Introductions

Astilbe
Astilbe ‘Little Vision in Pink’ from Garden Splendor is a new dwarf cultivar with sturdy, upright plumes of strong-pink flowers. The blossoms are prominently displayed above the canopy of rich, dark-green summer foliage. It grows 14-16 inches high and spreads 12-15 inches. It’s hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 4 and grows best in partial or full shade. Use it in front borders, beds lining shady paths and driveways, areas near water features and container gardens, as a groundcover or a cut flower.

For more: Garden Splendor, www.gardensplendor.com.

Hydrangea
First Editions Great Star hydrangea from Bailey Nurseries features giant, star-shaped flowers. The wavy, white florets can be up to 4 inches across. This hydrangea will flower from mid-summer until the first hard frost. The creamy white flowers are easy to pair with any other flower color. It grows best in full sun or part shade. It grows up to 7 feet high and up to 8 feet wide. It’s hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

For more:  Bailey Nurseries, www.baileynurseries.com.

Rose
StoryBook rose ‘Moby Dick’ from American Daylily & Perennials is an excellent landscape rose for its resistance to powdery mildew. Its dark green, glossy foliage gives a beautifully healthy appearance. The single, yellow-centered pure white flowers are produced in large panicles from early summer into autumn, and produce deep orange hips in early winter. It grows on its own roots. ‘Moby Dick’ was introduced by PlantHaven.

For more:  American Daylily & Perennials, www.gardensofglory.com.