Semi-dwarf dark-leaf cotinus! The first-ever Proven Winners smokebush would have to be special and indeed, it is. Winecraft Black cotinus starts out the season with rich purple foliage, becoming deeper in color until it’s nearly black; fall then turns it brilliant orange. Early summer brings wispy red flowers that become the beautiful, hazy-violet smoke that give this plant its name. Rounded, semi-dwarf habit.
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii ‘Kolmgala’
Plump, bridal-white berries ripen in early fall, adding interest to the autumn and winter garden on a neat, compact plant.
Pink buds with hints of red in them open to pure white blooms in spring – right when shoppers are in the garden center. The lemon-lime foliage holds its color well through the summer without burning and takes on brilliant oranges in fall. The full, compact habit is very attractive in a container. A great plant for retailers and landscapers who need easy, adaptable color for colder climates.
If you are a fan of Spirea Tor, you will love this new twist on Spiraea betulifolia. Bred in France, Pink Sparklerâ„¢ blooms in early summer with large pink flowers at the terminals of this rounded shrub. An added bonus is in the autumn, when new flowers are formed and bloom along the leaf axils in each stem. These flowers are smaller, but there are more of them and they add a pop of pink color to the fall landscape. Then, the leaves turn a lovely burgundy-red in autumn. The shape is a lovely rounded mound and this plant needs very little pruning to keep its perfect shape.
Double Play Doozie® spirea is a ground-breaking non-invasive spirea, the first of its kind. Its lack of seed also makes it a perpetual bloomer, putting all of its energy into creating wave after wave of red-pink flowers from early summer through frost. No deadheading required! Naturally grows as a neat mound.
A natural hybrid of Goldmound and Daphne, Sundropâ„¢ was discovered by Terry Schwartz of Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Beautiful sprays of pink flowers in early summer stand out against petite, golden foliage. This natural dwarf with a rounded habit requires little or no pruning. Our trials show Sundropâ„¢ to be hardier than most golden spirea. Foliage holds its golden-yellow color even in the summer heat.
This superstar is a branch sport of ‘Froebelii’, with a smaller more compact form. Foliage is deep green, showing off the stunning, scarlet red new growth to its best advantage. Pink blossoms grace the plant in June, and it will rebloom in August if spent flowers are pruned. The three-season appeal continues with an excellent bronze fall color. Discovered by Denis Levac of Quebec, Canada and introduced by Bailey Nurseries.
With all the problems with Spirea ‘Goldflame’ reverting, Little Spark® will be the perfect substitution with an even more compact habit. This little spirea has orange new growth and holds its yellow foliage color throughout the summer, even in full sun situations. A summer bloomer, the pink flowers arise just above the foliage, and if you give them a quick shear when they are done, it will bloom again in late summer. Fall color includes shades of pink, creating a multi-toned effect. Bred by Minier.
Bright lemon yellow foliage matures to a vivid lime green on a compact mounding form. Produces lovely panicles of soft pink blooms in summer. Brilliant fall color is provided by the orange-red foliage on red stems. Works well as a filler with green-leaved plants or for mass plantings. Deciduous.