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| 2010 NEW SHRUB INTRODUCTIONS This week I’ll review some of the new shrubs that will make their grand appearance this spring. Like the new trees I introduced last week, these shrubs are absolutely beautiful but will also be in short supply their first spring. If you are interested in successfully obtaining these new plants, I recommend getting an early start searching around to see who will carry them & when they will arrive. Your best sources for finding these plants will be at any year round garden center located throughout this region. Now, here is the list. Now, it is with great pleasure that I introduce the following new trees for 2010 |
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Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’: Kaleidoscope Glossy Abelia The leaf color is a changing event with leaves emerging in early spring with lime-green centers and bright yellow edges on bright red stems. In summer, the yellow matures to golden and in the fall the foliage deepens to shades of orange and fiery red. White, slightly fragrant flowers are produced in abundance from summer until fall and attract butterflies. 2-3’ tall and 4-5’ wide. Zone 6; full sun to light shade; however foliage colors best in full sun. |
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| Berberis thunbergii ‘Goruzam’: Golden Ruby Barberry A slow growing compact plant with striking coral-orange foliage that is accented with a golden margin later in the season. A low maintenance plant with eye-catching color contrast. 2’ tall and 2’ wide: full sun. |
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| Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Cool Splash’; Cool Splash Diervilla A fast growing shrub with striking foliage of leaves with green centers and white margins and yellow trumpet-like flowers from June to August. Densely branched, forming underground suckers over time, making this a great choice for mass plantings or in a woodland setting. 3’tall and wide depends on suckering; zone 3; sun to part sun. |
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| Hydrangea arborescens ‘Incrediball’: Incrediball Hydrangea A sturdier and larger flowering Smooth Hydrangea. Flowers open a very pale shade of green to cream, maturing to pure white and 12 inches across. Blooms on new wood and will not flop over. 4-5’ tall and 4-5’ wide; sun to part shade; easy to grow and adaptable; native. |
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| Hydrangea arborescens ‘Invincibelle Spirit’: Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea The first ever pink Smooth Hydrangea with rich pink flowers early summer to frost. Blooms on new wood, reliable and very hardy. 3-4’ tall and 4-5’ wide; sun to part shade; native; bred to raise money for breast cancer research ($1.00 for each plant sold is donated by Proven Winners) |
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| Hydrangea paniculate ‘White Diamonds’: White Diamonds Hydrangea A smaller more manageable paniculata Hydrangea for small gardens. Flower panicles of full glistening white are held high on stiff upright branches that don’t flop. Foliage is dark green and leathery, ideal to withstand summer heat and drought. 4’ tall and 4’ wide; full sun; bred by Michael Dirr |
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| Buxus microphylla ‘Baby Gem’: Baby Gem Boxwood A very compact, slow growing boxwood excellent for smaller gardens and borders. The dense mass of dark-green foliage holds its color throughout the year. 2’tall and 2’ wide; full sun to full shade; zone 6 |
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| Lagerstroemia indica Filli Series: Filli Series Crapemyrtle (Red, Coral, Violet) A new series of compact crape myrtles bred in Nebraska. Perfect for borders or mass plantings with late season bloom and hardy to zone 4. 18” tall and 12-18” wide; will die back in winter and re-sprout at the base. |
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| Syringa x Bloomerang: Bloomerang Lilac A compact Lilac with purple-pink flowers in spring and that continue into summer. The heaviest-blooming dwarf lilac on the market; ideal for small gardens and landscapes. 4’tall and 4-5’ wide; full sun. |
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| Lonicera nitida ‘Briloni’: Edmee Gold Lonicera A great new addition to a shade garden with bright color and arching habit. Attractive yellow foliage keeps in the shade creating a nice golden accent, suited for small landscapes and gardens. 3-4’ tall and 3-4’ wide; shade |
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| As you can see, there are many exciting new varieties to add foliage and flower color to your landscape. Get as much information as you can on any of these new kids so the right plant winds up in the right spot. | ||||||||
