Chanticleer: Asian Woods & Bulb Lawn

A series on Chanticleer in Wayne, PA

Chanticleer’s Asian Woods is full of ruffled Primula, miniature Hosta, yellow Fairybells, and other woodland plants in the springtime.

Asian Woods

Chanticleer in the spring is a flood of every nice thing, but I think that the Asian Woods and the surrounding areas are my favorite. After a trip down the hill from the Gravel Garden and around the Pond, you come to a little woodland paradise full of color and cool shade. As I wrote twelve years ago:

“It is worthwhile to take your time walking through Chanticleer's Asian Woods. You never know what you will come upon next! For their complete plant list for this garden, see Chanticleer's Plant Lists: Asian Woods.”

Primula sieboldii is the primrose for dry shade gardens. It is native to east Asia. This form has ruffled flowers in addition to the typical ruffled leaves.