Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'™

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Size: 15' x 18'
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Soil: Moist, Well Drained

Description

The Japanese Maple includes an incredibly diverse group of exquisite hybrids that vary condiserably in leaf shape from deeply cut lace leaf varieties to the typical Maple leaf. The foliage color can be even more diverse, ranging from light green to burgundy with variegated forms in between. And the growth habit can be anywhere from a 20' shade tree to a weeping variety. This recent introduction from New Zealand comes to North America exclusively throgh the Novalis network of growers. Unique in its leaf color, Shirazz™, is a complex blend of lovely pinks, greens and creamy-white with new growth emerging as a striking, crimson-pink, with autumn tones of scarlet. A vigorous, upright grower at first, branches become gracefully arching, displaying the uniquely toned foliage to perfection. Shirazz™ has been tested for cold hardiness in the U.S. through zone 5, weathering the cold like a champ! Available in limited supply for the first year only through Independent Garden Centers. You'll be the envy of your neighborhood with Shirazz™ in the landscape! Grow in full sun to part shade farther south.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Color Fantasy'™

Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Avg. Size: 30" - 3' x 30" - 3'
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
Soil Drainage: Moist/Well Drained
Spacing: 3' - 3'

Description

Perfectly named, Color Fantasy™ appears as a jewel in the landscape with red, mophead inflorescence against shiny, green-black foliage. Could this be rubies and emeralds? Small in stature, seldom reaching 36", this garden gem nestles into small spaces that most Hydrangeas would never dare to lay roots. In late summer the leaves turn a strong shade of red. A selection for garden novices and collectors alike!

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mystical™ Emerald'

Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Avg. Height x Width: 3' - 4'
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8
Soil Drainage: Moist/Well Drained
Spacing: 3' - 4'

Description:

Emeralds are one of the most fascinating gemstones. Their radiant green color is not only unique as a precious stone, but also as a Hydrangea. 'Emerald' blooms in the spring with soft-pink flowers, each with a green eye. As the flowers mature they take on a soft-green color in keeping with the mild days of spring. Like all precious gems, 'Emerald' continues to intensify. The soft-green flower heads take on their emerald-green color, retaining its lively vigor in all its nuances!

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mystical™ Opal'

Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Avg. Height x Width: 3' - 4'
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8
Soil Drainage: Moist/Well Drained
Spacing: 3' - 4'

Description:

All of nature's splendor seems to be reflected in the opulence of fine opals. Numerous tales and legends surround this colorful gemstone, including the one that says that they are related to Hydrangeas! 'Opal' blooms in the spring as a pink ball of ruffled florets. As the flowers fade, they take on a soft color play of green, pink, and yellow in keeping with the mild days of spring. As the season progresses, the flower heads age to emerald-green with pink petal tips. And just like the precious gem reflects the changing moods and emotions of people, this Hydrangea blooms again to do the same.

Hypericum 'Mystical™ Beauty'

Exposure: Full sun
Avg. Height x Width: 30" - 3'
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
Soil Drainage: Moist/Well Drained
Spacing: 3'

Description:

In recent years Hypericum has risen to the top 50 cut flower stems in the world, making it the most successful berry producing shrub ever. With the introduction of the Mystical™ Series, you can enjoy Hypericum that were exclusively bred for the cut flower industry in your own garden! What does this mean? It guarantees beautifully colored fruits on perfectly branched varieties for your enjoyment, whether it's in the garden or as cuts for your home. A large, salmon-pink berried form, Mystical™ Beauty will fill your fall garden with interest and your floral arrangements with lovely colored hips! Hypericum can be used as a specimen plant or in drifts where they can truly show off. Rust resistant.

Hypericum 'Mystical™ Orange'

Exposure: Full sun
Avg. Height x Width: 30" - 3'
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
Soil Drainage: Moist/Well Drained

Spacing: 3'

Description:

In recent years Hypericum has risen to the top 50 cut flower stems in the world, making it the most successful berry producing shrub ever. With the introduction of the Mystical™ Series, you can enjoy Hypericum that were exclusively bred for the cut flower industry in your own garden! What does this mean? It guarantees beautifully colored fruits on perfectly branched varieties for your enjoyment, whether it's in the garden or as cuts for your home. A large, orange berried form, Mystical™ Orange will fill your fall garden with interest and your floral arrangements with lovely colored hips! Perfect for a sunny border, Hypericum can be used as a specimen plant or in drifts where they can truly show off. Rust resistant.

Hypericum 'Mystical™ Red Star'

Exposure: Full sun
Avg. Height x Width: 30" - 3'
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
Soil Drainage: Moist/Well Drained
Spacing: 3'

Description:

In recent years Hypericum has risen to the top 50 cut flower stems in the world, making it the most successful berry producing shrub ever. With the introduction of the Mystical™ Series, you can enjoy Hypericum that were exclusively bred for the cut flower industry in your own garden! What does this mean? It guarantees beautifully colored fruits on perfectly branched varieties for your enjoyment, whether it's in the garden or as cuts for your home. A large red berried form, Mystical™ Red Star will fill your fall garden with interest and your floral arrangements with lovely colored hips! Hypericum can be used as a specimen plant or in drifts where they can truly show off. Rust resistant.

Philadelphus 'Snow White Sensation'™

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Avg. Height x Width: 5' - 6'
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8
Soil Drainage: Moist/Well Drained

Description:

Once you experience the stimulating fragrance of Philadelphus, you're spring days will forever be filled with the sweet memory. An old-fashioned favorite, Philadelphus is a deciduous shrub with a graceful, fountain-like habit and snow white blooms of the sweetest fragrance. Leave it to Novalis to offer a Mock Orange that gives an encore performance! A repeat flowering new hybrid, Snow White Sensation™ boasts 2" double flowers born in clusters that bloom abundantly in spring and then again in summer. A versatile shrub with a wide growing range, the pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers are but one great attribute of this under utilized spring-flowering shrub. Attractive foliage on gracefully arching branches guarantees Snow White Sensation™ easy placement in the garden with other flowering shrubs. What charming impact: a wonderful new addition to the landscape border, with two seasons of flower and dark-green foliage that stands up to summer heat!

Weigela 'Shining Sensation'™

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Avg. Height x Width: 5' - 6'
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8
Soil Drainage: Moist/Well Drained

Description:

It's easy to see why Weigela was a favored landscape shrub for grandma, and still rates on the top of the list today. A true performer, these adaptable plants offer months of bloom and often have attractively colored foliage. Funnel-shaped flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds. A blooming machine, 'Shining Sensation's' pink-funnel-shaped flowers engulf the plant in May and June, and then sporadically bloom through summer. Shiny, burgundy foliage appears as though it has been polished, and contrasts nicely with the pink flowers, making this new selection from Europe a cut above the rest. Long, arching stems provide a handsome architectural element to the mixed border. A fast growing shrub with a gracefully arching habit, guranteed to add season-long color! Plant in full sun in the northern states to part shade in coastal regions. Hardy to zone 5 reliably.