Shade

Disporum cantoniense 'Night Heron'

$13.00

(Canton fairy bells). 1 -1.5 metres in height. Dark purple stems and dusky purple leaves. Small, bell-shaped, pale ellow flowers late spring. Showy, purple berries in autumn. Clump forming. Winter dormant.

Corydalis flexuosa

$10.00

To 40 cms. Upright slender, long spurred, tubular blue flowers with whitish throats late spring to early summer. May be summer dormant, then autumn flowering. Rhizomatous ground cover for shade. Winter dormant.

Haemanthus albiflos

$12.00

Known for its lovely leaves, long flowering season and red berries and is an excellent choice for shady spots in the garden or in pots. Dappled shade is best. Grows up to 25 cms when in flower. Leaves are usually smooth and shiny. Plant with the upper half of the bulb above the soil level. The compact flower heads are up to 5cm wide, consisting of numerous erect, narrow white flowers. The erect stamens protrude conspicuously beyond the tips of the flowers and the anthers turn yellow or orange when ripe. Protect from hard frost – not fully hardy.

Primula victoriana - Lace

$12.00

Mixed – mostly maroon or purple flowers on short stems. Blooms have prominent golden eyes, elegantly edged in silver-white. Sun (cool climates) or part shade. Good drainage.

Helleborus niger ' White Magic'

$10.00

Height to about 40 cms. Evergreen. Large white flowers with a green eye. Leathery type foliage. Good drainage essential. Suitable for under Rhododendrons or deciduous trees.

Centaurea cheiranthifolia

$15.00

Height to 45 cms. Large creamy white flowers with deep purple stamens from late spring. Blue-grey leaves. Sun or part shade. Winter dormant.