 | Plant #1 - Mukdenia rossii Crimson Fans |
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(=‘Karasuba’) A distant cousin to Coral Bells, this is a woodland treasure native to China. It forms a low mound of large, bold maple-shaped leaves, bronze-green in spring, later becoming deep green with stunning crimson tips. Small white bell-shaped flowers appear in spring before the leaves. Must have an evenly moist, rich woodland soil. Deciduous in winter. Clumps slowly spread to form a small patch, which may be divided carefu...
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| Plant #2 - Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ |
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This hybrid Coral Bells selection is a terrific choice for adding a touch of colour towards the front of border. The maple-shaped leaves vary in shade from amber to peachy bronze, forming a sturdy evergreen mound. Taller sprays of brownish flowers appear in late spring. Plants may tolerate full sun in cool summer regions. Excellent in the border, for edging, or in tubs and mixed containers. Trim off any withered or tired-looking leaves in spr...
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| Plant #4 - Hosta ‘June’ |
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Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This medium-sized specimen selection has bright yellow leaves with a streaky blue-green margin. Pale lilac flowers appear in July. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be remove...
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| Plant #5 - Filipendula ‘Kahome’ |
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A unique dwarf selection of Meadowsweet, with a mounding habit. Feathery plumes of flowers are in a gorgeous rosy-pink shade, held above a low mound of ferny leaves. Especially useful in moist areas, even growing well at the waterside. Watch out for powdery mildew in early summer. Adapts well to containers. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring.
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| Plant #6 - Athyrium niponicum var. pictum |
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One of the easiest and most rewarding hardy ferns, this delightful selection performs well in any rich, evenly moist soil. It forms a compact clump of fronds, dark green in colour, overlaid in olive and silvery-pewter, with contrasting burgundy stems. Terrific for edging the shade border, in the rock garden, on in mixed containers. Deciduous. Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants are easily divided in spring...
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| Plant #7 - Asarum europaeum |
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This is a first-rate groundcover plant for shady areas, much sought after by gardeners, and seldom in good supply. It will slowly form a solid patch of glossy, dark green rounded leaves, which remain evergreen in mild winter regions. Brownish flowers are insignificant, hiding underneath the foliage. Use this in small areas, since the plants take a few years to establish. Combines well with miniature Hosta, primroses and low-growing ferns. Onc...
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| Plant #8 - Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ |
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Selected as the 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. One of the most gorgeous of ornamental grasses, also one of the few that prefers shady sites. This forms a low mound of arching stems, with cascading layers of narrow leaves striped with bright yellow and green. The graceful effect is similar to a dwarf bamboo but without any invasive tendencies. Clumps are slow to grow, but eventually makes a spectacular border edging. Combines beautif...
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| Plant #9 - Geranium ‘Rozanne’ |
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Selected as the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. This is one of the best recent Cranesbill introduction, excellent for long-season display and leagues better than older garden forms such as ‘Johnson’s Blue’. It forms a midsized mound of deeply-cut green leaves, bearing loose clusters of bright vio...
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| Plant #10 - Paeonia tenuifolia ‘Plena’ |
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Fernleaf Peonies are very special and unique specimens, a must for the perennial collector. This selection forms a low, bushy mound of very finely divided green leaves, bearing small double crimson-red flowers that seem to float above the foliage. Perfect for edging or in a sunny rock garden. Flowers appear earlier than the more common hybrid Garden Peonies. Plants may go summer dormant in warm regions, especially the first season or two. Peo...
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