the VanDusen Botanical Garden 34th Annual ... - City of Vancouver

Welcome to the VanDusen Botanical Garden 34th Annual Plant Sale 

On behalf of the plant sale committee and our volunteers, welcome to our 34th Annual Plant Sale. 

This year's theme is ‘Small Space Gardening.’ 

This follows the trend for smaller gardens and balcony gardens. 

With over 40,000 plants to choose from, you are sure to find many treasures. 

Thanks to the friends of the garden, our staff and gardeners, and to the many volunteers, 

who donate their time, talents and special garden plants every year, 

to make this sale such a successful event. 

Thank you for your support, 

Joan Ouellette, Plant Sale Chair 

We wish to thank all of our sponsors for their support: 

Bean Buggy Coffee, Bonchaz Buns, Canadian Springs, 

Creperie La Boheme, Budget Printing, Gardenworks, 

Harvey’s Orchards, Heritage Perennials, Oriental Orchids, 

Pepsi Cola, Salmon Rentals, Scouts Canada, 

Southlands Nursery, Taisuco, 

Van Noort Bulb Company, 

West Creek Farms 

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VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN 

PLANT SALE CATALOGUE 2012 

CANNAS ........................................................................................................................... 4 

CHOICE ADDITIONS ........................................................................................................... 5 

POT LUCK ......................................................................................................................... 5 

FRUIT TREES AND BERRIES ................................................................................................ 6 

HERBS.............................................................................................................................. 8 

TOMATOES...................................................................................................................... 10 

VEGETABLES .................................................................................................................. 10 

MUSHROOMS KITS ........................................................................................................... 10 

ORCHIDS ........................................................................................................................ 11 

FUCHSIAS....................................................................................................................... 11 

GERANIUMS (PELARGONIUMS).......................................................................................... 11 

PERENNIALS ................................................................................................................... 12 

PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIVE PLANTS............................................................................... 19 

RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS ..................................................................................... 22 

MINIATURE ROSES........................................................................................................... 25 

SEEDS ............................................................................................................................ 26 

TREES AND SHRUBS ........................................................................................................ 27 

TROPICALS ..................................................................................................................... 34 

VINES ............................................................................................................................. 35 

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CANNAS 

Plant Name Height Colour Information 

Canna ‘Angel Martin’ 1.0m (3ft) yellow with pink streaks Tender perennial with green-bronze leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘City of Portland’ 1.5m (5ft) rich salmon Tender perennial with large green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Crimson Beauty’ 1.1m (3.5ft) pinky red Tender perennial with emerald green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Dawn Pink’ 40cm (1.3ft) coral pink Tender perennial. Striking bronze foliage with red veins. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Firebird’ 70cm (2.5ft) crimson Tender perennial with forest green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Futurity Red’ 60cm (2ft) crimson Tender perennial with dark chocolate-coloured leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Gold Ader’ 1m (3ft) orange Tender perennial with paddle-like large green foliage. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Grande’ 2.7m (9ft) small, red, may not flower Huge tender perennial. Banana-like green leaves with red edging 

Canna ‘Ingeborg’ 80cm (2.7ft) apricot orange Tender perennial with green-bronze leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Journey’s End’ 70cm (2.5ft) cream, pink splash Tender perennial with mid-green foliage. Flowers July to October 

Canna musifolia 2m (6ft) peach-red, may not flower Tender perennial. Species plant. Huge banana-like deep green leaves 

Canna ‘Omega’ 1.6m (6ft) orange Tender perennial. Large paddle-like green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Red Stripe’ 1.2m (4ft) brilliant red Tender perennial. Striking bronze foliage with red veins. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Richard Wallace’ 1.1m (3.5ft) yellow, red splash Tender perennial with large apple-green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Roi Humbert’ 1.2m (4ft) tomato red One of the very best. Glossy brown foliage, sub-tropical effect. Flowers July to Oct. 

Canna ‘Scarlet Wave’ 1.0m (3ft) red Tender perennial with large green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Semaphore’ 1.1m (3.5ft) chrome yellow-orange Tender perennial with bluish-bronze leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Stadt Feldbach’ 80cm (2.7ft) peachy-orange Tender perennial with large apple-green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Stuttgart’ 2.7m (8ft) apricot Amazing apple-green & cream var. fol. This canna prefers shade. Flowers July to Oct. 

Canna ‘Striata’ 2.2m (7ft) orange Fabulous cream-yellow and green striped variegated foliage 

Canna ‘The President’ 1.3m (4.3ft) scarlet Tender perennial with mid-green foliage. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Tirol’ 40cm (1.3ft) yellow & orange streaks Tender perennial with large bright green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Tropical Sunrise’ 80cm (2.7ft) apricot-pink Tender perennial with forest green leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Verdi’ 1.6m (6ft) apricot-pink Tender perennial. Striking bronze foliage with red veins. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Wyoming’ 1.2m (4ft) orange Tender perennial with bronze foliage. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Yellow King Humbert’ 1.2m (4ft) orange-red with irregular 

yellow edges 

Tender perennial with green-bronze leaves. Flowers July to October 

Canna ‘Yellow Pica’ 1.2m (4ft) yellow, orange splash Tender perennial with large apple-green leaves. Flowers July to October 

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CHOICE ADDITIONS 

Plant Name Height Colour Information 

Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' 1.25m (4ft) pink and white Stunning foliage plant for shady area, with large, deeply-lobed, dark green leaves, 

edged and speckled in pure white. Tall spikes of flowers late summer 

Arisaema sikokianum “Silver Feathers” 60cm (2ft) purple-brown Tuberous, hardy perennial from Japan, for part shade. Dark green leaves marked 

spathe,white spadix with silver feather pattern. Stunning jack-in-the-pulpit flowers in early spring 

Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade' 1.25-1.5m bright pink fruit Mid to late season blueberry with berries that ripen pink, sweet flavor 

Vaccinium 'Pink Champagne' 1.25-1.5m frosty pink fruit HarkAway Botanicals EXCLUSIVE for the VanDusen plant sale. This new 

(4-5ft) 

introduction to the trade will not be officially released until May 1st! 

Frosty pink berries with good flavor and firm texture. Gorgeous fall colour 

Paeonia lactiflora var. 1m (3ft) peach and coral Select forms of peach and coral flowering peonies 

Daphne x houtteana 1.25m (4ft) purple-red Mature foliage is a deep purple-black 

Daphne x 'Willowleaf' 1.5m (5ft) ivory Long, narrow, dark green leaves, flowers intermittently all season followed by 

orange-red berries 

Paeonia x Itoh 'Bartzella' 1.25m (4ft) yellow Stunning peony with huge, double, lemon-yellow flowers. Very sturdy 

Paeonia ostii 1.75m (6ft) white Species peony from China with single flowers of pure white in late spring 

Paeonia rockii Pink Form 1.5m (5ft) shades of pink Rare selection with single to double flowers, late spring 

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Hanakisoi’ * 1.5m (5ft) bright pink Japanese cultivar. Large double flowers 

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Houki’ * 1.5m (5ft) red Japanese cultivar. Large double flowers 

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Kaoukamon’ * 1.25m (4 ft) dark maroon Japanese cultivar. Smaller flowers, semi-double, slow grower 

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Kinkaku’ * 1.5m (5ft) yellow & orange Japanese cultivar. Large, full-double flowers 

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Kinshi’ * 1.5m (5ft) golden yellow Japanese cultivar. Double golden yellow 

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Shima nishiki’ * 1.5m (5ft) white, pink, red Rare Japanese variety. Semi-double with either white, pink, red or combination 

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Shimadaijin’ * 1.5m (5 ft) purple Japanese cultivar. Huge, double, purple flowers 

* Note: Paeonia suffruticosa have attractive foliage 

POT LUCK 

In Pot Luck you may find many of your favourite plants, as well as some rare and unusual offerings. All plants have been collected from gardens of members and friends of 

VanDusen Botanical Garden Association, and some come from VanDusen Garden itself. Of course we can’t always be sure of the colour or exact botanical identity, hence the 

name – ‘Pot Luck.’ This year we have been working hard to bring you a wide selection of plants, at very good prices. The Pot Luck section has many plants to help create year 

round interest in your garden or on your balcony, including many selections for small spaces. 

Knowledgeable volunteers are happy to help you with your choices and to make suggestions. Baskets and containers, already potted up with select plants for sun or shade, 

will be available. Our group pots plants in the fall, and also in the spring. If you can help by donating plants for next year's sale, please call VanDusen Garden (604-257-8666) 

and ask for the phone number of the Pot Luck Coordinator. 

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FRUIT TREES AND BERRIES 

Variety R/s Origin Bloom Pick Description Disease 

Genus: Malus (Apple) 

Apricot M26 USA 1995 Mid Sept-Oct Med, yellow-orange, orange flesh, apricot taste 

Arlet (Swiss Gourmet) M9 Switzerland 1984 early September Med, round, bright red, some russet, flavour good 

Ashmead’s Kernel M26 UK 1700 Mid October Med, russeted, sweet-sharp, firm, aromatic 

Bottle Greening MM106 USA Early October Med, grass green, crisp, juicy, sweet-sharp 

Bramley’s Seedling MM111 Notts, UK, 1809 Mid *trip* October Very large, greenish-yellow, sharp, cooking & cider 

Breaky MM106 Canada 1960 Mid Aug-Sept Med, yellowish green striped red, juicy, spicy, v. hardy 

Calville Blanc d’ Hiver M26 France 1600 Mid October Greenish yellow, sweet, juicy, aromatic, flavour rich 

Canada Reinette M26 France Mid October Greenish, russeted, dry, sharp, crisp, 17mg vit C/100mg 

Elstar MM106 UK Mid October Med, yellow striped red, sweet, juicy, honeyed 

Esopus Spitzenburg M26 USA Mid October Med yellow-flushed red, juicy, crisp, aromatic, fruity 

Grimes Golden M26 Virginia 1832 Mid sf October Med, yellow, sl russet, sweet, juicy, crisp, honeyed, vg 

Holstein M26 Germany 1918 Mid*trip* Sept-Oct Med, gold-orange, sweet-sharp, aromatic, intense 

Hudson’s Golden Gem M9 Oregon, 1931 Mid October Lg, conical, russeted, sweet-sharp, juicy, crisp, nutty, vg v res to scab 

Jupiter M7 Denmark, 1840 Mid *trip* October Med, heavily flushed red, white flesh, hint of strawberry 

King of Tompkins County M7 USA E-mid*trip October Large, yellow, striped red, juicy, firm, sweet-tang, good 

Kingston Black B9 Somerset mid November Small, yellow flushed dk. maroon, cider, bitter-sharp 

Lemon Pippin MM106 UK Mid September Lemon yellow, dotted, sweet-sharp, dry, firm Res to scab 

New Brunswick M9 NB 1896 Early September Med, yellow with red stripes, pretty, 

Northern Spy M9 New York c1800 late October Med, yellow fl red, sweet-sharp, juicy, crisp, rich, fruity 

Pomme d’Api MM106 France 1600 Early-mid October Small, bright red, sweet sharp, juicy, crisp 

Summer Rambo M26 France 1600 Early-mid Sept-Oct Med, pinkish red, firm, sweet, aromatic 

Ribston Pippin B9 UK 1707 E-mid*trip Sept-Oct Med yellow/orange, juicy, firm, sweet, intense, rich 

Roxbury Russet M9 Mass early 1600s mid October Med, russeted w red flush, sweet, aromatic, flavour good Res to scab 

Twenty Ounce M26 USA Early-Mid Octover Huge, yellow green fl. Orange, quite sweet, savory 

Suntan M9 Kent, 1956 late *trip* October Med, gold fl or-red, sweet-sharp, juicy, firm, rich, vg 

Swayzie M26 Niagara 1872 mid October Med, golden, some russeting, highly aromatic, vg to best res. to scab 

Wealthy M26 Minnesota 1861 mid September Med, brt red flush and stripes, sweet, juicy, strawberry 

Genus: Malus (Crabapple) 

Red Glow MM111 Canada 1920s mid September Rosy blossoms, 1.5” fruit, v/g for jelly 

Red Jewel MM111 USA 1972 late n/a White blossoms, cherry -red crabs hang on tree Upright form 

Snowdrift MM111 USA 1965 mid n/a White blossoms, peach-coloured crabs, birds love them 

trip = pollen sterile, sf = self-fertile, psf = partially self-fertile 

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FRUIT TREES AND BERRIES 

Variety R/s Origin Bloom Pick Description Disease 

Genus: Pyrus (Pear) 

Bartlett (aka Williams Bon Cretien) Q-OH Berks, UK, 1797 day 20 late Aug Medium, heavy crops, pick when green, good pollenizer 

Beurre d’Anjou Q-OH France 1842 mid? September Large, green w some russeting, juicy, brisk, sl aromatic 

Conference Q England 1885 day 17 September Medium, light green when picked 

Harrow Delight Q-OH Ontario 1982 Mid mid Aug Med, red blush over yellow, high quality, no grit cells 

Maxine Q Ohio 1845 mid September Large, yellow-green, white flesh, sweet, juicy, crisp 

Genus: Ribes (Currant) 

Black Reward (Black currant) n/a Holland April sf early July Fruit med with high vitamin C, excellent for juices/jelly 

Jonkheer van Tets (Red currant) n/a Holland 1941 April sf July Heavy crop. Fruit fine flavour, excellent for jelly/sauces 

Genus: Prunus (cherry) 

Romance series Bush Cherry U of Sask. April sf July-Aug Tangy cherries on a 4-6 foot high bush fresh/jelly/pies 

Genus: Amelanchier 

Saskatoon Berry 

#1 pot spring early 

summer 

Blue-black berries in clusters have been a staple of First 

Peoples dried as an additive in pemmican. 

Eaten fresh, dried or in jams and pies. 

Genus: Rubus (Blackberry) 

Tayberry n/a Scotland self-fertile July Juicy, deep-purple fruit, excellent for jams and jellies 

Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry #1 pot spring 

Loch Ness Blackberry #1 pot spring late July Native berry, taste combo of strawberry and rhubarb. 

Raspberry #1 pot, 

spring July-Aug Tasty, tangy and juicy raspberry. 

Genus: Vaccinium 

4” 

Reliable heavy producer. 

Elliott Blueberry #1 pot spring Aug-Sept Tasty tart-sweet blueberry one of the latest producers. 

Hardyblue Blueberry #1 pot spring July-Aug Very sweet heavy producer. Adaptable to heavier soils. 

Pink Lemonaide #1 pot spring July-Aug Hot pink berry, tastes like pink lemonade. 

Reka Blueberry #1 pot spring July-Aug Excellent flavour. Extremely heavy producer. 

Red Huckleberry #1 pot spring July Tangy small red berry. Lovely fresh or in jams or pies. 

Lowbush Blueberry #1 pot June August Also known as Mountain huckleberry. 

Sweet, amazing flavour. 

Oval Leaf Huckleberry #1 pot spring July Also known as early blueberry. Sweet tangy bluish 

berry. Ripens right after salmonberries. 

Evergreen Huckleberry #1 pot spring July-Aug Blue-black berries. 

Taste like cross between huckleberry and blueberry. 

Lingonberry 

Genus: Vitis (Grape) 

4” late spring Aug-Sept Tart berries same properties as cranberry. 

Canadice Seedless n/a NY 1977 self-fertile mid Aug Fruit med, firm, exc. spicy grapey flavour, OS quality res. to disease 

Interlaken Seedless n/a NY 1947 self-fertile Aug Fruit med, firm, yellow-green, sweet flesh, tangy flavour res. to disease 

Reliance Seedless n/a Arkansas 1965 self-fertile early Aug Fruit med, firm, tender skin, OS fruity flavour res. to disease 

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HERBS 

Plant Name Height Colour Bloom Information 

Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’,’Moonshine’(yarrow) 30cm (24in) white, yellow, pink summer Sun, sandy soil 

Alchemilla vulgaris (lady’s mantle) 23cm (9in) yellow-green e. summer Sun, part shade 

Allium tuberosum (garlic chives) 15cm (6in) white summer Garlic flavour 

Aloysia triphylla (lemon verbena) 1m (3ft) white e. summer Fragrant leaves, tender 

Angelica archangelica (angelica) 2m (6ft) greenish-yellow e. summer Medicinal. Used in confectionary 

Artemisia abrotanum (southernwood) 60cm (24in) grey foliage summer Pungent, sunny location 

Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) 75cm (30in) grey foliage summer-fall Pungent, sunny location 

Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa (French tarragon) 50cm (20in) blue-green foliage Culinary 

Borago officinalis (bush borage) 90cm (36in) deep blue summer Culinary, hardy annual 

Calamintha grandiflora (showy calamint) 40cm (16in) red-purple bloom summer Culinary, requires good drainage and sunny location 

Chamaemelum nobile (Roman camomile) 15cm (6in) white summer Mat forming aromatic perennial 

Coriandrum sativum (coriander, cilantro) 50cms (20in) white to mauve summer Culinary, hardy annual. One of the oldest-known herbs 

Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) 45cm (18in) summer Tender perennial, bring indoors for winter 

Cynara cardunculus (cardoon) 150cms (60in) purple l. summer Architectural plant, silver foliage. Edible leaf midribs 

Echinacea purpurea (echinacea) 100cms (40in) pink summer Medicinal 

Eucalyptus varieties container grey-green foliage Container, drought tolerant. Fragrant foliage 

Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) 2m (6ft) green-yellow/blue l. summer Culinary, leaves or seeds 

Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ (bronze fennel) 2m (6ft) bronze foliage l. summer Culinary, leaves or seeds 

Fragaria vesca (Alpine strawberries) hanging bskt. white summer Culinary 

Fragaria spp. (ever-bearing strawberries) hanging bskt. pink summer Culinary 

Galium odoratum (sweet woodruff) groundcover white May Shade lover. Dainty foliage and flowers 

Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) 15cm (6in) white/pale pink summer Aromatic scarlet berries persist through winter 

Helichrysum angustifolium (curry plant) 60cm (24in) grey foliage summer-fall Sunny location, well drained 

Levisticum officinale (lovage) 150cms (60in) yellow summer Celery-flavoured, hardy, culinary perennial 

Laurus nobilis (sweet bay) 3m (10ft) dark green foliage Per. shrub from Mediterranean, leaves used in cooking 

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ 45cm (18in) deep purple summer-fall Small growing form 

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ 45cm (18in) deep purple summer-fall Sunny location, well drained 

Lavandula dentata (fringed lavender) 60cm (24in) purple, pink e. summer Sunny location, well drained 

Lavandula ‘Grosso’ 60cm (24in) purple e. summer Sunny location, well drained 

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender) 60cm (24in) purple, pink e. summer Sunny location, well drained 

Melaleuca alternifolia (melaleuca or tea tree) 6m (18ft) white summer-fall Noted for essential oil, medicinal. Lime-free soil in full sun 

Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) 45cm (18in) bright green foliage l. summer Fragrant leaves, culinary, teas, spreads rapidly from seeds 

Mentha x piperita ‘Vulgaris’ (peppermint) 30cm (12in) purple-tinged foliage summer Partial shade, moist soil, can be invasive 

Mentha requienii (Corsican mint) groundcover purple summer Peppermint smell 

Mentha x rotundifolia (apple mint) 30cm (12in) white summer Round, hairy leaves, use for flavouring summer drinks 

Mentha spicata (spearmint) 45cm (18in) mauve Culinary use, as flavouring or in tea 

Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’ (pineapple mint) 30cm (12in) variegated foliage summer Use to decorate salads 

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HERBS 


Monarda didyma ‘Panorama Mix’ (bergamot) 60cm (24in) red, purple, white Attracts bees, use petals in teas 

Myrrhis odorata (sweet cicely) 75cm (30in) white summer Culinary. Sweet-scented, attractive perennial 

Nepeta cataria (catmint or catnip) 90cm (36in) blue, white summer Attractive to bees as well as cats 

Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ 50cm (20in) blue summer Attracts bees 

Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) 45cm (18in) bright green foliage summer Culinary, tender annual. Other varieties, Thai and lemon 

Ocimum camphorata ‘Dark Opal’ (purple basil) 38cm (15in) purple foliage summer Culinary, tender annual 

Ocimum var. minimum (Greek basil) 20cm (8in) tiny green foliage summer Dwarf variety, pot culture, tender annual 

Origanum onites (French or pot marjoram) groundcover bright green foliage l. summer Culinary, mild 

Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’ 15cm (6in) rose-pink summer Must be grown in extremely well-drained soil 

Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ groundcover yellow-green foliage l. sum-fall Culinary, decorative 

Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (Greek oregano) 60cm (24in) pink, white summer Culinary, strong flavour. Compact habit 

Pelargonium (scented geranium) 30cm (12in) pink or white summer Easy to grow, fragrant and attractive plants 

Petroselinum crispum (curled parsley) 30cm (12in) summer Culinary uses, main ingredient in French bouquet garni 

Petroselinum crispum ‘Italian’ (Italian parsley) 30cm (12in) summer Culinary uses, flat leaf, with stronger flavour 

Polygonum odoratum (Vietnamese coriander) 20cm (8in) Lemony aroma. Leaves used in Southeast Asian cooking 

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) 60cm (24in) blue spring Culinary uses 

Rumex acetosa (common sorrel) 60cm (24in) Leaves used in sauces, soups 

Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ 60cm (24in) purple e. summer Compact in habit 

Salvia elegans (pineapple sage) 60cm (24in) blue, purple summer Sunny location, culinary 

Salvia officinalis (common sage) 60cm (24in) purple, pink or white summer Sunny location, culinary 

Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’ (purple sage) 60cm (24in) blue, purple summer Sunny location, culinary, decorative 

Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’ (tri-colour sage) 60cm (24in) purple summer Sunny location, culinary, decorative 

Sanguisorba minor (salad burnet) 25cm (10in) mauve summer Cucumber flavour 

Santolina chamaecyparissus (green santolina) 30cm (12in) yellow bloom summer Sunny, well drained, used in clipped borders 

Satureja montana (winter savory) 30cm (12in) pale pink summer Sunny location, culinary 

Stevia rebaudiana (stevia) 38cm (15in) summer Annual. Leaves are a natural sweetener 

Thymus x citriodorus (lemon thyme) 15cm (6in) purple w. golden foliage summer Culinary, hardy 

Thymus x citriodorus ‘Aureus’ (gold lemon thyme) 15cm (6in) purple summer Gold-splashed leaves 

Thymus x citriodorus ‘Silver Queen’ 

groundcover purple with variegated summer Culinary. Plant in any well-drained, sunny location. 

(variegated thyme) 

foliage 

Looks good in front of a sunny perennial border 

Thymus herba-barona (caraway thyme) groundcover mauve pink summer Hardy, mid-summer flowering 

Thymus pseudolanuginosus (woolly thyme) groundcover pale pink summer Soft, grey-green woolly leaves 

Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’ 5cms (2in) magenta-pink summer Diminutive, glossy leaves, hummock-forming habit 

Thymus serpyllum ‘Pink Chintz’ groundcover salmon-pink summer Vigorous cultivar 

Thymus vulgaris (common thyme) groundcover purple or white summer Culinary, well drained, sunny 

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TOMATOES 

SOME OF THE FOLLOWING WILL BE AVAILABLE 

F1 Hybrid Types Information 

Beefsteak type Best all round beefsteak from Stokes. Big and juicy 

Chiquita Sweet pink olive type, very good producer 

Gold Nugget Golden cherry. Very sweet. Good for hangers 

Moneymaker Long standing. Good producer, average size, old fashioned taste 

New Girl Improved. Replaces Early Girl. Good all round size and flavour 

Orange Blossom Sweet orange, 4 to 6 oz. tomatoes 

Oregon Spring Excellent. Average size 

Sungold Awesome golden golf balls. A must grow, very, very sweet 

Sweet Million Sweet cherry type that produces tons! Replaces Sweet 100 

Sweet Olive Developed for greenhouse T O V (tomato on the vine). Olive shape, sweet and juicy. Does well in gardens 

Suncherry The sweetest-tasting, shiny red-skinned cherry variety available 

Taxi Sweet average size yellow, low acid 

Tumbler Brian Minter’s favourite, a “no brainer.” Always produces red golf balls. Excellent in hangers 

Heirloom Tomato Varieties 

Black Prince; Cherokee Purple; Eva’s Purple Ball; Green Zebra; Japanese Black Trifele; Moskvich; Nepal; 

Red Brandywine; Striped German; Valencia; Yellow Brandywine 

VEGETABLES 

Mothers Day herb pots – containing a selection of the following herbs; Bay, Thyme, Rosemary, Winter savory, Sage, Oregano, Parsley, or chives 

Soup Pot herb combinations – Bay, Thyme, Lovage, Rosemary, Winter savory, Sage, Oregano, Parsley 

Salad specials – Mix and match; great for growing in pots; Lettuce, Mesclun greens, Mustard, Chives, Rocket, Shallots, Purple and green basil 

Vegetables – Arugula, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Egg plant (small size), Kale, Peppers, Rainbow chard, Spinach 

MUSHROOMS KITS 

Mushroom Name 

Enoki (snow puff mushroom, golden needle) Growth in the dark produces white mushroom. Growth in light produces golden-yellow 

Hericium (pom pom, monkey head) One of the easiest macrofungi to cultivate. Delicious, with a taste reminiscent of lobster 

Oyster (king, pink, golden, white) Fit the concept of designer mushroom, since they come in a wide variety of colours, shapes and sizes 

Reishi (LingZhi, Mannentake) Noted for its health-giving properties. Reddish, woody 

Shitake (Black Forest or Chinese mushroom) Next to Button, Shitake is the most cultivated mushroom in the world. Used in many Asian dishes 

Stropharia rugoso-annulata (garden giant or wine cap) Burgundy coloured caps when young. May be 12” or more in diameter 

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ORCHIDS 

Plant Name Colours-Flowers or Bracts Climate Information 

Dendrobium whites and pinks Intermediate above 10C winter 

Oncidium yellow-brown, red-brown Intermediate-warm 10-16C Dancing lady orchid 

Phalaenopsis Wide variety whites-pinks-yellows Warm 18C Moth orchid 

FUCHSIAS 

Fuchsias are a rewarding, and interesting, flowering plant for the home gardener in the Pacific Northwest. They come in over 1000 varieties, 

and can be grown as trailing annuals in baskets, or as hardy plants in the ground. Fuchsias bloom from early summer to early autumn. 

Colour combinations range from white to red, pink to purple. Some newer varieties also come in various shades of orange or aubergine. 

Although fuchsias are not fragrant, hummingbirds are attracted to nectar from the colourful flowers. 

Semi-hardy fuchsias (trailers): ‘Dusky Rose’; ‘Marshmallow’; ‘Red Spider’; ‘Southgate’; ‘Springtime’; ‘Winston Churchill’ 

Variegated leaf varieties: Fuchsia magellanica ‘Tricolor’ – Bright red flowers; Fuchsia ‘Golden Marinka’ – Trailing fuchsia, red flowers 

Hardy fuchsias : Fuchsia magellanica gracilis; Fuchsia magellanica ‘Alba’; Fuchsia magellanica ‘Aurea’ – Chartreuse foliage; 

Fuchsia x hybrida cv. ‘Island Sunset – Gray-green foliage with creamy white edges, flower red/purple; Fuchsia ‘Otto’ – Flower red/purple-blue 

This year we’ll have some mixed baskets available. 

Growing requirements for non-hardy fuchsias (annuals) are as follows: 

Morning sun, dappled or partial shade all day (or facing north). 

Feed with a quick-release water-soluble fertilizer every 2 weeks. They love water and should never dry out. 

Soil should be high in organic matter, and have both excellent water holding and drainage capability. 

Pinch the new growth tip for bushiness, which will result in more flowers. 

Planting all of the same variety in one basket makes a much nicer show. 

Over-wintering: 

Hardy fuchsias are treated much the same as any perennial, but may require mulching in exposed areas. 

Annuals may be stored in greenhouses, garages, basements and/or mudrooms. Prune back in the spring and enjoy for another year. 

GERANIUMS (PELARGONIUMS) 

This year most of the plants will be zonal geraniums. They have this name because of the dark markings on the leaf. 

They will be available in four colours; red, pink, salmon and white. There will also be trailing geraniums in a variety of colours. 

All varieties are suitable for planting in the garden, and are an excellent choice for planters, pots and hanging baskets. 

Geraniums bloom continuously through the summer and into the fall until the first hard frost. 

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PERENNIALS 

Plant Name Height Colour Bloom Expos. Fragr. Description 

Achillea millefolium ‘Cassis’ 60cm (24in) cherry red summer � Nice for cutting 

Achillea millefolium ‘Moonshine’ (yarrow) 60cm (24in) yellow summer � Profuse bloomer, May to Sept 

Acis autumnalis syn. Leucojum autumnale 30cm (12in) white l. summer � Bulbous perennial w. linear leaves and nodding flowers 

Aconitum ‘Sparks Variety’ (monkshood) 100cm (40in) blue summer � Tall sturdy spikes of flowers, good for cutting 

Actea simplex ‘Hillside Black Beauty’ 150cm (60in) white summer � yes Blackest of them all 

Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ 30cm (12in) blue summer � Dwarf form 

Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’ 10cm (4in) deep blue late spring �� Good ground cover, with dark burgundy foliage 

Alchemilla alpina 15cm (6in) cream summer �� Small and refined, suitable for rock gardens 

Alchemilla erythropoda 10cm (4in) yellow summer �� Miniature species 

Allium carcinatum subsp. pulchellum 25cm (10in) pink or white summer � Easy in sun and well-drained soil 

Allium senescens 75cm (30in) purple summer � Perfect for the sunny rock garden 

Allium spirale (corkscrew allium) 20cm (8in) pink summer � Compact allium with narrow, twisting gray-green foliage 

Amsonia ‘Blue ice’ 40cm (16in) blue summer �� Stunning fall foliage. Deer resistant 

Amsonia hubrichtii 90cm (36in) blue summer � 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year 

Anemone sylvestris ‘Elsie Feldman’ 25cm (10in) white e. spring �� yes Double flowers, woolly seed heads 

Anemone x hybrida ‘Whirlwind’ 80cm (32in) white summer � Large semi-double flowers, floriferous 

Anenome demissa 15cm (6in) white late spring �� Choice plant for rock gardens 

Anenome nemerosa 10cm (4in) white/pink e. spring �� Summer dormant, good w. hostas. Woodland ground cover 

Anenome nemerosa ‘Vestal’ 10cm (4in) white spring �� Pure white, double flowers. Deeply divided foliage 

Anenome nemerosa plena 10cm (4in) white e. spring �� Double form 

Anthericum liliago (St Bernard's lily) 80cm (32in) white late spring � Spreads by rhizomes but has ‘perfect manners’ 

Aquilegia ‘Mellow Yellow’ (columbine) 60cm (24in) white late spring �� Glowing lacy chartreuse leaves, delicate flowers 

Aquilegia ‘Woodside Gold’ (columbine) 50cm (20in) purple late spring �� Chartreuse foliage, brightens shady area 

Arisaema ciliatum 40cm (16in) maroon striped May/June �� Spoked leaves perch like parasols above the flowers 

Arisaema kiushianum (cobra lily) 40cm (16in) purple late spring �� Woodland plant, ‘Jack-in-the-pulpit’ type flower 

Arisaema sikokianum (Japanese cobra lily) 30cm (12in) foliage summer � Dark brown ‘pulpit’ and a snow white ‘jack.’ 

Arisaema urashima (cobra lily) 40cm (16in) dp. maroon spring �� Woodland plant 

Arisarum proboscideum (mouse plant) 10cm (4in) brown spring � Glossy leaves, mouse-tail-shaped flower 

Arum italicum ‘Pictum’ 30cm (12in) foliage fall-winter � Striped foliage, great planted with hostas 

Aruncus aethusifolius (dwarf goat’s beard) 20cm (8in) white summer �� Low ferny green mound, with creamy white spikes 

Asclepias incarnata (swamp milkweed) 90cm (36in) rosy-purple summer � Tan-brown seed pods persist into winter 

Aster diplostphioides (creeping aster) 50cm (20in) blue summer �� Prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position 

Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ 90cm (36in) mauve fall �� Known for vigour, mildew resistance, long flowering time 

Astilbe ‘Sprite’ 30cm(12in) soft pink summer � Compact lacy foliage 

Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in White’ 45cm (18in) white summer � Good drought tolerance 

Astrantia ‘Abbey Road’ 60cm (24in) dark red summer �� Tall purple stems 

Astrantia ‘Roma’ 50cm (20in) rose summer � Long lasting flowers, great for cutting 

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Astrantia major ‘Sunningdale Variegated’ 75cm (30in) white summer �� Long blooming, variegated foliage 

Aubretia ‘Blaumeise’ (purple rock cress) 15cm (6in) mauve late spring �� Ideal for front of borders, rock gardens, attracts butterflies 

Berkheya purpurea 75cm (30in) mauve summer � A fast-growing, striking perennial. Prickly foliage 

Bletilla striata (hardy orchid) 25cm (10in) pink summer �� Needs well-drained soil 

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ 40cm (16in) blue May � Silvery leaves, veined in mint green 

Camassia cusickii 90cm (36in) blue or white spring �� Dormant in summer 

Cardiocrinum giganteum (giant Himalayan lily) 2.5m (8ft) white summer � yes A sight to behold! Enormous, fragrant, white lily flowers 

Chaerophyllum hirsutum ‘Roseum’ 60cm (24in) pink e. summer �� Finely divided leaves and umbels of small pink flowers 

Chiastophyllum oppositifolium ‘Variegatum’ 10cm (4in) yellow summer �� A little-known cousin to sedum. Good for front of border 

Chelone oblique (pink turtlehead) 70cm (28in) pink l. sum/fall �� Long-lived. Excellent waterside plant 

Chrysosplenium alternifolium 10cm (4in) yellow e. summer �� Excellent ground cover 

Clematis integrifolia ‘Rooguchi’ 1.5m (5ft) blue summer � yes Non-climbing 

Convolvulus cneorum 75cm (30in) white summer � Grey-green foliage. Funnel-shaped flowers, yellow throats 

Convallaria majalis ‘Rosea’ 20cm (8in) pink spring �� Woodland planting 

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ (tickseed) 50cm (20in) yellow summer � Feathery foliage, will tolerate poor conditions 

Corydalis flexuosa ‘Royal Purple’ 20cm (8in) cobalt blue June � True blue flowers, clumping habit 

Crocosmia ‘George Davidson’ 45cm (18in) yellow summer � Attracts butterflies 

Crocus cartwrightianus 8cm (3in) violet-blue fall � Fall crocus, dormant in summer 

Crocus ochroleucus 10cm (4in) white fall � Fall crocus, dormant in summer 

Cynara cardunculus (cardoon) 180cm (6ft) lt. purple summer � Close cousin of the artichoke. Showy flowers and foliage 

Dactylorhiza fuchsii (marsh orchid) 40cm (16in) fuchsia summer � Grow in damp soil, in light shade 

Dahlia ‘Art Nouveau’ 45cm (18in) pink summer � Perfect for container 

Dahlia ‘Edinburgh’ 100cm (40in) purple/white summer � 4” purple blooms w. white tips. Continuous blooming 

Dahlia ‘Karma Choc’ 90cm (36in) dark red summer � Decorative type, 5” bloom, compact growth 

Deinanthe caerulea ‘Blue Wonder’ 30cm (12in) lavender summer � Unusual woodland plant, avoid afternoon sun 

Delphinium ‘Blue Mirror’ 30cm (12in) blue summer � Dwarf habit 

Delphinium ‘Magic Fountains’ 90cm (36in) blue summer � Mid size habit 

Delphinium Pacific Giant ‘Black Knight’ 1.5m (5ft) dark violet summer � Tall stately spikes 

Delphinium Pacific Giant ‘King Arthur’ 1.5m (5ft) royal violet summer � Tall stately spikes 

Dianthus ‘Coconut Surprise’ 30cm (12in) white/red summer � yes Double white flowers with red centres, long blooming time 

Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ 25cm (10in) red summer �� Very finely cut blue-grey foliage 

Dicentra formosa ‘King of Hearts’(bleeding heart) 25cm (10in) red summer �� Compact fringe foliage, blooms all summer 

Dicentra spectabilis ‘Goldheart’ (bleeding heart) 70cm (28in) pink summer �� Golden yellow foliage 

Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’ 60cm (24in) scarlet spring � Plum-green foliage with red stems and flowers 

Diphyllea cymosa (umbrella leaf) 75cm (30in) white summer �� Distinct umbrella-like leaves, beautiful for woodland 

Dodecatheon jefferyi 25cm (10in) violet late spring � Perennial plant in the primrose family, native to California 

Dracocephalum ‘Fuji Blue’ (dragon head) 20cm (8in) blue summer � Snapdragon-like flowers 

Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’ 60cm (24in) foliage spr-fall �� Young fronds are orange and mature to green 

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Echinacea purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction’ 60cm (24in) deep red summer � Strong dark red stems, very striking 

Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ (coneflower) 80cm (32in) pink summer � Layer of rosy pink ray petals surrounding the cone 

Epimedium ‘Fire Dragon’ 20cm (8in) yellow/l.purple spring �� Delicate shade plants, perfect for use as groundcovers 

Epimedium (fairy wings) 30cm (12in) pink spring �� Drought tolerant 

Eremurus ‘Cleopatra’ (fox tail lily) 120cm (40in) orange summer � Strong, upright spikes 

Eryngium ‘Jade Frost’ 75cm (30in) blue summer � Variegated foliage 

Erysimum ‘Bowle’s Mauve’ (shrubby wallflower) 60cm (24in) mauve summer � yes Blooms for months 

Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ (trout lily) 30cm (12in) yellow spring �� Naturalizes 

Euphorbia characias ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ 60cm (24in) yellow summer � Variegated foliage, requires good drainage 

Euphorbia martini ‘Rudolph’ 60cm (24in) lime green summer � Winter interest, red foliage tips 

Euphorbia x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’ 45cm (18in) yellow summer � Grey-green leaves edged creamy yellow 

Fallopia japonica ‘Variegata’ 100cm (40in) white summer � Clump forming, red stems, new growth is bright coral 

Filipendula palmata ‘Variegata’ (meadowsweet) 90cm (36in) white summer �� After flowering cut plants back for new flush of foliage 

Fragaria ‘Lipstick’ 10cm (4in) rose red spr.-fall �� Ornamental strawberry. Showy flowers and fruit 

Fritillaria imperialis ‘Striped Beauty’ 90cm (36in) orange summer �� yes Requires good drainage 

Gentian x macaulayi ‘Kingfisher’ 10cm (4in) blue l. summer �� Provide humus-rich, steadily moist soil 

Gentiana asclepiadea (willow gentian) 75cm (30in) bright blue l. summer � Light, humus-rich soil. Cottage/informal garden 

Gentiana acaulis (trumpet gentian) 5cm (2in) deep blue l. summer � Alpine and rock garden plant. Rabbit resistant 

Gentiana makinoi ‘Royal Blue’ 120cm (40in) bright blue l. summer �� Tall gentian, flowering late 

Geranium ‘Rozanne’ 40cm (16in) violet-purple summer � Large saucer-shaped flowers, white centres, long bloomer 

Geranium ‘Sweet Heidi’ 35cm (15in) purple/white spr/sum/fall �� Sprawling habit, prolific bloomer 

Geranium cin. ‘Dragon Heart’ 60cm (24in) magenta spring-fall �� Continuous bloomer. Deer and rabbit resistant 

Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Ingwerson’s Variety’ 30cm (12in) pink summer � Aromatic, semi-evergreen foliage 

Geranium oxonianum ‘Phoebe Noble’ 45cm (18in) dark pink summer � Great ground cover in shade or sun 

Geranium phaeum ‘Variegata’ 40cm (16in) maroon summer � Variegated foliage 

Geranium pratense ‘Hocus Pocus’ 30cm (12in) lavender spr/sum/fall �� Groundcover, woodlands. Drought tolerant 

Geranium renardii ‘Phillipe Vappelle’ 30cm (10in) violet summer � Lovely soft textured leaves 

Geranium sanguinium (Semi-double form) 40cm (16in) violet-magenta summer �� Mid green leaves, violet-magenta flowers w. ruffled petals. 

Geranium x catabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ 15cm (6in) white/pink summer �� Low evergreen spreader, flowers for weeks 

Geum chiloense ‘Red Dragon’ 40cm (16in) red summer �� Adaptable, enjoys moist conditions and afternoon shade 

Geum flore plena ‘Sunrise’ 50cm (20in) yellow summer �� Lge. double flowers, very floriferous with long bloom time 

Gunnera magellanica 15cm (6in) foliage �� Groundcover 

Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ 30cm (12in) foliage summer �� Gold cascading foliage resembles falling water 

Helenium autumnale ‘Double Trouble’ 75cm (30in) yellow summer �� First double-flowering helenium, long bloom time 

Helenium autumnale ‘Red Gold Mixture’ 90cm (36in) red summer �� Showy flowers, attracts hummingbirds, mixed colours 

Helenium autumnale ‘Ruby Tuesday’ 75cm (30in) dark red summer � Attracts butterflies, does not need staking 

Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ 1.8cm (5ft) yellow summer � Prolific pale yellow flowers are long lasting and 2in across 

Helleborus argutifolius 70cm (28in) chartreuse summer �� Serrated foliage 

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Helleborus orientalis hybrids (Lenten rose) 60cm (24in) mixed e. spring � Shades of white, cream, pink and maroon 

Hemerocallis ‘Catherine Woodbury’ 100cm (40in) lavender pink summer � yes 15cm (6in) bloom, extended bloom time 

Hemerocallis ‘Frosted Vintage Ruffles’ 60cm (24in) yellow/pink summer � yes 10cm bloom, pastel yellow/pink. Re-blooms 

Hemerocallis ‘Janice Brown’ 55cm (22in) pink summer � Ruffled pink, circular deep pink eye-zone & green throat 

Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Blue Eyes’ 70cm (28in) lavender summer � 12cm (5in) bloom, blue eye zone, award winner 

Hemerocallis ‘Raspberry Pixie’ 60cm (24in) raspberry-pink summer � yes 5cm (2in) bloom, big punch of raspberry colour, re-blooms 

Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ 30cm (12in) yellow summer � yes 5cm (2in) bloom, golden yellow, fragrant, re-blooms 

Hemerocallis ‘Vanilla Fluff’ 90cm (36in) cream ivory summer � yes 15cm (6in) double blooms, creamy-ivory, very fragrant 

Hemerocallis ‘Wineberry Candy’ 55cm (22in) orchid-pink summer � yes 12cm (4in) bloom, purple eye zone 

Hepatica noblis (liver leaf) 10cm (4in) violet summer � Dainty woodland plant 

Heuchera ‘Licorice’ (coral bells) 25cm (10in) cream summer �� Almost completely black foliage 

Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ (coral bells) 30cm (12in) cream summer �� Fresh pink foliage turns to orange and yellow 

Hosta hybrid ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ 60cm (24in) white summer �� Dark blue green, deep cup 

Hosta hybrid ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ 15cm (6in) lavender summer �� Compact, dwarf, slug resistant, cupped shaped leaves 

Hosta hybrid ‘Calypso’ 20cm (8in) lavender summer �� Easy care, dramatic foliage 

Hosta hybrid ‘Camelot’ 45cm (18in) lavender summer �� One of the bluest, slug resistant 

Hosta hybrid ‘Captain’s Adventure 40cm (16in) lavender summer �� Unique tricolour leaves. Sport of ‘Captain Kirk’ 

Hosta hybrid ‘El Nino’ 50cm (20in) lavender summer �� Thick leaves are powdery blue with a pure white edge 

Hosta hybrid ‘Empress Wu’ 120cm (40in) lavender summer �� Great focal point, strong, upright habit 

Hosta hybrid ‘Fire Island’ 35cm (14in) white summer �� Gold leaves with red stems 

Hosta hybrid ‘George Smith’ 60cm (24in) white summer �� Sport of ‘Elegans’, white centre changing out to blue edges 

Hosta hybrid ‘Hanky Panky’ 40cm (16in) lavender summer �� Tri-coloured hosta 

Hosta hybrid ‘High Society’ 20cm (8in) white summer �� Dwarf, sport of ‘June’, sun tolerant 

Hosta hybrid ‘Independence’ 45cm (18in) white summer �� Sun tolerant 

Hosta hybrid ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ 12cm (5in) white summer �� Thick heavily corrugated foliage 

Hosta hybrid ‘Pathfinder’ 40cm (16in) lavender summer �� Sport of ‘Francee’, wavy edges 

Hosta hybrid ‘Popcorn’ 30cm (12in) lavender summer �� Dwarf, yellow centres with blue irregular margins 

Hosta hybrid ‘Sea Thunder’ 150cm (60in) lavender summer �� New, curled tips, variegated foliage 

Hosta hybrid ‘Thunderbolt’ 45cm (18in) white summer �� Thick corrugated leaves 

Hosta hybrid ‘Warpaint’ 100cm (40in) lavender summer �� Corrugated, pie-crust edges 

Hosta tardiana ‘Aristocrat’ 30cm (12in) white summer �� Dwarf. Sport of ‘Hadspen Blue’ 

Iberis ‘Little Gem’ 15cm (6in) white spring �� Very compact, small clusters of white flowers 

Iris cristata 15cm (6in) blue June � Good for front of the border 

Iris ensata ‘Crystal Halo’ 90cm (36in) purple/white June/July �� Waterside plant. Deer resistant. Late blooming 

Iris ensata ‘Frilled Enchantment’ 90cm (36in) magenta/white June/July �� Waterside plant. Deer resistant. Late blooming 

Iris ensata ‘Nikko’ 90cm (36in) white/blue June � Ruffled edge, stunning 

Iris germanica nana 25cm (10in) purple June �� Dwarf bearded form 

Iris graminea (plum tart iris) 25cm (10in) violet June � yes Charming small iris, grassy foliage, easy care 

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Iris robusta ‘Gerald Darby’ 80cm (32in) violet blue June � Unique purple foliage 

Iris siberica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ 90cm (36in) blue June � Very floriferous 

Iris sibirica ‘Grey Mist’ 60cm (24in) grey-mauve June � Easily grown in moist soil which does not dry in summer 

Iris tuberosa (Hermodactylus tuberosus) 40cm (16in) yellow April � Grows best in sandy, loamy soil, dry to moderately moist 

Jasione laevis 15cm (6in) blue summer � Pincushion-like, spherical heads of small blue flowers 

Kirengeshoma palmata 90cm (36in) yellow Aug-Sept �� Clusters of butter-yellow bell shaped blooms in the fall 

Kniphofia pumila 50cm (20in) lime green July � Little-known South African species, a top performer 

Leucanthemum ‘Snowcap’ 30cm (12in) white summer � Compact plant, large 3” daisy flowers, long-lasting bloom 

Lewisia cotyledon hybrid 15cm (6in) pink/peach spring � Well-drained soil in full sun, good rock garden plant 

Liatris spicata (blazing star) 70cm (28in) white summer � Long flowering, great for cutting 

Ligusticum scoticum (Scotch lovage) 60cm (24in) white July/Aug � Native habitat in New England, salt marshes, rocky shores 

Lilium ‘Black Out’ (Asiatic lily) 90cm (36in) black summer � Very dark red, almost black, 4-5 flowers per stem 

Lilium ‘Cassandra’ (Oriental lily) 100cm (40in) white summer � yes Large flowers with golden bands in the centre 

Lilium ‘Citronella’ (tiger lily) 90cm (36in) yellow summer � yes Downward facing, heavily spotted, 4-6 flowers per stem 

Lilium ‘Conca D’Or’ (OT hybrid lily) 240cm (80in) yellow summer � yes Huge blooms, grows v. tall with several blooms per stem 

Lilium ‘Lodewijk’ (Oriental lily) 100cm (40in) white summer � yes Double petals with faint green-apple centres 

Lilium ‘Lollipop’ (Asiatic lily) 90cm (36in) pink/white summer � Tips of petals pink with white centre 

Lilium ‘Millesimo’ (Oriental lily) 110cm (44in) pink/white summer � yes Late summer flowering, white with thin pink edge 

Lilium ‘Miss Feya’ 120cm (48in) raspberry red summer � yes Can produce 20 blooms per stem 

Lilium ‘Pink Perfection’ (trumpet lily) 1.5m (60in) pink summer � yes Grows very tall with trumpet-shaped blooms 

Lilium ‘Pink Pixie’ 50cm (20in) pink summer � Dwarf Asiatic lily 

Lilium ‘Regale’ (trumpet lily) 110cm (44in) white summer � yes Huge blooms, very scented 

Lilium ‘Salmon Star’ (Oriental lily) 90cm (36in) orange summer � yes White with orange centre stripe and orange freckles 

Lilium ‘Saltarello’ (OT hybrid lily) 100cm (40in) apricot blend summer � yes Huge blooms with double dose of fragrance 

Lilium ‘Sweet Rosy’ (Oriental lily) 90cm (36in) pink white summer � yes Double flowers, late blooming 

Lilium martagon (Turk’s cap lily) 70cm (28in) pink summer �� yes Reflexed flowers, attracts hummingbirds 

Lobelia tupa 2m (6ft) lipstick-red summer � Architectural native Chilean plant. Greyish green foliage 

Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese cross) 90cm (36in) orange summer � Attracts Butterflies, good cut flower. Deer resistant 

Meconopsis betonicifolia (Himalayan poppy) 60cm (24in) blue June-July � Requires woodland conditions, moist soil in summer 

Monarda ‘Blue Stocking’ (bee balm) 60cm (24in) violet summer � yes Attracts bees and hummingbirds 

Monarda ‘Jacob Kline’ (bee balm) 90cm (36in) red summer � yes Mildew resistant, deep red 

Monarda ‘Pink Lace’ (bee balm) 40cm (16in) pink summer � yes Dark red stems, pink flowers open to reveal purple centres 

Morina longifolia 60cm (24in) pink June-July � yes Elegant plant, with aromatic rosette-forming foliage 

Nepeta x faassenia ‘Walker’s Low’ (catmint) 45cm (18in) blue summer � Prefers a dry site 

Omphalodes cappadocica ‘Lilac Mist’ 15cm (6in) lilac spring �� Requires consistently moist soil 

Omphalodes verna 10cm (4in) blue spring � Groundcover, woodland 

Pachyphragma macrophyllum 35cm (14in) white spring �� Rounded, ruffled leaves form a weed-free ground cover 

Paeonia Itoh ‘Cora Louise’ 60cm (24in) white/magenta June-July � yes Fragrant. Can produce up to 50 blooms per season 

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Paeonia lactiflora ‘Buckeye Belle’ 70cm (28in) red June-July � yes Semi-double, early bloomer 

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Festiva Maxima’ 100cm (40in) white June-July � yes Double, red fleck in centre 

Paeonia lactiflora ‘General MacMahon’ 100cm (40in) red June-July � yes Double, deer resistant 

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Gold Mine’ 70cm (28in) yellow June-July � yes Double, soft yellow 

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Kirinmaru’ 90cm (36in) red, white June-July � yes Double, red and white striped blooms 

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Mother’s Choice’ 90cm (36in) pink June-July � yes Double, pale pink fading to white in centre 

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Peche’ 60cm (24in) pink June-July � yes Semi-double, blend of creamy white and pale pink 

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Raspberry Sundae’ 90cm (36in) pale pink June-July � yes Bomb type, similar to ‘Sorbet’ 

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sorbet’ 100cm (40in) pink June-July � yes Bomb type, top and bottom layer pink, middle layer white 

Paeonia tenuifolia ‘Itoba’ 60cm (24in) red June-July � Fern-leaf peony. Deer resistant 

Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ (switch grass) 90cm (36in) red summer � Upright metallic blue foliage turns red by July 

Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermore’ 90cm (36in) red summer � Great for cutting, prominent black centre 

Papaver orientale ‘Miss Piggy’ 75cm (30in) white summer � Huge 10” blooms with ruffled petals 

Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’ 75cm (30in) white June-July � White, black centre 

Penstemon ‘Sour Grapes’ (beard tongue) 18cm (7in) violet summer � Require well drained soil, attracts hummingbirds 

Penstemon hirtus var. pygmaeus 20cm (8in) white lavender summer � Tubular flowers, attracts hummingbirds 

Persicaria affinis ‘Dimity’ 18cm (7in) pink shades summer �� Red spikes changing to pink, great ground cover 

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Taurus’ 60cm (24in) red summer �� Fuller red flower spikes 

Persicaria bistorta ‘Superba’ 60cm (24in) pink summer �� Tolerant of moist soils 

Persicaria virginiana 50cm (20in) foliage summer �� Grows in dry, shady areas 

Phlox paniculata ‘David’ 80cm (32in) white summer � yes 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year, mildew resistant 

Phlox paniculata ‘Jade’ 50cm (20in) white/green summer � yes Unusual, green markings on petals 

Phlox paniculata ‘Pixie Miracle Grace’ 40cm (16in) mauve summer � yes Dwarf phlox, re-blooms if deadheaded, mildew resistant 

Physochlaina orientalis 30cm (12in) lavender-pink spring � Tuberous rooted perennial, excellent in the rock garden 

Phytolacca americana ‘Silberstein’ 180cm (6ft) purple berries fall �� Bright-speckled foliage 

Pimpinella major ‘Rosea’ 50cm (20in) pink e. summer �� Feather-like leaflets, & umbels of soft, lacy pink flowers 

Plantago nivalis (snow star) 15cm (6in) foliage summer � Dwarf woolly plantain 

Polemonium brandegeei 15cm (6in) yellow/coral mid sum. � yes Alpine plant good in rock gardens 

Polygonatum multiflorum ‘Variegatum’ 60cm (24in) white June-Sep �� Green leaves edged white 

Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon’s seal) 90cm (36in) white summer �� Clump of arching stems w. dangling creamy bell flower 

Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch’s Velvet’ 25cm (10in) red summer �� Semi-creeping w. large mounds of strawberry-like foliage 

Primula cort. ‘Primadiente Rose’ 20cm (8in) deep pink spring �� Requires a rich and evenly moist soil 

Primula denticulata (drumstick primula) 30cm (12in) violet spring �� Drumstick flower shape 

Primula marginata ‘Mauve Mist’ 15cm (6in) mauve spring �� yes Flour dusted jagged edge leaves 

Prunella ‘Freelander Blue’ 25cm (10in) blue summer � Excellent groundcover, long bloom time 

Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’ 25cm (10in) blue spring � Good ground cover for woodland planting 

Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Red Bells’ (pasqueflowers) 15cm (6in) red spring �� Early display of crocus type flowers, fuzzy seed heads 

Rheum ‘Ace of Hearts’ 90cm (36in) pink summer �� Foliage colours of burgundy, red, purple, green 

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Rosmarinus ‘Gorizia’ 90cm (36in) light blue spring � yes Thick gray-green foliage on thick stems, pine-like aroma 

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’ 30cm (12in) blue spring � yes Prostrate habit. Attractive foliage, flowers and fragrance 

Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ 80cm (32in) yellow summer � Easily adaptable coneflower 

Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Gold Star’ 40cm (16in) yellow summer � Dwarf form of ‘Goldsturm’. Attracts butterflies 

Rudbeckia maxima 2m (6ft) yellow summer � Strong vertical statement with large, sea-green leaves 

Salvia bulleyana 100cm (40in) lt. yellow summer � Terminal racemes of purple lipped, yellow flowers 

Sanguinaria canadensis ‘Flore Plena’ 15cm (6in) white spring �� Delicate, white petals with thick blue leaves 

Saxifraga x arendsii White form 10cm (4in) white spring �� Fernlike foliage grows low to ground in an evergreen mat 

Saxifraga x urbium ‘Variegata’ (London pride) 10cm (4in) white/pink April-June �� Easily grown, moist, acidic soil. Divide rosettes in spring 

Saxifragi x geum 20cm (8in) white summer � Evergreen, spoon-shaped leaves with scalloped edges 

Scabiosa graminifolia 25cm (10in) lt. purple summer � Bees and butterflies love this plant 

Scilla peruviana 15cm (6in) blue-purple spring �� Stunning star-like flower clusters. Hardy bulb 

Scrophularia auriculata ‘Variegata’ 90cm (36in) burgundy summer � Grown for foliage interest. Good accent plant in border 

Sedum ‘Frosty Morn” 60cm (24in) pink l. summer � Clump forming, Attracts butterflies. Rabbit resistant 

Sedum reflexum ‘Angelina’ 15cm (6in) yellow summer � Evergreen, lime, needle-like foliage 

Sedum ‘Ruby Glow’ 25cm (10in) rosy-red l. summer � Low-growing, fleshy blue-green leaves w. ruddy highlights 

Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cappa Blanca’ 25cm (10in) yellow summer � Low growing, white foliage with red stems 

Sedum telephium ‘Red Cauli’ 30cm (12in) cherry-red summer � Arching stems, grey-green spring growth ages to purple 

Soldanella montana 40cm (16in) violet summer �� Evergreen, glossy round leaves 

Tanacetum ‘Robinson’s Red’ 60cm (24in) scarlet summer � Fine fern-like foliage, daisy-like flowers, good cut flower 

Tanacetum niveum ‘Jackpot’ (snow daisy) 30cm (12in) white summer � Mound of silver foliage, long lasting blooms 

Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ 180cm (72in) pink summer �� Tall narrow habit, black stems, sprays of double flowers 

Thalictrum ‘Evening Star’ 20cm (8in) pink summer � Unique variegated foliage, with pink starburst blooms 

Thalictrum kiusianum (meadow rue) 20cm (8in) light lavender summer � Perfect along the woodland edge or rock garden 

Tiarella ‘Crow Feather’ 20cm (8in) foliage spring/fall �� yes Fragrant, ground cover. Deer resistant 

Tiarella ‘Spring Symphony’ 20cm (8in) light pink summer �� Black star-pattern on leaf, showy display of flowers 

Tradescantia andersonia ‘Blue and Gold’ 45cm (18in) blue summer �� Chartreuse grassy leaves, rich gentian-blue flowers 

Tradescantia virginiana (spiderwort) 45cm (18in) blue summer �� Cluster of lower flowers, always in bloom 

Tricyrtus ‘Blue Wonder’ (toad lily) 60cm (24in) blue summer �� Graceful arching stems with orchid-like flowers 

Trifolium repens ‘Atropurpureum’ (clover) 10cm (4in) white summer �� Dark maroon leaves with bright green edges, groundcover 

Trillium ovatum 30cm (12in) white spring �� Great woodland native plant 

Trollius ‘New Moon’ 70cm (28in) cream summer �� Prolific flowering 

Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Fascination’ 2m (6ft) bluey-mauve July-Aug. �� A gem for the middle or back of the border 

Viola cornuta 20cm (8in) purple/mauve summer �� Good accent for mass planting 

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIVE PLANTS 

Plant Name Height Colour Bloom Description Considerations 

Acer circinatum (vine maple) 10m (30’) Common understory in coniferous forests Fall leaves turn bright red or gold 

Achlys triphylla (vanilla leaf) 30cm (12”) white summer Perennial, deciduous ground cover Prefers acidic soils with high organic matter 

Adiantum ssp. (maidenhair fern) 60cm (24”) Beautiful, delicate deciduous ferns Humus rich soil, light shade to sun 

Allium cernuum (nodding onion) 30cm (12”) pink summer Onion-type bulbs, nodding flower heads Likes sandy soil. Will tolerate drought 

Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon) 5m (15’) white spring Dark blue, edible fruit Dry to moist open forest, well drained soil 

Andromeda polifolia (bog rosemary) 45cm (18”) pink spring Attractive, evergreen, creeping shrub Bog plant, wet, acid soil 

Aquilegia formosa (red columbine) 1m (3’) red-yell spr-sum Erect stems with nodding flowers Attracts butterflies. Woodland areas 

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (kinnikinick) 10cm (4”) white summer Trailing evergreen shrub with red berries Well drained sites in full sun 

Arnica chamissonis (meadow arnica) 10-60 cm yellow summer Perennial herb from rhizomes Sun, part shade, humus-rich sandy soil 

Aruncus dioicus (goatsbeard) 2m (6’) white summer Fern-like leaves, flowers on long panicles Tolerant of drier conditions in full sun 

Asarum caudatum (wild ginger) 15cm (6”) purple spring Low growing evergreen, heart-shaped leaves Good groundcover in shady border/woodland 

Asplenium ssp. (spleenwort) 10-20cm Small, attractive, evergreen fern Ideal for a shady rock garden 

Athyrium filix-femina (lady fern) 1.5m (5’) Tall deciduous fern, useful in range of sites Tolerates many soils. Best in part shade 

Blechnum spicant (deer fern) 45cm (18”) Evergreen, bearing fertile & non-fertile fronds Moist to wet sites. Grows on disturbed areas 

Boykinia elata (coast boykinia) 35cm (12”) white spring Delicate deciduous perennial Moist shady woodland 

Brodiaea hyacinthina (fool’s onion) 70cm (28”) white l. spring Flowers, upright cluster, grass-like leaves Sun, part shade. Open grassy areas 

Camassia leichtlinii (common camas) 60cm (24”) wht,blue spring Colours vary, white, cream, blue, purple Dormant in summer 

Camassia quamash (common camas) 60cm (24”) blue spring Bulb, grass-like leaves, 10-30 flowers/stem Sunny, damp, grassy areas 

Cassiope ssp. (mountain heather) 20cm (8”) white spring Dwarf, evergreen shrub Sheltered, moist, acidic sites 

Castilleja ssp. (paintbrush) 30cm (12”) red spring Perennial with brilliantly coloured bracts Sunny open areas. Drought tolerant 

Clematis ligusticifolia (white clematis) 1m+ (3’+) white summer Vine. Fragrant flowers, deciduous Sunny to light shade. Moderately dry to moist 

Cornus canadensis (bunchberry) 15cm (6”) white spring Low, creeping groundcover for woodland Moist, acidic soils in part shade 

Cornus nuttallii (Pacific dogwood) 12m (40’) white spring Conical tree with showy white bracts Well drained sites in part shade to sun 

Cornus stolonifera (red osier dogwood) 2m (6’) white spring Deciduous, red shoots for winter colour Tolerant of wet soils in full sun 

Crataegus douglasii (black hawthorn) 9m (30’) white spring Deciduous, leaves sharply toothed Moist soil, often grows with conifers 

Cryptogramma acrostichoides 40cm (15”) Very hardy evergreen, tolerates drought Prefers fairly dry open sites 

Cystopteris fragilis (brittle fern) 20cm (8”) Grow in rock garden or shady fern border Fertile, moist but well-drained soils 

Dicentra formosa (wild bleeding heart) 30cm (12”) pink spr-sum Lacy-leaved perennial Moist/dry habitats. Spreads w. seed, rhizomes 

Disporum hookeri (Hooker’s fairy bells) 1m (3’) white spr-sum Mixed forest habitats, yellow to orange fruit Nice understory plant for the shady garden 

Dodecatheon hendersonii 20cm (8”) pink summer For rockeries or woodlands Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade 

Dodecatheon pulchellum 20cm (8”) pink summer Clump-forming, spoon-shaped leaves Moist sites, part shade to sun 

Dryopteris expansa (spreading wood fern) 60cm (24”) Finely textured, lacy, deep green fronds Medium size, excellent in woodland gardens 

Empetrum nigrum (crowberry) 20cm (8”) purple e. spring Low creeping evergreen Exposed sites with dry to wet soils 

Eriophyllum lanatum (Oregon sunshine) 30cm (12”) yellow spring Stems and leaves have woolly appearance Full sun, dry soil, open areas 

Erythronium oregonum (white fawn lily) 25cm (10”) white spring Perennial corm, mottled leaves Bright, shady woodland, well drained soil 

Fragaria chiloensis (coastal strawberry) 25cm (10”) white spring Leathery leaves, small hairy strawberry Dry, open sites 

Fragaria virginiana (wild strawberry) 25cm (10”) white spring Non-leathery leaves, often bluish-green Dry to moist sites. Prefers sun 

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Fritillaria camschatcensis (black lily) 35cm (14”) purple spring Edible rice-like bulblets Meadows, stream banks, moist open sites 

Gallardia aristata (brown-eyed Susan) 40cm (15”) yellow summer Perennial, bright, daisy-like flower Sun to part shade, dry soil, open areas 

Gaultheria shallon (salal) 1.5m (5’) white spring Evergreen understory plant. Can be pruned Does well in sun, shade, wet or dry situations 

Goodyera oblongifolia 12cm (5”) greenish summer Only native orchid available for garden use Rich mossy habitats in dry, or moist shade 

Gymnocarpium dryopteris (oak fern) 20cm (8”) Deciduous, woodland fern Ideal groundcover in moist shady sites 

Heuchera micrantha (alum root) 60cm (24”) white summer Mound-forming, semi-evergreen perennial Fertile, moist soil in sun or part shade 

Holodiscus discolour (ocean spray) 4m (12’) white l. spring Excellent fall colour. Fast growing Full sun, well drained, slightly alkaline soil 

Iris setosa (wild flag iris) 70cm(28”) blue spring Perennial herb with blue flowers in May Full sun, wet soils, indefinite spread 

Juncus effusus (common rush) 60cm (24”) green summer Suitable for a pond side or bog garden Permanently moist soil in sun or part shade 

Kalmia microphylla (western laurel) 60cm (24”) pink spring Evergreen glossy leaves, slowly spreading Attractive bog plant, peaty soils 

Lewisia spp. 15-30cm varied spr-sum Often flowers over a long period of time Light shade, rock garden or crevice planting 

Lilium columbianum (tiger lily) 1m (3’) orange summer Bright orange flowers with dark spots Well drained sunny areas 

Linnaea borealis (twinflower) 12cm (5”) pink summer Fragrant flowers, small, glossy green leaves Ground cover, slopes, overhanging rocks 

Lithophragma parviflorum 15cm (6”) white spring Grow in a woodland or rock garden Humus rich soil, partial to deep shade 

Lomatium utriculatum (spring gold) 50cm(20”) yellow spring Finely divided, carrot-like foliage Somewhat moist, open, often rocky areas 

Lonicera ciliosa (orange honeysuckle) to 6m(20’) orange spring Rambling vine, showy Part to full shade, high humus, moist setting 

Lonicera involucrata (black twinberry) 3m (10’) yellow spr-sum Shrub produces shiny black twin berries Damp soil, sun, part shade 

Luetkea pectinata (partridgefoot) 20cm (8”) white spr-sum Mat-forming semi-shrub Good for a moist area of the rock garden 

Lupinus arcticus (Arctic lupine) 60cm(24”) bluish summer Pea-like blooms on upright clusters Full sun, well drained, alpine plant 

Lupinus polyphyllus (large leaved lupine) 50cm(20”) violet summer Colourful flowers in long spikes Moist to wet open sites 

Lysichiton americanus (skunk cabbage) 1m (3’) yellow spring Large elliptic leaves, faint ‘skunky’ odour Wet soil, sun or part shade 

Mahonia aquifolium (tall Oregon grape) 1m (3’) yellow spring Glossy, evergreen leaves, blue-black berries Drier open sites 

Maianthemum dilatatum 30cm(12”) white summer Broadly heart-shaped, smooth leaves Moist to wet soils in dappled to deep shade 

Malus fusca (Pacific crab apple) 2-12m(40’) pink spring Shrub or small tree, showy, fragrant blooms Moist sites in full sun 

Matteuccia struthiopteris (ostrich fern) 1m (3’) Feathery, deciduous fern Moist soil in deciduous and mixed forest 

Mimulus guttatus 30cm(12”) yellow summer Funnel-shaped flowers often tinged red Humus rich, very moist soil in full sun 

Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian plum) 3m (10’) white spring Shrub, bluish berries, flowers before leaves Dry to moist sites, sun to part shade 

Oxalis oregana (red wood sorrel) 12cm (5”) pink spr/fall Attractive, shamrock-shaped leaves Moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. Full, p/shade 

Penstemon ovatus (broad-leaf penstemon) 1m (3’) deep blue summer Large, dark green leaves, tubular flowers Sun to part shade in well-drained soil 

Penstemon procerus (blue penstemon) 30cm(12”) blue-prple summer Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds Dry meadows & open sites. Drought-tolerant 

Penstemon serrulatus (coast penstemon) 40cm(15”) deep blue summer Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds Sun to part shade in well-drained soil 

Philadelphus lewisii (mock orange) 4m (12’) white summer Gently spreading shrub, attractive scent Sun to part-shade, shrub border or specimen 

Plectritis congesta (sea blush) 45cm (18”) pale pink summer Name derived from the colour of its blooms Often found on grassy bluffs near the ocean 

Polypodium glycyrrhiza (licorice fern) 30cm(12”) Evergreen, rhizome has sweet liquorish taste Moist humus-rich sites in part shade 

Polystichum munitum (sword fern) 1m (3’) Evergreen, erect glossy fronds Moist sites, deep shade to almost full sun 

Potentilla villosa (villous cinquefoil) 30cm (12”) yellow summer Perennial herb, woody rhizomes Dry soils to moderately wet sites 

Rhododendron groenlandicum 1m (3’) white spring Aromatic evergreen leaves fragrant flowers Acid, nutrient-poor, organic soils, bog plant 

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Rhododendron macrophyllum 5m (15’) pink spring Stunning show of spring colour. Evergreen Full sun to open shade, organically rich, moist 

Ribes sanguineum (red-flowering currant) 3m (10’) dark pink spring Early flowering, deciduous shrub Dry open sites 

Rubus parviflorus (thimbleberry) 1.5m (5’) white spring Deciduous shrub, edible, bland, red berries Sun or shade, best in moister sites 

Rubus spectabilis (salmonberry) 2m (6’) pink spring Deciduous, prickly shrub, red berries Sun or shade, moist to dry sites 

Sedum spp. 5cm (2”) yellow summer Perennial creeping succulent Sun-loving rockery plant 

Shepherdia canadensis (soapberry) 1m (3’) yellow spring Deciduous shrub, bright red berries Well drained sunny areas 

Sidalcea hendersonii (Hendersons mallow) 1.5m (5’) purple summer Beautiful show all summer Works well in moist to wet sites in full sun 

Sisyrinchium californicum (gold-eye grass) 40cm (15”) yellow summer Showy, succession of bright yellow flowers Moist to wet sites in full sun 

Sisyrinchium douglasii (satin flower) 30cm (12”) purple spring Showy, with nodding, bell-shaped flowers Dry open sites 

Sisyrinchium idahoense (blue-eyed grass) 12cm (5”) violet-blue summer Semi-e/g forms clumps. Will self-seed freely Ideal in rock garden or gravel planting 

Smilacina racemosa 1m (3’) white spring Strongly perfumed, red berries Humus-rich, moist sites in dappled shade 

Smilacina stellata 60cm(24”) white summer Pale green leaves, dark blue fruit Moist forest soil, open shade 

Spirea densiflora (pink meadowsweet) 60cm(24”) pink summer Popular, deciduous shrub. Attracts butterflies Likes full bright sun, moist acidic soil 

Streptopus amplexifolius 60cm(24”) white spring Bright yellow to red fruit. Attractive foliage Shady damp woodland 

Symphoricarpos spp. (snowberry) 60cm-2m pink/white spr-sum Showy white berries that persist into winter Dry to moist soils, sun to partial shade 

Tiarella trifoliata (foam flower) 15-60cm white spring Flowers long lasting. Useful under conifers Full sun to part shade, high humus, moist 

Trillium ovatum (coast trillium) 35cm(14”) white spring Flowers become reddish with age Moist to wet woods, shaded open areas 

Vaccinium spp. (blueberry) 15cm-3m white,pink spring Deciduous or evergreen, edible berries Wide range of habitats depending on species 

Valeriana sitchensis (Sitka valerian) 1m (3’) white,pink summer Flowers form dense, sweet-scented clusters Moist, open or wooded places 

Viburnum edule (highbush cranberry) 3m (10’) white spring Hedge or screening plant, clusters of berries Full sun to part shade, moist, well drained 

Viola glabella (woodland violet) 10cm (4”) dp.yellow spring Large, bright-green, heart-shaped leaves Shady woodland areas 

Woodwardia fimbriata (giant chain fern) 2m (6’) Tall deciduous fern, fronds reach 2.75m Prefers year round moisture and part-shade 

Volunteering at VanDusen 

We endeavour to provide our members with a variety of opportunities to build new skills, make friends and help the Garden grow. We have 

volunteer opportunities for all interests. Please join us at an upcoming volunteer orientation to find out more. 

Opportunities include: Education, Guides, Master Gardeners, School Program Leaders, Summer Nature Program Leader, Teaching 

Assistants, Clerical Activities, Office Assistance, Garden Activities, Dried Flower Arrangers, Garden Guerillas, Garden Shop, Labellers, 

Library, Seed Collectors, Public Relations, Community Ambassadors, Customer Services, Membership, Visitor Services, Special Events, 

Compost Sale, Festival of Lights, Manure Sale and, of course, the Plant Sale. 

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RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS 

Over 175 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas (deciduous and evergreen) are available. Also available are species rhododendrons grown in VanDusen Gardens. 

Rhododendrons—Bloom times are approximate and will vary with location and season. 


Rhododendron ‘Alice’ 2m (6ft) rose-pink, lighter centre May 1-June 1 This old favourite is easy to grow, tough and sun-tolerant 

R. ‘Anah Kruschke’ 2m (6ft) pale, lavender-blue to reddish-purple with May 15-June 15 Attractive plant has compact habit, grows well in full sun. 

purple-red spots 

Dense and lush foliage with dark green leaves 

R. ‘Anna Rose Whitney’ 2m (6ft) rose-pink May 1-June 15 Vigorous growth habit, forming tall, upright well-shaped plant 

R. augustinii 2m (6ft) violet-blue Apr 15-May 15 Long, narrow, smooth, dark-green leaves 

R. ‘Bashful’ 

(yakushimanum hybrid) 

90cm (3ft) rose-pink with reddish-brown blotch Mar 15-Apr 15 Compact growth with great foliage 

R. ‘Blue Pacific’ 1.5m (5ft) blue-purple has a deep black-purple blotch May 1-June 15 Has an outstanding truss. The attractive foliage becomes darker 

green if given shade 

R. ‘Boule de Neige’ 1.5m (5ft) snow-white in ball-shaped trusses May 1-June 1 Heat and sun tolerant and extremely cold hardy 

R. ‘Buttermint’ 90cm (3ft) yellow, shaded pink May 1-Jun 1 Dwarf, compact plant, with thick, dense, leathery leaves 

R. ‘Calsap’ 1.3m (4ft) white with striking burgundy blotch May 1-June 15 Hardy plant grows well in light shade. More wide than tall 

R. ‘Catawbiense Album’ 2m (6ft) white with greenish-yellow spotting May 1-June 15 Hardy and vigorous 

R. ‘Catawbiense 

Boursault’ 

2m (6ft) rose-lilac blossoms June 1-June 15 Hardy plant with good sturdy habit 

R. ‘Chevalier Felix de 1.3m (4ft)- coral-rose Apr 15-May 1 Showy plant 

Sauvage’ 

1.5m (5ft 

R. ‘Christmas Cheer’ 1.3m (4ft) pink Jan, Feb - Tough, medium-size leaves densely dress the well-shaped plant. 

March 15 Does not bloom at Christmas 

R. ‘Colonel Coen’ 1.5m (5ft) fine, deep purple with black blotch May 1-June 15 Glossy foliage on an upright plant, grows well, and buds young 

R. ‘Cosmopolitan’ 1.5m (5ft) pink with deep red blotch May 1-June 15 Glossy and attractive foliage, hardy plant 

R. ‘Cotton Candy’ 2m (6ft) tall, pastel pink blossoms May 1-June 1 Robust grower with thick, deep green leaves 

R. ‘Crete’ 

1.3m (4ft) magenta-rose buds open to pale purple with May 1-June 1 Leaves display a soft beige indumentum 


a few light spots, gradually fading to white 

R. ‘Cunningham’s 1.3m (4ft) very light pink, kissed with a yellow-pink May 1-June 15 Good grower and bloomer. Habit is tight and rounded. 

Blush’ 

blotch on the upper lobe 

R. ‘Cunningham’s 1.3m (4ft) buds flush pink-mauve, fading to white, broad May 1-June 15 Attractive, spreading, compact, well branched, will tolerate 

White’ 

pale yellow-green-brown markings 

sunny position but prefers shade, sometimes blooms in autumn 

R. ‘Dopey’ 


90cm (3ft) glossy-red May 1-June 1 Upright, compact plant that is very free flowering 

R. ‘Dora Amateis’ 90cm (3ft) pure white Apr 15 - May 1 Low growing, bushy plant with deep green, dense foliage, and 

highlighted with bronze tones. Prettiest when grown in full sun 

R. ‘Edith Bosley’ 1.3m (4 ft) dark purple, accented by a darker eye May 1-June 15 Hardy with large blooms 

R. ‘English Roseum’ 2m (6ft) soft rosy-lavender May 1-June 15 Vigorous, and is tolerant of extremes in cold, heat and humidity 

R. ‘Fabia’ x bureauvii’ 90cm (3ft) salmon-pink May 1-June 1 Deep-green foliage. Needs shade to grow 

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R. ‘Fastuosum Flore 2m (6ft) double, lavender-blue with large golden flare May 1-June 15 Growth habit is somewhat open but rounded, on this hardy, sun- 

Pleno’ 

tolerant hybrid. Foliage is dense and dark green 

R. ‘Festivo’ 


2m (6ft) pale yellow with red markings May 1-June 1 Slow-growing and will grow nearly twice as wide as tall 

R. ‘Flava’ 


90cm (3ft) creamy-yellow with red eye May 1-June 15 Mound-like shrub with ample dark green leaves 

R. ‘Gardendirektor 

Glocker’ 

90cm (3ft) pink with deeper pink edging May 1-June 1 Low growing plant is ideally suited for the sun 

R. ‘Ginny Gee’ 60cm (2ft) pink, dappled white both inside and out Apr 15-May 1 Dwarf with very small leaves 

R. ‘Goldflimmer’ 1.5m (5ft) mauve, ruffled flowers June 1-June 15 Neat, compact plant, with variegated foliage of emerald green 

and touches of primrose yellow 

R. ‘Goldkrone’ 1.2m (4ft) golden-yellow with red freckles May 1-June 1 Hardy plant that flowers very heavily. Good foliage 

R. ‘Goldsworth Orange’ 1.5m (5ft) tropical orange June 1-June 15 Late blooming plant is shapely and heat tolerant 

R. ‘Gomer Waterer’ 2m (6ft) delicate pink, opens to white May 15-June 1 Old standby with large deep green leaves, sun tolerant 

R. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ 1.5m (5ft) bright, clear pink, blushing darker to edges, May 1-June 15 The plant is good-looking, vigorous, hardy and has glossy 

held in tight, rounded trusses 

dark foliage that stands out even at a distance 

R. ‘Grumpy’ 


90cm (3ft) cream flowers tinged with pink May 1-June 1 Dark green foliage with indumentum on lower surface 

R. ‘Hello Dolly’ 90cm (3ft) yellow flowers are brightened with warm tones Apr 15-May 1 Well-branched, rounded plant with medium green leaves and 

of orange and rose 

light beige indumentum on the undersides 

R. ‘Hotei’ 90cm (3ft) terrific canary-yellow, darker yellow throat May 1-June 1 Good, compact mound, multi-branched, very dense grower 

R. impeditum 30cm (1ft) purple Apr 15-May 1 Dwarf, with attractive silver-grey foliage 

R. ‘Jean Marie de 1.5m (5ft) bright red flowers May 1-June 1 Thick, heavy foliage is sun tolerant. The deep, emerald-green 

Montague’ 

unmatched by many plants. Buds young 

R. ‘Jingle Bells’ 90cm (3ft) scarlet changing to yellow May 1-June 1 Low growing and densely foliated 

R. ‘Kalinka’ 

90cm (3ft) medium rose, pale pink at centre, with darker May 1-June 15 Glossy foliage, with brown indumentum on a dense, mounding 


rims and marked with moderate yellow-green 

plant provides an eye-catching background for bright red buds 

R. ‘Ken Janeck’ 


90cm (3ft) richly coloured pink May 1-June 1 Heavily indumented foliage 

R. ‘Lady C. Mitford’ 1.5m (5ft) soft peach-pink May 15-June 15 Hardy with grey-green leaves that look like they are sprinkled 

with silver, can withstand sun and heat 

R. ‘Lavender Girl’ 1.5m (5ft) light orchid-pink May 1-May 15 Fragrant, good looking plant with glossy foliage 

R. ‘Lavender Queen’ 1.5m (5ft) slightly frilled, bluish-lavender Apr 15-May 15 Sturdy and bushy, with glossy, dark green foliage 

R. ‘Lee’s Dark Purple’ 2m (6ft) flowers are deep, dark purple May 15-June 15 Reliable, and popular for many years. Foliage is handsome, dark 

and wavy. It is cold-hardy, and can be planted in sun or shade 

R. ‘Marchioness of 1.5m (5ft) violet-rose with almost black blotch June 1-June 15 A good, hardy plant that grows in a spreading, open manner with 

Lansdowne’ 

an unusual flower 

R. ‘Medusa’ 90cm (3ft) beautiful shade of orange, cascading 

May 1-June 1 Leaves are mid-sized and greyish-green, with a very light 

flowers are borne on long pedicels 

woolly indumentum on the undersides 

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R. ‘Minnetonka’ 1.2m (4ft) red-purple with grn-yellow spots on upper petal May 1-June 1 Compact. Grows a bit wider than tall. Hardy 

R. ‘Morgenrot’ 


90cm (3ft) dark red buds open to lighter red May 1-June 1 Rounded and compact, with light indumentum on leaf undersides 

R. ‘Mrs. T.H. Lowinsky’ 1.5m (5ft) white flowers open from lavender buds, to June 1-June 15 Medium, compact plant with very dark green, glossy leaves. A 

show a striking orange-brown blotch 

vigorous grower that flowers well and is an adaptable easy plant 

R. ‘Nova Zembla’ 1.5m (5ft) showy red May 1-June 1 Vigorous grower with good foliage. Hardy 

R. ‘Old Copper’ 1.5m (5ft) large copper-orange trusses June 1-June 15 Attractive and perky foliage 

R. ‘Olin O. Dobbs’ 1.3m (4ft) very deep, waxy red-purple May 1-Jun 15 The trusses are large, compact and a perfect conical shape 

R. ‘Patty Bee’ 45cm(18in) clear yellow Apr 15-May 1 Dwarf variety that tolerates both heat and sun 

R. ‘Percy Wiseman’ 


90cm (3ft) peach-yellow which gently fades to white May 1-June 1 Compact with dark green foliage 

R. ‘Peter Tigerstedt’ 2m (6ft) white, with strong violet flecks upper corolla May 1-June 15 Hardy, upright, spreading plant with dark green foliage 

R. ‘PJM Compacta’ 1.3m (4ft) bright lavender-pink Mar 15-Apr 15 Cold hardy, tolerant of heat and sun, with small rounded leaves 

that are green in summer and mahogany in winter 

R. ‘President Lincoln’ 2m (6ft) lilac-toned lavender-pink, with bronzy blotch May 1-June 15 Hardy adaptable plant 

R. ‘President Roosevelt’ 1.2m (4ft) frilly trusses red, fading pink to white in centre Apr 15-May 1 Green foliage, golden accents. Excellent plant all year round 

R. ‘Purple Lace’ 1.6 m (5 ft) large, dark purple trusses have lacy, wavy edges May 1-Jun 15 Deep, glossy-green foliage is rough textured and very attractive 

R. ‘Ramapo’ 60cm (2ft) tiny, inch-long flowers are lively, pink-violet Apr 15–May 1 Hardy dwarf, grows well in sun or partial shade 

R. ‘Red Wood’ 2m (6ft) large trusses are comprised of pale pink May 1-June 15 Glossy foliage is held on red stems, forming an exciting 

flowers, which mature to a creamy-white 

combination with the bronze-coloured new growth 

R. scyphocalyx 

‘Golden Gate’ 

90cm (3ft) mixed pink-orange May 1-June 1 Interesting and easy to grow, with compact habit 

R. ‘Sonatine’ 

75cm pink, frilly flowers May 15-June 15 Forms a plant twice as wide as tall. New growth has silvery 

(yakushimanum hybrid) (2.5 ft) 

covering 

R. ‘Teddy Bear’ 90cm (3ft) delicate pink flowers are held in tight, Apr 15-May 1 A compact grower with rounded habit, the foliage is shiny, dark 


rounded trusses 

green, with a light dusting of reddish indumentum underneath 

R. ‘Thor’ 90cm (3ft) bright, scarlet-red flowers have a large calyx May 1-June 1 Good compact habit, and thick indumentum on leaf underside 

R. ‘Trilby’ 1.5m (5ft) deep crimson, black markings May 1-June 15 Matt-green leaves set off by red stems. Sun tolerant 

R. ‘Unique’ 1.2m (4ft) pink buds open to buttery-cream Apr 15-May 1 Smooth, oblong leaves are thick and dense on the rounded plant 

R. ‘Virginia Richards’ 1.2m (4ft) pink with gold and yellow tones May 1-June 1 Plant has a compact habit with dark, glossy leaves 

R. ‘Whitney’s Orange’ 90cm (3ft) orange May 15-June 15 Low growth habit, has moss green, rolling and curling leaves 

R. ‘Yaku Angel’ 


60cm (2ft) white May 15-June 1 Excellent flower 

R. ‘Yaku Princess’ 


90cm (3ft) apple-blossom pink May 15-June 15 Medium size foliage 

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MINIATURE ROSES 

IDEAL FOR SMALL SPACES AND CONTAINERS 

Plant Name Height x Width Fragrance Repeat Flower Colour/Information 

MINI ROSES 

‘Angel Darling’ 45cm (18in) good √ Single mauve-pink 

‘Carrot Top’ 45 cm (18in) light √ Bright vermillion-orange. Always in flower 

‘Flower Power’ 45 cm (18in) spicy √ Very double peachy-salmon. Always in bloom 

‘Green Ice’ trailing yes √ Trailing pom-pom white petals, green eye, fades to pink 

‘Heartbreaker’ 45 cm (18in) light √ Cream with deep pink edge 

‘Holy Toledo’ 45 cm (18in) √ Brilliant shades of apricot-orange. Award winner 

‘Hot Tamale’ 45 cm (18in) light √ Yellow-orange facing to yellow-pink, exhibition form. Award winner 

‘Lavender Crystal’ 60 cm (24 in) strong √ Very double lavender-pink. Extremely fragrant 

‘Little Artist’ 45 cm (18in) √ Very showy, various shades of red with white eye, semi-double 

‘Loving Touch’ 45 cm (18in) good √ Large, soft apricot flowers, very showy. 

‘Orange Starina’ 45 cm (18in) √ Light orange. Always in flower 

‘Rainbow’s End’ 60 cm (24in) √ Bright yellow, edged with red, very showy and vigorous. Award winner 

‘Sandalwood’ 90cm (3ft) √ Russet colour, large bloom, most unique colour (Jalbert) 

‘Starina’ 45 cm (18in) √ Orange-red, perfect exhibition form. Tried and true 

‘Sweet Fairy’ 30 cm (12in) √ Very double, clear pink. Good fragrance 

‘Tracey Wickham’ 45 cm (18in) strong √ Yellow edged in red. Strong grower 

‘X-Rated’ 45 cm (18in) good √ White, edged with coral-pink, exhibition form 

‘Young Cale’ 45 cm (18in) √ Bright vermillion-orange in clusters. Excellent in containers 

CLIMBING MINI ROSES 

‘Climbing Hi Ho’ 1.5 m (4ft+) yes √ Rich pink, clusters, good form. Vigorous 

‘Jean Lajoie’ 2.5 m (6ft+) yes √ Climbing mini rose, pink, good repeat 

‘Climbing Laura Ford’ 2m (6 ft+) fruity √ Medium yellow, aging to pink flushes 

‘Climbing Little Girl’ 1.5 m (4ft+) yes √ Coral-pink, well formed. Vigorous 

‘Nice Day’ 1.5 m (5ft+) yes √ Salmon-pink, large clusters 

‘Roller Coaster’ 2 m (6ft+) √ Semi-double red and white striped. Every bloom different 

‘Snowfall’ 1.5 m (5ft+) √ White with pink tinge, profuse bloom 

‘Warm Welcome’ 2 m (5ft+) yes √ Climbing mini rose, orange, single, yellow eye 

‘Work of Art’ 1.5 m (5ft+) √ Orange with yellow reverse, exhibition form 

All roses require full sun (minimum 6 hours a day) and require plenty of water during the summer months (mini roses require even more water). Fertilize monthly with 

rose fertilizer in April, May, June and July. Deadhead or lightly prune repeat bloomers to encourage flowering. Roses that bloom only once can be left to encourage hip 

development. Remove long and damaged stems in fall to prevent wind and snow damage in the winter. Prune roses when the forsythia blooms in late winter (after 

February 15) in the lower mainland. Check with your local garden club or nursery for cooler climes. 

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SEEDS 

Plant Name Description 

Rain Garden Plants This year we are featuring seeds of plants suitable for rain gardens—gardens that collect stormwater run-off and 

allow it to infiltrate the soil, reducing the amount of contaminated water that enters streams, rivers and lakes. 

Trees and Shrubs: 

Aronia melanocarpa This deciduous shrub bears plentiful small white flowers followed by shiny black fruit that persist through winter 

Cornus nuttallii The Pacific dogwood bears white flowers (bracts) in spring, orange-red fruit in fall with beautiful, fall foliage colour 

Gaultheria shallon Salal is a native evergreen shrub that bears urn-shaped, pink-flushed white flowers in late spring, followed by purple fruit 

Ribes sanguineum This Western North American native was a favourite in Victorian temperate gardens around the world, and is slowly being 

rediscovered for its simple elegance 

Vaccinium ovatum This native, evergreen shrub provides food and shelter for birds and butterflies. Lore has the berries becoming sweeter after 

the first frost 

Vaccinium parvifolium The red huckleberry is an upright shrub producing edible red berries popular with birds, wildlife and people. 

Pacific NW native 

Perennials: 

Agastache rugosa Giant hyssop is an upright plant that bears violet-blue flower spikes from mid-summer to fall 

Aquilegia formosa This columbine has deeply divided leaflets and bears pendent flowers with orange sepals, yellow petals with red lobes and 

reddish-orange spurs. A western North America native plant 

Camassia leichtlinii Camas bulbs were a food staple for many Pacific Northwest native peoples. 

This seed was collected from mostly white-flowered plants 

Carex flagellifera Weeping brown sedge is an evergreen perennial with broad, reddish-brown grass-like leaves that adds great texture to the 

garden 

Carex ornithopoda The bird’s foot sedge is a diminutive evergreen perennial with light green leaves 

Cornus canadensis Bunchberry is a lovely woodland groundcover that bears white dogwood-like flowers (actually bracts) that are followed by 

bright red, spherical fruits 

Dicentra formosa This small wild flower native to British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest is an elegant addition to any woodland garden 

Iris ensata The Japanese water iris bears three to four purple flowers on each stem in summer 

Iris sibirica This iris is available in either the blue or white-flowered form 

Lobelia siphilitica This perennial produces a good succession of mid to pale blue flower spikes during the summer 

Penstemon serrulatus Native perennial producing tall, leafy shoots with lavender blue to bright purple flowers from early to late summer 

Thalictrum delavayi A tall plant with attractive foliage and numerous fluffy lilac-coloured flowers in summer, that works well in the back of a 

border 

Thalictrum flavum This meadow rue is shorter and has bright yellow flowers 

Thalictrum rochebruneanum This meadow rue originates from Japan and has lavender-pink flowers with yellow stamens 

The Seed Collectors offer many more seeds of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials at the Plant Sale and online at www.vandusen.org. Click on Seed Sales. 

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TREES AND SHRUBS 

Plant Name D/EG Height Colour Bloom Expos. Fragr. Zone Information 

*Abelia x grandiflora cv ‘Francis Mason’ Semi 1.5m (4ft) pink spring �� yes 5 Dwarf, variegated foliage 

Abeliophyllum distichum (white forsythia) D 1m (3ft) white winter �� yes 5 Flowers nodding, maroon tinted petal 

Acer capillipes D 10m (30sft) green spring � 5 Striated bark, good fall colour orange/red 

*Acer griseum D 6m (20ft) �� 5 Brown peeling bark, red fall colour 

*Acer japonicum ‘Aureum’ (full moon maple) D 10m (30ft) �� 5 Beautiful golden leaf 

*Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ (red leaf Japanese maple) D 5.8m (19ft) � 5 Upright form, dp. red foliage, fall crimson 

*Acer palmatum cv ‘Beni Otake’ (red bamboo maple) D 4-6m (24ft) �� 5 Purple-red linear foliage, upright 

*Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’ (variegated maple) D 4m (12ft) � 5 Cream variegation, new growth pink-edged 

*Acer palmatum ‘Chishio’ (Japanese maple) D 2.5m (8ft) �� Pink in spring, elegant branching habit 

*Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ D 3m (10ft) �� 5 High grafted, cascading red 

*Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Emperor 1’ (red leaf maple) D 5m (15ft) �� 5 Compact, classic, upright red 

*Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’ D 6m (20ft) �� 5 Red bark and yellow lime-green leaves 

*Acer palmatum ‘Koto-no-ito’ (dwarf Japanese maple) D 2m (6ft) �� 5 Green linear leaf form, yellow fall colour 

*Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ D 2.5m (8ft) �� 5 Chartreuse foliage. Good for containers 

*Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ D 10m (30ft) �� 5 Upright green form, intense crimson in fall 

*Acer palmatum cv ‘Pixie’ D 1.5m (5ft) �� 5 Red foliage, slow grower, container 

*Acer palmatum cv ‘Sango Kaku’ D 6m (20ft) �� 5 Coral bark, gold/apricot fall colour 

*Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ (lion’s head maple) D 2.5m (8ft) �� 5 Compact, stubby growth 

*Acer palmatum ‘Versicolor’ (variegated maple) D 6m (20ft) �� 5 Upright form, variegated cream, some pink 

*Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Inaba Shidare’ D 4m (12ft) �� 5 More upright growing, dissectum, red 

*Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Orangeola’ D 3m (9ft) �� 5 Cascading, bright orange-red new foliage 

*Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Seiryu’ (lace leaf maple) D 4m (12ft) � 5 Unusual green foliage. Orange fall colour 

*Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’ D 2.5m (8ft) �� 5 Semi dwarf, cascade, keeps its red colour 

*Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’ D 2.5m (8ft) �� 5 Green cascading, lace-leaf shrub 

*Acer palmatum dissectum cv ‘Waterfall’ D .75-2m (6ft) �� 5 Beautiful cascading, lace leaf waterfall like 

*Acer shirasawanum cv ‘Autumn Moon’ D 6m (20ft) � 5 Small tree, burnt orange foliage 

Alangium platanifolium D 4-5m (15ft) white June � 8-9 Train to small tree, beautiful ballerina flw 

*Amelanchier alnifolia cv ‘Obelisk’ D 4-5m (15ft) creamy-wh spring �� 2 Columnar form, yellow fall colour, berry 

*Amelanchier canadensis cv ‘Rainbow Pillar’ D 4-5m (20ft) white spring � 3 Train to small tree, flw, fall colour, berry 

*Andromeda polifolia ‘Blue Ice’ (bog rosemary) EG 15cm (6in) pink spring �� 2 Steel blue foliage. Strong acidic soil 

Araucaria araucana (monkey puzzle tree) E 27m (90ft) � 7 Slow grower. Fem. lg.cone 18’, edible nut 

*Arbutus unedo cv ‘Compacta’ EG 3m (10 ft) white fall �� 7 Red, flaking bark. Urn shaped flowers 

*Aucuba japonica cv ‘Crotonifolia’ EG .75-2m (6ft) maroon spring � 7 Finely speckled gold blotched leaf 

*Berberis thunbergii cv ‘Aurea Nana’ D 1m (3ft) yellow spring �� 4 Golden foliage, slow grower, red berry 

*Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’ (barberry) D 2m (6ft) yellow spring � 4 Slow grower, new foliage, red, pink,white 

*Buddleia davidii cv ‘Border Beauty’ D 1.25m (5 ft) crimson summer �� yes 5 Compact, crimson-purple flower 

Buddleia globosa D 3-5m (15ft) orange summer �� yes 7 Globular flower clusters 

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*Buddleia weyeriana cv ‘Sungold’ D 2m (6 ft) yellow summer �� yes 6 Lantana-like, ball-shaped flowers 

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii cv ‘Profusion’ D 2m (6ft) purple fruit fall �� 6 Heavy fruiter, purple fruit in fall 

*Callistemon citrinus (crimson bottlebrush) EG 1.25m (5ft) red spring � 8 Borderline, hummingbird attractor 

*Calluna vulgaris ‘Tib’ (Scotch heather) EG 30cm (1ft) lilac-pink sum-fall � 4 Double lilac 

*Camellia grijsii EG 1-3m(3-10ft) white late winter slight 8 Single white, delicate flower 

*Camellia cv ‘Elyna Cascade’ EG 2m (6ft) white/pink late winter � 8 Very small leaf, delicate small bell flower 

*Camellia japonica ‘Finlandia’ EG 90cm (3ft) white Dec-April � 7 Semi-double, with swirled fluted petals 

*Camellia japonica ‘Betty Sheffield Supreme’ EG 2.5m (8 ft) white/pink mid spring � 8 Picotee style, rose-red border to white flwr. 

*Camellia japonica ‘Glen 40’ syn. C. ‘Coquettii’ EG 4m (12ft) red spring � 8 Bright rose flower. Upright slow grower 

Camellia japonica ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ EG 5m (15 ft) red Mar-April � yes 7 Peony-shaped flower, upright, compact 

*Camellia japonica ‘Kumasaka” EG 3m (10ft) pink Mar-May �� 7 Upright compact, heavy flower production 

*Camellia japonica cv ‘Nuccious Pearl’ EG 3m (9ft) pink April �� 7 Double pink and white blend, compact 

*Camellia japonica cv ‘Pink Perfection’ EG 3m (10ft) pale pink Dec-May �� 7 Formal double, miniature flower 

Camellia sasanqua ‘Apple Blossom’ EG 5m (15ft) white/pink winter �� yes 8 Single, drought tolerant 

*Camellia sasanqua cv ‘Min no yuki’ EG 2-3m (10ft) white winter �� 8 White peony fl, drought resistant 

*Camellia sinensis cv ‘Teabreeze’ EG 1-6m (18ft) white fall �� 8 This is tea plant, small flowers 

Camellia x williamsii ‘Debbie’ EG 5m (15ft) rose spring � 7 Peony-type flower, compact form 

*Camellia x williamsii cv ‘Nicky Crisp’ EG 3m (9ft) rose pink spring �� 7 Compact, semi-dbl.rose-pink, slow grower 

Camellia x williamsii cv ‘Taylors Perfection’ EG 2-4m (12ft) lt pink April �� 7 Semi-double, fast growing, good for trellis 

Camellia x williamsii cv ‘Jury’s Yellow’ EG 3-5m (14ft) cream Dec-may �� 7 Compact, prolific bloomer 

*Caryopteris x clandonensis cv ‘Dark Knight’ D 60cm (2ft) deep blue summer � slight 7 Tolerates some drought, butterfly attracting 

*Caryopteris x clandonensis cv ‘Summer Sorbet’ D .6-1m (2-3ft) blue summer � yes 7i Gold variegated leaf 

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus ‘Victoria’ (California lilac) EG 3m (10ft) blue spring �� 7 Very hardy. To 10 ft with age 

*Ceanothus cv ‘Blue Sapphire’ EG .5-1.5m (4ft) deep blue summer � 8 Ebony leaves winter. Drought resistant 

*Ceanothus thrsiflorus var. repens EG 1m (3ft) blue spring-sum �� 8 Natural mound, drought tolerant 

*Cedrus deodora cv ‘Feeling Blue’ EG 60cm (2ft) blue needle � 7 Bright blue form, rock garden, bonsai 

*Chaenomeles speciousa cv ‘Simonii’ D 90cm (3ft) blood-red e. spring �� 5 Double, dark red flowers 

*Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ EG 1.5m (4ft) conifer �� 6 Slow grower, foliage in shell-like sprays 

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis cv ‘Glauca Pendula’ EG 10m (30ft) conifer �� 5 Beautiful weeping blue foliage. Narrow, 

New name Xanthocyparis nootkatensis cv 

will get tall but doesn’t take a lot of space 

*Chamaecyparis pisifera cv ‘Filifera Aurea Nana’ EG 50cm (20in) conifer � 6 Slow grower, dense, bright yellow foliage 

*Chamaecyparis pisifera cv ‘Cyano Viridis’ EG 2-3m (10ft) conifer � 6 Blue silver-grey foliage, dense conical 

*Choisya ternata (Mexican mock orange) EG 2.5m (8ft) white e. spring �� yes 7 Likes fast drainage, sun, bit leggy in shade 

*Choisya ternata cv ‘Aztec Pearl’ EG 2.5m (8ft) white May � yes 7 Crow-foot leaf, narrow leaflets. Lge. flws. 

*Cistus x corbariensis EG 1m (3-4ft) white summer � slight 7 Crimson buds open to white. Poor dry soil 

*Cistus x purpureus EG 1m (3-4ft) purple summer � slight 7 Compact, poor dry soil, reddish stems 

Clethra alnifolia ‘Pink Spires’ (sweet pepper bush) D 1.2m (4ft) pink Aug-Sep � yes 3 Glossy foliage 

Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ (Siberian dogwood) D 2.2m (7ft) insignif. spring �� 2 Vivid red bark in wnt. Prune hard lt. wnt. 

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Cornus alba cv ‘Elegantissima’ D 2-3m (10ft) insig. spring �� 2 Variegated foliage of silver green, red twig 

Cornus capitata cv ‘Mountain Moon’ Semi 5-7m (21ft) yellow spring �� 8? Sheltered position, 

*Cornus kousa cv ‘Satomi’ D 6m (20 ft) white spring � 5 Dark pink bracts, dark red purple fall 

*Cornus mas cv ‘Jolico’ D 5.2m (16ft) yellow February �� 5 Larger red berry in fall, edible for jam 

Corylopsis himalayana D 5m (15ft) yellow e. spring �� 6 Train to small tree, larger leaf the c. pauc. 

*Corylopsis pauciflora D 2m (4-6ft) p. yellow winter-spr. �� yes 6 Cowslip scented, slow grower 

Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’ (contorted hazel) D 3m (10ft) yellow winter-spr. �� 4 Contorted, twisted branches 

*Corylus avellana cv ‘Contorta Red Majestic’ D 2m (6ft) purple-pink winter-spr. �� 4 Deep purple leaves 

*Corokia cotoneaseter D 1m (2-4ft) yellow spring �� 8 Contorted, wiry greyish white branches 

Cotinus coggygria cv ‘Royal Purple’ D 3m (12ft) pink June-Sept � 5 Compact habit, foliage purplish black 

Cotinus coggygria cv ‘Golden Spirit’ D 3-5m (15ft) summer � 5 Good drainage essential, golden foliage 

*Cotoneaster dammeri cv ‘Streibs Findling’ EG 12cm (5in) white spring � 5 Bluish green foliage, drapes over walls 

*Daboecia cantabrica ‘Cinderella’ (Irish heath) EG 30cm (1ft) shell-pink sum-fall � 6 Pale shell-pink Jun-Oct, dk. green foliage 

Decaisnea fargesii (blue banana shrub) D 3m (10ft) blue fruit fall fruit � 5 Interesting fruit. Good fall colour 

Deutzia scabra cv ‘Codsall Pink’ D 2-3m (10ft) dbl pink spring �� 5 Tall arching habit, good screen 

*Deutzia x hybrida ‘Pink Pompom’ D 1.5m (5ft) pink spring �� 7 Double flowers, pink turning white 

*Dichroa febrifuga EG 1-2m (3-7ft) blue spring � 8? Stary blue flower and fruit, hydrangea fami 

Disanthus cercidifolius D 3m (8-10ft) red fall � slight 8 Witchazel family, good fall colour in sha 

Distylium myricoides EG 1-2m (4-6ft) bright red late winter � 7? Witchazel family, blue green leaves 

*Enkianthus campanulatus cv ‘Red Bells’ D 2m (6ft) white/pink spring �� 5 Compact, fall colour rich scarlet 

*Enkianthus cernuus cv ‘Rubens’ D 2.5m (8ft) red fringed spring �� 6 Choice small shrub, red purple fall colour 

*Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’ (winter heather) EG 30cm (1ft) rosy-pink winter-spr � 5 Tolerates slight alkaline soil. Prune yearly 

Escallonia cv ‘Newport Dwarf’ EG 1m (2 ½ ft) deep pink summer �� leaf 8 Slow grower, ocean side, glossy foliage 

Escallonia x exoniensis ‘Pink Princess’ EG 2.5m (8ft) pink sum-fall �� leaf 8 Compact growth, good for espaliers 

Eucryphia intermedia EG 8m (25ft) white summer �� yes 8 Single blooms, narrow upright tree 

*Exochorda x macrantha ‘The Bride’ D 2m (6 ft) white spring � 5 Compact, arching habit, white pearl buds 

*Forsythia x intermedia cv ‘Minigold’ D .5-1.5m (4ft) yellow spring � 5 Compact upright habit 

*Fuchsia magellanica cv ‘Aurea’ D 1-3m (3-9ft) red/purple summer �� 6 Bright yellow leaves, arching habit 

*Fuchsia cv ‘Gennii’ D 1 m (3 ft) red/purple summer �� 8 Lime yellow foliage, red stems, nice contra 

*Genista lydia EG 50cm (20in) yellow spring/sum � 7 Prostrate, drought, blue-green leaves 

*Grevillea victoriae EG 2m (6ft) orange red e. spring � 8-9 Very well drained, 

Hamamelis mollis D 4m (12ft) yellow winter �� yes 6 Slow grower, flowers on bare branches 

Hamamelis x intermedia cv ‘Aphrodite’ D 3m (10ft) brnt.orange winter �� faint 5 Reddish fall colour, 

*Hebe buxifolia ‘Patty’s Purple’ EG 90cm (3ft) purple summer �� 8 Seacoast, well-drained soil.Wine-red stems 

*Heptacodium miconiodes (seven son flower) D 6m (20ft) white summer �� yes 5 Fountain-shaped shrub. Exfoliating bark 

*Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blue Bird’ (rose of Sharon) D 4m (12ft) blue sum-fall � 5 Single large sky-blue flower, red eye 

*Hibiscus syriacus cv ‘Hamabo’ D 4m (12ft) light pink sum-fall � 5 Single light pink, red blotch 

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*Hibiscus syriacus ‘Red Heart’ (rose of Sharon) D 4m (12ft) white sum-fall � 5 Single flower, white with red centre 

*Hydrangea macrophylla cv ‘Adria’ D 1m (3 ft) pink/blue summer �� 5 Container, small globe blooms 

*Hydrangea macrophylla cv ‘Ayesha’ D 1-3m (3-9ft) pale pink/m summer �� slight 5 Flowers like small trusses of lilacs 

*Hydrangea macrophylla cv ‘Firelight’ D 1-2m (4-5ft) red summer �� 5 Compact, 8 inch blooms 

*Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Forever Pink’ D 90cm (3ft) clear summer �� 5 Clear pink flower 

*Hydrangea macrophylla cv ‘Glowing Embers’ D 1.25m (4ft) red-pink summer �� 5 Compact, dense habit, 2nd flush of flowers 

*Hydrangea macrophylla cv ‘Lemon Wave’ D 1-2m (3-6ft) white summer � 5 Variegated foliage, yellow/green 

*Hydrangea macrophylla cv ‘Masja’ (syn ‘Sibylla’) D 1m (3-4ft) red summer 5 Compact, suitable containers, can rebloom 

*Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mowe’ (lace cap) D 90cm (3ft) lilac summer �� 5 Teller Series, opens cream, turns lilac 

*Hydrangea macrophylla cv ‘Nikko Blue’ D 1-3m (3-9ft) blue summer � 5 Old cultivar, good bloomer in shade 

*Hydrangea macrophylla cv ‘Sister Theresa’ D 1-2m (3-5ft) white summer � 5 White with red eye, compact grower 

Hydrangea paniculata cv ‘Kyushu’ D 2m (5-7ft) cream sum-fall � yes 3 Cone-shaped flower head, delicate 

Hydrangea quercifolia cv ‘Snowflake’ D 2.5m (5-8ft) white summer �� 5 Double white, pyramidal panicle fade pink 

*Hydrangea serrata cv ‘Benigaku’ D 1.5m (5ft) red/pink summer �� 6 Lace cap, compact foliage dark purple 

*Hydrangea serrata ‘Bluebird’ (lace cap hydrangea) D 1.2m (4ft) blue summer �� 6 Dwarf. Pink flower basic soil, blue on acid 

*Hydrangea serrata f. acuminata (lace cap hydrangea) D 90cm (3ft) blue sum-fall � 6 Blue fertile, red sterile, lace-cap flower 

*Hydrangea serrata cv ‘Preziosa’ D 1-2m (3-5ft) pink/blue summer �� 6 Container, mop head, pale blue-violet flw 

Illicium floridanum cv ‘Woodland Ruby’ EG 1-2m (4-7ft) hot pink spring-sum � yes 7? Shady moist woodland, starfish-like bloom 

*Itea virginica cv ‘Little Henry’ D 50cm (20in) cream June/July �� yes 5 Moist soils, compact plant, fall colour 

*Kalmia latifolia cv ‘Olympic Fire’ EG 2m (6ft) red/white summer �� 4 Dry shade, red buds open to pink/white flw 

*Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ D 2m (6ft) yellow spring �� 4 Double yellow flower 

*Lavandula angustifolia cv ‘Hidcote’ EG 30cm (1ft) deep lilac spring-sum � yes 5 Compact, dk.purple flower, one of the best 

Laurus nobilis (bay tree) EG 3-10m (30ft) �� leaf 8 Pyramid shaped, drought resistant, herb 

*Leucothoe fontanesiana cv ‘Nana’ EG 60cm (2ft) cream spring �� 5 Slow grower, compact, thrives in shade 

*Leucothoe fontanesian cv ‘Scarletta’ EG 60cm (2ft) cream spring �� 5 Dry shade, foliage bright red-green-dp.red 

Leptospermum scoparium cv ‘Red Damask’ EG 3m (10ft) dark red spring-sum � 8 Deep double red flowers. Ideal drainage 

Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle) D 2m (6ft) white sum-fall �� 7 Fast growing, purplish racemes 

Lonicera fragrantissima (winter honeysuckle) Semi 2m (6ft) cream winter �� yes 5 Dull red berries in May, freesia like scent 

Lonicera syringantha D 2-3m (10ft) lilac pink late spring �� yes 4 Arching shrub, small flw, delicate perfume 

Loropetalum chinense cv ‘Fire Dance’ Semi 2-3m (10ft) pink spring � 8 Purple foliage, needs protection 

*Loropetalum chinense cv ‘Snow Dance’ Semi compact white spring � 8 Green foliage, needs protection 

*Loropetalum chinense cv ‘Razzleberri’ Semi 1-2m (3-8ft) pink spring � 8 Darker green/purple foliage 

Magnolia ‘Galaxy’ D 10m (30ft) red-purple mid spring �� yes 5 Pyramid-columnar shape. Flwrs young age 

*Magnolia ‘Betty’ D 4m (12ft) claret/crm. e. spring �� 5 Flowers at a young age, small stature 

Magnolia cv ‘Spectrum’ D 10m (35ft) red/purple spring �� yes 5 Broadly oval growth habit 

*Magnolia cv ‘Susan’ D 4m (12ft) pink spring �� yes 5 Narrow petal, compact, upright small tree 

*Magnolia x ‘Randy’ D 4m (12ft dark purple spring � 5 Lovely open-branched narrow habit 

Magnolia denudata (Yulan magnolia) D 11m (35ft) cream spring �� yes 6 Creamy-white magnolia of Chinese pottery 

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*Magnolia grandiflora ‘Victoria’ (evergreen magnolia) EG 6m (20ft) cream summer �� yes 6 Hardiest of M. grandiflora spp. 

Magnolia grandiflora cv ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’ EG 10m (30ft) cream summer �� yes 6 Compact, leaf rusty brown below 

*Magnolia sieboldii (Oyama magnolia) D 5m (15ft) white spring-sum �� yes 6 Nodding, frag. white flowers, red stamens 

*Magnolia stellata cv ‘Royal Star’ D 2.5-6m(20ft) white/pink spring �� yes 4 Flowers 5 in across, star shaped faint pink 

Magnolia zenni D 5-10m (30ft) white/pink spring �� yes 5 Wonderful fragrance, flowers at young age 

*Magnolia x loebneri cv ‘Leonard Messel’ D 8m (25ft) lilac-pink spring �� yes 5 Dk. pink, purple out. Beautiful branching 

*Magnolia x loebneri cv ‘Encore’ D 5m (15ft) white spring �� 5 Long season of bloom, white slight pink 

*Mahonia x media ‘Charity’ EG 2m (6ft) yellow winter � yes 5 14in ascending racemes. Blue fruit 

*Mahonia x intermedia cv ‘Winter Sun’ EG 2m (6ft) yellow winter �� yes 5 Narrow growing selection 

*Mespilus germanica (medlar) D 5-10m (30ft) white spring �� 5 Edible fruit, slow growing, small tree 

*Michelia yunnanensis EG 3m (9ft) white spring � yes 7b Most hardy of the michelias, sweet scent 

*Mitraria coccinea EG scarlet sum-fall � 10 Subshrub. Well drain, but moist. Container 

Nandina domestica cv ‘Fire Power’ EG 30cm (12in) cream spring-sum �� yes 7 Bright red winter foliage, dwarf /compact 

*Nandina domestica cv ‘Plum Passion’ EG 1-2m (4-6ft) cream spring-sum �� 7 Foliage deep purple when young 

*Nandina domestica cv ‘Leucocarpa’ EG 2m (6ft) �� 7 White fruited form, drought tolerant 

*Nyssa sinensis D 10m (30ft) insig. �� 7 Red fall colour, small tree, wet or dry site 

*Osmanthus delavayi (Delavay osmanthus) EG 2m (6ft) white spring �� yes 7 Very fragrant white jasmine flower 

Osmanthus fragrans cv ‘Aurantiacus’ EG 3m (10ft) apricot sum-fall �� yes 9 Superb scent, needs protection 

*Osmanthus heterophyllus cv ‘Goshiki’ EG 2m (6ft) white fall �� yes 6 Foliage mottled yellow,bronze when young 

*Paeonia suffruticosa cv ‘Hanakisoi’ D 1.75m (5ft) pink spring �� yes 7 Semi double, shell pink, yellow stamens 

*Paeonia suffruticosa cv ‘High Noon’ D 1.75m (5ft) yellow spring �� yes 7 Semi double, clear yellow 

*Paeonia suffruticosa cv ‘Kokuryu Nishiki’ D 1.75m (5ft) streaked spring �� 7 Pink/white streaked, semi double flower 

*Paeonia suffruticosa cv ‘Kao’ D 1.75m (5ft) red spring �� 7 Double red, yellow stamens 

*Paeonia suffruticosa cv ‘Renkaku’ D 1.75m (5ft) white spring �� 7 Semi-double white, orange stamens 

*Paeonia suffruticosa cv ‘Shima Nishiki’ D 1.75m (5ft) red/white spring �� 7 Fire flame dbl, white stripe, yel. stamens 

*Paeonia suffruticosa cv ‘Rimpoh’ 1.75m (5ft) purple spring �� Feathers of a heavenly bird, double flw 

*Pernettya mucronata ‘Signal’ EG 1m (3ft) fruit red winter � 7 Glossy green lvs, white flw, M & F for frt 

*Philadelphus cv ‘Galahad’ D 1-2m (3-5ft) white June �� yes 3 Single flower, rounded habit 

Philadelphus cv ‘Marjorie’ D 2.5m (8ft) white June �� yes 3 Double white, larger flower 

*Philadelphus x lemoinei ‘Belle Etoile’ D 1.75m (5ft) white spring �� yes 5 Compact, white w. maroon eye, fab. frag. 

*Philadelphus x virginalis cv ‘Minnesota Snowflake’ D 1-2m (3-6ft) white spring �� yes 5 Compact, double flower on old wood 

*Phormium cv ‘Maori Sunrise’ EG 90cm (3ft) foliage � 8 Pink orange striped, winter protection 

*Phormium cv ‘Pink Stripe’ EG 1-2m (3-6ft) foliage � 8 Deep purple pink stripe, winter protection 

*Phormium cv ‘Sundowner’ EG 2m (5-6ft) foliage � 8 Strong grower, upright, coppery red 

*Phormium cv Apricot queen EG 1m (3ft) foliage � 8 Weeping, soft pastel-yellow, apricot 

*Phylostachys nigra EG 3-5m (15ft) foliage �� 7 Clump, containers, black stems 2-3 years 

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Darts Gold’ (nine bark) D 2m (6ft) white summer �� 2 Compact, brighter yellow fol. than ‘Lutea’ 

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Physocarpus opulifolius cv ‘Summer Wine’ D 2m (6ft) white late spring �� 3 Smaller than ‘Diabolo’, purple foliage 

*Picea omorika cv ‘Bruns’ EG 6-10m (30ft) � 5 Semi weeping, narrow good for small area 

*Picea bicolour cv ‘Howell’s Tigertail’ EG 3m (10ft) � 5 Dwarf, pyramidal tree, silver-blue foliage 

*Pieris japonica cv ‘Blush’ EG 2-2.5m (8ft) white,pink spring � yes 6 Rosepink bud to white, copper new growth 

*Pieris japonica cv ‘Dorothy Wyckoff’ EG 2m (5ft) white,pink spring � yes 6 Deep red bud to white, compact, 

*Pieris japonica cv ‘Flaming Silver’ EG 1.5m (4ft) cream spring � yes 6 Variegated wh. leaf, bright red young leaf 

Pieris japonica ‘Scarlett O’Hara’(lily-of-valley bush) EG 2.5m (8ft) white spring � yes 6 Young leaves red, flwr ivory, splashed red 

*Pieris japonica cv ‘Valley Valentine’ EG 1-2m (3-5ft) pinky-red spring � yes 6 Deep red buds open to deep dusky red 

*Pieris ryukyensis cv ‘Temple Bells’ EG 1-2m (3-6ft) white spring � yes 8? Compact, bright red new growth, profuse 

*Pieris x ‘Browers Beauty’ EG 2m (5-6ft) white spring � slight 6 Purple buds to white. Chartreuse new leaf 

*Pinus leucodermis cv ‘Compact Gem’ EG 1m (4ft) conifer �� 5 Pyramidal, very slow grower, rockery 

Pinus thunbergii EG 30m (aged) conifer �� 6 2 needle, stout twisted branches. Bonsai 

*Pittosporum heterophyllum EG 1-3m (3-9ft) yellow spring-sum �� yes 9 Aromatic, protection 

*Pittosporum tobira (Japanese mock orange) EG 2m (6ft) cream spring �� yes 9 Tender, patio plant 

*Podocarpus alpinus cv ‘Blue Gem’ EG 1.25m (4ft) conifer �� 7 Slow growing, blue green foliage. Bonsai 

*Potentilla fruticosa cv ‘Day Dawn’ D 75cm (30in) peach/pink spring-fall � 3 Compact, drought tolerant 

*Potentilla fruticosa cv ‘Primrose Beauty’ D 1m (3ft) primrose spring-fall � 3 Grey-green foliage, compact, drought tol. 

*Potentilla fruticosa cv ‘Gold Star’ D 1.25m (4ft) yellow spring-fall � 3 Dwarf, large flower, dry conditions 

*Potentilla fruiticosa cv ‘Red Robin D 75cm (30in) red spring-fall � 3 Compact, holds red colour better 

*Pterostyrax corymbosa D 5-10m (30ft) white spring �� yes 6 Styrax family, rare small tree 

Pyracantha cv ‘Teton’ EG 4m (12ft) white summer � yes 7 Disease resistant, golden-orange berries 

*Pyracantha cv ‘Golden Charmer’ EG 2m (6ft) white spring � yes 7 Compact, yellow berries, scab resistant 

Pyracantha cv ‘Cherri Berri’ EG 3m (10ft) white spring � yes 7 Cherry red berries, 

Pyracantha cv ‘Mohave’ EG 4m (12ft) white spring � yes 7 Prolific, orange-red berries. Compact 

*Ribes sanguineum cv ‘White Icicle’ D 2-3m (6-9ft) white spring �� 6 White flowers, long panicle, hummingbird 

*Ribes sanguineum cv ‘Pulborough Scarlet’ D 2.5m (8ft) red/pink spring �� 6 Red tubular, upright compact habit 

*Salix integra cv ‘Hakura Nishiki’ D 1.5m (5ft) foliage �� 6 Light green, blotched white foliage, wispy 

Salix gracilitisyla cv ‘Melanostachys’ (black willow) D 3m (9ft) catkin e. spring �� 6 Dark blackish/red catkins 

Salix magnifica D 6m (18ft) catkin e. spring �� 7 Leathery bluish-green foliage, lg. catkins 

*Salix purpurea cv ‘Nana’ D 2m (5-7ft) catkins e. spring �� 3 Compact, refined blue-green leaf 

*Salix matsudana cv ‘Golden Curls’ D 6-10m (30ft) e. spring �� 5 Golden leaf and golden new branches 

Salix x flame D 4m (13ft) e. spring �� 4 Branches, bright orangey-red 

*Sambucus nigra cv ‘Black Lace’ (‘Eva’) D 2-4m (6-8ft) creamy pin spring �� 5 Lacy foliage, berries for birds 

*Sambucus nigra cv ‘Black Beauty’ (‘Girda’) D 2-4m (6-8 ft) pink/white spring �� yes 5 Lemon fragrance, berries for birds &wine 

*Sambucus racemosa cv ‘Sutherlands Gold’ D 1.5-4m(12ft) cream/yel summer �� yes 4 Canadian origin, not prone to burn 

*Sarcococca confusa EG 60cm (2ft) cream winter � yes 6 Moist soil, dry when established 

*Sarcococca hookerana var. humilis (sweet box) EG 45cm (18in) cream winter � yes 6 Mounding dwarf shrub, black berries 

*Sinojackia xylocarpa D 6m (20ft) white spring/sum �� 7 Styrax family, small tree 

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*Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ (Japanese skimmia) EG 1m (3ft) white winter � yes 7 Male, red bud winter, white flower 

*Skimmia japonica cv ‘Dwarf Female’ EG 1m (3ft) white winter � yes 7 Female. Very fragrant 

*Sorbus commixta (Korean mountain ash) D 9m (30ft) white spring �� 6 Columnar when young, orange-red fruit 

*Spirea japonica cv ‘Goldmound’ D 1m (3ft) pink summer �� 5 Dwarf, compact, bright yellow foliage 

*Spirea japonica ‘Little Princess’ D 1m (3ft) pink summer �� 5 Mound, fast growing, rose-pink blossoms 

*Spirea japonica cv ‘Neon Flash’ D 1m (3ft) red,dk pink summer � 5 Blooms 2x/season, spring leaf red-purple 

*Spirea japonica ‘Sappho’ D 1m (3ft) red summer �� 5 Compact red flowers 

*Spirea japonica ‘Shirobana’ D 1m (3ft) pink-red summer �� 5 Pink, red, white flowers at the same time 

Spirea x vanhoutei (bridal wreath spirea) D 2m (6ft) white June-July �� 4 Strong growth, upright arching, fol.bl-grn 

*Spirea nipponica cv ‘Snowmound’ D 2m (6ft) white spring �� 4 Small dark blue-green foliage, dainty 

*Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia) D 12m (40ft) white/yell spring-sum �� 5 Slow grower. Fall brilliant orange-red 

*Stewartia rostrata D 6m (24ft) white/yell spring-sum �� 7 Furrowed bark, decorative seed capsule 

*Stewartia serrata D 6m (24ft) white/red spring-sum �� 7 Small tree, flower stained blush red 

*Styrax japonicus (Japanese snowbell) D 10m (30ft) white spring �� faint 5 Tends to be shrubby if not pruned 

*Styrax japonicus cv ‘Snowcone’ D 6m (25ft) white spring �� faint 5 Pyramidal shape, good for small garden 

*Styrax japonicus cv ‘Pendula’ D 4m (8-12ft) white spring �� faint 5 Weeping form, great for containers 

Sycopsis sinensis EG 6m (18ft) yellow/red winter �� 8 Flower clusters of yellow, red stamens 

*Syringa meyeri palibin (dwarf Korean lilac) D 2m (6ft) lavender spring �� yes 5 Slow growing, small leaf, compact plant 

*Syringa pubescens ssp. patula ‘Miss Kim’ (Kor. lilac) D 2.7m (9ft) purple spring �� yes 5 Small, slow growing. Very floriferous 

Syringa vulgaris cv ‘Beauty of Moscow’ D 5m (15ft) cream spring � yes 5 Pink buds, cream flower, dry conditions ok 

Syringa vulgaris cv ‘Paul Thiron’ D 4-6m (20ft) lilac pink spring � yes 5 Double lilac. Pink from dk purple/red bud 

*Syringa vulgaris cv ‘Marie Frances’ D 2m (5ft) peach-pink spring � yes 5 Single true pink, very fragrant, compact 

Syringa vulgaris cv ‘Montaigne’ D 3m (10ft) pink/mauve spring � yes 5 Double soft lilac-pink, highly fragrant 

*Syringa x josiflexa cv ‘James MacFarland’ D 2.5m (8ft) bright pink late spring � yes 5 Single flower, open from deep red bud 

Toona sinensis D 15m (50ft) white summer �� yes 5 Leaves emerge pink/green, 

*Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese windmill palm) EG 3-5m (30ft) foliage summer �� 7b Containers, protect roots of young plants 

*Viburnum davidii EG 1.2m (4ft) white spring � 7 Pink bud, white flower.Metallic blue berry 

Viburnum plicatum cv ‘Summer Snowflake’ D 2-2.5m (8ft) white summer �� 4 Layered. Lace-cap hydrangea-like flower 

Viburnum tinus cv ‘Spring Bouquet’ EG 2m (6ft) pink/white e. spring �� faint 7 Upright, drought tolerant once established 

*Viburnum x judii (Judd’s viburnum) D 2.5m (8ft) pink e. spring �� yes 4 Bushy habit, fruit red-black 

*Weigela cv ‘Magical Rainbow’ D 1.2m (3-4ft) pink spring � 5 Green/yellow with pink tints, variegated lf. 

*Weigela cv ‘Nain Rouge’ D 1m (3ft) red spring �� 5 Compact shape, good for containers 

*Weigela florida cv ‘Purpurea’ D 1-1.2m (4ft) pink late spring � 5 Purplish-green leaf, attracts hummingbirds 

Weigela cv ‘Ribidor’ D 2m (5-8ft) red late spring �� 5 Chartreuse leaf, funnel flowers 

*Weigela cv ‘Sunny Princess’ D 1-2m (3-5ft) bright pink spring � 5 Variegated leaf, thin yellow edge 

Weigela ‘Victoria’ D 1.5m (5ft) rose spring �� 5 Dusky-purple foliage, rose-pink blooms 

*Yucca fillamentosa cv ‘Garland Gold’ EG 50cm (20in) white summer �� yes 7 Drought tolerant, night frag, architectural 

* Denotes that tree or shrub is suitable for small gardens or for planting in pots. The following symbols are used: Sun=� Part shade=� Shade=� 

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TROPICALS 

Plant Name Height Colour Bloom Zone Information 

Actinidia deliciosa (male & female Kiwi vine) 5m (15ft) 6 Fuzzy New Zealand Kiwi vine. Canadian varieties 

Araucaria araucana (monkey puzzle tree) 20m (slowly) 7 Ornamental slow growing Chilean evergreen tree 

Armoracia rusticana ‘Big Top’ (horseradish) 1m (3ft) 5 Horseradish of commerce. Spicy 

Asimina triloba (pawpaw) Varieties: ‘Canadian’, ‘Davis’, 3.5m (12ft) 5-8 Large mango-like sweet fruit. Hardy fruit tree from Eastern 

‘Mitchell’, ‘NC-1’, ‘Sunflower’, ‘Wilson’ 

USA. Try 2 varieties for best yield 

Borinda augustissima (clumping bamboo) 3.5m (12ft) 7-9 Non-running, tight clumping bamboo 

Borinda boliana (clumping mountain bamboo) 6m (20ft) 7-9 Tall tight non-running bamboo 

Camellia sinensis (tea tree) 2.5m (7ft) green 8 The tea of commerce, green or black. Russian hybrid 

Citrus x aurantifolia (bear’s lime) 1m (3ft) white summer 9-11 Large limes, fragrant flower. Leaves used in cooking 

Citrus junos (Yuzu Ichandrin, hardy lemon) 1.5m (5ft) white 7 Hardiest, edible, lemon citrus tree. Good to – 16C 

Citrus ‘Cara Cara’ (navel orange) 1-2m (3-6ft) white 9-11 Commercial sweet large orange from Venezuela 

Citrus limon ‘Meyer Lemon Improved’ 2m (6ft) white (8) 9 Thin, yellow skin, mild, yellow flesh. Fragrant flowers 

Citrus sinensis Weeping navel 1-2m (3-6ft) white 9-11 Sweet orange, with flowing weeping branches. Ornamental 

Daphne odora (winter daphne) 1m (3ft) 7 Jasmine sweet fragrant white flowers late winter and spring 

Fargesia nitida (red fountain bamboo) 3m (10ft) 6 Red-caned, elegant, clumping, non-running bamboo. NEW 

Fargesia robusta (Himalayan clumping mtn. bamboo) 5m (15ft) bright green 6 Fastest growing. Tight-clumping bamboo 

Fargisia dracocephala ‘Rufa’ (short clumping bamboo) 2m (6ft) Dense short clumping bamboo. No maintenance 

Feijoa sellowiana (pineapple guava) 2m (6ft) red 8 Red flowers and sweet edible fruit 

Ficus carica ‘Desert King’ (fig) 4m (15ft) 7 Fast grower, produces large quantities of sweet green figs 

Humulus lupulus (hops) 6m (18-25ft) white 5 Favourite var. for making beer - ‘Mt.Hood’ & ‘Willamette’ 

Jasmine polyanthum (rose jasmine) 2m (6ft) pink 9 Sweet dark pink flowers 

Lonicera caerulea var. edulis ‘Blue Velvet’,‘Blue Moon’ 1-2m (3-6ft) 3-8 Blueberry-like fruit, hardy shrub. Two var. for pollination 

Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica ‘Blue Pacific’ 1-2m (3-6ft) 3-8 Hardy sweet blueberry on honeysuckle-like plants 

Lyicum barbarum var ‘Crimson Star’ (Goji berry) 2.5m (7ft) 6-9 Sweet bright red berries high in antioxidants, very healthy 

Matteuccia struthiopteris ‘Jumbo’ (jumbo ostrich fern) 2m (6ft) 6 Commercial grade fiddle head fern harvested early spring 

Musa basjoo (Japanese fibre banana) 5.6m (18ft) 8 Use leaves for cooking wraps. Wrap trunk in winter 

Musa ensete (red banana) 5m (15ft) maroon foliage 9-11 Lush tropical banana plant with large reddish leaves 

Olea europaea ‘Leccino’ (olive tree) 2.5m (8ft) 8-11 Superior Italian olive. Weeping habit. Early ripening 

Phyllostachys ‘Spectabilis’ (striped bamboo) 8m (25ft) yellow canes 6 Yellow and green, striped canes/poles 

Phyllostachys nigra (black bamboo) 6m (18-25ft) black canes 6 Black bamboo, the most popular variety 

Phyllostachys vivax (Chinese timber bamboo) 15m (50ft) green 6 Giant fast-growing 10cm (4”) wide stalks, timber bamboo 

Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’, ‘Favorite’ (pomegranate) 2m (6ft) red 8 Red flowers and fruit. Needs lots of heat 

Thamnocalamus crassinodes (tight clumping bamboo) 2.5m(8ft) green 7 New bamboo canes blue-grey, turning burgundy-purple 

Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine) 2m (6ft) white 9 White, sweetly fragrant, jasmine flowers. Evergreen vine 

Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese windmill palm) 8m (25ft) 7 Medium-sized palm. Slow-growing when young 

Ugni molinae (Chilean guava) 1.5m (5ft) white/pink spring 8-11 Sweet, small red guavas in summer 

Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese pepper tree) 2m (6ft) yellow-green summer 8 Lemon-fragrant, edible leaves, spicy red peppercorns 

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VINES 

Plant Name Height Colour Bloom Expos. Information 

Clematis ‘Allanah’ 2-4m (6-8ft) rosy-purple June/Sept sun Pruning Gr. C. Non-clinging, best grown thru shrub 

C. alpina ‘Ruby’ 2-2.5m(6-8ft) mauve-pink April & May sun/shade Pruning Gr. A 

C. ‘Arabella’ 2-3m (6-8ft) purple bells April & May sun/shade Pruning Gr. A. Bell flowers 

C. Armandii ‘Snowdrift’, ‘Apple Blossom’ 6-9m (20-30ft) white April & May sun/shade Pruning Gr. C. Vigorous, though compact 

C. ‘Belle of Woking’ 2-2.5m (6-8ft) silvery-blue June & July sun/shade Pruning Gr. B1. Good for cutting 

C. ‘Bees Jubilee’ 2-2.5m (9ft) mauve-red May/June&Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. B1. Double bloom. Good for cutting 

C. ‘Comtesse de Bouchard’ 2-4m (8-12ft) mauve pink June to Sept sun Pruning Gr. C. Most popular clematis 

C ‘Carnaby’ 2-3m (6-9 ft) white/red bars May/June/Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. B1. Large flower 

C. ‘Dr.Ruppel’ 2-3.5m(8-12ft) red-rose May/June&Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. B1. Cutting flower 

C. ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ 2.5m (8-12ft) double white May/June&Sept sun/shade Pruning G . B1. Cutting flower 

C. ‘Ernest Markham’ 2-4m (8-12ft) magenta red July-Sept sun Pruning Gr. C. Strong grower. Good cutting flower 

C. ‘Etoile Violette’ 2-4m (8-14ft) deep purple June & Sept sun Pruning Gr. C very free flowering and vigorous 

C. ‘Fair Rosemund’ 2-4 m (8-14ft) bluish white June to Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. B2. Light scent, holds colour in shade 

C. ‘Guernsey Cream’ 2-2.5m (7-9ft) cream white May&June/Aug sun/shade Pruning Gr. B1. Good for cutting 

C. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ 2-2.5m (7-9ft) shell-pink June to Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. C. Large 7” flowers 

C. ‘Jackmanii Superba’ 4-6m(12/20ft) purple June to August sun/shade Pruning Gr. C. Easy to grow! 

C. ‘Mme. Julia Correvon’ (viticella) 2-4m (8-14ft) deep red wine June to Sept. sun Pruning Gr. C. Free flowering variety 

C. ‘Margaret Hunt’ 2.5-4m(8-14ft) dusky-pink June to Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. C. Masses of flowers all summer 

C. montana ‘Fragrant Spring’ 5-6m (15-20ft) light pink May & June sun/shade Pruning Gr. A. Masses of fragrant pink flowers 

C. ‘Prince Charles’ 1.5-2m (5-7ft) pastel blue June to Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. C. Compact plant, good for small space 

C. Vancouver series ‘Danielle’ 2-3m (6-8ft) red June to Sept sun Pruning Gr. B or C. Large flower is unique 

C. ‘Piilu’ 2-3m (6-7 ft) bi-colour pink May/June sun Pruning Gr. B1. Double flower, good for cutting 

C. ‘Ville de Lyon’ 2.5-4m (8-12) lavender/gray May/June&Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. B1. Compact plant with double blooms 

C. viticella ‘Royal Velour’ 3-4m (10-12ft) reddish purple July to Sept sun Pruning Gr. C. Good cutting flower 

C. texensis ‘Duchess of Albany’ 2.5-4m(8-12ft) pink July to Sept sun Pruning Gr. C. Pitcher-shaped flower 

C. texensis ‘Princess Diana’ 3-4m (8-12ft) pink July to Sept sun/shade Pruning Gr. C. Tulip-shaped flowers 

Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Rosa’ Climber pink clusters late summer full sun Prune to shape in Spring. Zone 5 

Campsis grandiflora Climber orange red summer sun Large trumpet-shaped flowers. Zone 6 

Campsis radicans ‘Flamenco’ 10m (30ft) red late summer-fall sun Very vigorous when established. Zone 5 

Hydrangea petiolaris (climbing hydrangea) 15m (50ft) creamy-white summer pt. sh./sh. Will grow up tree or wall 

Jasminum officinale 12m (40ft) white summer-fall part shade Fragrant 

Jasminum polyanthum (jasmine) 3m (10ft) pink spring-summer sun Fragrant 

Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ 10m (30ft) purple & white spring-summer sun/pt.sh. Fragrant Japanese variety. Ages to yellow 

Wisteria ‘Aunt Dee’ climber lilac & purple summer sun Vigorous climber for walls and fences. Zone 5 

Passiflora caerulea (blue passionflower) 10m (30ft) purple,blue,wht summer-fall sun/shade Striking blossom 

Selection of climbing roses, disease resistant various colours summer sun Good for covering walls and fences 

CLEMATIS PRUNING: Group A, no pruning required; Group B, light pruning in early spring; Group C, prune hard early spring 

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