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Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' - Japanese Aucuba
Posted by abies 11.03 2009 on 14:18:16 (2978 readers)
Aucuba japonica Variegata is a great choice for even the shadiest of landscapes because it is extremely shade tolerant. It also grows well in partial sun. It grows to a form of a rounded, evergreen shrub. It has large, elliptic, glossy, yellow spotted, leathery leaves. Under dense trees, its roots compete successfully with other roots.
Lilium 'First Crown' - lily
Posted by havlis 04.02 2009 on 14:44:45 (3897 readers)
Lilies are not just beautiful cut flowers. In perennial beds same as carefully planted among shrubs or trees they will dazzle with bright colours, shapes, and sizes of their blooms. And be sure we select the grandest of the great ones only!
Juglans regia - common walnut
Posted by havlis 04.02 2009 on 14:33:05 (3965 readers)
Common walnut is a native tree of the Old World. Its natural habitat lies between South-eastern Europe and Himalayas. Irrespective of its large size it is still one of the most sought-after fruit trees of our country.
Cedrus atlantica 'Compacta' - Atlas cedar
Posted by havlis 04.02 2009 on 14:27:01 (3585 readers)
Compacta is an Italian dwarf variety of Atlas cedar. This evergreen conifer has short, sharp, mid green needles. It grows slowly, forming a rounded shrub. To maintain a perfect shape it may be pruned beginning of spring.
Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts' - Dwarf Bleeding Heart
Posted by amazon 16.09 2008 on 09:07:32 (4629 readers)
Ivory Hearts Bleeding Heart - Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts'
Family: Fumariaceae
Origin: Hybrid origin.
An exceptionally long-blooming hybrid with bunches of nallow, white, heart-shaped flowers over robust, finely-cut blue-green foliage.
Family: Fumariaceae
Origin: Hybrid origin.
An exceptionally long-blooming hybrid with bunches of nallow, white, heart-shaped flowers over robust, finely-cut blue-green foliage.
Origanum vulgar - Oregano
Posted by amazon 16.09 2008 on 08:56:57 (3192 readers)
Italian Oregano - Origanum vulgare So Pretty You Hate to Cut It! (but oh, the flavor!) A fine edible ornamental!
Italian Oregano is a treat for the senses. The fragrance will start your mouth watering, while the red-flushed green leaves and purple-brown stems, even when not topped with clusters of lavender-pink blooms, are attractive enough to take their place in bed or border with other flowering plants.
Duchesnea indica - Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry
Posted by amazon 16.09 2008 on 08:43:14 (2987 readers)
A semi- evergreen trailing perennial, this species grows to a height of 4 in (10 cm) and multiplies rapidly by runners to an indefinite spread. It is useful as a ground cover and for bed edging, hanging baskets and pots. It has dark green leaves and bright, 1 in (25 mm) wide, yellow flowers from spring to early summer.
Gillenia trifoliata - Indian Physic
Posted by amazon 16.09 2008 on 08:34:54 (2394 readers)
Indain Physics (Gillenia trifoliata) Airy, bush forming plant with green lanceolate foliage. A great plant for the landsaping if multiple plants are used. Gillenia perfroms best in partial shade of rull sun in a moist well drained soil.
Sauromatum venosum - Voodoo Lily
Posted by amazon 16.09 2008 on 08:19:31 (3579 readers)
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 2'-3', finger-like, lovely green leaves emerge on 2' purple mottled and speckled stems, providing an umbrella for its roots.
Rosa 'Dark Red' - rose
Posted by havlis 04.08 2008 on 11:52:05 (23159 readers)
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. In mild winters they can have buds and occasional flowers yet in December.
Ficus carica 'Bornholm´s Diamond' - fig tree
Posted by havlis 04.08 2008 on 11:48:19 (6623 readers)
Another hardy fig that can grow and even fruit in our climate (zone 6) is called Bornholm’s Diamond (Bornholms Diamant). Its name and characteristics were derived from a Swedish variety called Bornholm bred on on island of the same name. This one is more tolerant of damp weather which makes it suitable for continental climate.
Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet' - yarrow
Posted by havlis 04.08 2008 on 11:43:00 (4287 readers)
Yarrow is a maintenance-free perennial suitable for standard flower beds as well as dry locations. Fern-like leaves are fine and deep green, basal leaves are larger than stem leaves. Flowers come out in flat corymbs in early summer. They are vivid red with tiny yellow centres. It tolerates wide range of soils except for boggy and wet.
Heuchera americana 'Dale's Strain' - Coral Bells
Posted by amazon 04.08 2008 on 11:33:49 (2953 readers)
Rock-Geranium 'Dale's Strain' (Heuchera americana 'Dale's Strain') Silvery, mottled evergreen foliage. tough and reliable. Greenish-white flowers. Use for shady borders and ground cover. Plant in partial or full shade. Plant 12-15 inches apart. Grows 14" tall. Hardy in zones 3-9. Hardiness Zone: 4
Heuchera x villosa 'Citronelle' - Coral Bells
Posted by amazon 04.08 2008 on 11:24:51 (2856 readers)
Family: Saxifragaceae
Origin: Hybrid origin. Bright lime yellow-green foliage. Cream flowers. Exceptionally strong grower for this coloring. Sun to partial shade and well-drained, alkaline, organic soil. Excellent plants for the front of the perennial border or among trees and shrubs. Growing in 4" pot.
Origin: Hybrid origin. Bright lime yellow-green foliage. Cream flowers. Exceptionally strong grower for this coloring. Sun to partial shade and well-drained, alkaline, organic soil. Excellent plants for the front of the perennial border or among trees and shrubs. Growing in 4" pot.
Euphorbia lathyris - moleplant
Posted by amazon 04.08 2008 on 11:15:23 (5645 readers)
Euphorbia lathyris is also known as the 'mole plant' because of its reputation for deterring the activity of this creature. A native of Mediterranean areas, and has also been introduced into the USA. The seeds have in the past been used for medicinal purposes and for the production of lamp oil.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Pink Perfume' - English Lavender
Posted by amazon 04.08 2008 on 11:04:08 (2640 readers)
Pink Perfume - Light Pink Fragrant Flowers |
Lavenders have always been popular, both for their fragrant silvery foliage and the many different shades of purple in the flowers. Useful for dry, sunny spots, hedging and pots, their versatility, range and diversity keeps interest alive in these lovely shrubs. Lavender is used in many fields in particular its reputed therapeutic qualities in aromatherapy for healing and peace of mind, spiritually as a raiser of perception and alertness, culinary, hedging, oils and fragrance. Few plants can offer such a wide spectrum of cosmetic, cleansing and healing qualities.
Acer palmatum 'Atrolineare' - Japanese Maple
Posted by amazon 17.07 2008 on 10:53:11 (3176 readers)
Small, slow, narrow tree whose deeply divided leaves appear string-like. New growth is purple-red. Autumn colors are usually a good yellow. Growth habit is upright, opposed to the dome topped cultivars Red Pigmy and Villa Taranto. Exquisite and unique form of the Japanese Maple.
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - Bear's Breeches
Posted by amazon 17.07 2008 on 10:40:58 (2686 readers)
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel': Large, Handsome Leaves Sport Gold in Spring, White in Summer A stylish new look for the classic favorite Bear's Breeches, Tasmanian Angel begins spring with new leaves of dark blue-green edged and freckled in gold. As the weather warms, the gold turns to yellow, then ivory, and finally pure white, all the while calling attention to these large, deeply lobed leaves.
Abies procera - Noble Fir
Posted by amazon 17.07 2008 on 08:30:53 (6551 readers)
Nobe Fir (Abies procera), Grow your own Christmas Tree! Majestic evergreen native to the pacific northwest, widely grown as a Christmas Tree. Can reach 200 feet or more in height. Prefers moist soil and some protection from wind.
Abelmoschus manihot - Sunset Hibiscus
Posted by amazon 17.07 2008 on 08:21:09 (5041 readers)
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.
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