Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) bud-lee-a
These buddleia's were bred for a more compact growth habit for smaller gardens. In colder regions, the woody stems die back severely, re-growing again from the base and flowering on new wood in late summer. The long wands of flowers are quite fragrant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies like crazy.
‘Petite Blue Heaven’: #1 Yellow/8 per
flat Zone 5 Height: 24-30" Bloom Time: July-August
Gorgeous fuzzy silver foliage that produce beautiful blue blooms. Very Showy
accent.
‘Petite Tutti Frutti Pink Nectar’: #1 Yellow/8 per flat Zone
5 Height: 24-30" Bloom Time: July-August
Bright fuchsia-pink blooms and scented foliage for a smaller garden.
Hydrangea hy-DRAIN-ju
Hydrangea's big dramatic flower heads are not limited to our shady spots, there are many beautiful varieties that will do well in the sun. Their large blooms will often transform from their summer colors to warm tones to celebrate the fall. Plant with afternoon shade in hot areas.
macrophilla ‘Red Sensation’: #1 Red/
8 per flat Zone 4 Height: 3’ Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
A stunning red hydrangea with brilliant 8" red blooms and burgundy-red
strong stems. The large mophead flowers begin blooming red and then fade to
shades of purple. Most remarkable, this new variety of hydrangea blooms on new
growth. This means that it will reliably bloom even in the north and continue
to bloom all summer until frost. Its compact size of only 30-36" tall and
wide makes it ideal for landscaping projects and shrub borders. Full sun to
full shade.
paniculata ‘Bombshell’: #1 Red/ 8 per flat Zone 4 Height:
18-36" Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
Bombshell's name reflects the way the dwarf bush explodes with white flowers
from summer to fall, with more flowers per plant than any other Hydrangea paniculata
- and complemented by medium green foliage. Thrives in sun or shade.
paniculata ‘Fire and Ice’: #1 Red/ 8 per flat Zone 4 Height:
6-8' Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire and Ice' will brighten your summer and fall with
its creamy white blooms coming early in the summer and turning pinkish-red come
September. The reddish-green foliage is an eye catching contrast in your garden
all season. A real show piece!
Physocarpus (Ninebark) fi-so-kar-pus
Ninebarks are so named because of their peeling bark, which strips off to reveal several layers.
opulifolius ‘Coppertina’: #1 Red/ 8
per flat #3 Black/sold as eaches Zone 3 Height: 8’ Bloom Time:
Foliage
New foliage emerges as an attractive copper color in spring and transforms to
a rich red in summer. Trim plant to maintain desired height.
Sambucus (Elderberry) sam-bew-kus
The appeal of Sambucus is the finely textured foliage and it's showy flat topped flower clusters. They can be effective as screens or windbreaks.
nigra ‘Black Beauty’:
#1 Red/ 8 per flat Zone 4 Height: 8-12’ Bloom
Time: June-July
‘Black Beauty’ is a breakthrough plant with intriguing dark black foliage that
will change your perception of Sambucus. The leaf color does not fade in summer,
but will become darker instead. A plethora of lemon scented, rich pink flowers
arrive late June to early July, providing wonderful contrast to the foliage.
nigra ‘Black Lace’: #1 Red/ 8 per flat
Zone 4 Height: 6-8' Bloom Time: June-July
Wonderful lacey foliage is accented by creamy pink flowers that turn into red
berries for the fall. The leaves are a deeply cut charcoal that lend much to
the garden. ‘Black Lace’ is the Japanese Maple of the north, except easier to
grow.
racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’: #1 Red/ 8 per flat Zone 3 Height:
5-10’ Bloom Time: June-July
‘Sutherland Gold,’ has beautiful deeply cut golden foliage with a graceful growing
habit. New spring growth is a gorgeous copper red turning to yellow. Holds
color better than other cultivars. Looks best in partial shade.