Fresh Picks For Your Garden: Exciting New Perennials in 2025
Posted by Annie Algren on Mar 27th 2025
Fresh Picks for Your Garden: Exciting New Perennials for 2025
As the seasons shift and we gear up for another growing year, there’s a buzz of excitement in the greenhouse as we welcome new additions to our perennial collection. From vibrant blooms to unique foliage, these fresh additions promise to bring stunning beauty and reliable performance to gardens of all sizes.
We are excited to share some of the most anticipated varieties of the year, handpicked for their unique qualities, and long-lasting appeal. Let's explore the incredible new perennial plants that will be taking center stage at the greenhouse this spring!
Hydrangea
We’re thrilled to introduce 3 exciting new hydrangea varieties guarenteed to steal the show!
Flowerfull Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescence)
Bold blooms and sturdy upright stems that won’t flop in the wind and rain. With two-to-three times more blooms per season than other smooth hydrangeas, FlowerFull® makes an outstanding focal point. Improved disease-resistance, low-maintenance and maturing at just three to four feet tall, it’s the perfect choice for small gardens or expansive landscapes!
Full sun to part shade. 3 - 4 feet tall and wide. Hardy to Zone 4.
Razzleberri Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)
An exceptionally sturdy, compact panicle hydrangea. Large white flowers last all summer long, turning bright pink in the fall for an extended season of beauty. The smaller size makes this a wonderful addition to shrub borders.
Full to part sun. 3 - 4 feet tall and wide. Hardy to Zone 4.
Image courtesy of Monrovia
Jetstream Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)
A dense, compact oakleaf hydrangea with a non-flopping habit. The lustrous dark green foliage is resistant to leaf spot and turns fantastic orange-red in autumn. Flowers, held high on strong stems, bloom in early summer and are a beautiful white that ages to pink.
Full sun to part shade. 5 - 6 feet tall, 4 - 5 feet wide. Hardy to Zone 5.
Japanese Maple
Whether you're a collector or a first-time gardener, these new Japanese maples are sure to become standout features in your landscape.
Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’
A vase-shaped, small tree with small, dainty, variegated (green and white) leaves with a light tinge of pink. In fall, the creamy margins become a blazing magenta.
Full sun to part shade. 4- 8 feet wide, 7 - 12 feet tall. Hardy to Zone 5
Acer palmatum ‘Pung Kil’
A moderately sized tree with long slender leaf lobes that emerge light red in spring and deepen to dark purple throughout the summer.
Full sun to part shade. 12 feet wide, 15 feet tall. Hardy to Zone 5
Seven-son Flower
Are you looking to add a special new specimen plant to your landscape? With fantastic, multi-season interest, Seven-Son Flower is it!. Be sure to plant near a spot you frequent to enjoy all the pollinators it attracts!
Tianshan® Seven-son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides)
A moderately sized tree with long slender leaf lobes that emerge light red in spring and deepen to dark purple throughout the summer.
Full sun to part shade. 5 - 7 feet wide, 8 - 12 feet tall. Hardy to Zone 5
Coneflower
Get excited for a few stunning new additions to the Echinacea family that will be sure to bring a touch of magic to your garden.
Coneflower (Echinacea) Sunmagic Series
A vibrant and versatile collection of coneflowers that bring bold, long-lasting color to your garden. Known for their large, daisy-like blooms, these varieties feature electric shades of orange, pink, and red.
Full to part sun. 8" - 24" tall and wide. Hardy to Zone 4.
Catmint
Our new Catmint cultivars combine the beloved traits of catmint with unique new features, offering vibrant foliage, striking blooms, and exceptional resilience.
Chartreuse on the Loose (Nepeta hybrid)
A striking, fast-growing herbaceous perennial known for its vibrant, chartreuse-colored foliage. This cultivar of catmint features aromatic, lime-green leaves that contrast beautifully with its tall, spiky clusters of small, lavender-blue flowers. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while being resistant to drought and pests.
Full sun. 8" - 10" tall, 20" - 24" wide. Hardy to Zone 3
Cat’s Pajamas Catmint (Nepeta hybrid)
A compact, low-growing variety known for its attractive, fragrant, silvery-green foliage and abundant lavender-blue flowers. This cultivar of catmint reaches a height of about 12-18 inches, making it ideal for borders, containers, or as a ground cover. It blooms profusely from late spring to summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies all while being drought tolerant and deer resistant.
Full sun. 12" - 14" tall, 18" - 20" wide. Hardy to Zone 3
Image courtesy of Proven Winners
Flowering Almond
This new addtion to our flowering tree line-up is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to landscapes and is sure to become a garden favorite.
Pink Almond (Prunus glandulosa)
A charming, compact shrub that adds a burst of beauty to any garden. Known for its delicate pink or white double blossoms in early spring, it creates a striking display before most other plants begin to bloom. This low-maintenance shrub features glossy, dark green leaves that turn a subtle yellow in the fall, offering year-round interest.
Full to partial sun. 4-5 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide. Hardy to Zone 4.
Shade Perennials
Have a spot in deep shade that could use a pop of texture and color? We are excited to offer an expanded selection of Toad Lily, Hellebore, and Hosta to brighten up your shade garden!
Tojen Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta)
A unique, shade loving perennial that adds color and beauty to late season borders and beds. This new variety features clusters of unspotted, orchid-lavender and white flowers with yellow throats.
Partial sun to full shade. 1 - 2 feet tall and wide. Hardy to Zone 4.
Autumn Glow Toad Lily (Tricyrtis formosana)
A unique variety with impressive leaf variegation that sets it off from others. Violet speckled blossoms appear from late summer into early fall. An excellent perennial for adding late season color to the shade garden.
Partial sun to full shade. 2 - 3 feet tall and wide. Hardy to Zone 4.
Ice N’ Roses Hellebore (Helleborus x glandorfensis)
This impressive new hybrid has perked up the traditional drooping flowers of hellebores with blooms facing outwards, and even upwards, to greet the spring. A delightful cool-season bloomer, a wonderful addition to lightly to deeply shaded beds.
Part Sun to shade. 1 - 2 feet tall and wide. Hardy to Zone 5.
Hosta
To know them is to love them! Hosta are made for the shade and with several new varieties to offer, you might need one of each!
- ‘Gooseberry Sundae'
- 'Green Patriot'
- 'Mini Skirt'
- 'Minuteman'
- 'Night Before Christmas'
- 'Rosedale Golden Goose'
- Shadowland 'Above the Clouds'
- Shadowland 'Hope Springs Eternal'
- Shadowland 'Miss Americana'
- 'Snake Eyes'
- 'Vulcan'
- 'World Cup'
- 'Wrinkle in Time'
'Gooseberry Sundae" Hosta | Photo courtesy of Monrovia
As always, our team is here to help you find the perfect plant for all the places! Visit us soon and discover more of the latest additions – we can’t wait to see how these new perennials will transform your outdoor oasis!
Happy gardening!