Looking for plants that flourish in part sun and shade in Winnipeg ? Part sun and shade is getting 4-6 Hrs or less of direct sun daily.
Every bit as charming as the pink form, D. s. 'Alba' forms large, bushy clumps of powdery-light green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy, white, heart-shaped flowers dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems.
Old-fashioned Bleeding Hearts form large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy heart-shaped flowers with rose-pink petals and white tips dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. These racemes make delightful additions to fresh bouquets, lasting about 2 weeks in a vase.
Vigorous semi-evergreen climber with masses of stunning, flaming scarlet, tubular flowers that open to reveal orange throats. Produced in succession from early summer to fall, they eventually give way (in hot summers) to small, bright red berries. Magnets for hummingbirds
Gigantic, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves are of heavy substance and are very slug resistant Leaf petioles stand upright holding the leaves horizontally, then cascade downward forming a beautiful mound of foliage Light lavender flowers are held attractively above the foliage on 48" scapes in midsummer
A sport of 'Halcyon' with the same intense blue-green leaf center Emerges with a gold margin early in the spring, then changes to pure white later in the season The leaves hold up well in the garden all season long until the "first frost" Light lavender flowers appear on 28 inch scapes in midsummer
Spinach green leaves with a hint of blue and deep golden-yellow margins measuring 1/8" to 1/2" wide Margins hold their color all season long. The broadly ovate leaves are slightly puckered Pale lavender flowers appear on 40" scapes in mid to late summer
This large selection has powdery blue-green, wavy leaves, forming an upright vase-shaped mound distinguishing it from other Hosta. Lavender flowers appear in mid to late summer on even taller stems. Excellent specimen. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.
This medium selection has leaves that emerge slightly quilted and green but quickly develop a yellow centre with a hint of orange and dark green margins. As the season progresses, the centres lighten to an off-white but the dark green margins remain. Pale lavender flowers appear in summer.
One of the first hostas to come up in the spring Medium green leaves with wavy, white margins and gray-green streaks at the junction of the margin and center; may lose its variegation temporarily in containers during the hottest part of the season Pale lavender flowers appear on 31-45 inch scapes in midsummer
This beautiful shade perennial will make you dance with its impressive spring flowers and unique foliage. Starting in mid-spring shortly after Hellebores are finished booming, dainty light periwinkle blue flowers cover a low, mounded habit. After the flowers fade, you can enjoy its dark green leaves that are lightly sprinkled with silver.
‘Mertyann’ is best grown in a loamy soil with full to partial sun. Summer flowering spirea will flower with a good flush in late spring, and sporadically during the summer. To promote a second flush of bloom, remove spent flowers by pinching or light shearing. Pruning for shape should be done in early spring to allow the flower buds to form.
Unlike Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ear), this species forms large, rounded clumps of green, long and narrow, textured leaves. It is lovely even when it's not in bloom. From early thru midsummer, sturdy spikes of lavender-rose flowers shoot up through the foliage, putting on quite a display.