European Garden

European Garden Flora (639 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.04 2007 on 14:15:50 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

6 volume hardback set: A Manual for the Identification of Plants Cultivated in Europe, Both Out-of-Doors and Under Glass (European Garden Flora) | The European Garden Flora includes comprehensive keys at the family, genus, and species level, line diagrams to illustrate important diagnostic features of critical taxa, references to useful illustrations and taxonomic accounts. ...

Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' - European elder (1135 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.05 2008 on 09:19:05 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Aren’t the breeders krafty, I often say to myself. Take European elder, for instance. This omnipresent shrub grows anywhere, without any maintenance and the more you prune it the thicker it gets. Well, what a promising start for cultivation, someone said. And here we are! So forget this common weed of our countryside and dive in the world of SAMBUCUS, the world of colours, shapes and sizes that, with 10 different varieties, could well do for one complete garden. ...

Betula pendula 'Youngii' - European weeping white birch (1555 readers)

Contributed by havlis 15.11 2007 on 16:41:25 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

European white birch is an attractive tree which, however, in its basic form is not suitable for small-sized gardens. But, we have a selection for you that is excellent for every garden or even a tiny spot at your doorway. It is a weeping white birch, called ´Youngii´. It is commonly 2-3m tall, and in our climate grows up to some 5m when fully mature. ...

Prussian Gardens in Europe (418 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2008 on 14:49:41 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

With more than 70 essays and articles on the history of Prussian gardens, this volume is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in landscape architecture. Garden historians from over 20 countries examine themes like Prussian Gardens as Inspiration, Interpretation and Evaluation of Gardens in Europe and Garden Artists in European Dialogues. This comprehensive and extensive volume is the first to highlight the importance of Prussian gardens in the development of Europes horticultural aesthetic. ...

Allium tuberosum - Garlic Chives (671 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 09:25:15 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Popular in 16th century European gardens for flavoring soups and salads, both the leaves and the 1.5 white flowers add spicy flavor to cooking and they have been known to be used in Chinese medicine for kidneys, lower back and knees. Direct seed in cool soil during early spring in permanent location in garden. For earlier plants, start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting in early spring. During germination, keep entire seedbed moist and well watered through maturity. Cut leaves from mature pl ...

Living Systems (500 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 12:00:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture | The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. Water is a major subject. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications, some of them experimental, some of them mature. ...

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold' - Variegated European Columbine (1017 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.06 2007 on 10:04:36 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Its intensely golden springtime foliage gradually changes into light yellow summer garb, imparting a bright glow to darker garden corners. Gorgeous bicolored blue and rose blooms heighten the display. ...

Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - Bear's Breeches (401 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.07 2008 on 10:40:58 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Acanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel: Large, Handsome Leaves Sport Gold in Spring, White in Summer A stylish new look for the classic favorite Bears 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. ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo' - Rose of Sharon (1306 readers)

Contributed by havlis 21.02 2008 on 08:47:31 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Rose-of-Sharon deserves more attention for its abundant flowering in summer. These maintenance-free shrubs come from eastern Asia and are the inevitable ingredient of every summer garden which they highlight with a wide range of coloured flowers. There has been a number of cultivars available since its discovery. They have various bloom colours, shapes and sizes, as well as varigated leaves. “Hamabo” will no doubt attract your attention thanks to its rare, pink-red veins on pale pink or almost w ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' - Rose of Sharon (940 readers)

Contributed by havlis 20.02 2008 on 09:17:04 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Diana has large, pure white blossoms without the purple eye, so typical for hibiscus. This makes it a very elegant flowering shrub that is popular in Californian style where masses of green leaves come first and then attractive flowers, preferable of one colour. And white remains the top favourite. ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Lady Stanley' - Rose of Sharon (4392 readers)

Contributed by havlis 19.02 2008 on 08:36:50 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodone' - Rose of Sharon (1074 readers)

Contributed by havlis 20.02 2008 on 09:07:04 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

LAVENDER CHIFFON® | Rose-of-Sharon deserves more attention for its abundant flowering in summer. These maintenance-free shrubs come from eastern Asia and are the inevitable ingredient of every summer garden which they highlight with a wide range of coloured flowers. There has been a number of cultivars available since its discovery. They have various bloom colours, shapes and sizes, as well as varigated leaves. ...

THE DAYLILY - A plant for all climates (3011 readers)

Contributed by eurocallis 14.09 2006 on 18:07:11 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

It is not surprising that daylilies have become so popular. They are amongst the most beautiful flowering plants, bloom prolifically over a long period and come in an enormous range of spectacular colours. ...