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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum ‘Hindwarf’: Articles from The Editorial Side

Who messed with my color?

Who messed with my color?

Someone has been adjusting the color in my garden. Several of my cherished dark burgundy and purple foliage plants have gone green. I am not happy with this development. Is it the heat? The relentless sun? Stop laughing! Yes I garden in Portland, Oregon but...

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Plan B

Plan B

A combination of green and burgundy foliage is key to the look I want in my garden. The mix is relatively easy to achieve in the summer months, when dark foliage from deciduous, herbaceous and not-quite-hardy plants is everywhere. While there are still a few reliable...

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