Dryopteris affinis - golden male fern Plants / Ferns Golden male fern is the basic species from which the most beautiful varieties arose. The “golden” bit in the name is relevant for the midrib which is yellowish-brown but cannot influence the overall appearance of bright green colour. … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:38:09 (28324 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Intimate Garden Other / Books Visit ten spectacular examples of economically sized gardens in the U.S. and England that shows how any homeowner can create an oasis amidst the rush and tumble of a busy life. Brian Coleman shares inspiring examples of a wide variety of small gardens, and reveals just how relaxing a small retreat can … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:11:40 (12042 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Weigela florida 'Victoria' - weigela Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Weigelas are valuable garden shrubs that grow freely in almost any soil and require little maintenance. They are deciduous shrubs growing 1.5 – 2.0 tall and just a bit less wide. Leaves are ovate to oval. Bell or funnel shaped flowers come in many colours and appear at the end of spring / beginning … Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:42:28 (136201 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' - Clematis Dr.Ruppel Plants / Climber Plants Clematis is most often seen in softer shades, but Dr. Ruppel offers fans a showier choice. This is a bi-color repeat bloomer: in May and June, it displays 8-in. rose-carmine blooms with white anthers; in September, the flowers come in again, but the colors are toned down a bit. There is an old saying … Contributed by amazon 01.06. 2007 07:52:55 (23884 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Campsis grandiflora - Chinese trumpet creeper Plants / Climber Plants Probably the most eye-catching version of trumpet creepers is this Chinese one. As a fast growing vine it can soon cover walls, gazebos or fences. The flowers are large: 7-9 cm wide, salmon pink with a clear yellow throat. The buds form a raceme that blooms from July till frosts. … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:51:25 (61510 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Jasminum officinale - Poet's Jasmine Plants / Climber Plants Light: Bright light with some direct sunlight each day in eastern or western exposure. Watering: Keep soil moist as Jasmine can easily wilt. When growth slows in winter, hold back on watering a bit more. Temperature: Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum blooms best with a cool night temperature. … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:16:17 (20172 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Latin for Gardeners Other / Books Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the classical language may not be a prerequisite for tending perennials, all gardeners … Contributed by amazon 04.10. 2016 16:35:36 (10615 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Gardening with Hardy Geraniums Other / Books Hardy geraniums were the first plants to shrug off the rigours of her coastal climate and grow in Birgitte Husted Bendtsen s garden every bit as well as they did in the fertile, sheltered plots further east in Denmark. Add to this their tolerance of dogs and children, resistance to pests and diseases, … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:40:34 (16854 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer' - big-leaf hydrangea, French hydrangea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs ENDLESS SUMMER® | Attention, hydrangea lovers! Are you sick and tired of never-ending grieving upon your frost-damaged hydrangeas that only make a jungle of leaves but no blossoms? Continue reading as we have a life-altering experience for you! Two decades after its discovery in the USA there is a plant … Contributed by havlis 16.02. 2008 19:39:13 (119417 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breeches Plants / Perennials Dark green, very ornamental large leaves on an herbaceous, semi-hardy plant that grows about 3 tall and upright, with slightly less spread than height. Leaves can be quite large, with deep cuts, although there s quite a bit of difference among individual leaves. In summer, makes creamy white to slightly … Contributed by amazon 22.05. 2007 09:21:46 (36400 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Iris pseudacorus x 'Berlin Tiger' - Yellow Flag Plants / Bulbs Berlin Tiger is a tall, vigorous Iris, reaching fully 3 feet high but just about a foot wide. It loves damp and even wet soils, but once established can even tolerate short periods of drought. And if you are fortunate enough to have no boggy or poorly-draining soil, simply give this Iris a bit more … Contributed by amazon 23.05. 2007 08:26:29 (24320 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Syringa josikaea - Hungarian lilac Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Lilacs are common and reliable shrubs of our climate. So it is clear that we will not offer you something that can be seen at every corner, but speciality plants that look a bit different and bring something extraordinary to your beautiful garden. … Contributed by havlis 02.06. 2014 21:32:47 (27481 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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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 (19113 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Campsis radicans 'Stromboli' - trumpet creeper, climber Plants / Climber Plants Trumpet creepers are gorgeous things in summer gardens, on patios, or climbing up walls, gazebos or fences. They are fast and vigorous growing vines that can create a dense coverage of bright green foliage with profusion of flowers within a few years only. … Contributed by havlis 03.12. 2016 12:06:17 (21639 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Adéla' - swamp mallow, hardy hibiscus Plants / Perennials Swamp mallow has been a sought after plant over the past couple of years and its popularity is rising as new varieties keep coming in the market. … Contributed by havlis 24.08. 2016 22:48:52 (8670 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 (189645 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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