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Agapetes are epiphytic evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. Our first offering of this new hybrid selection. This is a sister seedling to ‘Orange Marmalade’ but with lemon‑yellow flowers with darker chevrons vs. orange. An abundant bloomer and a vigorous grower. Requires excellent drainage and makes a great display in a moss‑lined hanging basket.
Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. An evergreen epiphytic blueberry from the cloud forests of Asia. This species is more compact in growth than many of its epiphytic relatives and not particularly pendulous as so many species in this genus tend to be. Glossy and small rounded leaves along the stems for a very dense habit and appearance. This distinct species has bell-shaped pale to deep red flowers - unusual for this genus. Our first offering.
Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is epiphytic evergreen shrub is a new introduction from the temperate rainforests of the eastern Himalaya. The smooth leaves are narrowly elliptic and about two to three inches in length. The tubular flowers are dark yellow with contrasting dark red‑purple chevrons on the tube, all highlighted by a large and dark red, very showy calyx. New to cultivation and a great addition to the palette of Agapetes species in cultivation.
A large and bold perennial arising from an underground tuberous rhizome in late spring. This is a magnificent plant in the landscape, with a large whorl of 10 to 20 leaflets atop a tall stem up to four feet in height. The leaves are dark green and may be marked with silver. The amazing flowers are the typical spathe and spadix which distinguishes this family of plants. In this particular species, the spathe is greenish with a long and narrow pendulous tip. The protruding, knob‑like spadix is also green. Blooms in mid‑ to late summer. Plant the tubers two or three inches down (deeper in colder climates) in a moist and organic soil with good drainage. A stunning accent in the woodland garden or as a companion to rhododendrons. Spectacular tropical effect once established, especially when planted in groups. Native to China where it occurs in a wide variety of habitats.
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.
This selection features very large fully double flowers of purplish-red with white streaks, quite striking! Very glossy foliage, best in light shade. Quite lovely and uncommon in cultivation. Our first offering.
The “white mountain heathers” as they are known, have small “whipcord” branches and white bell-shaped flowers. A beautiful and very slow-growing dwarf evergreen shrub, perfect in a trough or rock garden. This species is native to the high reaches of the Himalaya Mountains and has a rather prostrate and mounding habit with masses of white flowers with contrasting colorful calyces. Morning or filtered sun and great drainage but adequate moisture for best results. Our first offering of this rare taxon.
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 is an evergreen “tree heath,” which has a very interesting native range including southern Europe, North Africa, and into the foothills of the western Caucasus. Amazingly, it is also found in Abyssinia and on many of the higher mountains of eastern and central Africa (including Mt Kilimanjaro)! This forms an erect shrub or small tree with tiny linear leaves of deep glossy green. The small but quite fragrant white flowers appear in masses in mid-spring. This species has been cultivated here in the garden since 1994 and has never suffered any damage from cold temperatures. A beautiful and easily grown wild heath that deserves wider cultivation.
Dwarf evergreen shrublets slowly spreading by underground runners to form a low groundcover. Closely related to the E North American native Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) which is a widely used ornamental. This Japanese native is similar, but the attractive glossy leaves have deeply impressed veins and the white urn-shaped flowers are followed by large glistening white berries instead of red. A beautiful plant with wintergreen flavored fruit.
This is a beautiful evergreen shrub with pinnate foliage. The dark glossy green leaves have spiny teeth and a more or less pure waxy white lower leaf surface. The bright yellow flowers are in terminal upright racemes and are magnets for hummingbirds. These are followed by showy clusters of blue “berries” that are extremely ornamental. A fine companion for rhododendrons, this is considered a “magnificent hardy evergreen”. Tolerant of sun but will thrive under a quite heavy tree-canopy and indeed can be used, where space permits, in much the same way as our native M. aquifolium. Native and relatively common over much of southern China, very closely related to the more commonly cultivated M. japonica.