Aucuba japonica Shilpot Europe each held above the foliage

each held above the foliage by a 4" stem

afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre'

'Halcyon' is a splendid golden hosta with a dramatic dark blue-green edge

stringy-petaled flowers appear just under the leaf in spring

Good drainage is the key to success

Aucuba japonica Shilpot Europe each held above the foliageAucuba japonica 'Shilpot', sold under the illegally used tradename, Pepper Pot, has been one of our favorites since we first grew it in 2005. Aucuba 'Shilpot' is a slow growing male clone with glossy green foliage, heavily spotted with tiny yellow spots. For us, our dwarf 8 year old specimens are only 3' tall, so we're guessing it will eventually make 3. 5' tall. Aucuba japonica 'Shilpot' makes a really unique, lovely specimen in the woodland garden.