Amelanchier lamarckii - muchovník lamarckov Plants / Deciduous Shrubs A very beautiful, small, North American bush or tree that is attractive in all seasons, even in winter when its spreading crown of fine shoots makes a satisfying, dense, shrubby shape. In March the branches erupt with a froth of delicate star-shaped white flowers in lax conical heads, just as the coppery … Contributed by abies 21.11. 2007 11:49:59 (33025 readers) | |
x Cornus 'Rutgan®' - STELLAR PINK® dogwood Plants / Deciduous Shrubs STELLAR PINK® | Stellar Pink® is another beautiful cross coming from hybridization of flowering dogwood and Japanese dogwood. It was the answer to the so-called dogwood decline in the USA caused by the anthracnose epidemic in the last decades of 20th century. This variety, same as a number of others, … Contributed by havlis 19.02. 2008 08:45:03 (56630 readers) | |
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 (119508 readers) | |
Magnolia 'Goldstar' - Goldstar magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Another rare magnolia is this cross between magnolia acuminata var. subcordata “Miss Honeybee” and magnolia stellata. It gained flower shape fro stellata and colour from acuminate. Goldstar has medium sized flowers with 14 narrow petals, very similar to star-shaped magnolias. The colour is a delicate … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:41:39 (46782 readers) | |
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Euphorbia obesa - Baseball Plant Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Euphorbia obesa is a peculiar, almost ball shaped dwarf succulent plant that resembles a stone. It can grow to 8 in height with a diameter of 4. It is a single-stemmed, unbranched, firm-bodied plant. The stem is usually 8-angled and grooved. Younger plants have a rounded sea urchin-like shape. The rotund … Contributed by amazon 30.06. 2007 10:27:22 (29293 readers) | |
Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' - Rose of Sharon Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Diana has large, pure white blossoms without the purple eye, so typical for hibiscus. This makes it a very elegant flowering shrub that is popular in Californian style where masses of green leaves come first and then attractive flowers, preferable of one colour. And white remains the top favourite. … Contributed by havlis 20.02. 2008 09:17:04 (30960 readers) | |
Magnolia 'Butterflies' - cucumber magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Another unique jewel among magnolias is this yellow flowering hybrid. It is a cross between m.denudata and m.acuminata (cucumber magnolia). It was raised by Phil Savage in Michigan, USA, in 1988 and patented three years later. … Contributed by havlis 19.02. 2008 08:30:51 (31813 readers) | |
Musa basjoo 'Sakhaline' - Japanese banana Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Another striking feature of exotic-like gardens in our climate (zone 6) are leaves of banana trees. This selection “Sakhaline” is fully hardy and was named by the largest Russian island in the North Pacific, where its origin is. Though this island is in the same climatic zone as for example China, … Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 08:48:12 (37704 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Sempervivum arachnoideum - Houseleeks Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Sempervivum are succulent, rosette forming plants belonging to the Crassulaceae family. They are commonly known as Hens & Chicks, Houseleeks or Hen and Chickens. The main attraction of these plants is their colourful rosettes of leaves. These range from bright yellow, through various shades of green, … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2007 04:52:20 (19931 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' - sweetgum Plants / Deciduous Trees Sweet gums are highly ornamental trees or shrubs which have been on top of the popularity list for centuries. These come from North America from where they spread to nearly whole world: from colder parts of temperate regions to southern countries where summer temperatures easily reach 40°C. Their give-away … Contributed by havlis 19.10. 2016 11:11:12 (13276 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina' - saucer magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Alexandrina is a very popular variety of saucer magnolia. Thanks to the rich colour of outer petals it is rated commercially best-selling saucer magnolia. The flowers are upto 10 cm across, white inside, flushed deep pink and purple outside, with a lovely fragrance. … Contributed by havlis 08.04. 2008 08:30:10 (56351 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hippophae rhamnoides - sea buckthorn Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Sea buckthorn is getting more and more attention as a healthy type of fruit of high medicinal value. Some gardeners may not like its and broomy appearance, while others may welcome its wild and rampant image. … Contributed by havlis 13.10. 2016 15:26:26 (15393 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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x Cornus 'KN30-8' VENUS® - dogwood Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This dogwood comes from an interspecific hybridization of Japanese dogwood and cornus nuttallii. Dr. Elwin R.Orton from the Rutgers University of New Jersey, USA was the man behind this work that began in 1983 and 20 years later he was able to have his superb plant patented under patent number PP16309. … Contributed by havlis 20.02. 2008 09:27:18 (54911 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia 'Atlas' - magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Hybridizing and crossing brings new and better varieties of magnolias that have features never seen before. Mark Jury from New Zealand continues this work that was started in 1960´s by his late father Felix. ´Atlas´ is one of his fantastic results, a cross between Magnolia Mark Jury and Magnolia x … Contributed by havlis 20.02. 2008 09:12:39 (40364 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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 (85087 readers) Match on Article's text | |
THE DAYLILY - A plant for all climates Plants / PerennialsIt is not surprising that daylilies have become so popular. They are amongst the most beautiful flowering plants, bloom prolifically over a long period and come in an enormous range of spectacular colours. … Contributed by eurocallis 14.09. 2006 18:07:11 (11425 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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