Hibiscus syriacus 'Satin Violet' - Violet Satin Hibiscus Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Family: Malvaceae (Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) Wow! The richest, deepest color we ve ever seen in Althea! Big single, deeply saturated red-violet flowers cover this hardy, strong growing plant from July to September. Hybridized by Claude Bellion of Minier Nurseries. … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:29:19 (29463 readers) | |
Ochna serrulata - Mickey Mouse Plant Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants The Mickey Mouse Plant, Ochna serrulata, is a well known garden shrub that grows to about 9 feet high. Originally a native of southern Africa, Ochna has small, single yellow flowers that bloom in late spring to summer. A useful garden plant, in cooler regions it can also be grown as a patio plant, outside … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:46:12 (30936 readers) | |
Monarda didyma 'Panorama Red Shades' - Bee Balm, Beebalm Plants / Perennials Both the flowers and the foliage are fragrant! The First Separate Monarda Color. Super resistance to Powdery Mildew! At last, a single-color Bee Balm that will come true from seed! Red Shades wowed us in grower trials, both with its ultra-colorful, frizzy 1 1/4- to 1 3/4-inch blooms and its great resistance … Contributed by amazon 14.06. 2007 09:16:22 (39168 readers) | |
Rosa nutkana - Nootka Rose, Nutka Rose Plants / Roses Synonym: Rosa nutkanaensis Rosa nutkana also named Nootka rose or Wild rose comes from the Cinnamomeae family. It is native of Western North America. Rosa nutkana is a deciduous, woody shrub that grows up to 10ft and 4ft. wide. … Contributed by amazon 25.05. 2011 13:12:46 (46473 readers) | |
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Paeonia tenuifolia - Fern Leaf Peony Plants / Perennials The herbaceous Peony has been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years. Considering the beauty of the flower and the longevity of the plants, it s no wonder why they have long been a perennial favorite. Peony clumps may survive for up to as long as 50 years, so it is advisable to prepare the site … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 10:11:04 (15218 readers) | |
Iris ensata 'Asian Warrior' - Japanese Iris Plants / Bulbs Japanese Iris (Iris ensata - formerly Iris kaempferi) blooms are captivating and graceful. Their superior size and colors are worth the efforts of cultivation. Their blooms are often saucer-size or larger, colors of white, shades of blue and purple, red-violet and are often veined or marbled with a contrasting … Contributed by amazon 30.06. 2007 09:38:30 (20483 readers) | |
Banksia serrata - Old Man Banksia Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Synonyms: Banksia conchifera, Banksia mitis, Banksia serrata var. hirsuta, Banksia serrata var. serrata, Banksia serratifolia, Banksia serrifolia, Banksia undulata, Isostylis serrata, Sirmuellera serrata, Sirmuellera serratifolia Banksia serrata, commonly known as old man banksia, saw banksia, saw-tooth … Contributed by garden-en 19.09. 2016 18:21:30 (29762 readers) | |
Many uses for groundcovers (3) - Evergreen shrubs Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Cotoneaster dammeri Mooncreeper, Hedera helix, Sarcococca hookeriana var. humulis Cotoneaster dammeri Mooncreeper The distinctive characteristic of this evergreen Cotoneaster is its habit: it grows flatly against the ground to create a kind of sod. Its leaves are small, slightly lustrous, and bright … Contributed by pph 11.04. 2007 20:33:12 (44089 readers) | |
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Aralia elata 'Variegata' - Japanese angelica tree Plants / Deciduous Trees If you are looking for an architectural plant that will attract passers-by’s eyes but will require zero maintenance at the same time and on top of that will be hardy enough not to worry about it in winter, have a look at this Japanese angelica tree. Could the leaves look like angel’s wings to be … Contributed by havlis 12.08. 2014 21:18:41 (28903 readers) | |
