Prunus campanulata 'Okame' - flowering cherry Plants / Deciduous Trees This uncommon flowering cherry comes from Taiwan. It is a small tree, well branched even without trimming, with neony pink flowers with yellow stamens. Ideal for japanese style gardens, or anywhere to highlight its surroundings with the splash of early spring colour. … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 20:54:32 (38025 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Pieris japonica 'Katsura' - lily of the valley Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Lily of the valley shrub is an attractive evergreen shrub with handsome flowers and striking red new leaves. Vase-shaped flowers are pink and hang on pink stamens in slightly pendent, long racemes. “Katsura” is the darkest variety with deep burgundy red new leaves, which turn to dark green in summer. … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:13:51 (43250 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Anemone hupehensis var.japonica Plants / Perennials Bressingham Glow is a later variety of anemone. It is true to its name because anemos (from Greek) means wind - probably because this type flowers in the season of autumn winds. It has 60-80 cm long stalks with ox-daisy-like deep pink semi-double flowers with bright yellow centres. It starts blooming … Contributed by havlis 23.10. 2007 14:02:03 (20199 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Rosa 'Red Masterpiece' - rose Plants / Roses Red Masterpiece is a Hybrid Tea (long, narrow high-center buds on long stems) type rose. The hefty fragrance and profusion of dark crimson blooms make it excellent for arrangements. The bush is a medium to tall grower, and is resistant to black spot and mildew. Roses prefer a sunny location with rich, … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:44:16 (39943 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Prunus cerasus 'Burlat' - sweet cherry tree Plants / Fruit woods Burlat is an early variety of sweet cherries. The fruit is vivid to dark red, mid-sized or large, very sweet and juicy, with medium firm flesh. As it is very precocious it is not vermicular. … Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:39:46 (163132 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cypripedium acaule - Stemless Lady's Slipper Plants / Perennials Pink Lady Slipper Orchids grow best in an acid soil, high in organic matter. However, in some areas they can be found growing in sandy soils. It is advisable to purchase a soil pH tester or kit to make sure the pH is between 3.5 and 5.0 before planting the pips. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:51:17 (17198 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' - dwarf Japanese pieris Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Little Heath is a dwarf variety of pieris. It is a neat little shrub with short, elongated, pointed leaves of mid green colour with white margins. New leaves emerge orange to copper red. It grows very slowly and forms a compact shrub without pruning. It likes moist, slightly acidic soil. Once established … Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:35:24 (55552 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prunus laurocerasus 'Novita' - cherry laurel Plants / Evergreen Shrubs “Novita” is a new sensation among cherry laurels. Eventually there is a hardy variety which has benefits of the formerly more tender ones: it grows fast and big, has large leaves of a nice colour, and of course if fully hardy! The leaves are 10-15 cm long, obovate, very glossy, soft green when young … Contributed by havlis 08.11. 2007 10:31:38 (85270 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Prunus 'Accolade' - flowering cherry Plants / Deciduous Trees This flowering cherry is a cross between prunus sargentii and prunus subhirtella. It has profusion of pale pink, semi-double flowers which open from deep pink buds in mid spring. Leaves are dark green, to 10 cm long. It forms an irregular, wide crown, ideal as a specimen. It does not need much maintenance, … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 20:50:08 (70070 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Liquidambar orientalis - Oriental sweet gum Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Oriental sweet gum is a beautiful, slow growing shrub or a small tree from SW Asia. It bears attractive, deeply cut leaves that are fresh green from spring until late summer, and turning rich yellow in neutral soil or orange and red in highly acidic soil in autumn. Each lobe is decorated with a pair … Contributed by havlis 24.10. 2017 12:36:31 (34661 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Chionanthus virginicus - fringe treefringe tree, old man´s beard Plants / Trees and Shrubs Fringe tree is a very rare and beautiful small shrub or small tree. In early summer it has profusion of upto 20 cm long pendent panicles of fragrant, shiny snow-white, narrow flowers, turning to bluish black berries. Mid to deep green opposite leaves are elliptic and glossy. Fringe tree grows slowly, … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 07:08:21 (22454 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' - cherry laurel Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Rotundifolia is one of the most popular cherry laurels in Great Britain, Belenux, and southern Europe. It has mid green to dark green, widely ovate leaves as opposed to most cherry laurels whose leaves are more narrow and elongated and usually very dark. It makes a neat, compact habit because new shoots … Contributed by havlis 06.07. 2012 11:06:20 (47914 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' - aukuba japonská Plants / Evergreen Shrubs This evergreen shrub is a commonly known favourite especially in Britain. The first specimen was brought to Europe in 1783, and has been sought after ever since for its beautifully varigated/golden-spotted leaves. Should the top leaves be damaged after winter, just get rid of them in the spring, or cut … Contributed by havlis 29.10. 2007 08:11:20 (152175 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Azalea japonica - japanese azalea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Japanese azaleas enhance every flowering spring garden. They are an ideal choice for evergreen compositions; they can be easily pruned to reach a shape you like. We offer shrubby forms, cones and half standards. There are plenty of colours to choose from – shades of red, pink, purple or violet, and … Contributed by havlis 08.04. 2008 08:46:53 (51681 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Picea abies 'Wills Zwerg' - dwarf Norway spruce Plants / Conifers Another lovely piece for miniature lovers is this dwarf spruce. It grows slowly, compact and dense to it mature height of 3m only after a few decades. … Contributed by havlis 12.03. 2008 10:42:47 (31824 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy' - Sweetgum Plants / Deciduous Trees Burgundy sweetgum is a rare variety prized for its richly coloured autumn leaves and corky furrowed bark. The leaves are typically sweetgum-lobed, star-shaped with 5 tips, deciduous, mid green in summer, and rich carmine and dark burgundy red in autumn. Coloured leaves remain on the tree for a considerable … Contributed by havlis 24.10. 2017 12:42:15 (190382 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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