Plant Highlights
April
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Woodwardia radicans
European chain fern
Highlight Month:
April
Nativity:
Southern Europe
Growth Habit:
This fern has long, arching fronds. Where the tip of the frond touches the ground, it may form a new plant that roots into the ground.
Growing Requirements:
Chain fern needs moist soil, partial shade and can withstand mild frosts.
Features:
In this photo, the frond is just unfurling.
Where at Lotusland:
Throughout the Fern Garden and also in the Japanese Garden near the waterfall.
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Mackaya bella
forest bell bush
Highlight Month:
April
Nativity:
South Africa
Growth Habit:
This flowering shrub grows as an upright multi-stemmed bush 6 to 8 feet tall. It has glossy dark green leaves and tubular pale violet flowers.
Growing Requirements:
Grows in dense shade with regular water. It is hardy to about 20 degrees.
Features:
The flowers appear in spring on arching stems. Very good for the shade garden.
Where at Lotusland:
Insectary Garden
