Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse Centranthus maroon-pink flowers

maroon-pink flowers

While the triangular green foliage on the vigorous 3' tall x 4' wide clump is similar to the species

medium green leaves are highlighted with a narrow

Chalk this one up to the "winner" category

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.