Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia' - Creeping Fig Plants / Climber Plants Tiny deep green leaves are deeply lobed. Not only is the individual leaf considerably smaller than the normal Creeping Fig, but each dimpled leaf is deeply lobed as if was a tiny oak leaf. More clumping than vining in habit, this is the choice for the sophisticated terrarium or living topiary. It is … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:41:43 (36935 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Authentic Garden Other / Books Five Principles for Cultivating A Sense of Place| What makes a garden authentic? For American gardeners, this question can be vexing. Because America is a comparatively young nation, it hasn t had much time to develop an indigenous garden style. Gardeners have tended to turn to other national traditions—such … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:41:31 (13337 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hibiscus syriacus 'Satin Violet' - Violet Satin Hibiscus Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Family: Malvaceae (Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) Wow! The richest, deepest color we ve ever seen in Althea! Big single, deeply saturated red-violet flowers cover this hardy, strong growing plant from July to September. Hybridized by Claude Bellion of Minier Nurseries. … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:29:19 (29565 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Inward Garden Other / Books Creating a Place of Beauty and Meaning | Julie Moir Messervy has written a classic garden book. Deeply literate and beautifully written, The Inward Garden gives the reader a process for designing one s dream garden. Based on garden archtypes: the sea, the cave, the harbor, the promitory, the island, … Contributed by amazon 03.07. 2007 09:55:56 (17914 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' - Hardy Geranium Plants / Perennials Hardy Geranium cinereum Ballerina Family: Geraniaceae Origin: The species is native to the central Pyrenees. Award-winning compact variety with slightly ruffled, cupped flowers. The iced-pink, heart-shaped petals are intricately patterned with very dark-maroon veining which converges into an eye. Small … Contributed by amazon 27.03. 2008 17:31:50 (26259 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Harmony' - oakleaf hydrangea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Oakleaf hydrangea comes from southeastern USA. It is an attractive mound-forming shrub with oak-like, deeply cut leaves of bright green colour turning purple-bronze in autumn. The flowers of Harmony variety appear at the beginning of summer. They come out in heavy panicles of pure white, double flowers … Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:09:09 (31364 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Quercus palustris 'Swamp Pygmy' - dwarf pin oak Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This pin oak has a great name, so true to what it really is = a slow growing dwarf suitable for even the smallest of gardens where it can easily be used as an attractive specimen. It has extremely deeply lobed leaves, 15-17 long, that are deep green and glossy during the season. Its main feature are … Contributed by havlis 10.11. 2007 18:25:33 (25212 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 (217986 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Aconitum napellus - monkshood Plants / Perennials Monkshood is a showy perennial flowering in summer. The flowers are indigo blue, formed in erect racemes on stems that can be 1.5 tall. Individual flowers open up from July and continue as the stems grow taller until end August. Leaves are deeply lobed, almost dissected, mid green, very ornamental. A … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:23:34 (74138 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Paeonia tenuifolia - Fern Leaf Peony Plants / Perennials The herbaceous Peony has been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years. Considering the beauty of the flower and the longevity of the plants, it s no wonder why they have long been a perennial favorite. Peony clumps may survive for up to as long as 50 years, so it is advisable to prepare the site … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 10:11:04 (15262 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - Bear's Breeches Plants / Perennials Acanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel : Large, Handsome Leaves Sport Gold in Spring, White in Summer A stylish new look for the classic favorite Bear s Breeches, Tasmanian Angel begins spring with new leaves of dark blue-green edged and freckled in gold. As the weather warms, the gold turns to yellow, then … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 10:40:58 (38408 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tropaeolum peregrinum - Canary Bird Vine Plants / Climber Plants Apart from common nasturtiums, there is a group of related Tropaeolum species which all make lovely garden plants. Most popular of these is the Canary creeper, an extraordinary climber with deeply divided palm-shaped leaves and heavily fringed blooms that peep from among the foliage. It is not fully … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 11:30:51 (19289 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Acer palmatum 'Atrolineare' - Japanese Maple Plants / Trees and Shrubs Small, slow, narrow tree whose deeply divided leaves appear string-like. New growth is purple-red. Autumn colors are usually a good yellow. Growth habit is upright, opposed to the dome topped cultivars Red Pigmy and Villa Taranto. Exquisite and unique form of the Japanese Maple. … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 10:53:11 (34682 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ginkgo biloba - maidenhair tree Plants / Conifers Maidenhair tree is probably one of the oldest species on Earth. It was here some 180 million years ago … obviously it was the time when the Dead Sea was still ill. Its extreme tolerance of various conditions made it survive to our time. One tree can live as long as 2000 years. … Contributed by havlis 12.03. 2008 10:37:07 (36725 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' - japanese maple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend to let it form its own shape. … Contributed by havlis 28.08. 2012 11:33:57 (20175 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer palmatum 'Beni Shichi Henge' - Japanese maple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend letting it form its own shape. … Contributed by havlis 23.10. 2017 15:52:53 (19018 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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