#rhizomatous

Plant of the Day

Friday 13 December 2024

Growing in the shade of the tropical-style foliage plants of the Sunken Garden of Great Dixter, Sussex, was the rhizomatous perennial Begonia 'Little Brother Montgomery'. Though not hardy this cane-type begonia thrives when shielded from direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch and ideally in a temperature range between 15-22°C (58-72°F).

xGlokohleria ‘Rosea’

Exhibited at the 2016 Gesneriad Society Convention, Wilmington, DE

Grown by Raymond Ruger

Plant of the Day

Thursday 1 January 2026

Happy New Year!

Coming from southern Africa, Tulbaghia violacea (society garlic, pink agapanthus, wild garlic, sweet garlic) will flower from late summer into early autumn. This is a rhizomatous perennial which grows well in moderately fertile, well-drained, loamy soil needing a dry mulch in colder areas.

Plant of the Day

Sunday 1 February 2026

The evergreen rhizomatous perennial, Selaginella vogelii (spike moss) grows naturally in the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. It is found on the forest floor, in moist, shaded, and high-humidity habitats. Conditions need to replicate these environments with bright, indirect light, avoiding scorch from direct sunlight. The substrate needs to be a well-drained, humus-rich mix which needs to be consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity (70% or higher) is crucial for this species, making it a good specimen for terrariums, bottle gardens, or humid glasshouses.

Plant of the Day

Thursday 13 March 2025

In a front garden this Viola odorata (sweet violet, English violet, florist's violet, garden violet, March violet) was flourishing in the shade of a deciduous shrub. This native, rhizomatous perennial forms a loose mat of heart-shaped leaves with fragrant violet or white flowers in late winter and early spring. This plant can be considered invasive in some situations.

Plant of the Day

Saturday 26 April 2025

The flowering, deciduous shrub Rubus spectabilis (salmonberry, showy-flowered bramble) may look attractive but it is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. The plant is not banned from sale but in some places it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild. It spreads successfully underground via rhizomatous stems creating dense thickets.

Plant of the Day

Tuesday 24 December 2024

In some parts of the U.K. Musa basjoo (Japanese hardy banana) is hardy but benefits from winter protection. It can reach 4m in height with a fertile, moist soil. The root-rhizomes are hardy so shoots can be grown from the ground each year if frosted but if the trunk is protected it gets larger. All manner of protection can be used including fleece or straw.