Liana (Climbing Vine) Clematis × 'Warszawska Nike' [Warsaw Nike Clematis] The Warsaw Nike Clematis has large, rich, velvety reddish-purple flowers that develop on both old and new growth. The root system should be kept cool by deep soil preparation and mulching around base. It is said that Clematis prefer "a warm top and a cool bottom". While this is generally true, provide some shade during the day to the top portion for best results. Climbs by twining stems and clasping leaves, so needs a trellis…
Liana (Climbing Vine) Clematis × jackmanii [Jackman's Clematis] The Jackman Clematis is a hybrid with large, rich purple sepals that develop on new growth. The root system should be kept cool by deep soil preparation and mulching around the base. It is said that Clematis prefer "a warm top and a cool bottom". While this is generally true, provide some shade to the top portion during the day for the best results. Climbs by twining stems and clasping leaves, so it needs a…
Herbaceous Helleborus × hybridus 'Pine Knot Best Strain' [sold as Pine Knot Best Strain Hellebore] [Pine Knot Best Strain Hellebore]
Shrub Paeonia × 'Leda' [Leda Tree Peony] The Tree Peony is a long-lived, very showy, deciduous shrub that produces numerous large, beautiful flowers beginning in mid to late spring. 'Leda' has large, semi-double blossoms of mauve-pink petals marked with deep reddish-purple flares at the base. These plants do best in a deep, fertile, and well-drained soil, with some protection from strong winds. In colder climates, some winter protection is beneficial to prevent desiccation. The only pruning necessary is to remove dead wood…
