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A Darrell Probst collection of this classic Chinese evergreen groundcover which sends Kelly into defensive throes of passionate oration when ne'er do well gardeners question its place. Little candles of pink and white flowers held by the arched creeping candelabra stems which are then followed by glossy red baubles that would be fabulous as miniature ornaments. Let the Christmas reign of holly end and the new dawn of Reineckea begin.

Knockoffs are there for you when you need that Gucci look but aint got that Gucci money. Similarly Remusatia is there for you when you want that Colocasia look but aint got that Colocasia climate. Any aroid we can experiment with growing in good-old fashioned earth outside is a win in our book and the elephant-ear leaves with variable purple undersides definitely bring that Tropical flavor even if they can't rival their tender relatives in size. You're mainly growing for foliage but the creamy white and yellow aroid flowers are a treat when they appear. Even given the tougher backstory those in less mild climates are likely still stuck with pot culture/winter digging but give them somewhere warm and they will run to form your own little jungle.

Cutting-grown from a plant grown by Roger Eichmann from seed collected from the “best” augustinii in June Sinclair’s renowned species Rhododendron garden.  We say “best” because that varied from year to year in June’s opinion as to which of her 3 favorite clones was the best but we can tell you that all three were stellar.  Masses of lavender-blue flowers can cover the foliage on one of the classic Rhododendron species that is the keystone plant in many a garden.

A very nice Rhody we originally brought over from Borde Hill which has big white flowers touched in pinkish striping and flushed yellowish-green in the throat. And very fragrant as are most of this group. Suited for mild gardens or as a very attractive container plant to bring into the sunroom for winter. A friend grows this well next to their house on Bainbridge.

Our long-ago (1997) collection of this widespread in nature but poorly represented in cultivation Rhododendron species. This has little to do with its appearance as the petite indumented evergreen leaves and delicate blushing white flowers create quite a handsome overall appearance on a manageably sized plant to boot. Their quickness to bloom and adaptability to various light regimes only add to its garden-worthiness. Unfortunately the hardiness leaves something to be desired, may be doable in a low zone 8 but 8b and up to be safe.