Copper shield fern 'Brilliance' is a superb
vivid red stems and twigs
dry winds and roots should be protected in winter with mulch
and in full sun the foliage may scorch
This variegated hydrangea with lovely white flowers looks stunning when grown against dark backgrounds
Ceratostigma griffithii | Griffith's plumbago - 20cm, 3lt New Arrivals Copper shield fern 'Brilliance' isbroadly ovate, dark green leaves with purple red margins and short hairs, burgundy red in autumn. An abundance of small, 5 pettal, sky blue flowers bloom in late summer and autumn. Ceratostigma griffithii is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers light, semi fertile, well drained soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. A Mediterranean climate plant that grows well in coastal areas.