Alchemilla erythropoda (Dwarf Lady’s mantle)

Alchemilla erythropoda (Dwarf Lady’s mantle)

Alchemilla erythropoda (Dwarf Lady’s mantle)   Growth:  Compact, clump-forming, mounding Characteristics: Good woodland specimen or front border plant.  Prefers part sun and medium to moist soil. Colours: Bluish green, hairy leaves. Many tiny, frothy chartreuse...
Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle)

Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle)

Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle)   Growth:  shallow woody rhizomes, clump forming, self-seeding Characteristics: good woodland ground cover, drought tolerant, long lasting when cut Leaves: attractive foliage, soft and pale green, which captures “teardrops” when...
Anenome canadensis (Canadian white anemone)

Anenome canadensis (Canadian white anemone)

Anenome canadensis (Canadian white anemone)   Growth: Rhizomatous, tuberous rootstocks Characteristics:  spreading, groundcover Leaves:  light green, long, toothed leaves, hairy beneath Colours:  buttercup shaped white flowers with yellow centres Size:  Height...
Aquilegia caerulea ‘Origami Mix’

Aquilegia caerulea ‘Origami Mix’

Aquilegia caerulea ‘Origami Mix’ (‘Origami Mix’ columbine) Growth:  tall, clump-forming   Characteristics: Perfect for the cottage garden or woodland shade garden, mounding. Extended bloom time of up to 12 weeks. Colours: Multi-coloured, large 3” blooms in late...
Aquilegia canadensis (Canadian Red Columbine)

Aquilegia canadensis (Canadian Red Columbine)

Aquilegia canadensis (Canadian Red Columbine)   Growth: clump forming, self-seeding  Characteristics: many nodding flowers in midspring Leaves: fern-like, dark green Flowers: scarlet sepals, lemon-yellow petals taper to red spurs Size: Height 24-36” (60-90 cm);...