FLOWERING SHRUBS

Flowering shrubs are a perfect compliment to the perennial flower bed. Many are fragrant, some are old fashioned. Mix them into your perennial beds for added height and texture in your garden. 1 1/2 Gallon Pot $7.99 ea. or 4 For $30.00 2 Gallon Pots $9.99

Abeilophyllum distichum White Forsythia - Although not a true forsythia, it resembles one in most respects, with the exception of having white flowers and a shorter stature. This shrub benefits from hard pruning after flowering. A great compliment to forsythia. 3-5' tall, Sun or Part Sun.
Abelia ‘Confetti’ Variegated pink, white & green foliage, 3’tall, sun
‘Sherwood’ A compact Abelia, white & pink flowers from May until frost. 3-4’, Sun.
Acuba 'Gold Dust' Extremely showy golden splotched foliage grows in shade or part shade. 3'-5' tall.
Aronia melanocarpa ‘Iroquois Beauty’ A useful compact Aronia, white spring flowers, and red & purple foliage in autumn. 3’ tall, sun or part-sun. A tough performer!
Berberis ‘Crimson Pygmy’ Barberry – Dense low-spreading compact burgundy foliage, full sun 18-24" tall.
‘Royal Cloak’ Large deep velvety purple foliage & an upright arching habit. A standout! 4-5’ tall. Sun.
Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight' Summer Lilac or Butterfly bush. Graceful shrubs, blooming all summer. Extremely attractive to butterflies and hummers. Very dark midnight blue 5'tall. Sun
‘Harlequin’A variegated form of ‘Royal Red’ Buddleia. Looks good even when it’s not in bloom!
‘Lochinch’ Long blooming, soft lavender blue flowers and showy silver foliage.
‘Nanho Alba’ Abundant white flowers and a compact habit, 3’ tall
'Nanho Blue' - 3’ Numerous blue flowers, compact habit.
'Nanho Purple' -Lots of small purple flower heads, well branched.
‘Orchid Beauty’ Extremely long clear lavender panicles, very fragrant
'Pink Delight' – Tall Pink 7-8’ Pure pink flowers in thick large racemes. Excellent compact growth habit and attractive silver foliage. One of the best!
‘Sungold’ Golden yellow flowers, a charmer
'White Profusion' - Tall White 7-8’A profusion of big, pure white flowers. Strong bloomer and a good grower!
This shrubby plant can be the focal point in any summer blooming garden. This plant really does draw butterflies like a magnet. Great in full sun. Bloom is long lasting and can be extended by removing spent blossoms.
 
Buxus Chicagoland Green - Boxwood - Fast growing Boxwood. Compact spreading habit and excellent hardiness! 2-3' tall, Sun, Part Sun, or Shade.
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' - Beautyberry - An outstanding Japanese selection, this Beautyberry has lilac-violet berries and a compact habit (3-4' tall). Grow in full sun. Callicarpa is Greek for beautiful fruit!
Chamaecyparis ‘Vintage Gold’ False Cypress - A strong growing golden mound. Fern-like foliage is soft, attractive and bright yellow. 18-30" tall. Golden foliage does not fade in summer or winter. Sun or part-sun.
Chaenomelles ‘Cameo’ Quince - Romantic, fully double peach colored flowers in may. 2-3’ tall, very nice!
Clethra - ‘Hummingbird’ Dwarf Summersweet- Glossy dark green foliage and dense mounded habit. Fragrant white flowers in midsummer. Sun or part-sun, 30" tall.
‘Ruby Spice’ Deep reddish-pink fragrant flowers. Beautiful golden fall color. 3-6’ tall, Sun/part sun.
Cornus ‘Alleman’s Compact’ Compact Red Twig Dogwood, disease resistance, bright red stems. 4’ tall, sun or part sun.
‘Ivory Halo’ A compact variegated dogwood with dark red winter twigs. 5-6’ tall, Sun or part-sun.
Cotoneaster x ‘Hessei’ A wonderfully textured plant with a neat and tidy habit. A spreading plant with rich burgundy fall color. 18" tall. Sun or part-sun.
‘Mooncreeper’ Forms a lustrous dark green mat, adorned with large white flowers. 10-18" tall, sun/part-sun.
Deutzia ‘Magician’ A breathtaking show of large, pink & white striped flowers. Wow! 6-8’ tall, Sun
‘Nikko’ Dwarf Nikko Deutzia – A graceful, low spreading gem, abundant white flowers and attractive burgundy fall color. First class ground cover, 12-24" tall, Sun.
‘Perle Rose’ Rich purple, pearl-like flower buds open in spring to reveal unique white & pink variegated flowers. 5-6’ tall, Sun.
Diervilla ‘Summer Stars’ Impressive display of yellow, trumpet flowers in July make this a star. Tolerant of drought and shade.
Euonymus alatus ‘Rudy Haag’ Burning Bush -A true dwarf Burning Bush, 3-5’tall with beautiful red fall foliage.
fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’ Green and cream evergreen foliage turns pinkish-red in winter. Low sprawling plant, 18" tall, Sun, part sun or shade.
fortunei ‘Blondy’ Colorful foliage, with big, clear yellow thumbprints in the center of each leaf. 18-24" tall, sun or part-sun.
fortunei ‘ Gold Splash’ Big round leaves displaying a thick deep golden edge. Very showy. 18-24" tall, sun or part-sun.
Exochordia ‘The Bride’ Pearl Bush - A vision of purity and bliss! Pearl-like flower buds adorn her arching frame in April and burst open in May. 3-4’ tall, sun or part sun.
Forsythia ‘Goldilocks’ A dwarf globe shaped Forsythia ideally suited for today’s smaller landscape. Bright yellow lowers engulf the stems. 24-30" tall, full sun.
‘Goldtide’ It’s revolutionizing the Forsythia market! A dwarf low-spreading forsythia, 30" tall, Sun.
Fothergilla major A classic beauty noted for its fragrant white bottlebrush flowers and brilliant orange, red and yellow fall color. 4' - 5' tall, sun or part sun.
Halesia carolina Silver Bell - Carolina Silver-bell is a small tree with subtle beauty. Pure white wedding-bell blowers greet us in May before the leaves emerge. Sun or part sun, 5-30’(feet) tall.
Heptacodium miconioides - Seven-Son Flower - A great new shrub recently introduced from China! A large arching shrub or small tree, with glossy dark green leaves, exfoliating bark, and fragrant creamy-white late summer flowers. 10’-20’ (feet) tall. Sun or part-sun.
Hibiscus ‘Blue Bird’ Rose of Sharon - Brightly colored, exotic flowers. Grow as a shrub or train them into trees. 8’-12’ tall, Sun ‘Blue Bird" has large single violet-blue flowers with a dark eye.
‘Diana’ Very large, single pure white flowers bloom longer than other varieties because no fruit is set.
‘Lavender Chiffon’ A whole new look for hardy Hibiscus! Large, single lavender flowers adorned with a lacy center. 8-12’ tall.
‘Pink Giant’ A vigorous growing, bushy plant with very large single deep pink flowers mid-July to September.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'All Summer Beauty' 4' tall prolific bloomer. Mophead flowers are blue if soil is acidic, pink if alkaline. Dependable Hydrangea, often reblooming!
'Blue Billow' Deep blue lace-cap flowers with a silvery cast turn dark pink as they age. Award winning plant. Very hardy. 4' Tall, sun or part sun.
'Mariesii Variegata' 6' bushy shrub has large variegated leaves with lacy pink flower clusters.
‘Nikko Blue’ Large blue flowers, prolific bloomer, 3-5’ tall, Sun or part sun.
‘Pink Beauty’ Lovely clear pink flowers, thick shiny foliage. 3-5’tall.
paniculata 'Pee Wee' 4'-5' tall, sterile white flowers turn pinkish, then white again as they mature. Late summer bloomer. Sun or part sun.
serrata ‘Beni-gaku’ Sawtooth Hydrangea – Extremely graceful plant with white lace cap flowers. The outer flowers become flushed with red, creating a beautiful color combination. Dries a burgundy-red. 4-5’Sun,Part sun.
serrata ‘Kiyosumi’ A remarkable new introduction from Japan. A petite plant with deep red new growth & delicate lacy flowers. The sepals are white with a rich red margin. 4-5’ tall. Sun or part-sun.
Hypericum ‘Ames’ St. John’s Wort -A very hardy tightly mounded shrub with masses of golden yellow flowers in mid-summer. Full sun, 2’-3’ tall
Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ A great architectural plant! Tight columnar growth looks like a pencil reaching for the sky. That’s if you have a good imagination! 4-5’ tall, Sun or part sun.
crenata ‘Soft Touch’ Small compact globe with lustrous, dark green foliage with a "soft touch" texture. 4-5’ tall, Sun or part sun.
x meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ Blue Holly, hardy hybrid with lustrous deep green foliage. Used as a male pollinator for Blue Princess 8 – 10’ tall, Sun, Part sun.
x meserveae‘Blue Princess’ Lustrous blue-green leaves, and abundant dark red berries. Use Blue Prince as the pollinator. 8-10’ tall. Sun, Part sun.
verticillata ‘Berry Nice’ Winterberry Holly - The dark red berry display is so vivid, it can be seen from 1/4 mile away. It will make you stop and take notice. Use Southern Gentleman as the male. 6-8’ tall, sun or part-sun.
verticillata ‘Southern Gentleman’ Good male pollinator for ‘Berry Nice’ Winterberry. Grows 6-9’ tall.
Itea ‘Little Henry’ Dwarf Sweetspire – Sweetly scented, pure white flowers in early summer. 18-24" tall, Sun, Part-sun, or shade.
Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ Golden double flowers cover this plant in early spring and often rebloom during summer. Thrives in light shade, 4-5’ tall, Sun, part sun or shade.
Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Pink Cloud’ - Beauty Bush - Masses of light pink flowers cover this plant in mid-spring. Upright arching plant, 6’-9’ tall, Sun
Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesens Gold’ – Bush Honeysuckle – Don’t let the name Honeysuckle scare you. This is a petite golden bush, absolutely outstanding in the garden. Sun or part sun. 12" tall.
‘Harlequin’ Cream, pink and dark green variegated leaves with wonderfully scented tubular flowers. Can be grown as a low spreading shrub or trained up a trellis. Wonderful fall foliage. Rose/purple flowers with a creamy yellow lip from May to July. 8-10’ tall.
Magnolia ‘Waterlily’ A lovely flowering tree with fragrant white flowers that appear pink in bud. An upright bushy grower, 15’ tall, sun or part sun.
Microbiota decussata Siberian Cypress - Graceful, bright green foliage looks like a cross between a creeping juniper and a fern. Grows best in dry conditions. Its foliage turns a russet copper in winter. 8-12" tall, sun/part sun.
Paeonia – Peony – Long lived and fragrant, its neat bushy shape makes a valuable addiion to the landscape, pink, red, and white. Sun 3-4’ tall. 9.99 (2 Gallon Pot)
Philadelphus ‘Innocence’ Mock Orange - Delightfully fragrant pure white single flowers. The leaves are splashed with a creamy white variegation. 6-8’ tall, full sun.
Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ AKA 'Diablo' An exciting new shrub from Germany with striking burgundy leaves. Light pink, button like flowers in mid-summer. Very showy and extremely hardy. 4-8’ tall, grow in full sun.
Picea ables ‘Nidiformis’ Birds Nest Spruce – Tight horizontal branches on a flat topped spreading form. 2-3’ tall, sun
glauca ‘Conica’ Dwarf Alberta Spruce – Dense pyramid shaped evergreen with bright green needles. 6-8’ tall.
Prunus x cistena - Purple Leaf Sand Cherry - Deep burgundy foliage, small pink flowers on an upright shrub, sun, 6’-8’.
'Okame' This attractive hybrid cherry bears profuse pink blossoms in early spring, before the leaves emerge. It grows to 25' tall, with foliage turning brilliant orange in fall. Stunning!
‘Rosea Plena’ Dwarf Flowering Almond – Old time favorite, double pink blooms in early spring. 3-4’ tall, Sun.
Rhamnus frangula ‘Asplenifolia’ Fern-leaf BuckThorn - Texture is the key to this plant! A specimen, with a broad upright mounding habit & wonderful fall color. 8-10’ tall. Sun or part sun.
Rhodotypos scandens – Black Jetbeard Angelic pure white flowers in June. Low maintenance easy plant. 3-6’ tall, Sun, Part-sun or Shade.
Rosa -Rose - 'Carefree Sunshine' Deep golden buds open to laarge lemon-yellow flowers. Hedge-forming rose growing to 3 1/2' tall. Easy care Rose, bred for low-maintenance. Sun.
'Carefree Wonder' Semi-double bold pink flowers, with creamy white undersides. Award winning shrub rose grows 4' tall. Another easy-care one!
‘Eden’ – One of our favorites here at the nursery, fragrant pink rimmed rose flowers. 5’ tall, Sun.
'Knock-Out' Deep cherry-red flowers adorn this compact 3' tall shrub rose. This hedge-forming rose is reportedly not attractive to Japanese beetles, so let us know!
Salix caprea – French Pussy Willow – Multi-stemmed shrub grown for its silver pink catkins. Cut back yearly to produce long shoots. 12-15’ tall, Sun.
chaenomeloides - Giant Pussy Willow. Because of its huge "rabbit-foot" catkins, this is certain to become a popular plant for cutting. 10-12’ tall. Full sun.
Sambucus 'Guincho Purple' Elderberry - Deep purplish-green foliage and dark purple berries. Leaf color intensifies in late summer and fall. Creamy white flowers in June contrast nicely with burgundy foliage! 8-10' tall, Sun or part sun.
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ This birch-leaf spirea sports a multitiude of tightly packed white flower clusters, compact rounded habit and exceptional purple autumn color. ‘Tor’ blooms in mid to late spring. 2-3’tall, full sun.
japonica ‘Dakota Goldcharm’ A dwarf gold-leafed spirea with bronze tips and pink flowers. An outstanding plant for the front of the border or perennial garden! Sun, 15" tall.
japonica ‘Neon Flash’ Spirea – Vivid red flowers. 3’ tall, sun.
Syringa – Lilac - No other flower scent can resurrect the past so powerfully.
‘Alexander’s Pink’ – Lilac Abundant, large pink fragrant flowers, 6-9 ft. tall, Sun
‘Donald Wyman’ Fragrant, very large purple flower spikes, 8-10’ tall, Sun.
‘Evangeline’ Her light purple, double blooms are extremely fragrant. A compact, early bloomer. 8-10’ tall, sun.
‘Mt. Baker’ An early blooming white variety, fragrant. 8-10’ tall, Sun.
patula 'Miss Kim' A dwarf compact lilac with pale purple flower buds thaat open lavender blue. Attrctive dark green foliage turns a pleasing bronze color in autumn. 3'-5' tall, sun.
persica The Persian Lilac has lavender/purple flowers which embellish a broad spreading, well-branched plant. Often reblooms in summer. Grows 8-10' tall. Sun.
Tamarix ‘Pink Cascade’ A astonishing sight to behold! Masses of deep pink flowers create an ostrich plume effect in early summer. Light green foliage is soft and feathery. Cut back to the ground each winter, Sun, 10’-15’ tall.
Viburnum dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’ An exciting new compact selection sporting loads of white spring flowers, and an impressive display of rich blue berries. Makes a great low hedge. Attracts songbirds, too. 3-5’ tall, sun/part sun.
nudum ‘Winterthur’ Lustrous, deep green leaves transform to the most breath-taking red wine autumn color. Spectacular fruit color evolves from white to hot pink to bright blue. Creamy white flowers in May. 5-6’ tall, sun or part sun.
Vitex agnus-castus - Chastetree - An attractive bold medium sized shrub bearing fragrant 12" violet/blue flower spikes in mid-to late summer. Cut back hard in early spring. 4-10’ tall, full sun.
Weigelia ‘Polka’ Many think this is the best pink Weigelia! Large bright pink flowers cover this 3’-5’ plant from June to September. Sun.
‘Tango’ A compact Wiegela, only 2-3’ tall, bearing deep red flowers and handsome bronze foliage. Very hardy.
‘Wine & Roses’ Intoxicating, dark burgundy leaves shimmer like a fine wine! Hot pink colored flowers against dark glossy foliage, a winner! Sun, 4’-5’ tall.