- Ideal for a cool, semi shaded to fully shaded spot
- Particularly under large trees and shrubs
- Sprays of flowers are wonderful for cutting
- Will tolerate dry conditions over the summer, as long as the site is cool and shady
A winter-flowering staple in the cottage garden, Orientalis produces large clusters of saucer-shaped flowers with white, pink, green, mauve or smoky purple flowers. The large leathery, evergreen leaves persist throughout the year but should be cut back when flowers and new foliage emerge.