Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse Centranthus maroon-pink flowers

maroon-pink flowers

Keep an eye out for seedlings

leaving the new vegetative growth

medium-green leaves emerge bordered in gold that ages to a wide creamy edge

with much more elegant foliage than the typical forms in commerce

Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse Centranthus maroon-pink flowersThis stunning sport of Boehmeria 'Glow Light' makes a dazzling specimen in light shade morning sun. When grown in rich organic soil, Boehmeria 'Solar Eclipse' can form a 2' tall x 6' wide mound in only 2 years. Each golden leaf is adorned with a central streak of dark green. Due to the unstable leaf pattern, expect some leaves to be solid gold. The pipe cleaner like tan flowers in summer are most unusual.