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PLANT OF THE WEEK #18: Clematis napaulensis
By Michael
Jun 30, 2020
For years I’ve complained that June is by far the most boring month in my garden, and that nothing – absolutely nothing – actually looks like it’s enjoying June by starting
PLANT OF THE WEEK #17: Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
By Richard
Jun 23, 2020
I’m guilty. I had my head turned and couldn’t resist. I spurned my first love and chose another. Now I realise my mistake and am desperate to make up for it. Sedum ‘Autumn Jo
PLANT OF THE WEEK #16: Helleborus x hybridus
By Michael
Jun 16, 2020
At this florally quiet time of year (in the far southern states, at least), there’s an extraordinary opportunity for a plant to really shine, with little or no competition – to

PLANT OF THE WEEK #17: Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
By Richard
Jun 23, 2020

I’m guilty. I had my head turned and couldn’t resist. I spurned my first love and chose another. Now I realise my mistake and am desperate to make up for it. Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, I want you bac ...

PLANT OF THE WEEK #16: Helleborus x hybridus
By Michael
Jun 16, 2020

At this florally quiet time of year (in the far southern states, at least), there’s an extraordinary opportunity for a plant to really shine, with little or no competition – to be a big fish in a ...

PLANT OF THE WEEK #15: Poa labillardieri
By Michael
Jun 9, 2020

Having laden this Plant of the Week feature of The Gardenist with plants about which the authors could all enthuse unequivocally, I thought it was time to include a plant about which I’m in two (or ...

PLANT OF THE WEEK #14: Hydrangea quercifolia
By Michael
Jun 2, 2020

I’m wracking my brains, trying to remember my first encounter with Hydrangea quercifolia.  Most of us grew up with hydrangeas – the ‘mop-top’ sort –  in our Mum’s gardens, or our Nana’ ...

PLANT OF THE WEEK #13: Miscanthus transmorrisonensis
By Michael
May 26, 2020

Yep, it’s a bit of a mouthful of a name, but it’s very satisfying (and invariably impressive) to say once you’ve nailed it. In singing the praises of Miscanthus transmorrisonensis, it’s necess ...