Originating in Siberia, this low maintenance perennial has broad, leathery leaves which make dense ground cover when established especially if grown in a group. Spikes of pink flowers are produced in spring and in to the summer. Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soil and exposed [...]
Archive for the ‘RHS AGM’ Category
Bergenia cordifolia
Posted in Early spring herbaceous, RHS AGM, Spring interest, partial shade, prefers damp soil, sunny, well drained soil on March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Euphorbia X “Martinii”
Posted in Early spring herbaceous, Hardy, RHS AGM, Shade tolerant, Spring interest, alkaline, chalk, dry shade, partial shade, sunny, well drained soil on March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Euphorbia X “Martinii” is a natural hybrid discovered growing wild in southern France during the late 19th century. It remains a good choice if you have poor, dry soil in shade and thrives in difficult conditions. It is a rhizomatous plant that spreads by underground runners.
Spread 30cm x 60cm, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Helleborus Argutifolius
Posted in Early spring herbaceous, Evergreen perrenial, Moist Shade, RHS AGM, Shade tolerant, Spring interest, partial shade on March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Evergreen perennial to 1m with stout stems bearing leaves composed of three spiny-toothed dark green leaflets. Bowl-shaped, nodding, pale green flowers 4-5cm wide are borne in large open clusters. Like all hellebores, they dislike being moved once established, so should not be divided. Given the right conditions, they will self-seed quite easily.
RHS Award of [...]
