A particularly fine form of this species which is found in mountainous regions of W. China where it forms low, slow spreading evergreen clumps of stems bearing wavy-edged leaves, while spotted green/white axillary flowers result in purple berries in autumn. Named for long time Wisconsin friend possessing the perkiest of positive energy, Pamela stands tall on sturdy stems to 4' carrying large, mid season heads of soft lavender flowers with a caress of blue. Full sun, draining soils while enjoying some summer water when you feel like it. It's called Boquila trifoliolata, and it lives in the temperate rain forests of Chile and Argentina. A magnificent and hardy species for the PNW. Full sun, adequate moisture. A yet-to-be identified species of 'Cimicifuga', now Actaea, from Hubei province in 2014, possessing distinctive cut foliage and flowering stems to 5', brandishing pretty white spikes of fragrant flowers atop willowy stem in late summer. Seedlings raised from a rare pink flowered form of one of the most acceptable and inexplicably rare species of Viburnum, with bold rounded foliage and large lacy heads of (pink) flowers opening in February. A 2013 collection from N. Myanmar, tropical (Schefflera) arbicolon look-alike has proven to be astoundingly hardy, taking high teens without damage in light shade. Extremely rare. Privacy Policy Full sun and well drained soils. Shared with me by Jimmy Blake, a perfectly hardy Begonia without a cultivar or species name, possessing platinum striped, burgundy palmate foliage creating lusty mounds to 15 x 15, hardy in humus rich, evenly moist soils in partial shade. The endearing and beautiful 'aspera' from Japan, forming low mounds of felted foliage and lovely heads of lavender/white flowers opening from distinctive globular buds in mid to late summer. Collected with compatriots Johnson and McMahan, this very hardy and vigorous species forms a relatively vigorous 6 carpet of small, handsomely glossy foliage and sprays of pretty light pink flowers rising above in mid to late summer, for light shade in humusy, evenly moist soils; some overhead protection suggested below zone 8 or mulch with sawdust. Hardy and handsome, this species from E. Nepal with the Wynn-Jones and Jamaica Kincaid in 2002, with relatively large leaves beautiully marbled with silver and pretty white flowers in late summer. Best cultivated in partial shade and provided some overstory protection, in cool humusy soils. From NE Sichuan in 2008, an extraordinary species in fruit, with very large golden haired globular tufts appearing after handsome fleshy yellow bells. Of course you must first know what Helwingia is. A native to the parched hills of Spain and Morocco, this forms a tough, somewhat sprawling shrub to 5', brandishing felted gray-green foliage and whorls of purple/pink flowers at each leaf axil. Excellent in combination with any fern species of similar height and vigor, i.e. Handsome, stable, colorful and carefree foliage along stems to 1.5', slowly spreading colonies and with axillary bells of white/green tinged flowers in early spring. The flowers of this dioecious genus are formed in axillary racemes in spring with blue fruit resulting on female plants. Perhaps the most exciting new Hydrangea to come on the scene in decades. Consider this gem for a trough or container to be kept perfectly dry in the winter. A much more narrow form of the holly leaved Osmanthus, producing an erect specimen to 10' with less girth than the normal species, Holly-like evergreen leaves (that do not bite) and white fragrant flowers in autumn. Racemes of white flowers appear on willowy stems to 15 followed by very pretty glistening black fruit held throughout autumn. Bright, evenly moist sites. A Windcliff hybrid selection that represents one of the most structurally imposing Epimediums we have grown, with evergreen foliage rising to 3, with jet streams of tiny white flowers ( showing E. stellulatum influence ) even taller. Boquila is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to temperate forests of central and southern Chile and Argentina. A dwarf evergreen, suckering shrublet collected by seed in Hubei Province in 2014, with dark, glossy evergeen foliage and fragrant, apetalous flowers of white in mid winter. 2011 Guizhou Province Hinkley collection these are seedlings of wild origin. Collections of this species made in S. Korea in 1993 when I did not fully realize what a beguiling creature this is, with maple like leaves forming low mounds and airy sprays of white in late winter on stems to 1', for full sun or light shade in moist to evenly moist soils. Full sun, draining soils. Full sun is best with rich compost and even moisture, On an insidiously cold wet day at Mayodia Pass,collect'n remembered for having to extract a leech from Leonard Foltz's lip right after he had eaten a chocolate bar. A rare beauty in our landscapes. Low, tight mounds of white fading to pink flowers in early summer on partially evergreen sub-shrubby frames to 10. From Hunan Province in 2015, on the Mangshan, a relatively small evergreen species with glossy green foliage (this form NOT with an undersurface of golden indumentum) and a copious quantity of lovely white cups in early spring, on a somewhat rounded tree to 20', taller over time. mirabile DH 16083. An easily pruned or sculpted species still providing a plethora of starry white, yellow stamened flowers in early spring. Left and right photos show fraud (red) and host (blue) leafs. A rare but surprisingly hardy evergreen Hamamelid from the Fan Xi Phan in northern Vietnam, producing stunning flowers of red in autumn amidst highly varnished green foliage along a framework less than 15'. Though we are not certain these will retain the white flowers, they are exhibiting the same strength in character. Drainage is key, keeping this plant away from copious moisture during the winter months but providing some during the growing season. Light shade w/ means to climb,doesnt adhere to tree trunks. The rarest of Torreya, significant as most in the small genus are very scarce in the wild, this from SE Provinces of China. Collected in N. Vietnam 2008 initially as Loropetalum subcordatum, enjoying a briefly a new genus (Uocodendron whartonii). chinensis HWJ 1006 (male). Don't get your tripod ready yet; this may take as long as 15 years before the first blossom, but worth every minute of the wait. Ideal as a candidate for containers; will need protection from overly damp soils during PNW winters. Spreading ephemeral carpets of finely textured foliage sporting a pretty display of soft yellow flowers in March. Hinkley, et al, E. Nepal. Silvery highlights on deep green foliage creates a shimmering effect in shady, woodland gardens. Perfectly hardy in the PNW; full sun, draining but evenly moist soils. Light to Medium shade is best, in nearly any draining soils with even moisture in spring. Though from hot, very temperate conditions near remote Anini in NE India, collected by seed in 2019, it is showing perfect hardiness in the PNW, with extremely large lavender/blue flowers in profusion beginning in August. A stunning mayapple from China and Taiwan with broad peltate glistening green foliage and clusters of red flowers hidden beneath in spring, followed by crops of inedible apples. The real McCoy, representing original collections of this species from above Trabzon in NE Turkey in 2000, growing in a rocky rubble in full sun. Over wintered unprotected in a mild winter. Flip-flopping between the genus of avocado (Persea) and Machillus, this handsome evergreen tree to 40' sports stunning narrow evergreen foliage offering a distinctive texture and small green/yellow flowers in spring resulting in crops of fruit on female specimens if a male is within shouting distance. From N. Myanmar in 2013 at significant altitude, for full sun or light shade in evenly moist soils. Handsome red fruit formed on female species; this dude makes that happen. From Emei Shan, Sichuan Province in 1996, comes this polite, spreading evergreen groundcover with high voltage chartreuse flowers produced slightly above rosettes of matte-green in early spring, best in shade and soils slightly wetter than moist. Allow to self sow. A Robert Page introduction of this cultifar named for an auteur of the Northern Ballet Theatrie in Leeds, it possessing a long flurry of small white, purple blotched flowers, the smallest infact of any of the blotched flower species or hybrid selections, very Halimium in appearance and requiring the same requirements of full sun and draining soils. Light shade, even moisture. Still one of my favorite roses after growing so many, this rambler with apricot buds opening to large double yellow flowers assorts well, and still, with Solanum crispum Glesnevin, with which it was planted at Heronswood in 1988, after admiring the same composition in the garden of Kevin Nicolay- late celebrated botanical artist. Moderately vigorous, easily kept within bounds by judicious pruning. From the remarkable slopes of Juidaoxiang in E. Hubei, a very common species in a flora with much influence from Korea and Japan. A stunner, as is Maria's daughter, with large heads of pendulous, flaring bells and deep purple blue floral bases giving way to lighter lavender towards the tips. This is a smallish shrub, shared with us by Nori and Sandra Pope of Hadspen House years ago, and remains one of the most asked about roses in the garden. Boquila trifoliolata. Easy, adaptable, charming. A restricted and highly regarded species from S. Korea collected by Hinkley on Chiri-San in 1993, forming dense, non-spreading low-ish clumps of light green, pinnate foliage and elegant nodding frilly pink heads of flowers on stems to 18 for a long time in early summer. After three decades of late summer 'Naked Lady' pink tubular flowers atop 2' stems arising from the ground without foliage, Im finally a believer. With large open heads of large, slightly nodding flowers, sky blue on tall stems to 3 ft, this has been a favorite of countless visitors to the garden in early to mid July, and named for one of the strongest and lovelliest women we have had the pleasure to call our friend. Best in bright conditions and fertile, evenly moist soils. The vine is called the Boquila trifoliolata and is native to Chile and Argentina. The subtle, endearing, near heartbreaking charm of a fully double Hydrangea involucrata. A classic among Crocosmia selections with one of the largest flowers, flaring, outward pointing glaring orange-purple center stained blossom on scapes to 2.5' from deciduous strappy leaves makes a polite clump to 2'. Full sun or light shade in evenly moist, draining soils. Sean Hogan's exceptional selection of this astoundingly garden worthy species quickly forming stout stumps carrying rounded heads of lovely blue foliage, rarely in the PNW, late summer panicles to 3.5 ft of creamy white flowers. For full sun and sharply drained soils; a decidedly long-lived species under rather mean conditions. Heloniopsis orientalis var. RHS awarded this an AGM. A polite spreader, to 3' in 15 years; it does go entirely summer dormant in early June. One cannot improve upon this species. For the gardener who has everything, a rare Hamamelid comemorates both Ernest 'Chinese' Wilson and Augustine Henryi, creating a vase shaped tall shrub to 20' in many years with axillary 'Witch Hazel'-like flowers to witch (get it?) Site in full sun and draining soils; perfectly drought tolerant when fully established. Whorled leaves top stems to 2.5' while purple stained-glass spathes appear below the foliage on short stems adherred to the leaf stem. 63,852 used cars for sale from Provence-Alpes-Cte d'Azur. Outstanding vigorous clones raised by seed at Heronswood, housing genes of B. omeiensis and B. crassifolia. 1 /5. This species appreciates a high pH, so generous applications of lime during the rainy months is recommended. Excellent as a container plant, which will become quite sizable over time, to 3', or planted in a protected, bright position in sharply draining soils. It's a woody vine and looks like some people have seeds for sale in the UK, although that seems open to debate. A sturdy and dependable species for 4 seasons of interest. Its identity long gone, growing at Heronswood for countless years as Single Pink Woodland, now and forever remains thus, with very pretty foliage and large cups produced in early spring. B. trifoliolata uma trepadeira perene comum que cresce em moitas de at 6 metros de altura. Thus far hardy in Heronswood woodland where we mulch with sawdust in fall . The most indispensable and certainly most fragrant winter flowering evergreen species for protected sites in the PNW, lending its beguiling perfume to the January and February garden dependably each year from relatively large lavender blushed flowers. We're enthralled to have this blossom for us, first time in 2021 with large terminal flowers of light pink atop leafy stems to 4'. We brought Jolene back in a box from England years ago, reviving her upon retrieval from the luggage hold and adoring this garden companion since, with study stems to 3' and plump buds from which gracefully tumble light blue flowers. DJHC 704 A clumper with handsome mounds of bronzed green evergreen foliage to 10 in height, and dense clusters of golden yellow flowers held atop each leaf, for full sun, in any well drained soil. Full sun or very light shade in draining soils. This clone offers a very startling and dependable display of many-white-starry-flowered racemes rising above handsome newly emerging rich pink foliage. Ideal for full sun and very droughty or at least well-drained positions. Hongping King Kong My collection of this striking groundcovering stoloniferous species w/ extremely lage leaves netted in silver and slender stems of white flowers in spring. The absolute finenst of the Phlomis , this species creates impressive mound to 4' or more of felted gray foliiage, with axillary flowers of an arresting butter yellow, the softest and gentlest and more refined fo butter yellow. Full sun and draining soils. Undoubtedly one of the most handsome Hydrangeas I have encoutered, this in NE India in the Arunachal Pradesh, forming stately shrubs clad with red velvety foliage and large lacedaps of lavender/white in late summer and early autumn. This plant, despite a relatively long time in existence, remains an utter rarity. One might attempt to consider this a Cautleya (I wouldn't have, you say ) fruit definitely Hedychiaceous (don't use in Scrabble). Rich, well draining soils in full sun. It's difficult to wax poetic on species of Taxus as they mostly look like Yew. Offering year-round allure, compact upright clumps sculpt narrow fans of stiff leathery blades, each uniquely painted in green, yellow, orange, purplish red and bronze-hued stripes. Light shade in any draining soils. 4ft shade/light shade,draining soils. This spring ephemeral will disappear entirely by early summer so can be planted in challenging sites and soils without supplemental water during the summer months. Amy Jan, named for my beloved, late sister, lovely, personable and joyful as she was in life, making robust, hardy clumps of fully winter-deciduous leaves and 2' stems capped by high bud-count heads of nodding tubular flowers (copious genetics of A. Inapterus present) of a distinctive sky blue with a hint of smoke. Protect in cool greenhouse and keep dry during winter. Full sun as per all Agapanthus. In early June, an eruptive revealing of large purple/lavender flowers rising to 2.5, vigorous and appealing in form and function. Hypoxis parvula var. Classic selecton of the Rock Rose forming vigorous 3' x 3' mounds of dark, evergreen foliage and an extremely long progression of large white, satiny textured flowers basally blotched with a thumbprint of purple. Vietnam collection 2019, in the maddennii group which is enormously complex from that area. I say bring it on. Seedlings of Twinings with robust mounds of dark as night foliage while (almost) brightly colored flowers contrast remarkably on erect sturdy stems to 4.5'. Tolerant of dry shade though happiest in draining, evenly moist soils. From 3,000' in the Mishmi Hills in NE India, a very variable species often associated with streams, showing both solid purple and green background coloration with varying degrees of silvery marking.
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