Plants

Hamamelis × intermedia 'Sunburst'

[Sunburst Witchhazel]

The Sunburst Witchhazel is a large, vase-shaped deciduous shrub that produces a profusion of interesting, strap-like lemon-yellow and red flowers in mid to late winter.

Hamamelis vernalis

[Vernal Witchhazel]

Earliest blooming shrub for the Midwest. Good as a neutral filler for the border with quiet seasonal interest. More pH tolerant than Hamamelis virginiana. Should not be pruned (tip pinching would be acceptable to direct growth). Not as showy in bloom as Hamamelis mollis, the Chinese Witchhazel, or its hybrids.

Hamamelis virginiana

[Common Witchhazel]

Flowers are in evidence because of their spicy fragrance before they are visually obvious, but are fairly showy after leaf drop. Should not be pruned (tip pinching would be acceptable to direct growth).

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' [sold as Limelight®]

[Limelight Panicle Hydrangea]

'Limelight' has large, dense, upright flower panicles that emerge white, change to lime-green, then rosey pink, ultimately becoming beige at the very end. Very hardy and adaptable plant, difficult to kill.

Hydrangea quercifolia

[Oakleaf Hydrangea]

A unique plant with attractive flower panicles and large, coarse, handsome foliage. Tops (including flower buds formed in fall) can die back when winter temperatures go much below – 20 degrees F (often in Zone 6b and colder). Flowers form on previous season's growth. Thus, no flowers will appear in the years when the tops are killed. May be best used for foliage effect in cold areas. Not very drought tolerant. Spreads by stolons forming…

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'

[Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea]

Alice is an upright, stoloniferous shrub with a broad, rounded habit which grows 5-8' tall and similar in witdth. In optimum growing conditions, Alice can reach heights of 12' tall. The flowers of this shrub are the highlight of any landscape with creamy-white, feathery panicles that change to a rosy-pink color with age. Large, coarse green leaves change to a burgundy-red in the fall. Exfoliating stems add texture and color during the winter months. Tops…

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alison'

[Alison Oakleaf Hydrangea]

Alison Oakleaf Hydrangea has big panicle white flowers and offers season round interest with exfoliating bark. In fall the large green leaves turn a rich burgundy-red.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'

[Amethyst Oakleaf Hydrangea]

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Flemygea' [sold as Snow Queen™]

[Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea]

A unique plant with attractive flower panicles and large, coarse handsome foliage. 'Flemygea' is known for its larger and more numerous showy, sterile flowers in each panicle. This cultivar also has stronger flower stems that can withstand a heavy rain better than many Hydrangea quercifolia variants. Tops (including flower buds formed in fall) can die back when winter temperatures go much below – 20 degrees F (often in Zone 6b and colder). Flowers form on…

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Moon'

[Gatsby Moon Oakleaf Hydrangea]

Gatsby Moon Oakleaf Hydrangea is has double flowers that as the shrub matures fade from a creamy white to a light green color.