Horsford Gardens & Nursery - Flowering Shrubs

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Smooth Hydrangea

ZONE 3, HT 5', SP 5', SUN/SHADE
Large, domed white flowers on a perfect shrub for a shady foundation. Often needs supplemental watering in summer. Cut back to 6" each fall to promote summer blooms.

18” Ht 29.98
24” Ht 34.98

Hydrangea arborescens 'White Dome'
Smooth Hydrangea

ZONE 3, HT 4-6', SP 4-6', SUN/PART SUN
Big, dome-shaped lacy white blooms are held upright on sturdy stems. A beautiful plant for any landscape.

18” Ht 29.98
24” Ht 34.98

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer'
Endless Summer Hydrangea

ZONE 4, HT 4-6', SP 4-6', SUN
A hardy blue hydrangea in Vermont? It's true. This is the plant we've all been waiting for!! This hydrangea blooms reliably on new wood so no matter how cold the winter is this beauty will still show off. Large blue pom-pom flowers in July if your soil is acidic, pink if it's not.

24” Ht 44.98

Hydrangea paniculata 'Compacta'
Compact PeeGee Hydrangea

ZONE 4, HT 6', SP 6', SUN/PART SUN
A compact culitvar of the more common Hydrangea 'Grandiflora'. White flowers tinged with pink bloom in midsummer.

24” Ht 24.98
30" Ht 29.98

Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora'
Pee Gee Hydrangea

ZONE 4, HT 8', SP 10', SUN/SHADE
A Vermont classic! Resembles a multi-stemmed tree with huge pinkish-white flowers in midsummer. A must for those who dry flowers. Use for a focal point in your cottage or enclosed perennial garden.

24” Ht 24.98
30" Ht 29.98

Hydrangea paniculata 'Kyushu'
Panicle Hydrangea

ZONE 3, HT 6-8', SP 6-8', SUN/PART SUN
Lacy white flowers on this vase-shaped plant from July to September. Flowers start earlier than other hydrangeas and last through the fall.

36” Ht 34.98

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Limelight Panicle Hydrangea

ZONE 3, HT 6-8', SP 6-8', SUN
This hydrangea is covered with unique lime-green flowers starting in mid-August. In autumn the proliferation of blooms turn green, pink and burgundy. A great new flower color for the garden as well as the vase.

24” Ht                          24.98
30" Ht                          29.98
36" Ht                         34.98

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'
Pink Diamond Hydrangea

ZONE 4, HT 10', SP 10', SUN/PART SUN
A large flowered knock-out with pink buds that open white then transform to a rich pink. Broad conical blooms are 12 by 8" in size and August flowering.

24” Ht 24.98
36” Ht 34.98

Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire'
Quick Fire Panicle Hydrangea

ZONE 4, HT 6-8', SP 4-6', SUN/PART SUN
An exciting new variety with long cones of buds that open white and then quickly turn bright pink. Blooms appear up to a month earlier than those of 'Pink Diamond' and last into late summer and fall.

30” Ht 29.98

Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva'
Late Panicle Hydrangea

ZONE 4, HT 8', SP 8', SUN/SHADE
This late-summer bloomer has masses of show-stopping creamy flowers aging to a soft rose. A more open flower head than Pee Gee, but very showy. A fast grower, it provides great flowers for drying.

18” Ht 22.98

Hydrangea quercifolia
Oak Leaf Hydrangea

ZONE 5, HT 5-6', SP 6-7', SUN/ PARTIAL SHADE
The Oak Leaf Hydrangea is native to the U.S. Tolerant of partial shade this Hydrangea boasts large white flowers that stand out against the backdrop of deep green foliage. Outstanding Scarlet-Red in the Fall.

15” Ht 49.98

Hypericum erectum 'Gemo'
Gemo St. Johnswort

ZONE 5, HT 2-3', SP 2-3', SUN
The combination of the unique green foliage arranged on the dense branching provides the backdrop for the rich-yellow flowers which will stick around from July to September.

12” Ht 29.98

Hypericum kalmianum
St. John’s Wort

ZONE 4, HT 2-3’, SP 3-4’, SUN
A compact, easy to grow St. John's Wort. Showy bright yellow flowers stand out in early July against the glossy blue-green foliage.

15” Ht 34.98

Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow'
Winterberry

ZONE 4, HT 5-8', SP 5-8', SUN/PART SUN
'Afterglow' has glossy green leaves in summer and orange-red fruit in fall. Perfect for the shrub border or foundation planting. Likes moist locations. Plant with an early male Ilex variety for pollination.

24” Ht                        29.98
36” Ht B&B                 69.98
48” Ht B&B                 89.98

Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy'
Winterberry

ZONE 3, HT 6-8’, SUN/PART SUN
The heavy set of large, bright red berries make a spectacular sight against the winter snow. Often considered the best for mass of fruit. Use ‘Jim Dandy’ as the male pollinator.

24” Ht 29.98

Ilex verticillata 'Berry Nice'
Winterberry

ZONE 3, HT 6-8’, SUN/PART SUN
The dark red berry display will make you stop and take notice from a distance. Use 'Jim Dandy' as the male pollinator.

24” Ht 29.98

Ilex verticillata 'Cacapon'
Glossy Winterberry

ZONE 4, HT 3-6', SP 3-6', SUN/SHADE
An upright plant with outstanding waxy dark green foliage. Dark red fruit persists into winter. Likes moist soils. Use an early male as pollinator.

30” Ht 34.98

Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'
Male Winterberry

ZONE 3, HT 5-7', SP 5-7', SUN/PART SUN
An early flowering male winterberry with a prolonged bloom time to insure pollination of many females. Tolerates wet heavy soils.

24” Ht 39.98

Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentlemen'
Male Winterberry

ZONE 3, HT 6', SP 6', SUN/PART SUN
Fast growing male pollinator for ‘Winter Red’, ‘Winter Gold’ and ‘Cacapon.’ Tolerates wet, heavy soils.

18” Ht 29.98

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'
Winterberry

ZONE 3, HT 6-8’, SUN/PART SUN
A gold-berried winterberry to add winter interest to your landscape. Use ‘Southern Gentleman’ as the male pollinator.

18” Ht 34.98

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Winterberry

ZONE 4, HT 6', SP 8', SUN/PART SUN
Nearly everyone who visited our Christmas shop commented on this shrub planted in our shrub display. While somewhat nondescript in summer, this deciduous holly is loaded with bright scarlet, winter persistent fruit. Beautiful in winter bouquets. Likes moist soils. Needs late male for pollination.

24” Ht                          29.98
30” Ht                          34.98
24” Ht B&B                44.98
48” Ht B&B                  89.98

Ilex x verticillata 'Apollo'
Late Flowering Male

ZONE 3, HT 10'-12, SP 6'-8'
A late flowering male deciduous holly, the pollinator you want for late female cultivars, such as 'Winter Red' and ' Winter Gold'.

18” Ht 24.98

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Sweetspire

ZONE 4/5, HT 3-4', SP 3-5', SUN/SHADE
Fragrant, 4" tall white flower spikes in early summer cover this plant. Foliage turns bright red in fall.

15" Ht 24.98
24” Ht 34.98

Itea virginica 'Scarlet Beauty'
Sweetspire

ZONE 4/5, HT 4-5', SP 4-5', SUN/SHADE
An upright selection with scarlet fall color and fragrant flowers that attract butterflies.

15" Ht 24.98
24" Ht 34.98