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. Rare and exceptional. Setting the standard for highly fretted foliage, with plasticized mounds of glossy green foliage to 2.5' for 1-3 years until skyrocketing into flower with a sculpturous stem to 10' clad with yellow umbels while infatuating every pollinating insect on the block. Light shade is best. Full sun and draining soils paramount. Very pale blushed pink buds open, age to white on this subshrubby Salvia from NE Mexico and Texas, beloved by hummingbirds despite the color with an insanely long blossoming season. serratum DJHH 16049. (Phys.org) Ernesto Gianoli and Fernando Carrasco-Urra, researchers working in Chile and Argentina have discovered a truly unique plant Boquila trifoliolata a vine . mirabile DH 16083. Polygoantum odoratum that Tony Avent and I collected while together in South Korea in 1997, forming dense stems slightly spiraling and very leathery dark green leaves; axillary while flowers in spring as per the species. None the less, a lovely and hardy species with clean white single flowers produced in winter on a 12' framework. A hardy durable and handsome self clinging climber from S Chile with mostly non-serrate(taxonomists are not always right) glossy green foliage and large white corymbs in mid to late summer. A very pretty and durable evergreen 'Iris' from South Africa, with very leathery spears of foliiage to 15 whose leaf bases are enveloped by a curious netted sheath. A non-hardy but magnificent Wynn Jones collection from mid-elevations in Mexico with foliage up to 2' across and heads of pink flowers produced slightly below. Site in full sun and draining soils; a warm, protected site in the PNW will not go unnoticed. An inhabitant of the mountains above SaPa, Vietnam, where it appears a doppelganger of our native Vaccinium ovatum, an evergreen shrub to 5' clad with glossy green foliage with tints of purple if in full sun and heavy crops of black/blue fruit in autumn following small white axillary flowers in spring. 2011 Guizhou Province Hinkley collection these are seedlings of wild origin. Light shade is best in any draining soils. One you plant for your children and you. Leaf Mimicry in the Climbing Plant Boquila trifoliolata. These are meant for shade and if grown in cool, humusy soils, all the better! Pups of this plant, however, have been shared, re-shared and re-aquired by legions over the years, first from Duane West who gave us his offspring nearly 35 years ago. A completely nonsensical name of a superb seedling OR classical cultivar brought home from Japan years ago- non-subscribable labels long lost, bleached and broken. Cistus x lepidocalyx Demoly White Swan_x000B_. A Mexican Agavoid that is immensely undeservedly scarce in PNW horticulture, forming evergreen 'yucca-like' mounds from which arise zippy redx-stemmed inflorescences carrying bells of green-tinged red in late summer. When the vine climbs onto a tree's branches, its versatile leaves (inset) can . As a rule H. serrata resent hot, full sun conditions. A superb black flowered form of this species from the Zhongdien Plateau in Yunnan Province in 1996, with narrow blades of foliage to 2.5' above which are produced deep, black/purple flowers. High marks thus far on this collection from Hunan Province in 2015, form mounded shrubs to 4.5', distinctive narrow dark green foliage with creamy white, fragrant lacecaps carried above in the early days of May. A charming and rarely seen selection of the mountain Hydrangea, producing petite heads of fully double 'mopheads' atop a slightly spreading framework of 2.5' stems clad, throughout summer, with deep green foliage. First offering of one of our best Windcliff Hybrids with black plum foliage and nearly black purple flowering stems arising in late summer holding pineapples of rich pink. From Fan Xi Phan near summit 2013 with Scott McMahan, Ozzie Johnson and Andrew Bunting. Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 C (5 F) to -12.2 C (10 F) Plant Height: 10-20 feet (3-6 meters) Leaves: Evergreen. Large spidery corymbs of white appearing in June, best grown up moderate to large trees or a trellis separated from the siding of buildings. She is also mid-season (aren't we all?). A truly lovely selection, displaying spikes of large soft lavender-pink flowers with a wide lower lip from spring to fall in moderately watered gardens, adored by hummingbirds, and preferred by our dogs yet for a decidely different activity. A 2.5' x 2.5' drought tolerant subshrub with aromatic green foliage and floramultitudes of rich pink flowers, particularly preferred by the Annas hummingbirds in the garden. Partial shade best. A flavor of the month . Rare in cultivation (untested in our climate). With striking leaf variation of three terminal lobes, appearing nearly to that of Sassafras, held on robust specimens to 40' or more over time, and terminal corymbs of small white 'snowbells' in mid spring. Perhaps one of the most distinctive if not recognizable forms of the English Yew, with short, rounded congested needles compressed on an irregularly shaped framework to 5' over time, willing to accept both full sun or partial shade in any draining soil, while ideal as a distinctive containerized specimen virtually impossible to murder. Oblique foliage possessing bronzy tones and very pretty, relatively large pink flowers in mid-summer. Perfectly happy in full sun and poor, draining soils after establishment. A seldom seen North African shrub from the Atlas Mountains, with softly textured gray green foliaged, evergreen, along stems to 12' or more, and clusters of vibrant yellow flowers in early summer. Closely allied to Polygonatrum, Disporum and Streptopus, the Uvularias are native only to the eastern U.S. A rare species of 'Red Hot Poker from South Africa with curious, narrow and erect racemes of chocolate-colored flowers that possess a lovely scent, rising to 2' or less above clumping mounds of linear foliage. Over wintered unprotected in a mild winter. Ultimately to 30', in full sun. Beautiful, not at all demure, from Mexico and Panama, belying its PNW hardiness and adaptability forming robust shrubs capped mid summer through late autumn with large heads of small pink/magenta flowers that tricks the eyes of even the best of plantsmen. Rapid growth to 8. Seedlings of our 2011 Guizhou Province collection of this species of Snowbell, with not only a stately narrow habit of growth but some of the largest flowers we have ever seen on any Styrax species, borne in June. Until then, enjoy the wait. Full sun is best in sharply draining soils, effective in a rockery or atop a retaining wall in poor soils. It all seems like something we cannot afford. This form seems to be much hardier so far, than the wide ranging species it is known for. The flowers, formed at ground level. Collected in 1996 in Sichuan Province under the name of Disporum bodinieri, this remains one of the most exceptional Disporum we cultivate, forming slowly spreading colonies of evergreen branched stems to 2' carrying pendulous and large purple flowers in late winter and early spring. A good eye indeed singled out this plant from our seedling trials of Agapanthus in the garden at Windcliff in 2013, when Ms. Stewart was asked to anoint her favorite from several hundred hybrid seedlings. Its reputation for tenderness is sadly deserved. Simply had to spread some around to those as smitten by the genus as we are. Pretty pink flowers, tinged with pink, are produced in mid summer. A curiously beautiful selection of our native Anemonella with fully double green buttons in very early spring, surprisingly more available in Japan than its own country. Heronswood introduction forming vigorous floriferous clumps of broad green foliage and large midsummer globes of medium blue atop sturdy 3' stems. Collected Chatham Island 2010, undetermined taxa seemingly hardier and more stately than main island counterparts, forming erect clumps of auburn/green spears to 8', flowering stems skyrocket in June/July to an astounding 12'. Parent: C.salviifolius prostratus x C.monspeliensis. Named for a Roscoea purpurea that is applied to a single clone of my original collection of R. purpurea from E. Nepal in 2002. Very choice. This is one of the best, forming a 3' x 3' specimen, or somewhat taller, most effective in bright or full sun sites, in any draining soi. Seedlings of this species, one of the most predominant of the large-leaved, on the high elevation ridges of Ponga Razi, in northern Myanmar, in 2013. Long lasting lurry of large clean white flowers on an arching shrub to 4.Full sun,part shade. Gigantoid, deciduous shrub to 6' or more, carrying multitudes of nodding yellow flowers in late spring, followed by crops of glistening black fruit as the foliage transitions to buttery yellow. A most elegant small conifer with handsome narrow foliage and polite, dense and graceful format. Drainage is key, keeping this plant away from copious moisture during the winter months but providing some during the growing season. Main menu. Light shade and even moisture. Wild collected origin from Hubei Province by Hinkley, et al, in 2014. Windcliff has become phlomophyllic in its tastes with an ever increasing inventory of these handsome, drought tolerant shrubs and perennials. Fleurs blanches innombrables de 2/3cm. Protect in a cool, bright position during arctic blasts. A rarely encountered monotypic genus from China forming slowly but steadily spreading mounds of evergreen foliage while in mid-spring, highly fragrant panicles of white flowers rise slightly above to 8. We think an appropriate name for a good plant, forming evergreen mounds of glossy foliage, emerging royally regal in spring, capped by large flowers of ermine slash diamond. Full sun or light shade in evenly moist soils, 15-20' over many years. From a widespread species, this Japanese variant collected on Honshu in 1997 posseses ruby red stems to 18, more or less upright, carrying pleated foliage and pretty singular green-tipped bells at each leaf axil followed by dark fruit For bright conditions with even moisture. Collections in Arunachal Pradesh, an aristocratic deciduous vine, acceptingly vigorous and easily contained, with striking orange flowers in spring followed by long racemes of ruby red fruit in autumn. Growing upon a mossy stump would be ideal siting. Full sun and draining soils. A lovely name for a lovely selection of Wood Anemone with large white flowers possessing a pink staining on the reverse, nestled in very low mounds of finely divided foliage in March and April, for shaded sites OR full sun if provided a decent humus rich soil and adquate moisture. From the botanical Fantasia ofCangshan above Dali, Yunnan in 1998, comes this distinctive and very rare Clethra with substantive pleated foliage and racemes of large nodding cup-shaped flowers. This represents my collection from east of Puerto Montt in 1998. Statistically, purchasing 75 plants will guarantee a matched set. An illuminating selection of the autumn blossoming, fragrant, hardy evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, forming a dense mounded, glowing specimen to 5' x 4' over a very long time. For anyone familiar, they will understand why I want it, for anyone not familiar, I highly suggest a few . Sow in spring and expect stunning beautiful greenish yellow flowers with red tinges. One of the hardiest Aloes for the PNW, a vigorous tufted species with erect stems to 1' capped with orange/red flowers in early summer, for extremely well drained soils in full sun. From Darrell Probst, found in Chongqing, PRC, an evergreen 'species' with spreading clumps of foliage from which emerge 3' stems smothered with spidery yellow flowers for weeks on end. Collected Tamulipas, NE Mexico,1994 with the late Logan Calhoun, formed a large mutlistemmed shrub in nativity with handsome reddish mottled stems when mature. Light shade, evenly moist soils. All about the foliage. The typical species, native to Korea and E. China, this collection from Mt Odae along the NE coast of S. Korea in 1997, with grassy foliage in mounds to 6 and white/dunn flowers rising slightly above in late spring. A fascinating and hardy ginger relative from the Himalayas collected along the Milke Danda ridge of E. Nepal in 1995, with stems to 5' terminating in a long narrow raceme presenting a long unfolding of curious flowers, each resembling a bee, to set a visiting male's heart a flutter, resulting in pollination through pseudocopulation. I have yet to have this blossom on our rock walls at Heronswood after a quarter century of admiring its presence in the garden; okay by me. Messages 355 Reaction score 371 Location North Central PA - 6A USDA Zone 6A . Pittosporum tenuifolium Windcliff Seedlings. Small fertile heads of pinkish white are surrounded by quite large double silvery pink sterile florets. One of the most dependable Hepaticas Ive grown and a good starter for anyone wishing to explore the genus. Full sun, draining soil. Flower heads are a bit heavy for its stems so suggest full sun with adequate moisture to provide stouter character, 6' hardy maritime W. Collected in 1996 in Sichuan's Wolong, this remains a favorite in foliage and flower, with elegant, narrow felted leaves and bicolor lavender/purple inflorescences to 12 across. Sarcococca hookeriana var. A distinctive and truly lovely species of wandflower, collected by late great friends Rod and Rachel Saunders, forming vigorous mounds of evergreen grass like foliage to 18 in. Partial shade in evenly moist soils. Our intro into cultivation from shelves of Japan. A truly superb Solomons Seal, with elegantly nodding stems to 15 carrying glossy green foliage and large pendulous bells of white-tipped-green produced at the axil of each leaf in late spring. Full sun is best. Whether or not the cultivar name is valid, this Japanese selection of a stoloniferous species reeks with charm, forming dense spreading mounds of squat deciduous foliage capped for a long period in late spring by fully double white flowers. Though to 4' over time, it is very adaptive to severe pruning when needed. Truly a foliage classic. 1. but durable and quick to establish in the ground, forming a tight 2 mounds of small, grayish-green foliage, seemingly unconcerned of regional altercations with arctic outbreaks. Easy and charming for bright shade and evenly moist soils. Evergreen shrub for full sun and mild conditions and draining soil or containers ( we successfully cultivate under a southern eve) with non-stop white flowers throughout winter, hummingbird attracting. A very pretty species with upright spears of foliage and scapes with somewhat nodding flowers of orange red; a long lived and dependable species in full sun and sharp drainage. The fruit in large clusters, first yellow, then red and ripening to glistening black. An extremely interesting and rare species from Hubei Province, collected in 2014, possessing digitate foliage with a distinctively, sharply lobed leaf margin. Saucy stems of bright red and purple backed leaves on this superb English hybrid selection, entirely for effects of foliage, not the potager. A very pretty evergreen shrub to 5', cloaked with finely textured leaves and smothered with white flowers in early summer, resulting in heavy and colorful crops of orange berries in autumn. Three year seedlings from a sensational selection from the UK, with purple mottled foliage and white flowers; vigorous and early. Begonia sp. Axillary pendent flowers of white result in handsome blue fruit. Just ask me. This twining vine has slender stems when young,. A Siskyou collection of our native Pacific Yew, differing insignificantly from the Puget lowland form, forming a multistemmed tree to 20' and gorgeous platy stems of reds, greens and grays when mature. A E. vandermerwei selection with nearly fully purple, low strap-like foliage emerging late in the season, with stubby purple pink 'pineapples' formed on 4 stems in late summer. The woody vine Boquila trifoliolata (Lardizabalaceae, a monotypic genus) is distributed along the whole light gradient in the mature forest 9. Evergreen and easy. Aspera with large heads of sterile flowers in our climate emerge with/retain lt. pink coloration. Seedlings raised from a jumbled genetic slurry of species and forms, charming low rosettes of undulated leaves and 3-5 stems carrying heads of flowers capped with liliputian comas, ranging in colors from pure white to deep purple red. A Top Ten. Handsome mottled foliage and rich pink flowers appearing ephemerally, like magic, in early March; full sun best. A good plant, currently under a name only, that positions itself well amongst the deeper blue flowered selections of shorter height. Makes commendable colonies in short order with tall stems to 15 capped by a whorl of narrow leaves with equally fine, golden-thread-like petaled flowers rising above. Ambassador Nevler-as locally respected as she is admired in our garden. It forms substantial clumps of upright foliage to 3' while the near black/violet flowers appear on stems slightly above. 4' x 4'. Partial shade but bright conditions and even moisture. An undetermined, unblossomed species from the botanically opulent region of Y-Ty on the Chinese frontier in Vietnam in 2019. We propagate a seedling selection we feel is superior in many aspects to sister seedlings we trialed. Also called Beni (red). Seen in flower in the wilds two years later in the same area, it is amongst the most beautiful of the genera I have ever seen; large white bells in terminal racemes. Mid-to-late winter foliage emerges with handsome purple mottling, while graceful nodding pink flowers are presented in April. it is related before issuing bold, ovate foliage From E. China, of great hardiness and durability, light shade full sun in evenly moist soils. A relatively new and truly astounding variegated selection of Agapanthus, with broad yellow striped foliage forming vigorous mounds (vigor has always been the key word in regard to variegated Agapanthus) with superbly contrasting heads of medium blue flowers in mid-summer. 15ft x 15ft. Sincerely good evergreen vine for PNW, highly textural foliage and monoecious racemes of burgundy flowers in spring resulting in-in Chile at least-highly desirable plum-sized fruit. This rarely encountered branched variety of Solomon's Seal provides a dazzling effect and texture, especially so when emerging in mid to late spring. Full sun well drained soil, or for a container, where foliage and flower will provide season long interest. From the mountains of Taiwan collected by colleague Bleddyn Wynn-Jones 1998; this genus is poorly represented in culture. Best in bright conditions with even moisture. Light shade best in evenly moist soils. Broad leaves form beefy clumps from which skyrocket flowering scapes to nearly 5', capped by ridiculously large heads of rich blue flowers very late in the season. Rich orange fragrant flowers atop 3.5' stems are produced from this Himalayan hardy ginger, with broad, highly textural bright green foliage. Silver gray mounds to 18 of narrow lavender-like foliage with pale yellow buttons held slightly above from late spring through summer. An Argentinian fern with etheral light blue foliage, lobed and erect to 15, slowly spreading by clasping golden haired rhizomes. Draining soils. 'Taiwan Charmer' First time offering this taxa,2007 seed C. Taiwan, highly confused H. species (mostly because Taiwan and Japan botanists are caught within a political firestorm) no doubt in flower, with lovely large white lacecaps mid-summer. First time offering of frequently asked about (hardest to propagate) plants in my garden, best described as polite, handsome cross between Fatsia and Tetrapanax. A fine selection from a Mexican species showing both great hardiness and variation in color, this with a seemingly unending display of zingy pink flowers on a 'sub-shrubby' framework to 2'. A simple, elegant and rare species of Deutzia collected in the mountains of Hubei Province in 2014, forming dense mounds of dark green linear foliage and a flurry of lovely white flowers in mid to late spring, for full sun in any draining soils. Fully hardy in the PNW if grown in draining soils though equally good in containers if kept dry during the winter months. A sensational form of this species collected in Hunan in 2015, possessing a beguiling iridescent blue cast to the glossy green foliage, producing terminal panicles of rich blue flowers in late summer atop 3' stems, followed by brilliant blue berries. A rare and recently described species of Roscoea in cultivation, with vigorous mounds of upright foliage and stems to 1' capped by pretty purple/lavender 'orchid-like' flowers in mid summer, best cultivated in partial shade and draining, cool soils. Full sun or partial shade, draining soils with an extra bit of lime. Inset: normal Boquila trifoliolata leafs. Full sun or light shade in evenly moist, draining soils. Hinkley collection from NE Turkey of a hardy and curious evergreen shrub with broad flattened stems (cladodes), to 2.5, for shade or part shade. The simplest way to test the vision hypothesis with the B. trifoliolata would be to see if it would mimic a non-living leaf shape from an artificial plant. This female form has no need for a man around the house and sets large drops of small cherry sized fruit held throughout autumn and winter, 2.5 to 3 ft. Hardy in the ground in light shade in the PNW but mulching recommended. Light shade in evenly moists soils. Large glabrous leaves, flowering heads to a full 15 across, makes for a staggering sight when in full blossom early summer. Lightly shaded spot is perfect. Light shade is best, more compact in full sun. The large purple flushed fruit possess the same interior sweet, edible pulp as other members of this species while the monecious, fragrant flowers of creamy white are produced in late spring. Crested foliage on this rarity providing exceptional texture, light shade. A spectacular species from Taiwan where it is often found growing epiphytically, though entirely dependable in garden soil. Hybrid between Phlomis fruticosa and P. russeliana, which forms a mound of large coarse leaves 3-4 ft tall by 5-6 ft. wide. Full sun in any draining soils; it has proven hardy in the PNW for two decades. Humus rich soils with spring sun and summer shade for best growth. trifoliata DJHS 3026. These are as of yet unblossomed but we don't much care. A very nice dark green shag of evergreen foliage is in contrast to the flaking red tinted bark becoming more accentuated with age. A stunning large-leaved species collected in northern Myanmar in 2013 from the slopes of Pongarazi where this species provided a ubiquitous overstory at 7500'. Seedlings from our hybrid cross between a sensational dentate foliaged species and the sensational Hydrangea aspera 'Plum Passion' with bold textural foliage, and possessing rich lavender lacecaps better than its H. aspera parent. A natural occurring hybrid from the 'Haast' on the South Island of New Zealand, forming globe-shaped, compact evergreen shrubs to 4' x 4', smothered by clusters of small white 'daisies' in mid-summer. One of our best Windcliff Hybrids with black plum ruffled foliage and purple flowering stems arising in late summer holding pineapples of rich pink. The so-called 'Climbing Fuchsia' which will self-support through shrubs, trees or trellises to 15', cloaked for an experasperatingly long period with pretty blossoms of red outer tepals and purple/pink tubes. Of uncertain origin but received from friend Darrell Probst many years ago, a selection of our eastern U.S. woodland species, forming low spreading mats of light green spears from which appear in mid spring lovely and relatively large light blue flowers. Full sun, draining soils. Full sun or light shade and draining soils. Tolerant of dry shade once fully established. annulata). Unlike most Agapanthus who have the great fortune to wow the world in floral effects, this doesn't. An elegant and too infrequently encountered form of the mountain Hydrangea. Light shade best in evenly moist draining soils. Full sun and average to poor draining soils. Full sun best, will tolerate light shade, any draining soil. 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. Easy, adaptable, charming. An erect evergreen shrub with finely textured felt grey-green foliage and, in May-July, terminal racemes of bright yellow 'roses', each of which only lasts a day. One of the most startling of the Begonias I have collected in Vietnam, and successfully cultivated outside for numerous years, with bristly red stems, hairy leaves and large white flowers. Full sun, dry. From Nancy Goodwin's iconic Montrose Nursery in N.C. comes with superb white flowering form of the crested iris, forming ground hugging colonies of strap-like leaves in which are nestled lovely white flowers in mid-spring, for light shade in draining, humus rich soils. 2' or slightly more, in full sun or light shade in evenly moist soils. Suggestions for its cultivation and propagation are provided and local names and uses are discussed. Best in full sun or brighest shade in draining, humus rich soils. Red 'berries' are produced in autumn, providing a food source for migrating birds and a lovely sprig for the wreath or table. Cardiocrinum giganteum DJHH 14181 (aff. Easy, superb paired with acid green-flowered Hacquetia epipactic which blossoms in sync. Deep black purple and erect buds cascade downward while opening to wide flaring flowers of sumptuous substance possessing a glistening varnish brushed atop a blue somewhat deeper in color than the perfectly blue skies you once remembered a long time ago.