Foliage

Rodgersia podophylla

$15.00

60cms tall. Great architectural plant for moist, humus rich soil and some shade. Striking bronze coloured leaves in spring, going dark green through summer, then turning red in autumn. Masses of tiny creamy white flowers, sometimes flushed pink or red.

Aruncus dioicus

$12.00

NEEDS COLLECTED NOVEMBER ONWARDS WHEN TALL. (Goats Beard). To 1.5 metres. Many dramatic plumes composed of tiny, white flowers in autumn. Light shade and moist soil-needs moisture over summer. Ideal for light shade and by water. Winter dormant.

Beesia calthifolia

$15.00

To 30 cms in height. Rare and seldom available. Wide rosettes are composed of dark, glossy greeen, heart-shaped leaves, each highlighted by attractive lighter veins. Slender, tall purple spikes in spring, adorned with tiny white flowers. Some moisture, rich woodland soil.

Centaurea dealbata - dark pink

$12.00

Height to 60 cms. Very pretty dark pink flowers over divided foliage. Sun or part shade. Tolerates drier conditions. Attracts bees and butterflies. Winter dormant.

Hosta 'Blue Angel'

$15.00

Collect from November. To 90 cms. Heavily textured blue leaves. Light to full shade. Great for borders, ground cover, waterside or woodland gardens. Nice specimen plant. Winter dormant.

Anemone multifida 'Rubra'

$12.00

To 30 cms. A lovely long display of single, deep rose, carmine red, long stemmed flowers with a pale yellow centre. Green ferny-like leaves. Attractive fluffy seedheads. Sun and good drainage. Suits rock garden, mixed border or edge of woodland. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Winter dormant.