This is a genus of shrubby plants native to New Guinea where they grow alongside their relatives in the Ericaceae—vireya rhododendrons, blueberries and Gaultheria spp. This genus is most closely related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but unlike their widespread and widely grown relatives, the various species of Dimorphanthera are rarely seen in cultivation. The flowers and fruit are very similar to those of a blueberry but on a vastly larger scale—with the flowers sometimes over two inches in length. These range in color from white to pink, red and bicolor. This species has solid red, glossy flowers. Best treated like a vireya with excellent drainage and protection from frost.
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This is a rarely grown evergreen shrub with sharply toothed leaves that look exactly like those of your basic English Holly. Out of flower it is easily told from a holly by the opposite branching pattern. The amazing flowers appear in late summer and are reminiscent of the orange and yellow bicolored flowers of R. cinnabarinum (Blandfordiiflorum Group). The long glossy blossoms are pendulous from the ends of the branches and quite long-lasting. A native of Chile and quite adaptable in our climate. Best in sun and a real knockout in flower. This clone, grown from seed collected wild by Dan Hinkley in Chile has flowers that are longer, narrower and an almost solid red compared to the typical form seen in gardens.
This is a genus of shrubby plants native to New Guinea where they grow alongside their relatives in the Ericaceae – vireya rhododendrons, blueberries and Gaultheria spp. This genus is most closely related to blueberries (Vaccinium) but unlike their widespread and widely grown relatives, the various species of Dimorphanthera are rarely seen in cultivation. The flowers and fruit are very similar to those of a blueberry but on a vastly larger scale - with the flowers sometimes over two inches in length. These range in color from white to pink, red and bicolor. Best treated like a vireya with excellent drainage and protection from frost. This species features clusters of two-inch long pink flowers and very large leaves. The leaves are covered with short silky hairs.
This is a genus of evergreen shrubby plants native to New Guinea where they grow alongside their relatives in the Ericaceae – vireya rhododendrons, blueberries and Gaultheria spp. This genus is most closely related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but unlike their widespread and widely grown relatives, the various species of Dimorphanthera are rarely seen in cultivation. The flowers and fruit are very similar to those of a blueberry but on a vastly larger scale - with the flowers sometimes over two inches in length. These range in color from white to pink, red and bicolor. Best treated like a vireya with excellent drainage and protection from frost. The leaves are covered with short silky hairs. Reddish new foliage.
I can do no better than to quote my good friends at Far Reaches Farm: “Extreme rarity from the summit of Jinfoshan where this was found growing in moss and leaf litter atop a narrow shoulder of hard limestone napped in snow from the night before. A diminutive species to just 3" tall with small evergreen thumbnail leaves and small white flowers touched in rose on the interior. Light lavender fruit follows. We expect this to be among the hardiest of the Disporopsis and are pleased to be the first to introduce and offer the true species. As a side note of irony, the collection site has subsequently been destroyed by development for eco-tourism.” Thanks to Kelly and Sue for sharing this with us!
This alpine evergreen creeping sub-shrub with woody stems has while flowers with bright yellow stamens in late spring. It is a member of rose family and has shiny leaves that look just like tiny oak leaves. Perfect for rock gardens or troughs in full sun. This is the dwarf form of an already dwarfish plant.
This is a tropical epiphytic fern native to the Philippines. It forms a low, spreading clump of evergreen, very glossy and leathery, arrow-shaped fronds. Best grown in a cool, moist, well-drained site with protection from hot afternoon sun. Avoid prolonged drying and excessive heat. Rare in cultivation, this is our first offering of beautiful species.
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