Verbena corymbosa is known (supposedly) as ‘Perennial Heliotrope’, which comes from the fact that it is fragrant and has long dense flower heads in violet/mauve. Only growing to 0.5m it is easier to accommodate than V. bonariensis, which is not to say that the latter is not worth finding the space for. We also have V. rigida and all three are strong overwintered plants.
Viburnum plicatum Shasta is superior to both Lanarth and Mariesii in my opinion. The flowers are held beautifully in tiers and are a glistening white. Curiously thay are followed by red mini-berries which never seem to develop properly but add an extra level of interest.
Yucca aloifolia is hardy to possibly as low as zero Fahrenheit (USDA 7) and is easy to grow, plus being adaptable as to its final position, being tolerant of some shade. Leaves are broad, it can grow as a branched plant and ultimately has large white flowers tinged purple or green. See http://www.yuccaagavaceae.com/ under ‘recognised species’ for a lovely picture.
Acacia dealbata is flowering now – we have strong plants so that you can be sure not to miss out on the demand next time around, and although we have only a few left now what about Coronilla glauca for strong winter flowering (there will be more later). I have seen plants in February completely covered in bright yellow flowers. The first time I saw one I wondered how a Potentilla could be flowering in winter. Also for this time of year is Chaenomeles Pink Lady (book for may delivery) which flowers through the worst of the weather, weeks (and even months) ahead of other varieties.
And here’s to some lovely spring weather – just around the corner.
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