Our Plants

Hamamelis × intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’, a hybrid witch hazel, is valued for its bright yellow, ribbon-like flowers that appear in late winter when little else is in bloom. A cross between the Japanese and Chinese witch hazels, this cultivar was selected at the Arnold Arboretum for its abundant flowering, strong fragrance, and reliable performance. The spidery blooms unfurl on bare branches during the coldest months, often persisting through frost and light snow. In autumn, the foliage turns a clear golden yellow, extending its season of interest. Hardy and adaptable, ‘Arnold Promise’ is an excellent choice for  landscape, where it provides welcome color, fragrance, and early nectar for emerging pollinators at a time when floral resources are scarce.  

Oriental Trumpet lilies often referred to as OT hybrids, are the result of crossing Oriental lilies with Trumpet (Lilium) species. This combination blends the large, fragrant blooms of Oriental lilies with the height, strength, and classic flower form of Trumpet lilies.  These vigorous plants typically grow 4 to 6 feet tall and, under ideal conditions, can reach 6 to 8 feet, earning some varieties the nickname “tree lilies.” Their strong stems support very large, outward-facing or slightly pendant blooms in shades of white, cream, pink, yellow, apricot, and bi-color blends. OT lilies bloom in mid- to late summer, extending the season after Asiatic and often alongside late Oriental hybrids. They are highly fragrant, making them excellent choices for garden impact and cut flower arrangements.