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Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' Bloodgood Japanese Maple Item #0075 Zone: 5-8 Attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. The interesting red-black bark provides striking interest in winter. This slender, airy tree is well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios and entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Deciduous. Slowly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0075 Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen' Crimson Queen Japanese Maple Item #0095 Zone: 5-8 A low-branching, dwarf tree with a delicate, weeping form. The foliage holds its beautiful crimson color throughout summer and can turn bright scarlet in autumn. Sun-tolerant in cooler regions, where sunlight intensifies the foliage color. Site in a bright dappled shade setting elsewhere. Well-suited for use as a container specimen. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0095 Azalea 'Girard's Pleasant White' Girard's Pleasant White Evergreen Azalea Item #40099 Zone: 5-8 A profusion of large, single, rounded white flowers creates a beautiful late spring display. The foliage is a lighter green than most other Girard varieties. This versatile, low-growing evergreen shrub works well for containers, as an accent plant, in borders or in mass plantings. Performs best in an eastern exposure. Slowly reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40099 Azalea 'Kimberly's Double Pink' Kimberly's Double Pink Evergreen Azalea Item #40103 A showy blanket of clear pink, double flowers in spring that measure two inches across. Foliage is dark green in summer turning orange to purple-red in fall. A cold hardy azalea that will remain evergreen in warmer regions, and semi-evergreen in cooler regions, retaining most of its foliage over the winter. Performs best with an eastern exposure. Slowly reaches 4 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40103
Azalea x 'Cannon's Double' (Exbury hybrid) Cannon's Double Azalea Item #0707 An extremely hardy selection that produces a mass of multi-layered petals in spring with stunning peach, pink, and cream coloring. The very dark green foliage develops red-bronze highlights in the fall. The small mounding form is excellent for massing in shrub borders. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0707 Azalea x 'Karen' (Gable Hybrid) Karen Azalea Item #0181 An unusually hardy and highly reliable evergreen shrub with rich lavender-purple hose-in-hose flowers on a vigorous, upright plant. Foliage turns a brilliant burgundy in the fall. Showiest when planted in groups. An ideal spring blooming foundation shrub for beds and borders. Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0181 Azalea x 'Klondyke' (Exbury hybrid) Klondyke Azalea Item #0830 Zone: 5-8 Extremely hardy selection that provides a massive display of vibrant golden-yellow single blooms with lush, bronze-tinged green foliage. Small mounding form is excellent for massing in shrub borders, or for use as a bold landscape accent at the edge of a reflecting pool. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0830 Azalea x 'Red Sunset' (Exbury hybrid) Red Sunset Azalea Item #0854 Zone: 5-8 A hardy selection that produces a massive display of deeply colored, fiery red blooms in late spring. The mounding form is excellent for massing in shrub borders and perennial beds, or a vibrant flowering foundation plant. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0854
Azalea x 'Rosebud' (Gable Hybrid) Rosebud Azalea Item #0845 This longtime favorite is true to its name, with blooms recalling the classic beauty of roses. Shell pink rosebuds open to rosy pink double flowers in spring. This selection is characterized by slow spreading growth and remains neat and tidy in the landscape. Slow grower, reaching 2 to 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0845 Azalea yedoense var. poukhanense 'Compacta' Compact Korean Azalea Item #40100 Hardy semi-evergreen shrub valued for its abundant, lavender flowers in early spring. Handsome, deep green foliage is held on dense branches. Slow grower 3 ft. tall and 4-5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40100 Betula nigra 'Cully' Heritage River Birch (Multi-branch) Item #1429 Zone: 3-7 Beautiful, multi-branched tree provides striking winter interest, with bare branches and trunk displaying highly textured and colorful, peeling bark. Exceptional subject for night lighting. This versatile, highly heat tolerant tree thrives in riparian settings with high water tables and problematic low wet soils, yet adapts to mild drought when established. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 40-60 ft. tall and wide; can reach 70 ft. tall in ideal conditions. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1429 Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' Barbara Karst Bougainvillea Item #1270 Zone: 10-11 This vigorous, showy vine shines with bright magenta red blooms. Gives a fine cover to patios or arbors, and is a dramatic groundcover for banks. Drought tolerant when established. Evergreen in frost-free climates; provides superb warm season color in colder winter areas. Vigorous stems quickly climb 20 to 30 ft. with support. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1270
Buxus 'Green Velvet' Green Velvet Boxwood Item #1389 A full-bodied boxwood well-suited for dense, low hedges. Foliage retains its rich green color throughout winter. Develops a vigorous, rounded form if not pruned. A wonderful evergreen that will provide year-round, cold-hardy color and structure in the garden. Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1389 Buxus microphylla 'Golden Triumph' Golden Triumph Boxwood Item #9078 A very hardy, low-growing, compact Japanese Boxwood that rarely reaches above three feet tall in ten years. Shiny green foliage with showy golden yellow margins creates a great contrast against green foliage plants. Use in foundation plantings, or to create a unique pattern or framework in a formal garden. Performs well in heat. Evergreen. Slow growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=9078 Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem' Winter Gem Boxwood Item #1383 An excellent evergreen shrub for small hedges. Among the hardiest of the small-leaved boxwoods, the rich green foliage can acquire a golden bronze hue in cold winter zones, but is one of the first to become green again in spring. Makes a wonderful addition to formal gardens, providing year-round interest. Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide, in natural form. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1383 Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' Variegated English Boxwood Item #1388 Small dark green leaves are bordered by an irregular creamy white variegation, perfect for adding interest and color to the year-round landscape. Easily pruned into topiary shapes or a formal hedge. Works well for containers and foundation plantings. Evergreen. Slow growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1388
Buxus x 'Green Mountain' Green Mountain Boxwood Item #1382 A vigorous evergreen shrub with bright green foliage that retains good color throughout winter. The upright, naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent candidate for topiary forms, and a striking container or formal garden accent. Use in mass plantings to create either a free-form or a sculpted hedge. Moderate growing; reaches 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1382 Caryopteris x 'SMCIPG' Plant Patent Applied For La Barbe Bleue Bluebeard Item #40981 Fragrant shiny yellow foliage adds a warm glow to the landscape throughout summer. An abundance of deep blue flower spikes provides a rich contrast to the foliage in summer and early fall. The neat and compact habit makes it a great container plant and garden specimen. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 36 in. tall, 30 in. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40981 Cercis canadensis 'Vanilla Twist' Plant Patent #22,744 Vanilla Twist Weeping Redbud Item #41277 A captivating small tree in early spring when the canopy of beautifully cascading branches burst out into masses of stunning white blooms. Charming heart-shaped leaves fill the tree as blooms fade and remain light green throughout the season. Beautiful form of bare tree provides winter interest. A wonderful landscape specimen. Vigourous weeping tree grows to 12 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=41277 Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue' Baby Blue Sawara Cypress Item #8240 Soft, bright, silvery blue foliage twists around the branchlets and forms a dense, upright shrub. The fine texture and dense blue foliage add interest and contrast to the landscape. Its natural conical shape works well for a low hedge, foundation plant or container specimen. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide, in natural form. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=8240
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Minima' Miniature Moss False Cypress Item #2382 A dwarf evergreen with a wonderful naturally globe-shaped form that displays soft sprays of foliage on dense branches, offering year-round interest. Foliage is soft green with gray-green undersides. The billowy, cushion-like shape makes this a unique accent or rock garden choice. Slowly reaches 24 to 30 in. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2382 Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera 'Golden Charm' Golden Charm Thread-Branch Cypress Item #2403 A compact, semi-erect conifer with interesting, thread-like needles that weep and drape over the entire shrub. Bright, golden yellow new foliage, even in full sun. An excellent mop-headed landscape specimen or accent plant that makes nice background border or small hedge. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 7 to 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2403 Cordyline 'Baueri' Bauer's Dracaena Palm Item #3172 Zone: 9-11 A slender trunk topped by a striking, five-foot-wide crown holding clusters of rich, burgundy-red, sword-like leaves. Heat and drought tolerant when established in the landscape. A superb specimen plant for the landscape or patio containers. Evergreen in frost-free climates; treat as a summer annual or houseplant in cold winter regions. Forms slender 5 ft. trunk topped with 3 to 5 ft. wide crown of foliage. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3172 Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' Variegated Red Twig Dogwood Item #2773 Zone: 2-8 Variegated leaves, attractive berries, stunning fall color and showy red stems in winter make this a wonderful shrub for all seasons! Vigorous and adaptable, naturally forms a thicket of upright, blood red stems. White berries are often tinged blue or green. Ideal for naturalizing. Best color in full sun. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2773
Cornus x 'KN30-8' Plant Patent #16,309 Venus Dogwood Item #3039 This spectacular, fast growing hybrid Dogwood is distinguished by exceptionally large, white flowers - as large as your hand! Summer flowers yield attractive strawberry-like fall fruit. Glossy green leaves will show wonderful fall color. This vigorous selection from Rutgers University has outstanding winter hardiness, good tolerance of drought conditions and is highly resistant to disease. Deciduous. Reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3039 Cornus x 'Rutcan' Constellation Dogwood Item #2762 Zone: 5-8 An impressive floral display of white flower bracts appear in late spring to early summer. A vigorous, fully branched small tree from bottom to top. Great for small gardens or woodland settings. Highly disease resistant. Deciduous. Moderate growth to 25 ft. tall and as wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2762 Cornus x 'Rutgan' Stellar Pink Dogwood Item #2758 Zone: 5-8 Large, overlapping flower bracts cover this small tree in early spring. The habit of growth is fully branched from bottom to top. Plant where the soft pink flowers can be viewed up close. This vigorous selection is a sterile cultivar; produces no fruit. Grown under license from Rutgers University. Deciduous. Vigorous growth to 25 ft. tall and as wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2758 Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' Royal Purple Smoke Tree Item #2814 Dramatic, long lasting, pinkish purple, smoke-like airy seed clusters backed by reddish purple foliage create a prized small tree or large accent shrub. Foliage holds color all summer, then turns scarlet in autumn. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2814
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' Dwarf Nikko Deutzia Item #3157 Zone: 5-8 A low-growing dwarf shrub with bright green leaves on arching branches, that becomes a wonderful and very showy accent when covered by white double blooms in spring. Foliage turns a deep burgundy color in fall. A wonderful addition to sunny shrub borders. Deciduous. Reaches 2 ft. tall, slowly spreading to 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3157 Deutzia x rosea 'Nikko Blush' Nikko Blush Deutzia Item #9188 Zone: 5-8 A delightful new hybrid from the National Arboretum, this blushing beauty will herald spring with a profusion of soft pink blooms. Its compact, low-growing form is perfect for foundation plantings or as a low hedge. Green willow-like leaves on arching branches display deep burgundy fall color. Deciduous. Moderate growth to 3 to 4 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide; slightly larger with age. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=9188 Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' Dwarf Burning Bush Item #3360 A sensational accent or natural hedge prized for its intense scarlet red fall coloring. The interesting, compact, mounded form displays attractive rich green leaves spring through summer. Exceptional when featured en masse, at the foreground of larger conifers or evergreen shrubs. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3360 Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' Emerald 'n Gold Wintercreeper Item #3400 This colorful evergreen shrub sports bright green leaves with gold edges, turning pinkish red in fall and winter. Spreads by creeping stems that root where they touch the ground. Dense mounding form makes an excellent small hedge or border plant. Gently climbs with support, making a nice background or foundation planting. Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3400
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper Item #3390 Deep, emerald green leaves edged in sparkling white are tinged with pink in winter. A mounding evergreen shrub with a dense, erect habit. Excellent for use in small clipped hedges and foundation plantings. Stems may root where they touch the ground, and if given support may be trained to climb. Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall in 10 yrs; 4 to 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide with age. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3390 Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' Moonshadow Wintercreeper Item #3450 Lustrous, deep green leaves with bright yellow centers provide bold evergreen color in the landscape year-round. Use en masse as a vibrant groundcover or low hedge plant, or to create a colorful edging along drives and walkways. Works well as a container plant where spreading stems will create a lush, cascading effect. Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall, spreading 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3450 Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' Tricolor European Beech Item #3578 Zone: 4-7 Striking foliage is purple with irregular creamy pink and rose-colored margins. A stunning specimen tree with an overall pink effect that will be a wonderful addition to the landscape. Not recommended for hot, dry areas. Deciduous. Slowly reaches 25 to 35 ft. tall, 18 to 25 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3578 Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Elijah Blue Fescue Item #3667 Zone: 4-11 Outstanding, icy blue coloration to this clumping ornamental grass holds up even through the heat of summer. Buff-colored flowers create eye-catching contrast. Perfectly suited for edging borders or mass planting as a groundcover. Drought tolerant when established. Evergreen. Fast growing, dense mounds reach 8 to 12 in. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3667
Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold' Magical Gold Forsythia Item #1754 Zone: 5-8 Extra large, rich golden yellow flowers completely shroud the bare stems in early spring. Becomes the focal point of the landscape when in full bloom and blends well with other plants when the rich green foliage emerges after the flowers. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1754 Fothergilla gardenii Dwarf Fothergilla Item #3717 Valuable plant used for hedges and borders. Attractive in 3 seasons; fragrant showy spring flowers, green leaves in summer and brilliant yellow, red, orange fall color. Low, dense, bushy shrub. Slow-growing rounded shrub to 3 to 4 ft. tall, spreading wider. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3717 Gaultheria procumbens 'Very Berry' Very Berry Creeping Wintergreen Item #3778 Zone: 3-8 A showy eastern American native shrub with a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves that emit a strong wintergreen aroma when crushed. Blooms in clusters of small, bell-shaped, white, summer flowers that give way to bright red, aromatic berries. The foliage brightens to purple in fall. An ideal problem solver for acidic soils. Evergreen. Moderate to slow growth, 6 to 12 in. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3778 Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterfly' Jade Butterfly Maidenhair Tree Item #3397 Dwarf, densely branched, vase-shaped with striking bright green leaves and lovely gold fall color. A fruitless male Ginkgo with inconspicuous yellow-green catkins in mid-spring. Slow-growing, eventually becoming a stunning shade tree with age. Deciduous. Slowly reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall, and up to 10 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3397
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' Jelena Witch Hazel Item #3923 Zone: 5-8 Rich coppery-orange flowers on this unusual shrub add blazing color to the winter landscape. Dense clusters of flowers with wavy, strap-like petals blanket the bare branches of the dramatic, spreading form. Plant near entries and patios, where their sweet fragrance can be enjoyed. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3923 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Cherie' Cherie Hibiscus Item #4098 Zone: 10-11 This handsome shrub displays bright, nearly fluorescent, golden yellow blooms all summer long. Adds an exotic, tropical look to the garden. Heat and sun-loving. A versatile plant that is ideal as a hedge, screen or background specimen. Well-suited to containers. A frost-tender evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4098 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Erin Rachel' Erin Rachel Hibiscus Item #2520 Zone: 10-11 This handsome evergreen shrub displays up to five-inch wide flowers of hot, neon orange blending into vibrant pink with a rich magenta center. The slow-growing, compact habit makes this a perfect patio container specimen. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2520 Hydrangea anomala petiolaris Climbing Hydrangea Item #4170 A vigorous climbing vine that clings to surfaces by aerial rootlets. It has a slow growing, shrubby habit until established, then becomes quite vigorous, producing long, fast growing stems. Lush green foliage is blanketed with magnificent, white lacecap blooms in summer. Deciduous. Vigorous, clinging stems quickly reach 50 to 80 ft. long. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4170
Hydrangea arborescens 'SMHAMWM' Plant Patent Applied For Seaside Serenade Bar Harbor Hydrangea Item #41079 Zone: 3-8 This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=41079 Hydrangea macrophylla 'HMUPSI' Plant Patent Applied For Seaside Serenade Cape Cod Hydrangea Item #40984 A new classic for small spaces! A hardy, repeat blooming machine with big, mophead flowers, extra-dark green leaves, and a neat, mounded form. Perfect for foundations and borders. Harvest blooms for long-lasting cut floral arrangements. Blue florets in acidic soils, or pink in neutral to alkaline soils. New and exclusive for 2017. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40984 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Monmar' Plant Patent #25,209 Blue Enchantress Hydrangea Item #9275 Striking ruby-black stems support big mophead flowers on this exquisite reblooming hydrangea. A superb border shrub for color throughout summer; blue in acidic soils and pink in more alkaline soils. Flowers age to a vintage cream-splashed green color. Prized for cut or dried flower arrangements. Deciduous. Rounded growth; quickly reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=9275 Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMHMEPSILON' Plant Patent Applied For Seaside Serenade Outer Banks Hydrangea Item #40985 Delicate lacecap blooms smother this compact hydrangea. An excellent repeat bloomer that is ideal for a shady space. Blooms will be blue in acidic soils and more pink in neutral to alkaline soil. A perfect landscape accent or patio container specimen. Wonderful cut or dried flowers. A Monrovia exclusive 2017 introduction. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40985
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' Plant Patent #12,874; Can. Plant Breeders Rights #2319 Limelight Hardy Hydrangea Item #2437 Zone: 3-9 An exciting hardy hydrangea from Holland, Limelight has unique chartreuse blooms in mid-summer that change to pink in fall. Good massed, as a hedge, in containers or as a cut flower. Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2437 Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPCW' Plant Patent Applied For Strawberry Shake Hydrangea Item #41832 A gorgeous new panicle hydrangea, on a much more compact form. Sturdy stems support big, full flower heads that start out white and mature to a delectable pink. The long-lasting blooms are superb in fresh or dried arrangements. A summer show-stopper for containers, or use as a foundation shrub in smaller gardens. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=41832 Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea Item #9317 An exceptional U.S. National Arboretum introduction. Enjoy a profusion of robust flower clusters that open white and age to pink, remaining upright even after heavy rain. Dark green, deeply lobed oak-like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall. Compact and well-suited for smaller landscape, in groups or as a hedge. Deciduous. Grows quickly to 3 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide in 10 years. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=9317 Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea Item #4816 A profusion of exceptionally large, white blooms in summer that quickly age to deep pink. Robust blooms remain upright even after heavy rains. Dark green, deeply lobed oak-like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall. The compact form works in smaller landscapes and is useful for mass planting, hedges or borders. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 3 1/2 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4816
Hydrangea serrata 'SMMAKF2MT' Plant Patent Applied For Seaside Serenade Cape May Hydrangea Item #40987 Very large lacecap blooms stand tall, supported by strong, extra thick stems. Flowers will be blue in acidic soils, and more pink in neutral to alkaline soils. Compact mounded form is ideal for borders. Serrated leaves show touches of red and burgundy in the sun, as they age. An exclusive Monrovia 2017 introduction. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40987 Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' Sunburst St. John's Wort Item #4213 Dense, blue-tinged, green foliage on a compact, upright shrub that is excellent as a foundation plant, in mass plantings, and informal hedges. Vivid yellow flowers with a distinctive puffball of stamens add sunny color to the summer landscape. Seldom grazed by rabbits or deer. Deciduous in colder regions; an evergreen in warmer climates. Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4213 Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' Shamrock Holly Item #4507 Selected for its compact habit and glistening, bright green new foliage, this dwarf shrub makes an excellent hedge or border plant. The dense twiggy habit displays an abundance of black berries through winter, accenting the evergreen foliage. Moderate growing; reaches 5 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4507 Ilex verticillata 'Spriber' Berry Nice Winterberry Holly Item #7493 Zone: 3-9 A handsome Holly that produces copious amounts of dark red berries when a male is planted nearby. Offering superior fruit set and retention, this native shrub performs in wet areas, with good mildew resistance. Berries add color to the fall and winter landscape and in floral arrangements. Deciduous. Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and 3 to 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7493
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl' & 'Blue Boy' Berri-Magic Kids' Holly Combination Item #4509 A profusion of bright red berries fall through winter is assured because a male pollenizer is planted in the same container as the fruiting female. The x meserveae species are the hardiest of the hollies with glossy, blue-green leaves and purple stems. Ideal as a landscape accent, or planted in groups as a dense hedge or screen. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4509 Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee' Plant Patent #14,310 Castle Spire Blue Holly Item #7495 Zone: 5-7 Excellent selection with bright red berries, dark glossy foliage, vigorous growth and branching habit on a compact, narrow, pyramidal form. Thrives in damp soil; native to swampy and boggy areas. Great for borders, screens, hedges, foundation plantings. Plant with Ilex Castle Wall for good berry production. Reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7495 Ilex x meserveae 'Heckenstar' Plant Patent #14,308 Castle Wall Blue Holly Item #7494 Zone: 5-7 This new compact male Blue Holly has lustrous foliage and superior branching to older varieties. An ideal pollenizer for Castle Spire Holly; one plant will enable berry production for several female plants. Attractive winter foliage. Pyramidal form is ideal for hedge or foundation plantings. Reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7494 Ilex x meserveae 'Honey Maid' Plant Patent #12,060 Honey Maid Holly Item #3115 Zone: 6-9 Uniquely patterned blue-green leaves have a creamy-white leaf margin and are complemented by red berries in winter. Great for the mixed shrub border, as a hedge or easily maintained as a foundation plant. Plant with a male holly such as Blue Prince or Castle Wall nearby to ensure berry set. Evergreen. Grows into a pyramidal shrub 8 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3115
Ilex x meserveae 'Monnieves' Plant Patent #21,941 Scallywag Holly Item #2109 This robust sport of Little Rascal Holly shares the same dense, rounded form, but has a more upright habit. The shiny dark green foliage takes on attractive purple-burgundy hue in the fall and winter. A wonderful foundation shrub with improved disease resistance. This male holly pollinizer will not produce berries. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2109 Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point' Blue Point Juniper Item #4687 A favorite for stately lawn specimens and tall screens. Glowing blue-green foliage on a densely branched, broad pyramid form that maintains its natural form well with practically no pruning. Clipped topiary forms make a wonderful formal accent in entrances or on patios. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4687 Juniperus chinensis 'Monlep' Mint Julep Juniper Item #4800 Zone: 3-9 A standout because of its brilliant mint green foliage displayed on a beautiful arching form. A constant performer in all climates in shrub borders, mass plantings or on the fringe of natural areas. An excellent choice as a topiary specimen at entryways or in formal gardens. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4800 Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' Blue Chip Juniper Item #4925 Zone: 3-9 A superior low evergreen shrub that displays beautiful silver-blue foliage on a widely spreading habit. The deer resistant foliage retains its rich color all year long. A durable, tough groundcover for edging driveways. Plant on slopes or along retaining walls for erosion control. Moderate growing; reaches 1 ft. tall, spreading 6 to 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4925
Juniperus horizontalis 'Monber' Icee Blue Juniper Item #4990 Zone: 3-9 An exceptional introduction that exhibits the best silver-blue winter color of the groundcover junipers. Maintains a full, dense crown of finely textured foliage creating a solid cover in a short time. Winter foliage becomes plum-purple in coldest climates. Easy and highly adaptable to heat, poor soils, and urban settings. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches only 4 in. tall, spreading up to 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4990 Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper Item #5090 A dense mound of ground-hugging branches that radiate from the center. Bright green new growth turns a handsome blue-green as it matures. Winter color has a purple tinge. A wonderful evergreen for a group planting on a rocky slope, or trained into an upright staked specimen. Foliage and form is superb when left unpruned. Moderate growing; reaches 1 ft. tall, spreading 6 ft. wide, in natural form. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5090 Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' Wichita Blue Juniper Item #5330 Zone: 3-7 The handsome, broadly pyramidal form makes this an excellent choice for an evergreen screen, hedge, background plant, or lawn specimen. This is a male form that does not produce berries. The bright silver-blue foliage retains its brilliant color year-round. Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5330 Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' Blue Star Juniper Item #5339 Attractive sparkling blue foliage on dense, spreading branches. Creates a colorful contrast to purple and green foliage plants. Use in a rock garden or as a low border plant. Ideal for mass plantings in minimal-care landscapes. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5339
Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' Grey Owl Juniper Item #5414 A finely textured evergreen shrub with arching branches clothed in soft, silver-gray foliage. Very effective planted en masse, as a tall groundcover or low growing hedge. Benefits from some shelter from harsh afternoon sun in desert climates. Requires little maintenance. Drought tolerant when established. Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5414 Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Monsan' Plant Patent #17,622 Sea Of Gold Juniper Item #4813 Zone: 3-9 Outstanding, lacy, golden yellow foliage on this compact evergreen makes a bold statement in the landscape. Superb color retention with a gold hue that deepens in winter better than other gold-tipped varieties. An excellent choice for mass plantings, along foundations, fence lines, driveways and island plantings. Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide, in natural form. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4813 Lantana camara 'Mozelle' Mozelle Lantana Item #0913 Zone: 10-11 A vigorous, sprawling flowering shrub or groundcover that produces masses of multi-colored pink and yellow blooms from summer to fall. Provides bright color for sunny beds and borders, and works well in containers. Evergreen in warm, frost-free climates; treat as a summer annual in northern regions. Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0913 Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' Rainbow Drooping Fetterbush Item #5775 Gracefully arching, striking red stems with colorful, creamy white and green mottled foliage with scarlet accents. Showy, drooping clusters of white flowers add a nice touch to cut arrangements. Effective as hedge, or clip to create an attractive groundcover. A beautiful, natural woodland companion to rhododendrons and ferns. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide; can be clipped to 1 1/2 ft. tall. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5775
Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86' Plant Patent #21,839 Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Item #8439 This exciting, new, compact honeysuckle blooms from spring through summer with vibrant flowers that exude a wonderful fragrance. Resists mildew and tolerates heat, drought, and humidity better than other varieties. Climbs a fence, lamp post, arbor, or trellis with minimal support. Evergreen in mild winter climates. Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=8439 Lonicera x heckrottii 'Goldflame' Goldflame Honeysuckle Item #5899 An excellent vine to use as a cover for trellis, arbor and fencing. Also works well when pruned to form a dense shrub-like shape. Purple to deep pink buds open to sweetly fragrant, golden yellow, tubular flowers throughout summer. Semi-evergreen in milder climates; deciduous in colder areas. Twining stems quickly reach 15 ft. long. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5899 Magnolia acuminata 'Yellow Bird' Yellow Bird Magnolia Item #6019 Bright canary yellow 3 1/2 inch flowers appear more dependably since they emerge with the foliage late in the spring after the danger of frosts. Plant as an accent or specimen. A Brooklyn Botanic Garden introduction. Deciduous. Vigorous, pyramidal growth; reaches 40 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6019 Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' Royal Star Magnolia Item #6040 Early bloomer with large, fragrant, white double flowers appearing before the foliage emerges in spring. Useful in areas where late freezes can occur. Open-branched, multi-trunked large shrub or small tree. A spring time thriller will that add a nice touch to the landscape as the seasons progress. Deciduous. Moderate grower to 10 to 15 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6040
Magnolia x soulangiana 'Jurmag1' Plant Patent Applied For Black Tulip Magnolia Item #5958 This is the darkest, most dramatic tulip magnolia of any on the market, with rich, deep burgundy-red six-inch-wide blooms that appear before the foliage emerges in early spring. The small, slender, multi-branched form is outstanding for use as an elegant specimen tree, en masse to form a hedge, or as a container plant. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 6 to 10 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5958 Malus x 'JFS-KW5' Plant Patent #14,375 Royal Raindrops Flowering Crabapple Item #40475 One of the best of the newer crabapples, with vibrant pink to red spring flowers followed by showy red-purple fruit. Unique, cut-leaf foliage emerges wine red in color, maturing with burgundy overtones in summer before turning bright orange-red in the fall. A stunning small landscape tree with a broad, rounded form. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall to 15 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40475 Malus x 'Snowdrift' Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple Item #6117 A beautiful small spring-flowering lawn or parkway tree! Pink buds open to pure white flowers with yellow anthers. Displays an abundance of ornamental, orange-red fruit. Glossy green foliage turns yellow in fall. Excellent disease resistance. Effective as a specimen or planted in groups. Fast growing, upright tree 20 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6117 Mandevilla x 'Sunmandecos' Plant Patent #15,202 Sun Parasol Giant Pink Mandevilla Item #5708 Zone: 10-11 Large, pale pink blooms appear on this twining vine from early summer through first frost. Glossy, large, deep green foliage is resistant to humidity, pests and disease. Extended bloom makes this a great choice for arbors and trellises around your deck and patio. A frost-tender evergreen; treat as an annual in cooler regions. Moderate growing; twining stems reach 10 to 15 ft. long. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5708
Mandevilla x amabilis 'Sunparacore' Plant Patent #23,959 Sun Parasol Garden Crimson Mandevilla Item #9238 Zone: 10-11 The first dwarf bedding mandevilla! This new, naturally compact selection is stunning in an entry, patio or balcony, spilling out of hanging baskets and window boxes, or even in landscape borders. Hummingbirds adore the prolific and large crimson flowers, which contrasts the beautiful, glossy foliage. A frost-tender evergreen. Reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=9238 Microbiota decussata Siberian Carpet Cypress Item #6162 Zone: 3-7 A vigorous evergreen with bright green, scale-like foliage that becomes coppery brown in winter. An adaptable plant that contrasts well with broad-leaved shrubs or perennials. Well-suited for use in rock gardens, as a specimen plant, or massed as an easy-care ground cover. Slow growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, eventually spreading to 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6162 Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' Maiden Grass Item #6156 An attractive clumping ornamental grass with fine-textured, silver-green blades that turn golden-bronze after first frost. A great specimen for adding texture to shrub borders and perennial beds, or for massing as a screen. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6156 Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' Variegated Japanese Silver Grass Item #6157 A gracefully arching ornamental grass, with gorgeous dark green blades highlighted by creamy white stripes. Shimmery, silver-white plumes dance atop the foliage mound in the fall. A great choice for textural contrast in perennial or shrub beds. Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6157
Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans' Red-Leafed Mukdenia Item #4725 Fanned, maple-like leaves emerge bright green in spring, age to bronze-green, and by summer mature to green with bright red streaks. In early spring, white bell-shaped flowers dance above the foliage. Excellent for use as a groundcover for woodland gardens, an accent for borders, or to tuck into containers. An herbaceous perennial. Slowly forms a clump to 1 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4725 Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' Wildfire Blackgum Item #3387 This fantastic native selection heralds Spring with bright red new foliage, turning rich dark green before a Fall finale of brilliant scarlet. Leafspot resistant. Red-tinged branches add winter interest. Small black fruit is loved by birds. Deciduous. Moderate grower to 30 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3387 Paeonia lactiflora 'Felix Crousse' Felix Crousse Peony Item #6366 Zone: 3-8 A true garden classic, loved by American gardeners for well over a century, with its large, crimson double blooms that provide stunning seasonal color. In spring, lush green foliage emerges and remains attractive throughout summer and fall. This prolific, mid- to late season bloomer is lovely massed in borders. An herbaceous perennial. Quickly reaches 36 in. tall, 24 in. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6366 Paeonia x 'Raspberry Sundae' Raspberry Sundae Peony Item #4607 Large, luscious, fragrant, soft pink, double flowers with sweet cream tones for classic charm and endearing springtime color. Robust, rounded plants of lush, green foliage work well as background for spring bulbs, or for use in perennial and shrub borders. An excellent cut flower. Deciduous. Fast growing; reaches 2 1/2 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4607
Paeonia x 'Shirley Temple' Shirley Temple Double Peony Item #6376 Huge, white double blooms with a hint of rose coloring are displayed on the bold, erect stems of this clumping perennial. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or use in perennial or shrub borders. Choice cut flowers. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6376 Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' Northwind Switch Grass Item #2296 A compact, clumping grass with excellent vertical form. Olive to blue-green foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. Airy flower panicles produce showy seed heads and lend winter interest. Sturdy stems stay upright, even under snow load, giving protection to wintering songbirds. Good for erosion control. Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2296 Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow' Plant Patent #16,894 Center Glow Ninebark Item #3465 Zone: 2-8 Striking newly emerging foliage is bright rosy red with a golden yellow center. Foliage matures to deep burgundy followed by clusters of contrasting white flowers and finally bright red fruit. A great choice for a background shrub or an informal hedge. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3465 Picea abies 'Little Gem' Little Gem Norway Spruce Item #6455 Zone: 2-8 Rich green needles form a dense, naturally flat-topped globe. This small, slow-growing evergreen requires practically no maintenance. A stunning accent for landscape and rock gardens, or planted as low filler between larger conifers in borders. Very slow growing and compact; reaches 18 in. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6455
Picea abies 'Nidiformis' Nest Spruce Item #6456 Zone: 2-8 This versatile, dwarf conifer is an excellent choice for an evergreen border, accent or container plant. The outward-curving branches with dense, dark green needles create an interesting bird's nest effect. Its tight, compact shape requires little maintenance. Very hardy and wind resistant. Slow growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6456 Picea abies 'Pendula' Weeping Norway Spruce Item #6457 Zone: 2-8 Choice evergreen accent with weeping spreading branches. Needles have excellent rich green color. Grown on a stake to feature the pendulous nature of the branches. Cones are exceptionally showy. Terrific for weeping over walls. Slow growing to 3 ft. tall, taller if staked; trailing branches to 10 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6457 Picea glauca 'Conica' Dwarf Alberta Spruce Item #6462 Zone: 2-8 A perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense green needles which are soft to the touch. Excellent as a miniature Christmas tree in natural form, or as an artistically pruned topiary. Makes a formal statement in the garden. A superb container specimen. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide, in natural form. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6462 Picea pungens 'Globosa' Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Item #6469 Zone: 2-8 This charming, globe-shaped evergreen shrub is dwarf, flat-topped and densely branched. The bright blue needles hold their color all year long, but are a brighter hue in summer. Provides a unique accent for that special spot in the garden. Slowly reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6469
Pieris japonica 'Prelude' Prelude Lily Of The Valley Item #6522 Zone: 5-8 A useful dwarf selection that flowers later than other varieties. Lovely clusters of pure white flowers on short stalks shine against rich, dark green foliage on a densely branched globe shaped form. New leaves emerges with a pinkish tint. Evergreen. Slowly grows to 2 1/2 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6522 Pinus mugo 'Mops' Mops Mugo Pine Item #4907 Zone: 2-7 This dwarf pine is perfect for confined spaces, with its dense, symmetrical growth and compact, rounded form. Blue-green spring and summer foliage takes on a golden hue during colder months. It's slow growth habit makes this evergreen ideal as a specimen in smaller gardens, or massed to make a bold statement in larger landscapes. Very slow growing; may reach up to 5 ft. tall and wide in 30 years. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4907 Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' Sherwood Compact Mugo Pine Item #4963 Zone: 2-7 A truly dwarf mugo pine, with a wonderful dense habit and rounded upright shape. Small, densely-needled stems are accented in winter by golden tips and shiny whitish fascicles, giving the plant a radiant look. This slow growing evergreen requires no pruning to maintain its neat form. Perfect in containers or rock gardens. Slow-growing compact mound reaches only 2 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4963 Pinus parviflora 'Blue Angel' Plant Patent #14,169 Blue Angel White Pine Item #2568 A slow growing evergreen shrub or small tree that will maintain a uniform and densely branched upright form with no pruning. Its silvery blue-green needles are brighter than others, creating a handsome landscape specimen. Slowly reaches 7 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2568
Polemonium 'Brise d'anjou' Variegated Jacob's Ladder Item #6536 This intriguing plant forms a tidy mound of brightly variegated green and white foliage. Lovely blue flowers make a striking combination with the foliage. Excellent for use as contrast or an accent in beds and borders. An herbaceous perennial. From Rozanne and Friends. Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6536 Potentilla fruticosa 'Monsidh' Plant Patent #10,987 Frosty Potentilla Item #6678 Zone: 3-7 A versatile, hardy and durable small shrub that produces an abundance of frosty white, buttercup-like flowers throughout summer. Finely textured green foliage on a mounding form. Thrives in garden settings but is widely adaptable to poor, rocky or sandy soils, and clay. Works well as a colorful accent in front of shrub borders. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 1 ½ to 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6678 Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty' Pink Beauty Potentilla Item #8665 Zone: 3-7 A prolific bloomer with clear pink flowers that cover the bright green foliage; flower color will soften when nights are extremely hot. A versatile shrub for borders, along walks, low hedges and as a mass or foundation planting. Deciduous. Dense shrub form; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=8665 Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace' Red Ace Potentilla Item #6677 Zone: 3-7 A showy, easy-care shrub with rich vermilion-colored flowers that have pale yellow undersides. Flowers will change from red to yellow under intense heat. The densely branched form with deer and rabbit resistant, finely textured, green foliage works well for borders and low hedges, or as a colorful landscape accent. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6677
Potentilla fruticosa 'SMPFMY' Plant Patent Applied For CheeseHead Potentilla Item #40990 Zone: 3-8 Bright, enthusiastic blossoms that are a stand out from the crowd! Finely textured, dark green foliage with an abundance of big yellow flowers from spring until late summer on a neat, compact, low-maintenance, deer and rabbit resistant shrub with a dense habit. A wonderful choice for adding a shock of color to the summer landscape. Deciduous. Compact growth, reaching only 2 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40990 Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' Krauter Vesuvius Purple Leaf Plum Item #6683 This beautiful tree is perhaps the most colorful of all flowering plums! Dark purple-black foliage preceded by showy light pink flowers. Great ornamental accent for landscapes. Seldom fruits. Deciduous. Moderate grower 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6683 Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Item #6691 A lovely specimen tree that puts on an incredible early season show with clusters of large, double deep pink blooms backed by bronze-red new growth. An upright, vase-shaped branching habit perfect for lining a road or driveway. A stunning lawn specimen. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide or more. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6691 Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' Weeping Flowering Cherry (36 inch graft) Item #40554 Zone: 5-8 Gracefully weeping branches on a diminutive-sized deciduous tree. The crown is grafted to the trunk at 3 feet tall. Lovely, soft blush pink flowers cover the branches in spring. Foliage is dark green throughout summer, then turns yellow to bronze in the fall. Slowly reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40554
Prunus x 'Snowfozam' Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry Item #6693 Naturally weeping branches are covered with showy, snow white flowers on this magnificent, compact, hardy specimen for the landscape. Red ornamental fruit follows in summer. Very disease and insect resistant. A beautiful small yard tree. Exquisite in Japanese style or nature inspired gardens. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 15 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6693 Quercus palustris Pin Oak Item #6945 Large, pyramidal form, the foliage displays brilliant scarlet to russet fall color. Deciduous, but many leaves hang on through winter. Intriguing brownish-gray bark. This is an excellent lawn tree. Deciduous. Fast grower to 40 to 60 ft. tall, 35 to 40 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6945 Quercus rubra Northern Red Oak Item #6925 Outstanding large pyramidal tree displays brilliant orange, brown and red fall coloring. An excellent shade tree for large lawns or parks. Sends roots deep, easy to garden under. Deciduous. Moderate grower to 60 to 80 ft. tall, 35 to 40 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6925 Rhododendron x 'Cherry Cheesecake' Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron Item #8159 Zone: 5-7 Almost indescribable! The flowers have a white background with ruffled dark pink to red edges and a deep red smudge on the upper lobe. A large leafed variety with dark green leaves, a superb compact form and mounding growth habit. Superb foundation planting or border accent. Slow growing to 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=8159
Rhododendron x 'Cunningham's White' (H-2) Cunningham's White Rhododendron Item #0920 Zone: 5-8 This dense-growing evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. Large trusses of showy white flowers create a beautiful contrast to the dark green leaves. Thrives in cooler regions but benefits from protection from winter winds. A versatile landscape shrub for foundation plantings and mixed borders. Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0920 Rhododendron x 'Firestorm' (H-1) Raise the Roof Series Raise the Roof Firestorm Rhododendron Item #1976 Rich, bright red, wavy-edged blossoms are over three inches across, held in large, dome shaped clusters. New leaves are lime green, darkening as they age. Smaller stature makes it a versatile landscape shrub for foundation plantings and mixed borders. Vigorous, cold-hardy evergreen. Slow growing to 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1976 Rhododendron x 'Hoopla' (H-1) Raise the Roof Series Hoopla Rhododendron Item #1977 Trusses of pink flowers with a yellow throat provide a spectacular display. A vigorous, cold-hardy hybrid developed at the University of Connecticut and named to salute the Husky Basketball teams. A very effective accent or low, informal hedge. Evergreen. Moderate-growing to 5 to 7 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1977 Rhododendron x 'Landmark' Landmark Rhododendron Item #40575 Zone: 5-8 Enjoy cheerful spring color from this compact mid-season bloomer that produces showy trusses of wavy-edged, deep fuchsia-pink flowers with a faint scarlet spotting. More sun tolerant than most, the small, dark green leaves turn bronze in the winter. Highly effective as an accent or hedge. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40575
Rhododendron x 'P.J.M.' (H-1) P.J.M. Rhododendron Item #0980 A durable yet charming rhododendron with small trusses of bright lavender-purple blooms that contrast with the small, dark green leaves. The evergreen foliage takes on a mahogany-brown winter color. This variety is noted for its tolerance for heat as well as cold. An excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or containers. Slowly reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, spreading wider. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=0980 Rhododendron x 'Ramapo' (H-1) Ramapo Rhododendron Item #1005 This beautiful dwarf rhododendron has large trusses of lovely purple spring flowers that provide a beautiful contrast to the green foliage. A very compact evergreen shrub that is perfect for small gardens in cool, damp climates. A terrific choice when a small accent plant with great presence is needed. Equally well-suited for a low hedge. Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1005 Rhododendron x 'Roseum Elegans' (H-1) Roseum Elegans Rhododendron Item #1015 A vigorous-growing, medium-sized evergreen shrub, valued for its large trusses of rose-lilac-colored flowers. Thrives in cooler regions but benefits from protection from winter winds. An outstanding choice for foundation plantings or for use as an accent specimen. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1015 Rhododendron x 'Slam Dunk' (H-1) Raise the Roof Series Slam Dunk Rhododendron Item #1974 Trusses of frilly, rose-colored flowers with a burgundy blotch provide a spectacular display. A vigorous, cold-hardy hybrid developed at the University of Connecticut as part of their Raise the Roof series named to salute their championship basketball teams. A very effective accent or low, informal hedge. Evergreen. Moderate growing to 5 to 7 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1974
Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low' Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac Item #6989 A tough, fast-growing groundcover for slopes or banks, and areas with poor, dry soil. The glossy, green foliage displays an excellent red fall color and is fragrant when brushed against or leaves are crushed. Works well in border plantings, backed by taller shrubs and perennials. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, spreading 6 to 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6989 Rosa 'Gold Struck' Plant Patent #24,971 Gold Struck Grandiflora Rose Item #41503 Clusters of large, golden yellow blooms with a subtle orange gradient that stand out against dark green foliage. Sure to bring warmth to a garden setting and bouquets. A beautiful specimen for the landscape that provides excellent cut flowers. Upright growth to 5 to 6 ft. tall. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=41503 Rosa 'Radcancan' Cancan Climbing Rose Item #40616 Medium, semi-double flowers of magenta red to light pink color blended with creamy white towards the center and the outside of the petals continuously bloom on this climbing rose. Disease resistant. From the breeder of the Knock Out Rose. Reaches 10 ft. tall and 3-4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40616 Rosa 'Radtreasure' Plant Patent Applied For Tahitian Treasure Rose Item #40623 An abundance of unique, deep salmon blooms carry a slight fragrance and contrast beautifully against the dark green, semi-glossy foliage on an upright, bushy habit. This very disease resistant rose provides strong, continuous color for a truly wonderful landscape specimen, perfect for sunny borders. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 5 1/2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40623
Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' Kilmarnock Willow Item #7046 Small, umbrella-shaped tree adds graceful and attractive element to the small garden or lawn. Pussy willow buds start yellow then fade to gray, and precede foliage each spring. Can be cut for winter arrangements. Moderate grower to 8 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide, larger with age. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7046 Salix purpurea 'Canyon Blue' Canyon Blue Arctic Blue Leaf Willow Item #8670 Zone: 4-7 Dwarf, rounded shrub valued for the steely blue-gray foliage on supple, purple stems. Popular screen plant, useful for clipped hedges or as a specimen. Tolerates most soils including moist low spots, and along ponds or streams. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and just 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=8670 Sambucus nigra 'Eva' Plant Patent #15,575; Can. Plant Breeders Rights #2633 Black Lace Elderberry Item #3594 Zone: 4-7 Black Lace is a stunning development in Elderberry breeding. Intense purple black foliage is finely cut, giving it an effect similar to that of Japanese maple. Creamy pink flowers in spring contrast nicely with the dark leaves. They are followed by blackish red fall berries which can be harvested for making elderberry wine and jam, or left on the plant to attract birds and other wildlife. Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3594 Sedum pachyclados Gray Stonecrop Item #6524 Classic groundcover with almost round, succulent powder blue foliage. Clusters of dainty pink flowers attract butterflies. A perfect choice for the rock garden, between stepping stones or in the crevices of dry walls. Drought tolerant once established. Moderate grower; reaches 2 to 4 in. tall, 8 to 12 in. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6524
Sempervivum 'Red Rubin' Red Rubin Hens and Chicks Item #6563 Mounding evergreen perennial boasts large rosettes of burgundy-tinged leaves. Adds exotic texture and color wherever it is featured. Excellent container or rock garden plant for waterwise gardens. Slow spreader to 4 to 6 in. tall, 12 in. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=6563 Spiraea japonica 'Galen' Plant Patent #21,712; Can. Plant Breeders Rights #4072 Double Play Artisan Spirea Item #7501 Double Play Spireas have both colorful flowers and colorful foliage. Rich purple red new growth in spring complements deep pink summer flowers. You'll get months of vibrant color from this adaptable, easy to grow plant. Maintains its compact, mounded shape with very little pruning, and has more vivid color than other Spirea varieties. Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7501 Spiraea x bumalda 'Monhub' Limemound Spirea Item #7123 Zone: 3-9 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. Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7123 Spiraea x bumalda 'Monhud' Golden Sunrise Spirea Item #2011 A sport of Goldflame Spirea with yellow new foliage that matures to yellow-green in summer and turns a coppery orange in fall. Sweet pink flowers contrast nicely against the bright foliage. A compact, shrubby spirea that works wonderfully when mixed in with green-leaved plants at the forefront of shrub borders. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, slightly wider. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2011
Syringa vulgaris 'Angel White' (Descanso Hybrid) Angel White Lilac Item #7180 Zone: 3-8 One of the best lilacs for warm winter areas. Spectacular clusters of fragrant pure white flowers produced without winter chilling! This midseason bloomer typically flowers in mid-may. The open-branched, upright form makes a great hedge, screen or accent. Deciduous. Quickly reaches 12 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7180 Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' Charles Joly Lilac Item #7210 Zone: 3-8 This medium-size shrub has an upright, open-branched habit and bright green foliage. Gorgeous, deep wine red, double flower clusters are highly fragrant. Blooms mid-season, typically in mid-may. Thrives in cool summer climates. A lovely spring accent, screen or border specimen. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7210 Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' Sensation Lilac Item #7216 Zone: 3-7 An outstanding lilac noted for its large trusses of purple-red florets edged in white. A mid-season bloomer that typically flowers in mid-may. Branches are erect and open with rich green foliage. Use to create a beautiful spring flowering hedge, screen, or accent. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7216 Syringa x 'Old Glory' Old Glory Lilac Item #4219 Zone: 5-8 An exciting, new release from the United States National Arboretum, this exceptional lilac grows well even in the heat and humidity of the Mid-Atlantic and southern areas. Abundant, fragrant, bluish purple flowers are displayed on a rounded form, with tough, disease tolerant foliage specifically designed to resist mildew. Deciduous. Reaches 8 to 11 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=4219
Syringa x 'SMSJBP7' Plant Patent #26,549; Can. Plant Breeders Rights #5076 Bloomerang Dark Purple Lilac Item #8643 Zone: 3-7 Enjoy classic Lilac fragrance for months instead of weeks! This beauty blooms in spring, then reblooms from mid-summer through fall. New Dark Purple is bigger than the original Bloomerang and has larger, more rounded inflorescenses. This vigorous grower will add beauty and fragrance to gardens from spring to fall. Reaches 4-6 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=8643 Taxus x media 'Densiformis' Dense Spreading Yew Item #7232 Zone: 4-7 This dense, low, spreading shrub is an excellent basic foundation planting for a hedge, screen or border. The dark green foliage backs scarlet-colored, berry-like cones. A versatile and durable evergreen that provides year-round interest in the landscape and tolerates shearing well. Slowly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7232 Taxus x media 'Hicksii' Hicks Yew Item #7233 Zone: 4-7 An excellent evergreen shrub for tall hedges and privacy screens. The long, upright-growing branches with dense, glossy, dark green foliage naturally form a narrow, columnar habit that works well as a foundation plant, or placed in pairs at entries or doorways. Slowly reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7233 Taxus x media 'Huber's Tawny Gold' Huber's Tawny Gold Spreading Yew Item #2885 Zone: 4-7 Dense, spreading evergreen with attractive tawny-gold needles. Provides excellent contrast when massed under the canopy of trees. This versatile and durable shrub has a naturally attractive vase shape and tolerates shearing well, making it ideal for use as an specimen plant, in foundation plantings, or low hedges and borders. Slow growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2885
Thuja (standish x plicata) 'Green Giant' Green Giant Western Arborvitae Item #1259 One of the finest evergreens for use as screening or a windbreak, this upright conifer is versatile, strong-rooted and virtually disease-free. Its uniform shape seldom needs pruning, but responds well to shearing. Thrives in southern heat and humidity. A durable, handsome accent tree. Quickly reaches 25 to 30 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1259 Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam' Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Item #2217 Zone: 3-8 A naturally rounded, dwarf shrub with dense, evergreen foliage. The lacy, rich green foliage has excellent year-round color retention. Useful as a low hedge and in foundation plantings. Especially useful in areas where space is limited. Slow growing; eventually reaches 24 to 30 in. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=2217 Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' Danica Arborvitae Item #7294 A versatile, dwarf, globe-shaped evergreen displaying bright emerald green foliage that turns blue-green in winter. Smaller even than the popular Hetz Midget Arborvitae, Danica is an excellent choice for borders, foundation plantings, specimen, or low hedges. Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7294 Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe' Golden Globe Arborvitae Item #7286 Handsome, bright, golden yellow foliage covers this dense, globe-shaped shrub, and tolerates full sun exposure without sunburn. Thrives in regions with high humidity. Works well as a low hedge and in foundation plantings. Use in combination with dark green shrubs for a pleasing contrast. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7286
Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' Hetz Midget Arborvitae Item #7292 Zone: 3-7 A small evergreen shrub with a dense, naturally globe-shaped growth habit. Rich green needles are arranged in flat layered sprays. The compact form makes this a popular accent plant for mixed borders or containers. A very adaptable, tough, durable plant. Slow growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7292 Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' Emerald Green Arborvitae Item #7301 A narrow, pyramidal evergreen with dense, emerald green foliage that holds its color throughout winter. Thrives in the heat and humidity of the south, and tolerates dry spells when established. One of the most popular and effective shrubs for screening or tall hedge use. An ideal specimen for topiary. Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7301 Thuja plicata 'Grune Kugel' Grune Kugel Western Red Cedar Item #1944 Bright, shiny mint green foliage forms a dense, neat mound. Compact form is great for lining walkways or featuring at the front of shrub borders. Plant in mass to fill small areas. Tips of foliage become an attractive bronze in winter. Evergreen. Slow growing; forms a neat mound 12 to 18 in. tall, 18 to 30 in. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=1944 Thuja standishii x T. plicata 'MonPin' Plant Patent #25,363 Ember Waves Western Arborvitae Item #5514 Zone: 5-8 An exciting, new, colorful evergreen! Sunny yellow new growth emerges in striking contrast to maturing chartreuse to bright green foliage. The real drama arrives when the weather cools, and it transitions to deep gold, with glowing orange to russet red tips. Vigorous and virtually disease free. Superb accent or screen. Moderate growing; reaches 25 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=5514
Tsuga canadensis 'Jeddeloh' Jeddeloh Canadian Hemlock Item #3819 Zone: 4-7 Attractive dwarf evergreen with a spreading, mounded form, often likened to a bird's nest. Finely textured, bright green foliage on pendulous branch tips. Small brown cones may appear on established plants. Performs well in cool, lightly moist conditions. Highly shade tolerant. Slow growing to 2 to 3 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=3819 Vaccinium corymbosum 'ZF06-179' Plant Patent #24,662 Jelly Bean Blueberry Item #8170 Jelly Bean has large, flavorful blueberries that taste like sweet homemade blueberry jelly. The foliage has unique, elongated green leaves with highlights of red in cooler climates. Try a mini-hedge along a pathway, in the landscape or in decorative patio containers. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches only 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=8170 Viburnum opulus 'Sterile' Eastern Snowball Item #7510 Zone: 3-8 Masses of large, pure white, snowball-like flower clusters make a showy display and are exquisite in floral arrangements. Glossy, bright green leaves have a purplish red fall coloring. A spectacular landscape specimen. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide, or larger with age. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7510 Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum 'Popcorn' Popcorn Viburnum Item #40720 Profuse clusters of small, popcorn ball-shaped blooms line each branch in spring. Handsome, deeply veined, green foliage turns red to purple in fall. A lovely compact hedge or foundation plant. This selection is earlier flowering than others of its type, and more heat and drought tolerant when established. Semi-evergreen. Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=40720
Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake' Summer Snowflake Viburnum Item #7397 Zone: 5-8 A beautiful medium-size shrub with a broadly rounded form. The tiered horizontal branches magnificently display the showy white flower clusters. Highly ornamental red fruit develops in the fall. An excellent specimen or hedge plant. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7397 Viburnum x burkwoodii Burkwood Viburnum Item #7360 Zone: 5-8 Prized for its stunning clusters of pinkish white spring flowers with a wonderful spicy-sweet fragrance and beautiful, lustrous, dark green foliage. The upright, fully branched form is well-suited for use as a hedge, screen or accent plant. Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Moderate growing, upright habit reaches 6 to 12 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7360 Vinca minor 'Bowles' Bowles' Common Periwinkle Item #7613 Zone: 4-10 One of the best groundcovers for shade, displaying large, violet-blue, pinwheel-shaped flowers against glossy dark green leaves. Sun tolerant in cool northern zones. In hot summer areas, plant in dappled to deep shade. Good for use in firescaping. Evergreen in most climates. Fast, vine-like growth; reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading indefinitely. www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/details.php/?item_number=7613