Flowerwood Catalog 2023

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Babylon Beauty

Light green with low spreading growth if not pruned. Works well as ground cover or for layering in landscape. 3’

New for 2023!

Pollinators will flock to Butterfly Candy™ varieties for their nectar-bearing treasures, but what will attract garden consumers? Color, bloom-power, and the dwarf habit—2–3’ H x 2–3’ W. Introduce them to your customers this spring. Hardy in USDA zones 5–10; full sun.

New for 2024!

Introducing…BetterBoxwood,® the first collection of scientifically bred blightresistant boxwood. Hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Full sun to part shade.

Heritage

Very similar to Buxus sempervirens but a bit more compact. Dark green leaves; ideal as a hedge or pruning form.

Renaissance

Low-growing; ideal for low hedges. Stays dark green all year. Can be pruned one time per year. 1–2’

B.

Skylight

Faster growing with medium green leaves. Suitable for balls, in mass and medium hedges. 6–8’

Invite your customers to plant bingeworthyblooms in their landscape with Encore Azalea.

Supported by a yearly comprehensive advertising and public relations campaign since 1997, Encore Azalea varieties are the world’s best-selling reblooming azaleas. Make sure you have this premium product available for your customers!

These varieties o er rich, colorful blooms in spring, summer and fall, and perform equally well in sunny locations or high-filtered shade. With 33 unique varieties of bloom from which to choose, and dwarf and intermediate sizes, Encore Azalea o ers increased profits and sustainable color season after season.

Encore® Azalea Autumn Sunburst ® and Autumn Angel®

Two New Varieties

Autumn Majesty ® Autumn Majesty glows with masses of petite, ru ed, semi-double purple blooms in spring, summer and fall. Hardy to USDA Zone 6A, its evergreen foliage grows in a rounded, compact habit and stays bright green in winter.

in coral pink with bold white margins against dark evergreen foliage. Flowering profusely in spring, summer and fall, Autumn Starburst grows compact and mounding and is hardy to USDA Zone 6A.

Encore Azaleas by Size

We have the size that’s just right for any location!

Dwarf Encore Azalea varieties grow more slowly than intermediates, and can be easily maintained at 2–3’ tall x 3–4’ wide. These smaller varieties are perfect for containers, shrub borders, small hedges, as accent plants or planted in mass.

Autumn Angel®

Autumn Bonfire®

Autumn Carnival®

Autumn Cheer®

Autumn Chi on™

Autumn Coral®

Autumn Embers®

Autumn Fire®

Autumn Ivory®

Autumn Lilac®

Autumn Majesty®

Autumn Princess®

Autumn Ruby®

Autumn Starburst®

Autumn Starlite®

Autumn Sunburst®

Autumn Sundance®

Autumn Sunset®

Intermediate varieties have a moderate to fast growth rate and can be easily maintained at 4–5’ tall x 3–4’ wide. These varieties work well as background plants, as larger privacy hedges, or as stunning accent plants.

Autumn Amethyst®

Autumn Belle®

Autumn Bravo®

Autumn Carnation®

Autumn Debutante®

Autumn Empress™

Autumn Jewel®

Autumn Lily®

Autumn Monarch™

Autumn Moonlight®

Autumn Rouge®

Autumn Royalty®

Autumn Sangria®

Autumn Sweetheart®

Autumn Twist®

AUTUMN AMETHYST ®

Displays attractive purple foliage in the winter and stunning purple blooms in spring, summer and fall. Rhododendron ‘Conlee’

4’ H x 4’ W

Dark lavender, single form blooms measure 2” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN ANGEL®

Dark green glossy foliage accentuates the pure white blooms of this compact plant. Rhododendron ‘Robleg’ PP15227

3’ H x 3’ W

Pure white, single form blooms measure 3” across Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

AUTUMN BELLE®

Fast growing upright variety with light green foliage and bi-colored ru ed flowers. Rhododendron ‘Robleo’ PP19899

5’ H x 4’ W

Pale pink, semi-double blooms with white lacing and magenta freckles measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

AUTUMN BONFIRE®

True red, semi-double and single blooms. Autumn Bonfire holds its bright green foliage year-round. Rhododendron ‘Robleza’ PP29770

3’ H x 3.5’ W

Bright, clear, true red semi-double and single blooms measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN BRAVO®

Blazing red blooms contrast nicely with the dark green foliage, putting on an attractive show. Rhododendron ‘Conlen’ PP11628

4’ H x 4.5’ W

Orange-red, single form blooms measure 2” across Hardy in USDA zones 6B–10

AUTUMN CARNATION ®

Displays dark green summer foliage and purple winter foliage with exceptional flower quality and color. Rhododendron ‘Roblec’ PP15339

4.5’ H x 4’ W

Medium pink, semi-double blooms measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN CARNIVAL®

Fluorescent blooms create a stunning contrast with the deep green foliage of this compact variety. Rhododendron ‘Conlet’ PP12111

3’ H x 3.5’ W

Medium pink, semi-double blooms measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6B–10

AUTUMN CHEER®

The compact growth habit of this dainty variety makes it well suited for small gardens. Rhododendron ‘Conlef’

3’ H x 3.5’ W Pink, petite, single form blooms measure 1.25” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN CHIFFON™

This compact variety boasts especially heavy summer blooming. Rhododendron ‘Robled’ PP15862

2.5’ H x 3’ W

Light pink, single form blooms with a pink center measure 2.75” across Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

AUTUMN CORAL®

This compact variety boasts especially heavy summer blooming. Rhododendron ‘Conled’

2.5’ H x 3’ W

Soft coral pink, single form blooms with a fuchsia center measure 2.75” across Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

AUTUMN DEBUTANTE®

The lustrous dense foliage is a great backdrop for the large, delicate flowers.

Rhododendron ‘Roblel’ PP16278

4’ H x 4’ W

Light pink, single form blooms measure 3” across Hardy in USDA zones 6B–10

AUTUMN EMBERS®

This striking variety stands out in any landscape with its blazing display of color. Rhododendron ‘Conleb

3’ H x 3.5’ W

Deep red-orange, semi-double blooms measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6B–10

AUTUMN EMPRESS™

Upright growth habit with dark green summer foliage and bronze hue in winter. Rhododendron ‘Conles’ PP12109

4’ H x 3’ W

Medium pink, semi-double blooms measure 2.25” across Hardy in USDA zones 6B–10

AUTUMN FIRE®

True red semi-double blooms. Dark green foliage deepens to a purple bronze in winter. Rhododendron ‘Roblez’ PP28279

2.5’ H x 3’ W

Rich, velvety red semi-double blooms measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN IVORY®

A compact grower that bursts with huge quantities of bright white flowers. Ideal in containers. Rhododendron ‘Roblev’ PP25046

2.5’ H x 3’ W

White, single form blooms measure 2” across Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

AUTUMN JEWEL®

Provides landscape color year-round with its pink blooms and its attractive purple winter foliage. Rhododendron ‘Robleu’ PP25074

4’ H x 4’ W

Pink, single form blooms measure 2” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN LILAC®

Lavender blooms accented with darker purple freckles stand out against its evergreen foliage. Rhododendron ‘Robles’ PP22762

3’ H x 3.5’ W

Lavender, single form blooms measure 2” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN LILY®

Upright with deep green foliage; produces profuse white blooms with occasional single purple stripes. Rhododendron Roblex’ PP25073

4.5’ H x 4’ W

White, single form blooms measure 3” across, with occasional purple stripe Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN MAJESTY®

Glowing masses of petite, ru ed, semidouble dark purple blooms spring, summer and fall. Rhododendron ‘Roblezd’ PPAF

3’ H x 3.5’ W

Dark purple, semi-double heavy petaled blooms measure 2” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN MONARCH ™

Fast growing upright variety with light green foliage and ru ed flowers. Rhododendron ‘Conleo’ PP11640

5’ H x 4’ W

Dark orange-pink, semi-double blooms with red freckles measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6B–10

AUTUMN MOONLIGHT ®

Fast growing upright variety with light green foliage and white ru ed flowers. Rhododendron ‘Mootum’ PP18416

5’ H x 4’ W

Pure white, semi-double blooms with a dusted yellow throat measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

AUTUMN PRINCESS®

Striking purple winter foliage and dark green summer foliage accentuate the ru ed blooms. Rhododendron ‘Roblea’ PP12142

3.5’ H x 3’ W

Salmon pink, semi-double blooms measure 2” across Hardy in USDA zones 6B–10

AUTUMN ROUGE®

The original Encore® Azalea. Its dark lustrous foliage accentuates its beautiful semi-double flower. Rhododendron ‘Conlea’

4’ H x 4.5’ W

Deep pink, semi-double blooms measure 2” across Hardy in USDA zones 6B–10

What did the bee say to the flowers?

AUTUMN ROYALTY®

Voted Azalea of the year by the American Rhododendron Society. Rhododendron ‘Conlec’

4.5’ H x 4’ W

Dark purple, single form blooms measure 3.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN RUBY®

The compact growth habit of this dainty variety makes it well suited for small gardens. Rhododendron ‘Conler’ PP12110

2.5’ H x 3’ W

Ruby red, petite, single form blooms measure 1.25” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN SANGRIA®

This fast growing variety boasts large, vibrant neon flowers. Rhododendron ‘Roblee’ PP15077

4.5’ H x 4’ W

Dark pink, single form blooms measure 3.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN STARBURST ®

A stunning bi-color variety in coral pink with bold white margins blooming spring, summer and fall. Rhododendron ‘Robleze’ PP32605

3’ H x 3.5’ W

Coral pink single to semi-double blooms with large white ru ed edges measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN STARLITE®

Beautiful speckled blooms and light green foliage characterize this especially fast growing variety. Rhododendron ‘Roblem’ PP15043

3.5’ H x 4’ W

White, single form blooms with pink flecks and occasional stripes measure 3” across Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

AUTUMN SUNBURST ®

Flowers profusely with coral pink blooms with white ru ed edges against compact dark green foliage. Rhododendron Roblet’ PP25072

3’ H x 3.5’ W

Coral pink blooms with white ru ed edges, single to semi-double form blooms measure 2.5” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

AUTUMN SUNDANCE®

Unique vibrant blooms and reddish winter foliage are this variety’s star features. Rhododendron ‘Roblef’ PP16184

3.5’ H x 4’ W

Deep fuchsia pink, single form blooms measure 3” across Hardy in USDA zones 6A–10

Distinctly Southern Roots, Instantly Recognizable Brand

Brought to you by the garden writers and editors you trust, each plant in the Southern Living® Plant Collection is selected for superior performance in our gardens. When you stock the Southern Living Plant Collection, you deliver an instantly recognized brand trusted by millions of readers across the country. These improved plants, backed by powerful marketing year after year, will increase your profits. Many Southern Living plants are hardy to Zone 6A, expanding the reach of the brand beyond the southern garden.

White Wedding® Hydrangea, Touch of Gold® Holly and Coppertop® Viburnum

Our Agapanthus

LARGE 6+ in. across

Indigo Frost™

Ever Twilight™

see pgs. 23–24

MEDIUM 5+ in. across

MED. TO SM. 4–5+ in. across

Ever Sapphire™

Little Blue Fountain™

Ever Midnight™

Ever White™

Ever Amethyst™

Queen Mum™

Our Conifers

Not All Evergreens Are Green

The Southern Living® Plant Collection offers conifers with year-round garden color and heat and cold tolerance— in a variety of sizes, habits, hues and textures.

Arborvitae PANCAKE™

12–18” high x 24–36” wide see pg. 25

Cryptomeria DRAGON PRINCE™

2–3’ high x 3–4’ wide see pg. 33

Arborvitae FIRE CHIEF™

2–4’ high x 2–4’ wide see pg. 25

Chamaecyparis NIGHT LIGHT™

4–5’ high x 4–5’ wide see pg. 30

Chamaecyparis PAUL’S GOLD®

5’ high x 6’ wide see pg. 30

Arborvitae HIGHLIGHTS®

8–20’ high x 4’ wide see pg. 25

Arborvitae FOREVER GOLDY

10–12’ high x 3–3.5’ wide see pg. 25

Arborvitae GREEN VALLEY™

15–20’ high x 6–8’ wide see pg. 25

Our Delta Crapemyrtles

Summer Blooms in All Hues see pg. 32

Characterized by their unique burgundy, curved leaves, the Delta Series offers vivid, showy blooms throughout the summer months. Pest-resistant and exceptionally heat tolerant, these trees perform beautifully in full sun to part shade within USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 9.

Delta Eclipse™

Our Gardenias see pgs. 34–35

Diamond Spire®

Fool Proof ™

3–4’ H x 3’ W

3–4’ H x 3–4’ W

Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leeone’ PP21983

2.5–3’ H x 2.5–3’ W

Gardenia jasminoides ‘LEETWO’ PP27601

Jubilation™

ScentAmazing®

3–4’ H x 2’ W

Gardenia Hybrid ‘LeeFive’ PPAF

Gardenia Hybrid ‘Leesix’ PPAF

Purple Pixie® Loropetalum

Our Nandinas

2’ high x 1.5–2’ wide

1–2’ high x 1.5–2’ wide

3–4’ high x 3–4’ wide

3–4’ high x 3–4’ wide

Flirt™

Obsession™

Blush Pink™

‘Lemon-Lime’

‘KALEIDOSCOPE’ Abelia

Naturally compact layered habit. Chameleon-like foliage changes from golden yellow in spring to orange-red in fall. White flowers spring to fall.

Abelia Hybrid Kaleidoscope’ PP16988

2–3’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Golden yellow variegated foliage in spring changes to orange-red in fall

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

Bright yellow and green leaves mature to white and green. Abelia Hybrid Hopleys’

3’ H x 4’ WFull sun to part shade

Bright variegated foliage with profuse light pink flowers summer to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

‘RADIANCE’ Suntastic™ Abelia

Naturally compact mounding habit. Silvery-green and white variegated foliage. White flowers from summer to fall. Abelia Hybrid Radiance’ PP21929

2–3’ H x 3–3.5’ WFull sun to part shade

Fragrant white flowers mid-summer to fall; variegated foliage with crimson stems

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

EVER AMETHYST™ Agapanthus

Earlier flowering dark purple variety, repeat blooming. Bloom scapes reach 24- to 30- in. high.

Agapanthus Hybrid ‘MP003’ PP30163

12–16” H x 12–18” W Part sun

Amethyst blooms on 24-30” tall stalks spring to summer

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

EVER MIDNIGHT™ Agapanthus

Semi-dwarf; great for containers or cut flowers. Blooms early and reblooms. Drought tolerant.

Agapanthus Hybrid ‘SDB002’ PP30164

12–15” H x 12–15” W Part sun

Dark blue flowers on 20” stalks spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

Why did the leaf go to the doctor?

EVER SAPPHIRE™ Agapanthus

Brilliant blue blooms on 20–24” stalks spring to summer. Agapanthus Hybrid ANDBIN’ PP26336

12–16” H x 12–18” W Part sun

Bright blue blooms on 20–24” stalks spring to summer

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

IT WAS FEELING GREEN

MISS LEMON™ Abelia

EVER TWILIGHT™ Agapanthus

Blooms early and reblooms atop sturdy foliage that serves as a lovely easy-care foundation plant when not in bloom. Agapanthus Hybrid MDB001’ PP30162

16–18” H x 16–18” W Part sun

Large bicolor white and violet blooms on 24–30” stalks spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

EVER WHITE™ Agapanthus

Blooms very early and reblooms with brilliant white blooms; fast-growing, tough and drought tolerant.

Agapanthus Hybrid WP001’ PP27357

12–16” H x 12–18” W Part sun

Dark white flowers on 20” stalks spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

INDIGO FROST™ Agapanthus

Multiple spikes of large, bi-color, white and blue flowers bloom in spring and rebloom throughout summer. Agapanthus Hybrid AMBIC001’ PP25519

16–18” H x 16–18” W Part sun

Large, bi-color, white and blue flowers on 24–30” stalks spring to summer

Hardy in USDA zones 7B–10

INDIGO PRINCESS™ Agapanthus

Semi-dwarf; great for containers or cut flowers. Blooms early and reblooms.

Drought tolerant. africanus ‘BNA01’ PP29347

16–18” H x 16–18” W Part sun

Dark blue blooms on tall stalks in late spring

Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

LITTLE BLUE FOUNTAIN™

Agapanthus

This semi-dwarf, fast-growing, drought tolerant agapanthus blooms very early and reblooms with multiple spikes of deep blue flowers.

Agapanthus Hybrid Brilliant Blue’ PP25966

8–12” H x 18” W Part sun

One of the deepest blue flowers on the market; blooms on 16–18” stalks

Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

QUEEN MUM™ Agapanthus

Featuring extra large, dual colored white and violetblue flower heads and clumping strap-like foliage. Ideal for beds, borders, pots and boxes.

Agapanthus orientalis PMN06’ PP24651

18–24” H x 18–24” W Part sun

Extra large, white and violet blooms on 24–30” stalks spring to summer

Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

FIRE CHIEF™ Arborvitae

Bright golden spring foliage and fantastic deep red fall color. Thuja occidentalis Congabe’ PP19009

2–4’ H x 2–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Bright golden spring foliage; deep red fall color

Hardy in USDA zones 5–8

FOREVER GOLDY Arborvitae

Upright, pyramidal conifer with bright golden variegated foliage. Drought, heat and full sun tolerant. Matures at 10–12’. Thuja plicata 4EVER’ PP19267

10–12’ H x 3–3.5’ W Full sun

Bright golden yellow foliage with upright pyramidal habit

Hardy in USDA zones 5–8

GREEN VALLEY™ Arborvitae

Upright, pyramidal conifer with bright golden variegated foliage. Drought, heat and full sun

tolerant. Matures at 10–12’. Thuja plicata ‘BLTP’

15–20’ H x 6–8’ WFull sun to part shade

Conical; manageable size hedge

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

HIGHLIGHTS® Arborvitae

Naturally pyramidal-columnar form with little pruning. Holds bright color in heat and over winter.

Thuja occidentalis Janed Gold’ PP21967

8–20’ H x 4’ WFull sun to part sun

Evergreen, aromatic golden foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 5–8

PANCAKE™ Arborvitae

Versatile evergreen shrub features a flattened dense habit and requires no pruning. Deep sage green foliage. Thuja occidentalis Concesarini’ PP24013

12–18” H x 24–36” W Full sun

Color shifts to blue in winter

Hardy in USDA zones 3–7

‘POQUITO’ Banana

“Just right” Poquito quickly grows to about 3 feet high, working well in containers or as a border. New growth boasts red spots against green leaves.

Musa acuminata Poquito’ PP26424

3’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part shade

New growth boasts red spots against green leaves

Hardy in USDA zones 9–12

‘ORANGE ROCKET’ Barberry

This award winning barberry sports a unique color combination for an easy care shrub. New spring foliage starts out a vibrant coral and ages to ruby red that lasts into fall.

Berberis thunbergii Orange Rocket’ PP18411

4’ H x 1.5’ WFull sun to part shade

Vibrant coral new spring foliage ages to ruby red through fall

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

NAVAHO’ Thornless Blackberry

Thornless, easy care variety yields exceptionally sweet berries. Tolerates clay soil and returns each year. Rubus Hybrid Navaho’

4–5’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Spring blooms and large summer berries; tolerate clay soils and return year after year

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

‘OSAGE’ Thornless Blackberry

Thornless, easy care variety yields exceptionally sweet berries. Tolerates clay soil and returns each year. Rubus Hybrid Osage’ PP26120

4–5’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Spring blooms and large summer berries; tolerate clay soils and return year after year

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

PRIME-ARK® FREEDOM Thornless Blackberry

Thornless, easy care variety yields exceptionally sweet berries. Tolerates clay soil and returns each year. Blooms on old and new wood for a earlier and longer harvest. Rubus Hybrid APF-153T’ PP26990

4–5’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Blooms and fruits on first year’s growth; tolerate clay soils and return each year

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

BLESS YOUR HEART® Blueberry

Bred for heavy fruit set and large, sweet berries. Late blooming to avoid frost, yet fast ripening.

Vaccinium ashei Alapaha’

4–5’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Prolific berries; spring blooms; plant with For Heaven’s Sake or Takes the Cake for more berries

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE® Blueberry

Bred for heavy fruit set and large, sweet berries. Late blooming to avoid frost, yet fast ripening.

Vaccinium ashei Ochlockonee’ PP17300

4–5’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Prolific berries; spring blooms; plant with Bless Your Heart or Takes the Cake for more berries

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

‘HELLO DARLIN’® Blueberry

Developed by University of Florida, brings low-chill commercial berry power to home gardens. Compact with dark red fall foliage. Early blooms and heavy, early fruit set.

Vaccinium corymbosum FL09-216’ PPAF

3–4’ H x 2–3’ W Full sun

Early/heavy fruiting variety

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

I DECLARE™ Blueberry

Developed by University of Florida, brings low-chill commercial berry power to home gardens. Larger than Hello Darlin’ with dark red fall foliage. Early blooms and heavy, early fruit set.

Vaccinium corymbosum FL11-137’ PPAF

4–5’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Full sun, Early fruiting variety

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

TAKES THE CAKE® Blueberry

Bred for heavy fruit set and large, sweet berries. Late blooming to avoid frost, yet fast ripening.

Vaccinium ashei Vernon’ PP18291

4–5’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Prolific berries; spring blooms; plant with Bless

Your Heart or For Heaven’s Sake for more berries

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

BABY GEM™ Boxwood

Compact, with tiny, dense green foliage that retains its color all year. Baby Gem will sparkle as a border or focal point in your garden year-round.

Buxus microphylla Gregem’ PP21159

4’ H x 4–5’ WFull sun to part shade

Deer resistant compact boxwood

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

WINTERSTAR™ Boxwood

Easy to grow, heat tolerant foundation plant with an upright habit. Buxus microphylla FWBM01’

4’ H x 4’ WFull sun to part shade

Deer resistant, evergreen

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

BUTTERFLY TOWERS™ MAGENTA

Buddleia

Attractive upright, columnar growth habit with magenta flowers. Ideal for hedges or screens.

Buddleia davidii Tobud1305’

4–5’ H x 2–3’ WFull sun to part shade

Upright growth and magenta blooms all summer

Hardy in USDA zones 5–10

BUTTERFLY TOWERS™ WHITE

Buddleia

Attractive upright columnar growth habit with white flowers. Ideal for hedges or screens.

Buddleia davidii TMBU08/3’ PPAF

4–5’ H x 2–3’ WFull sun to part shade

Pyramidal habit and white blooms all summer

Hardy in USDA zones 5–10

ALABAMA

BEAUTY™ October

Magic® Camellia

One of the first to flower in fall; blooms profusely in fall; makes an excellent screen or hedge.

Camellia sasanqua TDN 1111’

12–15’ H x 6–8’ WFull sun to part shade

Rosy-red semidouble blooms in fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

BELLA ROUGE™ October Magic®

Camellia

Very compact growth habit is perfect for small spaces. Blooms Nov. through Dec.

Camellia sasanqua TDN 1116’

4–5’ H x 4–5’ WFull sun to part shade

Red semidouble blooms in fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

CHRISTMAS CAROL™ October

Magic® Camellia

A hybrid between sasanqua and japonica with graceful, semi-weeping foliage and bell shaped bi-color flowers.

Camellia sasanqua Green J-039’

5–7’ H x 3–5’ WFull sun to part shade

Red bell-shaped flowers with white margins autumn through Christmas

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

EARLY WONDER® October Magic®

Camellia

Formal double rose-pink to lavender-pink blooms arrive early in the season; heavy bloomer; upright growth habit. Camellia japonica Early Autumn’

6–8’ H x 4–6’ WFull sun to part shade

Profuse lavender-rose formal double blooms fall through late winter / early spring

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

IVORY™ October Magic® Camellia

Expect profuse blooms on a more manageable, vigorous, symmetrical, upright habit. Blooms September to October.

Camellia sasanqua Green S99-016’ PP24887

6–8’ H x 5–7’ WFull sun to part shade

White carnation-like blooms September to October

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

JESSICA’S RUFFLES™

October Magic® Camellia

Graceful upright habit, perfect for narrow spaces or vertical accents. Blooms Nov through Dec.

Camellia sasanqua TDN 1120’

10–12’ H x 6–8’ WFull sun to part shade

Medium pink semidouble blooms in fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

PINK STELLA™ October Magic®

Camellia

One of the first to flower with profuse pink blooms in the fall. Excellent specimen or medium sized hedge.

Camellia sasanqua Dixie’

6–8’ H x 6–8’ WFull sun to part shade

One of the first to flower in fall; medium pink semidouble blooms

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

ORCHID™ October Magic® Camellia

Dense and bushy growth habit; October Magic®

Camellias are more vigorous, disease resistant, and bloom later into winter.

Camellia sasanqua Green 94-035’ PP20465

4–5’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Fall blooms are made up of soft pink petals with darker pink edging

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

ROSE™ October Magic® Camellia

Dense, upright, nearly columnar shrub; October Magic® Camellias are more vigorous, disease resistant, and bloom later into winter.

Camellia sasanqua Green 98-009’ PP20506

6–8’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Salmon rose blooms in fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

RUBY™ October Magic® Camellia

Brilliant, Christmas red, fully double blooms in fall. Dense, semi-dwarf habit.

Camellia sasanqua Green 02-003’ PP24538

3–4’ H x 4–5’ WFull sun to part shade

Brilliant, Christmas red, fully double blooms in fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

SNOW™ October Magic® Camellia

Compact & mounded; copper new growth; blooms fall into winter. Camellia sasanqua Green 94-010’ PP20454

5–6’ H x 5–6’ WFull sun to part shade

White/magenta blooms in fall; copper new spring growth

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

EVEREST EverColor®

Colorful year-round foliage; brighten shady garden corners. Most compact of the series. Superb for small pots, plant borders, mixed containers, and edges.

Carex oshimensis CarFit01’ PP20955

18” H x 18” WPart shade to shade

Bright, colorful foliage, year round Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

‘EVERILLO’

Add drama to shady spots or containers with this versatile, easy care grass. Use as a groundcover, to edge a path, or tuck into a window box.

Carex oshimensis Everillo’ PP21002

12–18” H x 12–18” WPart shade to shade

Bright, colorful foliage, year-round Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

NIGHT LIGHT™ Chamaecyparis

Dense, rounded habit; tolerates full sun with no noticeable burn in outdoor trials. Bronze foliage in winter. Chamaecyparis obtusa Conschlecht’ PP24666

4–5’ H x 4–5’ W Full sun

Yellow green foliage spring to fall; bronze colored foliage in winter

Hardy in USDA zones 5–8

PAUL’S GOLD® Chamaecyparis

A heat tolerant conifer with cascading golden evergreen foliage for year round interest. Perfect choice for borders. Low maintenance shrub maturing at 5’ tall with a 6’ spread. Chamaecyparis pisifera Paul’s Gold®

5’ H x 6’ WFull sun to part shade

Heat tolerant with cascading golden foliage year round Hardy in USDA zones 5–8

SUMMERTIME

Exciting new hybrid has a compact, rounded habit. Sterile plants produce more flowers and no seeds. Increased cold hardiness.

Vitex Hybrid HELEN FROEHLICH’ PP31660

5–6’ H x 4–5’ W Full sun

Large lavender flowers on dark stems

Hardy in USDA zones 5–10

‘TAIGA’ Clematis

Outstanding flowering vine w/ unusual tropicallike double purple flowers with lime tips that grow 3-6 inches wide. Blooms profusely summer through fall. Clematis Hybrid ‘Taiga’ PP27591

8' H x 3' WPart sun to part shade

Unique purple double flowers summer to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

BLUES™ Chaste tree

EverColor® Carex

Carex

BIGFOOT™ Cleyera

Fast growing choice for a tall hedge or screen. Glossy evergreen leaves. Disease and pest resistant and heat tolerant.

Ternstroemia gymnanthera Sotall’

15–20’ H x 5–6’ WFull sun to part shade

Makes a great screen or hedge

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

BRONZE BEAUTY™ Cleyera

Ideal compact hedge or screen with tidy uniform growth. Rich bronze new foliage. Disease and pest resistant and heat tolerant.

Ternstroemia gymnanthera Conthery’

8–10’ H x 5–6’ WFull sun to part shade

Rich bronze new foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

JULIET® Cleyera

Attractive, glossy, creamy white variegated foliage with bronze/pink new growth. Leaves mature to rose pink in fall. Ternstroemia gymnanthera BROODY’ PP30450

6–8’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Attractive variegated foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

LEANN™ Cleyera

Excellent medium-sized screen or hedge with neat, uniform growth. Beautiful maroon new foliage. Disease, pest resistant and heat tolerant.

Ternstroemia gymnanthera Contherann’

10–12’ H x 6–7’ W Full sun

Maroon new growth; perfect medium hedge

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

MONTAGUE™ Cleyera

Upright habit; bronze-maroon new growth matures to deep green.

Ternstroemia gymnanthera ‘BLTG01’

6–7’ high x 3–4’ wideFull sun to part shade

Use in border, container, hedge, or mass planting.

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

ROMEO® Cleyera

Easy-care and upright; attractive, buttery-golden variegation in spring and summer; rose-colored variegation in fall/winter. Cleyera japonica Variegata’

6–8’ H x 6’ WFull sun to part shade

Attractive, buttery-golden variegation spring and summer; becomes rose-colored fall and winter

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

BLACK RIPPLE’ Colocasia

Deeply puckered, dark chocolate leaves are anchored by near-black stems on this bushy, compact plant. Its rich color and texture will lend a sweet surprise to your landscape. Colocasia Hybrid Black Ripple’ PP26151

3–4’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Puckered, dark chocolate leaves on strong, nearly-black stems

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

‘WAIKIKI’

Royal Hawaiian® Colocasia

Deeply puckered, dark chocolate leaves are anchored by near-black stems on this bushy, compact plant. Its rich color and texture will lend a sweet surprise to your landscape. Colocasia esculenta ‘Waikiki’ PPAF

3’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part shade

Unique white and pink color selection

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

CHARLIE BOY’ Cordyline

Attractive unique burgundy and pink variegation. Improved disease resistance.

Cordyline australis Charlie Boy’ PP20139

2–3’ H x 2–3’ WFull sun to part shade

Beautiful burgundy and pink variegated foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

DESIGN-A-LINE™ Cordyline

Clumping, grass-like habit to 3’ high; great accent plant; year round easy-care color

Cordyline pumilio x banksia ROMA06’ PP24764

3’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part shade

Low-maintenance; small white blossoms in summer

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

DELTA ECLIPSE™ & DELTA FLAME™ Crapemyrtle

Unique burgundy, curved leaves, showy blooms throughout the summer months; pest-resistant and exceptionally heat tolerant. Lagerstroemia indica Deleb’

8–10’ (Flame, 8–12’) H x 4–6’ W Full sun

Lavender blooms with burgundy

curved leaves in summer

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

DELTA FUSION™ & DELTA MOONLIGHT™ Crapemyrtle

Unique burgundy, curved leaves, showy blooms throughout the summer months; pest-resistant and exceptionally heat tolerant. Lagerstroemia indica Delec’

8–12’ H x 4–6’ W Full sun

Dark red blooms with burgundy

curved leaves in summer

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

DRAGON PRINCE™ Cryptomeria

A rounded, compact, slow-growing evergreen; excellent as a landscape specimen or in a small landscape. Cryptomeria japonica Spg-3-014’

2–3’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Rounded evergreen shrub with light green foliage year round

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

EVERGREEN STELLA® Daylily

Evergreen version of the award winning Stella de Oro. Blooms early and reblooms. Dense clump of grassy green foliage. Hemerocallis Hybrid TG08’ 10–12” H x 10–12” W Full sun

Fragrant, golden-yellow flowers spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 4–10

CLARITY BLUE™ Dianella

A narrow leaf addition to Clarity Blue. Heat and drought tolerant, takes full sun or part shade, clumping. Endures a wide range of soils, and salt spray. Evergreen above 20F. Dianella Hybrid DP401’ PP27348

2–3’ H x 1–2’ WFull sun to part shade

Clear blue upright foliage; blue flowers in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

CAST IN BRONZE® Distylium

Pest and disease resistant, low water evergreen shrub. Bronze new foliage ages to dark green. Compact habit. Distylium Hybrid BLDY02’ PP32785

3–4’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Bronze new growth

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

BAYOU BLISS™ Distylium

Blue-green cascading foliage on a pest and disease resistant, low water evergreen shrub. Compact habit.

Distylium Hybrid BLDY01’ PP32816

2–3’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Fine textured blue-green foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

CRAZY PINK™ Echinacea

Blooms appear earlier than other coneflower varieties. Gives incredible flower power to the garden border; capable of more than 100 flowers on a mature plant. Echinacea Hybrid Adam Saul’ PP21023

18–24” H x 12–18” WFull sun to part shade

Bright pink flowers mid-summer to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 4–9

OLIVE MARTINI™ Elaeagnus

Vibrant foliage edged in gold creates a striking display in the sunny border. Excellent as a hedge, backdrop or specimen; provides sturdy structure and stable color. Elaeagnus ebbengii Viveleg’ PP20177

10–15’ H x 10–15’ W Full sun

Green leaves lined with gold; silvery new growth

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

ANGYO STAR’ Fatshedera

Semi-climbing stems display thick, shiny leaves that are rich green and surrounded by a wide creamy-white border. Fatshedera Hybrid Angyo Star’

5–6’ H x 4–5’ WPart shade to shade

Rich green leaves surrounded by a wide creamy-white border

Hardy in USDA zones 7B–9

SPIDER’S WEB’ Fatsia

Japanese selection of the popular, deep shadeloving southern landscape shrub. Makes a superb houseplant in colder zones. Fatsia japonica Spider’s Web’

4–5’ H x 3–5’ WPart sun to part shade

Large variegated palmate leaves; white flower clusters in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

LITTLE MISS FIGGY’ Dwarf Fig

Excellent ornamental and fruit-bearing landscape plant. Prolific, dark purple fruits ripen through summer. Ficus carica Little Miss Figgy’ PP27929

4–8’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Prolific, dark purple fruits in late summer

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

DIAMOND SPIRE® Gardenia

Unique columnar growth habit; single white fragrant flowers late spring, reblooming through summer.

Gardenia Hybrid LeeFive’ PP32516

3–4’ H x 2’ WFull sun to part sun

Fragrant, single white blossoms late spring through fall on a truly unique upright habit

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

FOOL PROOF™ Gardenia

Compact, mounding, easy-to-grow gardenia with superior disease resistance; blooms emerge in late spring and rebloom through fall.

Gardenia Hybrid Leesix’ PP32472

3–4’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part sun

Double white fragrant blooms; reblooming spring through fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

JUBILATION™ Gardenia

A charming improvement on a Southern favorite, Jubilation grows compactly and blooms heavily in spring, reblooming fragrantly through summer to fall.

Gardenia jasminoides Leeone’ PP21983

3–4’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Fragrant double white blooms late spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

SCENTAMAZING® Gardenia

Create a stir in your garden with re-blooming, fragrant single white blossoms spring to fall. Enjoy intoxicating early blooms against dark evergreen foliage. Gardenia jasminoides LEETWO’ PP27601

2.5–3’ H x 2.5–3’ WFull sun to part shade

Fragrant single white blooms begin in late spring, reblooming summer through fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

FROSTED HOT PINK

Garden Jewels™ Gerbera Daisy

Up to 100 flowers per plant. Strong pest and disease resistance. Gerbera Hybrid Frosted Hot Pink

12–14” H x 12–14” WFull sun to part shade

Brilliant frosted hot pink blooms spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

ORANGE Garden Jewels™

Gerbera Daisy

Up to 100 flowers per plant. Strong pest and disease resistance. Gerbera Hybrid Garglow Imp’ PP26784

12–14” H x 12–14” WFull sun to part shade

Brilliant orange blooms spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

RED Garden Jewels™ Gerbera Daisy

Up to 100 flowers per plant. Strong pest and disease resistance. Gerbera Hybrid Garswlove’ PP31135

12–14” H x 12–14” WFull sun to part shade

Brilliant red blooms spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

BAMBINA™ Pineapple Guava

Dwarf rounded habit; uniform canopy. Smaller leaves and edible fruit. Feijoa sellowiana Tharfi ona’

3–4’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Red blooms in spring followed by tasty guavalike fruit; smaller, grey-green leaves and more controlled growth than other varieties

Hardy in USDA zones 8B–10

ALABAMA SUNRISE’ Heucherella

Color-changing seasonal foliage. Bright gold, redveined leaves become greener in late summer. In fall, the older leaves turn orange pink. Humidity tolerant.

Heucherella Hybrid Alabama Sunrise’ PP19611

12” H x 12” WPart shade to shade

Small white flowers late spring to early summer

Hardy in USDA zones 4–9

BUTTERED RUM’ Heucherella

Color-changing seasonal foliage. Caramel-dipped leaves burnish to a rose red in cool weather—perfect for fall containers. Heucherella Hybrid Buttered Rum’ PP25040

12” H x 12” WPart shade to shade

Small white flowers June to July

Hardy in USDA zones 4–9

‘TAPESTRY’ Heucherella

Color-changing seasonal foliage. Blue green leaves change to green with dark centers in fall and winter. New leaves have blue iridescence. Grows great in the South as well as the Northwest.

Heucherella Hybrid Tapestry’ PP21150

7” H x 16” WPart shade to shade

Small white flowers spring and summer

Hardy in USDA zones 4–9

GOLDEN OAKLAND® Holly

Variegated version of Oakland® Holly. Dense, branching habit requires little pruning. Evergreen.

Ilex Hybrid ‘MAGDEN’ PP30451

15–20’ H x 12–15’ WFull sun to part shade

Golden variegated foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

OAKLAND® Holly

Distinctive oak-shaped leaves; dense, bright green foliage; upright shape; needs little pruning; great for accent or screen. Ilex Hybrid Magland’

15–20’ H x 12–15’ WFull sun to part shade

Distinctive, bright green, oak-shaped leaves

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

RED SKY® Holly

Dense, upright, structural addition to landscapes; adds color with its reddish new growth and black berries. Ilex crenata Hybrid ‘RutHol8’ PPIP

8’ H x 3’ WFull sun to light shade

Upright growth habit. Red/bronze new growth.

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

ROBIN™ Holly

Beautiful, dark red berries in fall and winter; pyramidal shape; rich, dark green leaves turn maroon in spring; a holly you’ll love. Ilex Hybrid Conin’ 15–20’ H x 12–15’ WFull sun to part shade

Beautiful red berries in fall and winter

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

‘SCREEN PLAY’ Holly

Well-branched, dense, upright, vigorous; large glossy, spineless leaves; red berries in early fall through the winter. Ilex integra x latifolia Screen Play’ PP27524 30’ H x 10’ WFull sun to part shade

New growth is tinged with bronze; deep red berries in early winter

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

TOUCH OF GOLD® Holly

Bright golden leaves on a dwarf, low maintenance, rounded shrub. Disease and pest resistant.

Ilex crenata Adorned’

2’ H x 4’ WFull sun to part sun

Golden variegated foliage year round; needs little to no pruning

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

‘BIG DADDY’ Hydrangea

Big Daddy’s huge blooms are as big as balloons at a child’s birthday party. Perfect for flower arrangements. Easy to grow in hot, humid summers.

Hydrangea macrophylla Big Daddy’ PP14527

5–6’ H x 5–6’ WPart shade to shade

Huge, 12–14” pink or blue blooms in late spring

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

DEAR DOLORES® Hydrangea

Fast growth and repeat blooms. Bright green foliage and pink or blue flowers.

Hydrangea macrophylla Wyatt LeFever’

5’ H x 5’ WPart shade to shade

Large blue or pink flowers; reblooms spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

HEART THROB®

Semi-dwarf Hydrangea

Compact; blooms on new and old wood. Long-lasting dark red flowers age to green with red.

Hydrangea macrophylla Hortmagitri’ PP30044

3’ H x 3’ WPart shade to shade

Cherry red flowers with green marbling in summer

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

WHITE WEDDING® Hydrangea

Sturdy, upright branches reduce flopping of the huge, white blooms with a more rounded shape. A more compact paniculata introduction.

Hydrangea paniculata LeeP1’ PP28973

4–6’ H x 3–5’ W Full sun

Pillowy, large white conical blooms on sturdy stems in summer

Hardy in USDA zones 3–9

‘FLORIDA SUNSHINE’ Illicium

Chartreuse golden, fragrant foliage; leaves become hot yellow in fall. Prefers light shade.

Illicium parviflorum Florida Sunshine’

5’ H x 3’ WPart shade to shade

Chartreuse, golden, fragrant foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

SNOWBANK™ Clean Sweep™

Indian Hawthorne

Dwarf with dense, mounding growth habit that never needs pruning. Disease resistant. Dark green foliage. Attractive white flowers in the spring. Salt tolerant.

Raphiolepis Hybrid DB-01’ PP32786

2–3’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Compact evergreen with attractive white flowers in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

SPRING SONATA™ Clean Sweep™

Indian Hawthorne

Dense, glossy-green foliage needs little pruning; dark purple berries in fall and winter. Salt tolerant.

Raphiolepis indica Wilcor’ PP17972

4’ H x 5’ WFull sun to part shade

White flower clusters in spring; dark purple fruit in fall and winter

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

SUNSHINE’ Ligustrum

Golden foliage in full sun. This sterile, non-invasive cultivar will not re-seed into the landscape.

Ideal as a hedge. Ligustrum sinense Sunshine’ PP20379

3–6’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part sun

Golden foliage in full sun, chartreuse foliage in part shade

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

PLATINUM BEAUTY® Lomandra

Tough yet graceful. Drought tolerant and low maintenance; thrives in challenging environments.

Lomandra longifolia Roma 13’ PP25962

2–3’ H x 2–3’ WFull sun to part shade

Long, green, graceful leaves sport thin white striping Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

EMERALD SNOW®

Semi-dwarf Loropetalum

Dense and round growth habit; dark green foliage color, with lime green new growth; abundant of white flowers. Loropetalum chinense Shang-white’ PP21738

4–6’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

White blooms in spring, sporadically in summer and fall; lime green new growth

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

PURPLE DAYDREAM®

Dwarf Loropetalum

Versatile dwarf Loropetalum for full sun to part shade. O ers drought tolerance and deer resistance. Compact with a nice spread of 3 to 4 feet wide.

Loropetalum chinense PIILC-III’ PP25471

2–3’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Dark pink to red ribbons in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

PURPLE DIAMOND®

Semi-dwarf Loropetalum

Reliably compact—to 4’ tall; keeps rich purple foliage in part shade. Loropetalum chinense Shang-hi’ PP18331

4–6’ H x 4–5’ WFull sun to part shade

Pink ribbons in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

PURPLE PIXIE® Dwarf Weeping

Loropetalum

Only weeping form of loropetalum ; very compact habit—1’ tall; holds purple foliage color in part shade.

Loropetalum chinense Peack’ PP18441

1–2’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Pink ribbons in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

RED DIAMOND™

Midsize Loropetalum

Compact Loropetalum with the reddest blooms of all cultivars. Dark burgundy foliage year-round. Use en masse and borders. Loropetalum chinense Shang-Red’

6’ H x 6’ WFull sun to part shade

Deep, vivid red blooms late winter to early spring and sporadically summer and fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

‘STELLAR RUBY’

Magnolia (Banana Shrub)

Fragrance and bloom color on a hedge! Naturally full plants require little pruning. Rose purple banana scented flowers. Magnolia figo Hybrid Stellar Ruby’ PP29778

10–15’ H x 6–8’ WFull sun to part shade

Pinkish to ruby banana scented flowers in late spring, sporadically in summer, fall

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

BEIJING BEAUTY™ Mahonia

Dwarf compact habit with narrow slightly spiny foliage; clusters of yellow flower spikes in late winter and early spring. Mahonia Hybrid sPg-15-1’ PP29095

4–5’ H x 4–5’ WPart sun to shade

Yellow, fragrant sprays in late fall, early winter

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

SOFT CARESS’ Mahonia

Soft, threadlike foliage with no thorns. Perfect for an Asian garden or as a specimen. Blooms in winter followed by blue berries.

Mahonia eurybracteata Soft Caress’ PP20183

3’ H x 3.5’ WPart shade to shade

Yellow, fragrant sprays in late fall, early winter

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9

BLUSH PINK™ Nandina

Firepower’ type with mauve spring color ; turns deep red over winter months ; holds colorful leaves longer than Firepower.’ Nandina domestica AKA’ PP19916

2’ H x 1.5–2’ W Part shade

Blush-colored young foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

FLIRT™ Nandina

Stunning, deep red, new growth accentuates the evergreen leaves of this Nandina. Flirt has superior color through the summer unlike similar varieties.

Nandina domestica Murasaki’ PP21391

1–2’ H x 1.5–2’ W Part shade

Deep red new growth; superior color through summer

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

‘LEMON-LIME’ Nandina

Attractive heavenly bamboo with lime green new growth, this beauty will brighten dark spaces and add dimension with its fresh, citrus hue.

Nandina domestica Lemon-Lime’ PP24749

3–4’ H x 3–4’ W Part shade

Lime green new growth

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

OBSESSION™ Nandina

This new and distinctive nandina is an upright, compact, dense grower with brilliant red new foliage, and richer color than ordinary nandinas.

Nandina domestica Seika’ PP21891

3–4’ H x 3–4’ W Part shade

Richer color than similar Nandinas; red new foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

TWIST OF PINK™ Oleander

Deep pink blooms and creamy white variegated foliage. Resistant to drought, heat and salt. Perfect plant for a more aggressive climate. Oleander nerium Planst’

6–8’ H x 6–8’ W Full sun

Deep pink blooms in summer

Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

MOUNTAIN SNOW™ Pieris

New bronze foliage matures to dark green; more heat tolerant than other Pieris. Pieris japonica Planow’

3–4’ H x 2–3’ WPart shade to shade

Pendulous buds appear in summer and last through winter, opening into bellshaped blooms in early spring

Hardy in USDA zones 4–8

MOJO® Pittosporum

Tough, dwarf evergreen shrub with dense variegated foliage and better cold-hardiness than other Pittosporum. Excellent salt tolerance.

Pittosporum tobira CNI Three’ PP16188

3’ H x 3’ WPart sun to part shade

Orange-blossom scented tiny clusters in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 7–10

MOOD RING® Podocarpus

Attractive bronze-pink new growth turns green as it matures. Upright habit. Disease, pest and deer resistant. Podocarpus macrophyllus Sosa’ PP28583

10–15’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Attractive bronze-pink new growth Hardy in USDA zones 7B–10

ROMAN CANDLE® Podocarpus

Unique white to light green new foliage; variegated. Upright habit. Disease, pest and deer resistant.

Podocarpus macrophyllus Miu’ PP28582

10–15’ H x 3–4’ WFull sun to part shade

Unique white to light green new foliage; variegated

Hardy in USDA zones 7B–10

BRANDI™ Southgate® Rhododendron

Heat tolerant—thrives in the South. Compact habit; deep pink buds open to pink ru ed blooms.

Rhododendron Hybrid Brandi Michele Raley’

3–4’ H x 3–4’ WPart shade to shade

Deep pink buds open to pink ru ed blooms in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

BREEZE™ Southgate® Rhododendron

Heat tolerant—thrives in the South. Compact habit; Pink buds open to white with maroon blotch. Rhododendron Hybrid Janet Blair’

4–5’ H x 4–5’ WPart shade to shade

Medium pink buds open to white with prominent maroon blotch in early spring

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

RADIANCE™

Southgate® Rhododendron

Heat tolerant—thrives in the South. Compact habit; deep lavender buds open to light purple.

Rhododendron Hybrid Tyler Morris’

4–5’ H x 4–5’ WPart shade to shade

Deep lavender buds open to light purple in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

CHEF’S CHOICE Culinary Rosemary

With a compact, mounding habit, and the highest oil content for cooking, this is the rosemary of choice for container, herb, and kitchen gardens.

Rosemarinus o cinalis ‘ROMAN BEAUTY’ PP18192

18–24” H x 18–24” WFull sun to part sun

Aromatic; Violet-blue flowers in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 8–10

SAUCY™ RED Salvia

Vigorous plant habit, lush green foliage, and sizzling scarlet-red flower spikes. Sterile and self-cleaning, no need to deadhead—always looks luxuriant yet tidy.

Salvia splendens Red

2–3’ H x 2–3’ WFull sun to part shade

Scarlet red flower spikes April through November

Hardy in USDA zones 9B–10

SKYSCRAPER® Senecio

Upright grower, reaching 2-3- ft tall in one season. No staking necessary. Grow indoors in cold climates.

Senecio fi coides Mount Everest’ PP22188

3–4’ H x 1.5’ WFull sun to part shade

Thick, fleshy, blue-green foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 9B–11

REAL GOLDCUP

REALFLOR® Shasta Daisy

From the PlantHaven REALFLOR series; rich yellow blooms hold their color. Sturdy stems are excellent for cutting gardens

Leucanthemum superbum L1209-1’ PPAF

36” H x 18” WFull sun to part sun

Bright yellow blooms late spring and fall

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

‘REAL CHARMER’ Shasta Daisy

This variety is very floriferous with improved disease resistance. It prefers well-drained soil in the sunny border. Leucanthemum superbum Real Charmer’ PP27687

22” H x 18” W Full sun

Frilly yellow petals with a dark yellow eye in spring Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

‘REAL GLORY’ Shasta Daisy

Easy to grow garden staple; cut blooms can last up to two weeks in a vase.

Leucanthemum superbum Real Glory’ PP25733

2–3’ H x 1’ W Full sun

Longer blooming, semi-double, creamy-lemon flowers

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

BELLS OF FIRE™ Tecoma

Bred to be more compact. Enjoy its tropical appearance and flower power; it will bloom early and rebloom bright red bell-shaped flowers continuously until frost. Tecoma stans TEC6010916’ PP24170

3–6’ H x 3–4’ W Full sun

Bright red flowers continuously until frost

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

LYDIA™ Tecoma

Bred to be more compact. Enjoy its tropical appearance and flower power; it will bloom early and rebloom bright yellow bell-shaped flowers continuously until frost.

Tecoma stans TEC60109105’ PP24169

6’ H x 5’ W Full sun

Bright yellow flowers continuously until frost

Hardy in USDA zones 8–11

CAPE TOWN™ CORAL Tecomaria

Improved series of cape honeysuckle with a bushy, compact (non-vining) habit for sunny areas. Reblooming with upward facing flowers until frost.

Tecomaria capensis Hybrid DWOR001’ PP31012

4–5’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part shade

Brightly colored flowers spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 9–11

CAPE TOWN™ ORANGE Tecomaria

Improved series of cape honeysuckle with a bushy, compact (non-vining) habit for sunny areas. Reblooming with upward facing flowers until frost.

Tecomaria capensis Hybrid DWOR001’ PP31012

4–5’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part shade

Brightly colored flowers spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 9–11

CAPE TOWN™ RED Tecomaria

Improved series of cape honeysuckle with a bushy, compact (non-vining) habit for sunny areas. Reblooming with upward facing flowers until frost.

Tecomaria capensis Hybrid DWOR001’ PP31012

4–5’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part shade

Brightly colored flowers spring to fall Hardy in USDA zones 9–11

CAPE TOWN™ YELLOW-ORANGE

Tecomaria

Improved series of cape honeysuckle with a bushy, compact (non-vining) habit for sunny areas. Reblooming with upward facing flowers until frost.

Tecomaria capensis Hybrid DWOR001’ PP31012

4–5’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part shade

Brightly colored flowers spring to fall Hardy in USDA zones 9–11

CAPE TOWN™ YELLOW Tecomaria

Improved series of cape honeysuckle with a bushy, compact (non-vining) habit for sunny areas. Reblooming with upward facing flowers until frost.

Tecomaria capensis Hybrid DWOR001’ PP31012

4–5’ H x 3’ WFull sun to part shade

Brightly colored flowers spring to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 9–11

ENDURASCAPE™ PURPLE Verbena

Hardy landscape Verbena beats them all for summer production. It takes the heat and stays in flower longer! Verbena peruviana Balendurp’ PP25840

8–12” H x 18–24” W Full sun

Purple blooms in early spring; reblooming Hardy in USDA zones 8B–10

ENDURASCAPE™ RED Verbena

This hardy landscape Verbena beats them all for summer production. It takes the heat and stays in flower longer! Its vibrant color and superior branching creates a full habit bursting with blooms.

Verbena peruviana Balendred’ PP26132

8–12” H x 18–24” W Full sun

Red blooms in early spring; reblooming

Hardy in USDA zones 8B–10

MOODY BLUES™ DARK BLUE

Veronica

Bloom all season long, right up until the first frost. Use in mass plantings or mixed with roses and perennials. Its compact shape is just right for containers. Veronica spicata Novaverblu’ PP26602

12–14” H x 12–14” W Full sun

Bright blue spikes bloom until first frost

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

MOODY BLUES™ PINK Veronica

This compact Veronica is covered in pink spikes of blooms all season long. It will flower up to the first frost. Veronica spicata Novaverpin’ PP25748

12–14” H x 12–14” W Full sun

Bright pink spikes bloom until first frost

Hardy in USDA zones 6–9

COPPERTOP® Sweet Viburnum

Low maintenance upright evergreen with dark maroon to copper new growth that reappears after each pruning. Viburnum odoratissimum BRANT01’ PP30449

8–10’ H x 5–6’ W Full sun

Dark maroon to copper new growth reappears after each pruning; white blooms in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 7B–10

SHINING SENSATION™ Weigela

Shiny, burgundy foliage contrasts nicely with abundant pink blooms. This shrub is perfect for sunny locations and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Weigela florida Bokrashine’

5–6’ H x 4–5’ W Full sun

Trumpet-shaped, hot-pink blooms in spring

Hardy in USDA zones 5–8

YEWTOPIA® Plum Yew

Slightly upright, vase-like habit. Heat tolerant, drought resistant, and shade-loving. Use as low-growing hedge. Cephalotaxus harringtonia Plania’

3–4’ H x 3–4’ WPart shade to shade

Heat tolerant and drought resistant

Hardy in USDA zones 6–10

‘COLOR GUARD’ Yucca

Striped yellow and green yucca. Wind, heat, humidity and drought tolerance. Useful in containers and xeriscape. Yucca fi lamentosa Color Guard’

3–4’ H x 4’ WFull sun to part shade

Colorful, upright, variegated foliage

Hardy in USDA zones 4–10

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Experience Life in Full Bloom™

A mophead hydrangea that can bloom on both the current season’s growth as well as the previous year’s growth—the notion was simple and, once the breakthrough was made, the results have been spectacular. Endless Summer® Hydrangeas greatly outperform the old-fashioned Hydrangea macrophylla.

The Endless Summer® Collection of Hydrangeas o ers gardeners blooms and incredible color. These hardy plants are perfect for everything from foundation plantings to container gardens and cut flowers.

Endless Summer® The Original® Hydrangea

THE ORIGINAL®

The first H. macrophylla that also blooms on new wood with Zone 4 hardiness. Disease resistant and time tested. Produces pink blooms in alkaline soil and blue blooms in acidic soil. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmer’ PP15298

3-4’ H x 4-5’ WPartial shade

USDA zones 4–9

Blooms late spring to fall

BLOOMSTRUCK®

Extremely strong stems (red-purple in color), heat tolerance and disease resistance, especially to powdery mildew. Bred by Dr. Michael Dirr.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'PIIHM-II’ PP25566

3-4’ H x 4-5’ WPartial shade

USDA zones 4–9

Blooms late spring to fall

BLUSHING BRIDE®

Pure white semi-double florets mature to blush pink or blue. A favorite for wedding bouquets, arrangements and hydrangea centerpieces.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blushing Bride’ PP17169

3-6’ H x 3-6’ WPartial shade

USDA zones 5–9

Blooms in late spring to fall

POP STAR™

Prolific rebloomer that maintains its small stature and is very easy to grow. Plant where it will make a big, colorful impact—container or garden bed.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘bailmacsix’ PP33703

18–36” H x 18–36” W Morning sun; dappled afternoon shade

USDA zones 4–9

Blooms in late spring to summer

SUMMER CRUSH®

Profuse raspberry red mophead flowers turn vibrant, bluepurple in acidic soils. Intense, deep coloration is a true di erentiator. Glossy, deep green, wilt resistant foliage. Compact habit. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmacfi ve’ PP30359

1.5-3’ H x 1.5-3’ WFull sun to part shade

USDA zones 4–9

Profusion of rich raspberry-red mophead flowers; blue-purple flowers in acidic soils

TWIST-N-SHOUT®

The first re-blooming lacecap Hydrangea. Sturdy stems are also vivid red, adding even more interest to your landscape. Enjoy as an accent or mass planting.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘PIIHM-I’ PP20178

3-5’ H x 3-5’ WPartial shade

USDA zones 4–9

Blooms in late spring to fall

A Better Garden Starts with a Better Plant.™

Proven Winners® searches the world to bring you vibrant flowering annuals, perennials and shrubs that deliver the most beautiful garden performance. When you grow Proven Winners, you’ll surely fall in love.

Our plants have been proven in trials from coast to coast in the U.S. as well as in Germany and Japan to be easy to grow and care for, bright and colorful, long blooming, covered with blooms, healthy and vigorous.

In addition to strenuous testing for your garden’s performance, Proven Winners goes the extra step in protecting our plants and the gardeners who use them. Every Proven Winners plant has been screened of all plant disease and viral organisms.

Proven Winners® garden

The reddest bloom on any Buddleia. Blooms are fragrant and intensely colored. Improved size—won’t get as large as older varieties—makes Miss Molly more versatile. Buddleia ‘SMNBDL’ PP30236

4–5' H x 4–5' W Full sun

Ruby red-pink flowers in summer; blooms on new wood

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

Meet Pugster Pinker®: this compact butterfly bush has the large, full flowers normally seen on a much larger plant Buddleia ‘SMNBDPT’ PP28836 24" H x 24–30" W Full sun Blooms non-stop from early summer through frost with very rich pink flowers, each with a tiny bright orange eye in the center.

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

The Pugster series features full-sized Buddleia blooms on a dwarf plant. Improved winter hardiness from other dwarf varieties due to thick, sturdy stems. No deadheading required. Buddleia ‘SMNBDL’ PP30236

24" H x 24" W Full sun

Dense bloom heads are packed with tiny amethyst flowers; reblooms summer to frost

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

PUGSTER®

A “True-blue" variety in the Pugster series featuring full-sized Buddleia blooms on a dwarf plant. Improved winter hardiness due to thick, sturdy stems. No deadheading required. Buddleia ‘SMNBDBT’ PP28794

24" H x 24–36" W Full sun

Dense bloom heads are packed with tiny blue flowers with a tiny yellow-orange eye; reblooms summer to frost

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

The Pugster series features full-sized Buddleia blooms on a dwarf plant. Improved winter hardiness from other dwarf varieties due to thick, sturdy stems. No deadheading required. Buddleia ‘SMNBDW’ PP28795

24" H x 24–36" W Full sun

Dense bloom heads are packed with tiny white flowers with a tiny yellow-orange eye; reblooms summer to frost

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

CHIFFON® BLUE, PINK AND WHITE Hibiscus

This series features long blooming, a refined habit and delicate flowers with few to no seeds. Tolerant to heat, drought and salt. Hibiscus ‘Notwo odthree’ PP20574, ‘JWNWOOD4’ PP24336, & ‘Notwoodtwo’ PP12612 8–12' H x 4–6' W Full sun

Large, single flowers bloom late summer to fall

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

PUGSTER® WHITE Buddleia

BLUE Buddleia

PUGSTER® AMETHYST Buddleia

PINKER PUGSTER® Buddleia

‘MISS MOLLY’ Buddleia

BOBO® Hydrangea

Flowers are held upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom. No flopping, Blooms age to pink. Hydrangea ‘ILVOBO’ PP22782

3' H x 3–4' WPart sun to sun

Large white flowers in summer

Hardy in USDA zones 3–8

INVINCIBELLE MINI MAUVETTE®

Hydrangea

Blooms every year, even in chilly zone 4. Strong stems hold the blooms upright all season. Dwarf habit makes it perfect for any sized landscape. Hydrangea ‘NCHA7’ PP30358

3' H x 3' WPart sun to sun

Beautiful, unique pink-mauve blooms; reblooms early summer through frost

Hardy in USDA zones 4–8

INVINCIBELLE® SPIRIT Hydrangea

Native smooth Hydrangea with radiant pink bloom. A hardy performer summer to frost. Prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade Hydrangea ‘NCHA1’ PP20765

3–4' H x 3–4' WPart sun to sun

First pink hydrangea of its kind. Blooms mid-summer to frost

Hardy in USDA zones 3–8

‘LIMELIGHT’ Hydrangea

Unique, huge celadon green summer blooms mature to pink, red and burgundy in fall. Useful as specimen, hedge, screen, or in containers. Excellent cut flower. Blooms every year, even in cold climates. Hydrangea ‘Limelight’ PP12874

6–8' H x 6–8' WPart sun to sun

Chartreuse blooms age to an array of pink, red and burgundy

Hardy in USDA zones 3–9

LITTLE LIME® Hydrangea

Maintains a short stature of 3 to 5 ft tall and wide while supporting lime green blooms on strong stems all summer. Blooms age to rich pink in fall. Hydrangea ‘Jane’ PP22330

3–5' H x 3–5' WPart sun to sun

Summer flowers open soft green and turn pink and burgundy in fall

Hardy in USDA zones 3–8

LITTLE QUICK FIRE® Hydrangea

Blooms about a month before other varieties. Mix into existing Hydrangea garden to extend the bloom season. Its versatile dwarf size fits well in any landscape. Useful in containers too. Hydrangea ‘SMHPLQF’ PP25136

3–6' H x 3–6' W Part sun to sun

White flowers age pink-red through summer. Blooms on new wood.

Hardy in USDA zones 3–8

SUMMER WINE® Ninebark

Exciting improvement, combining compact branching of P. ‘Nana’ and dark foliage of P. Diabolo. Fast-growing and tough, it adapts easily to di cult sites. Useful for spring color, cut flower. Physocarpus ‘Seward’ PP14821

5–8' H x 5–8' W Full sun

Purple foliage; early June white button-like flowers

Hardy in USDA zones 3–7

TINY WINE® Ninebark

Dwarf and extra bushy with colorful bronzemaroon refined foliage. A showy bloom display on a durable landscape plant. Use in containers and for season-long color. Physocarpus ‘SMNPOTW’ PP26749

3–5' H x 3–4' W Full sun

Exceptional flower show: dainty white flowers along the stem in a very showy display each spring

Hardy in USDA zones 3–7

DOUBLE PLAY BIG BANG® Spirea

Extra large pure pink blooms. Colorful new growth makes the plant interesting even when it’s not in bloom. Maintains shape with no pruning. Deer resistant. Spirea ‘Tracy’ PP21588

24–36" H x 24–36" WPart Sun to Sun

Biggest, pinkest flowers of any Japanese spirea. Blooms in summer.

Hardy in USDA zones 3–8

DOUBLE PLAY CANDY CORN®

Spirea

Early spring when the new growth emerges bright candy apple red. As it matures, it turns pineapple yellow, and the new growth continues to emerge bright orange all season. Spirea ‘NCSX1’ PP28313

18–24" H x 18–36" WFull sun to part shade

Dark purple flowers in late spring / early summer.

Hardy in USDA zones 4–7

LITTLE HENRY® Sweetspire

As colorful as burning bush, but native to North America and pollinator friendly! Improvement over older varieties such as the old favorite ‘Henry’s Garnet’. Itea ‘Sprich’ PP10988

24–36" H x 24–36" WFull sun to part shade

Green summer foliage changes to a brilliant multitude of oranges and reds in the fall

Hardy in USDA zones 5–9

SONIC BLOOM® RED Weigela

A striking deciduous shrub with a long blooming season. The trumpet-shaped red flowers are loved by hummingbirds. Weigela ‘Verweig 6’ PP25132

4–5' H x 4–5' W Full sun

Lipstick red flowers rebloom May to first frost

Hardy in USDA zones 4–8

Roses for Everyday. Everyone. Everywhere.®

The Knock Out® Family of Roses are easy to grow and do not require special care. They are the most disease resistant rose on the market. They have stunning flower power with a generous bloom cycle (about every 5-6 weeks) that will continue until the first hard frost. All of the Knock Out Roses are self-cleaning, so there is no need to deadhead.

The Knock Out Family of Roses are winter hardy to USDA Zone 5 and heat tolerant throughout the entire United States. They thrive in almost every area of the country. In the coldest regions, they will need winter protection.

Petite Knock Out Rose

This unique coral color is even stronger in hot, humid climates. It blooms from spring through fall and maintains an upright to rounded habit. Young foliage is bronze red.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Radral’ PP19803

4.5' H x 4.5' WPartial shade

USDA zones 5–11

Blooms continuously until first frost

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DOUBLE

The red full double flowers look just like a classic rose. It is as resistant to black spot as the famous original, has the same bloom cycle and is slightly more winter hardy.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Radtko’ PP16202

3–4' H x 3–4' WPartial shade

USDA zones 5–11

Blooms continuously until first frost

New compact habit and petite blooms—same flower power and easy care. Use in patio containers, or in mass for a dramatic pop of red.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Meibenbino’ PP30811

3–4' H x 3–4' WPartial shade

USDA zones 5–11

Abundant and continuous, non-fading flowers

A bright, bubble gum pink version of The Double Knock Out Rose It's very stable and unfazed by the heat. This plant has superior drought tolerance once established. Deep, mossy green foliage.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Radtkopink’ PP18507

3–4' H x 3–4' WPartial shade

USDA zones 5–11

Blooms continuously until first frost

It has a slightly more upright habit with bright yellow flowers that fade quickly to a pastel cream color. The yellow color stays more intense during cooler times of the year. Fragrant blooms.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Radsunny’ PP18562

3–4' H x 3–5' WPartial shade

USDA zones 5–11

Blooms continuously until first frost

SUNNY Knock Out® Rose

PINK DOUBLE Knock Out® Rose

PETITE Knock Out® Rose

Knock Out® Rose

CORAL Knock Out® Rose

Groundcover Roses Made Easy.®

Drift® Roses are a cross between full-sized groundcover roses and miniature roses. From the former, they kept toughness, disease resistance and winter hardiness. From the miniatures, they inherited their well-managed size and repeat-blooming nature. Continuously blooming from spring to frost (bloom cycle about every 5-6 weeks), they are naturally dwarf with very attractive foliage. They are winter hardy to zone 4.

APRICOT Drift® Rose

True groundcover habit with double apricot colored blooms. Tough and disease resistant. Best suited for small gardens and walkways.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Meimirrote’ PP23354

1.5' H x 2.5' WFull sun

USDA zones 4–11

Blooms all season beginning in spring

CORAL Drift® Rose

Bright, coral-orange blooms cover this small mounding shrub from mid-spring to mid-fall. They are fully winter hardy, disease resistant as well as heat and drought tolerant.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Meidrifora’ PP19148

1.5' H x 2.5' WFull sun

USDA zones 4–11

Blooms mid-spring to mid-fall

Soft peach blooms cover the plant from mid-spring to the first hard freeze of late fall. Peach Drift® Rose pairs well with existing perennials in any landscape.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Meijocos’ PP18874

1.5' H x 2' WFull sun

USDA zones 4–11

Blooms all season beginning in spring

Low-growing with distinctive mounded flowers. Deep pink flowers with a softer center bloom in abundance throughout the season. This disease resistant, easycare. Combines well with other plants.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Meijocos’ PP18874

1.5' H x 3' WFull sun

USDA zones 4–11

Blooms all season beginning in spring

POPCORN Drift® Rose

Soft buttery yellow blooms that fade to a creamy white. This continuous bloomer flowers all season and pairs e ortlessly with other plants. This variety can have slight coloration of Peach Drift®

Rosa Hybrid ‘Meijocos’ PP18874

1.5' H x 2' WFull sun

USDA zones 4–11

Blooms all season beginning in spring

RED Drift® Rose

The petite red flowers prove to be an elegant addition to any garden, especially when able to naturally drape over a rock wall or edge.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Meigalpio’ PP17877

1.5' H x 2.5' WFull sun

USDA zones 4–11

Blooms all season beginning in spring

WHITE Drift® Rose

Pure white, fully double blooms perfectly shaped like a miniature rose flower. It has a true groundcover habit, with the superior disease resistance you would expect from a Drift.

Rosa Hybrid ‘Meizorland’ PPAF

1.5' H x 3' WFull sun

USDA zones 4–11

Blooms continuously until first frost

PINK Drift® Rose

PEACH Drift® Rose

Selected for Success.™

First Editions® is a premium brand of shrubs, trees, evergreens, vines and perennials that have been carefully selected based on market needs, then trialed in production settings and in the field to ensure they perform for growers, landscapers, retailers and consumers. Because we o er plants for the coldest areas of the United States and Canada, an exciting selection of cutting edge plants for the warmer regions of the country, and a balanced o ering for milder climates, First Editions® is truly unique as a national brand with emphasis on well-chosen regional assortments.

Pictured above, Crimson Fire Loropetalum and Vintage Jade Distylium

DELTA BLUES™ Chastetree

First intermediate Vitex in the market. Less coarse, with a compact, rounded to upright growth habit. Fragrant, dark bluish-purple flowers attract pollinators. Dark green, fragrant foliage. Salt tolerant.

Vitex agnus-castus ‘PIIVAC-I’ PP25914

8–10' H x 8–10' WFull sun

USDA zones 6–9

Blooms in summer

CINNAMON GIRL® Distylium

This small leaf selection has plum-purple new growth which turns blue-green as the leaves mature. One of the most cold-hardy Distyliums.

Distylium Hybrid ‘PIIDIST-V’ PP27631

2–3' H x 3–4' WFull sun

USDA zones 7–9

Purple new growth

VINTAGE JADE™ Distylium

Spreading mound with dark green foliage year-round. Grows in full sun or part shade; tolerates drought, heat and wet soil. It also displays exceptional resistance to disease and insects.

Hybrid ‘Vintage Jade’ PP23128

3–4' H x 4–5' WFull sun

USDA zones 7–9

Boxwood alternative

CRIMSON FIRE™ Loropetalum

First truly compact red-leaf Loropetalum. Rich ruby-red foliage persists all year. Very compact— perfect shape for small space gardens and foundation plantings

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum ‘PIILC-I’ PP25534

4' H x 4–5' WFull sun

USDA zones 7–9

Vibrant neon pink flowers in spring

Delta Blues™ Chaste Tree

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Conditions of Sale

This price list is intended for nursery trade only. The prices herein supersede all previous prices and are subject to change without notice. All prices listed or quoted are F.O.B. nursery of origin. Normal business hours are 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CST) Mon.-Fri.

Orders are accepted only on the following conditions:

1. Any order may be canceled or delayed without liability to seller.

2. Orders are accepted subject to availability of stock at time of delivery.

3. Orders are subject to current pricing at time of shipment.

4. Minimum order for pickup or delivery is $2,500.00. Any orders less than the minimum may be subject to a 25% handling charge.

5. Flowerwood Nursery, Inc. will exercise care to have all plants true to name and description. Nevertheless, we give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to variety, or the productivity, salability, or livability of nursery stock we sell. Liability in all cases is limited to the purchase price. No liability is assumed by seller for delay or failure to deliver caused by any reason or contingency.

6. Buyer acknowledges that any person who signs the delivery document is authorized to sign it.

7. Shortages and damages en route must be claimed at the time of delivery and noted on our delivery document.

8. Flowerwood grows and sells many plant varieties that are patented or trademarked. These patents or trademarks are noted on our price list and labeled accordingly. They must be resold with the appropriate plant patent or trademark labels attached. Any asexual reproduction or distribution of these varieties without prior consent from the patent owner constitutes a violation of federal law and may be subject to lawsuit. The use of a Flowerwood trademark without prior consent is prohibited.

Pick up orders are accepted on the following conditions:

1. Pickup orders must be called in at least 48 hours in advance.

2. Open days for pick ups are Thursday and Friday-orders must be in min of 48 in advance. Verify appointment hours and pick up time prior to visit due to dock hour changes during di erent seasons

3. Orders not picked up as scheduled are subject to a restocking fee of 27.5%.

4. Call nursery of origin to schedule an appointment time for pickup.

Please allow at least fourteen days after we receive your application for processing. If a customer account is inactive for 1 year, it will be deleted and a new application must be submitted. A firm, which seeks credit terms, may contact a sales representative for a credit application and information.

The following terms apply to those who have established credit with us. All credit invoices are due within 30 days of purchase date. A late payment charge of 1.5% per month on past due balance will be assessed on any overdue account. Should this rate exceed the state mandated maximum lawful rate, that maximum rate shall apply. The location of the buyers designated billing o ce will determine which state law applies. All payments on past due accounts will be initially applied to service charges due, and thereafter to invoice balances. Buyer agrees to pay reasonable attorneys fees and other cost incurred in the collection of past due accounts. Flowerwood Nursery Inc. may not accept orders from customers whose accounts are past due.

Flowerwood Nursery Inc. o ers a volume discount program based on a buyer’s purchases for the previous and current fiscal year. Our fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. Please contact a sales representative for details. PLEASE NOTE: Any and all applicable discounts will be forfeited on past due accounts.

We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. There will be a 3% surcharge on credit card purchases

1938 is the Year Flowerwood Nursery was Established

WE ARE OLDER THAN

…But we are not older than dirt!

Events from 1938

• The March of Dimes is founded by FDR to combat polio

• Orson Welles’ radio adaption of The War of the Worlds is broadcast, causing mass panic in the eastern U.S.

• With no warning, the Great New England hurricane left 63,000 homeless and 700 dead

• Seabiscuit and War Admiral have their long awaited race to decide the best horse

• Nuclear fission is discovered in Germany

• The RMS Queen Mary breaks the record for the fastest passenger liner to cross the Atlantic

• German troops invade Austria

• The U.S. Congress passes the second AAA, Agricultural Adjustment Act, which authorized crop loans, crop insurance against natural disasters, and large subsidies to farmers who cut back production

• First use of a seeing eye dog (named Buddy)

• An imposter accepted the Academy Award for ‘Best Supporting Role’ meant for Alice Brady, for her portrayal of Mrs. Molly O’Leary in Old Chicago (the Oscar has never been recovered and the identity of the thief is still unknown)

• Helen Hulick, a kindergarten teacher who witnessed a burglary is jailed for five days because she wore a pair of slacks into court the day she testified

• Popular Christmas gifts were Go to the Head of the Class game, and Word for Word a criss-cross word game

• Nylon yarn is introduced by Dupont de Nemours allowing the first nylon bristle toothbrush to be marketed

• Minimum wage increased from .25¢ to .40¢

• Average new house cost $3,900.00

• Average annual wages $1,730.00

• Average monthly rent $27.00

• Cost of gallon of gas .10¢

• Hamburger meat .13¢ per pound

• Average price of new car $763.00

• Popular song, A-Tisket, A-Tasket by Ella Fitzgerald

• Popular artists were The Andrews Sisters, Count Basie and His Orchestra, Bing Crosby, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Lawrence Welk

• Top book of the year, The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

• Popular Movies include The Adventures of Robin Hood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Boystown

• The New York Yankees are the World Series champions

• Auburn University ( War Eagle! ) beats Michigan State University in the Orange Bowl

• The University of California beats The University of Alabama in the Rose Bowl

• Santa Clara University beats Louisiana State University in the Sugar Bowl

• Fashion icons and movie stars of the day include Olivia de Havilland, Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Barbara Stanwyck, Lana Turner, Mae West

• Quote: “Who’s on first?”—Abbot and Costello

Our History

Established during the last years of the Great Depression, Flowerwood Nursery has a long tradition of implementing practical solutions for real world challenges.

Like many Americans facing intense pressure during the Great Depression, our founder, Harry Smith, was advised by his doctor to find relief from the stress of his career as an attorney. He turned to his love of camellias as a solution, rooting cuttings in hotbeds and then potting them into small clay pots to establish.

Harry Smith enjoyed sharing his interest in camellias with others, and was fortunate to meet like-minded hobbyists in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama. This led to the establishment of the Men’s Camellia Club of Mobile. Through his participation in the club, the quality of the bloom within his collection of camellias grew a reputation.

Demand for Harry Smith’s plants forced a transition from a small growing operation in the Smith’s backyard on Springhill Avenue to a 180-acre production tract on Dog River near Mobile Bay. Quickly, Harry Smith’s hobby had become a business.

In 1938, Harry Smith encouraged his son, Greg Smith, Sr., to return to Mobile after completing a degree in Business Administration at the University of Alabama, hiring him to manage the growing nursery. Greg Smith, Sr., later stated, “My father liked growing plants, but he didn’t like selling them.” It was at this time, with father and son working together as grower and businessman that Flowerwood Nursery was officially established.

Despite the economic hardships of the late 1930’s, Flowerwood found itself in a time of

relative prosperity. The location of the nursery on Dog River presented several production advantages: increased freeze protection due to the marine climate, soil that was heavy enough for plants to be field grown and sold ball and burlap, and a full nine months of growing season, which made it more profitable to grow broadleaf evergreens than it was to do so in other southern climates. Business grew as Greg Smith, Sr., established relationships with garden centers throughout the South.

When the nation entered World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941 a pivot to stabilizing rather than growing the young business was required.

Harry Smith, First Generation Owner of Flowerwood Nursery

“A STATEMENT FROM THE EMPLOYEES OF FLOWERWOOD NURSERY:

Mr. Greg Smith, Sr., the owner and manager of Flowerwood Nursery, is serving in the United States Navy, and of course, will be away from his business until the war is over. He enlisted in the Navy immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He, like so many other young men of the country, has had to leave his business at the worst possible time, to serve his country, a time when all businesses are going to require intelligent, careful, and wise management to survive it all. With the serious labor and material shortages added to the unprecedented problem of selling nursery stock to customers who will be without trucks, tires, or gasoline, Flowerwood Nursery faces the next few years of operations with this additional handicap of the head of the business being away. But we are going to do the best we can in the circumstances, and, with the patient cooperation of our friends and customers, we feel confident that Flowerwood Nursery will survive these hardships. We have only one purpose during these times—to retain the goodwill of the

customers of Flowerwood Nursery by continuing to serve them honestly and efficiently, and to keep Mr. Smith’s business and stock in good condition for him. We ask the cooperation of all our friends in helping us do this for him.”

—Flowerwood Nursery Catalog, 1942–1943

World War II ended in September of 1945, and by November Greg Smith, Sr., had been released from the Navy and eagerly returned to his role managing Flowerwood Nursery. The war had taken a toll on the business with the staff dwindling to a crew of just eight workers. However, there was enough stock in good condition to take cuttings and begin propagating for production again. This saved the business.

Before the war, Harry Smith often encouraged his son Greg to “get some college people to help you run the nursery.” Later, Greg Smith, Sr., reminisced that this had been a challenge as his peers were not interested in horticulture. The need for additional management was left unresolved through the war years, but by the time Greg Smith, Sr. returned home he had found a solution to his father’s concern.

Greg Smith, Jr., Third Generation Owner of Flowerwood Nursery

Greg Smith, Sr., Second Generation Owner of Flowerwood Nursery

Through a coincidence of fate, Greg Smith, Sr., shared a Navy office with a peer named Sidney Meadows. Sidney Meadows had a degree in horticulture and had done post-secondary work in plant pathology. Greg Smith, Sr., finally felt that a qualified manager for Flowerwood Nursery had been identified. He mailed a letter to the Meadows family containing a job offer and details of a nursery house that he would provide.

During that same period, Sidney Meadows planned a trip to visit Flowerwood Nursery after he and his wife attended a nearby wedding. When Sidney Meadows arrived Greg Smith, Sr., was elated. He rushed to show the Meadows family a house and work out the terms of Sidney Meadows’ employment. Sidney Meadows was caught quite off guard because he did not know what Greg Smith, Sr., was talking about.

It turns out that the letter from Greg Smith, Sr., was in transit as the Meadows family were already on their way to the nursery!

Harry Smith recalled, “When Sidney Meadows agreed to join Flowerwood in 1945, we knew we had the right manager to take us where we wanted to go. He combined

Sidney Meadows

Field grown junipers

“If you get someone who can do the job, get out of their way.”

Greg Smith, Sr. Second Generation Owner Flowerwood Nursery

gentleness with business acumen, use of technology with common sense, and compromise with integrity and leadership.”

The Smiths, along with Sidney Meadows, sensed the optimism of the nation and correctly anticipated a postwar population boom in Southeastern cities. The decision was made to expand the regional footprint of the business to meet the demand of the market.

Poor drainage at the Dog River production facility motivated the purchase of a new 400-acre nursery in Loxley, Alabama. Greg Smith, Sr., and Sidney Meadows believed that relocating the nursery to better draining soil would make the company more competitive in growing camellias and Kurume azaleas.

Once the Loxley, Alabama location was started, there was a need to manage the day-

to-day operations of the new nursery. Greg Smith, Sr. knew just the person for the job; from unlikely origins, Bob Duck, another Navy veteran, started his employment with Flowerwood through a government program that was initiated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Thirty men were hired for one dollar per day, and Bob Duck was the only employee that was kept after the program was completed.

Greg Smith, Sr., was known to say, “If you get someone who can do the job, get out of their way.” This philosophy encouraged innovation, and Sidney Meadows was empowered to improve Flowerwood Nursery’s production techniques.

In the late 1940’s a nursery location was built in Cairo, Georgia. This location had good growing conditions, fertile soil and was near the strong Tallahassee market.

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An original nursery location

Two devastating freezes in 1950 drove Flowerwood Nursery to implement practical solutions to protect the business from future weather disasters. First, it was decided to diversify the company’s product offering to grow a wider variety of cold hardy woody ornamentals. Second, it was quickly determined that having several geographically diverse locations insulated the business from total loss.

In the event of severe weather at one nursery, production could continue at the other locations. As Greg Smith, Sr., stated, “A wholesale nursery has to have some plants to sell every year, or you lose customers. Our multiple locations have helped us out several times in that respect.”

Flowerwood Nursery’s original production tract on Dog River in Mobile was kept open during the business’s expansion to provide an engine of income while the new nurseries were established. Having found the poorly draining soil to be less desirable than the soil at the new locations, the introduction of plastic containers in 1963 saved the Dog River nursery. Container-grown plants eliminated the impact of poorly draining soil, revitalizing the production potential of the nursery. The original Mobile nursery is still in operation today.

By the mid-1960’s Flowerwood had gained significant knowledge in cutting propagation to support the move to a container-grown product. Growing in containers improved the efficiency of the business as more plants were able to be grown on less land. With efficiency came a focus on the uniformity and aesthetic of the plant.

“We are in the position to offer you the most complete selection of illustrated color picture tags of Camellias and Azaleas available anywhere. Those of you who have used picture tags in your nurseries are fully aware of their sales value. Those of you who have not used them will want to glamorize your plants with these ornate tags. If you have ever attempted to

describe a bloom to a customer, you will fully appreciate a good picture tag. Flowerwood can give you some real help with this problem”

—Flowerwood Nursery Catalog, 1964–1965

In 1971, Greg Smith, Jr. was a freshman in business school in Texas. The summer of his freshman year he moved to the Cairo, Georgia location to supervise the location which started in the late 1940’s. After one semester of commuting from Houston, Texas to Cairo, Georgia on weekends he transferred to Louisiana State University to seek an agriculture degree and be in closer proximity to the nursery. After graduation, Greg Smith, Jr. lived in Cairo, Georgia until 1977 when he was summoned to the Loxley location.

In 1979, the eye of Hurricane Frederick passed directly over the Mobile nursery. Despite challenging work conditions, the nursery was ready to resume shipping after only two days due to the dedication of the employees. Sales were impacted for longer

Sidney Meadows (right) being inducted into American Association of Nurseryman Hall of Fame in 1982

as Flowerwood held off for a bit to evaluate plant conditions due to salt exposure.

Through five decades of growth and innovation, Greg Smith, Sr. and Sidney Meadows continued to grow and expand Flowerwood Nursery until their deaths. They were active in the Southern Nursery Association throughout their careers. Sidney Meadows was inducted into the American Association of Nurserymen Hall of Fame in 1982. The legacy continues, with an active scholarship program established in Sidney Meadows’ name. He was quoted as saying, “Investing in our students is the best investment we can make in our future.”

Flowerwood continues to be active in local and regional nursery associations. Greg Smith, Jr. was awarded Alabama’s Nursery and Landscape Association’s Lifetime Achievement award in 2017, and has served as the company’s President since his Father’s passing in 2002.

The headquarters moved from Mobile, Alabama to Loxley, Alabama. Bob Duck was the manager of the Loxley location for over 40 years. He also

contributed to the industry at large, serving as President and Honorary Past President of the Alabama Nurseryman’s Association. There are still Duck family members working at the Loxley nursery continuing to grow Bob Duck’s lasting impact on the culture of the business.

In 1984, Greg Smith, Jr. decided to expand Flowerwood into central Florida. The Bushnell, Florida location is located between Ocala and Tampa. This region rarely sees temperatures that dip below thirty-two degrees. This facility has transitioned from a selling operation through the years and is currently a growing farm to support Flowerwood’s south Alabama locations. The Bushnell location allows a market advantage as products are finished sooner due to the milder climate in central Florida.

When Hurricane Katrina flooded the Mobile nursery in 2005, the lessons of diversification allowed Flowerwood Nursery to continue to serve its customers. Recovery from the hurricane took a full year, as portions of the nursery remained flooded for an extended period and most of the material on the nursery was not

An early trimming machine

recoverable. By stepping up production at other locations, Flowerwood was able to meet the needs of its customers without interruption.

The years following this were pivotal. In 2006, key personnel were promoted into higher management positions. Ellis Ollinger became Flowerwood’s Chief Executive Officer. Ellis Ollinger started with Flowerwood in 1991 in a grower position. Also in 2006, Todd Carnley was promoted to Vice President of Sales. Todd Carnley started his career in 1999 as an Outside Sales Representative for the Atlanta, Georgia market.

Under the leadership of Greg Smith, Jr., Ellis Ollinger and Todd Carnley, Flowerwood implemented changes to its shrub production process. “Greg Smith, Jr. had us evaluate the end of the process, asking ourselves, ‘What needs to be on the customer’s garden center tables and when?’” said Todd Carnley. “With this question driving our decisions, our team works backwards. We first determine what the product should be and when it should arrive. This has helped our production staff to improve the production

process to best serve the end consumers.” The sales and production planning process now predicts supply 36 months out to ensure the plants will be ready at the time of demand.

Today, under Greg Smith, Jr.’s leadership and vision, Flowerwood Nursery has growing facilities in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, including three selling locations and several farms for production only. Recently, the Ranburne, Alabama location, which is in a cooler climate, transitioned into a production only facility,

Workers load plants in early metal cans

Pictured from left to right: Ellis Ollinger, CEO, Greg Smith, Jr., Third Generation Owner, and Todd Carnley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

with the ability to grow West Coast type material close to our main shipping locations.

Utilizing Ranburne in northeast Alabama and Bushnell in central Florida, Flowerwood takes advantage of seasonal weather variation that would be impossible for one location to provide. Over 1,000 acres are in active nursery production with the ability to expand to an additional 400 acres.

Flowerwood Nursery is strengthened by a team of 650 year-round employees led by Greg Smith, Jr., and Ellis Ollinger. We currently have a management training program designed to mentor young managers and invest time and resources in the cultivation of young talent. Our team members wake up in the morning and think of what they can do to make the nursery a little better every day.

To assist with labor challenges, Flowerwood Nursery utilizes the H2A guest worker, government program. Investments in capital improvements continue to attract a reliable year-round workforce.

Flowerwood is moving towards reinventing workspaces to make them more ergonomically

efficient and comfortable. We have made the move to a lean-flow supermarket system for the loading dock along with lean-flow pulling of customer orders. These processes help achieve superior performance in selection, time, cost, quality, and safety.

Greg Smith, Jr. has been a trailblazer for the nursery and related industries. He is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the nursery locations and the related industries. His vision allowed the development of several sister companies vital to our business today. Flowerwood Trucking, Flowerwood Logistics, Plants Direct Online, along with several others that are a result of his determination and drive for success.

Flowerwood has doubled its sales in the last ten years. Flowerwood has improved the industry with the introduction of new shrubs for Encore® Azalea, Southern Living® Plant Collection, and Sunset® Plant Collection. Greg Smith, Jr. and Flowerwood have been a pioneer in shrub branding. We specialize in plants with improved genetics as well as tried and true traditional commodity shrubs that have been around through the generations. These newer genetics have changed the landscape

“We are very proud of the ne people we have had the privilege of doing business with. You can rest assured of our best efforts to insure a continuation of this valued relationship.”

– Harry Smith, First Generation Owner, Flowerwood Nursery

of plant demand to offer more desirable attributes for more year around interest.

Additional investments have been made in equipment and facilities to improve ergonomic and environmental conditions on the nursery including electric tuggers on the loading dock to begin the conversion away from gas engines, additional plant forklifts to assist in planting and spacing, pot dispenser machines in production, lift gate trailers to assist in customer deliveries, five hybrid electric Ford Maverick pickup trucks, chromatic colored shade to alter plant growth naturally, continued investment in rolling racks, new pumpstations with variable speed pumps that reduce electric usage, an e-commerce division which ships an average of 3,300 plants daily during peak season, and an additional

122,816 square feet of greenhouse space along with 301,040 square feet of shade space.

Flowerwood is unique, due to our longevity, focus on innovation, excellent production facilities, ability to utilize multiple growing zones in the Southeast United States, new plant development, and flagship brands.

Flowerwood is grateful to our founders who created a strong foundation, to our current employees who keep us going, and to our loyal customers, who make it all possible!

Flowerwood appreciates the opportunity to be the plant supplier for your garden center, wholesale nursery, or commercial project. Thank you!

Customer Service circa 1939

“This is a picture of our guesthouse we have just built for the convenience of our truck customers who come from points Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and other distant points. Here we have provided for them three bedrooms, a shower and a little refreshment so that they can spend the night or rest a while before starting their long drive back home. We will gladly have our customers use these accommodations without any cost whatsoever to them. We hope you will use it and enjoy it.”

—Flowerwood Nursery Catalog, 1939-40