The so-called tetraploid form of this species that has circulated in commerce for over two decades. Rare Iris from slopes of Chuwangsan, S. Korea, collected by Darrell Probst when with him in S. Korea,1997, forming low, dense grass-like mounds from which appear charming, white orchid-like flowers that float above the foliage on stems to 5. When the vine climbs onto a tree's branches, its versatile leaves (inset) can . Named by friend Ozzie Johnson, joint collection 2003 with Scott McMahan, Tao Yuan, NE Sichuan Province. A finely textured Banksia from SE Australia with conifer-needle-like foliage possessing a silvery cast and upright cone-like inflorescences born from older branches throughout the winter. Collected Tamulipas, NE Mexico,1994 with the late Logan Calhoun, formed a large mutlistemmed shrub in nativity with handsome reddish mottled stems when mature. From Hokkaido, Japan in 2001, one of most exceptional Viburnums to be grown but undeservedly scarce in cultivation. An outstanding Iris for evenly moist or perpetually wet soils (even standing water) with early picoteed blossoms of Meconopsis blue and white. Best in light shade in moist, humus rich soils. Extraordinary tints of autumn orange. A true gem of the genus but relatively rare in cultivation considering its wide range of nativity. Accessed: 08-Apr-12. Though hardy in the ground in the draining soils in the PNW, this is sensational as a container candidate. 2' or slightly more, in full sun or light shade in evenly moist soils. Beware the 'unplanted' pocket you find in the garden- Roscoea do not emerge until June!!!! Sad, but true. Easy and reliable. From the top of Jinfoshan in Guizhou Province, this aristocratic rounded evergreen in the Aralia Family possesses leathery tri-lobed foliage and late summer panicles of white/green pollinator nirvana flowers resulting in crops of black fruit. Purple velvet foliage throughout summer and large heads of lavender lacecaps in summer. Sails through PNW winters and is early to rise. Thrives for us in a semi-shaded position in evenly moist, humusy rich soils. 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. To 15', perhaps. From E. Europe, an early flowering species that unfurls with bronzed foliage in perfect complement to the creamy yellow flowers that open as it rises from sleep. Gianoli and Carrasco-Urra found examples of the vine climbing a tree and having its leaves assume the size, shape, color . Partially shaded sites in humus rich soils with adequate moisture. Of a large genus of extremely ornamental plants, this is perhaps the most distinctive of the lot. Self-fruitful at Heronswood! Boquila trifoliolata. The sole species is Boquila trifoliolata (DC.) Closely related to Molly the Witch, this Balkan subspecies presents similar flowers, i.e. We delight in this tall evergreen shrub from Tasmania that produces erect cone-like clusters of nectar rich yellow flowers throughout autumn and winter, adored by our hummingbirds. An exceptional Lily of the Nile selection for the PNW, with a very late display of heads of rich blue nodding flowers appearing on 3 stems in mid to late September. Perfectly suited to shade or sun in winter moist, summer dry soils. Not that I have properly sited it. 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. Nodding fragrant white, purple centered bells in spring and early summer on small rounded tree 20. A very hardy and precocious species from the mountains of N. Vietnam, blossoming and setting fruit while very young, but long lived and easy in cultivation on the western slope. Paeonia obovata var. An impressively hardy evergreen fern with slightly scaled fronds to 10, each irregularly and horizontally striped with yellow. Self cleansing. Light shade is best. A very dependable and dwarf yellow variegated Agapanthus with very narrow foliage banded with rich yellow, forming low semi-evergreen mounds of foliage for the front of border in full sun. Based on the degree of pigment in the foliage of these 4 year old plants, I am reasonably comfortable in believing they will be pink in flower. Hinkley collection from the Drakensberg. 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. With taxonomic confusion, this hybrid has made its way around gardens under numerous aliases, by any name it is profoundly worth growing. For PNW'erners, this is a damn good look-alike to Vaccinium ovatum, our evergreen huckleberry, but in truth a member of the Camellia family native to the highlands of N. Vietnam, forming a 6' evergreen shrub with multitudes of bell-shaped axillary flowers followed by heavy crops of black/blue fruit, for full sun or light shade in draining soil. First offering in N. America, one of the most beguiling of Roscoeas ever introduced, from a small population in C. Nepal. A lovely and distinctive species of Disporum from Korea with robust clumps of bright green foliage tipped by large yellow flowers in mid-spring; one of the showiest of all Disporums though infrequently seen in gardens of the PNW. A very infrequently encountered double white flowering form of the pomegranate, possessing a coat of glossy foliage throughout the summer with large, creamy white fully double flowers produced in quantity in August and September. X Didrangea Clone A - low(Hydrangea mac. Divisions of original stunning collections from the southern end of the Drakensberg in S. Africa at the Tiffendell Ski Area, with massive rosettes of broad, gray-green foliage and very early spring of large scepters of orange/yellow flowers on 2.5' stems. Full is best in draining soils. The endearing and historically significant Herb Paris, a medieval medicinal relative of the Trillium, native to much of Europe. One of the 'ancients', close to Cercidiphyllum. Best in spring sun, summer shade in humus rich but draining soil. Perhaps the most uncommon Paris in cultivation, this species, collected by seed in NE Turkey in 2000, as its name would imply, lacks the thread-like petals found on other species. The most magnificent of deciduous trees of North America, enormous foliage to 20 x 12" might seem good enough until, at last, the first creamy white flowers appear, opening to more than 15 in width. A beautiful small tree with handsome foliage and a blaze of red flowers in spring, from my wild collected seed in northern Myanmar in 2013. The needle-leaved Totara is a totaraly distinctive conifer from New Zealand possessing stiff green golden foliage taking on russet tones in winter, rising to 4'x 4' over many years. Tony SchillingUnparalleled texture from this Nepalese collection of Schilling in the 70's, with extremely narrow foliage on stems to 2.5' and extremely fragrant axillary flowers produced in the shy days of spring, for light to full shade in evenly moist soils. A species originating from Sichuan and Yunnan at higher elevations, with upright stems stretching to 2' after flowering while presenting long and narrow foliage. A superb, bold foliaged gray-green-toned shrub from New Zealand forming a dense mound to 4.5', topped by clusters of pretty white 'daisies' in late June. The continental form of this well known Japanese species, from wild-collected seed in Hubei Province in 2016. A flavor of the month . We named this stellar selection in memory of an enlightened heart and dear friend of many years, wife of Heronista Al Hanson, and officiant at our wedding. 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. If they are REALLY pink, you must return this purchase to me post haste. Planted in draining soils and full sun, these will prove hardy though equally good as a container plant worth protecting in cool, unheated places in winter. Foliage is fully deciduous. Planting in retaining walls or rubble highly recommended. The European variant of this widespread species forming mounds of tri-lobed leaves and a lovely display of blue, white or pink flowers in very early spring. Ideal for full sun and sharply draining soils. 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. Full sun best. Open pollinated seedlings from our garden plant, an exceptional and statuesque species forming clumps of dramatic upright foliage to 3' from which arise large pokers of yellow fading orange in October. A charming addition to the PNW woodland garden by Darrell Probst. An ideal shrub for blistering sun ( does sun blister in Seattle?) I saw the parent plant in flower during a spring trip in 2017 and was able to return to it in Y Ty in the autumn of 2019 when it provided me a bit of seed. A tough as nails tall, bright evergreen shrub from China in the Lauraceae, forming a rounded specimen to 10' over many years while presenting late winter to early spring axillary clusters of small green flowers. A large headed pure white form, mid season, with very sturdy stems to 4' above moderately vigorous, low-ish mounds of deep green foliage. Light shade and evenly moist soils best. Exquisite and tasteful. breviscarpa DJHT 99143. Rather good in containers or troughs. Full sun and draining soil. Hassler, M. 2022. A very variable species often associated with streams, showing both solid purple and green background coloration with varying degrees of silvery marking. 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. These plants are available to order online and pickup at Windcliff. Light shade best in evenly moist draining soils. Light shade in any draining soils. Favorite fodder of our native bumblebee species. Full sun or light shade ok. Utterly fantastic. Full sun is best with support. From seed sourced in Tasmania, Cheesewood has grown at Heronswood for 30+ years with no damage in even the coldest events. 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. Evergreen and easy. An exciting collection of this celebrated genus from the Mishmi Hills in Arunachal Pradesh 2018, forming a tall shrub with beautiful exfoliating bark. Full sun or partial shade, draining soils with an extra bit of lime. Will provide a species name after that inaugural event. Full sun and draining soils. Privacy Policy 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. Full sun or light shade in evenly moist soils. Easy, superb paired with acid green-flowered Hacquetia epipactic which blossoms in sync. From the mountains of NE Vietnam, this Araliad with cleverly lobed foliage has proven hardy, vigorous and handsome, for partial shade in evenly moist draining soils. From 99 Dragons in Yunnan in 1996, a very distinctive groundcovering species with small ovate evergreen foliage, edged in pointed serrations, followed by colorful pink/orange fruit in autumn. Two clones will encourage fruiting. A very dependable selection at Windcliff for 15 years, with slightly gray evergreen foliage and a nonstop offering of charming pink bells from November through early April, adored by our robust population of Annas Hummingbirds. Hinkley collection of this species from the Drakensberg in South Africa in 2004. Full sun, draining soils while enjoying some summer water when you feel like it. First offering of this species in western horticulture, from mtns of N. Vietnam near village of Seo My Ty near Sa Pa, at moderate elevations, extremely attractive evergreen to 20', deeply cleft palmate leaves, much like a deeply cut version of S. delavayi. As this is quite dwarf in habit, it is ideal for troughs or containers with alkaline-corrected soils. Perfectly hardy in zone 7b, in full sun or light shade in any draining soils. Ultimately to 10'. Hardy to zone 7. An evergreen 'Ligularia' forming mounds of frilly-edges rounded leaves, somewhat gray-green, adding an uncommon texture to the light woodland in evenly moist soils. Bizarre, beautiful, forgiving. Sensational hybrid between E. pole-evansii and E. Sparkling Burgundy, showing the vigor of the former, the lusty leaves of the later, by Ed Bowen. 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. 4.5' x 5'. An extremely variable species from slopes of Mishimi Hills, Arunachal Pradesh 2018, seen often near fast moving streams in semi-shade. A fantastic, easy to blossom South African best employed in the PNW as a container plant or a very warm, well draining position, forming flat strappy foliage in early summer as a large rounded head of pink starry flowers emerge, held slightly above the leaves. Good amber autumn color before fdeciduating. Indeed handsome in folial effect, would be ideal in warm locations with extended summer heat, alas nighttime coolness of Windcliff keeps this from flowering until very late in the year. Abundant in cultivation, the purple flowered form is scarce, forming low mounds of elongate.foliage and dense, central clusters of orchid-like flowers in early summer. Though I received this plant under this name from a nursery in England, I believe this to be an intergrade between C. kitaibellii and C. pentaphylos, forming dense mounds of narrow foliage to 18 capped by very pretty soft pink four-petaled flowers in mid-spring, for light shade in any draining soils. A superb low groundcover. We noted in evaluations this superior seedling showed a short character with strong stems and a dazzling head of dark blue flowers. Windcliff has become phlomophyllic in its tastes with an ever increasing inventory of these handsome, drought tolerant shrubs and perennials. Very rare broad-leaved evergreen in PNW, 97 collections in S. Chile, a monotypic genus in the Mominiaceae, rounded, revolute, dark green leaves atop a framework to 15, and axillary flowers of cherry and relatively large yellow white flowers resulting in yellow fruit. Will tolerate standing water but is equally adaptable to draining loam soils if provided supplemental summer water. Light shade w/ means to climb,doesnt adhere to tree trunks. Unblemished by cold, site in bright overstory. Forming a tight 10" tall x 2' wide evergreen clump looking a doppelgnger to Liriope, great in mass or as a solitary specimen, this Tony Avent collection from Alabama, for shade or light shade, drought tolerant when fully established. A true blue Mexican species that persists admirably in our draining soils and full sun at Windcliff; makes for a truly sensational and impossibly long-lived container plant (I seem simply unable to kill it despite heroic attempts) 18-24".
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