africanum Very similar to C. hederifolium but with larger, coarser leaves and larger, vertically
ascending flowers in autumn. Needs some protection in cold areas. True stock grown in isolation.
Rarely offered FS/1st $5.00
coum Dark flowers/dark leaves A new vigorous strain released by us with dark leaves and
flowers. Most have semi-double flowers, which flatten out rather than reflex making them look like
Mexican sombreros! FS/1st $5.00
coum Marked leaves/white flowers Leaves closer to heart-shaped and boldly marked in silver. A
good form originating from the once famous Tinneys Nursery. FS/1st $5.00
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coum Plain leaf/white flowers As above but flowers are clean snowy-white with a dark pink
"nose". Very Few FS/1st $4.00 |
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coum "Silver Leaf Strain" A stunning selection guaranteed to satisfy the most discerning gardener. Bone har
dy, large pink flowers in winter and silver leaves, some with a deep green edge or central "Xmas tree" markings. FS $4.00 |
coum SL "Red Robin" A superb selection from a few years ago. Contrasting darkest glowing
pink flowers over silver leaves with a faint green ribbon around the edge. Only a few - limit of 1 per
customer. FS/1st $7.00
coum "Kusnetzovii" This is a very even, dark-leaved form from the Czech Republic, given to us
by the late Essie Huxley. Originally collected in the Crimea and given species' ranking by Russian
botanists its present status remains indeterminate. Limit of 1 per customer. FS/1st $5.00
coum forma albissimum Very recently discovered pure white form lacking the dark basal blotch
of all previous introductions. Round, unmarked, dark green leaves and large flowers. From Israel
and the Golan Heights. Limit of 1 per order FS/1st $10.00
coum ssp caucasicum The most eastern variant of C. coum and a most distinct race. Originally
sent from Moscow Botanic Garden and labelled from Abschasica. Overall, these plants throw
larger pointier flowers and have heart shaped, boldly patterned leaves. FS $5.00
