Shade Gardening: Deep Shade III, 1 by rcn48

rcn48 wrote:
stormy, I haven't tried 'Margaret Wilson' but it DOES look stunning! I haven't had much luck with the green/white variegated Geranium I've had in the gardens for years. Since MW is a G. phaeum hybrid it might be more vigorous than the variegated G. maculatum I've had trouble with. A. 'Silver Heron', let's just say the verdict is still out on this one - purchased 2 years ago, received a pea-sized bulb and I'm still waiting to see the foliage that's supposed to be so "striking" :(

Anxious to hear what you got from Edelweiss! I've been on a quest for two years to find this Alstroemeria http://www.edelweissperennials.com/largeview.asp?id=16 and finally found it at Edelweiss and for $6.00, compared to Plant Delights at $16.00!!! One thing led to another and before I knew it I had a $100+ order placed with them :) Didn't tell Rick I had placed the order, wanted to surprise him with a few treats for his new woodland garden :) When the box arrived, he just groaned and said what the heck? I quickly told him it was a surprise from Phoebe (our pup) LOL When I started unpacking it, he said "There better not be any Hostas in there!" Fortunately he was pleased with my selections and the new goodies for his garden, and no, there weren't any Hostas :)

We've got a huge collection of Begonias but alas none of them hardy :( I am so envious you've got 'Metallic Mist' - it's been on my wish list even if we would have to overwinter it inside! I'll be curious to see how your Ceratostigma 'My Love' does. I planted it in the gardens in several locations this summer. It's supposedly only hardy to Zone 7 but I'm "testing" it here because I love the gold foliage!