Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'
Abbotswood Potentilla

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 2-3' x 2-3'; Rounded

• Large, pure white flowers are stunning from early spring to late fall.
• A very disease resistant, problem free, and low-maintenance potentilla.
• Easy to grow and maintain, and mixes well in the perennial border.

Blooms in Early Spring through Fall • Flowers are White

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Drop'
Gold Drop Potentilla

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 2-4' x 3'; Mounding

• Mounding specimen with dark green foliage and smaller, bright yellow flowers throughout the summer.
• A classic variety that is considered one of the best yellows.
• Easy to grow and maintain, and mixes well in the perennial border.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Yellow

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'
Goldfinger Potentilla

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 2' x 2'; Mounding

• Mounding specimen with dark green foliage and large yellow flowers throughout the summer.
• Prefers well-drained soil.
• Easy to grow and maintain, and mixes well in the perennial border.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Yellow

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldstar'
Goldstar Potentilla

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 3 (-40°C/-40°F)
Mature height x width: 2-3' x 3-4'; Mounding

• A compact growth habit and mildew resistance make 'Goldstar' one of the best yellow potentillas available.
• Prune after flowering for lush growth and good bud set the following year.
• Easy to grow and maintain, and mixes well in the perennial border.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Yellow

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Marrob'® PP#9321
Marion Red Robin® Potentilla

Grows best in Part Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 1-2' x 2-3'; Mounding

• A more vigorous grower than Red Ace.
• The red blooms persist longer, but will also fade if planted in direct sun and heat.
• Will do well in average garden soil, and is very trouble and maintenance free.

Propagation prohibited without a license.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Red

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Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White'
McKay's White Potentilla

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 2' x 3'; Rounded

• Creamy white flowers that bloom all summer and compact, lush growth make this potentilla a very low maintenance, attractive shrub.
• Can be planted almost anywhere.
• Easy to grow and maintain, and mixes well in the perennial border.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Creamy white

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty'® CPBR#0174, USPP#9874
Pink Beauty®  Potentilla

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 3' x 3'; Mounding

• A distinctive potentilla with semi-double flowers in a very attractive medium-pink.
• In climates with warm summer nights the color may fade to a lighter pink.
• The bright-green foliage is bushy and forms a tidy, mounded shrub.

Propagation prohibited without a license.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Pink

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace'
Red Ace Potentilla

Grows best in Part Sun • Cold hardy to zone 3 (-40°C/-40°F)
Mature height x width: 2-3' x 2-3'; Mounding

• A mounding, medium growing shrub with delicate green leaves.
• Has masses of red to red-orange flowers all summer until the first frost.
• Plant in indirect sun for best flower color; direct sun may fade the blooms to yellow-orange.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Red-orange

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Uman'
CPBR#0755, USPP#12,258
Mango Tango®  Potentilla

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 2' x 2'; Mounding

• Bicolor flowers with an orange-red center blending to yellow at the edges.
• The flowers show an intensity of red during the cooler weather.
• The plant has a tidy, compact form and is just right for cold climates.

Propagation prohibited without a license.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Yellow to red

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Ribes alpinum
Alpine Currant

Grows best in Part Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 3-5' x 3-5'; Rounded

• Alpine Currant makes a great hedge plant, and can be pruned to your desired shape.
• Small greenish-white flower in spring produce scarlet-red berries in fall.
• Grows well in average garden soil and is very low maintenance.

Blooms in Spring • Small white flowers with scarlet berries in fall

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Rosa 'Nearly Wild'
Nearly Wild Rose

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 4 (-34°C/-30°F)
Mature height x width: 2-3' x 2-3'; Rounded

• A prolific bloomer, displaying a sea of pink from summer until frost.
• Very popular because of the continuous bloom cycle; does not sucker.
• Will die back to crown in winter.

Blooms in Summer through Fall • Flowers are Pink

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Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'
Dappled Willow

Grows best in Part Sun • Cold hardy to zone 4 (-34°C/-30°F)
Mature height x width: 5' x 5'; Mounding

• A colorful small shrub with pink stems and buds that open to variegated green pink and white foliage.
• Prune occasionally to retain best variegation.
• Does best in partial shade.

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Salix purpurea 'Nana'
Blue Leaf Arctic Willow

Grows best in Part Sun • Cold hardy to zone 4 (-34°C/-30°F)
Mature height x width: 3-5' x 4'; Mounding

• A small, upright shrub with fine textured narrow foliage.
• Purple stems are great winter color.
• Foliage has wonderful movement with the slightest breeze.

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Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea'
Golden Elderberry

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 3 (-40°C/-40°F)
Mature height x width: 8-10' x 8-12'; Upright

• Golden Elderberry sports bright yellow new leaves that darken with age.
• White summer flowers develop into edible orange berries that attract birds.
• Does well both wet or dry soils - can be planted nearly anywhere.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are White

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Sambucus nigra 'Eva' PPAF
Black Lace™ Elderberry

Grows best in Full Sun • Cold hardy to zone 4 (-34°C/-30°F)
Mature height x width: 6-8' x 6-8'; Upright

• Finely cut foliage is similar to that of Japanese Maple, and is a dramatic purple-black.
• Creamy pink flowers in spring are a perfect contrast to the dark leaves.
• Prune to maintain formal size or plant as a privacy hedge.

Propagation prohibited without a license.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are White-pink

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Sambucus nigra 'Gerda' PP#12,305
Black Beauty™ Elderberry

Grows best in Part Sun • Cold hardy to zone 4 (-34°C/-30°F)
Mature height x width: 8-12' x 8-12'; Upright

• A breathtaking plant with dark black foliage and massive lemon-scented pink flowers in June.
• A must-have for the shrub enthusiast!
• Can be cut back each year to keep it at a more compact size.

Propagation prohibited without a license.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are Pink

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Sambucus nigra 'Guincho Purple'
Purple Elderberry

Grows best in Part Sun • Cold hardy to zone 3 (-40°C/-40°F)
Mature height x width: 8-10' x 8-10'; Upright

• Leaves darken as summer progresses to a deep purple.
• The pinkish-white flower bracts complement the dark leaves.
• Partial shade is best for color retention, but it will tolerate sun and soil variations well.

Blooms in Summer • Flowers are White-pink

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Sorbaria sorbifolia
False Spirea

Grows best in Part Sun • Cold hardy to zone 2 (-46°C/-50°F)
Mature height x width: 8' x 8'; Upright

• Tiny white flowers bloom in pyramidal panicles throughout the summer.
• The dark green foliage resembles that of mountain ash; fall color is warm and subtle.
• Excellent for use as screen, hedge, or in mass plantings for erosion control.

Blooms in Early summer • Flowers are White

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