A Journey to Nine Islands Other / Books Accompanied by charming and accessible text, the floral centerfolds of Journey to Nine Islands invite the reader to participate in the world of the Chicago Botanic Garden—one of the nation’s most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and plant science. This remarkable volume … Contributed by amazon 08.03. 2008 11:24:04 (17267 readers) | |
Convallaria majalis - Lily of the Valley Plants / Perennials Uses: Groundcover, Fragrance, Cutting Bed; Propagation: Division, Seeds; Habit: Creeping; Light: Part Shade, Full Shade; Flower Color: White; Blooms: Spring; Width: 1 ft.; Height: 1 ft.; Fertility: Rich; Soil: Neutral, Moist; Zone: 3 - 8 … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:01:54 (17027 readers) | |
Seedheads in the Garden Other / Books Seedheads bring impact to late summer borders and linger to provide interest well into autumn and winter. They look dramatic set against a backdrop of fading flowers, associate well with grasses and native plants, and are key components of the naturalistic garden in which every phase of a plant is enjoyed … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:23:33 (10295 readers) | |
Clematis Other / Books Inspiration, Selection & Practical Guidance | Clematis are among the most showy of flowering perennials. They are surprisingly easy to cultivate in a wide range of temperate climates-there is a clematis perfect for almost every region in North America, and they come in spring and autumn blooming … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:54:13 (9799 readers) | |
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Campsis radicans 'Flava' - Yellow Trumpet Vine, Yellow Trumpet Creeper Plants / Climber Plants Plant Type: Deciduous Vine Uses: Climbing Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings, Layering, Root cuttings Habit: Climbing Light: Full Sun, Part Shade Flower Color: Yellow Blooms: Spring, Summer, Autumn Width: 3 ft.; Height: 30 - 40 ft. Fertility: Average Soil: Neutral, Moist, High, Medium Zone: 4 - 9 Attracts: … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:44:23 (43759 readers) | |
Campsis radicans 'Flamenco' - Red Trumpet Vine, Crimson Trumpet Vine Plants / Climber Plants A deciduous climbing vine that is easy to grow and an American native. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, this would be a great addition to a butterfly garden. Will cling to garden structures and will grow rampantly in full sun or partial shade. Will grow in any average soil. Prune back … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 06:25:59 (37940 readers) | |
Lavatera thuringiaca 'Barnsley' - Lavatera 'Barnsley' Plants / Perennials A very popular and valuable shrubby perennial, useful for filling a large area quickly or for giving a new garden an established look. The large silky trumpet-shaped flowers are produced for months through summer. They open white with a red eye, fading to pink. Foliage is a somewhat felted grey. Trim … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:37:00 (18539 readers) | |
Lilium 'Lovely Girl' - Oriental Lily Plants / Bulbs Exceptionally fine, fragrant lily! Jaunty white petals sporting yellow stripes and maroon spots. Blooms in midsummer. The regal splendor of Oriental lilies gives the crowning touch to your summer garden. They carry your garden through the hot summer into balmy autumn with their magnificent blooms, which … Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 12:23:01 (21247 readers) | |
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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 (27802 readers) | |
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey' - Golden Oakleaf Hydrangea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Little Honey Oakleaf Hydrangea ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. The Showiest Oakleaf Yet! Golden spring leaves, white blooms, scarlet fall foliage, and even bright … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:32:05 (26085 readers) | |
Home Gardener's Trees & Shrubs Other / Books Home Gardener s Trees & Shrubs: Selecting, planting, improving and maintaining trees and shrubs in the garden (Home Gardener s Specialist Guide) Home Gardener s Trees & Shrubs is the essential guide to selecting, planting, improving and maintaining trees and shrubs in the garden. No matter what … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2016 09:33:26 (10583 readers) | |
Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern Plants / Ferns An evergreen fern with a different mood for each season, this variety unfurls glossy copper-orange fronds in spring which then turn soft green in summer, before taking on a russet-orange hue for the season s end. Shade in consistantly moist soil. For the border or woodland garden. … Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 08:04:38 (19289 readers) | |
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Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' - Trumpet Vine Plants / Climber Plants France, 1889. Campsis x tagliabuana Madame Galen. Very floriferous hybrid with the flower size of grandiflora and hardiness of radicans. … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 06:38:51 (77682 readers) | |
Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride' - Bride Whirling Butterfly Plants / Perennials Gaura The Bride forms a mat of soft foliage that contrasts beautifully with the delicate white flowers held on long thin stems. It suits natural style plantings. This makes it a good plant for a cottage garden, informal borders or flowering ground cover. Its lax growth habit makes it particularly useful … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 14:36:25 (27025 readers) | |
Tricyrtis hirta 'Blue Wonder' - Toad Lily Plants / Perennials Toad Lilies are autumn flowering plants whose very exotic starry or bell-shaped flowers are borne on attractive arching stems. These occur in a wide range of forms usually spotted with a contrasting colour. Preferring a sheltered semi shaded site with adequate moisture they make ideal subjects for the … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 20:59:04 (33745 readers) | |
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' - Boston Ivy Plants / Climber Plants This variety of Boston ivy has shallow-lobed leaves, creating a jagged appearance. It is an excellent clinging deciduous vine which is most well-known for its amazing autumn foliage colours. Rich and intense hues of scarlet, fiery purplish red, yellow and orange light up with the onset of autumn. After … Contributed by abies 22.10. 2007 10:56:09 (53884 readers) | |
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