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Halesia

Silver-Bell           

Family: Styracaceae (Hale-sia: Named for Stephen Hales, botanical author)

 Halesia carolina   

Carolina Silver-bell is a small tree with subtle beauty. Pure white wedding-bell flowers greet us in May before the leaves emerge. Prefers moist, well drained acid soils.

Zone 4, 15-30 feet, gr 1.5, Full Sun Partial Shade (Discontinued)

Helianthemum hybrids

Sun Rose  

Family: Cistaceae

(Hee-lee-anthe-mum: Greek compound for sun and flower)

New! Colorful semi-evergreen, sub-shrubs with an abundant show of    blooms from mid May until late June. These low-growing shrublets come in a wide array of bright colors. Great for rock gardens, perennial gardens, containers or the front border. Exceptionally drought tolerant. Fast draining soils a must. Zone 5b, 1-6 inches, gr 1, Full Sun Partial Shade

‘Burgundy Dazzler’

Dark burgundy red flowers with yellow stamens and dark green foliage.

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‘Fire Dragon’

Vivid orange-scarlet flowers with yellow centers and gray-green foliage.

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‘Golden Nugget’

Bright golden-yellow flowers and narrow green leaves.

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‘Raspberry Ripple’

Deep pink flowers with yellow stamens and gray-green foliage.

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‘Rose Glory’

Medium pink flowers and narrow green leaves.

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‘Wisley Pink’

Clear pink flower with yellow stamens and gray foliage

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Heptacodium

Seven-Son Flower 

Family: Caprifoliaceae

(Hepta-codium: hepta Greek for the number seven, codium referring to head)

Heptacodium miconioides   

Recently introduced from China, Heptacodium has become the rage. A large arching shrub, or small tree, with glossy dark green leaves, exfoliating bark, and fragrant creamy-white late summer flowers. Its best attribute is its persistent, showy, reddish-pink sepals that are effective from October to November. A great new shrub! AWARDS: CARY, GMPA

Zone 5, 10-20 feet, gr 1.5, Full Sun Partial Shade

 

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Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of Sharon

Family: Malvaceae

(Hi-bisc-us: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian)

Brightly colored, exotic looking flowers on a hardy shrub or small tree. Certain to generate summer impulse purchases and improve cash flow. Grow and stock a complete color assortment. Easy to grow and easy to sell. Available in May. Zone 5, 8-12 feet, gr 1, Full Sun  Read Article on Hibiscus

  Hardy Hibiscus

Hibiscus syriacus - Rose of Sharon

 

Award winning plants selected for strong growth, unique flower shapes and bright vivid colors. We went to three different countries and three different breeders to assemble the best possible collection of hybrids. The effort has paid off - four of the selections have already received awards!

Blue Chiffon  

(H. s. 'Notwoodone'   PPAF)

 

The Chiffon series just got more exciting with the addition of this selection with rich blue flowers. It has the same great Chiffon growth and lacy blooms. Another great plant from Dr. Roderick Woods of Cambridge, England. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.  AWARDS: Silver Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society.

Lavender Chiffon  

(H. s. 'Notwoodone'   PPAF)

A whole new look for Hardy Hibiscus! Large, single lavender flowers adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. You'll also appreciate this plants strong growth. Hybridized by Dr. Roderick Woods of England. AWARDS: Gold Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society.

White Chiffon  

(H. s. 'Notwoodtwo' PPAF)

Breathtaking! Large single white flowers adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. You'll also appreciate this plants strong growth. Hybridized by Dr. Roderick Woods of England. AWARDS: Silver Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society.

Azurri Satin  

(H. s. 'DVPazurri' PPAF)

Blue just got better! Azurri Satin is the first ever seedless Rose of Sharon with large, single blue flowers.  It is a strong growing, uniform plant with rich color. The beauty was developed by Dr. Johan Van Huylenbroeck at the Flemish DVP breeding station. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.

 

Blue Satin  

(H. s. 'Marina' PPAF)

Absolutely the best blue! It's large, single, rich royal blue flowers are certain to draw attention. Superior to 'Blue Bird' which is a weak growing plant that is notoriously mixed up in the market. 'Blue Satin' is a strong growing, uniform clone with rich color. Hybridized by Rien Verweij of the Netherlands. AWARDS: Award of Recommendation Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society.

Blush Satin

(H. s. 'Mathilde' PPAF)

Very showy! Large single, soft blushing pink flowers with a prominent red eye. Strong growing and long blooming. Hybridized by Rien Verweij of the Netherlands. AWARDS: Award of Recommendation Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society.

Rose Satin

(H. s. 'Minrosa' PPAF)

A standout plant with large single, deep rose-pink flowers adorned with a prominent red center. A strong growing plant hybridized by Claude Bellion of Minier Nurseries of France.

 Violet Satin 

(H. s. 'Floru' PPAF)

Wow! The richest, deepest color we've ever seen in Althea! Big single, deeply saturated red-violet flowers cover this hardy, strong growing plant from July to September. Hybridized by Claude Bellion of  Minier Nurseries.

'Aphrodite' 

Large, single, deep pink flowers with a dark red eye. (Discontinued)

'Blushing Bride'

Large, double carnation-like flowers emerge a rich pink, then change to white. (Discontinued)

‘Boule de Feu’
Large pinkish-red, carnation-like blooms make this a very unique and beautiful plant.

'Diana'

This triploid has distinct, dark green foliage and large single white flowers. Best for milder climates. AWARDS: AGM, PSC,GMPA  (Discontinued)

'Freedom'

This delightful red beauty is a single and a double combined. Introduced by Don Shadow. FIRST CHOICE AWARD '97.

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'Helene'

Very large, single, white flowers are blushed with pink and accented by a deep maroon feathered eye. Best for milder climates.  (Discontinued)

LIL’ KIM 

(H. s. ‘Antong Two’ ppaf) Say hello in Korean to the only miniature Rose of Sharon. A unique little shrub with dainty little white flowers punctuated with a showy red eye.  The plant appear to be polyploidy because it has thick, dark green leaves and the flowers last for three days instead of the typical one day before falling. Creates many new landscape and garden uses; great for mixed containers, mixed perennial beds or for around decks or entry gardens. Developed by noted plantsman Dr. Shim of South Korea. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. Zone 5, 3-4 feet, gr 1.5

'Minerva'

A long blooming single lavender with a pink eye. Best for milder climates.  (Discontinued)

'Pink Giant'

A vigorous growing, bushy plant with very large, single deep pink flowers, mid-July to September. Seed heads are not persistent. A cross between ‘Woodbridge’ and ‘Hamabo’ from Minier Nurseries of France. (Discontinued)

'Purpureus Variegatus’

One of the most attractive variegated plants you’ll ever come across. The foliage is clean and the creamy white margin is wide and consistent. Grown strictly for its foliage, because its purple flowers never fully open. (Discontinued)

'Red Heart'

A large, single, white flowers accented by a deep maroon feathered eye. (Discontinued)

 

‘Sanchoyo’
We found this Beauty in Korea a few years back and now we finally have enough to share it with our customers. A standout plant with rich, deep pink flowers reminiscent of an exotic Japanese Peony with its abundance of petioloide stamen. Superb.

SUGAR TIP 

(H. s. ‘Antong Two’ ppaf)

An eye-catching new Rose of Sharon with brightly variegated creamy-white and blue-green foliage. Unlike ‘Purpureus Variegatus’ this beauty actually flowers! Loads of clear pink, double flowers and it does not produce seed. Developed by Sharon Gerlt of Independence, MO. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.  Zone 5, 8-12 feet, gr 1.5

Hibiscus Hybrids

Family: Malvaceae

(Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian)

‘Lohengrin’

(H. paramutabilis x syriacus) A robust hybrid with slightly ruffled white flowers with a prominent red eye. A heavy bloomer with flowers larger than Rose of Sharon. Bold, dark green foliage. Hybridized by Jim Snyder.

Zone 5, 8-10 feet, gr 1, Full Sun

‘Tosca’

(H. paramutabilis x syriacus) A robust hybrid with ruffled orchid lavender flowers with a carmine eye. A heavy bloomer with flowers larger than Rose of Sharon. Bold, dark green foliage. Hybridized by Jim Snyder. Zone 5, 8-10 feet, gr 1, Full Sun  

Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea Buckthorn 

Family: Elaegnaceae

(Hippo-phae: latin for shinny horse

‘Sprite’

Bright silvery foliage and tight compact growth make this Danish selection a real prize. You will love its fine texture and the fact that it’s very tolerant of poor soil conditions. A male selection and thus produces no fruit. Zone 3, 4-6 feet, gr 1

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Hypericum

St. John's-Wort 

Family: Hypericaceae

(Hyperi-cum: Greek name of obscure meaning)

'Albury Purple'

(H. androsaemum) Rich velvety purple leaf tips, yellow flowers and attractive dark red fruit contribute to its special appeal. Its low mounding habit makes it perfect for mass plantings.

Zone 6, 18-24 inches, gr 1, Full Sun Partial Shade

'Ames' 

(H. kalmianum) A very hardy, tightly mounded shrub with masses of 1" golden yellow flowers in mid-summer. A very fine plant selected at Iowa State University and introduced by Sjulin Nurseries.

Zone 4, 2-3 feet, gr 1, Full Sun

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BLUE VELVET

(H. x Cfflpc-1, ppaf) A new cultivar with attractive blue foliage developed by noted plantsman Paul Cappiello of Yewdell Gardens in Crestwood, KY. Numerous golden-yellow flowers in mid summer add to its attraction. An open pollinated seedling of H. kalmianum. The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.

Zone 4, 2-3 feet, gr 1, Full Sun

'Gemo'   

 (H. erectum) A really impressive new shrub from Denmark. This tightly branched shrub is noted for its long bloom time, beginning in July and continuing until September. The flowers are a rich yellow, small but numerous, and the leaves are willow-like. Zone 5, 2-3 feet, gr 1, Full Sun

 ‘Golden Tusan’
(H. androsaemum) Way cool electric yellow foliage, bright yellow flowers and attractive dark red fruit add wow to any garden. Its low mounding habit makes it perfect for mass plantings. Great for brightening up shady areas. Zone 6, 18-24 inches, gr 1, Full sun - Partial shade

'Sunburst'  

(H. frondosum) Charming blue-green foliage is overlaid in summer with an abundance of large, bright yellow flowers. AWARDS: PSC

Zone 5, 3 feet, gr 1, Full Sun

SUNNY BOULEVARD 

(H.  kalmianum 'Deppe', ppaf)

This tightly branched shrub is noted for its long bloom time, beginning in July and continuing until September. The flowers are a rich yellow, small but numerous, and the leaves are willow-like. NATIVE: North America The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required.  Zone 4, 2-3 feet, gr 1

'Tricolor'   

(H. x moserianum) A very brightly colored, low arching shrub with cream, pink and green leaves. Bright yellow flowers add even more color in mid-summer. Great for the south or used as a summer patio plant or in a mixed container in the north! May revert at times but easy to prune out green shoots. Zone 7, 1-2 feet, gr 1, Full Sun

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