New woody plants for 2025
Rosa Reflecting Glory
This rose is grown under licence with Vineland in recognition of J.C. Bakker’s 75th anniversary in 2024 and has full, fragrant apricot flowers that are set atop upright semi-glossy dark green foliage. This continuous bloomer has a strong resistance to black spot and cercospora leaf spot. (Zone 5a)
Rosa Sunbelt
Garden Flame
As the name suggests, this rose adds a striking multi-colour effect to the garden with abundant non-fading blooms emerging deep yellow before transitioning through flaming shades of orange and deep velvet red. Count on top performance in dry climates and heat resilience. (Zone 5)
Rosa
Tiamo
This grandiflora rose has double, non-fading red blooms that do not burn, even in high temperatures. It has high disease resistance, repeat blooming and a lovely mild fragrance. Tiamo is a continuous rebloomer and is disease resistant. (Zone 5)
Hydrangea
American Lace Dark Pink
Native to North America, American Lace produces more flowers than other smooth hydrangea varieties and has sturdier stems that keep its large blooms from flopping open midseason. Also available in pink and white. (Zone 3)
Picea pungens Moonstone
Moonstone is a well-mannered little gem that has bright blue foliage and maintains a compact, rounded form from youth to maturity. The perfect size and shape for suburban gardens, Moonstone adds an easy-care pop of vivid blue to the landscape for years of enjoyment.
(Zone 2)
Hydrangea arborescens Flowerfull
Flowerfull has superior genetics that produce significantly bolder blooms and sturdier upright stems that don’t flop in wind and rain. With two to three times more blooms per season than other Hydrangea arborescens, this low-maintenance marvel makes for an outstanding focal point in smaller landscapes and commercial settings alike. (Zone 3)
Hydrangea paniculata
Little Lime Punch
Blooms emerge lime green, but change progressively from the bottom up in an array of white, light pink and rich red. With a compact habit and strong stems, you’ll find that it’s as useful in the landscape as it is beautiful. (Zone 3)
Picea pungens Monty
Monty has a classic conical Christmas tree shape with a strong leader as well as long, thin, bluest of blue needles. The small size and compact habit with shimmering frosty blue foliage makes this tree a versatile specimen for today’s small landscapes. (Zone 2)
Thuja occidentalis
Golden Child
Shows excellent heat and sun tolerance and great garden performance. This easy-to-grow, compact, globe-shaped arborvitae literally glows in the garden with beautiful, finely cut foliage. It handles summer sun with little input, and in the winter the foliage takes on bronze hues. (Zone 5)
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