Rarities

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Calycanthus 'APHRODITE'
(hybrid sweetshrub)

Aphrodite is a beautiful, large-flowered sweetshrub hybrid between c.chinensis and c.occidentalis. The flowers are often compared to magnolias - both in shape and size. They are 7-9 cm across, rich crimson to ...


	3 - 4m	2 - 3m	full to partial sun	6 (down to -23°C)	for zone 5+6 for zone 7

Calycanthus x 'VENUS'
(sweetshrub)

Venus is one of the fascinating inventions which followed Richard Hartlage’s breakthrough with hybridizing sweetshrub species in early 1990’s. This variety was bred by Dr. Thomas Ranney of the Mountain Horticult ...


	1.5 - 2.5m	1 - 1.5m	full to partial sun	6 (down to -23°C)	for zone 5+6 for zone 7

Camellia japonica 'KIMBERLEY'
(hardy camellia)

Kimberley is another old Japanese camellia variety from early 20th century, and awarded AGM by RHS in 1934. It produces beautiful, cup-shaped, rich scarlet red blossoms with a crown of yellow stamens. Flowering begins in Ap ...


	2.5 - 3.5m	1.3 - 1.5m	semi-shade to shade	6b (down to -21°C)	for zone 5+6 for zone 7

Camellia japonica 'KINGYO-TSUBAKI'
(hardy camellia)

Kingyo-tsubaki is another collectible gem among Japanese camellias. It was first described in Shirai-Bunko from 1789 and has so far received many names. Translation of its accepted Japanese name means goldfish camellia beca ...


	1.5 - 2.5m	1.5 - 2.5m	semi-shade to shade	7 (down to -18°C)	for zone 5+6 for zone 7

Camellia japonica 'SANPEI-TSUBAKI'
(hardy camellia)

Sanpei-tsubaki is a gentle companion of commonly showcase Japanese camellias. It originated in Japanese prefecture Aichi in 1966 and was named after Mr. Sanpei Oguri, jr. (tsubaki means camellia). Its flowers are rather sma ...


	1 - 1.5m	1 - 2m	semi-shade to shade	7 (down to -18°C)	for zone 5+6 for zone 7

Cedrus atlantica f. FASTIGIATA
(Atlas cedar)

If you like cedars or perhaps if you are a collector or just an enthusiast don’t miss this one. It is a beautiful example of a form that is rarely seen in private gardens or arboretums. Fastigiata is an attractive form of Atlas cedar with strictly narrow, columnar habit ...


	4 - 8m	1 - 2m	full sun	6 (down to -23°C)	for zone 5+6 for zone 7

Cercis canadensis 'RUBY FALLS'
(eastern redbud)

Ruby Falls is undoubtedly one of the darkest coloured little trees that will grab your attention thanks to its dark burgundy red, typically heart-shaped, approximately 8x10 cm large leaves and a weeping habit. Its crown is quite compact and the branches may ...


	1 - 2m	1 - 2m	full sun	6 (down to -23°C)	for zone 5+6 for zone 7

Chionanthus virginicus
(fringe tree)

Fringe tree is a very rare and beautiful small shrub or small tree. In early summer it has profusion of upto 20 cm long pendent panicles of fragrant, shiny snow-white, narrow flowers. Female plants produce bluish black berries, however, usually only male plants are sold in nurseries. Mid ...


	1.5 - 3m	1.5 - 3m	full sun	4 (down to -34°C)	for zone 5+6 for zone 7

Cladrastis kentukea
(yellow wood)

Yellow wood is a rare, though fully hardy tree that deserves more attention. Its origin is not clear and definite. Usually this small tree or large shrub is connected with Kentucky, USA, but many plants grow freely on limestone cliffs on China and Japan. It used to be a jewel of royal gardens ...