Limited Edition Heirloom Crotons

Thought to have been hybridized in 1870’s France, and widely grown in 1960’s Florida, this limited edition Croton has broad oval yellow leaves with orange venation. As it develops the leaves turn maroon with copper veining.

Thin narrow leaf with twists and turns mostly red, orange and yellow. Compact grower.

A large, broad semi oak leaf mostly yellow and white turning pink as it matures. Similar to Rubens.

Broad green leaves, a sun lover with yellow then vivid crimson venation. Often overlooked because of its simple oval leaves in strong, direct daylong sun however, this Croton develops distinctive colorful veining that makes it a bold standout.

Described in a gardening dictionary, London 1885, this variegated, Ilex holly like leaf with green and-gray creamy white. This variety tends to “sport” the alternative genetic variations of butter yellow and green ‘Tamara,’ and the delicate ivory white ‘Lucia’ varieties. This is one of the rare heirloom crotons that has a leathery surface texture.

Named for the creator of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, this croton has very long slender leaves with red petioles—in Sun midrib and veining becomes yellow; in shade, midrib and veining are more inclined to be an ivory white. Sometimes mistaken for Weismanii but without the thumb-like notch.

Thomas Edison’s employee and friend, Robert Halgrim introduced this exquisite Croton whose trident, oakleaf shape leaves are apple green with creamy white midrib soon turning shocking pink, then dark eggplant purple with the hot pink venation.

Described by Dr. Brown, “New growth green with a few yellow spots. The green turns a dark red, nearly black and the yellow a crimson shade.” Its 1920’s and 30’s Miami Hybridizer Henry Coppinger liked it best of all his introductions.

Referenced in Dreer’s (of Philadelphia) 1917 Garden Calendar, this Croton ‘s beautiful gently bow-curved leaves with undulate margins make this striking macaroon yellow fish bone and green variety a sensation. Rich creamy yellow veining and midrib against cypress green background.

An unhurried grower that loves the Sun! Spear shape leaves turn canary yellow and green. Very slowly green turns a dark raisin colour; yellow deepens to tangerine, and the areas of colour shrink to the midrib and black edges and shades the leaf margin.

First reference was hand-written in an 1882 garden calendar, by 1960 this was one of the most widely grown Crotons in Florida. Classic long straight leaves with bright yellow midrib and veining. In sun, leaves tend to turn fully yellow.

Almond shape leaf shape with slightly undulating edges. Pastel shading and soft muted coloring so characteristic of Mr. Aubrey Christian’s seems to begin at the base and blush to the fore, then steadily permeate and extend forward. Mature leaves exhibit unusual dark veining – purple-pink. Overall, a wonderful selection for a partly shady spot with a big hole to fill.

Developed in Northern Italy in the 1970’s specifically to maintain its color when grown indoors. When grown outdoors the broad almond shape leaf—similar to Petra—colors-up a gorgeous orange-red vermillion.

Unlike regular Eburneum, this pink variety is more circular and concave with ivory and rosy-pink/fuchsia purple. Reverse side of leaves are splotched plum colour.

Found in Polynesia, this cultivar was brought back and introduced into Great Britain in 1874. Mainly short green leaves turned under like a ram’s horn. On many leaves the rib and veins turn yellow especially when exposed to gentle sun. Sadly, these cultivars are no longer produced commercially.

Spear shape light green leaf with pale white blotching and light pink along the midrib, the veins and pink edging the leaf along its margins. Mature leaves turn pink, then very dark pink.

Variegated, Ilex holly like leaf with buttery yellow and green. Tends to “sport” the alternative genetic variations of creamy white and green ‘Andrew’ or Eburneum,’ and the delicate ivory white ‘Lucia.’

Found in the South Seas around 1868, and named for John Gould Veitch, from the esteemed British nursery of Veitch and Sons. Has long, linear thick leaves. Wide creamy yellow spine, ribbing and margins that turn rosy pink.

A wide, oak leaf shaped leaf. Wide yellow or white midrib and venation. One of the best ivory white and green cultivars. Will grow thick and full with regular pruning. Not unusual for them to produce leaves measuring 10 inches or more.

Extra-large, slightly kite shaped broad leaf. Slight crinkling around the edges. Substantial yellow and orange marbling. Old leaves turn very dark with bright red midrib.

Bright yellow and green oak and strap leaves on the same plant. This is a “Sport” of the regular ‘Duke of Windsor.’

Broad, almond shape leaves somewhat bigger, and more kite shaped than those of the orange-red Petra. Admired for its very bright, cheerful ripe banana yellow colour. Happy in full sun or shade.