Foliage

Peltiphyllum peltata

$12.00

(Darmera peltata) .90 to 1.3 metres. Rounded cymes of numerous 5-petalled pink flowers to 1.5 cms across in late spring followed by large rounded leaves. Rounded, deeply lobed, coarsely toothed, dark green leaves with conspicuous veins to 60 cms across, that turn red in autumn. Slowly spreading, rhizomatous perennial that suits part or full shade. Winter dormant.

Hosta albiqua 'Driinking Gourd'

$15.00

To 45 cms. Dark blue-green seersuckered leaves with heavy substance. White flowers early summer. Part to full shade and moist soil. Winter dormant.

Epimedium Pauciflorum

$15.00

To 20 cms. Rare variety Copper tinted serrated foliage. Dainty pale pink flowers. Suits dry shade.

Primula sieboldii - mixed

$10.00

Mixed colours, may include pale lavender, bright pink, silver/pink or white. Height to about 20 cms. Usually summer/autumn dormant. Leaves are pale green, wrinkled and covered in short hairs. Pretty flowers, often fringed, in spring. Part shade. Light woodland.

Cimicifuga americana

$15.00

To one metre +. The flowers are produced in late spring and early summer on a tall arching stem. The long slender spikes are made up of many clusters of small white flowers. Suits partial shade. Winter dormant.

Teucrium scorodonia Crispum Marginatum

$13.00

(Woodland sage). 35 cms. Mounding ground cover with unusual. ruffled leaves with a touch of white on the edges. Nice texture. Spikes of tiny charming lipped, cream to pale yellow-green flowers in summer. Shade. Tolerates dry conditions once established. Winter dormant.