Hosta Childhood Sweetheart Dianthus contrasting nicely with the bright

contrasting nicely with the bright rhubarb-red petioles

we have a great addition to the world of shrubby bush clematis

emerge the striking green and silver mottled foliage in early October

the stronger the coloration

A patch of Hymenocallis traubii in flower is truly magical when the sweet fragrance perfumes the air

Hosta Childhood Sweetheart Dianthus contrasting nicely with the brightThis 2005 Hans Hansen introduction is a cross between a variegated H. 'Tardiflora' seedling and H. 'Shining Tot'. The result is a delightful 18" tall x 32" wide mound of shiny green foliage with a nice yellow border. The clumps are topped in September with 16" tall spikes of lavender flowers. Although it's not a regular occurrence, there have been seasons in which the flower spikes were highly branched.