Recent Arrivals to Art's Nursery

A compact, low-growing, broad, evergreen shrub. Leaves are oblong, glossy, dark green and finely toothed up to 2 inches long. Dark blue flowers are borne profusely in large lateral cymes up to 3 inches long.

Leathery, exotic looking 1.5- to 2-foot-long, upright, evergreen, pale green fronds with distinctive, broadly scythe-shaped leaflets. Fronds may be cut to the ground in spring if damaged by winter.

The hardiest of the Gardenias in a versatile, dwarf size. Great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. Flowers are star-like with five petals. Evergreen.

Attractive foliage and stunning deep purple- maroon flowers on arching spikes. A stunner for the garden or a container. Easy to grow, best in Sun or Part Sun. Nice cut flower too!

Produces strong colors of sturdy rose purple spikes accented with pronounced spotted throats. Earliest blooming of all Foxglove. Digitalis are pillars of the border that make a strong statement. Tends toward biennial, so let seed fall. No staking needed. Foxglove create a majestic appearance in the perennial garden.

Heart-shaped leaves have a silver overlay and a narrow band of dark green veining. Baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms. Best in full shade and consistent, moist soils. In the north, morning sun is tolerated. Use mulch in winter.

A low rosette of green leaves, with tall spikes of light peach bells, each spotted inside with orange. Deadhead first-year blooms by trimming back the spent flower stems to base of the plant, to encourage overwintering and a second year of bloom.

Bugbanes are late-season blooming perennials, planted in rich moist woodland situations. 'Brunette' is an exceptionally beautiful selection, bottlebrush spikes of fragrant pale-pink flowers rise above the clump

Two-tone needles are a classic characteristic of Serbian Spuce, but Picea omorika ‘Peve Tijn’ is special in that the top of the needles are a pleasant yellow. The yellow combines with the silvery undersides to create a frosted appearance. Globe shaped when young, it develops into an upright broad shape with age.

Masterwort is a real workhorse in the garden, flowering for a good part of the summer. It features branching umbels of pincushion flowers. This midsized selection has white centres surrounded by white bracts with green tips.

Volumes of dark purple-red pincushion flowers with burgundy bracts, rise on dark stems, with a backdrop of rich green leaves; great on streambanks or in a moist border, doesn't like to dry out; cut back after flowering for a second flush.

A western Canada native plant of higher elevations. A relatively slow grower. Wild collected trees from high elevations are frequently stunted and work well in rock gardens.

Remarkable "Frosted Peruvian Lily" The elegant clusters of tubular cinnamon flowers are the final over-the-top gesture by this upright stemmed plant with such brilliantly white tipped foliage. The gradually widening clusters of this most showy Andean have proven winter hardy here in Zone 6 with adequate winter mulch. But most popular with hobby greenhouse growers as it achieves great beauty and vigor in a sunny winter greenhouse, blooming with abandon mid winter.

It has a large tear dropped shaped fruit. The plant is semi thornless, turning yellow in the fall. This is a sweet berry, colored pink to red when fully ripe. Ripens in late July. Mildew resistant and hardy.

Very popular. Tolerates light foot traffic. Great in between rocks or flagging stones. Tiny white flowers in late spring. Easily divided. Evergreen. Doesn't like soggy soil or drought.

A narrow columnar to conical Yew with upright branches bearing dark glossy green foliage. Red berries. Great for formal hedges. Does well in sun or shade. Prune to shape.

Plants produce upright bamboo-like hollow stems of a beautiful powdery grey colour. White honeysuckle flowers are held in drooping clusters of deep red bracts, later followed by showy purple-black edible berries, said to taste like toffee. An amazing cut flower.

Low mounding, compact plant. Leathery dark green partly oval leaves. Clusters of white flowers in June. Attractive steely blue berries follow and last throughtout winter. Great for foundations and when grouped.

White flowers in spring followed by showy orange to golden fruit, that persists, unless the birds feast. Evergreen shrub with spines. Prune to shape. Used as hedging or alone.

Small dense mounding shrub with fine foliage and pretty yellow flowers that makes a nice hedge or foundation plant.

Barbara Streisand was very particular when it came to choosing a rose in her namesake. Large fully double blooms, are are lovely lavender shade that deepens towards the edges of the petals. Long stems make this a great rose for cut arrangements. Strong citrus and rose fragrance.

Exclusive Patio Tree. Barbara Streisand was very particular when it came to choosing a rose in her namesake. Large fully double blooms, are are lovely lavender shade that deepens towards the edges of the petals. Long stems make this a great rose for cut arrangements. Strong citrus and rose fragrance.

This selection forms a bushy mound of silver foliage, with long spikes of purple-blue flowers. Choose a location with excellent drainage.

Both silvery green foliage and lavender flower spikes are aromatic on this compact evergreen perennial. Flowers dance above the foliage on slender stalks from spring to summer.

Grosso Lavender is an evergreen shrub to 90cm tall, with narrow, grey-green foliage and long-stemmed, very aromatic, deep bluish-purple flower heads in summer

Enormous flower panicles are held upright on red stems. Blooms emerge creamy white in mid-summer, change to pink and then finally red, which persists for 3-4 weeks.

This spectacular large specimen hosta has thick blue-green leaves with a wide and streaky margin of light yellow to creamy white. Lavender flowers appear in June.

Introducing Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® hydrangea - blooms every single year, even in cold climates and is impervious to bad pruning. It's the same type of hydrangea as the classic and much-loved 'Annabelle' but instead of plain white blooms, the flowers are a deep pink-mauve, and they're held up on strong, sturdy stems that don't flop. The show begins in early summer and because Invincibelle Mini Mauvette is a rebloomer, it continues clear through frost for an endless supply of flowers for the landscape or vase (both fresh and dried!).

Orange-red buds open to outstanding yellow blossoms. A wonderful compact plant that always sets flower buds as a young plant.

Upright shrub with large hibiscus like blooms. Blooms are single blue, with a red eye and flower from July till frost. Prefers sun and well drained soil. Prune to shape. Blooms off new wood.

Rich, blue foliage that forms in tight ground hugging rosettes, forming a carpet. It's called 'White Diamond' because when a drop of water lands on a leaf, it catches the light like a white diamond. There are small white, star-shaped flowers in the summer, but it's the foliage that shines.

Small deciduous tree with a low branching, wide form. Spring flowers are a lustrous pink that fades to white towards the centre. Prefers well drained, moist, acidic soil.

Wisteria floribunda ‘Royal Purple’ has slender, deep violet flower clusters 15-20″ long. It is sweetly scented and blooms early in spring. In fall, the leaves will be a clear yellow. The abundant seeded pods are 5-10″ long. Vines need to be trained for the first 3 years to establish, then require annual spring pruning after flowering.

Wisteria floribunda 'Black Dragon' is a very heavy bloomer! Like enormous clusters of grapes, the double-flowered purple blooms on this fast-growing plant dangle in giant foot-long bunches. Then in autumn, the vine offers bright yellow foliage.

Ginkgo biloba is a large, deciduous tree that matures to 100' tall and is considered to be a living fossil. It is the only surviving member of a group of ancient plants believed to have inhabited the earth up to 150 million years ago. It features distinctive two-lobed, somewhat leathery, fan-shaped, rich green leaves with diverging (almost parallel) veins. Leaves turn bright yellow in fall.

Astilboides tabularis is noted for having large leaves somewhat resembling those of Rodgersia and upright flower spikes resembling those of Astilbe. It is valued by gardeners more for its unique foliage and architectural interest that for its flowers. Large, rounded, lobed, peltate leaves (to 2-3’ in diameter) on 2-3 foot tall petioles rising from the ground. Leaves have a shield-like appearance as reflected in the sometimes used common name of shield leaf. Leaves also have table-like surfaces, hence the species name. Tiny, astilbe-like white flowers form in panicles atop flowering stems that gracefully arch above the foliage in late spring.

This little treasure forms a tight cushioned dome of bright-green leaves, bursting into flower in late spring with bright-pink starry flowers arranged in a circle around the edge of the mound. A true alpine, this requires a sunny, well-drained rock garden or gravel scree. Also nice in troughs or other containers. Unlike many Soapworts, this hybrid will not overgrow and swamp out everything around it. Plants may be easily divided in late summer or early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Trilliums (Trillium spp. and cvs.) are among the native woodland plants I treasure most. I cannot imagine late winter and spring without their symmetry of threes: three leaves, three sepals, and three petals—hence, the common name “trinity flower.” With more than 40 species to drool over, these jewels of the forest floor are a collector’s dream. Some big, some small, some white, some deep red—trilliums have a lot to offer.

This dwarf selection may be grown in rock gardens, used as an edging, tubs or pots. Plants form a spreading patch of small green leaves, bearing loads of starry violet-blue flowers beginning in late spring.

Creamy white spiked flowers show off the beautiful dark bronze foliage of this Astilbe. Flowers stems are red for extra popping effect. After flowering, foliage will be dark green but still will pair very nicely with Hosta or silvery painted ferns

This selection is the classic white astilbe with large drooping, lacy panicles in early summer over deep green foliage.

Large fully double, long-spurred, glowing yellow flowers. Blooming profusely from late spring to summer on sturdy stems above lacy green foliage.

Repeat-flowering. Rich orange-red buds open to chalice-shaped blooms in an unusual shade of salmon-yellow. A pleasant tea fragrance. Disease resistant and reliable. Best when fanned out against a wall or trellis. Does well in partial sun.

Plants have a compact habit, the large, upfacing blooms usually bicolored in shades of blue, white, pink , red, rose or yellow. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Removing spent flowers will increase the blooming time.

This unique selection from the Real series features large flowers with three layers of greenish-yellow petals surrounding a large gold centre. Petals gradually fade to white as the flower matures. Excellent for cutting.

Forms low growing mounds of narrow green leathery foliage, feathery flowering spikes arise in spring with a multitude of russet-red florets, exceptional long bloom time and plants will rebloom if deadheaded.

Plants form a bushy, upright clump of lemon-scented, glossy green leaves. Spikes of spidery-looking pink flowers with burgundy veining appear in early summer, rather showy in effect. On still days a match held below the spike will ignite a burst of methane gas.

This tall, upright cultivar forms a bushy clump of green leaves, with soft yellow daisies in late summer and fall. Attracts butterflies.

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.

Plants form a spreading mat of deep green, leathery leaves, which turn bronzy-red in the fall. Short spikes of deep-red poker flowers appear throughout the summer, fading to soft pink. Excellent when used as a groundcover in either sun or part shade.

Fragrant, showy, 2 to 3 inch white flowers borne on dark green, shiny evergreen leaves. Upright shurb 5ft tall x 4ft wide. Flowers late spring to early summer.

Fragrant, showy, 2 to 3 inch white flowers borne on dark green, shiny evergreen leaves. Upright shurb 5ft tall x 4ft wide. Flowers late spring to early summer.

The hardiest of the Gardenias in a versatile, dwarf size. Great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. Flowers are star-like with five petals. Evergreen.

Green foliage is yellow in Fall. Formal tree with a globe form, like a lollipop!

Green foliage is yellow in Fall. Formal tree with a globe form, like a lollipop!

This New Zealand Flax cultivar grows upright 4 to 5 feet tall with 1 1/2 inch wide leaves that are a dark reddish brown on the upper surface and a smoky dark green below and leave tips that arch over gracefully.

Winter Delight is a very cold hardy and compact tree that produces large, egg-shaped fruits that are crisp and sweet. Winter Delight is one of the earliest jujube fruits to ripen and is delightful in winter with its elegant branches and stunning aura.

Fragrant, pink flushed white flowers spring contrast with bluish foliage, mildew resistant. Fall color orange-orange red. Zones 6-8.

Pastel yellow buds open to creamy vanilla flowers atop the compact clump of grey-green foliage which emerges bronze in spring. Smaller size; well-suited to urban landscapes.

A fast growing evergreen shrub. Large dark green, deeply lobed leaves. Gives a great tropical look around ponds or poolside. Shade-tolerant. Often grown as a foliage houseplant for cool positions.

Slow growing, compact, bushy perennial with glossy bright green lanceolate leaves. Clusters of creamy white buds open to small 4-petaled, trumpet-shaped flowers from midsummer into early fall. Attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Drought tolerant.

Hosta Little Jay is a small, very nice hosta and is more suitable for a pot, as a garden flower. White middle of the leaves, margins are narrow, green. You will love it. Save light shade to shade place in your garden to plant hostas.

White flowers in spring followed by showy orange to golden fruit, that persists, unless the birds feast. Evergreen shrub with spines. Prune to shape. Used as hedging, espalier or alone.

Lang has a large bell shaped fruit, ripening one month later than Li. Fruits are good fresh right from the tree. Tree is pretty with olive shaped glistening leaves. Flowers are small, yellow and scented. They can sweeten the air around the tree especially at twilight.

Low-growing mat of small green leaves, bearing a riot of small scarlet orange trumpet blooms from mid summer into the autumn. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. An excellent choice for the sunny rock garden.

Short, tufty perennials which grow only around 8cm (3″) tall. The bright green leaves are long and strap-like, and slightly hairy. Rhodohypoxis flowers are star-shaped and have six petals; the three smaller ones are arranged on top of the three larger ones.

Full, rich sugar-pink, long lasting blooms of good substance. A tuft of grassy leaves appears in May from each rhizome and is followed by a cluster of flowers that can give a colourful display for a several weeks. This is a plant from South Africa that grows in dry areas.

Pink flowers with a white stripe down the centre of the petal. This plant was called 'Candy Stripe' new name is 'New Look' Flowers in late spring and summer. Rhodohypoxis New Look bulbous plant from South Africa.

A tuft of grassy leaves appears in May from each rhizome and is followed by a cluster of flowers that can give a colourful display for a several weeks. This is a plant from South Africa that grows in dry areas.

This selection has large, creamy-yellow double flowers on strong upright stems and a nice compact habit. Good vigor. Sometimes called Buttercups, these grow well in a sunny or part-shaded border, also at the edge of a moist woodland.

Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh' bears spires of large, purple-pink flowers with fringed petals, contrasting with rounded, mid-green foliage. It's perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border and works well with cottage garden flowers such as daisies.

The culms come up green and slowly turn a shiny black after about 18 months to two years. Very popular. Running Bamboo. Zone 6

Grown from bulbs, lilies are perennial flowers that will return year after year and require minimal care, provided that you plant them in the right place. Asiatic lilies bloom first in early summer (in May or June), right after peonies. They don’t have much of a fragrance, but they do add bright color to the garden.

Asiatic Patio Lilies are shorter, dwarf versions of the standard Asiatic Lily. Their blooms, however, are just as large and the flower petals are somewhat more succulent. The new Tiny Collection was bred for more blooms, improved colour and stronger stems. This means brighter, longer lasting flowers for you! These prolific little bloomers can be grown in pots and containers but can also be lovely in gardens along borders and at the front of your flower beds.

Bred originally for containers, these are versatile garden plants as well. The dwarf habit makes them useful near the front of any sunny border where they put on a great midsummer show. Also equally at home in a rock garden. The best effect comes from massing in good-sized clumps of one variety. This selection has large, upfacing flowers in rich pink.

Columnar Flowering Cherry: Narrow upright grower. Flowers are fragrant, single to semi-double and light pink with deep pink margins. Ideal for the small garden, great screen.

Alliums are charming plants for the rock or herb garden. When the bluish foliage is bruised, it smells like onions since they are in the onion family. Butterflies and honeybees adore the purple ball shaped flowers, for their sweet nectar but deer and rabbits steer clear of this perennial beauty!

Large, graceful fronds resemble ostrich plumes. Excellent fern for woodland gardens and damp areas such as edging around a pond. Provide humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil for best performance. Deciduous.

Deciduous shrub, blooms in the winter. Prized for copper-red flowers. Rich orange-red leaf colours in fall. Upright spreading. Slightly smaller & compact than other varieties

Deep blue-green needles show their contrasting bright silver undersides giving this neat, compact interest and sparkle.

This is a hardy ornamental spruce with attractive silvery-green foliage and somewhat weeping branches. Easy to grow, it provides an elegant, narrow screen for the modern yard.

Very low growing ground cover juniper with long trailing branches that overlap, forming large mats.

Uniform dense oval head. Dark green foliageturning bright red fairly late in the Fall season. Mature height is anbout 40ft x 30-35ft wide. Nice shade tree.

Vigorous laceleaf weeping maple, purple-red leaf color held well through the summer. Bright red in fall. Bare branches have character. Possible mature height 6-8ft if trained.

Golden Matrix Lily is from a series of lilies that were bred for a dwarf habit. The flowers are a bright yellow and will bloom from late spring to midsummer. The flowers are excellent for cutting.

Delft Blue is a classic, porcelain blue, highly fragrant hyacinth. With double the blooms as a regular delft blue hyacinth, this variety is great for filling up containers or used as a cut flower. Prepared hyacinths are to be grown indoors. 3 bulbs.

Dark Knight has the darkest blue of all the blue mist spireas. Its tidy, upright growth habit and profusion of flowering spikes make it an essential part of the summer landscape. A reliable performer.

Late Lactiflora, double, soft seashell pink, has a slight red edging in the middle of the flower, fragrant, slow grower, many stems, it belongs on the “good” list of well paid cut flowers

Soft yellow fan-shaped leaves, tinted orange-red. Full Shade.

This cultivar is notable for its very unusual leaf form. The medium-to-deep green leaves have very narrow lobes, the edges of which curl inward toward the top center, almost rolling into a cylinder. The leaves are reminiscent of birds' feet, though the cultivar name refers to a 'crazy lion' of Japanese literature. The tree is a semi-dwarf to 6 or 8', upright but spreading, with dense foliage and a nice yellow fall color.

Acer sieboldianum 'Kinugasa yama' is an extremely cold tolerant Japanese maple that has gorgeous large full moon like leaves that typically point upward. Fall color on 'Kinugasa yama' is bright oranges to fiery red. 'Kinugasa yama' may reach 10-12 ft in 15 years.

Bletilla striata ‘Shi-Ran’ is an easy to grow, deciduous terrestrial Orchid displaying wide, green, pleated, elliptical leaves and upright spikes of blue-purple orchids.

A semi-dwarf selection with densely-spaced icy-blue needles. The architectural, irregular outline gives this great interest in the garden year-round. Superb where space is limited. Evergreen.

Paeonia lactilfora. Unique and interesting flowers in icy shades of pale-pink and vanilla cream. The fluffy center petals are quite erect and form an intriguing flower shape.

Wide spreading plant with gracefully arching stems. Clusters of 4-5 ivory flowers.

'Haifa' Rosemary is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves, but unlike most Rosemary's it is low growing and Prostrate so great for ground cover. growing to a maximum height of 10cm. Rosemary 'Haifa' is a hardy perennial with fragrant evergreen foliage and pale blue spring /summer flowers.

'Chishio' means 'blood' and is derived from the valued brilliant orange-red spring foliage of this cultivar. In summer, the leaves turn green but in the fall, plants trun orange-red again. Twiggy, dense habit.

A red upright variety. Very unique, long, and narrow foliage make this semi-dwarf Japanese Maple look like red bamboo. Stems are horizontally branched off main upright leader.

Acer shirasawanum Red Dawn is a very nice medium sized maple has beautiful deeply palmate red leaves. Red Dawn has leaves that are among the largest sized red leaf palmate type maples. Fall color is crimson. Sturdy grower.