Achimenes Harry Williams Sun and Solomon's seal

and Solomon's seal

fine texture of the fronds serves as a perfect backdrop for hostas and other bold foliage plants

the tall flower stalk simply won't remain upright

topped in summer with branched terminal heads of mauvy-pink flowers

Achimenes Harry Williams Sun and Solomon's sealWe can think of few better woodland drought tolerant groundcovers for summer flowering than this amazing gesneriad! We have trialed a number of achimenes for winter hardiness and Achimenes 'Harry Williams' has not only survived single digits F, but has stood out from the other survivors by its incredible garden performance. Emerging in June, the fuzzy green foliage adorns short stems, topped, starting in early July with a stunning show of beautiful