by Heather Vince | Feb 3, 2026 | What's in Bloom
This mid-winter blooming shrub is not only beautiful but it serves as an early food source for beneficial pollinators. A favourite among winter visitors to the Garden–people and pollinators–we look forward to the day this stunning, deciduous shrub...
by Heather Vince | Jul 13, 2025 | What's in Bloom
This towering wildflower perennial is a crucial larval food source and habitat for the endangered Monarch butterfly. The Asclepias speciosa, ‘Showy milkweed’ is a native, late-spring to late-summer bloomer. Standing between 1 – 1.5 metre tall,...
by Heather Vince | May 12, 2025 | What's in Bloom
The Great camas wildflower is not only captivating, it’s an important food source too. Camassia leichtlinii, is a captivating perennial wildflower that supports a rich diversity of pollinators. The Great camas can be found in moist lowland meadows, slopes on...
by Heather Vince | Mar 31, 2025 | What's in Bloom
The woodland beauty with a dreadful name. Pulmonaria officinalis, an early spring bloomer, is a wonderful woodland perennial with flowers that begin as a pink hue and transition to deep blue as it matures. Despite its delicate blossoms and beauty, its broad and hairy...
by Heather Vince | Nov 30, 2024 | What's in Bloom
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree), is a broadleaf, evergreen shrub in the Ericacea family, the same family as Heathers and Rhododendrons. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. It can also be grown as a small tree, usually to a height of 15’. The...
by Heather Vince | Sep 20, 2024 | What's in Bloom
Anemone hupehensis (Japanese Anemone) grows up to 4′ high and 3′ wide. This is a great flower for cutting and prefers full sun to partial shade. It likes reasonably moist soil and is deer-resistant. The graceful flowers gently sway in the breeze and will...
