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Family: Hydrangaceae ; (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. …
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Trees for Gardens, Orchards, and Permaculture Are you wondering which productive trees to plant in your garden? Or are you planning a forest garden? Perhaps you are planting an orchard but want a greater diversity of useful trees than is typical? Or you’d like to know what unusual fruit trees you can …
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This first significant book on the subject covers more than 100 beautiful, garden-worthy species and dozens of hybrids. Salvias are growing in popularity because of their diversity of fragrance, bloom, habit, and color, and many add drought tolerance and disease resistance to their ornamental qualities. …
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Lemon Wave A wild psychedelic, variable blend of yellow, cream, white and green variegated foliage. Rivals the best of the variegated Hosta on the market. Mauve flowers. FIRST CHOICE AWARD 99. …
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Masja Bigleaf Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Masja | Family: Hydrangaceae | (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) | Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental …
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Ornamental grasses are among the most versatile and sophisticated of garden plants. Planted as single specimens in beds or on the terrace in a container, grasses are striking focal points. …
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Harlequin Bigleaf Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Harlequin ; Family: Hydrangaceae ; (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding …
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A Color Encyclopedia | This photo gallery of the best maples for garden use is a complement both to Maples of the World and to J. D. Vertrees s Japanese Maples, since more than a third of the book is devoted to Acer palmatum, including many new and unusual cultivars. The photographs, taken in locations …
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Bromeliads include several thousand species and a bewildering number of hybrids and cultivars. Remarkable for the diversity of their striking foliage and distinctive forms, many also produce brilliant inflorescences in glowing colors. They are highly desirable, low-maintenance indoor plants, and in subtropical …
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Dendrobium is an enormous orchid genus of more than 1000 species native to south Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Oceania. They are highly popular among orchid growers for their beauty and diversity. This study by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of …
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The Complete Guide | Clematis have been cultivated in gardens for more than four centuries, their enduring appeal being owed to the rich diversity of color, foliage type, size, and habitat that they offer. This comprehensive guide is all one needs to make the most of the versatility and charm of this …
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Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany | Few people are aware of the great diversity of resin-producing plants or the remarkable roles resins play for plants and people. Resins evolved millions of years ago to defend plants against their enemies, as recorded by fossil resins like amber, and humans …
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Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide | This authoritative book provides the first comprehensive coverage of the popular and varied genus Buddleja. Buddlejas are wonderful garden plants whose tolerance of drought, many soil conditions, and common pests ensures them a place in every garden. …
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Clivias are classed among the most desirable of all connoisseur plants, offering not only spectacular flowers but also interesting variations in both leaf variegation and plant form. Despite their reputation as specialist plants, however, clivias are surprisingly easy to grow and tolerant of abuse. Koopowitz …
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Succulents and rock garden plants have become popular for their ease of cultivation, diversity of form, and striking colors. Their natural drought tolerance makes them especially useful for gardens in arid climates and water-conserving gardens. …
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Richly enshrouded in legend and superstition, valued for a wide variety of uses and prized by gardeners, hollies have always been part of our lives and gardens. Now they are enjoying a peak of popularity as gardeners wake up to their huge diversity of form, foliage and fruit, marvel at their adaptability, …
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