A fresh growing season always begs the question, “so what’s new?” Every year, breeders launch hundreds of new plants, including in the perennial and shrub categories that we grow. While some, but not all, of the following plants may have seen a season or two already, all of these are new for the growing season at Loma Vista Nursery.

Magic Show® ‘Purple Illusion’ (Veronica hybrid) – Proven Winners Photo

Magic Show® ‘Purple Illusion’ Veronica
Attracts: Butterflies, hummingbirds
Characteristics: Prolific, thick flower wands
Flower Shade: Purple
Foliage Shade: Deep green
Habit: Clump forming
Light Requirement: Part sun to sun
Maintenance: Easy
Mature Height & Spread: 16- to 18-inches
Plant Type: Flowering perennial
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Salt
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Bubbly Wine® (Weigela florida) – Proven Winners Photo

Bubbly Wine® Weigela
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Characteristics: Colorful foliage, orchid-like blooms
Flower Shade: Pale pink-purple
Foliage Shade: Green with yellow
Habit: Upright
Light Requirement: Part sun to sun
Maintenance: Easy
Mature Height: 18 inches to 3 feet
Mature Spread: 2- to 3-feet
Plant Type: Miniature flowering shrub
Resists: Deer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Raspberry Frost Lungwort (Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Frost’)

Raspberry Frost Lungwort
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Characteristics: Patterned, variegated foliage
Flower Shade: Raspberry red
Foliage Shade: Gray-green leaves, cream-silver margins, silvery-white splotches
Habit: Low, mounded, spreading
Light Requirement: Full to part shade, filtered sun
Maintenance: Prune back lightly after bloom to encourage regrowth.
Mature Height: 8- to 10-inches
Mature Spread: 14- to 18-inches
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Resists: Deer, rabbits
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9

‘Pink Profusion’ Perennial Salvia (Salvia nemorosa) – Ball Horticulture Photo

‘Pink Profusion’ Salvia
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Characteristics: Prolific rebloom
Flower Shade: Fragrant pink to dark pink
Foliage Shade: Green
Habit: Clump forming
Light Requirement: Sun
Maintenance: Easy
Mature Height: 14- to 16-inches
Mature Spread: 16- to 20-inches
Plant Type: Perennial
Resists: Deer, rabbits
Tolerates: Drought
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8

Magic Show® ‘White Wands’ (Veronica hybrid) – Proven Winners Photo

Magic Show® ‘White Wands’ Veronica
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Characteristics: Long blooming
Flower Shade: White
Foliage Shade: Green
Habit: Clump forming
Light Requirement: Part sun to sun
Maintenance: Moderate; requires good drainage
Mature Height: 14- to 16-inches
Mature Spread: 16- to 20-inches
Plant Type: Perennial
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Salt
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Easy Bee-zy™ Knock Out® (Rosa ‘SRPylwko’)

Easy Bee-zy™ Knock Out®
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Characteristics: Abundance of mesmerizing, repeat florals
Flower Shade: Yellow; Light, citrus scent
Foliage Shade: Green
Habit: Bushy, mounded
Light Requirement: Direct sunlight
Maintenance: Fertilize regularly; maintain moist soil
Mature Height & Spread: 3- to 4-feet
Plant Type: Miniature flowering shrub
Resists: Disease and pest
Tolerates: Drought; moderate salt
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 11

Orange Glow™ Knock Out® (Rosa ‘Radslam’)

Orange Glow™ Knock Out®
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Characteristics: Continuous reblooms, spring to frost
Flower Shade: Luminous orange with yellow and pink
Foliage Shade: Green
Habit: Bushy, upright
Light Requirement: Direct sunlight
Maintenance: Minimal
Mature Height: 4½ feet
Mature Spread: 3 feet
Plant Type: Compact flowering shrub
Resists: Disease
Tolerates: Cold-hardy, heat-tolerant
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10

‘Paint the Town Fancy’ Pinks (Dianthus hybrid) – Ball Horticulture Photo

‘Paint the Town Fancy’ Dianthus
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Characteristics: Bright blooms for sunny borders
Flower Shade: Rosy-fuchsia with red eyes
Foliage Shade: Blue-green
Habit: Mounded
Light Requirement: Part sun to sun
Maintenance: Easy
Mature Height & Spread: 16- to 18-inches
Plant Type: Perennial
Tolerates: Dry soil for short periods; drought, salt, heat tolerant
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10

Learn More About Loma Vista Nursery’s Landscape Plants

Loma Vista Nursery grows a variety of trees, shrubs and perennial plants for Midwest independent garden centers, landscape contractors and wholesale distributors. Our staff members – all experts in the field – love helping people learn about plants and the healthy varieties we grow.

Spring ordering is underway for the trade industry! Review Loma Vista Nursery’s plant catalog for information and visit our website to learn about our values and best practices as a Midwest plant grower. For help with orders and plant-related questions, send an email to sales@lomavistanursery.com or call (785) 229-7200.