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New
Shrubs, Trees & Grasses Corylus
avellana Red Majestic – Our supplier
does not list this as new, but I have never heard of this plant. This is a red leafed version of the Harry Lauder’s Walking
stick. The green leafed original is
an unusual plant with its twisting contorted branching pattern that is noticed
by all observers. This one sounds
even better. Grows 6-10’ tall.
Zone 4. Hydrangea
macrophylla Mini Penny – There is
not a lot of information available on this plant yet, but this might just be the
Holy Grail of Hydrangeas. Penny Mac
is similar to Endless Summer (blooms long and reliably).
This is supposed to be a dwarf version of this.
I think this is a big break through in hydrangeas.
Blue flowers almost guaranteed to bloom on a dwarf plant.
I can’t wait until our Monrovia shipment arrives! Hydrangea
macrophylla Blushing Bride – This is
the white version of the extremely popular ‘Endless Summer’ Hydrangea.
The long lasting and reliable blooms are what makes Endless Summer
superior to most other hydrangeas. The
flowers of Blushing Bride are white with a hint of pink.
Hydrangea
macrophylla Cityline Series – ‘Paris’, ‘Venice’, and ‘Vienna’. These
three varieties form Europe that keep a nice dense compact sizes. Mature sizes range from 2-3’ tall and wide. Paris has large
ball shaped red or violet blue flowers. Advertised
as long blooming and hardy. Venice
has bright fuchsia flowers and Vienna pink flowers. Hydrangea
macrophylla ‘Lemon Daddy’ – Great
new yellow leaf form of Hydrangea. Large
lemon yellow leaves add shocking contrast to any shade garden. Large soft pink or light blue flowers. Grows about 4’ tall and wide.
Hardy to zone 5. Hydrangea
quercifolia Little Honey -
Bright, beautiful yellow spring foliage emerges in spring on this new variety of
Oakleaf Hydrangea. The screaming foliage will hold your attention in spring
until they fade to green and the white flower cones emerge in early summer.
The flowers last a long time and fade to a pink color before the fall
foliage turns a brilliant scarlet color. A
nice plant for all four seasons because of the interesting exfoliating bark
looks great in winter too. Grows
3-4’ tall and wide. Zone 5. Hydrangea
paniculata Pink Winky -
An improvement of the old fashioned PG Hydrangea.
This variety is the pinkest variety to date with very strong stems.
Starts flowering in late July and looks great even as they dry on the
stem through the fall. Grows 6-8
tall and wide. Hardy and easy. Kolkwitzia
amabilis ‘Dream Catcher’ – As a
beginning gardener I did not like yellow plants, there are so many nice ones
available, this being one of the best.
Dream Catcher looks striking in the photos I have seen. Sure to add color and contrast to a garden that has periods
where its all green. Golden yellow
foliage is startling spring through fall. Pink
flowers along the arching branches make quite an effect in the spring.
Grows 6’ feet tall or more. Zone
4. Rhododendron
Little Olga – Bright pink flowers in
early May. Evergreen leaves that are smaller than a typical Rhododendron.
Compact habit. Grows only 2-3’ tall and wide.
Nice plant for foundation planting and other sports where you need a
smaller shrub. Part sun is best,
but tolerant to more sun or shade. Salix
integra ‘Flamingo’
- Flamingo
is a sport of the beautiful and now popular willow, ‘Hakaro Nishiki’. It is
just as easy to grow, with superior color than its parent.
Light pruning will help keep the plant in bounds and retain its brilliant
color all summer. Can be planted in most soils, wet or dry, in sun.
Grows 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. Zone 4. Sambucus
Black Lace - This was the
hot new plant last year. So hot, we
have to at least mention it again. Exciting
crimson foliage that looks like a Japanese Maple.
Not a heavy bloomer, but the soft pinks blooms go nicely with the
foliage. Grows 5-6 tall and wide.
See our specimen planted to the right of the waterfall. Syringa
x Josee - I saw this plant at a booth
the New England flower Show several years ago.
This is the first year I have seen it available to us.
It’s claim to fame is it supposed to be the only lilac to have the
ability to bloom continuously. Advertised
to bloom spring through fall. Dwarf plant with nice fragrance.
Lavender buds open to lavender pink flowers. Grows 4-6’ tall and wide. Weigela
Fine Wine – an improvement on the
popular Wine & Roses. Nice red
foliage on a compact plant. Deep
pink flowers are a bonus in late spring/early summer.
Great for contrast in the garden or can be used as a nice low hedge.
Grows 2-3’ tall and wide. Weigela
My Monet – This is probably
the most talked about new shrub for 2007. I
have seen the foliage at a trade show and it is stunning. Crisp, clean white and green leaves with a hint of pink.
The foliage is supposed to change color and have more pink at different
points in the season. In addition, varying shades of pink flowers cover this plant
in late spring. Nice dwarf compact
habit. Grows to only about
18-24”. Weigela
subsessilis Canary – They have been
trying to find a yellow flowering Weigela that that does not fade.
This new French introduction of an old fashioned turned modern plant
looks promising. The bright yellow
flowers arrive in late spring/early summer. Grows 3-4 tall and wide.
Zone 4. Trees Albizia
‘Summer Chocolate’ - Spectacular
burgundy- brown foliage, and keeps its color from summer through fall, even in
hot, humid conditions. Originally developed in Japan,’Summer Chocolate’ has
been released in the U.S. in limited quantity the last couple years. This tree
is so special, famous plantsman Michael Dirr wanted to buy one on display at a
Massachusetts trade show last summer, but our nursery manager Susan Cheever beat
him to the punch!! It has the same
soft pink, fragrant, fuzzy looking blooms as other mimosa’s.
A very beautiful and unusual tree. Size
20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Zones
6. Magnolia
Black Tulip
– This stunning Magnolia has extremely deep burgundy flowers that are quite
large with a unique tulip shape and heavy texture. Flowers will appear before
the foliage in very early spring and are quick to bloom when the plant is young.
Its slender upright growth makes this Magnolia an excellent small
specimen tree. Grows 15 to 20 feet
tall with a six to 10-foot spread. Full
sun. Grasses Carex ‘Beatlemania’ – Cool
name. Long thin, deep green blades
edged in gold arise from a center crown and weep over creating a loose mounding
effect that will make you start looking for those old Beatles 8-tracks.
Tolerant to sun or shade and mosit soils. Zone 5. Hakonechloa ‘All Gold’ – Electric
foliage!
A gorgeous form of golden Japanese
forest grass with arching graceful foliage more upright and spiky then the type.
The reddish inflorescence in the fall adds color and grace.
One of the best new plants. Besy
in at least half day of shade. Hakonechloa Beni Kaze – Similar to the very popular yellow variegated Hackony grass, but the foliage in the fall is even more impressive. Yellow foliage turns a striking red in autumn that transforms the shade garden. Zone 6. Part shade for best results. Miscanthus
‘Rigaletto’- This
new introduction has strong,
creamy white and green vertical variegation and a neat, more compact yet
graceful habit. An easy to grow plant that matures at only 3’ tall and wide.
Full sun. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Mysterious
Maiden’ - This new
grass is being offered through Blooms of Bressingham. It has slender foliage
with golden cross variegation. This grass is the perfect size; large enough to
make a statement but not so big it overwhelms smaller plantings. It grows at
least 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Late in the season graceful plumes hover a
foot above the foliage. It is not fussy about soil types as long it has lots of
sun, plenty of moisture and good drainage. Miscanthus sinensis
‘Rigaletto’ – Finally a dwarf version of the original and beautiful
Variegated Maiden grass. This one
grows only to about 3’ and keeps a nice dense full form.
The foliage is outstanding and this plant can be used in mass or as a
single specimen. Blooms in early
fall. Zone 5.
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