
Geophyte \jee-uh-fahyt\ A perennial plant which is able to overwinter by means of an underground storage organ such as a bulb, rhizome or corm, for example bluebells.
Variegated /ˈvɛːrɪgeɪtɪd/ A term used to describe differences in colouration of leaves, stems and sometimes in flowers. Variegation is usually a combination of green, yellow and white and is the result of some cells having less green pigment (chlorophyll). With less chlorophyll they are less vigouress and do not cope well with shade or semi-shade.…