Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Mexican Red Bird of Paradise Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Mexican Red Bird of Paradise flower is an evergreen shrub or small tree in frost free climates. In the tropics it gets 15-20. In cultivation peacock flower is usually 8-12 tall, growing that large even after freezing to the ground the previous winter. Mexican Red Bird of Paradise flower lives up to its … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:31:07 (40978 readers) | |
Growing Orchids in Your Garden Other / Books Wherever you live in the world, you can grow orchids in your garden. From lady s slippers in boreal forests to dendrobiums hanging from tropical palms, orchids provide color and elegance unmatched by any other garden flower. Although it may sound too good to be true, many orchids are actually low-maintenance … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:23:03 (11185 readers) | |
Sauromatum venosum - Voodoo Lily Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Sauromatum venosum - India Voodoo Lily A very unusual, shade loving plant that produces a tubular shaped, purplish green flower with dark purple markings which surround a blackish purple central spike, making the spike look like it has been provided its own vase. Following the bloom of the flowers, large … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2008 08:19:31 (46543 readers) | |
Begonia grandis - Hardy Begonia Plants / Perennials Large, heart-shaped leaves add a lush, tropical texture in moist, shady gardens. Leaves have prominent red veins underneath and are especially showy if backlit by the sun. The flower is soft rose-pink, translucent and somewhat frosted, like satin glass. Plants are hardy as far north as New York City … Contributed by amazon 07.09. 2007 08:33:32 (17589 readers) | |
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Abelmoschus manihot - Sunset Hibiscus Plants / Perennials Edible Sunset Hibiscus (Abelmoschus manihot) Known also as an edible hibiscus, this obscure Chinese species is a tropical perennial, half shrub that can reach 6 feet in height. … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 08:21:09 (80779 readers) | |
Ipomoea alba - Moonflower Plants / Annuals The moonflower is a vigorous twining vine that is very fast growing in really hot weather. It is a tender tropical perennial but is now seeing popular use as an annual vine in colder areas. This close relative of the morning glory has similar heart shaped leaves that are a rich green and 4-8 (10-20 cm) … Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 10:03:38 (18091 readers) | |
Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno' - Crepe Jasmine Plants / Perennials Tabernaemontana divaricata Variegata Flore Plena ; Common Names: Crepe Jasmine, Double Crepe Jasmine, Indian Carnation Flower, Double White Gardenia, Creme & Green Double Butterfly Jasmine; Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family) Double Butterfly Jasmine is a beautifully shaped evergreen shrub that … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:21:49 (38542 readers) | |
Hippeastrum 'La Paz' - Amaryllis Plants / Bulbs The slender, pointed upper petals are dark coral while the lower petals are greenish-white edged in dark coral. The star-shaped flower has darker midveins and a faint green throat. Cybister Amaryllis:Another new class of amaryllis, these exotic, species-type varieties are most fanciful. They are characterized … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:14:30 (22251 readers) | |
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Spathiphyllum lynise - Peace Lily Plants / Perennials Spathiphyllum the genus name means, literally, leaf spathe, with spathe defined as A large bract or pair of bracts sheathing a flower cluster, as a spadix. You re likely to know it as Peace Lily. Its widespread interior use is due to its exceptional acclimation to low light conditions. There are approximately … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:19:41 (20940 readers) | |
Musella lasiocarpa - Chinese Yellow Banana Plants / Other Musella lasiocarpa is an exciting banana relative that comes from high altitudes (to frosty 2800m / 9200ft!) in the Yunnan province in China. The maximum height of the plant is only about 1.5m / 5ft, half of which is a very stout, conical trunk, topped by a crown of handsome, slightly glaucous, broad … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:22:42 (19920 readers) | |
Passiflora mollissima - Banana Passion Flower Plants / Climber Plants Banana Passion Fruit (Passiflora mollissima). A yellow, oval shaped passion fruit with bright yellow skin and orange pulp. Pulp is edible and very tasty. Often used in juice making. … Contributed by amazon 30.06. 2007 10:23:12 (24553 readers) | |
Cercis canadensis 'Forest pansy' - eastern redbud, love tree Plants / Deciduous Trees Eastern redbud is a lovely, deciduous, small tree or a large shrub where the word “love” is the key feature. Why? Because its leaves are in a perfect shape of a heart that we are used to draw as an icon. Moreover, Forest Pansy variety has burgundy red to deep burgundy brown foliage. If placed in … Contributed by havlis 28.08. 2012 12:23:34 (30515 readers) | |
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Mespilus germanica - common medlar Plants / Fruit woods The Common Medlar is a large shrub or small tree. In Middle Europe it grows up to 3 m tall. It has luxuriant dark green foliage, elliptic, 8–15 cm long and 3–4 cm wide. The leaves turn a spectacular red in autumn before falling. The five-petalled white or pinkish flowers are produced in from May … Contributed by abies 06.09. 2011 11:22:52 (24334 readers) | |
Yucca filamentosa - Adam's needle Plants / Perennials Adam’s needle is a great plant which looks as if stolen from sandy deserts in Mexico. Truth is that this plant is native to southern parts of the USA, not necessarily the driest. In both Czech and Slovak republic this plant has been slightly overused over the past few decades in either neglected gardens … Contributed by havlis 25.09. 2016 20:15:20 (12887 readers) | |
The Gardener's Guide to Growing Cannas Other / Books Gardener s Guide to Growing Series | The strong forms and eye-catching colors of cannas make them perfect for planting as focal points or to help create a subtropical ambience. … Contributed by amazon 18.04. 2007 20:55:28 (15992 readers) | |
