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Polypodium
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Polypodium vulgare 'Uulong Island' (Common Polypody)
Light Shade Zone: 5-8 6" tall Origin: Korea
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(aka: P. vulgare A1K-137) There are few introductions that excite us as much as this new introduction of Polypodium vulgare. I had tried for years to grow the commonly sold European form with no luck and had given up until I found this growing near the village of Nari on the Korean island of Uulong. From spores, we now have a stunning 6" tall x 18" wide evergreen patch in 7 years. The medium green leaves, which look as good in January as they do in June, form a thick patch above the slowly-spreading rhizomes. This is a fantastic fern that needs to be grown in all woodland gardens. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05066
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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. |
Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 4-9 15" tall Origin: USA
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A wonderful, easy-to-grow US native (MN south to FL) 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 makinoi (Makino's Shield Fern)
Light ShadeZone: 5-8 24" tall Origin: China, India
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Native to forested mountains in China and surrounding countries, Polystichum makinoi is an attractive evergreen clumper. This vigorous grower forms a 2' tall x 2' wide compact rosette of dark, glossy green fronds. John Mickel, author of Ferns for American Gardens, writes, "This is one of my favorite holly ferns."
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06508
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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 that 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 that you will ever buy!" Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01266
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Polystichum setiferum Rotundatum Cristatum (Rotundatum Cristatum Soft Shield Fern)
Light ShadeZone: 5-7 20" tall Origin: S. Europe
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This cool selection of the Southern Europe soft shield fern has rounded pinnules (the green things that compose the frond) and uniquely branching 20" fronds, which like a good meal can have more than one fork. Additionally, tiny extraneous plantlets will form along the frond when the plants are mature. We are still trying to figure out how to best grow these in the Southeast, while gardeners in the Northeast and West Coast find them quite easy. Slightly moist and near neutral soils are preferred. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07657
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Polystichum 'Spiny Holly' (Spiny Holly Fern)
Light ShadeZone: 6-8, at least 8" tall Origin: China
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From China comes this unusual evergreen polystichum species that has still to be positively identified. Judith Jones of Fancy Fronds gave it the cultivar name P. 'Spiny Holly', which has been mistakenly written P. 'Shiny Holly' in other catalogs. What we know is that it is similar to P. neolobatum but much more adaptable to hot humid summers. P. 'Spiny Holly' makes a splendid, 18" wide clump of very thick, glossy fronds. The edge of the fronds are so stiff that they appear to have tiny spines...most unusual...perfect for the woodland rock garden. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06427
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Polystichum tsus-simense (Korean Rock Fern)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 6-8 10" tall Origin: China, Japan, Korea
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This Asian native is an easy-to-grow small fern for the woodland garden. The dainty, little, semi-evergreen fern features dramatic black stems that contrast with the rich green, pinnate foliage. Korean rock fern makes a tight clump that arches out and downward, eventually to 15" wide. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01443
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Pratia
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Pratia angulata (Pratia)
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
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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Primula x polyantha 'Val Horncastle' (Val Horncastle Primrose)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-7, at least 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Primula 'Val Horncastle' is a selection from the tough perennial strain of Barnhaven hybrid primroses, which were first bred in Oregon. P. 'Val Horncastle' is topped with clusters of double yellow flowers in March and April. Moist, well-drained soil in woodland conditions result in the best success. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07643
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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 FL 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 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 at our success so far. |
Pteris multifida (Spider Brake Fern)
Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10 12" 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" 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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