Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of the Blacks' - Carnation Plants / Perennials Black flowers become more popular each day. They do combine dramatically to make unusually beautiful cut flower arrangements. The strong stemmed plants are bushy and grow to 20, bearing lots of medium size, rich darkest purple, well scented blooms. Hardy in zones 5-10. Elsewhere grow as an annual. … Contributed by amazon 13.10. 2007 10:30:56 (21698 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Myrtus communis - Myrtle Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Myrtus communis or True or Greek Myrtle is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dense foliage. The 2-inch lanceolate leaves are strongly scented when crushed. Myrtles have been cultivated for centuries and their native habitat is unknown. They are hardy to 28 degrees F. In cooler regions they make an … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:12:07 (23431 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' - Monterey Cypress Plants / Conifers Lemon Scented Goldcrest Cypress Tree (Cupressus macrocarpa Gold Crest ) makes an excellent indoor or outdoor tree. It is hardy in zones 7-9 or grow indoors in a cool and sunny window. Keep the tree evenly moist, not wet or dry. You can place the living tree almost anywhere for the holidays. It looks … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:50:09 (78492 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm Plants / Herbs and Spices Heirloom - Medicinal 18-24 in. Hardy Perennial | Pleasant, lemon-scented leaves make a delightfully tasty tea, said to be calming for children and helpful for stomach upsets. In the 14th century, the French King Charles V drank this tea daily to stay healthy. Best begun in flats indoors and moved to … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 12:48:53 (17943 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Philadelphus 'Mont Blanc' - mock orange Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Mock orange is a reliable and absolutely maintenance-free shrub of old European gardens. It is popular for its snow white, scented flowers. They are single on this variety and come out profusely every year in early summer. They release a heavy fragrance that can hardly be mistaken for anything else. … Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 11:11:44 (28811 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Matricaria recutita - German Chamomile Plants / Perennials Matricaria recutita Medicinal 18-30 in. Tender Perennial/Hardy Perennial A delight for your eyes, taste buds and overall well being. Used medicinally for hundreds of years. The flower buds when dried make a tea that promotes digestion and calms nerves and stomachs. It is delicately scented and as a companion … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 11:24:56 (14117 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Viburnum 'Eskimo' - Eskimo viburnum Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Eskimo is a jewel among viburnums. It is an evergreen or semi-evergreen, compact shrub, growing slowly about 1m tall and wide. In mid-spring it makes almost spherical corymbs of pure white, lightly scented flowers. … Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:26:11 (46112 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Fraxinus ornus 'Meczek' - manna ash, flowering ash Plants / Deciduous Trees Meczek is a special variety of flowering ash with a compact, mop-shaped, round crown that does not have to be trimmed to maintain its shape. It was selected in Hungary in 1980´s. … Contributed by havlis 08.02. 2008 10:14:27 (32587 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Country Living Cottage Gardens Other / Books There’s no garden more evocative than a cottage garden, and no experts more knowledgeable about how to devise the perfect design than leading horticulture authority Toby Musgrave and the editors at Country Living. Musgrave reveals, with the help of outstanding images by award-winning photographer Jerry … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:46:32 (20238 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Success with Sun-Loving Plants Other / Books As gardeners become increasingly concerned with both drought and water conservation, plants that love the sun are an attractive option. From white flowering hawthorns to richly scented wisteria, they come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, with endless potential for producing stunning planting schemes. … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2008 21:47:30 (14104 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 (43088 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 (31826 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 (10943 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Michelia champaca - Yellow Jade Orchid Tree Plants / Other Also known as Huang Yu Lan. It is the oil of this michelia that is the essence of JOY, the world s most expensive perfume. It can grow from a trunk of 16 inch into a giant tree over 30 feet. On the tip of every branch, flowers blossom all year round with yellow-orange petals, diffusing delicate fragrance … Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 08:50:01 (30060 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Calycanthus floridus - sweetshrub,strawberry shrub, pinneapple shrub Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This easy to grow shrub has many names and all of them say something about the beautiful scent of the flowers: sweetshrub, strawberry shrub, or even pineapple shrub. That’s because of the deliciously scented flowers which smell like a blend of strawberry jam and apple juice. … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 17:09:31 (110132 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Pelargonium citrosum - Citrosa Geranium, Mosquito Plant Plants / Annuals The Mosquito Plant is a genetically engineered geranium hybrid with a unique characteristic: it repels mosquitoes! It is easily grown as a potted patio plant, and easily enjoyed for its attractive foliage and sweet lemony scent, as well as for its mosquito repelling powers. It produces a leafy, attractive, … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:14:07 (82480 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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