The right plant in the right place!

Every March our nursery yards fill up with a great selection of both common and unusual shrubs.  Not just any plant makes the cut to join the ranks in our nursery, they have to meet our stringent criteria of Colorado grown, as local as possible and a pass the ultimate test of tried and true.

Partial Sun / Partial Shade

These plants enjoy a mix of sunlight and shade throughout the day or prefer protection from intense midday sun.

  • Acer (Japanese Maples): Offers stunning foliage colors and shapes, ideal for focal points in garden design.
  • Azalea: Popular for spring display of brightly colored flowers; prefers acidic soil.
  • Camellia: Evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and large, beautiful flowers in shades of pink, red, and white.
  • Hydrangea: Known for large flower heads in colors ranging from blue and purple to pink and white, depending on soil pH.
  • Ilex (Holly): Offers evergreen foliage and red berries; great for hedges and wildlife support.
  • Pieris (Andromeda): Evergreen shrub with cascading clusters of white or pink flowers in early spring.
  • Rhododendron: Large genus of shrubs with spectacular clusters of flowers in a wide range of colors.
  • Viburnum: Versatile shrubs with a variety of flower forms, fragrances, and berry colors; attracts wildlife.

Full Sun

Plants in this category thrive with several hours of direct sunlight each day.

  • Buddleia (Butterfly Bush): Fast-growing shrub known for attracting butterflies with its long, fragrant flower spikes.
  • Caryopteris (Blue Mist Shrub): Deciduous shrub featuring blue flowers in late summer to fall, attracting bees and butterflies.
  • Cotinus (Smokebush): Ornamental shrub with stunning, smoke-like flower plumes and vibrant foliage colors.
  • Forsythia: Early spring bloomer with vivid yellow flowers, signaling the arrival of spring.
  • Ligustrum (Privet): Hardy shrub commonly used for hedges, offering white flowers followed by black berries.
  • Potentilla: Durable shrub producing cheerful, daisy-like flowers throughout the summer.
  • Rose: Classic garden favorite known for its beautiful and often fragrant flowers in a variety of colors.
  • Syringa (Lilac): Beloved for its sweetly fragrant flowers, available in shades of purple, pink, and white.
  • Weigela: Deciduous shrub with trumpet-shaped flowers and attractive foliage, blooming in late spring to early summer.