Echeveria - Blue Mexican Rose Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Echeverias are succulent type plants (similar to cactus) that are extremely easy to grow. Like cactus they prefer sun and a thorough watering when dry. The flowers are spectacular. They are native to Mexico and make easy to grow house plants. … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:24:39 (34627 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Crambe cordifolia - Giant Kale Plants / Perennials Giant Babies Breath Plant | Just as the spring perennials are finishing up in the Dry Border and the Buddleias are setting their bloom, massive leaves unfold from a huge purple rootstock. Soon, clouds of tiny white flowers appear on 8 ft stems. The effect is one of a giant baby s breath. The flowers … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:08:03 (21346 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Helleborus orientalis 'Pink Lady' - Lenten Rose Plants / Perennials This plant has been in cultivation since the Middle Ages and is a welcome sight after Christmas. Plants are hardy in zones 4 through 9 and are 8-12 inches high. They are very easy to grow and virtually trouble free! They make a great, shade groundcover! … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:07:23 (19029 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Helleborus orientalis 'Yellow Lady' - Lenten Rose Plants / Perennials Hellebores, also known as Lenten or Christmas Roses, are unusual perennial plants in that they bloom in late winter. They are one of the first perennials to bloom. The leathery leaves are evergreen and the single flowers are about 3 across. The flowering period can be up to 3 months. Hellebores prefer … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:03:52 (17882 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Many uses for groundcovers (5) - Deciduous shrubs Plants / Deciduous ShrubsCornus canadensis Cornus canadensis is a creeping species that does not exceed 20 cm. in height. Its leaves display an exceptionally beautiful shape and are bright green in colour. Like almost all members of this genus, the slightly arched veins in its leaves are easily visible. … Contributed by pph 11.04. 2007 20:47:30 (6680 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Pachypodium Lamerei - Madagascar Palm Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants The Madagascar Palm is native to the island of Madagascar. Also known as Madagascar palms. The deep green leaves are long with a glossy look to them. The trunk is smooth grayish silver. Spines are in clusters of three and are sharp and strong. The flowers are white with yellow in the center. … Contributed by amazon 18.11. 2007 12:05:37 (24897 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Iris 'English Charm' - Bearded Iris Plants / Bulbs (B. Blyth 1990) M & RBL 34 Clean white standards are heavily veined with peach-apricot on this iris. The falls are more solid peach, but have a nice edge of white on each petal. Parentage: (Love Chant x Festive Skirt) X Cameo Wine … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 09:35:12 (15607 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Narcissus 'Lancaster' - Daffodil Plants / Bulbs The blooms of Daffodil Lancaster are absolutely gorgeous with three vivid colors around the petite cup. Starting with green at the base, yellow in the middle and orange outlining the rim. Excellent cut flower, deer resistant and perfect for naturalizing. These daffodils are known for outstanding growth … Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 11:48:06 (23537 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Malus 'Royalty' - crab apple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This crab apple is a beautiful small tree with excellent flowering in the spring. The flowers are deep pink to bright purple and are followed by non-edible dark purple small fruits. The leaves are small-ish as opposed to real apple, shiny, deep purple throughout the season. … Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:07:43 (51254 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Paeonia suffruticosa - tree peony Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Tree peonies are beautiful, woody shrubs. Unlike the perennial type, these make woody branches that slowly form a low, mounding shrub. Flowers are large, often double or full, of all possible colours – white, cream, yellow, orange, various shades of pink, purple and red, even violet. Leaves are deeply … Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 11:07:35 (218227 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Choosing and Using Climbing Plants Other / Books Climbers are some of the most versatile plants, but are often overlooked. This book shows gardeners easy ways to use climbers to enhance color schemes, hide walls or fences, and accent entryways. It covers the basics of pruning and propagation and discusses edible and flowering varieties. 80 color photographs … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2008 14:46:58 (17000 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - soft shield fern Plants / Ferns This fern brings softness to your shady garden. The fronds are very decorative, composed of many, tiny leaflets forming a lacy-like, glossy leaves of bright green colour. They are evergreen. Though they are very hardy and can withstand heavy frosts evergreen we suggest cutting off all leaves in spring … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:49:16 (31116 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Malus COCCINELLA® 'Courtarou' - crab apple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Coccinella® is a relatively new variety of crab apple. It is protected as a registered trademark and its features speak for itself. The flowers are pale to rich purple, with tints of red rather than pink as on ornamental cherries. Moreover, this selection has burgundy leaves and dark red branches for … Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 08:54:23 (28966 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Lilium 'Boogie Woogie' - Oriental-Trumpet Lily Plants / Bulbs Yellow with a soft pink edge These new Exclusive Orient and Trumpet Lily varieties are in a class by themselves and are a hybridizer s perfect cross between the exotic Orientals and regal Trumpet Lily varieties. They are sometimes referred to as Orientpets. … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:52:07 (27969 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Dendrocalamus membranaceus - May Sang Bamboo Plants / Grass, Grasses A 50 tall clumping bamboo from Burma with straight culms. It develops 4 diameter canes that are bright green with green leaves. Can tolerate some cold to 34 F. It is ideally grown in full sun in warm zones with high humidity. A beautiful lowlands species noted for its very smooth straight erect lower … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 09:55:12 (24400 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' - lilac Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Lilacs are famous shrubs with showy flowers from May to June. Rich and dense upright panicles of tiny, fragrant flowers last for 3-4 weeks. Sensation is a variety with a perfect name. Its individual flowers are deep purple to violet with rich, white margins = an eye-catcher even for those who consider … Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:15:44 (67712 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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