Actinidia arguta 'Issai' - mini-kiwi Plants / Fruit woods Issai is a self-fertile variety of the so-called mini-kiwi. This means that unlike the species it does not need a male and a female plant to produce fruit. Apart from tasty fruit it is a nice plant, too, with deep green leaves and scented flowers in June … Contributed by havlis 10.09. 2016 09:23:18 (23593 readers) | |
Lithops - Living Stone Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Lithops,(commonly called flowering stones or living stones ) are true mimicry plants: their shape, size and color causes them to resemble small stones in their natural surroundings. The plants blend in among the stones as a means of protection. Grazing animals which would otherwise eat them during periods … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 09:10:10 (20741 readers) | |
Abelia engleriana - Engler abelia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Engler abelia is quite a different looking shrub compared to other abelias. There are several differences: it is deciduous, it has larger flowers and is very hardy. … Contributed by havlis 10.01. 2015 11:26:27 (23315 readers) | |
Stone Primer Other / Books Stone brings a timeless elegance to interior and exterior design. Stone is both stylish and classic. It brings solid tradition to contemporary settings and adds a flair of minimalism to traditional surroundings. An elemental substance that brings beauty and permanence wherever it is used, stone is at … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 07:59:42 (9015 readers) | |
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Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Angel'® - blue holly, Meserve holly Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Blue Angel ® is a favourite female variety of blue hollies. It flowers abundantly in the spring and fruits are born in the autumn. They are bright red, shiny berries that remain on the plant until early to mid spring. It needs a male pollinator e.g. Blue Prince®. Leaves are very glossy, larger than … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:21:51 (43829 readers) | |
Campsis radicans - trumpet creeper Plants / Trees and Shrubs Campsis radicans - tree form This is the species of north-american trumpet creeper trained into a tree with a real stem. It bears terminal cymes of rich red, trumpet-shaped flowers from early summer until the first frosts. Pinnate leaves are deep green and enhance its tropical appearance. … Contributed by havlis 12.08. 2011 10:26:40 (37995 readers) | |
Coreopsis 'Ruby Port' - ticksead, thread-leaf coreopsis Plants / Perennials Thread leaf coreopsis is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a town-garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. … Contributed by havlis 01.09. 2016 21:03:46 (12866 readers) | |
Gardens Other / Books An Essay on the Human Condition | Humans have long turned to gardens—both real and imaginary—for sanctuary from the frenzy and tumult that surrounds them. Those gardens may be as far away from everyday reality as Gilgamesh’s garden of the gods or as near as our own backyard, but in their very conception … Contributed by amazon 07.06. 2008 07:36:12 (13741 readers) | |
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Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina' - cranesbill Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Cranesbill is a genus comprising of about 300 species. It is commonly used as a ground-covering perennial which can quickly form a respectable carpet. When if full bloom it offers a solid, one-colour show which in mass plantings looks stunning. Thanks to low growth it mostly finds its place under trees … Contributed by havlis 12.06. 2016 10:15:59 (16379 readers) | |
Stephanotis floribunda - Madagascar Jasmine Plants / Climber Plants The Madagascar Jasmine (Bridal Wreath) thrives with bright but indirect lighting. A bright North or East window is perfect,or any indirect light window. Also, try to provide some humidity as this plant will do better then although this is not critical for the plant s survival. The Madagascar jasmine … Contributed by amazon 18.11. 2007 11:59:13 (40123 readers) | |
The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses Other / Books This encyclopedia by a distinguished American horticulturist is the most authoritative and best-illustrated reference ever published on ornamental grasses. Rick Darke has been studying and photographing grasses in gardens and native landscapes around the world for more than 20 years, and this book includes … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 12:08:32 (13387 readers) | |
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' - liriope, border grass, lily-turf Plants / Perennials Liriope, also commonly called border grass is not actually a grass but a member of the lily family, a fact that inspires another of its common names, lilyturf. The dark green, ribbonlike foliage grows in length from 10 to 18 in (25-46 cm) and then recurves toward the ground to form rounded clumps. As … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:39:01 (162620 readers) | |
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Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology Other / Books A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:48:51 (15974 readers) | |
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' - Blue Spirea Plants / Perennials Blue Mist Caryopteris (also commonly called blue spirea or bluebeard) is a low-mounded, deciduous shrub that is valued for its aromatic foliage and late summer flowers which are said to resemble clouds of blue smoke or mist. The plants typically produce about 18-30 inches of growth per year, so total … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 08:57:17 (21594 readers) | |
Hosta 'Brim Cup' - plantain lily Plants / Perennials Plantain lilies are reliable perennials from East Russia, Korea, China, and Japan. In the wild they grow in various locations – along rocky stream-banks, in alpine meadows, as well as in not too shaded woodland. They are cultivated for their bold foliage, often variegated, and bell-shaped flowers in … Contributed by havlis 19.05. 2016 10:59:50 (16795 readers) | |
Tulipa (Darwin hybrid) 'Blushing apeldoorn' - tulip Plants / Bulbs Darwin hybrids were created by crossing formerly wild species of tulip from Central Asia (tulipa 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 … Contributed by havlis 19.05. 2016 10:53:08 (16594 readers) | |
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