Aucuba japonica Shugetsu Argentina vase-shaped specimen hosta came from

vase-shaped specimen hosta came from the breeding program of Dr

visitors spot this bright coneflower from 100 paces

the leaves will not be affected by division

starting for us in late March

It is easily raised from seed

Aucuba japonica Shugetsu Argentina vase-shaped specimen hosta came fromAucuba japonica 'Shugetsu' (translated as 'New Year') is one of the most unusual Japanese aucuba selections we've grown. Almost certainly a tetraploid, Aucuba 'Shugetsu' shares many traits with tet daylilies abnormally thick stems and foliage. The tree trunk like stalk supports a 6' tall, vase shape plant that's narrow at the base and widens slightly toward the tip. The 9" long evergreen leaves are very dark green with a wide golden central pattern