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Golden Bleeding Heart
A really colourful selection of the Old-fashioned Bleedingheart, discovered in England. This features the usual chains of pink and white locket flowers, but on a plant with stunning bright yellow foliage! As a shade-garden perennial this has great potential, combined with blue-leaved or variegated Hostas, Solomon’s Seal and ferns of every description. Protection from direct hot sun is recommended. Will go completely dormant by late summer. 

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure:
Partial Shade or
Full Shade

Soil Type:
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay

Soil pH:
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid

Soil Moisture:
Average or
Moist

Care Level:
Moderate

Appearance and Characteristics

Height:
23-35 inches

Spread:
23-35 inches

Flower Color:
Deep Pink
White

Blooming Time:
Early Summer
Late Spring

Foliage Color:
Yellow

Hosta ‘Halcyon’
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This larger specimen selection has thick, powdery blue-green leaves. Pale lavender flowers appear in July. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Excellent slug resistance. While deer enjoy eating Hosta, this variety may be slightly less palatable to deer than others. Tardiana group. 

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure:
Partial Shade or
Full Shade

Soil Type:
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay

Soil pH:
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid

Soil Moisture:
Average or
Moist

Care Level:
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Height:
16-18 inches

Spread:
31-39 inches

Flower Color:
Mauve/ Lilac

Blooming Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer

Foliage Color:
Blue

Hosta ‘Fire Island’
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This medium-sized selection has pointy leaves that begin brilliant yellow-gold in spring, changing to medium green in summer. Pale lavender flowers are held on red stems in August. Excellent for massing, using in containers or as a small specimen. 

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure:
Partial Shade or
Full Shade

Soil Type:
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay

Soil pH:
Neutral or
Alkaline

Soil Moisture:
Average or
Moist

Care Level:
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Height:
14-16 inches

Spread:
29-35 inches

Flower Color:
Mauve/Lilac

Blooming Time:
Late Summer

Foliage Color:
Gold