Hydrangea arborescens Mini Mauvette PP 30358 Rubus the tiny flattened tuft-like clumps

the tiny flattened tuft-like clumps of evergreen lily-looking foliage are topped

This unique Kojima strain of hardy calanthe orchids (Calanthe discolor x Calanthe sieboldii x Calanthe aristulifera x Calanthe tricarinata) produces flowers that are a lovely lavender and white bicolor

Each flower is comprised of alternating petals

Alstroemeria 'Patricia Lynn' was named in 2000 in honor of the former Connecticut First Lady

Lilium michiganense is another of the wonderful US native lilies that is rarely available to home gardeners

Hydrangea arborescens Mini Mauvette PP 30358 Rubus the tiny flattened tuft-like clumpsHydrangea arborescens 'Mini Mauvette' is another fabulous selection of the native smooth hydrangea, from Dr. Tom Ranney, and his breeding team at NC State University. This darker pink flowered companion to Hydrangea arborescens 'Spirit' is smothered in terminal flower heads for us, starting in early June. Our plants have topped out at 4' tall x 5' wide.