Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse Centranthus leaving the new vegetative growth

leaving the new vegetative growth

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

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medium-green leaves emerge bordered in gold that ages to a wide creamy edge

maroon-pink flowers

Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse Centranthus leaving the new vegetative growthThis 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.