while its leaves usually persist beyond most other deciduous trees to create some late Autumn interest

A compact but dense herbaceous perennial with bushy

slender burgundy stems and small white flowers

Storing water is a great feature of this variety of Sempervivum

used as specimen plants in garden containers

Polystichum 'Proliferum' Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae' while its leaves usually persistPolystichum Setiferum Proliferum, also commonly known as the Mother Sheild Fern, is an evergreen, outdoor fern plant. Small, green fronds grow along stems which emerge upright, eventually unfurling and autumning into beautiful arches. The Mother Shield Fern will grow best in moist, well drained soil and it will thrive best in a shady or partially shady environment. They are excellent plants for adding colour and texture to partially sunny or shady