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Halesia
Silver-Bell
Family:
Styracaceae (Hale-sia: Named for Stephen Hales, botanical author)
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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 (NO LONGER OFFERED)
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Helianthemum hybrids
Sun Rose
Family: Cistaceae
(Hee-lee-anthe-mum: Greek compound
for sun and flower)
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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
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‘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)
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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)
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'Aphrodite'
Large,
single, deep pink flowers with a dark red eye.
(NO LONGER SOLD)
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'Blushing Bride'
Large,
double carnation-like flowers emerge a rich pink, then change to white.
(NO LONGER SOLD)
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‘Boule de Feu’
Large pinkish-red, carnation-like blooms make this a very unique and
beautiful plant.
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'Diana'
This
triploid has distinct, dark green foliage and large single white flowers. Best
for milder climates. AWARDS: AGM, PSC,GMPA
(NO
LONGER SOLD)
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'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.
(NO
LONGER SOLD)
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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 |
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'Minerva'
A
long blooming single lavender with a pink eye. Best for milder climates.
(NO
LONGER SOLD)
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'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.
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'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.
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'Red Heart'
A large,
single, white flowers accented by a deep maroon feathered eye.
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‘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.
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Hibiscus
Hybrids
Family:
Malvaceae
(Hibis-cus:
ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian)
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‘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
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‘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
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Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn
Family:
Elaegnaceae
(Hippo-phae: latin for shinny horse |
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‘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)
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'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
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'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
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'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

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‘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
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'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
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'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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