New Blooms Nursery Wax Bells
Best vibrant bloomer for adding cheerful color to gardens.
This perennial offers a unique aesthetic for shade gardens with its large, sycamore-like leaves and late-season bell flowers. It's a deer-resistant, low-maintenance choice that thrives in moist, well-drained soil, providing a shrub-like presence and naturalizing beautifully in woodland settings.
$16.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, architectural plants for their shade garden.
- Homeowners with challenging shady spots needing an attractive, low-light solution.
- Busy gardeners desiring beautiful, resilient plants without constant upkeep.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with alkaline or dry soil who prefer not to amend extensively.
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate impact from newly planted perennials.
- Gardeners with predominantly sunny yards or limited deep shade options.
Key Specs
Bloom Color
Buttery yellow; Grow in panicles
Bloom Period
Late summer to early fall
Genus & Species
Kirengeshoma palmata
Mature Height
24-48 inches
Mature Spread
24-30 inches
Plant Spacing
24-28 inches
Planting Depth
At crown level (base of the plant)
Planting Time
Spring or early summer planting
Soil Type
Prefers moist soil with good drainage, can grow under a tree canopy
Sun Exposure
Morning sun to full shade
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