Height: 40 - 45cm (16 - 18 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 45cm (12 - 18 IN.)
Fragrant sprays of small, red, bell-shaped blooms from summer through early fall on leafless stems atop mounds of bright green foliage with silver marbling. Prefers a rich, humus, well-drained soil. Great for rock gardens and borders. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 40 - 45cm (16 - 18 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 45cm (12 - 18 IN.)
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 45cm (18 IN.)
Compact mound of dark red to burgundy, rounded foliage. Abundant red stems hold yellow-green blooms above the foliage from late spring through summer. Holds foliage colour later than other coralbells. Excellent for borders and containers. Good rust resistance.
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 45cm (18 IN.)
Height: 15 - 40cm (6 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 45cm (12 - 18 IN.)
Showy, compact mounds of dark green, rounded, maple leaf-like foliage. Cup-shaped, creamy white blooms appear in spike-like clusters on tall, leafless stems in late spring, early summer, lasting to mid-summer. Will rebloom if deadheaded. Has a bronze-red fall colour. Excellent for rock gardens or borders. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Should not dry out.
Height: 15 - 40cm (6 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 45cm (12 - 18 IN.)
Height: 50cm (20 IN.)
Spread: 45cm (18 IN.)
Crinkly, maple-like, deep purple foliage and sprays of small, bell-shaped, white-pink blooms on purple stems in summer. Use for accent, alpine, edging, mass and rock gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates growing near to Black Walnut.
Height: 50cm (20 IN.)
Spread: 45cm (18 IN.)
Height: 1.25 - 1.85m (4 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Slightly larger perennial with beautiful pointed 3 lobed foliage and very strong stems supporting large 10-15cm (4-6 in) white or pink with contrasting maroon throated blooms mid to late summer for about a month. The multiple blooms along each stem last for 1-2 days are open during the day, closed at night. Excellent for shrub beds or borders.
Height: 1.25 - 1.85m (4 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Height: 50 - 60cm (20 - 24 IN.)
Spread: 45 - 60cm (18 - 24 IN.)
Native, spreading, cool-season grass with bright green blades. Brown inflorescence in late spring which mature to seeds by mid-to-late summer. Extensive use in indigenous culture. Prefers wet to moist, well-drained soils. Intolerant of dry soils. Vigorous once established.
Height: 50 - 60cm (20 - 24 IN.)
Spread: 45 - 60cm (18 - 24 IN.)
Height: 2 - 2.25m (6 - 7 FT.)
Spread: 1.85 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Female Sea Buckthorn with a semi-upright growth habit. Green-brown blooms in spring are followed by large, juicy, flavourful, bright gold-orange berries with a very high vitamin C content. Requires a male pollinator. Tolerant of alkaline soil and drought tolerant once established.
Height: 2 - 2.25m (6 - 7 FT.)
Spread: 1.85 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Male Sea Buckthorn. Dwarf, dense, rounded form displays narrow grey-green foliage with a noticeable silvery shine. Tolerant of alkaline soils, urban pollution, and drought once established. Can be used as a pollinator. Ideal for small areas, hedges or specimens.
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Plant names containing PBRAF, PP numbers and the like, may not be asexually propagated. Reproduction of these patented plants in any form, is prohibited. The symbols used to represent plant characteristics are based on our research and experience. Outcome may vary based on climate and conditions.
Full Sun: Varieties that require 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive and produce blooms to their full potential. The Plants with this icon are often heat-tolerant.
Partial Shade: Varieties that require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best as these plants often prefer less intense heat.
Full Shade: Varieties that require less than 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best as these plants are often not heat-tolerant.
CVI: Certified Virus Indexed Prunus Pyrus and Malus varieties for export to the US.
New: All new variety additions to Bron and Sons within the last three years.
Attracts Hummingbirds: Varieties with brightly colours, nectar-rich blooms. Often tubular shaped with a strong, sweet fragrance.
Attracts Butterflies: These varieties often provide nectar on which butterflies feed. They can also be host plants that females lay their eggs on.
Attracts Birds: Varieties that provide food, cover and nesting areas for birds. Most commonly plants and trees that produce berries, fruits, seeds and nectar.
Plants for Pollinators: Varieties that provide nectar and pollen to pollinators. These plants are often brightly coloured and very fragrant. Many of the best plants to attract pollinators are native plants as they produce large amounts of nectar and pollen vs hybrid varieties.
Drought Tolerant Once Established: Plants that have the ability to withstand extended periods without watering once they are established, but may still need to be mildly supplemented during extended dry periods.
Fire Resistant: These choices are presented as a basic guideline from credible sources, to increase resilience to wildfires. Fire resistant does not mean fire proof. Plants on this list may burn if they are not selected for site and local conditions as well as being properly maintained.
Cut or Dried Flowers: Plants that have beauty and appeal with a longer stem. Often maintainting a sweet fragrance and an extended vase life.
Deer Tolerant: Varieties with the ability to withstand deer feeding without detrimental outcomes. Also included are varieties that deer prefer to avoid eating. Please note that plants which are resistant to deer browse may become options for food as climate change and loss of habitat can result in resource scarcity.
Rabbit Tolerant: Varieties that deter rabbits; often has prickly, spiky or jagged foliage. May also refer to toxic varieties that rabbits will avoid eating. Please note that plants which are resistant to rabbit browse may become options for food as climate change and loss of habitat can result in resource scarcity.
