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 or small tree with dark green, narrow, and toothed leaves and an upright habit. The amazing flowers appear in late spring on the ends of long pendulous stalks. They are large, bright red, and urn-shaped with a very thick and fleshy texture—really quite stunning. To quote Bean: “one of the most attractive of all shrubs.” Native to temperate forests in southern Chile. May suffer some damage in very cold winters but comes back rapidly from old wood or the roots. Best in light shade.
A very unusual and quite striking evergreen perennial plant from the cloud forests of northern Vietnam. It features long and pleated, very fuzzy leaves with a very narrow, strap-like shape up to four or more feet in length. The leaves are beautifully arranged in a vase-like shape from the base. The yellow flowers are borne in a large and compact head that looks like a small pineapple. Probably best as a stunning container specimen in all but the mildest climates.
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 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.
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.
The Chilean Fire Tree is a stunning small evergreen tree native to temperate forests in Chile and adjacent parts of Argentina. It has narrow to elliptic foliage and a bushy but upright habit and features clusters of long and tubular red to orange flowers in late spring and early summer. It usually stays in flower for several weeks and is an absolute magnet for hummingbirds. Easy and tough once established and, like all members of the Proteaceae, you should avoid fertilizer, especially when grown in a container.
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