Plants in family ranunculaceae
Helleborus hybridus 'Mrs Betty Ranicar'
Helleborus hybridus 'Mrs Betty Ranicar' is a vigorous hellebore with large, fully double white flowers that bloom in early spring. It is almost true from seed and thrives in part sun to shade, making it a popular choice for winter and spring gardens.
Helleborus foetidus 'Green Giant'
Helleborus foetidus 'Green Giant' is a robust perennial known for its medium green foliage and clusters of green bell-shaped flowers in late winter. This plant forms a 30-inch tall and wide clump and is part of a seed strain from England. It is well-suited for dry shade and part sun conditions.
Helleborus ballardiae 'Pink Frost'
Helleborus ballardiae 'Pink Frost' is a hybrid hellebore known for its vigorous growth and floriferous nature. The flowers open pink in mid-February and age to a dark pinkish-red, attracting honeybees in winter. This virtually maintenance-free perennial is sterile, so there's no need to remove old flowers. It prefers light open shade or a few hours of early day sun and requires good drainage. Its winter blooms and evergreen foliage make it a valuable addition to shade gardens.
Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'
Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' is a compact wildflower variety with rich red and golden-yellow blooms. This cold-hardy perennial is a nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies, thriving in shade and partial shade. It prefers rich, well-drained soil and is resistant to deer, rabbits, and powdery mildew. Aquilegia canadensis adds vibrant color and wildlife interest to gardens, making it a great choice for naturalistic or cottage garden settings.
Helleborus nigercors 'Green Heron'
Helleborus nigercors 'Green Heron' is a perennial with striking dark evergreen foliage and deer-resistant qualities. It forms a compact clump about 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, producing over 100 green flowers on upright stalks in mid-February. This plant is easy to grow in well-drained soil and can thrive in both sun and shade. Its resilience and abundance of blooms make it a popular choice for gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Pink Anemone'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Pink Anemone' is a deer-resistant perennial known for its pink flowers with ruffled anemone collars. This plant is part of a hellebore breeding program and is hand-selected for its vibrant color. It thrives in part sun to shade and is suitable for a variety of garden settings, including cottage and fairy gardens.
Anemonella thalictroides 'Kikuzaki White'
Anemonella thalictroides 'Kikuzaki White' is a delicate Japanese selection of the US native rue anemone. It features light green foliage and short sprays of semi-double white flowers that bloom in March and April. Forming a tiny 6-inch tall clump, it is ideal for light shade rock gardens.
Helleborus foetidus 'Green Gnome'
Helleborus foetidus 'Green Gnome' is a dwarf seed strain that forms a mature clump only 8 inches tall. It features tiny leaves and scaled-down flower stalks with panicles of green bells in late winter. This plant is suitable for shaded gardens, offering a unique and compact option for winter interest.
Clematis 'Patricia Ann Fretwell'
Clematis 'Patricia Ann Fretwell' is a climbing plant with double flowers in spring and single blooms in fall. The flowers feature reddish pink outer tepals and pale pink inner tepals, requiring a supporting structure and well-drained soil.
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Violet Red Strain'
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Violet Red Strain' is a single red-violet strain of lenten rose, known for its early blooming in February. This deer-resistant plant is seed-grown and was developed through a breeding program at the former Heronswood Nursery. It thrives in part sun to shade and is a hardy perennial, making it a reliable choice for winter and early spring gardens. 'Heronswood Violet Red Strain' adds a splash of color to shaded areas.
Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'
Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a hybrid vine from Poland, known for its thousands of mid-sized fragrant flowers that bloom throughout summer. It can grow up to 12 feet long, making it ideal for trellises and arbors.
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Dream Black'
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Dream Black' is a deer-resistant plant with slaty-black flowers that bloom in late winter. Originating from Ashwood Nursery in the UK, it is the first of its kind to be tissue cultured, making it a unique addition to shade gardens.
Aquilegia 'Blackcurrant Ice'
Aquilegia 'Blackcurrant Ice' is a dwarf columbine with striking flowers in a unique color combination. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while being resistant to deer and rabbits. This plant offers a long-lasting flowering display and grows well in USDA zones 3 to 9, preferring full sun to part shade.
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Yellow With Red Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Yellow With Red Spots' is a deer-resistant plant with yellow flowers featuring red blotches. It is a hardy perennial that thrives in part sun to shade, making it a great choice for dry shade gardens.
Helleborus ericsmithii 'Angel Glow'
Helleborus ericsmithii 'Angel Glow' is a compact hybrid lenten rose with very dark, black-green evergreen foliage. This plant forms 15-inch tall by 2-foot wide clumps and produces flowers that emerge pink and age to green in early March. Completely sterile, it is known for its vigorous growth and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, adding early spring interest with its unique blooms.
Clematis 'Venosa Violacea'
Clematis 'Venosa Violacea' is a climbing plant with white flowers marked by deep purple veins, blooming from July through August. It requires a supporting structure and thrives with full sun on its tops and shaded roots. Light pruning in early spring helps maintain its shape and encourages abundant flowering.
Clematis 'Bonanza'
Clematis 'Bonanza' is part of 'The Festoon Collection', known for its mauve-blue flowers with pale yellow anthers. The flowers, about 3 inches in size, bloom profusely from late June through September. This clematis is bred for excellent disease resistance and grows best in rich, porous, alkaline soil. It requires full sun for the tops and shaded roots, along with a supporting structure for optimal growth.
Clematis 'Zoin'
Clematis 'Zoin' is a hybrid ornamental vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length, producing striking magenta flowers with white stamens from May through August. This perennial plant is suitable for USDA Zones 5b to 8b and attracts butterflies, making it a delightful addition to any garden. Clematis 'Zoin' thrives in sunny to partially sunny locations and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant color and vertical interest.
Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles'
Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles' is a unique vine from the Balearic Islands, introduced in 1989. It features pendulous cream flowers speckled with red-purple, blooming in early October after re-leafing from summer dormancy. This plant thrives in sunny western exposures and attracts hummingbirds, adding a touch of Mediterranean charm to gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Yellow With Red Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Yellow With Red Spots' is a deer-resistant perennial known for its single yellow flowers adorned with red spots. This plant is hand-selected for its vibrant color and thrives in part sun to shade. It is an evergreen perennial that adds a splash of color to gardens, particularly in shaded areas. The hellebore is also resistant to rabbits, making it a durable choice for various garden settings.
Anemone coronaria 'St Brigid Mix'
Anemone coronaria 'St Brigid Mix' is a perennial bulb with semi-double and double blooms in colors like magenta, red, white, violet, and blue. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade. This plant is unappealing to deer and rabbits and is excellent for pollinators and cut flowers.
Clematis 'Fireworks'
Clematis 'Fireworks' is a vigorous climber with large, bluish-purple flowers featuring cerise central bars. This reblooming plant thrives in rich, porous, alkaline soil and requires a supporting structure. It is best grown with its tops in full sunlight and roots shaded, and it has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Merit.
Helleborus hybridus 'Mardi Gras Double Pink'
Helleborus hybridus 'Mardi Gras Double Pink' is known for its large, double medium-dark pink flowers, many of which are spotted with small red dots. This perennial is rabbit resistant and thrives in both sun and shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Clematis alpina 'Stolwijk Gold'
Clematis alpina 'Stolwijk Gold' is a vibrant climbing plant with bright yellow foliage that transitions to chartreuse. It grows up to 6 feet tall and features pendent blue flowers in May and June, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sun to part sun conditions, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Aureovariegata'
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Aureovariegata' is a perennial known for its green and yellow mottled foliage that turns mostly golden in summer. It typically produces flowers in the purple range and is suitable for dry shade gardens.