The Classic Cattleyas Other / Books In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:50:54 (13489 readers) | |
Cercis siliquastrum - Judas Tree Plants / Deciduous Trees The most extravagant flowering small tree we know. Simply drips with rose-pink flowers from every conceivable point along the branches and trunk, then gives an encore by producing a mass of purple pods in the Autumn. Frost hardy tree. Prefers sun. … Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 09:02:07 (36266 readers) | |
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' - English Lavender Plants / Perennials Munstead Lavender is early blooming and fragrant. The plants are compact. Grows 12-18 inches high. Plant 18 inches apart. Hardy in zones 5-9. … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:43:50 (40150 readers) | |
Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady' - English Lavender Plants / Perennials Lavender is a perennial evergreen shrub with narrow, silver, needlelike leaves on bushy plant up to 10 inches tall. The lavender-blue flowers appear in summer and stretch up about 6 inches higher. … Contributed by amazon 14.06. 2007 09:05:01 (19954 readers) | |
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Clematis 'General Sikorsky' - Clematis General Sikorsky Plants / Climber Plants This profuse bloomer produces huge 6-8 in diameter, dark lavender flowers with a tint of red in the center. Blooms from June to September. Flowers primarily from the previous year s stems in early summer, but there is also a second flush later in the summer on the new growth. To 8-10 tall. This winner … Contributed by amazon 01.06. 2007 07:47:38 (18524 readers) | |
Clematis 'Ramona' - Clematis Plants / Climber Plants Large, clear-blue flowers accent this climbing vine. Blooms July through September. It is hardy in zones 4-9. There is an old saying with Clematis; Tops in the sun and feet in the shade. In other words the vine blooms best in the sun and benefits from a cluster of small plants, planted around the base … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:10:59 (15445 readers) | |
Clematis 'General Sikorsky' - Clematis Vine Plants / Climber Plants This profuse bloomer produces huge 6-8 in diameter, dark lavender flowers with a tint of red in the center. Blooms from June to September. Flowers primarily from the previous year s stems in early summer, but there is also a second flush later in the summer on the new growth. To 8-10 tall. This winner … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 08:30:53 (11490 readers) | |
Clematis paniculata - Clematis Sweet Autumn Plants / Climber Plants The beautiful sweet autumn clematis is a vigorous semievergreen (or deciduous) vine than can climb up to 30 feet. The compound leaves are glossy and deep green. The star shaped white flowers are about an inch and a quarter across and sweetly fragrant. They are borne in numerous branching panicles from … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:18:30 (21106 readers) | |
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Clematis tangutica - Golden Clematis, Old Man's Beard Plants / Climber Plants Masses of buttercup yellow lantern-shaped flowers adorn this late summer bloomer. It is excellent for trellis or naturalizing. This is a very easy to grow and hardy clematis. There is an old saying with Clematis; Tops in the sun and feet in the shade. In other words the vine blooms best in the sun and … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 08:46:19 (19325 readers) | |
Clematis 'Ernest Markham' - Clematis Earnest Markham Plants / Climber Plants A very popular cultivar of Clematis in America and abroad. Ernest Markham has cheery magenta flowers from midsummer to mid autumn. Best grown and shown in full sun except in warmest climates. There is an old saying with Clematis; Tops in the sun and feet in the shade. In other words the vine blooms best … Contributed by amazon 01.06. 2007 08:00:24 (22015 readers) | |
Clematis 'Jackmanii' - Jackman Clematis Plants / Climber Plants Large flowered climber blooming in mid and late summer bears abundant single, velvety dark purple flowers 3-4inch across with greenish brown anthers. Height 10 ft spread 3 ft. This is the most popular Clematis vine in the world and one of the easiest to grow. There is an old saying with Clematis; Tops … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:05:57 (19045 readers) | |
Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' - Clematis Dr.Ruppel Plants / Climber Plants Clematis is most often seen in softer shades, but Dr. Ruppel offers fans a showier choice. This is a bi-color repeat bloomer: in May and June, it displays 8-in. rose-carmine blooms with white anthers; in September, the flowers come in again, but the colors are toned down a bit. There is an old saying … Contributed by amazon 01.06. 2007 07:52:55 (24069 readers) | |
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Creative Vegetable Gardening Other / Books Working from the belief that a vegetable garden, whatever its size, can be as beautiful as a conventional garden of flowers and shrubs, this colorful guide shows how to apply the principles of good design to a kitchen plot. Find out how to use the vibrant texture, colors, and forms of vegetables, herbs, … Contributed by amazon 27.05. 2008 11:14:12 (14495 readers) | |
Anaphalis margaritacea - Pearly Everlasting Plants / Perennials luffy White Color Lasts for Months! Clusters of small, airy white blooms with yellow centers are fabulous for drying! The unsung hero of many a beautiful bouquet and centerpiece, Pearly Everlasting is a miniature treasure in the garden and vase. A member of the Daisy family, its tiny, fluffy blooms of … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:47:35 (16052 readers) | |
Gardening with Heirloom Seeds Other / Books Tried-And-True Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables for a New Generation | Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summer s crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. They re living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 08:49:28 (15975 readers) | |
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 (33284 readers) | |
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