(all about the foliage). Not that I am impartial. Evenly moist soils. We propagate a seedling selection we feel is superior in many aspects to sister seedlings we trialed. Agave salmiana x protoamericana Windcliff. Definitely expands the color range we can extract from this genus in the PNW. A beautiful small tree or large shrub, ours to 6' after 20 years, with smallish, narrow, spined foliage giving an overall ferny frondy effect, offering nice effects from red fruit held throughout much of winter. Full sun/very light shade in any draining soil. A now classic purple foliaged foliaged selection of this species, named by Tony Avent in the early 90's. Super in containers. This form, or subspecies of Hydrangea is one of the best I have grown. Considered the most beautiful of the genus with Hydrangea-like flowers, to which it is closely related, atop wiry stems to 15, for light shade and humus rich soils. An extremely rare species from E China, one of just two members of the genus. A lovely and hardy selection of Flowering Maple with rich pink flowers, produced throughout the summer into autumn. The so-called 'Climbing Fuchsia' which will self-support through shrubs, trees or trellises to 15', cloaked for an experasperatingly long period with pretty blossoms of red outer tepals and purple/pink tubes. Truly, utterly, one of the best. Demure-ish, relatively, to 6' x 6'. Accentuated undulate foliage adds textural hit, much appreciated in our garden. This rarely encountered branched variety of Solomon's Seal provides a dazzling effect and texture, especially so when emerging in mid to late spring. A large headed pure white form, mid season, with very sturdy stems to 4' above moderately vigorous, low-ish mounds of deep green foliage. Moreover, sequential leaf mimicry occurs when a single individual vine is associated with different tree species. Very rare northern Vietnam species with felted grayish green, deciduous foliage and large creamy heads of Hydrangea-like flowers in summer. With taxonomic confusion, this hybrid has made its way around gardens under numerous aliases, by any name it is profoundly worth growing. 2015. We do not produce in large quantities, so please check regarding availability before your visit. A precious and classic selection of the Mountain Hydrangea forming dense mounds of dark green foliage to ~3' x 3' above which floats delicate heads of light pink fertile florets surrounded by lighter still pink sterile florets, each picoteed in deeper shades, intensifying in hue as the season progresses. The sole species is Boquila trifoliolata (DC.) breviscarpa DJHT 99143. Hinkley, Vietnam, 2006, Ypsilandra sp. 5. Atop sturdy, determined stems to 2.5' are held tightly packed globes of pale blue flowers opening from dark lilac buds, each petal centered with a line of deeper blue, in mid-July to mid-August. Seedlings from Hinkley collection from Sichuan forms upright stems to 15 clad with narrow 6 evergreen foliage, cymes of honey scented flowers late spring, then red fruit. Whorled leaves top stems to 2.5' while purple stained-glass spathes appear below the foliage on short stems adherred to the leaf stem. An excellent addition to the full sun, droughty border, taking both the heat and cold we received in 2021. Full sun, draining soils. From fellow Flemish floristical friends, one of the best Epimediums I have grown, with true rich ruby red flowers produced in April and May slightly above 1' mounds of primarily deciduous foliage (obviously carrying a great deal of E. grandiflorum genetics). Partial shade in cool draining soils. From a diverse genus of which we have taken a particular liking, this is one of the best. Bright shade, decent enough soil is appreciated. One of the best, in partial shade in draining but evenly moist soils. hookeriana HWJK 2102. Abundant in 2016, road widening by 2018 had fully eliminated this population. 15'. Rsistance au froid:-15 si ponctuel. Long lived, durable and, well, fruity. A sprightly variegated form of the mountain hydrangea, forming compact mounds of bespeckled foliage and delicate heads of pink flowers in early to mid summer. Hinkley collection from Sichuan, curious flowers on mid center of evegreen leaf blade resulting in red fruit. Purple-black spathes and a contrasting nobby-white spathe formed on 18 stems; foliage more deeply serrated than its Japanese counterpart. My collections of this stunning and sturdy species from the Arunachal Pradesh, NE India, forming dense mounds of broad, upright foliage to 4.5' and a very long progression of dense (well, yeh, right) upright racemes of orange/peach with pinkish overtones in August and early September. The smaller textured foliage and glossy green foliage is quite unlike any other medium sized shrub we can successfully grow in the PNW (ideal container substitute as well). Named for my dear Mom, one of the best, as she was, with super-robustness and large, long-lasting heads of navy-blue with highlights of white on the outer edge of each petal. Light shade in draining soils. A 2008 Hinkley collection of a very beautiful species relatively common in the mountains of NE. Left and right photos show fraud (red) and host (blue) leafs. Axillary flowers appear in late winter, curiously pretty, while crops of blue fruit ripen on female specimens in late summer/early autumn. A truly superb Solomons Seal, with elegantly nodding stems to 15 carrying glossy green foliage and large pendulous bells of white-tipped-green produced at the axil of each leaf in late spring. Don't waste my time asking). Don't worry about me. It is a distinctive, hardy, relatively carefree front-of-border element for full sun or very light shade in evenly moist soil. Despite being jaded by a good collection of cultivars as well as some of our own selections, 'Jimmy's Wonder' continues to impress us and visitors alike. Wonderous, really. Hinkley, Sichuan, 1996. A selection distributed by good friends at Cobblewood Nursery in MA, with clear white irises nestled amidst low spreading colonies of linear iris shaped foliage. Unblossomed, we've been electrified by our collections of the Zingiberidaceae from this area of NE India thus far and do not expect this to be any different. The woody vine Boquila trifoliolata mimics the leaves of its supporting trees in terms of size, shape, color, orientation, petiole length, and/or tip spininess. Dr Russell Barrett recounts his discovery of Lechenaultia mimica in the remote Harding Range of Australia's Kimberley. One of the loveliest Windcliff selections in our Willful Women of Windcliff series, reserved for one of the most beautiful and centered people we know, celebrated in this plant by way of her equally sweet husband Dale asking to honor our Covid hiking spouse and dessert temptress on her May Day birthday. Cool, humus rich soils and in partially shaded sites. So-called Spanish Bayonet or Lord's Candles of S. California is a relatively well known chaparral 'yucca' there but infrequently seen in the Pacific Northwest. Originally given to me from Jocie Horder, Poulsbo, a particular monstrosity, with large white-streaked with green-flowers for a long period in early spring, in full to partial shade in humus-rich soils with winter to mid-spring moisture. A particularly vigorous clone of the queen of the genus, this from our friend Duane West, makes vigorous mounds of purple-blotched foliage and very early erect flowers of startling translucent red in March. Though both species and common names would imply this is from the Indian Subcontinent where it is indeed widely cultivated for its edible tubers, this Central/South American species is bold, handsome and carefree. koreanum HC 970522. Glands on the scape trap and digest insects. Fully deciduous. From the Karoo in S. Africa, this species from a delightful and varied genus proffers multitudes of sparkly white 'daisies' nestled atop prostrate mats of small fleshy leaves. From Nancy Goodwin's iconic Montrose Nursery in N.C. comes with superb white flowering form of the crested iris, forming ground hugging colonies of strap-like leaves in which are nestled lovely white flowers in mid-spring, for light shade in draining, humus rich soils. Full sun or light shade. Needing a well drained location in full sun to succeed, best as a trough or container plant OR in a rock garden with sharp gravelly soils. A rare but surprisingly hardy evergreen Hamamelid from the Fan Xi Phan in northern Vietnam, producing stunning flowers of red in autumn amidst highly varnished green foliage along a framework less than 15'. Large heads of dazzling white flowers on sturdy stems to 2.5', one of the best late-season whites we have and superior to all others, in cultivation and from other breeders- on our site. First time offering of frequently asked about (hardest to propagate) plants in my garden, best described as polite, handsome cross between Fatsia and Tetrapanax. From John Massey's (Ashwood Nursery) brilliant breeding work, this with deeply saturated foliage on stems to 18" and a lasting display of orchid-like deep lavender/purple flowers in late summer through autumn. This species is a must have in any well appointed woodland garden. and sharply draining soils. The Beast at Windcliff, blossoming after two decades in 2021 and after producing mammoth architecture, possessing a startling blue gray cast to its punishing pointed leaves (best clipped as they emerge to prevent unintended punctures). Published online. An extremely rare endemic from the NW part of Korea with low spreading mounds of narrow grassy like foliage and early spring beardless yellow Irises in light shade and draining soils. Perfectly hardy in zone 7b, in full sun or light shade in any draining soils. For our climate ther are fewer plants better equipped to bring the garden to life in August and September than this with saucy orange flowers emerging from burgundy stems. A sensational selection worthy of any border in light shade, best, and draining soils. Position: au soleil, ou mi-ombre. Humusy soils with even moisture in light shade. DJHV 19523An undetermined, unblossomed species from the botanically opulent region of Y-Ty on the Chinese frontier in Vietnam in 2019. Drainage is key, keeping this plant away from copious moisture during the winter months but providing some during the growing season. Sub-shrubby species from Mexico and Texas with rich sweetly pink flowers facing outward on semi-woody stems to 2.5', meant for full sun and brutally poor soils, with adequate water for establishment. One of our favorites, brought to us by our friend Duane West, with a nonstop flurry of charming, zippy flowers amongst a 2.5' framework throughout summer. The queen of all Arisaemas, with whorls of large dark green, purple tinted foliage, handsomely purple striped stems and swarthy hooded flowers produced beneath, yielding enormous red heads of fruit in autumn. A Tom Ranney hybrid with quantities of large creamy white flowers with the slightest blush of pink on a deciduous framework to 8' x 6', for bright positions or full sun in any draning soils. Our original stock plant grows on a tall wall alongside an aged Camellia japonica and the new growth tendrils have become intertwined within the camellia. 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. The Camellia of 'Tea Oil', this has been so long cultivated in China it is unlikely that my collection of this, in the wilds of Hubei Province, was truly of its original provenance. We're enthralled to have this blossom for us, first time in 2021 with large terminal flowers of light pink atop leafy stems to 4'. Non-imbricate species from high elevation Mayodia Pass, Arunachal Pradesh, where it produced very compact specimens to less than 2' in height. Though to 4' over time, it is very adaptive to severe pruning when needed. Broad leaves form beefy clumps from which skyrocket flowering scapes to nearly 5', capped by ridiculously large heads of rich blue flowers very late in the season. Boquila trifoliolata is a common evergreen climber growing in thickets up to 6 m high and occurs in central Chile and adjacent Argentina. The Boquila trifoliolata vine, which is found in the rainforests of Chile. These are as of yet unblossomed but we don't much care. Full sun or light shade ok. Utterly fantastic. Mid-to-late winter foliage emerges with handsome purple mottling, while graceful nodding pink flowers are presented in April. Hinkley introduction into commerce from Emei Shan, Sichuan, evergreen clumping perennial with purple tinged new growth, white flowers, NO direct sun. Boquila trifoliolata. Full sun in wet to evenly moist soil. Though I germinated this seed under the name of Astelia nivicola, from New Zealand, it appears to be A. nervosa though larger in all aspects. An exceptionally sweet evergreen mound of linear foliage to 10 above which are produced sprays of white flowers in late spring through early summer. Rarely seen willow in our gardens, though for no good reason, forming a dense framework of yellow stems to 4' x 3', with wooly gray foliage. sun. Full sun and draining soils, yet with adequate moisture. What more could you possibly want? Tolerant of dry shade once fully established. Queen of the genus w/ shards of papery cinnamon bark glows when back lit, gray-backed foliage (griseum) that reveals majestic colors in spring, perfect size to fit all gardens (30' max). The vase shaped tall shrub possesses handsome linear green leaves turning spectacular shades of yellow in autumn in contrast to crops of bright scarlet fruit following a haze of small yellow flowers in late winter. This has yet to flower for us, hoping for the first blossoms to appear in 2022. My 2008 collection from NE Sichuan Province, more carmine in its clusters of flowers than those currently in wider distribution. Full sun and draining soils. boquila trifoliolata. Thread starter Solange; Start date Nov 5, 2016; Solange Shohin. Species name will be provided upon first flowering. Felipe Yamashita . Forms handsomely cut foliage that remains tough throughout the growing season, late winter flowers, variable in color from jade-green-flushed-purple to dusky rose. Most importantly, a tight clumper rather than a loose runner. Fragrant! 2 and slowly spreading. Darrell Probst selection when we traveled together in 1997. Silvery flower buds are held throughout winter opening in mid-to-latter days of February.
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