic light and
continue on Rt 537 for less than 1/3 mile to WrightDeBow Rd. Continue from I-195 directions.
a street sign showing 5 intersecting roads. WrightDeBow is a very sharp left turn. Follow directions
for I-195 for remainder.
RareFind Nursery 957 Patterson Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 Phone: 732-833-0613 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 732-833-1623 51
pg. 95
PLANT LISTINGS
(Alphabetical listings also appear at the top of each page)
Criteria for Success with Rhododendrons....... 115
Gift Certificates...................................................... 60
Guarantee................................................................ 111
Labels-metal............................................................ 114
Lists of Plants for special uses............................. 63
Order Form............................................................. 61-62
Ordering Information............................................ 59
Planting Instructions.............................................. 116-117
Visiting the Nursery and Map............................. 118-119
RHODODENDRONS..................................... 5-38
Elepidote Hybrids.................................................. 5-21
Lepidotes................................................................. 22-27
AZALEAS............................................................. 28-36
Deciduous Species and Hybrids......................... 28-34
Evergreen................................................................. 35-38
TREES AND SHRUBS.................................... 39-80
Acer.......................................................................... 39-43
Aesculus................................................................... 43-44
Amelanchier............................................................ 44
Aucuba...................................................................... 44
Baccharis.................................................................. 44
Betula........................................................................ 45
Buxus........................................................................ 45, 46
Callicarpa................................................................. 46
Calycanthus............................................................. 46
Camellia.................................................................... 47, 48
Carpinus................................................................... 48
Cercis........................................................................ 48, 49
Chaenomeles.......................................................... 49
Chionanthus............................................................ 49
Clethra...................................................................... 49, 50
Comptonia............................................................... 50
Cornus...................................................................... 50, 51
Corylopsis................................................................ 51, 52
Corylus..................................................................... 52
Cotinus..................................................................... 52
Cyrilla........................................................................ 52
Daphne..................................................................... 52, 53
Eleutherococcus..................................................... 53
Enkianthus................................................................ 53, 54
Fargesia..................................................................... 54
Forsythia................................................................... 54
Fothergilla................................................................ 54, 55
Franklinia.................................................................. 55
pg. 96
Gardenia................................................................... 55, 56
Gaylussacia............................................................... 56
Hamamelis............................................................... 56-59
Heptacodium........................................................... 59
Hydrangea................................................................ 59, 64, 65
Hypericum............................................................... 64
Idesia......................................................................... 64
Ilex............................................................................. 66-68
Illicium....................................................................... 68, 69
Itea............................................................................. 69
Kalmia....................................................................... 69-70
Koelreuteria............................................................ 70
Laburnum................................................................. 70
Lagerstroemia......................................................... 70, 71
Leucothoe................................................................ 71
Lindera...................................................................... 71
Lonicera.................................................................... 71, 72
Loropetalum............................................................ 72
Magnolia................................................................... 72-78
Mahonia.................................................................... 78
Nyssa........................................................................ 78, 79
Osmanthus.............................................................. 79
Ostrya....................................................................... 79
Oxydendrum........................................................... 79
Parrotia..................................................................... 79
Philadelphus............................................................. 79
Photinia..................................................................... 80
Physocarpus............................................................. 80
Pieris......................................................................... 80, 81
Pistacia...................................................................... 81
Poncirus.................................................................... 81
Prunus....................................................................... 81
Pterostryax.............................................................. 81
Quercus.................................................................... 81
Rhus.......................................................................... 81
Sarcoccoca............................................................... 82
Schizophragma........................................................ 82
Skimmia.................................................................... 82
Spiraea...................................................................... 82
Stewartia.................................................................. 82, 83
Stranvaesia............................................................... 83
Styrax........................................................................ 83
Syringa...................................................................... 83-85
Vaccinium................................................................. 86
Viburnum................................................................. 86-87
Weigela..................................................................... 87
Wisteria.................................................................... 87, 88
PLANT LISTINGS
(continued)
Zenobia.................................................................... 88
CONIFERS........................................................... 89-93
Abies......................................................................... 89
Cedrus...................................................................... 89
Cephalotaxus.......................................................... 89
Chamaecyparis........................................................ 89, 90
Cryptomeria............................................................ 90, 91
Cunninghamia.......................................................... 91
Metasequoia............................................................ 91
Microbiota............................................................... 91
Picea.......................................................................... 91, 92
Pinus.......................................................................... 92
Sciadopitys............................................................... 92
Taxodium................................................................. 92
Taxus......................................................................... 92, 93
Thuja......................................................................... 93
Tsuga......................................................................... 93
PERENNIALS..................................................... 94-111
Acanthus.................................................................. 94
Agave......................................................................... 94
Amorpha.................................................................. 94
Amsonia................................................................... 94
Anemone................................................................. 94, 95
Aruncus.................................................................... 95
Asclepias................................................................... 95
Aster......................................................................... 95
Baptisia...................................................................... 95, 96
Bergenia.................................................................... 96
Brunnera.................................................................. 96
Caryopteris............................................................. 97
Chelone.................................................................... 97
Chrysogonum......................................................... 97
Cimicifuga................................................................ 97
Coreopsis................................................................. 97
Dicentra................................................................... 97
Echinacea.................................................................. 98
Epilobium................................................................. 98
Eryngium.................................................................. 98, 99
Eupatorium.............................................................. 99
Geranium................................................................. 99
Geum........................................................................ 99
Gillenia see Porteranthus..................................... 106
Helenium.................................................................. 99
Helianthus................................................................ 99
Helleborus............................................................... 99, 100
Hemerocallis........................................................... 100
Heuchera................................................................. 100, 101
Heucherella............................................................. 102
Hibiscus.................................................................... 102
Hosta........................................................................ 102-104
Iris.............................................................................. 104
Kirengeshoma......................................................... 104
Liatris........................................................................ 105
Lillium....................................................................... 105
Lobelia...................................................................... 105
Lobelia...................................................................... 105
Marshallia................................................................. 105
Monarda................................................................... 105
Parthenium.............................................................. 105
Penstemon............................................................... 106
Polemonium............................................................ 106
Polygonatum............................................................ 106
Porteranthus........................................................... 106
Pulmonaria............................................................... 106
Pycnanthemum....................................................... 106
Rudbeckia................................................................. 106, 107
Ruellia....................................................................... 107
Sarracenia................................................................. 107, 108
Silphium.................................................................... 108, 109
Solidago.................................................................... 109
Spigelia...................................................................... 110
Spiranthes................................................................ 110
Thermopsis.............................................................. 110
Tradescantia............................................................. 110
Vernonia................................................................... 110
Viola.......................................................................... 111
Yucca......................................................................... 111
Zizia........................................................................... 111
GRASSES AND SEDGES.............................. 112-114
Andropogon............................................................ 112
Carex........................................................................ 112
Chasmanthium........................................................ 112
Eriophorum............................................................. 112
Hakonechloa........................................................... 112
Hystrix...................................................................... 113
Luzula........................................................................ 113
Muhlenbergia........................................................... 113
Panicum.................................................................... 113
Schizachyrium.......................................................... 114
Sorghastrum............................................................ 114
Sporobolus............................................................... 11
pg. 97
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Jackson, NJ 08527
A selection of rhododendrons associated with Hank Schannen

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