Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious' - apple tree Plants / Fruit woods Golden Delicious is a favourite apple brand. It comes from the USA, 1890. The fruit is sweet, juicy and crisp, of golden yellow to greeny-yellow colour. Its size is dependent on soil fertility. The fruit can be very large. … Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:29:41 (33351 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Great Flowering Landscape Trees Other / Books Devoted entirely to the flowering trees most recommended for home and urban landscapes, this handy encyclopedia discusses the basics—horticultural terms, botanic names, hardiness zones, and native versus exotic species—as well as each tree’s unique characteristics, such as height, spread, flower … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 08:06:19 (14047 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Betula pendula 'Youngii' - European weeping white birch Plants / Deciduous Shrubs European white birch is an attractive tree which, however, in its basic form is not suitable for small-sized gardens. But, we have a selection for you that is excellent for every garden or even a tiny spot at your doorway. It is a weeping white birch, called ´Youngii´. It is commonly 2-3m tall, and … Contributed by havlis 15.11. 2007 16:41:25 (29026 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Beyond the Camellia Belt Other / Books Breeding, Propagating, and Growing Cold-Hardy Camellias | Gardeners seeking to adorn landscapes in more northerly climates with delicate camellia blossoms will learn how to in this comprehensive guide. Following a brief history of the genus Camellia and the breeding process which has enabled strains … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:42:39 (10938 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Rosa 'Dark Red' - rose Plants / Roses Dark Red is a patio/polyantha rose (the botanists are in disagreement as far as naming the groups). It has double flowers of velvet-like deep red colour. These roses are low maintenance but still breathtaking, low, cluster-flowered shrubs. They bloom from end spring in several phases until the frosts. … Contributed by havlis 04.08. 2008 11:52:05 (224863 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wisteria floribunda 'Violacea Plena' - Japanese wisteria Plants / Climber Plants Vioalcea Plena is a magnificent variety of Japanese wisteria. This climber bears 30-40 cm long racemes of double, deep violet, scented flowers that make this plant a fantastic show-stopper when in full bloom. In English-speaking countries it is often sold under another name: Black Dragon (and Yea Koku … Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:38:35 (43427 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wisteria floribunda 'Violacea Plena' - Japanese wisteria Plants / Climber Plants Vioalcea Plena is a magnificent variety of Japanese wisteria. This climber bears 30-40 cm long racemes of double, deep violet, scented flowers that make this plant a fantastic show-stopper when in full bloom. In English-speaking countries it is often sold under another name: Black Dragon (and Yea Koku … Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:19:45 (31916 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bonsai Tree Care Other / Books Bonsai Tree Care: What You May Not Know About Bonsai Trees Everybody has heard of the Bonsai tree but very few people know anything about the history of the miniature shrub or where the tradition came from. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2016 20:00:59 (10577 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Climbers and Wall Shrubs Other / Books Instant Reference to More Than 250 Plants | Create a vertical garden, whether you have a tiny patio or a larger plot, with this highly practical, richly illustrated reference. If you long for climbing plants to mask unsightly buildings, to mark garden boundaries, or strictly for aesthetic reasons--roses … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:54:55 (11067 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' - sycamore Plants / Deciduous Trees Men usually get mad when women describe colours with expressions like salmon pink, peachy red etc. Well, men, get ready for another hit below the belt: we have a tree whose leaves are SHRIMP pink. Not familiar with that colour? Go to the nearest restaurant and have a prawn-cocktail to see what the fuss … Contributed by havlis 25.01. 2008 10:34:14 (44131 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' - flowering curran Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Flowering currant is one of the most beautiful and easy-to-grow plants with early spring flowering. The flowers are formed in short, pending racemes. Their colour is bright pinkish-red and they come out gradually for about 3 weeks as the racemes grow. Deciduous leaves are palmate, lobed, mid green and … Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:26:34 (39030 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Balcony & Container Plants Other / Books Garden lovers who have limited growing space can still embellish their surroundings with attractive flowers and greenery and this book shows them how. Plants that are especially suitable for growing in tubs, boxes, and hanging planters are profiled in alphabetical order and beautifully illustrated with … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 09:11:45 (15668 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Azalea 'Arneson Gem' - deciduous azalea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Knapp Hill rhododendron | Deciduous azaleas are probably the most striking flowering shrubs. Their colours are vivid and bright, and often have the shades that not many rhododendrons can offer. They need full sun. “Arneson Gem” is a true jewel. Its reddish buds open to soft golden-yellow flowers … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 21:00:07 (52497 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' - European elder Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Aren’t the breeders krafty, I often say to myself. Take European elder, for instance. This omnipresent shrub grows anywhere, without any maintenance and the more you prune it the thicker it gets. Well, what a promising start for cultivation, someone said. And here we are! So forget this common weed … Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:19:05 (25531 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Rosa 'Mundi' - shrub rose Plants / Roses A sport from Officinalis and an equally good shrub but with crimson flowers, striped with white. A very showy plant, giving a wonderful effect in the garden. Will form a very good low hedge. Non-repeating. … Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:51:32 (28229 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Aronia melanocarpa - black chokeberry Plants / Deciduous Trees Recently, less known fruit trees and shrubs are becoming more and more popular mainly thanks to their original taste as well as positive impact on our health. Black chokeberry is one of them. It is in the same rosaceae family as the service tree and its fruit is similar, too. The lustrous fruits are … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 16:51:14 (67747 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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