Trachycarpus fortunei Wagnerianus Tradescantia the center of each leaf

the center of each leaf is bright

the rapidly growing Hedychium 'Daniel Weeks' can form a 3-4' wide clump of arching canes in only a couple of seasons

The foliage of deciduous types can be removed as soon as it becomes unsightly

compact plants boast attractive grey-green foliage

The clumps are topped with sturdy 30" scapes of lavender flowers in early summer

Trachycarpus fortunei Wagnerianus Tradescantia the center of each leafFor years, this wonderful palm masqueraded as Trachycarpus wagnerianus, but, as it turned out, it was botanically described from a cultivated specimen (a no no) and never known from the wild. This is simply a seed cultivar of Trachycarpus fortunei, albeit a truly fine one. In addition to proving very winter hardy, it makes a 20' tall trunk exactly like typical Trachycarpus fortunei, except the stiff round leaves are stunningly beautiful and much