Beesia
Beesia deltophylla
SKU
05002
A gently-spreading evergreen groundcover from the Dan Hinkley Collection with exceptionally shiny, green to gunmetal blue, heart-shaped leaves. The foliage creates a handsome backdrop for the pretty star-shaped spring flowers. This fuss-free filler thrives in dappled shade, perfect for a narrow bed, tree understory or woodland garden.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | BEEZ-ee-uh del-toh-FIL-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Sweet Flag (Acorus); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Fern (Athyrium); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Snakeroot (Cimicifuga) |
Thrives in enriched, humusy, moist, well-drained soils with dappled or bright shade. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, prefers evenly moist soil, but tolerates dry shade in cooler regions. Clip spent flower stems in late summer. Prune old foliage in early spring to rejuvenate.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8
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