Cupressus sempervirens 'Worthiana' - Narrow Italian Cypress Size:1 gal size 2-3 year old trees 4-6" tall

Cupressus sempervirens 'Worthiana' - Narrow Italian Cypress Size:1 gal size 2-3 year old trees 4-6" tallFound and named by Heronswood Nursery of Washington State, this extremely narrow form of Italian Cypress has gray green foliage and will grow to 40 ft tall, but only 18" in width! Always popular for the 'spire' look, this cultivar is even more striking due to the skinny nature. Evergreen for zones 6 10.

Red nectar pouches add more interest in the throat of each flower

this interesting clump forming herbaceous perennial from Chile has leaves that can grow up to 7 feet across

this is an extraordinary rhododendron

From midwinter into early spring

but at a reduced rate thus making the plant rare

This tender species from South Africa is quite amazing

adding a sparkle

Can take more heat as well

What a joy it is when 'Loughrigg' blooms and lights up our garden when little else is flowering

The clouds of magenta flowers cover this plant for a long period of time from winter into spring

and adaptable to a wide range of conditions

then will pick up steam as it becomes established