 Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’Bred by Mark Jury of New Zealand and available from Anthony Tesselaar Plants, magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ has dark black-purple flowers that are the darkest of any magnolia. The flowers are reminiscent of goblet-shaped purple-black tulips, though much larger, averaging around 6 inches in diameter. A deciduous upright tree, a mature ‘Black Tulip’ can grow to 25 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide. The tree flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge. A mature tree can produce more than 150 blossoms, which are followed by dark-green foliage. For more: http://www.tesselaar.com/plants/jurymagnolias/ |
.jpg) Marge Miller camelliaThough presented in the form of a patio tree or staked to 3 feet tall, this Australian introduction is the first prostrate camellia in the world. It makes a superb groundcover, spilling over walls or from a hanging basket. When trained on a stake or wall, it will cascade down for a lovely weeping shape. Full, soft-pink flowers appear in fall along the stems against the deep-green, glossy foliage. Prefers filtered sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10. For more: www.monrovia.com |
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Jade Princess ornamental millet |
Phormium ‘Jubilee’
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