The Newest Plants Hitting The Market in 2023!

Charlotte Weidner | February 14, 2026

Pick a winner! Attention all plant fanatics! Every year there are scores of new plants hitting the market! And 2023 isn’t any different!

Maybe you have seen or read about some of these new favorites? Trade publications and local growers may be promoting some of these new garden additions, but when it comes time to plant – they are always gone!

Box stores only carry the old standbys, but they never seem to get the new plants that are being promoted. Luckily, Nature Hills has many new and exciting plant varieties, the hottest trending color flowers, space-saving dwarf varieties, and the latest reblooming plants in production right now! All waiting to be shipped right to your doorstep!

The Latest 2023 Plants at NatureHills.com!
Jump Into 2023 With NatureHills.com!

The Latest 2023 Plants at NatureHills.com!

There’s no line and no waiting for these exciting new plant offerings!

Leprechaun™ Arborvitae!

The sweet and petite Leprechaun™ Thuja are a fantastic addition to your landscape. Bright shamrock-green, these mid-sized columnar evergreens stay bright-green year round, without the bronzing many other Thuja display in the winter. Slow-growing and ultra-low-maintenance, these are perfect for containers and landscape privacy hedges alike! The natural pyramidal form tolerates heat and cold throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8!

EverBloom™ Dianthus!

A GardenChoice™ offering that features overwhelmingly beautiful Garden Pinks that don’t seem to stop blooming all growing season long, the EverBloom™ Dianthus line of plants has the family’s classic Carnation fragrance and semi-evergreen blue-green foliage! You’ll love the colors Nature Hills has for you to choose from!

Watermelon Ice - frosty blue-green foliage & long stems of watermelon & pink blooms
Plum Glory - big white, plum, violet tri-color blooms & deep blue-green foliage
Strawberry Tart - rosy pinks, hot pinks & strawberry blend with lighter eyes!

Enjoy the quarter-sized blooms with toothy petal edges and triple splashes of color with lighter eyes like a bullseye’s for your visiting pollinators!

Moonshadow™ Hibiscus!

The new moscheutos hardy Hibiscus will be your new garden favorite. Early to emerge from dormancy and early to flower, these dark-leaved Hibiscus bloom 3-4 weeks earlier than others on the market! The big tropical blooms have the typical tropical Hibiscus flowers with a smaller mature form! Growing from the roots each spring, these shrubs are root-hardy down to zone 5!

Rosita Hibiscus - Big rounded petals in baby pink & red-rose eyes radiate into light pink petals
Carmine Hibiscus - Bold deep carmine-red blooms are saturated through and through
Morello Hibiscus - Cherry red blooms are deeply saturated with ruffled petal edges

Another GardenChoice™ offering, these are long-lasting blooming plants that add an exotic flair to your landscape from summer until frost! Also featuring dense, compact branching and decreased seed set making them nearly seedless. Moonshadow™ Hibiscus are also highly tolerant and resistant to Japanese Beetles!

Hottest New Succulents!

Chick Charms® line of GIANTS Hardy Succulents is a colorful new line of year-round hardy Hens-n-Chicks (Sempervivum)! Each colorful rosette grows several inches wide and spreads to form dense mats with spilling, trailing and clumping symmetrical bundles of unique charm! Cold hardy down to zone 3 and up to zone 8 outdoors, your garden pots and planters, retaining walls, and Rock Gardens will gain impressive form and color all year long!

Choose from these exciting new color combinations!

Emerald Explosion PPAF Hardy Succulent - Burgundy & emerald green rosettes!
Copper Canyon PPAF Hardy Succulent - Coppery red & green concentric pointed foliage!
Gold Mine PPAF Hardy Succulent - Red & golden yellow rosettes!
Glacier Blue PPAF Hardy Succulent - Frosty blue-green & burgundy foliage

Featuring exemplary colors, intriguing symmetrical form and boasting superb cold-hardiness, these easy-to-grow Succulents will add that finishing touch of elegance to your garden's xeric locations without sacrificing space!

Two Fantastic New Hydrangeas!

It’s so difficult to pick just one, so the number one spot on our Newest Plants for 2023 are including both the newest Hydrangea bush options! The Endless Summer® Pop Star® Hydrangea is a gorgeous lacecap Hydrangea that can be either pink or blue depending on your soil's pH. This Bigleaf Hydrangea has the family's big quilted and texted foliage, strong stems for fresh and dried floral arrangements, and extreme cold-hardiness (zones 4-9)! All this in an18-36 inch tall and wide, rounded form!

The other newest Hydrangea is one Nature Hills had a hand in naming! The French Manicure™ Panicle Hydrangea bush is a gorgeous fluffy and flouncy white bloom that ages to a deepening rosy pink as the season progresses! Growing into a rounded 4-5 feet in height and width, these are incredible pollinator and cut flower blooms and are very easy to grow! Thriving in both sun and part shade, these are also very cold-hardy shrubs down to USDA zones 3 through 8.

Jump Into 2023 With NatureHills.com!

Don’t wait to start looking for your new favorites and get them bought now before the spring rush when they will be sold out. Our newest plants are always the ones to sell out first!

Reserve these and many more fantastic new offerings available to bring your landscape into the new year! Check out Nature Hills' shipping schedule and information. Rest assured that we’ll take care of your order at the nursery and ship it out to you at the proper planting time based on your Hardiness Zone!

We guarantee that every plant we ship is of the finest quality and that your order will be carefully handled and shipped to ensure that you receive a healthy product!

Happy Planting!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which new plants hitting the market in 2023 are worth trying in a home garden?

Nature Hills offers several exciting new plants for 2023 that are well worth adding to your home garden. The Leprechaun Arborvitae is a slow-growing columnar evergreen that stays bright green year-round and thrives in zones 5 to 8, making it ideal for containers or privacy hedges. EverBloom Dianthus delivers continuous blooms all season long in stunning color combinations like Watermelon Ice and Plum Glory, while the Moonshadow Hibiscus stands out by emerging and flowering 3 to 4 weeks earlier than other hardy Hibiscus varieties, with root hardiness down to zone 5. Visit naturehills.com to browse the full 2023 lineup and get these in-demand varieties shipped directly to your door before they sell out.

How do I know if a newly released plant will survive in my USDA hardiness zone?

Each new plant variety sold at Nature Hills includes specific USDA hardiness zone information so you can quickly confirm compatibility with your local climate before purchasing. For example, the Leprechaun Arborvitae thrives in zones 5 to 8, while the Moonshadow Hibiscus is root-hardy down to zone 5. If you are unsure of your zone, visit the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map online, then cross-reference that information with the plant details listed on each Nature Hills product page before adding it to your cart.

Can crepe myrtles be grown in a shrub form rather than as a tree?

Crape myrtles are naturally versatile and can absolutely be grown as multi-stemmed shrubs rather than trees, depending on the variety you select. Dwarf and compact varieties typically stay between 3 and 6 feet tall, making them ideal for borders, foundation plantings, and containers, while standard varieties can be pruned and shaped to maintain a shrub-like form. Most crape myrtles thrive in USDA zones 6 through 9 and bloom from summer into fall. Browse Nature Hills' selection of crape myrtle varieties to find the right size and form for your landscape needs.

Do ranunculus come back every year or do they need to be replanted each season?

Ranunculus are technically perennials in warm climates (USDA zones 8-10), where the corms can stay in the ground year-round and return each spring. In colder zones, the corms must be dug up after foliage dies back in summer, stored in a cool and dry location over winter, and replanted in early spring. If you are in a colder zone, plan to lift your corms in late summer, let them dry for a few days, and store them in a paper bag with peat moss until replanting time in March or April.

How long does a snowball bush stay in bloom?

Snowball bushes (Viburnum opulus or V. macrocephalum) typically bloom for 2 to 4 weeks in spring, usually between April and May depending on your climate and USDA growing zone. The large, globe-shaped flower clusters emerge green, transition to bright white, and then fade to a pinkish hue before dropping. To extend your enjoyment of the blooms, plant your snowball bush in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade, and browse Nature Hills' selection to find the variety best suited to your growing zone.

How large can a hibiscus tree get at full maturity?

The Moonshadow Hibiscus is a compact, root-hardy perennial shrub that offers the big tropical blooms you love in a smaller mature form than traditional hardy Hibiscus. It grows back from the roots each spring and is cold-hardy down to zone 5, making it a reliable performer across a wide range of climates. For exact size specifications and the best variety to fit your space, visit NatureHills.com to find the right Hibiscus for your garden.

How do gladiolus spread over time in a garden bed?

Gladiolus spread in garden beds primarily through the natural multiplication of corms, with each original corm producing several smaller cormels around its base each growing season. Over time, these clusters can become crowded, which reduces bloom size and quality. Every 2 to 3 years, dig up the corms in fall after the first frost, separate the offsets, and replant the largest corms (at least 1.5 inches in diameter) the following spring for the best flowering performance.

How far from the house should a redbud tree be planted?

Redbud trees should generally be planted at least 15 feet from your home's foundation to allow adequate room for their mature spread, which typically ranges from 25 to 35 feet wide depending on the variety. Smaller dwarf varieties can be positioned closer, around 8 to 10 feet from structures. Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade, and be sure to account for overhead utility lines as well as proximity to driveways and sidewalks. Choose your planting site carefully before you dig, and check Nature Hills for the specific mature size details of your chosen redbud variety to plan accordingly.

How do I care for a mock orange bush to keep it healthy and blooming?

Mock orange (Philadelphus) thrives in USDA zones 4-8 and performs best when planted in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil. Prune stems immediately after flowering in late spring or early summer, since the plant blooms on old wood and cutting too late will remove next year's buds. Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Keep the root zone consistently moist during the first growing season to establish strong roots, then water deeply but infrequently once the shrub is established.

How do I choose between new plant introductions when I only have limited space in my garden?

For limited spaces, prioritize compact or dwarf varieties that deliver big impact without overtaking your garden. The Leprechaun Arborvitae, for example, is a slow-growing columnar evergreen perfectly suited for containers or tight spots in zones 5 to 8, while the EverBloom Dianthus offers season-long color in a low-growing, manageable form. Consider plants that work double duty, like reblooming varieties or those with ornamental foliage alongside showy flowers, so every square foot earns its keep. Browse the new 2023 introductions at NatureHills.com, filter by mature plant size, and select varieties that match both your available space and your USDA hardiness zone for the best results.