Proven Winners - Shrubs

This innovative new development is the tiniest, tidiest panicle hydrangea yet: it reaches just 2-3'/.6-.9m tall and wide, yet it packs in tons of easy-care beauty into its small size. Big, lush panicles of white mophead flowers appear in early-mid summer, nearly obscuring the textured green foliage. As the summer progresses, they begin to develop bright pink and red tones, which keep it colorful right on up to the first frost.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 2' - 3'

• Width: 2' - 3'

Zone: 3

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Think of Puffer Fish^™ panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata) as a larger, more puffed up Bobo^®, with fluffy white blooms that engulf the entire plant, nearly obscuring the foliage. The flowers open and mature to a pure white. As the blooms age, they turn lime green and, for a bit of surprise, a fresh sprig of white flowers emerges from the tip of the panicle. A tight, compact habit with stems strong enough to hold its blooms.

Light Requirement: Partial Sun to Sun

Height: 3' - 5'

Spread: 3' - 5'

The next generation of 'Limelight' is here! Introducing Limelight Prime^® hydrangea.

In a very short time, Limelight hydrangea became one of the most popular plants ever - but that doesn't mean that there wasn't room for improvement. So we've spent years developing this new selection that does everything better than the original, from bud to bloom and beyond. Here's how Limelight Prime hydrangea is different:

• blooms much earlier, creating a longer display. This is especially valuable in colder climates, where 'Limelight' might not bloom until late August.
• bolder, brighter color. As the green blooms age, they develop pink and red tones that are far more vivid and showy than conventional panicle hydrangeas.
• stronger stems. Though strong stems is a crucially important factor in the panicle hydrangeas we select for Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs, you can count on Limelight Prime to hold its big blooms up all summer long.
• useful smaller size. Limelight Prime reaches a very garden- and landscape-friendly 4-6'/1.2-1.8m tall and 4-5'/1.2-1.5m wide. 

Flowers, foliage, and easy care - Double Play^® Blue Kazoo^® spirea has it all!

Your search for a colorful, versatile, easy to grow shrub for your landscape ends at Double Play Blue Kazoo spirea. Its cool blue foliage emerges in a range of shifting hues through the season: red, pink, purple, and green. In early summer, very large white flower clusters appear. Like other spirea, you can count on Double Play Blue Kazoo to look great while needing minimal care. It grows well in lightly shaded conditions (four-six hours of sun or filtered light all day), and is generally unbothered by deer. Not fussy about soil or watering. 

Light Requirement: Partial Sun to Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 2' - 3'

• Width: 2' - 3'

Zone: 3

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Recognized with numerous awards* the world over, we are delighted to finally bring Ringo^® rose to North American gardeners. This truly special rose is awash in sunny yellow blooms, each graced with a bold red ring in the center. As the blooms age, they fade to white with a pink ring, continuing the effect. Sturdy and disease resistant, this pretty rose gives a long-lasting performance, year after year, with little care or maintenance required. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun 

Mature Size:

• Height: 4'

• Width: 4'

Zone: 4

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Mockorange is a delightfully old-fashioned plant that has unfortunately fallen out of favor, mostly due to its enormous size. Illuminati Tower^® mockorange stands to breathe new life into this classic favorite, though, combining a landscape-friendly size with a totally unique space-saving habit. It naturally grows in a very narrow, upright way, each sturdy stem a stack of rugged, deep green leaves that looks like a four-sided tower. In late spring/early summer, hundreds of fragrant white flowers emerge from between the leaves for striking show that truly celebrates the season. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 5' - 6'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 4

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Light Requirement: Full Sun to part Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 2' - 3'

• Width: 2' - 3'

Zone: 4a