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This woodland perennial “Jack‑in‑the‑Pulpit” has to be seen to be believed. The deep purple glossy “hood” of the spathe surrounds the pure glistening white of the club‑like spadix – a striking color combination. The plant rises to around one or two feet in height in early spring from an underground, tuber‑like structure. In addition to the “out of this world” flowers, the foliage is often marked with silver streaking. Best in woodland conditions and soil (similar culture to trilliums, hostas, etc.).
A fantastic woodland perennial “Jack‑in‑the‑Pulpit.” This is a large species that can reach 4–5 ft. in height if provided with good soil and plenty of water during the growing season. The stem is mottled purple‑brown and the whorled leaves are shiny and have a long terminal “drip tip.” The deep reddish‑chocolate and glossy “hood” of the spathe appears below the narrow leaves. One of the easiest and most ornamental of the jack‑in‑the‑pulpits. Best in woodland conditions and soil (similar culture to trilliums, hostas, etc.).
A member of the Gesneriaceae (African Violet family) that is endemic to the temperate rain forests of coastal Chile and adjacent Argentina. This is a very rarely offered creeping/climbing epiphytic, very delicate and slow-growing “vine” (I really hesitate to use that word). Best in a hanging basket or in a cool greenhouse. Requires shade and a well-drained but organic soil, preferably with good humidity – not a plant for a hot or sunny location. The small rounded leaves are hairy with coarse teeth and the large and showy tubular flowers flare out strongly at the mouth. These are rich raspberry-pink in color and appear in mid-summer. A hummingbird favorite.
Another stunning and intriguing genus in the Araliaceae (ginsengs, scheffleras, aralias, etc.). This has the general appearance of a Schefflera species (an evergreen shrub or small tree with very large and ornamental leaves). This species features thorny stems and large and palmate, deeply lobed leaves with jagged margins. The flowers of Brassaiopsis are typically borne in long and pendulous chains of small “golf ball‑like” clusters but I have not seen this particular species in flower. Native to lower elevation forests in the Sino‑Himalaya and probably best as a container plant in areas prone to colder temps (less than 20 F?).
A member of the Gesneriaceae (a relative of the African Violet). This is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a basal rosette of deeply rugose, toothed and felted leaves from which arises a very short stem with one or two very large, inflated “snapdragon-like” flowers of cream flushed pink with masses of darker spots within. A striking plant for a container, terrarium or shaded rockery (in a mild climate). I am pretty sure this is the first introduction of this species into cultivation. It was found growing with beech, rhododendrons, magnolias, etc. so should have some hardiness.
A member of the Gesneriaceae (African Violet family) native to south-central China where it grows on mossy cliffs and rock faces. This is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of deeply rugose, toothed and felted leaves from which arises a very short stem with several very large, inflated “snapdragon-like” flowers of deep blue-purple. The flowers are quite large for the size of the plant, a real stunner! A striking plant for a container, terrarium or shaded rockery. Should be quite hardy, as it has been in the garden here at the RSBG (unprotected) for many years now.
An Award of Garden Merit selection with large “formal double” flowers (no mass of stamens in the middle and the petals are very geometrically arranged) in mid‑spring. The outer petals of the flowers are deep pink fading to pale pink and then white as you get closer to the center of the blossom. One of our favorites in the garden and rarely offered for sale.
A famous and very beautiful camellia with large and clear pink, “formal double” flowers (no mass of stamens in the middle and the petals are very geometrically arranged) in mid‑spring. This is a williamsii hybrid and so the flowers drop off once they have finished. One of our favorites in the garden and rarely offered for sale.
A stunning camellia with large “formal double” flowers (no mass of stamens in the middle and the petals are very geometrically arranged) in mid‑spring. The coloring of this selection is quite lovely with the overall look of soft, clear pink with white overtones, especially toward the center. As with all of the japonicas we grow, the flowers drop off once they have finished. One of our favorites in the garden and rarely offered for sale.
This cultivar is one of the very few camellias (out of hundreds) with fragrant flowers. This selection features very large fragrant white flowers that age to pale pink and finally a deep pink before falling (the entire flower falls off). A large boss of yellow stamens completes the package. Easy and best in light shade due to the relatively late blooming season (June in the RSBG).
