An absolute breakthrough for this much-desired species, this spectacular summer-bloomer is very hardy, and produces large, intensely colored raspberry red or neon purple globe-shaped flowers; a compact growing selection with dark green glossy leaves Summer Crush ® Hydrangea features bold balls of ruby-red flowers with red overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green foliage throughout the season. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It has no significant negative characteristics. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates.

Annabelle Hydrangea features bold balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from mid to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Beautiful, large, violet blue or rose pink blooms, depending on soil type; blooms on both old and new wood all summer long; sturdy ruby red stems, glossy deep green leaves turn burgundy-red in fall to offer year-round interest

Pop Star ® is the quickest to rebloom in production with new buds appearing in 4 weeks after a hard cutback, which is 2-4 weeks sooner than comparison plants.

Incrediball® Hydrangea features bold balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from mid to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Climbing Hydrangea is smothered in stunning fragrant white lacecap flowers along the branches from early to mid summer. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The glossy heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The peeling brown bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Snow Queen Hydrangea features bold fragrant conical white flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage which emerges grayish green in spring. The large fuzzy lobed leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. The peeling brick red bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Compact Winged Burning Bush has rich green deciduous foliage on a plant with a round habit of growth. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding cherry red in the fall. It produces red capsules from early to late fall. The warty brown bark and harvest gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Let's Dance Diva! Hydrangea features bold pink lacecap flowers with blue overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The serrated pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Each flower cluster on this dainty lacecap hydrangea resembles a wedding bouquet! A bigleaf or macrophylla-type of hydrangea blooming on both old and new stems, Wedding Gown features clusters of long-lasting double white flowers in early summer, with more flowers later in summer, especially if faded flowers are snipped off. The flowers cannot be made blue or pink. Large, glossy dark green leaves are attractive all by themselves. This is a smaller, compact hydrangea suitable for containers along with shadier nooks in the garden. To achieve the best flower display do not cut back stems to the ground in the fall and mulch with 8-12" of shredded leaves or medium chunk bark to protect the stems. Any trimming needed can be done in early spring after the plant has leafed out.

A colorful spring blooming shrub featuring bright golden flowers on thin, colorful stems, flowers are much larger than the species; spreads by suckering to form a natural mass; use in groupings in partial shade in the garden, complemented by other plants

ight-O-Day Hydrangea features bold white lacecap flowers with shell pink centers at the ends of the branches from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has attractive white-variegated forest green foliage with hints of grayish green. The glossy pointy leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Broad margins of lemon yellow pattern the green leaves of this relatively compact, densely branched Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) 'Little Prospect,' adding a long season of interest to the garden or shrub border. The leaves on this pyramidal shrub won’t scorch even in summer heat. Yellow flowers arrive in fall, carrying a light scent.

Yuki Snowflake® Deutzia is covered in stunning racemes of white cup-shaped flowers with buttery yellow anthers at the ends of the branches from mid to late spring. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The serrated pointy leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall.

This stunning variety produces blooms of pink, blue, and everything in between on one plant, without special treatment; awash in color all summer; a sensational ornamental shrub for the garden or border.

Limelight Prime ® Hydrangea features bold conical lime green flowers with white overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Bottlebrush Buckeye features showy spikes of white flowers with red anthers rising above the foliage in early summer. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The large palmate leaves turn yellow in fall. This is a dense spreading deciduous shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its strikingly bold and coarse texture can be very effective in a balanced landscape composition

Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangea features bold cherry red lacecap flowers with shell pink centers at the ends of the branches from mid spring to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The glossy pointy leaves turn burgundy in fall.

Love the color pink? Get plenty of it with this strong performing hydrangea. It blooms in mid to late summer, and has a beautiful colorway from the moment it blooms to the day it finally dries, without ever going murky or dull. You won't have to deadhead either, the dried flower heads are a beautiful accent in the winter garden. You'll find it's easy to care for, as it's a cultivar of our native arborescens and produces nice clean foliage in North American gardens. It's great in a hedge, a long-lasting perennial accent and a delight in a large patio pot.

Grateful Red Hydrangea features showy clusters of red flowers with hot pink overtones at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The glossy pointy leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall.

A hardy, compact, repeat blooming machine with big, pink, mophead flowers, extra-dark green leaves, and a neat, mounded form. Perfect for foundations and borders. Harvest blooms for long-lasting cut floral arrangements. Deciduous.

A tough, fast-growing groundcover for slopes or banks, and areas with poor, dry soil. The glossy, green foliage displays an excellent red fall color and is fragrant when brushed against or leaves are crushed. Works well in border plantings, backed by taller shrubs and perennials. Deciduous.

Red Sensation Hydrangea features bold balls of red flowers at the ends of the branches from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The glossy pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Illinois' woodlands are home to the American hornbeam, a striking native tree that grows to heights of 25 to 40 feet. Its beautiful bark adds a lovely touch to any naturalistic garden, and in the fall, its leaves change to vibrant shades of yellow, scarlet, and reddish-purple. This tree truly shines in the winter, when its unique blue-gray branches are on full display. Often referred to as musclewood for its muscular-looking bark, and ironwood for its heavy and durable wood, the American hornbeam is a standout native plant that consistently showcases its stunning characteristics.