Horsford Gardens & Nursery - Flowering Shrubs

Salix discolor
Pussy Willow

ZONE 2, HT 15', SP 20', SUN
The Pussy Willow is everyone's
childhood favorite! This hardiest of the Pussy Willows' silvery catkins
(pussyfeet) appear before the leaves. The female catkins can be forced
easily by bringing them into a warm room in mid-winter. Does best in moist
areas.

48" Ht 49.98

Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'
Black pussy willow

ZONE 4, HT 6-10', SP 5-6', SUN
The catkins on this pussy willow are
deep black. They are beautiful as a cut flower so you can enjoy them in
all seasons.

24" Ht 24.98

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'
Dappled Willow

ZONE 4, HT 6-8’, SP 6-8’, SUN
This striking variegated pink and white ornamental Japanese cultivar occupies very little space within a small garden. Annual autumn or early spring pruning is advised to see the best color the following season.

24" Ht 29.98

Salix purpurea nana
Dwarf Artic Willow

ZONE 4, HT 6', SP 6', SUN
Very hardy with delicate but dense foliage. Makes an excellent hedge and loves moist areas! The twigs of this cold hardy shrub turn purplish in winter. Easily pruned.

18" Ht 24.98

Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'
Adams Elder

ZONE 3, HT 8-10, SP 8-12, SUN/PART SHADE
This clone of the native elderberry has splendid white flowers in late June. The fruit are large clusters of blue ripening to black that are great for pies, jams and elderberry wine. Fruit production will be increased when planted with another cultivar such as 'York'.

36" Ht 29.98

Sambucus canadensis 'York'
York Elderberry

ZONE 3, HT 10-12', SP 8-12' SUN/ PART SHADE
This cultivar of elderberry may produce the largest fruit of any cultivar. The fruit typically matures later than other cultivars but when planted together fruit set can be improved.

36" Ht 29.98

Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
Ornamental Elderberry

ZONE 4, HT 8-12', SP 8-12', SUN/PART SUN
Elderberry is a versatile shrub that is getting more attention for its ornamental appeal. 'Black Beauty' is a new introduction that will make you think about finding a home for it in your garden. Huge, lemon scented, pink flowers in June contrast with the dark black foliage. It can be grown as a shrub, or can be cut back every year and used as a perennial.

18" Ht 29.98
24" Ht 39.98

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'
Ornamental Elderberry

ZONE 4, HT 5-6', SP 5-6' SUN/PART SUN
Dark purple, wispy threadlike foliage with a compact, yet airy form. Large, lightly fragant pink lacy flowers in early June. Excellent for a container or plant in the garden for a threadleaf maple look.

15" Ht 34.98
24" Ht 39.98

Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'
Ornamental Elderberry

ZONE 4, HT 10-12', SP 10-12', SUN/PART SUN
This fast grower looks stunning in a dark corner! Deeply cut golden foliage with white panicle flowers. Prefers moist soil.

24" Ht 24.98

Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'
Sem Sorbaria

ZONE 3, HT 3-4', SP 4-6', PART SHADE
Sem is everything you wanted to change about Sorbaria. Compact, dense and better- branched. The emerging foliage in spring is pinkish-red turning to chartreuse until frost. A mid summer bloomer with large white panicle flowers that will continue to bloom until September.

15" Ht 39.98

Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'
Birch-Leaf Spiraea

ZONE 3, HT 3', SP 4-5', SUN
This birch-leaf spirea is the pinnacle of adornment! A multitude of tightly packed, white flower clusters against a backdrop of iridescent green leaves. Exceptional purple autumn color add to this plants allure. Blooms mid to late spring.

18" Ht 24.98
24" Ht 29.98

Spiraea bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' Anthony Waterer Spiraea

ZONE 4, HT 3-4’, SP3-4, SUN
A must in any Vermont landscape! Clusters of deep pink flowers cover this densely branched shrub in June and July.

24" Ht 29.98

Spiraea bumalda 'Goldmound' Goldmound Spiraea

This is a Canadian Hybrid Spiraea, both hardy and colorful. It has a very attractive bushy, rounded growth habit and features lots of creamy-gold foliage which is at its best in spring. By fall it finishes with a beautiful flush of orange-red.

24" Spd 29.98

Spiraea fritschiana 'Pink Parasols'
Spiraea

ZONE 4, HT 2-3', SP 3-4', SUN
Bluish-green foliage tinged with red turns a yellow-orange-red color in the fall on this groundcover Spirea. Umbrella-like blooms of big, fluffy, pink flowers cover this shrub in June. Great for mass planting.

18” Ht 24.98
24” Ht 29.98

Spiraea japonica 'Albiflora'
Japanese Spiraea

ZONE 3, HT 18-24”, SP 18-24”, SUN
A dense, rounded low shrub with lots of lacy white flowers and bright green foliage.

24" Ht 29.98

Spiraea japonica alpina 'Daphne'
Daphne Spiraea

ZONE 4, HT 12-15", SP 2-3', SUN
A wonderful low growing, spreading Spirea which gets covered with delicate pink flowers each June. Much commented on in our shrub border.

18" Spd 24.98
24" Spd 29.98

Spiraea japonica 'Fire Light'
Japanese Spiraea

ZONE 4, HT 2-3', SP 2-3', SUN
An improved 'Goldflame' Spiraea with deeper orange spring growth and fiery red fall color. We have been very impressed with the fall color display of this plant. A great, compact, mounding shrub with deep pink flowers.

18" Ht 24.98

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Japanese Spiraea

ZONE 4, HT 30", SP 3', SUN
Delicate pink flowers completely cover this small shrub in summer. A beautiful dwarf specimen shrub. The compact form of 'Little Princess' makes it suitable for perennial beds or use as low hedge.

18" Spd 24.98
24" Spd 29.98

Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash'
Japanese Spiraea

ZONE 4, HT 3', SP 3', SUN
This is 'Anthony Waterer's' rugged cousin. 'Neon Flash' has vivid red flowers, rich purple-green new growth without the albino shoots you sometimes get with 'Anthony Waterer'. Makes a great low hedge.

24" Ht 29.98

Spiraea nipponica 'Halward's Silver'
Snowmound Spiraea

ZONE 4, HT 3', SP 3', SUN
A compact form of Snowmound Spirea that has delicate white blooms in early spring, and is resistant to winter dieback.

30" Ht 34.98

Spiraea thunbergii 'Mt. Fuji'
Variegated Spiraea

ZONE 4, HT 3-4', SUN
Fine, willow-like foliage with a white stripe down each blade sets this Spiraea apart from the rest. White flowers in early spring and great fall color make a unique spirea.

18" Ht 24.98

Spiraea vanhouttei 'Renaissance'
Vanhoutte Spiraea

ZONE 3, HT 5-7', SP 6-8', SUN
Long, arching branches explode with clusters of white flowers each spring. Dark blue green disease resistant foliage turns orange-red in fall. Makes a beautiful hedge or wonderful addition to the flowering shrub border. A Vermont classic.

18" Ht 24.98
24" Ht 29.98

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Amethyst'
Amethyst Coral Berry

ZONE 3, HT 5-6', SP 5-6', SUN
This selection of Coral Berry is a compact rounded form with neat spreading branches and small bluish-green foliage. In June the small pinkish flowers emerge from the terminal ends of the branches which in turn produce the clusters of purple-pink berries.

21" Ht 39.98