Cool Plants

Sure it's going on winter, but that doesn't mean you can't plant. In this section we'll explore some of the plants that look great in a winter garden..

Did you konw that some hummingbirds will stick around all winter? No kidding, that's why it's a good idea to plant bird-loving specimen in your garden. Fuchsias and Salvias are much sought after food sources that can continue through Christmas. In late winter, they find sustenance in the fragrant flowers of Sarcococca and Darwin barberry. Birds love to have food put out for them this time of year. We stock a variety of foods for the bird lover.

Leucothoe is a wonderful plant that should be in a lot more yards than it is. Leucothoe is native to the south-eastern U.S. but seems to be at home here in the northwest. It’s a great “woodland” looking plant that has glossy foliage with white bell shaped flowers in spring. Normally sold as a shade plant, it will do just fine in sun if the soil is enriched with compost and adequate moisture is provided. I’ve even seen it used as a low growing hedge at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Stems are arching to 2-3 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. The leaves emerge bronze, turn dark green in the summer and then return to a reddish-bronze in the winter.

Nandina "Moyers Red" or Heavenly Bamboo has a magnificent deep dark red hue. This one is sure to stand out during the dreary days of winter.

Euphorbia is an evergreen perennial known for it architectural qualities in the garden, Euphorbia looks rather tropical or succulent as though it should belong in Southern California. But it is perfectly hardy for the northwest and makes a great addition to the garden. Black Bird, Red Martin, Tasmanian Tiger and Bonfire are amoung some of the more brilliant varieties that carry. Plant them in full sun and hold back the water in the summer.

We have all the above plants
IN STOCK!!!