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HOSTA
I carry over 150 different variety of hosta ranging in size from
dwarf, 8 inches or smaller, to giant, 30 inches or larger. For those of you knew to hosta, they are hardy perienials
noted for their outstanding foliage and typically are shade loving. Although, the are a number that thrive in full sun.
They flower, depending on the variety, from June to August. Flowers can be white, purple, or lavender and appear on
scapes that range in height from just above the foliage to several feet above the foliage. They can be fragrant or not.
Foliage colors range from solid green, blue, or gold and include variations including: gold center, white center,
gold edge, white edge, streaked, or marbled.
I could go on and on, round leaves, or pointed, upright or mounding, but
I think you get the point. It is hard not to find a hosta that appeals to your taste.
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Water lily, Lotus, marginals, pounds, container gardens, fish, frogs,
fountains. Appartment or estate I carry aquatic plants and products that not only will suite home size, put life style.
Do you work long hours, or like to entertain at night? Consider a
night blooming water lily. Fragrant, they open at dusk and stay open till the following morning. Short on space?
Ever consider the luxury of a lotus small enough to be a table top center piece?
Design services available for any size project and to address any concerns,
even child safe water features.
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BAMBOO
Perhaps the most misunderstood plant in North America. Amazing, as Bamboo is one of the
most popular plants on every other continent in the world. People have either had, or know of someone who has had a
really bad experience. Or, people think of it as a tropical plant.
First, the tropical myth. There are over 100 varieties of bamboo that are hardy in sub
zereo zones. In fact many varieties originate from mountain regions of Asia and are the primary food of Pandas.
So what is Bamboo? Bamboo is a member of the grass family. Really! And, like
grass it comes in two forms; clumping, like foutain grass, or running, potentially invasive. I say potentially because
in colder regions, running plants experience stunted growth and can be managed.
Now for the bad reputation. A number of people have told me about experiences with invasive
Bamboo. In most cases I am confident that the plant in question was not infact true Bamboo. Here is why, in each
case the person said the plant died back to the ground each winter and grew back more vigorously the next year. Most
temporate Bamboo does not die back each year, and if it does, it will diminish in vigour. There are several plants
which are sold as Bamboo, look like Bamboo, and are increadibly invasive, but, are not in fact Bamboo. The only way to truely know what you are getting is to buy from a reputable nursery.
One word of warning: Bamboo can be addictive. Indoors or out, these plants come in different
colors, sizes, and forms, and light requirements and can integrate into almost any landscape.
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