New Shrubs for 2021
February 7, 2021
Each year at Greenland™, we are on the lookout for new and exciting hardy shrubs to add to your garden! Here are a few of our top picks for 2021:
Cherry on Top False Spirea
(Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Bococot’)
- New compact selection of an extremely hardy and versatile shrub
- Cherry-red seed pods add extra interest in the late season
- Attractive foliage with great fall colour
- For sun or part shade; tolerates poor soil
- Ht. 4-5’ Sp. 4-5’
- Zone 2
Fireside Ninebark
(Physocarpus opulifolius ‘UMNHarpell’)
- Dramatic foliage plant with fiery-red new growth that matures to deep burgundy-purple
- Pinkish-white flowers in spring
- Hardy and reliable; plant in full sun for best colour
- Ht. 5-7’ Sp. 4-6’
- Zone 2/3
Flowerfesta Purple Lilac
(Syringa meyeri ‘Anny200809’)
- An improved version of the popular dwarf Korean lilac
- Large clusters of deliciously fragrant, soft-purple flowers appear in spring, and rebloom towards the fall
- For full sun and well-drained soil
- Ht. 3-5’ Sp. 3-5’
- Zone 3
Illuminati Arch Mockorange
(Philadelphus coronarius ‘SMNPBD’)
- Selected for a neat and tidy growth habit
- Double, pure white, sweetly scented flowers in early summer
- For full sun; moist, well-drained soil
- Ht. 3-4’ Sp. 3-4’
- Zone 3-4
Invincibelle Garnetta Hydrangea
(Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA6’)
- Large globes of rich, deep pink flowers appear continuously all summer, into the fall
- Sturdy stems prevent flopping under the weight of the flowers
- Lush, deep green foliage
- For sun or part shade; fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Ht. 3’ Sp. 3’
- Zone 3
Limelight Prime Hydrangea
(Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMNHPPH’)
- An improved version of the classic ‘Limelight’ Hydrangea
- Stronger stems and a more compact habit
- Large, cone-shaped flowerheads emerge lime-green in midsummer, gradually turning white, then pink by fall
- For sun or part shade; moist, well-drained soil
- Ht. 4-5’ Sp. 3-4’
- Zone 3
Marmalade Potentilla
(Potentilla fruticosa ‘JEFMARM’)
- Cheery, semi-double, yellow-orange flowers appear continuously all summer
- One of the hardiest and most reliable shrubs for Alberta
- Plant in full sun in well-drained soil; ideal for hot, dry areas
- Ht. 3’ Sp. 3’
- Zone 2