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Category: Varieties
Sesquicentennial Sun Chrysanthemum
‘Sesquicentennial Sun’ mum is a frost-tolerant cushion variety featuring long-flowering double gold blooms. Its “Golden Gopher” like color led to it being chosen to help celebrate 150 years of University of Minnesota floral breeding achievements in 2001. Species: Chrysanthemum ‘Sesquicentennial Sun’ Introduction:…
Read MorePeach Centerpiece Mum
‘Peach Centerpiece’ mum produces amazing double-quilled blossoms in a remarkable peach hue. The unique appearance adds eye-popping interest to your cutting garden and vases. It also features a tall, upright growth habit and 2-4 inch flowers. Species: Chrysanthemum ‘Peach Centerpiece’…
Read MoreNorthern Sun Forsythia
The bright yellow flowers of forsythia appear before the leaves, signaling the arrival of spring. ‘Northern Sun’ was bred to flower in early spring despite cold temperatures. Species: Forsythia ‘Northern Sun’ Introduction: 1982 Blooms: Late April Flower Color: Yellow Height: 8-10 feet…
Read MoreEmerald Triumph Viburnum
‘Emerald Triumph’ viburnum features an excellent combination of looks, disease resistance and cold-hardiness to make it a winner for northern gardeners! Its features dark green, glossy foliage and white flowers in late spring. Its fruit turns bright red in August and…
Read MoreNorthern Pearls Pearlbush
‘Northern Pearls’ is the only selection of pearl bush hardy for Minnesota. Its name comes from its flowerbuds, arrayed like pearls along the stem. Species: Exochorda serratifolia ‘Northern Pearls’ Introduction: 1995 Blooms: April Flower Color: White Height: 6-8 feet Spread: 6-8 feet…
Read MoreGarden Glow™ Dogwood
Garden Glow™ dogwood is best known for its brilliant yellow-green foliage. An excellent choice for shade, Garden Glow’s bright foliage will mature to a brilliant burgundy red in fall with its twigs remaining a gorgeous scarlet color throughout the winter…
Read MoreCardinal Dogwood
‘Cardinal’ dogwood is a hybrid selection of Redosier dogwood (Cornus sericea) bred for its bright red winter twig color. In late fall, the twigs and stems develop a bright cherry red color which lasts until spring when the plant leafs…
Read MoreSuperior Blueberry
‘Superior’ is a most productive cultivar with firm berries that are light to medium blue, having flavor that is balanced and pleasant. It matures the majority of its fruit about 1 week later than other blueberry varieties. Species: Vaccinium ‘Superior’ Introduction: 2009…
Read MoreSt. Cloud Blueberry
St. Cloud blueberry matures earlier than ‘Northblue’ and features a more upright habit compared to other U of M varieties. Its sweet flavor is superior to ‘Northblue’ and similar to ‘Northcountry’. Species: Vaccinium ‘St. Cloud’ Introduction: 1990 Height: 30-48 inches Spread: 30-40 inches…
Read MoreWhite Lights Azalea
‘White Lights’ azalea resulted from a cross between R. prizophyllum and a white flowered Exbury hybrid. Flower buds are a pale, delicate pink but upon reaching full-bloom the color fades to a give virtually a white appearance in the landscape. Flower buds…
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