One of my personal favorites in the very early spring garden is the amazing Chloranthus japonicus. This delightful Asian (China, Japan, Korea, and Russia) native is naturally found in moist woodlands, growing streamside, up to 6,000′ elevation. In the garden, it forms a 15″ tall x 20″ wide clump. We have found it very easy to grow in moist to average garden soils. We tried to share it twice, via Plant Delights, but sadly, only a tiny handful of people dared to try one, so we haven’t offered it again. Perhaps it simply doesn’t appeal to the pansy and petunia crowd. Hardiness Zone 5a-8b.
Shame it is not offered anymore. Cool looking plant.
Shame it is not offered any longer. Cool looking plant.
I don’t recall our plants being frost damaged. The plant should recover fine, although the current season flower show will probably be lost.
Ah, Tony….the limit is time and money! I cannot buy everything. Now if you can provide sufficient income and then staff….I’ll buy everything choice that you offer! I’m sorry I missed this sweetie.
Ah yes, we suffer from the same issues.
Ah yes, we have the same constraints. At least our garden volunteers and staff get to take home these cool plants that didn’t sell.
Lovely plant! I’m sorry I missed out on the opportunity to try it in my shade garden. Planning to visit Juniper Level Botanic Garden in June (Friday of the same weekend as Jim Putnam’s Open Garden). Perhaps I will see it there.
Excellent…we look forward to your visit!
How well do these usually recover from frost? New growth on my ‘get shorty’ and ‘bronze age’ got a pretty good frostbite. What does that mean for flowers and foliage this year?