Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse New Guinea The leaves are heavily spotted

The leaves are heavily spotted gold

who introduced it in 1972

Lobelia 'Compliment Deep Red' has large

Musa 'Mekong Giant' is a seedling selection made by our friend Brian Williams

Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse New Guinea The leaves are heavily spottedThis 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.