Description
This rare orchid
well-drained soils
showed up in our garden in the mid-1990s and it wasn't long before we realized we had something special
We are excited to share one of the true gems of the trillium world
'Frances Williams'
Syneilesis palmata Kikko Sabatia This rare orchidI have lusted in my heart for Syneilesis 'Kikko' after seeing a photo taken in Japan several years ago. The fuzzball like foliage expands to form a shredded umbrella like leaf atop an 18" tall stem. The veins on the leaf of Syneilesis 'Kikko' emerge creamy yellow, providing an amazing contrast before the color fades in summer. I wish I could describe the tall thin spikes of tiny grey flowers as exciting, but hey focus on the leaves. As with all