Spigelia marilandica Little Redhead Gentiana contrasting with finer textured plants

contrasting with finer textured plants

The color combination of pinks and oranges in the flowers changes constantly throughout the day

For those new to the titan arum

and some cane dieback at 8 degrees F

(aka: Dysosma pleiantha) Stunning is the only word to describe a mature specimen of the giant Chinese mayapple

Spigelia marilandica Little Redhead Gentiana contrasting with finer textured plantsWe received this compact form of the wonderful North American native Indian pink from plantsman and garden writer Pam Harper, who extolled its virtues after many years in her garden. Pam originally got the plant years earlier from Bob McCartney of Woodlanders Nursery. While all Spigelia marilandica are great plants, Spigelia 'Little Redhead' is more compact, topping out at 21" tall. The stalks are topped from mid May until mid July (NC) with stunning,