Geranium x oxonianum ‘Lady Moore’
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Geranium x oxonianum ‘Lady Moore’ Common name: Lady Moore cranesbill |
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Description: A semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial with an upright, open habit. Shiny, bright green leaves are 5-lobed with a dark spot at the base of each lobe incision. Large pink flowers have 5 wedge-shaped petals, each with a notch. A network of darker veins accent the flowers which appear in spring.
Special Notes: A vigorous hybrid cross between Geranium endressii and Geranium versicolor. Very similar to Geranium x oxonianum ‘Claridge Druce’ which has rosy-pink flowers. Cut back severely after flowering to tidy up. Fresh new leaves will appear and perhaps a second flush of blooms. Very easy care. Relatively pest and disease free. Drought tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Propagate by seed.
Posted on November 11, 2012 |
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Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia ‘Palace Purple’
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Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia ‘Palace Purple’ Common name: coral bells; coral flower |
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Description: An evergreen perennial with a clump-forming habit. Large, bronzy-red palmate leaves with metallic shimmer are lighter on underside. Numerous panicles of creamy-white flowers with red anthers appear in June through July. Diminutively attractive rose-pink seed heads follow.
Special Notes: This native to North America needs regular lifting and dividing. Given more sun, leaves will turn a tarnished copper colour. Good cut flower. May suffer from leaf spots and powdery mildew. Also watch for slugs and snails. Reliable self-seeder but easy to keep under control.
Perennial Plant of the Year 1991
Updated: January 11, 2013 |
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Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’
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Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’ Family: Cannabaceae Common name: golden hops |
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Description: An herbaceous vine with a fairly vigorous growth habit. Attractive bright, yellow-green, 3 – 5 lobed leaves. Dioecious plant (male and female flowers on separate plants). The female plant has creamy, cone-like strobials which appear in July and August. The male flowers have small white to yellow-green flowers.
Special Notes: Native to the temperate regions of western Europe through Asia. Attractive foliage. Plant dies back in winter; can either cut vines back to ground in late winter or leave in place for new growth to scramble up. May suffer occasional fungal leaf spots or powdery mildew. Deer and rabbit resistant. Divide clumps in early spring. Remove any wayward suckers.
Caution: Stems have tiny spines which can cause skin irritation.
Posted on October 19, 2012
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Hypericum androsaemum ‘Albury Purple’
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Hypericum androsaemum ‘Albury Purple’ |
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Posted on October 19, 2012; Updated on March 12, 2022
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Euphorbia dulcis ‘Chameleon’
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Euphorbia dulcis ‘Chameleon’ Common name: wood spurge |
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Description: An herbaceous perennial with an upright habit. Smallish, oblong, bronzy-burgundy leaves that become greener through summer then turn purple with red highlights in autumn. Lime-green bracts with a slight lavender-purple tinge appear in spring through summer.
Special Notes: Drought tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Self-sows. Watch for powdery mildew, spider mites and aphids. Propagate by seed; division in spring or autumn.
Caution: Milky sap can cause skin and severe eye irritation. Toxic if ingested.
Posted on October 19, 2012
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