Diplazium hachijoense Barbara Joe Calopogon discovered by plantsman Hans Hansen

discovered by plantsman Hans Hansen

salmon-pink flowers (RHS 13C)

the foliage doesn't retain the dark purple trait in late summer

The triangular-shaped foliage is also larger than our earlier introduction Asarum 'Mercury'

The tiny green iris-like foliage emerges in late winter

Diplazium hachijoense Barbara Joe Calopogon discovered by plantsman Hans HansenDiplazium hachijoense 'Barbara Joe' is a is 2021 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of another little known Asian fern (China, Japan, Korea from 1,500' 5,500' elevation), with a unique look that has stood out as distinct and easy to grow in our trials. Not only is it distinct in appearance, but it's also distinct genetically being an apogamous (self gratifying) triploid. Our plants, shared by fern guru, Judith Jones, trace back originally to a Japanese