Malus mellia florens (Flowering Apple) with Caterpillar and Butterfly, Reproduction from Erucarum Ortus (1717), GoGardenNow Exclusive

Malus mellia florens (Flowering Apple) with Caterpillar and Butterfly, Reproduction from Erucarum Ortus (1717), GoGardenNow ExclusiveThis reproduction portrays Malus mellia florens, the flowering apple tree, its blossoms unfurling in soft shades of pink, fading to white. The composition includes not only the apples buds, leaves, and branch but also the full cycle of insect life, a green caterpillar crawling among the foliage, a chrysalis at rest, and a butterfly with delicate patterned wings. This plate, originally published in Johannes Goedaerts Erucarum Ortus (1717), captures

with flower clusters that can span up to 9 inches across—blanketing the plant like a berry-colored cloud from late summer into fall

and luminous play of light capture the serene beauty of a summer’s day

- Carefully assembled in the USA with globally sourced parts

Ample water is required when planted in full sun

it adds a warm

propagating/grafting knife

Hang it today to greet guests with the warmth of southern charm and centuries-old tradition

Field Madder (Sherardia arvensis)

mat-forming habit

with its pale pink blossoms and fresh green foliage

Pratia pedunculata ‘County Park’ is a ground cover that humbles grander plants with its low stature but bold personality

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