Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' - blueblos, California lilac Plants / Evergreen Shrubs This charming shrub is called blueblossom or California lilac. It has nothing to do with lilacs though. The flowers are absolutely amazing, not violet, not pale, just unbeatable sky blue. They are formed in rounded, terminal cymes and come out in early June and usually last for about a month. That is … Contributed by havlis 16.02. 2008 19:28:30 (85314 readers) | |
Tulipa 'Blushing Apeldoorn' - tulip Plants / Bulbs Darwin hybrids were created by crossing formerly wild species of tulip from Central Asia (t.fosteriana). The result being huge flowers with almost regular pyramid shape before they open, brilliant colours, and tall, sturdy stems – excellent for cutting. Moreover, they can stand a little neglect if … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:40:39 (27464 readers) | |
The Plant Doctor Other / Books A Practical Guide to Having a Healthy Garden | Every spring, plant lovers around the world are faced with life-or-death questions such as: Will it be petunias or pansies? Marigolds or morning glories? Do I dare plant azaleas in the shade? Although most of us still rely on friends or dumb luck to figure … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:50:09 (15800 readers) | |
Herbaceous Perennial Plants Other / Books A Treatise on Their Identification, Culture, and Garden Attributes | Allan Armitage has a well-deserved reputation for serving up solid information with precision and humor. Now based in Georgia, Armitage began his gardening career in Montreal. Thus, he knows a lot about what happens to plants in both … Contributed by amazon 14.05. 2007 09:33:14 (12605 readers) | |
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Lilies Other / Books Beautiful, easy-to-grow cultivars. | For centuries, adventurous botanists risked their lives to gather exquisite specimens from remote, perilous locations. Fortunes were spent shipping the lilies back to royalty and collectors who treasured them. Lilies gained a reputation with gardeners for being difficult … Contributed by amazon 26.04. 2007 14:48:08 (8188 readers) | |
Cattleya Angel Love 'Pinky' - Cattleya Orchid Plant Plants / Perennials Angel Love Pinky HCC/AOS. Elegant clusters of mauve-pink with cream colored lip blushed with a darker mauve-pink. Flowers held high above the foliage on compact plants. Light fragrance. The plant is 4-6 tall and growing in a 4 pot. Cattleyas (cat-LAY-a) - Cattleyas have earned the reputation as the Queen … Contributed by amazon 26.06. 2007 13:00:25 (24612 readers) | |
Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives Other / Books Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart, have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly … Contributed by amazon 07.06. 2008 07:30:10 (11999 readers) | |
Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower CMM1000 Garden care / Garden Mechanization While mowing the lawn may never be considered a recreational activity, this rear bag mower from Black & Decker makes the chore as close to fun as it will ever get. With its 24-volt battery, which delivers 5-horsepower gas equivalent at peak torque, this cordless electric mower represents the top … Contributed by amazon 25.03. 2007 19:34:24 (25316 readers) | |
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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 (26081 readers) | |
Western Garden Book Other / Books Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking 8th edition of the bible of Western gardening. With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings--500 of them new--it s THE essential book for gardeners … Contributed by amazon 27.02. 2007 16:35:45 (19236 readers) | |
New Complete Guide to Gardening Other / Books If you re in the market for an all-around garden guide to get you primed for the planting season, this beautiful, well-organized book will meet all your needs. The cover s floral effusion will brighten your coffee table, and inside you ll find what you need to get started or to grow in your gardening. … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2006 11:20:09 (13415 readers) | |
A Book of Blue Flowers Other / Books Perhaps the most uncommon color among plants, blue echoes the sky and adds a welcome accent to any garden. Greatly sought after by plant breeders, blues from pale lavender to powder blue add depth and tranquility to the gardener s palette. Noting that blue flowers are more common in high-altitude meadows … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:55:27 (17000 readers) | |
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Azalea japonica 'Snow' - Japanese azalea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Japanese azaleas are very popular features of our gardens. In their home climate they grow to relatively substantial shrubs, as opposed to limited sizes in our continental, dry climate. Azaleas are very floriferous, maintenance-free shrubs that bloom from end April until end May. Snow is a pure white … Contributed by havlis 08.04. 2008 08:51:37 (33700 readers) | |
Hippeastrum 'Lady Jane' - Amaryllis Plants / Bulbs Amaryllis Lady Jane Apricot rose with a faint stripe of white. Holland s finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breathtaking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Blooms over 8 across. … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:52:15 (41797 readers) | |
The Plant Finder Other / Books The Right Plants for Every Garden | The Plant Finder will be useful to the many thousands of garden and landscape professionals wanting a comprehensive reference. But it will also be a complete resource for the amateur gardener who makes a big investment in new plants every year, constantly changing … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:41:50 (14167 readers) | |
The Colorado Gardener's Companion Other / Books An Insider s Guide to Gardening in the Centennial State (Gardening Series) | Detailed, easy-to-understand information about the ins and outs of gardening in Colorado, from a Colorado master gardener, with advice from state gardening writers, horticulturists, and other local experts. … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:40:30 (16243 readers) | |
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