Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
In The Spotlight: Incrediball Hydrangea
Incrediball Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo')Some hydrangeas demand fussy soil amendments, precise pH levels, and sheltered microclimates. Incrediball is not one of them. This improved selection of our native smooth hydrangea was bred by Proven Winners to fix the one real complaint gardeners had about the classic Annabelle: floppy stems. Incrediball delivers the same massive white snowball blooms on stems strong enough to hold them upright, even after a summer downpour.Quick FactsBotanical NameHydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' (Incrediball®)Plant TypeDeciduous Flowering ShrubMature Size4-5 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wideHardiness ZoneUSDA Zones 3-8 (rock-solid in Zone 5b)Sun ExposureFull Sun to Part Shade (6+ hours ideal)SoilAverage, well-drained; tolerates clayBloom TimeEarly to mid-summer (June through August in Wisconsin)Flower ColorCreamy white, aging to jade greenFlower SizeUp to...
Plant Spotlight: Gold Cone Juniper
Accent Plant: Use as a vertical highlight in mixed borders. Foundation Plantings: Brightens corners and entryways. Rock Gardens: Perfect for smaller spaces with well-drained soils. Containers: Excellent for year-round interest in patio pots. Companions: Pairs...
Haywire Port Orford Cedar
Common Name: Haywire Port Orford CedarBloom Time: Evergreen (year-round interest)USDA Zones: 5–8 (cold-hardy enough for Southeastern Wisconsin with protection in exposed sites)Mature Size: 8–12 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wideHabit: Narrow, upright conifer with slightly...
Red Sprite Winterberry
Common Name: Red Sprite WinterberryBloom Time: Inconspicuous white flowers in late spring to early summer (May–June)Fruit Time: Bright red berries from fall through winterUSDA Zones: 3–9 (hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 3–5 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wideHabit:...
Red Osier Dogwood ‘Baileyi’
Common Name: Red Osier Dogwood ‘Baileyi’Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (May–June), with ornamental fruit in late summerUSDA Zones: 2–7 (exceptionally hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 8–10 ft. tall × 8–10 ft. wideHabit: Multi-stemmed, rounded...
American Hazelnut
Common Name: American HazelnutBloom Time: Early spring catkins (March–April) with edible nuts in late summer to fallUSDA Zones: 4–9 (hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 10–16 ft. tall × 8–13 ft. wideHabit: Multi-stemmed, rounded shrub or small treeFoliage:...
Arnold Promise Witch Hazel
Common Name: Arnold Promise Witch HazelBloom Time: Late winter to early spring (February–March)USDA Zones: 5–8 (hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 12–15 ft. tall × 10–12 ft. wideHabit: Vase-shaped, multi-stemmed shrubFlower Color: Bright yellow, fragrant,...