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.

Geranium 'Nodosum'

$12.00

(Knotted Cranesbill) To 40 cms. Bluish pearly pink flowers with dark veining, from late spring to early autumn. Glossy 3-lobed leaves. Suitable for shade – tolerates drier areas. Winter dormant.

Aconitum anthora

$15.00

Rare. To 80 cms in flower. Erect stems with pale yellow hooded blossoms. Deeply dissected foliage. Gritty, well-drained soil. Lime loving. Winter dormant.

Thalictrum delavayi

$12.00

To 1.5 metre. Purple tinted stems and ferny like foliage. Clusters of large, fluffy-looking flowers with lilac petals and pale yellow stamens. Summer flowering. Sun or part shade. Suits cottage, woodland or meadow. Winter dormant.

Hosta 'Purple Heart'

$15.00

To 40 cms. Leaves have thick substance and are clear lime to mid green. Dark purply red stems with the colour extending into the base of the leaves. Slight veining. Violet flowers. 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.