Veronica spicata “Royal Candles” Speedwell Veronica spicata “Royal Candles” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This low-growing veronica only gets a foot (30cm) high while spreading to 18in (45cm) wide, forming aContinue reading
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Rose Campion
Lychnis coronaria Rose Campion Lychnis coronaria Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular / Drought Tolerant Once Established The fuzzy, light greenish-silver foliage (about the same shade as Lamb’s Ears) of this old-fashioned perennial formsContinue reading
Tall Verbena, Argentinian Vervain
Verbena bonariensis Tall Verbena, Argentinian Vervain Verbena bonariensis Type: Perennial or Annual Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular I think the best description of this South American native is from Fine Gardening, who calls this “aContinue reading
Orange Butterfly Bush
Buddleja globosa Orange Butterfly Bush Buddleja globosa Type: Evergreen or Semi-Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular Buddlejas (pronounced BUD-lee-ahs) are a group of upright growing, vase-shaped shrubs, known for their abilityContinue reading
Anemone Clematis
Clematis montana “Elizabeth” Anemone Clematis Clematis montana “Elizabeth Type: Deciduous Vine Exposure: Full Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This spring-blooming clematis is a vigorous climber, able to scramble up a trellis, fence or intoContinue reading
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Chilean Fire Tree
Embothrium coccineum Chilean Fire Tree Embothrium coccineum Type: Semi- Evergreen to Evergreen Tree or Large Shrub Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular Here in the warmer coastal parts of southern British Columbia, thisContinue reading
Ice Plant
Delosperma “Perfect Orange” “Perfect Orange” Ice Plant Delosperma “Perfect Orange” Type: Succulent Perennial Groundcover Exposure: Full Sun Water: Drought Tolerant The fleshy, succulent leaves of this ultra low ground cover grow to a mere 2-4Continue reading
Shamrock Rhododendron
Rhododendron “Shamrock” Shamrock Rhododendron Rhododendron “Shamrock” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Should have posted this on St Patrick’s Day… This dwarf Rhododendron with small leaves grows only to 18in (45cm)Continue reading
Marsh Marigold
Caltha palustrus Marsh Marigold Caltha palustrus Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Heavy, Requires Constant Moisture This perennial is native to marshy areas, but can also grow underwater, with as much as 8inContinue reading
Magic Carpet Spirea
Spirea japonica “Magic Carpet” Magic Carpet Spirea Spirea japonica “Magic Carpet” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular This small shrub from Japan and China has sharply toothed, oval leaves, whichContinue reading