Acer palmatum Orido-Nishiki: From green-and-pink to pure white, the new foliage on this Maple surprises and delights . . . not to mention the new pink-tinged stems and bark! All Japanese Maples are colorful, of course, but Orido-Nishiki takes the rainbow to new heights with stunning tri-colored spring foliage (coupled with pink-striped stems and bark!) that lasts through summer, then changes to ye... more...

Acer palmatum Orido-Nishiki: From green-and-pink to pure white, the new foliage on this Maple surprises and delights . . . not to mention the new pink-tinged stems and bark! All Japanese Maples are colorful, of course, but Orido-Nishiki takes the rainbow to new heights with stunning tri-colored spring foliage (coupled with pink-striped stems and bark!) that lasts through summer, then changes to yellow and red for fall! One of the merriest trees you can find for the partly-shaded garden, it is br   less...

Cream, Rose, and Pink Blooms -- All on One Plant in One SeasonThese bomb-type blossoms boast great staying power. Here is a one-of-a-kind Peony no garden should be without. A fully double bomb-type, it sets blooms that vary from cream to pink to rose (with all shades and combinations in between) -- on a single plant, in a single season! These aren't blooms that open one color and then mature to an... more...

Cream, Rose, and Pink Blooms -- All on One Plant in One SeasonThese bomb-type blossoms boast great staying power. Here is a one-of-a-kind Peony no garden should be without. A fully double bomb-type, it sets blooms that vary from cream to pink to rose (with all shades and combinations in between) -- on a single plant, in a single season! These aren't blooms that open one color and then mature to another -- they keep their hues, but the plant itself varies their color from bloom to bloom! And as i   less...

Weigela florida Ghost PPAF: Leaves Turn from Green to Creamy Yellow Plant Patent Applied For. Cultivar name: 'Carlton'This exciting new Weigela has so many merits that all you need do is select your favorite! Reversing the normal pattern of color changes, its foliage begins green in spring and then lightens to creamy yellow by summer, remaining that way for months. The dark red blooms open from bu... more...

Weigela florida Ghost PPAF: Leaves Turn from Green to Creamy Yellow Plant Patent Applied For. Cultivar name: 'Carlton'This exciting new Weigela has so many merits that all you need do is select your favorite! Reversing the normal pattern of color changes, its foliage begins green in spring and then lightens to creamy yellow by summer, remaining that way for months. The dark red blooms open from buds so dark they look black -- and they may rebloom in summer if cut back promptly. And all of this i   less...

Delphinium elatum 'Chocolate': Who Says there's Nothing New Under the Sun? The most exciting thing that's happened to Delphiniums in decades, 'Chocolate' introduces an entirely new color combination to the family! These large blooms are chocolate-purple with white flecks and the occasional dash of cherry-pink -- utterly unique in the sunny garden.These large, starburst-shaped flowers appear early ... more...

Delphinium elatum 'Chocolate': Who Says there's Nothing New Under the Sun? The most exciting thing that's happened to Delphiniums in decades, 'Chocolate' introduces an entirely new color combination to the family! These large blooms are chocolate-purple with white flecks and the occasional dash of cherry-pink -- utterly unique in the sunny garden.These large, starburst-shaped flowers appear early in Delphinium season -- earliest summer in most climates -- and make superb cutflowers, their thick,   less...

Caryopteris 'Summer Sorbet' PP#15,935: Vigorous and very stable in its color pattern! Plant Patent #15,935.'Summer Sorbet' is without a doubt the best variegated Blue Mist Shrub we've ever grown. We first spotted this plant in Devon, England, and we're delighted to be able to offer it to you this season. We think you'll love its vigorous habit, stable variegation (no greening out or random green-l... more...

Caryopteris 'Summer Sorbet' PP#15,935: Vigorous and very stable in its color pattern! Plant Patent #15,935.'Summer Sorbet' is without a doubt the best variegated Blue Mist Shrub we've ever grown. We first spotted this plant in Devon, England, and we're delighted to be able to offer it to you this season. We think you'll love its vigorous habit, stable variegation (no greening out or random green-leafed branches here!), and brilliant late-season blooms.About 3 feet tall and wide, 'Summer Sorbet'   less...

Aquilegia 'Origami Mix': Perfect for containers as well as the garden, because the flowers face straight up! Rocky Mountain Columbine (the state flower of Colorado) is a magnificent sight growing wild, but you haven't seen anything until you've grown this stunning new variety for the garden! Origami Mix is a beautiful blend of 6 colors (4 of them bicolors) of exceptionally showy, HUGE blooms. Perf... more...

Aquilegia 'Origami Mix': Perfect for containers as well as the garden, because the flowers face straight up! Rocky Mountain Columbine (the state flower of Colorado) is a magnificent sight growing wild, but you haven't seen anything until you've grown this stunning new variety for the garden! Origami Mix is a beautiful blend of 6 colors (4 of them bicolors) of exceptionally showy, HUGE blooms. Perfect for planters and windowboxes, the flowers face straight up, the better to show off their lovely   less...

Strong Architectural Presence and Glowing Autumn ColorThe famous Lion's Head Maple holds its foliage in interesting tufts. Sometimes called Lion's Head Maple or 'Mejishi', 'Shishigashira' is an unusual, bold addition to a garden indeed! Its deeply curled and crinkled bright green leaves are held in close-knit bunches, adding to the interesting architectural shape of its branches. Spring brings sma... more...

Strong Architectural Presence and Glowing Autumn ColorThe famous Lion's Head Maple holds its foliage in interesting tufts. Sometimes called Lion's Head Maple or 'Mejishi', 'Shishigashira' is an unusual, bold addition to a garden indeed! Its deeply curled and crinkled bright green leaves are held in close-knit bunches, adding to the interesting architectural shape of its branches. Spring brings small reddish-purple flowers, but the densely packed tufts of foliage often conceals them from view. Qu   less...

4 Colors of Bloom!Terrific hardiness in the north! Plant Patent #12,874. This new Hydrangea is so amazing that it might as well be a whole new type of shrub! Not only is it much, MUCH cold-hardier than most -- happy all the way through zone 4 in the north! -- but its blooms open green and then progress through 4 different colors! And when the flowers finally stop arriving in fall, the foliage leap... more...

4 Colors of Bloom!Terrific hardiness in the north! Plant Patent #12,874. This new Hydrangea is so amazing that it might as well be a whole new type of shrub! Not only is it much, MUCH cold-hardier than most -- happy all the way through zone 4 in the north! -- but its blooms open green and then progress through 4 different colors! And when the flowers finally stop arriving in fall, the foliage leaps into the limelight by turning bright red!Limelight begins its show in early to midsummer, when ple   less...

Lonicera Mandarin PP#11,083: Blooms heavily in spring and then encores all summer long! Plant Patent #11,083.You'd never think to look at this spectacular Chinese Honeysuckle that it would thrive in the far north, but it will -- vigorously! Developed in Canada and very long-blooming, Mandarin is a superb choice for a screen, vertical accent, or butterfly and hummingbird attractor.This deciduous wo... more...

Lonicera Mandarin PP#11,083: Blooms heavily in spring and then encores all summer long! Plant Patent #11,083.You'd never think to look at this spectacular Chinese Honeysuckle that it would thrive in the far north, but it will -- vigorously! Developed in Canada and very long-blooming, Mandarin is a superb choice for a screen, vertical accent, or butterfly and hummingbird attractor.This deciduous woody vine is impressive from the day it leafs out in spring. The new foliage is deep coppery-russet,   less...

A Parade of Pink on Every Branch!From appleblossom to red-streaked "bubblegum" pink, these blooms are unique and beautiful! The most beautiful Flowering Quince we've ever grown, Toyo-Nishiki is an early-blooming delight in the sunny garden! Every branch is dotted with bright blossoms, from appleblossom throughdeep pink -- some even streaked with red! There has never been a Flowering Quince as colo... more...

A Parade of Pink on Every Branch!From appleblossom to red-streaked "bubblegum" pink, these blooms are unique and beautiful! The most beautiful Flowering Quince we've ever grown, Toyo-Nishiki is an early-blooming delight in the sunny garden! Every branch is dotted with bright blossoms, from appleblossom throughdeep pink -- some even streaked with red! There has never been a Flowering Quince as colorful or floriferous as this charmer!Toyo-Nishiki blooms in early spring, the flowers arising before   less...

x Cupressocyparis leylandii: Reaches its mature size in just 10 years! X Cupressocyparis leylandii (Leyland Cypress) is among the finest evergreens for creating a dense screen. This bi-generic hybrid grows in upright pyramidal form 30 feet tall and 6 feet wide in 10 years, offering fragrant, thick foliage that serves as an effective windbreak or privacy fence in the sunny to lightly shaded garden.... more...

x Cupressocyparis leylandii: Reaches its mature size in just 10 years! X Cupressocyparis leylandii (Leyland Cypress) is among the finest evergreens for creating a dense screen. This bi-generic hybrid grows in upright pyramidal form 30 feet tall and 6 feet wide in 10 years, offering fragrant, thick foliage that serves as an effective windbreak or privacy fence in the sunny to lightly shaded garden. A splendid specimen or hedge, it is so dense and symmetrical that, unless you wish to restrict its   less...

Kalmia Minuet: Just 3 feet tall after 10 years, this is the Kalmia for space-saving gardens! One of the most beautiful Mountain Laurels ever, Minuet is a slow-growing dwarf just perfect for small gardens and space-saving settings, with brilliant cinnamon-and-white blooms that burst from big, showy pink buds!Just 3 feet high and wide, this native shrub is ideal for the border, as edging, for accent... more...

Kalmia Minuet: Just 3 feet tall after 10 years, this is the Kalmia for space-saving gardens! One of the most beautiful Mountain Laurels ever, Minuet is a slow-growing dwarf just perfect for small gardens and space-saving settings, with brilliant cinnamon-and-white blooms that burst from big, showy pink buds!Just 3 feet high and wide, this native shrub is ideal for the border, as edging, for accents, and in the woodland garden. It forms a plump, rounded plant, and in late spring is unbelievably f   less...