Clethra barbinervis 'Takaeda Nishiki' (Variegated Summersweet) Rare Notes: This Rose is grown

Notes:  This Rose is grown mostly for its showy red thorns but the flowers are quite attractive too

In the wild Hedychium ellipticum grows to about 1800m

White lacecap flowers

Purple pitcher like flowers

Epipactis gigantea x E

Clethra barbinervis 'Takaeda Nishiki' (Variegated Summersweet) Rare Notes: This Rose is grownFamily: Ericaceae Zone: 5 9 Natural Range: Japan Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Sun, part sun Height: 5' 10' Bloom Time: July to August Attributes: Deciduous shrub with upright, layered branching and pink, green and white variegated foliage. Pendulous clusters of lightly fragrant white flowers in summer. Notes: Originally found by Takeda Hisayoshia and his son on Shikoku Island Japan. Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot