DISTINCTIVE GARDENSCOLLECTIBLES

2012 TOP PICKSPLANTS THAT MAKE YOUR GARDEN SHINE

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ANNUAL GRASSES

PENNISETUM Cherry Sparkler3' h

ANNUALS

BEGONIA Bonfire Chocolate Red12-14"h

COLEUS Alligator Tears18-24"h

GOODENIA Little Luna8-12"h

PETUNIA Pretty Much Picasso8-12"h

PETUNIA SUPERTUNIA White Russian6-10"h

PTILOTUS Joey12-15"h

NURSERY

AESCULUS parviflora8-12'h x 8-12'w 2'p SUMMER

(Bottlebrush Buckeye) Suckering shrub, outstanding white flower blooms in summer.

CERCIS canadensis Greswan (Burgundy Hearts)10-15'h x 10-15'w 6'p SPRING

(Redbud) This new selection has new growth that emerges as shimmering red-purple heart-shaped leaves. Showy, pink-lavender flowers appear before the leaves in spring. Older shaded foliage may revert to green during the season.

PICEA sitchensis Silberzwerg3'h x 3'w 2-1/2'p

(Silberzwerg Spruce) The name of this compact spruce, which means "silver dwarf" says it all. The plant has outstanding needle color and has a reliable, slow growing habit. Said to be deer resistant.

PINUS parviflora Kinpo6'h x 6'w 2-1/2'p

(Kinpo Pine) Graceful, artistic, and unique describe the character of this small, irregular, bluish green Japanese White Pine. This conifer provides year-round appeal.

SYRINGA pekinensis Sun Dak (Copper Curls)20-25'h x 8-13'w 6'p SPRING

(Copper Curls Tree Lilac) Very showy coppery-orange peeling bark and large, attractive creamy-white flower panicles. Large tannish seed clusters remain on the tree and these capsules add interest on the winter scene.

TSUGA canadensis Golden Splendor30’ h 12’ w 4'p

(Golden Splendor Canadian Hemlock) A fast-growing, golden form introduced by John Mitsch, Aurora, Oregon. Tolerates full sun and is useful as a specimen tree or sheared into a golden-foliaged hedge.

WEIGELA florida Carlton (Ghost Weigela)4'-5'h 4'-5'w 1'p SPRING

(Ghost Weigela) Dark red flowers in spring and remarkable foliage that magically starts green then turns to a ghostly, iredescent butter yellow as the summer proogresses. Repeat bloomer.

PERENNIALS

AJUGA r. Pink Lightning4-6"h SPRING

(Bugleweed) Forms a low, spreading mat of soft mint green, crinkly textures leaves with a distinct creamy white edge. Short, bubble-gum pink flower spikes appear in spring.

ASTILBE August Lights28"h SUMMER

(Astilbe) Long, scarlet-red plumes. One of the latest reds to bloom. New leaves are tinted red, then turn medium green.

BERGENIA Lunar Glow10-14" SPRING

(Winterglut) A totally unique selection of Bergenia, the new leaves begin a soft creamy-yellow tone, complimenting the spikes of magenta-pink bell flowers during spring. Foliage matures to dark green then becomes red for the winter months.

CIMICIFUGA Chocoholic4-5'h FALL

(Black Snakeroot) Deep bronze purple, dissected leavesform a dense, upright clump. Greener in full shade. Fragrant, bottlebrush flowers open mauve pink, then lighten to white. A distinctive specimen for partial shade.

FILIPENDULA Red Umbrellas30"h SUMMER

(Meadow Sweet Plume) Reddish-pink plume like flowers. Deeply cut, green leaves with red centers and red striping along the veins. Will tolerate soggy soil.

HEUCHERA Creole Night12-16"h SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Large, glossy almost black leaves form a dense mound. White flowers on short stems appear in Summer.

DISTINCTIVE GARDENSCOLLECTIBLES

2012 TOP PICKSPLANTS THAT MAKE YOUR GARDEN SHINE

2020 LOWELL PK RD DIXON, IL 815.285.0014

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TIARELLA Pacific Crest4-6"h SPRING

(Trailing Foam Flower) This trailnig ground cover has highly cut leaves which are extrememly well patterned and glossy. Use as a ground cover or in a hanging basket in a shade location. Makes a great non-climbing ivy replacement.