Helleborus
Hellebores are the harbingers of spring, blooming for six weeks or more. They are often flowering during the Christian season of Lent, from which they get their common name, Lenten Rose. This is the perfect plant for naturalizing in moist, woodland areas where its extensive root system will spread as far as it is allowed. Colors in the mix include apricot, black, mauve purple, white, yellow, wine red and pink.
Helleborus x glandorfensis ‘Dark Picotee’
This impressive hybrid has perked up the traditional drooping flowers of hellebores with blooms facing outwards, and even upwards, to greet the spring. Dark burgundy edges diffuse into creamy white petals. A delightful cool-season bloomer and a wonderful addition to lightly to deeply shaded beds. Evergreen.
Helleborus x ‘Walhelivor’
Deep pink buds open to bright white flowers that face up and outward from the plant, unlike many. Virtually problem-free, this delightful cool-season bloomer graces the dappled shade of woodland gardens. A wonderful addition to lightly to deeply shaded beds and native gardens. Evergreen.
Helleborus x hybridus ‘New York Night’
New York Night hellebore is a Lenten rose with large, black flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring.
Helleborus x hybridus ‘Rio Carnival‘
‘Rio Carnival’ Hellebore, a Lenten Rose variety, boasts large, single soft yellow flowers (2.5-3 in. across) with heavy burgundy-red splashes. These nodding flowers bloom profusely in early to mid-spring, rising on sturdy stems above glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage.
Sempervivum
An interesting collection of evergreen succulents, many forms and colorations.
Sempervivum ‘Black’
Hardy succulent green centers with dark, black-red tips. Is deer resistant.
Sempervivum calcareum ‘Tip Top’
Medium green leaves tipped with red. Mother hen is encircled by chicks. Is deer resistant.
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Honeymoon Light Rose’
Light rosy-pink flowers with a touch of velvet red in the center reach 6 to 8 inches wide! The show-stopping flowers adorn a compact, well-branched, mounding plant from Summer to Fall. A beautiful addition to perennial borders or excellent in planters. An herbaceous perennial.
Hibiscus x moscheutos ‘Moulin Rouge’
Moulin Rouge gives a total package to the home gardener with its rigorous growth and flower production that will make you want to dance!
Alcea rosea ‘Blackberry Ripple’
Ruffled double and semi-double blooms in a decadent mix of black current and white. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Red’
Tall, strong stalks bear plush, double red blooms, and large leaves form a dense background.