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Polystichum (Shield Fern)
This large genus of evergreen ferns occurs around the world in an array of conditions, but primarily in moist but well-drained, temperate woodlands. Polystichum produce some of the most elegant, easy-to-grow and garden worthy specimens of any of the fern genera.
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Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)
Part Sun to Shade Zone: 4-9 15" tall Origin: USA
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A wonderful, easy-to-grow US native (Minnesota south to Florida) with sturdy, dark evergreen fronds emanating from a central point, making a 2' wide clump...particularly effective when used in drifts. The fronds first emerge upright, then flatten with age. Christmas fern (known in PC circles as the Seasonal Holiday Fern) is one of the finest of all evergreen ferns and even retains its attractive appearance all winter...simply superb for woodland gardens, especially those with deep shade areas! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #00295
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Polystichum polyblepharum (Korean Tassel Fern)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 6-9 18" tall Origin: Korea
This is probably the most attractive fern we grow, so why is it so hard to describe? The dark, evergreen, plasticillate (made that one up) foliage arches out from a central crown, forming a 24" wide clump. Each frond is a lacily-cut, artistic masterpiece...this sounds pretty syrupy, doesn't it? Actually, the species name "polyblepharum" means many eyelashes...does that help? How about saying, "It's just the best damn fern you will ever buy!" Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01266
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Polystichum tripteron (Trifid Holly Fern)
Light ShadeZone: 5-8 20" tall Origin: China, Japan, Korea
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This is one of our most requested ferns and unfortunately one that is always in short supply. P. tripteron is a robust grower that hails from moist mountain woodlands in China, Japan, and Korea. In the garden, P. tripteron forms a very attractive, 2' wide, deciduous clump of medium green fronds. The basal pair of pinnae (fern leaflets) got carried away and grew much longer than the other pinnae resulting in unusual fronds that look like wings on a green airplane...much easier to visualize after a couple of drinks. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06947
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Polystichum tsus-simense coll. #03CH222 (Korean Rock Fern)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6-8 6" tall Origin: China, Japan, Korea
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This Chinese form of the Korean rock fern comes from a 2003 Hans Hansen expedition to China, where it was spotted near Nan Ping in the Yu Wa Valley at 6,000' elevation. The cutleaf, very dark green leathery foliage composes a 6" tall x 15" wide evergreen (down to at least 0 degrees F) fern...perfect for a lightly shaded garden.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06140
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Polystichum tsus-simense var. mayebarae (Mayebarae's Korean Rock Fern)
Light Shade to ShadeZone: 6-8, at least 12" tall Origin: China, Japan, Korea
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This variety of the Korean rock fern is often given species status, but we'll side with the lumpers on this one. P. tsus-simense v. mayebarae makes a 1' tall x 2' wide clump of very dark evergreen cutleaf foliage on 15" long arching fronds...about 1/3 larger than typical P. tsus-simense. We have found this quite easy to grow in moist or dry shade. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07374
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Polystichum x dycei (Hybrid Shield Fern)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 4-7, at least 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This wonderful fern hybrid of the Australian P. proliferum and the Asian-American P. braunii produces robust-growing clumps to 2' tall x 3' wide. The clumps are composed of sturdy, 30" long, slightly arching, dark green fronds, which in fall produce proliferous new plants at the end of the frond....rather kinky...interracial marriage, then sex without a mate...ain't that all the rage today. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08135
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Porteranthus
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Porteranthus stipulatus (Indian Physic)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8 36" tall Origin: USA
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This delightful (translated = not showy like a petunia) US native can be found in acidic light shade from New York, southwest to Texas. P. stipulatus emerges in late March/early April (NC) as a lacy rosette that expands into 2-3' long stems, clothed in lacy cutleaf foliage, ending with narrow pink buds that open into a profusion of fluttering star-like white flowers. The more sun you provide, the more flowers it gives in return. Slightly moist soils are best, but we find it very tolerant of adverse droughty conditions.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08288
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Pratia
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Pratia angulata (Fragrant Carpet)
Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6-10, possibly colder 1" tall Origin: New Zealand
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We have really enjoyed this wonderful groundcover from New Zealand in our garden. The zig-zag black stems are clothed with tiny round leaves forming a nice mat. The mat is topped with small, lobelia-like, white flowers from late spring through early summer...great for the rock garden and very tolerant of wet conditions. Reports from customers indicate that it has thrived for 8+ years in Cincinnati...surprise, surprise, surprise! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #00790
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Primula (Primrose)
Primula is another genus of popular garden plants (especially in cooler climates) that aren't overly well-adapted to the temperatures of the southeast US. After a high death toll, we are steadily building our collections of the survivors and we hope you will share in our successes. |
Primula japonica (Candelabra Primrose)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8, at least 18" tall Origin: Japan
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New crop available 1-1-2010 I assumed for years that these would not thrive in our heat and humidity after seeing them in full glory in the upper midwest...I was wrong. This Japanese native thrives in bogs and damp areas...forgot, we have to call them wetlands now. We have now grown Primula japonica for over a decade, along the edge of our woodland stream among pitcher plants, where they reseed politely, forming an slowly increasing colony. Starting in late May and continuing through June, the 12" tall x 18" wide rosette is topped by 18" tall spikes, each laden with numerous whorls of flowers, either in purple, red, pink, or white. A mass of these in flower in late spring is a hortgasm-causing event. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01789
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Primula 'Paragon' (Paragon Primrose)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-7, at least 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This lovely primrose is topped from March to April with attractive clusters of double pink flowers. We originally purchased this as P. vulgaris, but until we know for certain, we are listing it without the species. Moist, rich woodland soils are best. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07641
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Primula 'Prinic' PP 12,892 (Prinic Primrose)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-7, at least 12" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(aka: P. 'Katy McSparron') This 1990 discovery from Geoff Nicolle of Wales originated from a cross of P. veris x P. x polyantha. P. 'Prinic' makes a 1' tall x 16" wide clump of typical primrose foliage, topped from March through April with clusters of long-lasting, double, golden-yellow fragrant flowers. Poor Geoff thought he named it after his granddaughter, but unfortunately the marketing geniuses at Blooms gave it the cultivar name 'Prinic'. Sorry Katie, one name per plant, but maybe you'll really get a plant named after you one day.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07642
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Primula veris (Cowslip)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-7 8" tall Origin: Europe, Asia
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This common European native is most often found in large colonies, growing in fields and meadows. Many gardening books recommend this species as one of the most heat-tolerant of the primulas. The small green rosette is topped in late April - early May with 8" tall spikes ending in umbels of small yellow pendent flowers. I'd recommend planting several for best effect. Moist, rich, but well-drained neutral to alkaline soils are needed to make P. veris happy. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07682
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Primula vulgaris 'April Rose' (April Rose English Primrose)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8 10" tall Origin: Europe
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Primula 'April Rose' is a selection of the popular P. vulgaris that is topped, starting in late winter, with clusters of double fuchsia-rose colored flowers. Expect P. vulgaris to go summer dormant in hot climates, but return in late winter. Average moisture during the summer months results in the best success. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08121
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Primula vulgaris 'Red Velvet' (Red Velvet English Primrose)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8 10" tall Origin: Europe
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Primula 'Red Velvet' is a selection of the popular P. vulgaris that is topped, starting in late winter with clusters of double red flowers. Expect P. vulgaris to go summer dormant in hot climates, but return in late winter. Average moisture during the summer months results in the best success. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #08120
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Primula x polyantha 'Dawn Ansell' (Dawn Ansell Primrose)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-7, at least 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
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The Primula x polyantha (P. vulgaris x P. veris) hybrid 'Dawn Ansell' comes from another Welsh breeder Dr. Cecil Jones. This vigorous, perennializing selection is topped in March and April with clusters of double white flowers, highlighted by a collar of vestigial (flower scape) leaves. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07640
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Pseudodracontium
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Pseudodracontium 'Bluto' (Bluto Voodoo Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: tropical 24" tall Origin: Tropical Asia
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(syn: Amorphophallus sp. AGA-014) This amazing pseudodracontium (soon to become an amorphophallus) from Thailand was originally discovered by Florida plant explorer Mary Sizemore. P. 'Bluto' is the most asked about plant in our entire aroid collection. The dusty 2' tall stems are topped with large (1' long x 6" wide), thick, rubbery, trifoliate, dusty blue leaves...simply stunning. The offsetting clumps are topped in late summer with small white spathe and spadix flowers held just below the leaves. Our thanks to Alan Galloway for sharing this gem with us. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06109
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Pseudodracontium harmandii 'Hot Legs' (Hot Legs Voodoo Lily)
Sun to Light ShadeZone: tropical 20" tall Origin: Tropical Asia
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(syn: Amorphophallus harmandii AGA-112) Pseudodracontiums, which will soon be merged into amorphophallus, are not always the showiest members of the genus, so we are delighted when we find a particularly showy form. Alan Galloway shared this amazing Thailand collection with 20" tall, bright red stems supporting the large, glossy green leaves. We would grow this even if it never flowered, which it does in mid-summer when the white spathe and spadix are held just below the foliage. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06031
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Pteris (Brake Fern)
This genus of ferns is usually grown as houseplants because they are primarily native in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Our mission has been to search for and introduce higher elevation hardy forms of the same species, which will survive in regions with cold winter climates. We're quite excited a tour success so far.
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Pteris cretica 'Ping Wu' (Dwarf Hardy Ribbon Fern)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7b-10, guessing 18" tall Origin: China
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This fascinating Hans Hansen selection (coll #HH03CH099) comes from 3500' elevation near Ping Wu in China's Sichuan Province. This dwarf, 18" tall x 3' wide plant was growing amongst other normal 2'+ tall individuals. Even when grown from spores, it has retained the rock garden-size dwarf habit and extraordinarily narrow fronds. The five-fingered leaves adorn the 1' wide clump on this easy-to-grow fern. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05971
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Pteris multifida (Spider Brake Fern)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10 18" tall Origin: China, Japan, Korea
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(syn: P. serrulata) This cutie has proven to be quite hardy in our garden, despite rumors to the contrary. The spider brake fern has narrow, skeleton-like, thick green leaves and makes a nice 18" tall x 2' wide clump. It is occasionally found throughout the Southeast where it naturalizes in such inhospitable sites as mortar joints, rock walls, and abandoned vehicles...which indicates an affinity for alkaline conditions and rust. This is a very easy fern for a sunny garden location where a "ferny" texture is needed. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02846
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