The Midweek Program
Online
"Scratching the Surface of Variegation"
Mark Weathington and Evan Villani, Director and Research Technician, respectively
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
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Stripy leaves, creamy edges, yellow splashes, and speckles galore — variegated plants have a way of stealing the spotlight. But have you ever wondered how those patterns happen? In this week’s Midweek Program, our Research Technician Evan and Director Mark will dig into the science behind foliar variegation and reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface (quite literally).
This isn’t just a science lesson — it’s a gardener’s guide to understanding and working with variegated plants. We’ll unpack the fascinating biology behind those stripes, spots, and splotches, and along the way, we’ll talk about how to propagate variegated plants without losing their flair, how to handle reversion when it rears its decidedly unremarkable head, and how to make the most of these showstoppers in your garden.
Whether you’re a science-minded gardener or just here for the pretty leaves, this program will leave you seeing spots (and stripes and splotches) in the best possible way.
Joining the Online Presentation
Visit the URL below to join the program: https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/ In case there are any last-minute changes, please check your e-mail for any updates.Video
Midweek presentations are recorded and posted to the JC Raulston Arboretum's YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for updates.- Cost
- Free.
- Registration
- Register online at https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/. You will be sent an email with instructions on how to join us online if you register before the program begins. If you register once it's started, you'll be taken directly to the online program.
- Location
- Online (see instructions above).
- Questions
- Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.