SHRUBS ‘Lil’ Kim Violet’ (‘SHIMRV24’)—This addition ‘Mandarin Lights’—Brilliant, mandarin- ABELIA to Lil’ Kim series has the same nice dwarf, orange colored fl owers. Glossy Abelia compact habit as the others but with plum- (Abelia x grandifl ora)—Broadleaf evergreen violet fl owers. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. BARBERRY shrub with glossy, dark green foliage. White, NEW!—’Peppermint’ (‘DS04PS’)—Double, two- fragrant fl owers emerge late in the summer and toned light pink and fuchsia fl owers. A heavy Bagatelle Barberry continue on until frost. Comes through the winter bloomer that keeps going all season. Height (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea best in protected locations. May freeze back in 8-12’, spread 6-10’. ‘Bagatelle’)—This is a great little selection, similar hard winters. Height. 2-3’, spread 2-3’. NEW!—’Tahiti(‘Mineru’)—Deep pink-purple, to Crimson Pygmy but with smaller leaves and a semi-double flowers with a deep red center. tighter, more compact growth habit. Height 12-18", Height 5-8’, spread 4-7’. spread 18-24". ALMOND ‘Raspberry Smoothie’—A heavy bloomer NEW!—Double Pink Flowering Almond with beautiful double, fuchsia-raspberry Bonanza Gold Barberry (Berberis thunbergii ‘Bogozam’)—A dwarf (Prunus glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena’)—Very fl owers. popular shrub with an outstanding fl oral Barberry with outstanding bright golden-yellow display early in the spring. Literally covered AZALEA foliage. Low maintenance plant which forms a with wonderful, double-pink blossoms. Plant small dense mound. Height 18-24", spread 2-3’. in well-drained soils and give it plenty of Azaleas can be quite successful if attention is sunshine. Height 3-5’, spread 3-4’. Concorde Barberry paid to detail when growing them. Site them on (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea the north or east side of your house for protection ‘Concorde’)—This compact, dwarf introduction has ALTHEA against the summer heat and winds. Plant shown itself to hold a better deep purple-red color them in soil that has been heavily amended (Rose-of-Sharon) through the heat of the summer than ‘Crimson with compost or peat moss and treated with soil Pygmy’. Considered by experts to be one of the sulfur to provide an acidic root environment. (Hibiscus syriacus)—Upright growing shrub best! Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. Keep mulched and don’t forget to water through with hollyhock-like fl owers. Blooms Aug.-Sept. dry weather. Fertilize with an azalea food on a An old-time favorite and a good choice for color Crimson Pygmy Barberry regular basis. (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea late in the summer. Mature height 8-10’, spread ‘Crimson Pygmy’)—One of the most popular 5-6’. Bloom-A-Thon Hybrids plants we carry. This dwarf Barberry with ‘Amplissimus’—Double, red fl owers. (Rhododendron ‘Bloom-A-Thon Hybrids’)— intense, blood-red foliage is perfect for putting ‘Ardens’—Double, purple fl owers. This group of azaleas blooms great in the spring a little punch of color into the landscape. Height ’Blue Angel’ (‘Greba’)—Large, single, rich blue and then reblooms over the rest of the season. 2’, spread 2-3’. fl owers with a red center. A heavy bloomer Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. that just keeps going all summer! Height 8-12’, ‘Lavender’—Lavender fl owers. Golden Nugget Barberry spread 6-10’. ‘Pink’—Double, pink fl owers. (Berberis thunbergii ‘Monlers’)—A dense, ‘Blueberry Smoothie’ (‘DS01BS’)—Double ‘Red’—Bright red fl owers. compact Barberry with brilliant golden foliage. fl owers of purplish-blue. A heavy bloomer that ‘White’—White fl owers. Great for small areas. Height 12-18", spread 18- just keeps going all summer. 24". ‘Blue Chiffon’ (‘Notwoodthree’)—Rich blue Girard Hybrids (Rhododendron ‘Girard Hybrids’)—Very hardy, fl owers with a lacy center through the summer Golden Ruby Barberry and into the fall. Height 8-12’, spread 6-10’. large fl owering evergreen azalea. Foliage turns (Berberis thunbergii ‘Goruzam’)—Similar to Large single reddish in the late fall and remains the rest of the NEW!— ‘Hawaii(‘Minsygrbl1’)— ‘Crimson Pygmy’ in habit but with orange-red blooms of blue with a red-purple center. Height winter. One of the best evergreen azaleas for our foliage. New growth emerges blood red and then 5-8’, spread 4-7’. area. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. as leaves mature they develop a golden margin. (‘Mindour NEW!— ‘French Cabaret Red’ ‘Fuchsia’—Dark reddish-purple fl owers. Striking variegation! Height 18-24”, spread 18-24”. 1’)—Double flowers of deep red that resemble ‘Pleasant’—Large white fl owers. carnations. Seeds are sterile. Height 5-8’, ‘Rose’—Deep rose-red fl owers. Helmond Pillar Barberry spread 4-7’. Northern Lights Hybrids (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Lil’ Kim’ (‘Antong Two’)— Finally, a dwarf Rose- (Rhododendron ‘Northern Lights Hybrids’)— ‘Helmond Pillar’)—A narrow, upright form with of-Sharon! This heavy bloomer has white Extremely hardy (to -40F) deciduous azalea. deep purple-red leaves. Narrow, columnar form fl owers with a showy red eye, all on a plant These selections are actually from a Minnesota makes a striking statement in the landscape. that stays much shorter than other selections. breeding program, so you know they can handle Height 3-5’, spread 1-2’. Introduced from South Korea. Height 3-4’, Kansas winters. Compact growth. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. spread 3-4’. ‘Lil’ Kim Red’ (‘SHIMRR38’)—An addition to the Lil’ Kim series. Handy, dwarf, compact ‘Golden Lights’—Bright, golden-yellow, habit with rich, deep rosy-red fl owers. Height fragrant fl owers. 3-4’, spread 3-4’. ‘Lemon Lights’—Lemon-yellow fl owers. 13 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Orange Rocket Barberry NEW!—Blue Balloon Bluebeard BUCKTHORN (Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’)—An (Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Korball’)—Beautiful upright, columnar form with vibrant coral-orange purple-blue fl owers from late summer and into the Fine Line Buckthorn new growth. Bright orange-red fall color. Height fall. A great plant for butterfl ies. For best results, (Rhamnus frangula ‘Ron Williams’)—A neat 3-4’, spread 1-2’. treat as a perennial and cut back to 3-6” each introduction that combines the fern-like foliage of spring. Plant only in well-drained soil. Height 2-2 the Willowleaf Buckthorn with the narrow, upright Pygmy Ruby Barberry 1/2’, spread 2-3’. habit of the Columnar Tall Hedge Buckthorn. (Berberi thunbergii ‘Pygruzam’)— Compact Would make a great accent plant in a shrub form with shiny, deep red leaves. Height 12-18”, NEW!—Sapphire Surf Bluebeard border or in a perennial planting. Height 5-7’, spread 2-3’. (Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Blauer Splatz’)— spread 2-3’. This selection is loaded with rich blue fl owers late Rosy Glow Barberry in the summer and on into fall. Leaves have a (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Rosy nice silvery-gray cast to them. For best results, BURNING BUSH Glow’)—Leaves are a stunning blend of rose-pink treat as a woody perennial and cut back hard and deep blood-red. New growth shows the most each spring. Must have well-drained soil. Height NEW!—Cole’s Compact intense color variation, while older leaves tend to 2-3’, spread 3-4’. (Euonymus alatus ‘Cole’s Compact’)—A mature to a more uniform deep reddish-purple. compact form that has been around for Prefers full sun. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. a long time. Dense growth with foliage BOXWOOD that’s a little fi ner than the species. Blazing BAYBERRY red fall color. Easy to grow, easy to trim. Green Gem Boxwood Height 4-8’, spread 4-6’. Northern Bayberry (Buxus x ‘Green Gem’)—A tough hybrid (Myrica pensylvanica)—An upright growing shrub boxwood from a Canadian breeding program. with waxy, dark green foliage. Leaves are very Great winter hardiness with good green color. aromatic when crushed, and are used to make Slow growing and naturally globe shaped. bayberry candles. Foliage will remain evergreen Requires very little pruning. Height 2-3’, spread through much of the winter. Very tolerant of 2-3’. pruning. Height 6-10’, spread 5-6’. Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’)—A hybrid boxwood (BEAUTYBERRY) with great winter hardiness and outstanding NEW!—Purple Pearls foliage and a slightly upright growing habit. (Callicarpa x ‘NCCX1’)—Dark purple-blackfoliage Dark green leaves through the growing season, through the season with an impressive display bronzing slightly through the winter. Height 3-5’, of purple berries in the fall. Prune heavilyin spread 2-3’. the spring for a fuller plant and stronger fruit production. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. Green Tower Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens ‘Monrue’)—A very narrow growing form, perfect for use as an accent plant BLADDERNUT or narrow hedges. Tolerates trimming nicely, and American Bladdernut doesn’t bronze out through the winter. Height (Staphylea trifolia)—An interesting native shrub 6-8’, spread 18-24”. found growing in timbered areas. Develops into a large, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub. Produces Green Velvet Boxwood (Buxus x ‘Green Velvet’)—A vigorous, globe- three-lobed, Chinese lantern-like seed capsules shaped, hybrid boxwood with dark green foliage in the fall, each containing up to several seeds, that retains its color in the winter. Excellent plant creating a "bladder nut". Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’. Compact Burning Bush for hedges and borders. Very hardy! Height 3-4’, (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’)—Also called spread 3-4’. Dwarf Winged Euonymus, Dwarf Burning Bush, BLUE-MIST SHRUB and sometimes just plain old Burning Bush. A Blue-spirea are also commonly known as Wintergreen Korean Boxwood much more compact, slower growing form of the Bluebeard or Blue-mist Shrub and are in fact not (Buxus microphylla var. koreana) –A Korean species made popular because of its brilliant red actually Spireas at all.