Available mid to late May
f you're looking for a plant for dry shade, this spring-blooming variety is the perfect choice. 'Rigoletto' has flowers with deep rose red sepals, orange centers, and creamy white spurs. Bright green, lance-shaped leaves are lightly spotted with coppery red, but is not as heavily flecked as other varieties, such as 'Pretty in Pink'. A naturally occurring cross between E. acuminatum and E. fangii discovered by Mikinori Ogisu. This variety is listed as hardy to zone 5 but it is likely to be hardier.
- Height: 35-40 cm (14-16 in)
- Spread: 45-50 cm (18-20 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-8
- Sun or Shade: part to full shade
- Bloom Time: early spring
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: shades of rose red
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
Specials
New for 2023
Spring Opening and Garden Art Show
The first day of the 2024 garden season is Saturday, April 27th. This year we will continue with our regular hours of Wednesday to Sunday. Please note that during our Bloomfest Garden Art Show from July 20 to July 28 we are open every day.
We will be updating our website over the coming months and will also be posting on Facebook and Instagram about the exciting new plants for 2024.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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