Woodlanders Archive

As the species, but with variegated foliage.

Hardiness

Zones 8–10

This South American shrub is perhaps correctly Lycianthes rantonetti. It is a scrambling vine-like shrub which is best trained up as a trellis or espalier plant where it can get up to 15 feet in mild areas. It is valued for the loose clusters of bright violet flowers produced over a long period. Needs sun and regular moisture. Can be grown as a container plant and given greenhouse protection where climate is not subtropical.

Hardiness

Zones 8–10

Height

6–8 ft.

Spread

3–4 ft.

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This is an evergreen shrub with grayish leaves. Found in sterile dry sands of sandhills and old dunes in SC, GA, FL, and AL. It is unusual being a woody shrub as other goldenrods are herbaceous perennials. Do not plant in shade or in rich or poorly drained soil. Woodlanders may have been first nursery to offer this plant. It bears terminal spikes of yellow goldenrod flowers.

Hardiness

Zones 8–9

Height

4–5 ft.

Spread

18–25 in.

Western variety of Showy Goldenrod recently found growing in deep sandy soil in Aiken County, SC. Smaller leaves than straight species. Blooms mid to late summer.

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Very low growing stoloniferous groundcover for sunny location with good soil. Small narrow bright green leaves and small single bright yellow daisy-like flowers borne on stems well above the foliage. From the pampas of Argentina courtesy of Alberto Castillo. Hardy and proving a good plant here.

Hardiness

Zones 7–9

Indian Pink is a choice perennial for semishaded rich woodland sites with neutral soils. The flowers are borne on the ends of 2 foot stems. Flowers are tubular bright red with yellow throat. A much sought after plant which is not readily available. Native to the southeastern U.S. north to southern Illinois and Missouri.

Hardiness

Zones 6–9

Height

12–18 in

Spread

12–18 in

The leaves and flowers are much larger than the species. Hanging racemes of yellow flowers open in winter.

Hardiness

Zones 7–9

A new introduction from China. Extremely long, narrow, gracefully hanging foliage. To 10 to 15 feet. Yellow flowers in late winter on drooping racemes. Evergreen at 12 degrees for Ted Stephens at Nurseries Caroliniana in North Augusta, SC.

Hardiness

Zones 8–9

Larger leaves, earlier blooming and hardier than S. chinensis. (See HRT, DIR)

Hardiness

Zones 7–9

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Hardiness

Zones 4–9

This small deciduous tree or suckering shrub has trifoliate leaves and interesting greenish-white bell-like flowers followed by curious inflated balloon-like papery fruits. It is best in fertile moist soil in semi-shade. It is native to eastern North America.

Hardiness

Zones 4–9

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Hardiness

Zones 4–9

Blue Bell Arboretum and Nursery in England tells us: "A lovely rare species introduced from China by Wilson in 1908, Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina' has long, stiffly pendulous, racemes of soft-yellow flowers in spring. The flowers are very pretty and complimented by dark, purple-brown stems. The dark green leaves turn handsome shades of pink, red or orange before falling in autumn. An unusual and exciting garden plant !...Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina' will grow in full sun as long as it is planted in a soil which remains moist all year round. As a general rule of thumb, it is usually a little less demanding in a position with partial shade or dappled sunlight.

Hardiness

Zones 7–9

Height

6–8 ft.

Spread

8–10 ft.

Upright deciduous tree ultimately medium sized. Abundant small white flowers and attractive cinnamon colored bark make this a desirable ornamental. Generally easier to grow than other Stewartias. (See DIR)

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

This lovely flowering tree in the tea family is native to Japan. It is uncommon but is probably the Stewartia most often seen in cultivation. It is a small to medium size deciduous tree that bears large white flowers with yellow stamens and has attractive exfoliating bark and good yellow to red fall color. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade with irrigation during dry periods. Dirr, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants describes it as " magnificent" and "a worthy tree for the garden". It is hardy and probably best suited in zones cooler than zone 8.

Hardiness

Zones 4–8

Bloom

Red

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This Stewartia is a large growing tree form with dark green leaves which turn a brilliant red in the fall. The gold-centered 3 inch white flowers typically bloom from June to July. Its marbled exfoliating bark ranges in colors from grayish-brown to orange-brown. Sometimes listed as Stewartia pseudocamellia var. koreana. The Japanese Stewartia pseudocamellia is similar but does not get as large. Stewartia should have a well-drained fertile soil with ample moisture.

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Height

20–40 ft.

Spread

15–20 ft.

Bloom

Red