Dicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica Type: Evergreen Fern Exposure: Shade / Part Sun Water: Regular Here’s an example of “zonal denial.” Although this is the hardiest of the tree ferns, it will stillContinue reading
Tag: Dramatic Foliage
Bigleaf Chinese Hydrangea
Bigleaf Chinese Hydrangea Hydrangea aspera “Macrophylla” Type: Deciduous shrub Exposure: Light to partial shade Water: Regular Here’s one that I found at the UBC (University of British Columbia) Botanical Garden. Growing to an impressive sizeContinue reading
Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius “Diablo” Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius “Diablo” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular / Light Today’s plant rivals the Black Elderberry for dramatic, purple-black foliage. Quickly reaching a height and spreadContinue reading
Empress Tree
Empress Tree Paulownia tomentosa Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular Happy Mother’s Day! The popularity of this fast-growing Chinese native is thanks to its large dramatic leaves and tropical-looking, fragrant flower clusters. InContinue reading
Gunnera, Dinosaur Food
Gunnera manicata Gunnera, Dinosaur Food Gunnera manicata Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Ample Folks, meet the grandaddy of foliage plants. Gunnera not only demands attention, but alters the scale of any gardenContinue reading
Cardoon
Cynara Cardunculus Cardoon Cynara Cardunculus Type: Herbaceous Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular This big bold perennial is pretty much the epitome of an “architectural” plant. Dramatic, grey / green spiny leaves that can reachContinue reading
Taro, Elephant’s Ear
Colocasia esculenta Taro, Elephant’s Ear Colocasia esculenta Type: Annual (here in USDA Zone 8) Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Ample Here’s another dramatic tropical plant that can fool us all into thinking we’re inContinue reading