Beesia (Ranunculaceae)

calthifolia

A rare evergreen close relative of Actaea, from mountainous forests in China. Forming dense clumps of cordate glossy and leathery leaves, embossed with highlighted white/pale venation, all colouring up through the winter months. Bearing upright spikes to 30cm tall of starry white flowers for several months from April and sporadically through the summer. Best grown in a well drained 'woodsy' soil in full to part shade.