{"title":"Plants for Dry Shade Gardens","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDry shade is the most challenging planting situation in any garden — whether beneath a canopy of mature trees, against a north-facing wall, or in the rain-shadow of a building where even weeds seem to think twice. The combination of low light and low moisture rules out the vast majority of garden plants, and trial and error in these spots is an expensive business. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis collection exists because we have done the work for you. Every plant here has been grown in our field nursery under real conditions — exposed to summer drought, root competition, and minimal light — and selected because it genuinely performs rather than merely survives. A good rule of thumb for dry shade is that plants with smaller, thicker or tougher foliage survive longest, and the more established they are, the better they handle drought — principles that have guided every choice in this collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat you will find here is not a compromise. Dry shade planting at its best uses foliage contrast — leaf colour, texture and form — to create something genuinely beautiful: broad leaves next to narrow ones, glossy against matt, dark green beside silver or pale chartreuse. These are plants with structure, presence and year-round ornamental value that earn their place in the hardest corners of the garden. Plants like \u003cem\u003eDaphne laureola\u003c\/em\u003e 'Philippi', \u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia amygdaloides\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003erobbiae\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGeranium macrorrhizum\u003c\/em\u003e — proven performers that reward patience with permanence. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vinca-minor","title":"Vinca minor","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca minor is a trailing subshrub that is known for its looping elegance and ability to form low ground covers that flower in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light purple flowers give the plant her common name \"Lesser Periwinkle\" - in fact this is where the name for the color comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants fear neither sun nor shade, neither rocky soil nor competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👨‍🌾GARDENING TIPS👨‍🌾: Vinca minor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinca minor colonies will actually smother weeds with their density, creating dancing shapes as they continue to grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target-text-container\" class=\"gmail-tw-ta-container gmail-F0azHf gmail-tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"gmail-tw-target-text\" class=\"gmail-tw-data-text gmail-tw-text-large gmail-tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThe Tales \u0026amp; The Botany: Vinca minor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca minor used to be planted in cementaries in the United States as it is often the last plant that remains standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, it can be considered invasive in certain contexts so do keep an eye out. Removing the rooting stems in the spring time can help keep her in check as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesser Periwinkle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728127865205,"sku":null,"price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/VincaMinor_Presentation-1.jpg?v=1770821485"},{"product_id":"tradescantia-blushing-bride","title":"Tradescantia Blushing Bride","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-\" id=\"gmail-tw-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\" id=\"gmail-tw-ob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-m1hag\" id=\"gmail-tw-target\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\" id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTradescantia Blushing Bride is a unique and rare variety of Tradescantia - graced with magnificent semi- succulent leaves that change colors with the temperature and a sturdy disposition that allows for survival over short periods of drought and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this bride has a very particular secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Andersoniana family, she is a particularly cold-hardy Tradescantia. Her root system can whether a frost up to -10°C and return with vigorous growth in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut be careful now, Tradescantia will still require some protection in the winter - straw, wood chips, pine needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most of the year, Tradescantia Blushing Bride stays green, featuring sturdy, upright stems and a more bushy habit, with large spaces between the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut once the temperatures begin to drop in the fall, or even on cooler summer nights, the virus that gives this plant its color becomes active, causing gorgeous blushes of pink and white to emerge from fall until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variegation on the older leaves will shift from pink to white, creating an even more interesting bouquet of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\" id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-\" id=\"gmail-tw-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\" id=\"gmail-tw-ob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-m1hag\" id=\"gmail-tw-target\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\" id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-tw-ta-container gmail-F0azHf gmail-tw-nfl\" id=\"gmail-tw-target-text-container\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-\" id=\"gmail-tw-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\" id=\"gmail-tw-ob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-m1hag\" id=\"gmail-tw-target\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\" id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tradescantia","offers":[{"title":"9x9 cm \/ Pink","offer_id":56728128225653,"sku":"pda219","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L \/ Pink","offer_id":56728128258421,"sku":"pda219-1","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/Tradescantia_andersoniana_03.jpg?v=1778859339"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-cyparissias-clarice-howard","title":"Euphorbia cyparissias Clarice Howard","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eEuphorbia cyparissias Clarice Howard is a cultivar of Euphorbia that is highly valued for its splash of color, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe leaves resemble those of a small cyprus tree, hence the species \"cyparissias\", but they are soft to the touch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe flowers are small clusters of small, yellow-green flowers and they attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in the garden.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGARDENING TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphorbia cyparissias Clarice Howard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAs with most plants that have rhizome root system, Euphorbia cyparissias can become invasive and push out neighboring plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePlanting Euphorbia in a place that is particularly desolate will ensure that there is no competition and no danger of immediate invasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDANGER: All members of the genus Euphorbia produce a milky sap called latex that is toxic and can range from a mild irritant to very poisonous. So don't hurt them!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target-text-container\" class=\"gmail-tw-ta-container gmail-F0azHf gmail-tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"gmail-tw-target-text\" class=\"gmail-tw-data-text gmail-tw-text-large gmail-tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThe Tales \u0026amp; The Botany: Euphorbia cyparissias Clarice Howard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eIn the genus Euphorbia, the flowers are reduced in size and aggregated into a cluster of flowers called a cyathium (plural cyathia). This feature is present in every species of the genus Euphorbia but nowhere else in the plant kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euphorbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728133468533,"sku":"pda145","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/EuphorbiaCyparissias_CloseUp2.jpg?v=1770821716"},{"product_id":"hellebore-argutifolius","title":"Hellebore argutifolius","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHelleborus argutifolius is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial with a striking foliage and a winter blooming period.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe leaves are toothed and marbled blue-green above and slightly purplish beneath.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe flowers are large, yellow-pistachio-green and they bloom over the winter months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👨‍🌾 GARDENING TIPS👨‍🌾: Hellebore argutifolius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThis variety is more drought-tolerant, but less cold-hardy than other Hellebores so make sure to protect it during the winter months if you are in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWhile they can grow in full sun, they do prefer the shadier corners of the garden where their flowers can bring a touch of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eIt lives around 4-5 years but will happily self-seed so do not worry if your plant looks like it is coming to its end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDon't hesitate to cut the stems down to the ground after flowering, new shoots will replace the old just as quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target-text-container\" class=\"gmail-tw-ta-container gmail-F0azHf gmail-tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"gmail-tw-target-text\" class=\"gmail-tw-data-text gmail-tw-text-large gmail-tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThe Tales \u0026amp; The Botany:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eHellebore argutifolius\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eThe name for the genus is from the Greek name for the plant as 'helleboros' and the specific epithet comes the Latin word 'argutus' meaning \"sharp\" and 'folius' meaning \"leafed\" in reference to the sharply toothed leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eThere is a bit of a botanical debate around whether Hellebore argutifolius is the same thing as Helleborus lividus subspecies corsicus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eH. lividus is from the island of Majorca and is a considerably smaller plant with darker purple-toned-foliage .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eH. argutifolius is from Corsica (and Sardegna) and is taller and brighter in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eThere are also known hybrids between the two species, usually called Helleborus x sternii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eSo naturally, things can get very confusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eI've kept the name H. argutifolius until the botanists come to a decisive verdict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eALSO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-\u0026lt;-4px\u0026gt;\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-auto text-base py-\u0026lt;18px\u0026gt; px-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-\u0026lt;40rem\u0026gt; xl:max-w-\u0026lt;48rem\u0026gt;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start \u0026lt;.text-message+\u0026amp;\u0026gt;:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"3f225aa5-9763-4e89-bc7f-02e330659733\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative max-w-\u0026lt;var(--user-chat-width,70%)\u0026gt; rounded-3xl bg-token-message-surface px-5 py-2.5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThere is a tale in which Dionysus, god of \"wine-making, orchards and fruit, vegetation, fertility, festivity, insanity, ritual madnes\" used his powers to turn the daughters of Argos mad.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThey seem to have roamed about naked and hysterical, until Melampus, a legendary soothsayer and healer, made a brew of Hellebore to save them from their madness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-full top-0 -mr-3.5 hidden pr-5 pt-2 \u0026lt;.group\\\/conversation-turn:hover_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;:flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex\"\u003eMore mad tales can be found \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tesselaar.net.au\/resources\/biological-weapon-weather-forecaster-special-gift-jesus-unusual-history-winter-rose-hellebores#:~:text=Hellebores%20feature%20in%20Greek%20mythology,save%20them%20from%20the%20madness.\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (an incredible source of information)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorsica\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hellebore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728133566837,"sku":"pda152","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/HelleboreArgutifolius_CloseUp3.jpg?v=1770821732"},{"product_id":"vinca-major","title":"Vinca major","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca major a trailing vine, spreading along the ground to form dense masses of groundcover, come sun, come shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light purple flowers give the plant her common name \"Greater Periwinkle\" - in fact this is where the name for the color comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants fear neither sun nor shade, neither rocky soil nor competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca major colonies will smother weeds with their density, whilst retaining their green color all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tales: Vinca major\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus name probably derives from the Latin word \u003ci\u003e\u003ci lang=\"la\"\u003evincire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning \u003ci\u003ebind\u003c\/i\u003e, as the long creeping vines were used to prepare garland and the vines do bind themselves to others in an unbreakable grasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms dense strands that envelop other plant life and can prevent saplings and shrubs from growing by blocking out the light. Periwinkle moves from place to place, with unintentional human help, in dumped garden waste or as plant fragments carried along in water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater Periwinkle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEurope\/North Africa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728157847925,"sku":null,"price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/VincaMajor_Ensemble.jpg?v=1770822147"},{"product_id":"heuchera-x-villosa-black-pearl","title":"Heuchera x villosa 'Black Pearl'","description":"\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHeuchera x villosa 'Black Pearl' is a striking jet black Heuchera, highly adaptable, highly tolerant to drought.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe leaves maintain their ink black color even when exposed to the sun, so you avoid the fade-to-brown that other Heuchera experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe flowers are small and white-cream, lifted high on long elegant stems.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heuchera","offers":[{"title":"9x9 cm","offer_id":56728164761973,"sku":"pda153","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/Heuchera_Black_Pearl_02.jpg?v=1778859907"},{"product_id":"heuchera-prince","title":"Heuchera 'Prince'","description":"\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHeuchera 'Prince'  is known for its wonderfully ruffled dark purple\/black foliage with red undertones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spring and summer, tall purple elegant stems hold up spires of large creamy lemon flowers - these flowers are adored by bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are dark purple, curvaceous and topped off by a bright pink\/red edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e👩‍🌾GARDENING TIPS👩‍🌾: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeuchera 'Prince'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eMulching is a good idea to protect the plant's roots in the winter months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eExcellent for border, gardenboxes or as a potted plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003e'Prince' also looks magnificent inside as a table piece or a dramatic addition to a low light room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target-text-container\" class=\"gmail-tw-ta-container gmail-F0azHf gmail-tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"gmail-tw-target-text\" class=\"gmail-tw-data-text gmail-tw-text-large gmail-tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tale \u0026amp; The Botany: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeuchera 'Prince'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail-tw-data-text gmail-tw-text-large gmail-tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eWhat is curious about this genus is that it\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis native to the Russian Far East, parts of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and is native to the State of North Carolina - quite the spread!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eThe common name, Coral Bells, references the plant's bell-shaped flowers. They are so delicate and beautiful, you sort of hold your breath when you walk by them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003eThe other common name, Alumroot, references the medicinal use of some of the species as an astringent to stop bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral Bells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlumroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoutheastern United States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heuchera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728177181045,"sku":"pda296","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/HeucheraPrince_CloseUp02-jpg.webp?v=1770822849"},{"product_id":"geranium-macrorrhizum","title":"Geranium macrorrhizum","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeranium macchorhizum is a perennial geranium, known for its sprawling growth habit, magnificent pale pink flowers and its ability to thrive in difficult conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are pale pink and cup-shaped, rising above round, fuzzy foliage that is aromatic to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evergreen foliage will shift to a bronze-orange-red palette in the autumn, announcing the beginning of fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis geranium is particularly hardy, tolerant of drought and able to thrive in both sun and shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts presence also limits the amount of weeds - so it's a very handy variety to have in the garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGARDENING TIPS: Geranium macrorrhizum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis one forms an excellent ground cover, even between tree roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks great with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdavenir.com\/product\/nepeta-x-faassenii\"\u003eNepeta x faassenii\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdavenir.com\/product\/festuca-glauca\"\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdavenir.com\/product\/stipa-tenuifolia\"\u003eStipa tenuifolia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tales \u0026amp; The Botany: \u003cstrong\u003eGeranium macrorrhizum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the leaves is covered with glandular hairs rich in essential oils - this makes them feel slightly sticky to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you rub a leaf between your fingers, a strong and acrid fragrance will be emitted - some say it is reminiscent of rhubarb but you'll have to tell me what you think!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on the Difference between Geraniums and Pelargoniums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are confused all the time. What you know to be Geraniums are probably Pelargoniums. And it has been a fascinating journey out of the darkness for me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical distinction can be hard to spot as the details are in the number of petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeraniums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers have five similar petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsidered perennials that come back year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom, Dormancy, Bloom, Dormancy \u0026gt; and Repeat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo ease confusion, they are sometimes called 'Hardy Geraniums'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelargonium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers have two upper petals which are different from the three lower petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnuals (can be semi hardy in some climates but in general are sold for one seasons use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom, The End.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo ease confusion, they are sometimes called 'Tender Geraniums'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003eBig-rooted geranium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Europe\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geranium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728180523381,"sku":"pda294","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/GeraniumMacrorrhizum_Title.webp?v=1770822903"},{"product_id":"vinca-major-variegata","title":"Vinca major Variegata","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca major Variegata is a trailing vine with a magnificent color variegation, spreading along the ground to form dense masses of groundcover, come sun, come shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light purple flowers give the plant her common name \"Greater Periwinkle\" - in fact this is where the name for the color comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage variegation moves from splashes of creamy white on green to full creamy-white leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants fear neither sun nor shade, neither rocky soil nor competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca Variegata colonies will smother weeds with their density, whilst retaining their green and cream color all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tales: Vinca major Variegata\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus name probably derives from the Latin word \u003ci\u003e\u003ci lang=\"la\"\u003evincire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning \u003ci\u003ebind\u003c\/i\u003e, as the long creeping vines were used to prepare garland and the vines do bind themselves to others in an unbreakable grasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms dense strands that envelop other plant life and can prevent saplings and shrubs from growing by blocking out the light. Periwinkle moves from place to place, with unintentional human help, in dumped garden waste or as plant fragments carried along in water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater Periwinkle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEurope\/North Africa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728189436277,"sku":"pda326","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/VincaVariegata_Presentation01.webp?v=1770823162"},{"product_id":"liriope-muscari-big-blue","title":"Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' is a perennial ground cover with arching grass-like foliage that remains green year round, producing spikes of lilac flowers in the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in English as Lilyturf, it is frequently used as a border plant in landscaping as it is tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are like dark green ribbons, lanceolate and glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers appear on tall dark spikes in late fall that can reach up to 40 cm in height, bearing small, bright light purple, bell-shaped flowers that stand out beautifully against the dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the flowering period, small black fruits form, adding yet another decorative touch to the Liriope ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiriope muscari's growth is quite slow, so it is not considered invasive in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe prefers a shady spot in the garden though she is capable of withstanding both heat and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tale: Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilyturf can be established on steep slopes where erosion control is needed as its root systems are quite efficient in retaining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL. muscari is distinguished from Liriope spicata , the other most common species in the genus, by its fibrous rather than rhizomatous root system,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots of the plant are used in Chinese medicine - though I cannot quite tell for what purpose yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig blue lilyturf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilyturf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorder grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonkey grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liriope","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728190058869,"sku":"pda329","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/Liriope.jpg?v=1770823173"},{"product_id":"daphne-laureola","title":"Daphne laureola Philippi","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-sm md:text-base xl:text-lg italic text-primary font-serif\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaphne laureola\u003c\/em\u003e Philippi is a compact form of the spurge laurel or wood laurel, thriving in the dappled light of woodland understories but also tolerating summer drought very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe leaves are glossy, broad and fleshy, arranged in a circular pattern around the stems, appearing almost made of rubber.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe flowers are small, waxy and star-shaped in an acid yellow tinged with green, gathered in small clusters. 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