Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis' - golden bell Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Viridissima species of Golden bell originates in China. Bronxensis is one of its few but truly fantastic varieties valued for very attractive semi-evergreen foliage and primrose yellow, bell-shaped flowers in early spring (April in zone 6). Leaves are soft green, glossy, narrowly lance-shaped, and heavily … Contributed by havlis 11.04. 2017 11:21:31 (406 readers) | |
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Daybreak' - flowering dogwood Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Flowering dogwood is quite an unusual shrub or small tree which draws your attention all year round: in the spring it has very showy large petal-like coloured bracts, and its leaves turn to beautiful colours early in the autumn. … Contributed by havlis 11.04. 2017 11:16:29 (340 readers) | |
Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' - Japanese aucuba Plants / Evergreen Shrubs This evergreen shrub is a commonly known favourite especially in Britain and in milder parts of humid regions of Germany and Benelux. The first specimen was brought from Japan to Europe in 1783, and has been sought after ever since for its unusual shape of foliage and beautiful variegation on some cultivars. … Contributed by havlis 11.04. 2017 11:10:47 (351 readers) | |
Amelanchier canadensis 'Glennform' - shedblow servicebe Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Glennform (RAINBOW PILLAR®) is a unique variety of shedblow serviceberry with upright, columnar growth that is suitable for small gardens and hedges. In April it produces numerous star-shaped, white, scented flowers that are followed by small, spherical berries. These are ready to be picked when their … Contributed by havlis 11.04. 2017 11:05:34 (260 readers) | |
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Magnolia denudata - Yulan magnolia Plants / Deciduous Trees Yulan magnolia is the most spectacular species among white flowering magnolias. The flowers are snow white and appear on bare branches in April. The bark is quite dark and offers a nice contrast to the flowers. … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2017 22:12:14 (368 readers) | |
Magnolia campbellii 'Lanarth' - magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Lanarth is another breathtaking rare magnolia. It belongs to campbelli group which originated in Nepal and India. Its full name is Magnolia campbellii subsp. mollicomata Lanarth. This one, however, comes from Yunnan Province in China, where it was raised from a seed in 1924 by a famous collector George … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2017 22:05:05 (305 readers) | |
Air Plants Other / Books Air Plants: Your Guide To Indoor Plants For Effective Air Plant Care And Tillandsia The care, maintenance of your air plants is found in this great title AIR PLANTS: YOUR GUIDE TO INDOOR PLANTS FOR EFFECTIVE AIR PLANTS CARE AND TILLANDSIA This Tillandsia with their blooming circle coming just once in … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2017 21:56:47 (297 readers) | |
Houseplants and How to Grow Them Other / Books Houseplants and How to Grow Them: Easy Tips to Grow Healthy, Beautiful Plants Houseplants can be a challenge when you have poor conditions (poor lighting, freezing windows in winter, humidity levels that match the Sahara Desert’s, destructive toddlers, cats that use flowerpots as a litter box, etc.) … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2017 21:48:06 (303 readers) | |
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Helleborus 'Winter Moonbeam' - Lenten rose, hellebore Plants / Perennials Winter Moonbeam is an English variety of hellebore. It is sensational in many aspects offering striking foliage, beautiful flowers, and excellent hardiness. Its leathery leaves are very large, composed of 3-6 broadly elliptic leaflets. They are deep green with silvery-grey marbling and serrated margins. … Contributed by havlis 23.01. 2017 09:14:53 (950 readers) | |
Helleborus 'SP Martha' - hellebore, Lenten rose Plants / Perennials Hellebore (Lenten rose) is not a new plant to Czech and Slovak gardens. I remember those flowering stems that surprisingly pushed through the snow in late winter and I kept asking grandma how come that a plant can flower while there is still snow on the ground. These evergreen perennials are still very … Contributed by havlis 23.01. 2017 09:09:18 (521 readers) | |
The Magical World of Moss Gardening Other / Books Moss is an extraordinary plant—it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. … Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2017 17:41:58 (376 readers) | |
Rock Gardening Other / Books Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style Rock gardening —the art of growing alpines and other miniature plants in the company of rocks in order to recreate the look of a rugged mountaintop—has been surging in popularity. Time and space constraints, chronic drought in the American West, and a trend … Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2017 17:36:59 (389 readers) | |
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Hamamelis x intermedia 'Feuerzauber' - witch hazel Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Feuerzauber is a witch hazel variety that is in English speaking countries marketed as FIRE CHARM, while a more accurate translation says ‘fire magic’ and that name really fits. When this shrub is at its blooming peak it does look like on fire. The flowers have the colour of the hottest flame of … Contributed by havlis 21.01. 2017 17:25:45 (504 readers) | |
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Barmstedt Gold' - witch hazel Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Witch hazels are unusual shrubs that offer profuse flowering at times when everything else in the garden looks dull and far from cheerful. Barmstedt Gold is a selection made by Hans Hachmann in his nursery situated in German town of the same name: Barmstedt. … Contributed by havlis 21.01. 2017 17:19:50 (492 readers) | |
Pinus cembra - Swiss Stone Pine, Arolla Pine Plants / Conifers Pine trees are superb trees which grow in a wide climate scale - from cold northern countries to hot coastal sites. They are probably most beautiful in their natural environment. … Contributed by havlis 02.01. 2017 11:22:35 (645 readers) | |
Indoor Green Other / Books Indoor Green: Living with Plants A visual ode to the transformative power of the houseplant in home décor, with practical information for arranging your own indoor green For centuries, plants have transformed interiors. Today the plant-filled home is an inspiration to every avid shelter-blog reader … Contributed by amazon 02.01. 2017 11:17:54 (465 readers) | |
