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Hibiscus coccineus

Hibiscus coccineus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan, known for its majestic presence. The plant has large, palmate, rough leaves: when young, they take on a pinkish color, while, once mature, they become dark green. The long stems and petioles also show reddish tones that add warmth to the foliage. The peculiarity of this species are its enormous, solitary red flowers, composed of five petals, which emerge spectacularly and attract attention.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun
• Flowering: August - September
• Height in moist soil: 150–200 cm

This plant does well in moist soil and direct sun, producing spectacular blooms that add vibrant color to gardens.

Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern)

Osmunda regalis, known as the Royal Fern, is nicknamed the "queen of ferns". Belonging to a very ancient genus dating back to the Tertiary Era, it is a protected plant throughout Italy. Its imposing fronds can reach up to 2 meters in length , making the plant decidedly showy.

• In spring, the leaves take on a light green color, while in autumn they turn yellow.
• At the apex of the fronds there are sporangia, grouped in structures similar to panicles, which once ripe take on a rusty colour.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: April - June
• Height in moist soil: 50–200 cm

Osmunda regalis thrives in moist soil and adapts well to different light conditions, offering an element of great charm and antiquity to the garden with its imposing structure and seasonal color cycle.

GLADSTONYAN

(Richardson – 1897)
Explore the timeless sophistication of Gladstoniana, a unique variety that combines elegance and strength. With its large, pure white star-shaped flowers and the delicate scent that accompanies them, this plant is a perfect choice for enhancing gardens and green spaces. Its vigorous growth ensures a long-lasting, lush presence.

Characteristics :

• Extraordinary Flowers : Star-shaped petals, pure and brilliant white.
• Delicate Fragrance : A natural and pleasant aroma to make every room unique.
• Vigorous Growth : Robust plant, ideal for lush gardens and landscapes.

Give your garden a touch of classic elegance with Gladstoniana, a variety that has continued to enchant botany enthusiasts and nature lovers since 1897.

HERMINE

(Latour-Marliac - 1888)
The Hermine variety, introduced in 1888, enchants with its refined simplicity and timeless charm. With medium-sized, tulip-shaped, pure white flowers, this plant is perfect for bringing elegance and harmony to any garden. The delicate scent of its flowers adds a touch of naturalness and sensory beauty.

Characteristics :

• Unique Shape : Tulip-shaped flowers, natural and harmonious design.
• Immaculate Color : Pure white for a touch of class in any green space.
• Delicate Fragrance : A light and pleasant aroma that enriches the experience.

Bring the elegance of Hermine into your garden, an iconic plant that has continued to enhance landscapes and environments with its distinctive beauty since 1888.

PERRY'S ORANGE SUNSET

(Slocum - 1996)
Perry's Orange Sunset is a spectacular water lily that captures attention with its large, cup-shaped, scented and highly emergent flowers. The petals, an intense dark pink-orange color at the base and tinged with salmon towards the tips, recall the colors of a breathtaking sunset, as the name suggests. The leaves, in reddish and light green shades streaked with yellow, complete the unique decorative effect. This re-flowering variety is perfect for enriching your aquatic garden with color and elegance.

Characteristics :

• Extraordinary Flowers : Large, fragrant and very emergent, with petals that shade from dark pink-orange to salmon.
• Suggestive Colors : A mix of shades that evoke the colors of the sunset.
• Ornamental Leaves : Reddish and light green, embellished with yellow streaks for a unique touch.
• Exceptional Repeat Flowering : It flowers abundantly throughout the season, ensuring a garden that is always alive and colourful.

With Perry's Orange Sunset, transform your pond or water garden into an explosion of colors and scents, perfect for those seeking refinement and originality.

INDIANA

(Latour-Marliac - 1912)
Indiana is a collectible water lily of rare beauty, characterized by large star-shaped flowers with pointed petals and a very particular copper color streaked with red. Its color becomes even more intense with a sunny exposure, creating a unique and suggestive chromatic effect. The rounded leaves have a bronzed green on the upper side and a spectacular bronzed pink shade marbled with purple on the lower side. With a slow growth and a flowering that continues until September, Indiana is ideal for exclusive water gardens.

Characteristics :

• Unique Flowers : Large, star-shaped, with pointed petals and a copper color streaked with red, which intensifies in the sun.
• Ornamental Leaves : Bronze green above and bronze pink marbled with purple below, for a distinctive decorative touch.
• Long-lasting Flowering : Blooms until September, ensuring beauty for much of the year.
• Slow Growing : Perfect for collectors and fine water gardens.

With Indiana, enrich your pond with an exclusive and fascinating water lily, capable of transforming any environment into a natural masterpiece.

LILY PONSE

(Slocum - 1993)
Lily Pons is a refined and unique water lily, famous for its large spherical flowers with a delicate uniform light lilac pink color. The exceptionally double flowers have up to 150 elongated petals, giving them a rich and luxurious appearance. Lightly scented, this variety adds a touch of elegance and serenity to any water garden, despite its moderate flowering.

Characteristics :

• Extraordinary Flowers : Large, very double, with up to 150 light lilac pink petals.
• Spherical Shape : A unique and sophisticated floral structure.
• Lightly Scented : A delicate aroma that enriches the atmosphere of the garden.
• Suitable for Elegant Ponds : Perfect for aquatic spaces that aim for refinement and harmony.

With Lily Pons, bring into your water garden a water lily that embodies timeless beauty and a touch of discreet luxury.

VENUS

(Latour-Marliac - 1910)
Venusta is a refined and charming water lily, famous for its large flowers with elongated petals. Their delicate candy pink color becomes more intense at the base, creating a harmonious and sophisticated chromatic effect. This variety, with its elegant presence, is ideal for enhancing ponds and water gardens with a touch of natural grace.

Characteristics :

• Elegant Flowers : Large, with elongated petals and a harmonious candy pink that intensifies at the base.
• Refined Chromatism : Delicate and uniform color for a serene and sophisticated visual impact.
• Suitable for Decorative Ponds : Perfect for enriching bodies of water of any size.
• Historical Tradition : A variety introduced by Latour-Marliac, a symbol of timeless beauty.

With Venusta, give your water garden a water lily that combines refinement and delicate colors, ideal for creating an elegant and serene atmosphere.

Created by Manlio Calvisi, it has milky white flowers and glaucous leaves.

Double, peony-like flowers, cream in color tinged with pink at the tips of the petals.

KISS OF FIRE

(Swindells - 1983)
Kiss of Fire is a lively and refined water lily, known for its abundant medium-sized cup-shaped flowers. The delicate light red petals blend harmoniously into white towards the tips, while the color intensifies in the center of the flower, creating an attractive contrast. The bronze-green leaves add an additional decorative touch to this repeat-flowering variety, ideal for ponds and water gardens.

Characteristics :

• Elegant Flowers : Cup-shaped, medium-sized, with light red petals tinged with white.
• Fascinating Chromatism : Deeper color in the center of the flower, for a dynamic visual effect.
• Ornamental Leaves : Bronze green, perfect for enhancing the decorative aspect of the pond.
• High Repeat Flowering: It flowers abundantly throughout the season.

With Kiss of Fire, transform your water garden into a place of elegance and liveliness, adding color and sophistication.

“EXQUISITE” SMELL
(Latour-Marliac – 1880)

Odorata “Exquisita” is a water lily with an unmistakable character, which conquers thanks to its enormous, double and delicately scented star-shaped flowers. The intense carmine red petals fade towards white tips, giving life to a chromatic contrast of great visual impact. A true floral work of art by Latour-Marliac, ideal for those who love varieties with a historic and timeless charm.

Characteristics:

• Huge, star-shaped flowers : Large, showy corollas, for a spectacular effect above the water level.
• Double Petals : An abundance of carmine red petals with white tips, which enhance the chromatic contrast.
• Delicate Fragrance : A light aroma envelops the pond, making each bloom even more pleasant.
• Historical Origin : Created by Latour-Marliac in 1880, it embodies the charm and tradition of a bygone era.

Choose Odorata “Exquisita” to make your water garden a true gallery of beauty, where intense colors and centuries-old history meet in a combination of elegance and spectacle.

CAREX REPARIA

Rustic Aquatic Plant for Phytoremediation and Flooded Banks

Carex Riparia is a rustic perennial herbaceous plant, perfect for decorating and protecting banks and ponds. Its linear, light green, downward-facing leaves form large tufts, creating a natural and ornamental effect. The spike-shaped inflorescences add a further decorative touch. Used for phytoremediation, this plant is ideal for consolidating banks subject to periodic flooding, contributing to the stability and health of the aquatic environment.

Characteristics :

• Ornamental Leaves : Linear, light green and downwards facing, forming sturdy tufts.
• Spike Inflorescences : Elegant and discreet, they add a decorative detail.
• Phytoremediation and Stabilization : Excellent for improving water quality and consolidating flooded banks.
• Hardiness : Resistant and suitable for harsh climates.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Depth and Height :
  • Vegetation above water : 90-120 cm.
  • Depth under water : 2-5 cm.
• Flowering period : From April to May.

With Carex Riparia, enrich your aquatic garden with a plant that combines beauty, resistance and functionality, ideal for creating a harmonious and sustainable environment.

ELEOCHARIS PALUSTRIS

Eleocharis palustris is a pretty marsh plant, perfect for adding a natural and delicate touch to the edges of your body of water. Its cylindrical, erect and spongy stems, wrapped at the base by a brown sheath, end with a small brownish spikelet that appears during the summer season.

Main Features

• Elegant Marsh Grass : Thin stems, soft in appearance but resistant, ideal for creating movement and plays of light near the water.
• Brown Spikelet : Small inflorescence that blooms from April (IV) to September (IX), adding a light touch of color.
• Vertical Habit : Perfect for giving momentum and verticality to humid areas of the garden.
• Ideal for Full Sun : It grows vigorously and maintains a healthy, compact appearance if placed in well-lit areas.

Cultivation Information

• Flowering : From April (IV) to September (IX).
• Vegetation height : 40-60 cm above water level.
• Planting depth : 2-5 cm below water level.

Choose Eleocharis palustris to give a fresh and natural look to your body of water: a versatile and refined plant, capable of enriching the garden with its discreet grace and the delicate touch of its brown spikelets.

MT. SHASTA

(Slocum – 1993)
Mt. Shasta is an exceptional variety that combines size, beauty, and constant reblooming. Its large, star-shaped white flowers are adorned with long, narrow, and impressively sized petals, making it an ideal choice for those who want elegance and presence in their garden. Its ability to rebloom multiple times throughout the season makes it a stunning, long-lasting addition.

Characteristics :

• Impressive Flowers : Large and star-shaped, with a bright white that captures attention.
• Elegant Petals : Long and thin, they give a refined and distinctive look.
• Constant Re-Blooming : It blooms repeatedly, giving continuous beauty over time.

With Mt. Shasta, add a variety to your garden that does not go unnoticed, perfect for enhancing green spaces with refinement and originality.