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THE PLANT FARM SELECT PLANTS
A
selection of exotics, perennials, shrubs and trees with outstanding qualities.
Plants
larger than 1 gallon size can usually be delivered by truck to Vancouver Island. Some may be able to be shipped to other areas of
Canada. Contact us for shipping suitability and price.
For information and planting
suggestions for exotics plants, see Exotics
Information.
AGAPANTHUS
BLUE TRIUMPHATOR
$18.00
/ 2 Gallon
(Lily of the Nile) Magnificent plant with beautiful
spherical, lily-like flower clusters on 3' stems surrounded by green strap-like
leaves. Great cut flower or in containers. Sun to part-shade. Well-drained soil.
Flower: Blue; Aug-Sept. 1 m (3').
Zone:8
AGAPANTHUS
PETER PAN
$10.00
/
Gallon
Dwarf form so excellent in containers. Winter indoors
in colder regions and enjoy this exotic South African plant. Sun to part-shade.
Well-drained soil. Flower: Blue; Aug-Sept. 45 cm (18").
Zone:8
ARUNDO
DONAX VERSICOLOR
$25.00
/
2 Gallon
(Striped Giant Reed) Imposing clumps of stout, hollow
canes. Creamy-white striped and margined leaves arch outward in a graceful
manner. Stripes more pronounced in spring. By late summer only the tips are
variegated. Source of reeds for woodwind instruments. Sun.
Moist soil. 3 m (10').
Zone:9
CAREX
PHYLLOCEPHALA SPARKLER
$25.00
/ Gallon; $35 / 2 Gallon
Absolutely beautiful, unusual grass. Bright and
upright. Well behaved. Perfect for the border, as a specimen or in a container. These are 2 year
old plants and almost impossible to propagate. Evergreen. Shade to part-shade.
Average, well-drained soil. 60 cm (2'). Zone:6
CISTUS
– (Rock Rose) Rock roses are extremely tough, robust,
evergreen shrubs for difficult, dry areas. Native to North Africa and Southern
Europe, they need sun and good drainage. They dislike winter wet and prolonged
frost. Very drought tolerant once established. They all have attractive,
saucer-shaped blooms. Each bloom is short-lived, but they bloom over a long
period, usually spring to early summer.
Should be tip pruned after blooming to keep compact. They will not sprout from
old wood. Do not plant deeply.
CISTUS ALBIDUS
$20.00 / 2 Gallon
Felty, gray-green foliage that completely cover the
stems right to the ground. Large lilac-pink flowers with small yellow basal
blotch. Sensitive to excess moisture. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower:
Lilac pink; Spring.
1.2
m (4'). Zone:7
CISTUS x HYBRIDUS
$20.00 / 2 Gallon
(White Rock Rose) Mounding
shrub with smaller, slightly furry mid-green leaves. Can be kept lower by light tip pruning. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower:
White; Spring.
1.2
m (4'). Zone:8
CISTUS LADANIFER
NONE
RIGHT NOW
(Crimson-Spot Rock Rose) Narrow, dull, dark green leaves are coated with
a shiny resin that becomes semi-liquid and aromatic in
the sun. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower: White w/dark
crimson basal blotch; Spring.
1.5
m (5'). Zone:8
CISTUS LAURIFOLIUS
$20.00 / 2 Gallon
Laurel-leaf cistus with a slightly smaller white
flower. Leathery deep green leaves on a free-flowering plant. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower:
White; Spring.
1.8
m (6'). Zone:7
CISTUS SALVIIFOLIUS NONE
RIGHT NOW
(Sageleaf Rockrose) Bushy, rounded shrub with deeply-veined, gray-green
leaves that are thinner than other cistus. Flowers profusely with disc-like,
white flowers with tiny orange-yellow basal blotch. Can be pruned harder than
other species. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower: White; Spring. 75 cm (30").
Zone:8
CISTUS PEGGY
SAMMONS
$10.00 / Gallon; $20 / 2 Gallon
Bushy
upright shrub with oval grey-green leaves. Saucer-shaped, purple-pink
flowers with paler centres. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower: Pink; June.
1 m (3').
Zone:8
CISTUS X PURPUREUS
$10.00 / Gallon; $20 / 2 Gallon
Rose
flowers with a maroon basal blotch. Wavy, narrow, dark green leaves. Upright
habit. Sun.
Well-drained soil. Flower: Clear Pink w/deep maroon basal blotch; May-June. 1.2 m (4').
Zone:7
See Photo
CISTUS X PURPUREUS ALAN
FRADD $10.00 / Gallon; $20 / 2 Gallon
Same
as the species only with white flowers and maroon basal blotch. Sun.
Well-drained soil. Flower: White w/deep maroon basal blotch; May-June. 1.2 m (4').
Zone:7
CISTUS X SKANBERGII
$20.00 / 2 Gallon
A
particularly beautiful cross found in the wild in Greece and Sicily. Narrow,
lance-shaped, gray-green leaves on a compact shrub. The flowers form clusters
and fade in colour towards the middle. Sun.
Well-drained soil. Flower: Rose; June. 75 cm (30").
Zone:8
CISTUS X pulverulentus SUNSET $10.00 / Gallon; $20 / 2
Gallon
Wavy,
sage-green leaves on a dwarf, spreading shrub with dense growth habit.
Saucer-shaped, rosy-red flowers. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower:
Cerise; June. 60 cm (24").
Zone:8
CLERODENDRON
BUNGEI
$12.00
/ Gallon
Upright
growing, tropical-like, suckering shrub. Large, heart-shaped, toothed, dark
green leaves with purple fuzz. Fragrant, hydrangea-like flowers with audacious
colour are slow to open giving a long period with colour from both opened
flowers and unopened buds. Totally deer proof! Protect from hot sun and strong wind. Sun. Moist, well-drained,
rich soil. Flower: Deep Bright Pink; Late
Summer. 1.5 m (5'). Zone:7
COROKIA
X VIRGATA SUNSPLASH
$35.00 / 3 Gallon; $45 / 5
Gallon
Native
to New Zealand. A cross between C. cotoneaster and C. buddleioides.
Upright, evergreen shrub with wonderful green and yellow variegated leaves on
unusual interlacing branches. Tiny yellow flowers in late spring or summer
followed by fall berries. Will tolerate drought once established. Colour
is best in full sun. Evergreen. Sun
or light shade. Fertile, well-drained soil. 1.2 m (4'). Zone:8
EUPHORBIA ROBBIAE
$9.00
/ Gallon
(Mrs. Rob's Bonnet) Evergreen. Glossy, deep green rosettes of leathery,
paddle-like leaves. Lime-green floral heads on vertical stems. Quick spreading. Tolerant of drought and
poor soil. One of the best groundcovers for dry shade. Needs moisture in full sun.
Self-seeds, thus can be invasive. Moist sun to dry shade. Flower:
Yellow-Green; Late spring. 60
cm (2'). Zone:7
EUPHORBIA GLACIER BLUE $12.00
/ Gallon; Larger at Nursery
Evergreen. Wonderful white and blue-gray variegated leaves densely clothe
upright sturdy stems. White and cream yellow floral heads with bluish striping on nodding leafy stems rise up to 1 m (3'). Sun to part-shade. Flower:
White & Cream; Feb-May. 75
cm (30"). Zone:7
EUPHORBIA TASMANIAN TIGER NONE
RIGHT NOW
Evergreen. Wonderful white and green variegated leaves densely clothe
upright sturdy stems. White and cream yellow floral heads with green centre
blotch on nodding leafy stems rise up to 1 m (3'). Sun to part-shade. Flower:
White & Cream; Feb-May. 75
cm (30"). Zone:7
FERN - OSMUNDA CINNAMOMEA
$12.00 / Gallon
(Cinnamon Fern) Deciduous fern with stiffly erect clusters of sterile,
pale green fronds that arch gracefully from a sturdy, crown-forming rhizome.
Rising from the center, the fertile fronds turn cinnamon brown as they mature.
Another nice plant for the
dinosaur garden. Moist,
humus-rich soil. 1.2 m (4'). Zone:3
FERN - OSMUNDA CLAYTONIANA
$12.00
/ Gallon
(Interrupted Fern) Large funnel-shaped form with green divided leaves.
The young leaves are covered with pinkish wooly hairs. Instead of leaves, some
fronds have stem spore casings in the middle of each stem giving an unusual
trunk-like look. These spore casings start out blackish, then turn yellow-green
and finally rust-brown. A hardy, large fern. Will grow fine in sun if soil is
kept moist. Light shade. Moist, humus-rich soil.
1 m (3'). Zone:4
FERN - OSMUNDA REGALIS
$24.00 / 2 Gallon
(Royal Fern) Huge,
spectacular fern. Arching, leather fronds on red stems. Fertile fronds turn a
rich golden brown and are held as a tight bunch in the centre of the plant. With
age, forms large dense clumps with a very fibrous crown. Use as a specimen or massed if budget will allow.
Sun
tolerant on wet sites. Part-full shade. Moist, humus-rich soil. Deciduous. 1.2 m (4'). Zone:3
FERN - POLYSTICHUM SETIFERUM
$12.00 / Gallon; $27.50 / 3 Gallon
(Soft Shield Fern) Attractive,
deeply-cleft lacy dark green fronds in shuttlecock formation. Has little
bulbils (potential plants) along the centre rib. Soft and delicate for such a
large fern. Evergreen. Part-full shade. Well-drained,
humus-rich soil. 1.2 m (4'). Zone:3
FERN - WOODWARDIA FIMBRIATA
$20.00 / Gallon
(Giant Chain Fern) Native
to Western North America. Large growing, deep green fronds from a stout, trunk
similar to a Tree Fern. Fronds have deeply cut, ragged-edged
leaflets with pointed lobes. The spores form chain-like formations on the
undersides of fertile fronds. Part-full shade. Moist, humus-rich soil. Deciduous. 1.8 m (6'). Zone:8
FREMONTODENDRON
CALIFORNICUM
$14.00
/ Gallon NONE
RIGHT NOW
(Flannel Bush - Fremontia) If you have a hot, sunny,
protected, dry location, this is for you! Fleshy, wide, bright yellow flowers
May through October. Tree-like vine. Upright branches are light brown and
woolly. Lobed green leaves have brown indumentum beneath. (This can sometimes
irritate the skin.) Good for espalier or planted with Ceanothus. Robust and
prolific. Hardy to -10C. Severe winters can be fatal, but replacements grow
quickly. Once established, hardiness increases. Sun. Any dry soil. Flower:
Yellow;
Spring-Fall. 3 m (10'). Zone:8
See Photo
GREVILLEA
CANBERRA GEM
$13.50
/ Gallon; Larger at the Nursery
One
of our favorite shrubs. Bushy,
wide, evergreen shrub with narrow, pointed, dark green leaves. Bright pinky
red spider-like flowers produced over a long period. Totally deer proof. Hummingbirds love them, but
watch your cats! A cross between G. juniperina and G. rosmarinifolia. Sun. Dry,
non-alkaline soil. Flower: Pinky Red; Late Winter - Summer. 2
m (7'). Zone:8
GREVILLEA
VICTORIAE
$25.00
/ 2 Gallon
(Royal
Grevillea) Incredible evergreen plant that could be more widely used. Hardier
than first thought. Gray-green elliptic leaves with red-orange bottle-brush flowers lasting all winter in mild zones. Hummingbirds
love them. Can be trained as tree, or used as hedging. Grows in very difficult
conditions. Sun. Dry, non-alkaline soil. Flower: Orange; Fall-Early Spring. 4
m (13'). Zone:8
GUNNERA
MANICATA
$16.00 /
Gallon; Larger at the Nursery
Monstrous, dark green, jagged and toothed,
kidney-shaped leaves on thick, prickly stems. Reddish brown, cone-shaped spikes
in spring. A spectacular waterside plant with a tropical effect. Mulch crown in
winter. Sun or part-shade. Moist, deep soil.
1.8 m (6'). Zone:7
HELLEBORUS
ARGUTIFOLIUS
$24.00 / 2 Gallon
(Corsican
Hellebore) One of the earliest hellebores. Evergreen and robust. Nodding
clusters of cup-shaped green flowers held above spiny, divided, margined deep
green leaves. The most sun and drought tolerant species. 1.2 m (4'). Sun
to part-shade. Moist, well-drained non-acid soil. Flower:
Green; Late Winter/Mid-Spring. Zone:6
HELLEBORUS x HYBRIDUS
$24.00 - 30.00 / 2 Gallon (depending on variety)
Hybrids of H. orientalis and other species varying in growth habit and
flower colour. They were grown from first quality plants and are quite beautiful.
Evergreen. Forms new leaves after the flowers. Flowers are saucer-shaped
and outward facing. The ones we have are: Yellow ($27.50); Picotee ($24); Blush
Pink ($24); Rose Pink ($24); White ($24); Purple ($27.50); Red Lady (30);
Blue Lady ($30); and Black ($30). Indicate
which you would like. Part-shade. Moist, well-drained
non-acid soil. Flower:
Varies; Late Winter/Mid-Spring. 60
cm (24"). Zone:6
LAURUS
NOBILIS
$12.00 / Gallon
(Bay Laurel) Beautiful evergreen tree for mild areas.
Double-pointed, glossy, dark green leaves. Use for espalier. Use for topiary.
Use in your soup - nothing beats fresh bay! Excellent container tree. Best in
sheltered location. Sun. Well-drained soil.
6 m (20'). Zone:8
LIBERTIA
PEREGRINANS $10.00 / Gallon
An
iris family perennial from New Zealand. Rigid, upright, narrow, yellow-green
leaves which turn a delightful shade of golden orange with age. Short yellowish bronze-green stems hold small iris-like white flowers
with orange-brown antlers. Spreads
from branching rhizomes. Sun to part-shade.. Moist, well-drained soil. Flower: White;
Summer.
75 cm (30").
Zone:8
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA
$59.50 / 5 Gallon; $97.50 / 10 Gallon
*Nursery
& Vancouver Island Only *
(Southern Magnolia) The pure species grows faster and larger than the
named varieties. Dense, broadly conical evergreen tree. Thick, leathery, shiny,
deep green leaves with cinnamon-brown felt undersides. Large, cup-shaped,
tropically-scented, creamy-white flowers. All M. grandifloras need as much heat
as possible and protection from the wind. Sun. Moist, well-drained soil. Flower: White; Jul-Sept.
6 m (20'). Zone:5
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA EDITH BOGUE $59.50 / 5 Gallon; $97.50 / 10 Gallon
*Nursery
& Vancouver Island Only *
Possibly the hardiest of the evergreen Magnolias. Thick, leathery, shiny,
deep green leaves with cinnamon-brown felt undersides. Heavy bloomer. Pure
white, heavily fragrant flower. Said to have withstood -30 C. Some of our
customers have had success in Zone 4B! Need as much heat
as possible and protection from the wind. Sun. Moist,
well-drained soil. Flower: White; Jul-Sept. 5
m (15'). Zone:5
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA VICTORIA
$59.50 / 5 Gallon; $97.50 / 10 Gallon
*Nursery
& Vancouver Island Only*
Developed in Victoria, BC. Broad foliage with good dark green colour with
heavier felting. Same wonderful fragrant flower. Tends
to flower at a younger age. Has withstood -24 C, but needs protection from
strong winds. Sun. Moist,
well-drained soil. Flower: White; Jul-Sept. 5
m (15'). Zone:6
MUSA
BASJOO
$42.50
/ 5 Gallon
*Nursery
& Vancouver Island Only*
(Hardy Banana) The hardiest of the Bananas. It has
survived -10C with a 4" mulch cover. Dies to the ground in winter, but is
capable of growing 7' in one year. If you wrap it in bubble padding, it can get
as high as 15'. Fruits in 4 years, but not dependably. Limited supply. Sun.
Moist soil. 2
m (7'). Zone:8
OLEARIA
- ASSORTED VARIETIES
*Nursery
& Vancouver Island Only *
A
group of evergreen shrubs and small trees that are native to Australia and New
Zealand. We have been testing them here for hardiness and have become quite fond
of them. While each one is uniquely different, they all seem to be deer proof.
So far they seem hardy here in Zone 8. Most have leathery, dense foliage. Some
would be great for hedging in protected areas. Most bear small daisy-like
flowers, yellow or white, some scented, in mid to late summer. Some of the
varieties we have in limited quantities are: x haastii, macrodonta,
nummulariifolia, panniculata, solandri, traversii. Sun. Fertile,
well-drained soil. Zone 8
OPHIOPOGON
PLANISCAPUS ARABICUS
$15.00 / Gallon
(Black
Mondo Grass) Unique black-bladed grass. Good for vampire gardens. Makes a superb
foil for gold-leaf plants or blue or red flowers. Flowers followed by neat black
berries. Not a fast grower. Sun or part-shade. Moist, well-drained
soil. Flower:
Lilac; July-Aug. 20
cm (8"). Zone:6
OPUNTIA
IMBRICATA
$8.00 / 10 cm
(Chain-Link Cactus) Hardiest known cactus. Grows in wet
mountain regions of New Mexico. We know of 2 examples in Ontario that are almost
3' high. Multi-branched with long, cylindrical stem segments, prominent
tubercles and cylindrical leaves. Very sharp, barbed needles. Sun. Well-drained
soil. 1
m (3'). Zone:6
PALM
- CHAMAEROPS
HUMILIS
$74.50
/
5 Gallon
*Nursery
& Vancouver Island Only *
(European Fan Palm) A beautiful cluster of trunks
topped with deeply cut, starburst leaves. Flowers in dense, almost hidden
panicles Extremely hardy. Excellent as a houseplant or in cool greenhouse. Sun.
Average, well-drained soil. Flower: Yellow; Late spring. 1.8
m (6'). Zone:8
PALM
- TRACHYCARPUS
FORTUNEI
$28.50 / 2 Gallon; $49.50 / 5 Gallon
(Windmill Palm) Unbranched, single-stemmed, evergreen
palm prized for it's exotic appearance and cold hardiness. Fan-shaped, almost
circular, long, dark green leaves with numerous pointed segments lobed to half
their length on long stems. Trunks are covered with shaggy brownish fibre with
dense leaf crown. Hardy to -14 C or colder with mulch. Shelter from cold, drying
winds. Fast growing. Our plants were grown from seeds gathered in Canada. Sun to
part-shade. Moist, well-drained soil. Flower: Yellow; Early Summer. 4 m (12'). Zone:7
PITTOSPORUM
GOLD
STAR
$25.00
/ 2 Gallon
Roundish-oval green leaves with yellow edges and a
slight crinkle. Oval, bushy growth habit. Tiny scented purple black
flowers are hidden amongst the dense foliage. Sun to part-shade. Fertile,
moist during growing season, well-drained soil. Flower: Purple Black; Late Spring. 1.8
m (6'). Zone:8
PITTOSPORUM
TENUIFOLIUM
$15.00
/ Gallon;
$45 / 5 Gallon
Long black twigs and bark covered with silvery green
foliage. Has an open airy effect when young but matures into an oval, bushy
shrub. Columnar growth habit. Small dark purple black flowers in late spring with
a honey-scented, night perfume. Sun to part-shade. Fertile, moist during growing
season, well-drained soil. Flower: Purple Black; Late Spring. 1.8
m (6'). Zone:8
PITTOSPORUM
TENUIFOLIUM JAMES STIRLING
$25.00
/ 2 Gallon
The
same as the species except that the leaves are smaller and give a more delicate
look. Sun to part-shade. Fertile, moist during growing
season, well-drained soil. Flower: Purple Black; Late Spring. 1.8
m (6'). Zone:8
PITTOSPORUM
TOBIRA VARIEGATA
$24.00
/ 2 Gallon
Evergreen,
shiny gray-green, oval leaves with irregular silvery-white edges. Leaves occur
in whorls along the stem. Star-shaped, creamy white flowers in late spring smell
like orange blossoms. Needs an open sunny position and moisture during growing
season. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower: White; Late Spring. 1.2
m (4'). Zone:8
PROSTANTHERA
CUNEATA
$24.00
/ 2 Gallon None right now
(Mint
Bush) Sweetly fragrant, tiny, round, dark green leaves. Dense rounded shape. Small white
lilac-centered flowers. Tolerates some drought. A real little sweetie. Evergreen. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower: White; May.
60 cm (2'). Zone:8
PROSTANTHERA
LASIANTHOS
$45.00
/ 5 Gallon
*Nursery
& Vancouver Island Only *
(Victoria
Christmas Bush) Fast growing, large shrub or small tree with long lance-shaped
green leaves with a spicy scent. Forms an open canopy from under a short trunk.
White flowers tinged pink or blue. Evergreen. Sun. Well-drained soil. Flower: White;
Late Spring. 3 m (10') maybe higher. Zone:8
PROSTANTHERA
ROTUNDIFOLIA
$25.00
/ 2 Gallon; $45.00
/ 5 Gallon
(Round
Mint
Bush) Bushy spreading shrub with dense, dark green, aromatic,
round leaves. Lilac or mauve urn-shaped flowers arranged in large clusters. Keep
moist during growing season. Shelter from strong wind. Evergreen. Sun to
part-shade. Well-drained soil. Flower: Lilac; Late Spring. 1.8 m (6'). Zone:8
SARCOCOCCA
HOOKERANA HUMILIS
$10.00
/ Gallon
(Sweet
Box) Along with it's larger cousin, an indispensable landscape plant for dry
shaded areas. Polished evergreen leaves. Tiny flowers are almost completely
hidden in the dense foliage, but their delightful honey vanilla fragrance is
strong and most welcome in late winter. Part to full shade. Fertile,
well-drained soil. Flower: White; Late Winter. 45 cm (18") Zone 8
SARCOCOCCA
RUSCIFOLIA
$20.00
/ 2 Gallon
(Larger
Sweet Box) Wavy edged, deep green leaves on a dense upright, arching
evergreen shrub. Heavily fragrant, small white flowers in February followed by
red fruit. Tolerates dry shade. Part to full shade. Fertile, well-drained soil. Flower:
White; Late Winter. 1.2 m (4'). Zone:8
SCIADOPITYS
VERTICILLATA
$57.50 / 5 Gallon
*Nursery
& Vancouver Island Only *
(Japanese Umbrella Pine) Unique, slow growing (especially when young)
conifer. Glossy, bright green, stiff-looking needles are held in whorls around
the stems and resemble an upturned umbrella. Forms a beautiful, pyramidal shape.
Needs lime free soil. Ten year height would be about 1.5 m (5'). Sun to
part-shade. Moist, well-drained soil. 10
m (30'). Zone:5
UGNI
MOLINEA
$25.00
/ 2 Gallon
(Chilean
Guava)
Dense, compact, evergreen shrub native to Chile and Bolivia. Small, glossy,
tough leaves are unappealing to deer. Nodding, fragrant, pink-tinged white
flowers in late spring. Aromatic, edible, rose pink berries in fall. The
berry-like fruit is often used for jam. Prune in late winter to keep compact and
bushy. Sun to light shade. Moist, lime-free, well-drained soil. Flower:
White; Late Spring. 1.5 m (5'). Zone:8/9
ZANTEDESCHIA
AETHIOPICA CROWBOROUGH
$12.00
/
Gallon
(White Calla) Beautiful, re-curved, upright, trumpet
white flowers with prominent yellow spadix amongst broad, glossy, deep green
foliage. The hardiest of the Callas, though it should be protected if possible
and kept dry in winter. Excellent container plant. Easier to grow than
pronounce. Sun or part-shade. Moist, well-drained soil. Flower: White; June-Oct. 1
m (3'). Zone:8
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