Dwarf/Small Growing Plants

Buy Ivory Halo® Variegated Dogwood online. Ivory Halo® Variegated Dogwood is known for its red-colored branching, variegated foliage and compact growth habit. It is a dwarf red twig shrub dogwood that has beautiful green and white foliage that cover the plant. It has all season interest and is a sight to see in winter as it stands out in any landscape!

Buy Kristin Lipka's Variegated Weeping Kousa Dogwood online. An excellent weeping dogwood cultivar! Not only is it weeping, but it also produces beautifully variegated leaves, showing dark green centers with creamy white margins. White flowers are produced in spring. In fall, the variegated leaves turn shades of red and pink. Introduced by Robert Lipka and named after his daughter in 2002.

Buy Jet Streams™ Dwarf Pampas Grass online. A selection of compact ornamental grass has beautiful ivory plumes displayed in the fall over a compact clumping grass. A great choice for smaller gardens and low maintenance landscapes.

Buy Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Looking to add a unique, eye-catching element to your garden? Meet Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar, a standout addition to any dwarf conifer collection! With its rounded, multi-branched shoots adorned with bright green needles, this evergreen beauty is sure to impress.

Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar produces masses of decorative buds on each tip, creating a full and well-rounded treasure. The vibrant gold-green outer buds provide an added layer of texture, giving this Japanese cedar an extra dimension of appeal.

Perfect for garden enthusiasts, Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar selection boasts an energetic, whip-like stem pattern that extends in an irregular yet charming fashion. Its medium green foliage graces the plant, which was initially discovered as a witches' broom on a Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' specimen in the Netherlands.

Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar thrives in sun to part shade, requiring decent soil and moderate water. It adds unique texture to your garden and appreciates protection from both desiccating cold winds and harsh winter conditions.

Add this highly textural, evergreen delight to your garden and watch it become a cherished favorite!

Buy Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar is a standout addition to any garden! This compact conifer boasts a small globe shape with coarse texture, thanks to its awl-like bright yellow foliage. Perfectly suited for rock gardens, as it provides a stunning splash of color year-round.

Discovered by Don W. Hatch Nursery in the United Kingdom, Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar showcases light green foliage tipped in bright butter-yellow, creating a striking visual appeal. Its vibrant colors and unique form make it an excellent choice for adding contrast and interest to your garden landscape. Despite its bright, light-colored foliage, this hardy plant is sun-tolerant and thrives in full sun to partial shade.

To ensure the best growth, plant Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar in well-drained soil. This adaptable conifer is not only easy to care for but also rewards you with an ever-changing display of colors throughout the seasons.

Enhance your garden's beauty and charm with Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar, a delightful gem that promises to captivate and inspire!

Buy Koshyi Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Koshyi Dwarf Japanese Cedar is a superb selection of Cryptomeria that retains a beautiful dense mounding habit that needs very little maintenance. You can enjoy it as a single specimen or in a group as a filler. Its fine-textured foliage breaks up the bold effects of large-leaved plants. Foliage turns a wonderful rusty red in winter.

Buy Twinkle Toes Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Twinkle Toes Dwarf Japanese Cedar is a vibrant and eye-catching addition to any garden! An introduction by Iseli Nursery as a sport of Tansu Dwarf Japanese Cedar, this dense dwarf conifer showcases bright yellow new growth in early spring, which creates a stunning contrast against the mature green foliage, giving the appearance of twinkling lights. As the season progresses, the new growth softens to a light green, maintaining its enchanting effect.

This charming Japanese cedar features an irregular upright mound shape, making it a delightful addition to rock gardens or other landscape settings. For best results, provide some protection from the hot afternoon sun to keep its vibrant colors shining.

Enhance your garden with the introduction by Iseli Nursery and enjoy its bright, twinkling growth and distinctive appearance all season long!

Shorty Leyland Cypress is everything gardeners love about Leylands—just without the towering size. This compact selection grows slowly and stays naturally tight, creating a handsome column of soft, bright green foliage with subtle blue undertones. Ideal for southern landscapes and warm climates, Shorty maintains excellent vigor even in heat and humidity, making it a dependable structural plant year-round.

Thanks to its controlled growth rate, Shorty reaches an estimated 5 feet in its first six years, allowing it to fit comfortably into smaller landscapes where full-sized Leylands would overwhelm. Its dense, upright habit looks impressive even without pruning, offering an easy, evergreen presence in foundation plantings, mixed beds, or as a single accent. For gardeners desiring a crisp, clean hedge line, a light yearly trim is all it takes to maintain a refined, formal look.

Drought tolerant once established and adaptable to many well-drained soils, Shorty Leyland Cypress is both tough and versatile. Whether you're looking for a compact privacy screen, a durable backdrop for flowering shrubs, or a modern evergreen column for architectural contrast, this dwarf Leyland delivers dependable performance in a beautifully manageable package.

Buy Whetman® American Pie® Georgia Peach Pie Dianthus online. Whetman® American Pie® Georgia Peach Pie Dianthus is a medium to low-growing dianthus that features large flowers that are peachy-pink in color with dark pink eyes. Deadheading will encourage reblooming which is sure to delight all of the butterflies and bees!

Buy Jurassic Gold Fern online. If you're looking for something that is going to brighten up your shady landscape, look no further than Jurassic Gold Fern. It's new growth is an absolute thrill to see, as it is produced in golden orange that fades to bright yellow, and eventually darkening to green. These bright leaves are contrasted by green stems. Somewhat slow growing, it can be beneficial to plant in groups of 3 or more to help fill in and give a fuller appearance in the shade garden.

Buy Cone-fections™ Sweet Chili Coneflower online. This amazing coneflower will have lots of pollinators swarming all throughout the summer! Cone-fections™ Sweet Chili Coneflower is a shorter version of 'Hot Papaya' and can have up to 4" flowers. These huge blooms are dark raspberry-red, and have darker red cones. These flowers will be perched on top of dark green leaves.

Buy Butterfly™ Rainbow Marcella Coneflower online. Butterfly™ Rainbow Marcella Coneflower is an outstanding compact cultivar that is covered in color from early summer till frost. It's growth habit makes it ideal for borders and mass plantings in front of larger perennials and shrubs.

Buy Kismet® Pink Lemonade Coneflower online. Kismet® Pink Lemonade Coneflower is highly unique, and a great introduction from Terra Nova® Nurseries. It has all the best features of the other Kismet® cultivars, as well as a rounded, compact growth habit, and long lasting, bi-color blooms that are an extremely unusual shade of pink with lemonade colored petal tips.

Buy Kismet® Yellow Coneflower online. Kismet® Yellow Coneflower is stunning in any sun garden because of its known long term bloom time and the sheer plethora of blooms. All of this awesomeness is in addition to bright yellow blooms with great bloom size on an upright, compact growth habit. It continues to bloom from early summer until frost.

Buy Octopus Pineapple Lily online. An extremely dwarf pineapple lily that is native to the mountainous Pretoria regions of Africa. Featuring pineapple-like burgundy freckled leaves that produce short spikes of greenish tinted speckled flowers, this full sun loving plant is going to look amazing in your garden!

Buy Rudy Haag Dwarf Burning Bush online. A compact, slow growing deciduous shrub with a truly dwarf habit. Dark green leaves turn a blazing red in fall. Selected at the Bernheim Arboretum in Kentucky. Excellent as a background, screen, hedge, or accent plant.

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Buy Harlequin Wintercreeper Euonymus online. The beautiful groundcover euonymus has variegation unlike any other euonymus we've seen. Instead of distinct separations between the margins and center of the leaves, this cultivar will be splashed and streaked with white, creating an amazing standout in the sunny landscape. Like other E. fortunei cultivars, this variety is evergreen. It's great planting in masses!

Buy Sandrode Dwarf European Beech online. Sandrode Dwarf European Beech is a compact and charming addition perfect for miniature gardens and bonsai enthusiasts! This Dutch cultivar of F. sylvatica features beautifully cut, rounded leaf edges that provide a pleasing texture to its medium green elliptical foliage. Sandrode Dwarf European Beech offers an elegant tree form in even the smallest spaces.

This tree showcases wavy leaf edges and maintains a lovely texture throughout the seasons. Despite its delicate appearance, Sandrode Dwarf European Beech is hardy and can thrive in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Its slow-growing nature makes it an excellent selection for bonsai or fairy gardens.

One of the highlights of Sandrode Dwarf European Beech is its stunning autumn transformation, when the foliage turns a vibrant golden yellow, adding a touch of seasonal color to your garden. Its architectural shape and hardy nature make it a versatile and captivating choice for garden enthusiasts.

Enhance your garden with Sandrode Dwarf European Beech and enjoy its delightful texture, compact form, and beautiful seasonal color, all while providing a sophisticated touch to your outdoor space!

Buy Fire Storm Geum online. Has twice the flower power with half the plant size as many other geums. This vigorous, compact and long blooming plant is easy to grow in almost any garden. Sensational!

Buy Crispin's Jaded Jester Variegated Ginkgo online. This male (non-fruiting) cultivar of variegated G. biloba was discovered by Crispin Silva as a witch's broom mutation on his 'Jagged Jester' specimen. New growth appears with streaks of yellow mixed with green before turning yellow in fall. Its growth habit appears to be very short and stubby, making it a very unique specimen tree in the sunny landscape!

Buy Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo online. The compact, bushy Mariken Ginkgo was discovered in 1995 as a witch's broom growing out of a ginkgo in the Netherlands. It has proven an excellent find, descended with the unique history of the species, with the same fan-shaped green leaves that turn bright yellow in fall. But 'Mariken' stays very small, its thick, spreading branches loaded with a dense arrangement of foliage. The slow-growing, deciduous conifer makes a high-interest architectural feature, a flat, rounded, form, and great for a small garden.

Buy Athena Gold™ False Sunflower online. Brighten your garden with the radiant charm of Athena Gold™ False Sunflower, a compact Heliopsis that bursts with vibrant, sunny yellow blooms. Each flower is densely packed with petals, ensuring long-lasting individual blooms that add a cheerful glow to the front or middle of borders. This pollinator-friendly perennial is a magnet for butterflies and bees, making it a lively and colorful addition to any sunny landscape.

With its bushy, well-branched form and glossy, deep green, triangular leaves, Athena Gold™ False Sunflower is a versatile workhorse that thrives in full sun with minimal care. Unlike taller traditional false sunflowers, this compact variety fits perfectly in smaller spaces or as a stunning cut flower for vibrant indoor arrangements. Its robust structure and extended bloom time make it an effortless choice for gardeners seeking reliable beauty and durability.

Elevate your outdoor space with the sunny elegance of Athena Gold™ False Sunflower. Its vivid blooms and pollinator appeal create a dynamic display that lasts through the season, while its low-maintenance nature ensures lasting impact.

Buy Sole Scuro False Sunflower online. Sole Scuro False Sunflower is a striking perennial that delivers months of vibrant color to the garden. In Italian, sole (pronounced so-lay) means "sun", and scuro (pronounced skoo-row) means "dark". Its bold, daisy-like blooms in rich shades of golden yellow and warm orange stand out beautifully against the plant's deep green foliage, having this stunning perennial truly live up to its name. Compact and upright in form, it brings a cheerful, eye-catching presence from early summer well into fall, making it a dependable source of seasonal brightness.

Sole Scuro False Sunflower is a sport of the hardy North American native and is as tough as it is beautiful. With sturdy, erect stems and lance-shaped leaves, it thrives in full sun and withstands a variety of garden conditions. Throughout the summer, it produces an abundance of blooms that attract a steady stream of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding lively movement and ecological value to your landscape.

Perfect for borders, mixed beds, or pollinator gardens, Sole Scuro False Sunflower offers both visual appeal and low-maintenance performance. Its long-lasting flowers and robust nature make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, colorful perennial that will return year after year with minimal care.

Buy Royal Heritage Lenten Rose online. Is a strain developed over many years by the noted plantsman John Elsley. They have long-lasting, cup-shaped flowers in a range of colors that includes shades of purple, pink, green, white, and near black, all with a contrasting center of yellow stamens. Bloom begins in winter or very early spring and continues for several weeks. Foliage is a leathery dark green that persists well into winter.

Buy Dolce® Glazed and Infused Coral Bells online. Transform your garden with the shimmering elegance of Dolce® Glazed and Infused Coral Bells, a stunning Heuchera cultivar that dazzles with its large, silver leaves adorned with bold charcoal-black veins and gently ruffled edges. Forming a dense, mounding habit, this perennial thrives in shade, making it a versatile star for the shady landscape. In early summer, vibrant rose-pink flower scapes rise above the foliage, delivering an exceptionally floriferous display that requires no vernalization, ensuring a vibrant show even in milder climates.

Compared to its Dolce® Silver Gumdrop Coral Bells, Dolce® Glazed and Infused Coral Bells boasts a taller, more robust mound and larger leaves, perfect for edging paths or accenting mixed borders. Its adaptability shines in well-drained soils, with a preference for filtered sun or shade in warmer southern zones to ensure year-round resilience. This low-maintenance gem blends seamlessly with other perennials, offering effortless beauty and durability that gardeners of all levels will appreciate.

Elevate your outdoor space with the radiant charm of Dolce® Glazed and Infused Coral Bells, a must-have for creating a sophisticated, pollinator-friendly garden. Its striking foliage and vibrant blooms make it ideal for fresh bouquets, adding a touch of elegance indoors and out. Order now and let this versatile perennial bring its silvery sparkle and long-lasting appeal to your landscape, transforming any space into a stunning, carefree oasis!

Buy Petite Pink Flamingo™ Dwarf Althea online. Petite Pink Flamingo™ Dwarf Althea is a stunning seedless Hibiscus syriacus that transforms any garden or patio with effortless elegance. This remarkable variety boasts vibrant, large pink blooms that burst into a captivating display, self-cleaning to keep your space tidy with minimal upkeep. Perfect for both novice and seasoned gardeners, its compact size fits beautifully into sunny landscapes, making it a versatile choice for any outdoor setting.

Unlike other hibiscus cultivars that often suffer from pale, lackluster foliage, Petite Pink Flamingo™ Dwarf Althea shines with rich, deep green leaves that emerge early, signaling the start of a long-lasting growing season. Its vigorous, upright growth ensures a robust structure that stands tall and proud, creating a focal point in any garden. Developed through meticulous breeding at Oregon State University, this hibiscus guarantees top-tier performance, blending durability with breathtaking beauty.

Elevate your outdoor space with Petite Pink Flamingo™ Dwarf Althea, a low-maintenance gem that delivers high-impact visual appeal. Whether you're enhancing a cozy balcony or a sprawling backyard, this variety's vibrant pink blooms and lush foliage promise to captivate and impress.

Buy New Old Yella Dwarf Fleming Hardy Hibiscus online. 'New Old Yella' is a big improvement on 'Old Yella' because it is half the size! It's blooms emerge a faint creamy yellow and then fade to creamy white. It is so compact that its leaves are also a small green maple leaf shape. Note: Hardy hibiscus will die back to the ground every winter and emerge from the ground in late spring.