Started less than 1 minute ago Boquila trifoliolata has a unique ability to change the shape, size, and color of its leaves to match those of the host plant. Full sun or light shade. Enormous felted foliage to 1' in length and plate sized bicolor white and mauve flowers appearing in late summer. Mid-to-late winter foliage emerges with handsome purple mottling, while graceful nodding pink flowers are presented in April.
Boquila trifoliolata - Far Reaches Farm One of our favorite selections and, of course, favorite people; surrogate sister, Portlandian Lucy H. Good in containers, 2018 Windcliff Introduction, named for our good friend who possesses similar distinctively attractive attributes. Draining soils with a bit of extra lime yearly. Full sun, well drained soil. forked, foliage of this species is typical whereas the pink flowers offered in June from an otherwise white flowering species is unique. This small shrub carries finely fretted, somewhat unfriendly stiff and armed foliage presenting a very long display of clusters of pink spider flowers for a long period in autumn and early winter. The endearing Trillium relative from the Siskyous of S. Oregon, forming charming diminutive mounds of tri-leaved stems to 4 capped by nodding white to white blushed pink nodding flowers in March that exude pure charm. Though from hot, very temperate conditions near remote Anini in NE India, collected by seed in 2019, it is showing perfect hardiness in the PNW, with extremely large lavender/blue flowers in profusion beginning in August. My collections of our lovely west coast species from northern California in the autumn of 2020, possessing gorgeous folial tints of blue-gray and both spring and autumn blossoming sequences of deep rose/red 'pea flowers' plastered along its stems, forming a relatively diminutive tree to 20' X 20'. Partial shade to shade in moderately draining soils, Hydrangea anomala ssp. Plants are such playful jokesters. HAS THIS BLOSSOMED?A Hardy Ginger collected in the Arunachal Pradesh with Dave Demers in 2016, .. Full sun is best in evenly moist soils. Hydrangea aspera ssp. but durable and quick to establish in the ground, forming a tight 2 mounds of small, grayish-green foliage, seemingly unconcerned of regional altercations with arctic outbreaks. To 30', narrow in stance. Proven fully hardy in PNW though mulching recommended, or potted. To 8, in partially shaded sites. Draining soils, like no one I know Hauntingly beautiful large heads of a silvery gray on stems to 2', quite unike any other Agapanthus I grow and I grow a lot of them, found at the National Apapanthus Collection years ago in Devon. Erect, narrow, medium green columns of summer foliage to nearly 5', rich apricot yellow in autumn through early winter. |
(a fine cut stem for table or wreath) Ours established under south facing eave of our house; a protected location is recommended. Brick red flowers from early spring low mats of ferny bluish green foliage. Important herb from N Europe, especially in Sami culture, this biennial is unique amongst its brethren in the Apiaceae by having a unique pervasive fragrance of musk or juniper. Full sun, draining soils. From the shelves of Japan, a truly sensational selection of the Buddhist Pine, forming- in cultivation- 12-15' specimens clad with boldly textured foliage of dark green that emerges fiery red in spring, later fading to normalcy. Seed provided by friend Vlad Sharpov from his unique and sensational garden north of Tacoma. Brilliant red berries are held throughout winter. The sole species is Boquila trifoliolata (DC.) A refined species on the cusp of hardiness in the PNW but profoundly worthy of cultivating. For full sun and well draining soils. Unsung member of family Lardizabalaceae. ISO: Boquila Trifoliolata Seeds, Cuttings, etc, in EU. Successfully flowered at Windcliff, full sun in poor, draining soils. An asexually propagated seedling occurring at Windcliff with very dark purple bells appearing on wiry fish rod stems to 4' that performs a daily dance in flower or fruit upon the slight breeze in late June and Joly. A very rare Leptospermum wannnabe from Tasmania with extremely finely textured foliage amongst which are plastered small white flowers in early summer. Rare in commerce. This form seems to be much hardier so far, than the wide ranging species it is known for. Late winter yellow flowers akin to Sassafras, result in astounding blue fruit. Best in spring sun, summer shade in humus rich but draining soil. Unsexed seedlings. Among the hardiest of the Scheffleras and outstanding for its magnificent textural qualities; full sun to light shade. Fully hardy in the PNW if grown in draining soils though equally good in containers if kept dry during the winter months. Plant VERY deep, to 18, after this goes dormant in June; mark and space and wait.. Bright situations, adequate moisture, best on trees or arbors. Red 'berries' are produced in autumn, providing a food source for migrating birds and a lovely sprig for the wreath or table. An outstanding Iris for evenly moist or perpetually wet soils (even standing water) with early picoteed blossoms of Meconopsis blue and white. Planting more than one clone will encourage fruit formation. Rhododendron aff. A speciall helpe to defend the heart from noysome vapours and from the infection of the Plague or Pestilence, and all other contagious diseases for which purpose it is of great effect. Partial shade; will burn in full sun. One of the absolute best pollinator shrubs in the garden forming evergreen mounds of glossy green leaves and yellow umbels in mid-summer with an associated bedazzlement of every solitary wasp species in our neighborhood, always a humbling experience, watching so much exquisite wonderment that I know absolutely nothing about.
boquila trifoliolata for sale Best in full sun and draining soils. Tony Avent, Plant Delights Nursery, recieved this from us originally as P. hirtum. Boquila trifoliolata (DC.) Tolerant of dry shade though happiest in draining, evenly moist soils. Keeping the collection number attached to this plant will allow for future identification as we learn its true identity. A stunning mayapple from China and Taiwan with broad peltate glistening green foliage and clusters of red flowers hidden beneath in spring, followed by crops of inedible apples. 2011 Guizhou Province Hinkley collection these are seedlings of wild origin. Named for Mikinori Ogisu, vigorous evergreen groundcovering species appreciates rich, moist soil full sun. From friend and fellow traveling compatriot, Shayne Chandler, comes this remarkable hardy Begonia in the realm of B. hemsleyanum but truly, utterly, sincerely hardy, also robust and clumping. Has taken 20F at Windcliff. Forme tapissante. Best prices and best deals for cars in Provence-Alpes-Cte d'Azur. For the gardener who has everything, a rare Hamamelid comemorates both Ernest 'Chinese' Wilson and Augustine Henryi, creating a vase shaped tall shrub to 20' in many years with axillary 'Witch Hazel'-like flowers to witch (get it?) Demure-ish, relatively, to 6' x 6'. Mayodia Marvel _x000B_NOVA DJHAP 18086. Lightly shaded spot is perfect. A mid sized mostly leafless shrub, photosynthetic stems, a radiant green throughout the year. Pittosporum tenuifolium Windcliff Seedlings. A rare species endemic to the Canary Islands, this subshrub, with handsome silvered foliage on a framework to 4.5', produces dazzling, candle-like inflorescences of blue flowers in early spring. A spectacular species Glad from E.South Africa producing brilliant carmine flowers on 18 stems, belying the fact that this is not indeed a hybrid. From seed sourced in Tasmania, Cheesewood has grown at Heronswood for 30+ years with no damage in even the coldest events. First discovered by Frank Kingdon Ward , known only by a single population in a very remote area near Hunli, Arunchal Province at the base of a waterfall, perpetually moist. Either with golden indumentum or without, this the latter, which also proves hardier in harsher climates. Ideal for full sun and very droughty or at least well-drained positions. Glossy green floiage with summer clusters of creamy white flowers from yellow buds. Full sun, draining soils. Hinkley, et al, Chile, 1998, A truly superb and vigorous fern forming ultimately large, stoloniferous colonies of deciduous fronds to 18, each pinnae or leaflet of glossy green streaked with yellow, appearing somewhat chlorotic but in a nice way. Seen in flower in the wilds two years later in the same area, it is amongst the most beautiful of the genera I have ever seen; large white bells in terminal racemes. Hinkley collection from NE Turkey of a hardy and curious evergreen shrub with broad flattened stems (cladodes), to 2.5, for shade or part shade. But of this much I am certain. Full sun in draining soils. The rarest of Torreya, significant as most in the small genus are very scarce in the wild, this from SE Provinces of China. Mid to late season, large heads of sky-blue that take on an arresting shade of grape jelly as each flower fades, atop willowy stems to nearly 3', perfect for layering the garden with a shorter, later blossoming selection of the same genus. Full sun, hardy, durable, poor soils. Full sun, with well draining soils in mild positions in the PNW. Named for Irish gal pal and garden guru by our friends Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones from our collections in Yunnan together in 2000. An illuminating selection of the autumn blossoming, fragrant, hardy evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, forming a dense mounded, glowing specimen to 5' x 4' over a very long time. 15' in 10 years. Eric Hammond's collection for Heronswood in 1997 from Sichuan Province, a rare, stoloniferous species with glossy green straplike foliage to 15, forming dense, slowly spreading colonies in light shade and even moisture. The so-called tetraploid form of this species that has circulated in commerce for over two decades. Partial shade. Spidery webbed leaves in tones of mercury possess a near iridescent like quality in the waning light of evening. Full sun well drained soil, or for a container, where foliage and flower will provide season long interest. Propagator and nursery manager at Windcliff, Maria Peterson, did some of her own propagation, resulting in her lovely daughter, Ida Lynn for whom this is named. Windcliff seedlings of the original charming dwarf series, forming petite rosettes of succulent foliage and charming pink to purple racemes in mid summer, topped by a 'pineapple-like' coma of bracts. Very rare, very hardy deciduous Kiwi with white variegated leaves. Rather good in containers or troughs. Site in a sheltered position or simply grow in a container and protect during winter months. This rare deciduous shrub collected by Hinkley in the dry pinelands of Yunnan Province in 1996 forms an elegant small tree or small shrub clad with finely textured pinnate foliage and elegant, long and pendulous pink chains to a 1' or more in length, for full sun or very light shade in draining, poor soils. Collected with compatriots Johnson and McMahan, this very hardy and vigorous species forms a relatively vigorous 6 carpet of small, handsomely glossy foliage and sprays of pretty light pink flowers rising above in mid to late summer, for light shade in humusy, evenly moist soils; some overhead protection suggested below zone 8 or mulch with sawdust. Slowly forms beefy clumps but seemingly sterile in cultivation. A truly superlative Phlomoid forming a dense mound to 3' x 3', carrying lanceolate,silver-gray foliage, each leaf with a beguiling silvery crimped margin, and axillary clusters of golden yellow flowers opening from bristled buds in mid summer. This tip roots as it grows, an unusual but useful characteristic for making large sweeps of this species! If true elegance could arrive in the room as a plant, this demure mountain Hydrangea selection from Japan is the Audrey Hepburn of the genus, with shyly nodding fully double roses of pink surrounding a mostly absent central boss of fertile florets, atop stems to only 2.5' in height. A spectacular selection of ornamental Rhubarb, forming irresistable mounds of ruby red foliage with caerulean highlights in spring, later giving rise to a liftoff of small red flowers on stems to 6' or more. Introduced into cultivation by our friends at High Country Gardens in New Mexico. Hardiness untested. A marvel to behold, in light shade and humus rich soils, even moisture. Light shade is best in evenly moist, humus-rich soils. An exciting collection of this celebrated genus from the Mishmi Hills in Arunachal Pradesh 2018, forming a tall shrub with beautiful exfoliating bark. Progeny of open pollinated seedlings of a classic Irish black purple selection from Dierama ambigum. Spathes of deepest purple black emerge in early spring on stems to 18. Overwinter pots in cool and dry location. Relatively common at upper elevations of the Mishmi Hills at nearly 10,000' though continually bathed in cool moist air rising from the Brahmaputra plain far below. For sheer quantity of flower stem per plant, this s worthy of growing. Shared with me by Jimmy Blake, a perfectly hardy Begonia without a cultivar or species name, possessing platinum striped, burgundy palmate foliage creating lusty mounds to 15 x 15, hardy in humus rich, evenly moist soils in partial shade. Light shade and draining soils. Finest for the PNW, with deep green felted foliage to 8' over time, with lacy heads of purple/mauve flowers mid-summer. For deep regal purple tubular flowers emerging from black calyces atop sturdy 5' stems for a long period in mid summer onward, very few hardy Salvias surpass this superb selection. A very pretty perennial from Morocco and Portugal so infrequently seen, forming flattened heads of purple/blue flowers over a dastardly long time in summer amongst a framework to 2' or slightly more. Full sun, draining soils, The American Twinleaf, related to Podophyllum, is an unsung and mostly unknown species with superb clumps of twin-leaved stems, tall flowering scapes topped by white flowers followed by astoundingly ornamental crops of powdery fruit- just as the flowering stems transition in color to pink/red. Evergreen, large black purple flower from the area of Y Ty in NE Vietnam. Not my collection though its handscome blue/green foliage on stems to 3.5' helped me identify the same species from Arunachal Pradesh. For E.A. Full sun, please. Full sun and draining soils. Draining soils. Hardy in the open ground in zones 8 or above, in full sun and draining soils- though with a bit of extra water during the driest months. Full sun in draining yet reasonably good soils. Suas hastes flexveis so utilizadas na fabricao de cestarias e cordas e o suco das folhas usado para fazer um colrio. Narrow, somewhat open tree to 20' or slightly more after 10 years. DJHT 99125A sensational and distinctive, self-clinging 'Hydrangea' with textural, oval, felted foliage and along stems rising as high as its support will allow, 6' or 60', exquiste corymbs of creamy white flowers surrounded by elegant, oval-lanceolate sterile bracts. One of the quickest and easiest in our mind of these charming S. African bulbs, forming spreading colonies of bright green foliage to 3, smothered throughout summer with bight pink star shaped flowers slightly above. Collected by Hinkley, et al, in 1996 on the slopes of Emei Shan in Sichuan Province where it is gathered by locals, dried and sold as an aphrodisiac. Disease resistant foliage always looks good. Very difficult. After a long pause, weve put a species name to this superb undeservedly scarce species, with bold evergreen foliage and de-loveily fragrant white flowers in earliest winter from tightly packed axillary buds. Foolproof if provided soils with adequate moisture in full sun or light shade. This represents my collection from east of Puerto Montt in 1998.
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