Chicago Lustre Viburnum is covered in stunning creamy white flat-top flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. The royal blue fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from early to late fall. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The serrated oval leaves turn an outstanding deep purple in the fall. Native to Southern Illinois.

Mature Height: 8’ to 12’

Mature Width: 6’ to 10’

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well-drained soil

Hardiness zone: 3 - 8

A truly outstanding deciduous shrub bearing showy funnel-shaped flowers. The buds open to give white flowers which age to pink and finally to red.

Tuxedo Weigela features showy clusters of fragrant creamy white trumpet-shaped flowers along the branches from early summer to early fall. It has dark green foliage with hints of black which emerges burgundy in spring. The serrated pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

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.

When in bloom, this cultivar is clothed in curious balls of snowy white flowers that resemble popcorn, held atop the branches in spring; has attractive upward branching and good fall color; fruit is produced sporadically; makes a fantastic specimen shrub

A truly breathtaking shrub when in bloom, clothed in snowy white flowers in a pinwheel arrangement held atop the branches in spring, as if covered in snow. Attractive horizontal branching and good fall color makes this a fantastic specimen shrub.

Redwing Highbush Cranberry is covered in stunning white lacecap flowers held atop the branches in late spring. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges brick red in spring. The large serrated lobed leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding crimson in the fall. It features an abundance of magnificent scarlet berries from late summer to late winter. The smooth gray bark and gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

This is the perfect sized shrub for the smallest of gardens! Matcha Ball ^® ash leaf spirea forms a perfect round ball of pretty fern-like foliage in a fresh shade of green (that green color reminded us of Matcha tea, thus the name). When the foliage first emerges in the spring there is a hint of color in the leaves and petioles that ranges from red to orange- peach in color, ultimately maturing to green. This variety sparsely blooms, which helps maintain the form throughout the growing season.

Add elegant structure to your garden or grow a native hedge with with Lacette™ Fragrant Sumac. Yellow catkin-like flowers appear in spring and are loved by bees and butterflies. Finely textured foliage is delightfully aromatic and turns a lovely shade of russet red in the fall.

Little Princess Spirea is draped in stunning clusters of pink flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early summer. It has emerald green deciduous foliage which emerges chartreuse in spring. The small serrated pointy leaves turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall.

FlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea features bold balls of white flowers at the ends of the branches from early 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.

A narrow, columnar variety with a two-tone purple, semi-double blooms from summer into fall; very adaptable plant, but prefers full sun; an elegant choice for an entryway or privacy screen

Pollypetite® Rose Of Sharon features showy lilac purple round flowers at the ends of the branches from mid summer to early fall. It has bluish-green deciduous foliage. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose Of Sharon features bold lavender round flowers with violet overtones and scarlet veins along the branches from early to late summer. It has green deciduous foliage. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Lotus Moon™ Pearlbush features showy racemes of white flowers along the branches in mid spring. It has green deciduous foliage. The oval leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Raspberry Lemonade™ Ninebark features showy clusters of white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early summer, which emerge from distinctive shell pink flower buds. It has attractive chartreuse-variegated light green foliage with hints of gold which emerges yellow in spring. The serrated lobed leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of gold and orange in the fall. It features abundant showy coral-pink capsules with red overtones from late summer to mid fall. The peeling tan bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Little Devil Ninebark features showy clusters of white flowers with shell pink overtones at the ends of the branches in early summer. It has burgundy foliage throughout the season. The small serrated lobed leaves turn purple in fall. It produces red capsules from early to mid fall. The peeling tan bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. Little Devil Ninebark is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Selected for its stunning foliage, Fireside^® Ninebark displays reddish new growth that matures to deep red-purple. Its foliage holds its color reliably all summer, including in warmer climates. Add to that, Fireside^™ doesn’t show signs of powdery mildew in the landscape and you’ve got a real winner. Pinkish-white flowers bloom in spring, and foliage turns deep purple in fall. The plant habit is tidier than many other ninebark with a rounded, upright shape.

No garden is complete without this star performer! Miss Kim is a dwarf lilac ideal for natural hedging, massing, or used as an accent or specimen. Stout stems clothed in mildew-resistant dark green leaves spread at a moderate rate into a uniformly rounded form - with no pruning needed! In May, a profusion of sweetly fragrant whitish-blue clusters bloom at the branch tips. Fall leaves usually turn interesting shades of burgundy and yellow, which is really good for a lilac. Lilacs form next spring's flower buds on this year's growth so make sure you trim within 6 weeks after flowering so as not to cut off next year's flower buds. Quite adaptable to different soils, provided they're not soggy.

Common Purple Lilac features showy panicles of fragrant lilac purple flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has bluish-green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Lacy deep-pink centers are surrounded by gorgeous blossoms of pink or periwinkle blue, depending on soil type, blooms on both old and new wood all summer long; sturdy red stems, glossy deep green leaves turn red in fall to offer year-round interest.

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 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.

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.

The brightly colored flowers of Limelight have a refreshing effect on the late summer garden. A large, hardy Panicle Hydrangea (cone-shaped flowers), Limelight produces big, dense, domed panicles in late summer that last through fall. The flowers emerge bright lime green, brightening to ivory white, then gradually fading to pinkish green and finally tan in winter. The multi-hued, long-lasting flowers are great for cutting and drying. Excellent as a stand-alone specimen or planted in groups for a stunning display in large areas. Panicle Hydrangea don't appreciate shade as much as other Hydrangea, and are best planted in full to partial sun and kept evenly moist. Prune lightly in late fall or early spring, removing no more than 1/3 of the stem length.

A hardy, rounded dwarf panicle hydrangea (cone-shaped flowers), Bobo is literally smothered in creamy white panicles at the branch tips from August through September. The flowers gradually take on pink to red tones before turning tan late in the season and make fantastic long-lasting fresh or dried flowers. Excellent for late season color in foundation plantings and shrub borders, either as an accent or in groups. Panicle hydrangea don't appreciate shade as much as other hydrangea, and are best planted in full to partial sun and kept evenly moist. Prune lighty in late fall or early spring, removing no more than 1/3 of the stem length.