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Cyclamen cilicium - Cyclamen (736 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 12:06:26 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Cyclamen are wonderful plants prized not only for their dainty flowers but for their distinctive heart-shaped foliage that brightens the garden long after the flowers have disappeared. They thrive where few other flowers grow, even in dry shade under trees! Very long lived, they slowly spread to large clumps giving you years of delight. This variety has been cultivated since 1598! Marbled foliage grows in spring; rosy pink flowers bloom in fall ...

Aconitum cammarum 'Bicolor' - Monkshood (771 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.06 2007 on 18:15:52 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

White flowers with irregular blue edge. Aconitum - Monks Hood; Family: Ranunculaceae; Grows best planted in partial shade, moist, cool, fertile soil. Unusual sprawling upright perennials, erect stems bear hooded flowers. Excellent for shady perennial borders and cut flowers. ...

Paeonia lactiflora 'Do Tell' - Peony (816 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 09:05:34 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

A heavy bloomer is this single with deep magenta-pink flowers, the flowers have a small yellow center of stamens and blooms early. Plants grow 22 inches tall. The Queen of Garden Flowers! We offer the best, free blooming varieties. Flowers are 5-7 across. During late spring-early summer, they fill the garden with fragrance; long-lasting, ideal for cutting. Plant as a short hedge or in small groups in a border. They like rich soil, full sun and open areas. ...

Brodiaea laxa 'Queen Fabiola' - triplet lily, wild hyacinth (1524 readers)

Contributed by havlis 22.03 2008 on 17:05:19 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Triplet lily is a beautiful and easy cormous perennial. It flowers in end May or June for about 3 weeks. Flowers are star shaped, violet-blue, borne on 30-50 long stems, each bearing about 10 blooms. Mid green leaves are linear. Cut flowers last 2 weeks in a vase, or left uncut in the garden they bloom for 3 weeks. The flowers look very much like agapanthus. ...

Eremurus bungei - Foxtail Lily (1026 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 09:14:19 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Tall racemes of golden yellow flowers. Originally from Tibet, one of the most colorful tall flowers, long lasting as a cut flower. Flowers late May to June. Thrive in well drained sunny sites, blooming for 10-15 years without dividing. Outstanding cut flower with a long vase life. ...

Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' - common lilac (1714 readers)

Contributed by havlis 20.04 2008 on 21:08:03 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Lilacs are famous shrubs with showy flowers from May to June. Rich and dense upright panicles of tiny fragrant flowers last for 3-4 weeks. Variety Primrose has yellow-green buds and light creamy yellow flowers. Stiff leaves are heart-shaped, upto 10 cm long, mid to dark green. ...

Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' - lilac (1392 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.05 2008 on 09:15:44 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Lilacs are famous shrubs with showy flowers from May to June. Rich and dense upright panicles of tiny, fragrant flowers last for 3-4 weeks. Sensation is a variety with a perfect name. Its individual flowers are deep purple to violet with rich, white margins = an eye-catcher even for those who consider lilacs far too usual. They are strongly fragrant. ...

Helianthus annuus 'Italian White' - Sunflower (689 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.09 2007 on 08:46:32 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's text

Boldly contrasting, big creamy white flowers with deep chocolate centres. Excellent for flower arranging and great at back of borders or against a tall wall where they provide atmosphere and contrast. Flowers summer. Height 4-5ft. ...

Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' - Monkshood, Wolfbane (785 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.06 2007 on 18:11:12 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Large blue flowers. Produces excellent cut flowers. On the the best Monks Hoods to grow. Aconitum - Monks Hood; Family: Ranunculaceae; Grows best planted in partial shade, moist, cool, fertile soil. Unusual sprawling upright perennials, erect stems bear hooded flowers. Excellent for shady perennial borders and cut flowers. ...

Tricyrtis hirta - Hairy Toad Lily (539 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.10 2007 on 19:15:21 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Tricyrtis hirta, the Japanese Toad Lily is probably one of the most unique flowering perennials available! Commonly known as Toad Lily, it has the ability to bloom in shade from late summer to early fall. It features small, lily-like flowers with white to pale lilac flowers that have heavy purple spotting. Sometimes also called Hairy Toad Lily because all parts of the plant are hairy! Be sure to plant it where they can be easily observed at close range, because the beauty and detail of the small ...

Paeonia lactiflora 'Lotus Queen' - Peony (1264 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 12:18:31 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Peony - Paeonia (Lactiflora hybr.) Lotus Queen Hardy zone: 3-8 Blooming Time: May-June Height: 35/88cm Family: Paeoniaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. ...

Allium 'Gladiator' - Ornamental Onion (1358 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 07:58:14 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

The flowers start green, coloring first on top of the ball, then slowly change to lilac. As they mature, they reverse to green again, neatly from the top down. Late blooming ornamental onions that perform excellent with early blooming perennials. Many varieties are suitable for dried flowers; pest repellent, all great cut flowers. ...

Easy Flowers (594 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:15:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Florist Jane Durbridge and writer Antonia Swinson bring you elegantly modern, unfussy arrangements to enjoy every day--from a touch of colour to brighten a desk to suggestions for stylish entertaining and floral gifts. Easy Flowers are affordable, stylish, and quick to put together. The emphasis is on striking use of form and colour rather than on costly blooms or time-consuming bouquets. Flower Basics tells you how to buy, care for, and prolong the life of your flowers, and gives invaluable adv ...

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii - Tree Peony (1093 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 13:22:02 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

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, its 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 very thoroughly before planting. Once they have become established in the garden, they are reasonably free from maintenance and problems. ...

Campanula medium 'Calycanthema Mix' - Canterbury Bells Cup and Saucer (1705 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.06 2007 on 09:24:22 Topic: Plants / Biennials Match on Article's text

Canterbury Bells/Cups & Saucers Mix (Campanula medium Calycanthema) Absolutely beautiful bell-shaped flowers with a broad colored calyx in a mix of rose, violet and white. A true biennial that blooms in the spring of the second season. They are superb cut flowers. Grows to 36 inches tall. A must for any cottage garden. Large, vibrant flowers attract hummingbirds to the garden. Blooms in June and July. Allow to reseed for longevity in the garden. Plant in sun or partial shade, 20 inches apart ...

A Book of Blue Flowers (4269 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:55:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Perhaps the most uncommon color among plants, blue echoes the sky and adds a welcome accent to any garden. Greatly sought after by plant breeders, blues from pale lavender to powder blue add depth and tranquility to the gardeners palette. Noting that blue flowers are more common in high-altitude meadows and stream beds, the author suggests that this may account for their popularity in the cool gardens of northern Europe. ...

Flowers and Fables (513 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 12:22:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

A Welsh Herbal | This unique compendium combines botanical descriptions with the medical lore that accompanies each plant to present a sourcebook on the flowers and herbs that once held an essential place in everyday life. Recognizing the revival of interest in organic and holistic lifestyles, this guide blends modern applications of herbal healing with a mixture of the religious and age-old Welsh country superstitions that once were intertwined with the healing powers of plants—from preventing ...

Anemone hupehensis - Japanese Anemone, Japanese Thimbleflower (795 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.06 2007 on 18:44:46 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Handsome lobed floiage with flowers held well above. The long blooming branching stems of poppy-like 2-3 flowers are great for cutting. Likes a semi-shade to shade moist area. perennial in zones 4-9 ...

Protea aristata - Ladismith Sugarbush (875 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 09:37:04 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Protea aristata Ladismith Protea - Flower head 4-5 across red with pink center and small hairy flowers. Branches are covered with thin needle-like leaves. The Protea Aristata, a very rare protea specie, was redis-covered in the 1950s, after it was believed for quite some time that it had become extinct. This protea flowers in December and in spring when the aloes are in bloom. ...

Digitalis grandiflora - Yellow Foxglove (987 readers)

Contributed by amazon 19.05 2007 on 08:56:20 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Proper name: Digitalis Amigua (Carillon Temple Bells or Yellow Foxglove); Extra dwarf plants with spikes of yellow tubular flowers marked with brown. Blooms in June and July. Use for borders, beds, and cut flowers. A very hardy perennial! ...