Great Flowering

Betula pendula 'Youngii' - European weeping white birch

Buddleia davidii - Peacock Butterfly Bush

Great Flowering Landscape Trees (785 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.10 2007 on 08:06:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Devoted entirely to the flowering trees most recommended for home and urban landscapes, this handy encyclopedia discusses the basics—horticultural terms, botanic names, hardiness zones, and native versus exotic species—as well as each tree’s unique characteristics, such as height, spread, flower color and size, flowering period, fruit, and seeds. Entries are supplemented with pertinent growing tips regarding pests and diseases, as well as the benefits of exceptional varieties and cultivars. ...

Great Flowering Landscape Shrubs (584 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:30:24 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses | With stunning color photos throughout, this gardening guide describes more than 50 types of the best flowering shrubs and details their use in home landscaping. Shrubs are arranged by genus, separated into deciduous flowering and notable evergreen shrubs, and listed with the common name; size and shape; foliage color, shape, and texture; flower and fruit (if any); soil, nutrient, and light needs; pruning needs for ...

Aruncus dioicus - Goats Beard (784 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 08:50:23 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Synonyms:Aruncus sylvester, Spiraea aruncus, Spiraea paniculata. Great drifts of lacy white for summer! 5-Foot Feathery Plumes of Airy White! Looks delicate, but has a tough, vigorous nature! The secret is out--this Goats Beard is a landscaping dream! Vigorous and bold, it is ideal for the back of the border where its large, wispy plumes of soft ivory float like clouds above the foliage. It is also great at the edge of the water, naturalized in a meadow or woodland setting, or even as a backdrop ...

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' - Japanese Flowering Cherry (4198 readers)

Contributed by abies 01.11 2007 on 18:16:14 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Title

This is one of the most popular and hardiest ornamental cherry trees available. A vigorous deciduous small to medium-sized tree with an upright habit when young and wider canopy when older. In spring the tree is laden with large double, purplish-pink showy flowers shortly before the bronze foliage appears. Leaves are large, ovate to narrow-ovate, with margins toothed. ...

Aruncus dioicus 'Kneiffii' - Goat's Beard (1063 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 20:26:01 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Kneiffii Goats Beard (Aruncus dioicus Kneiffii) Great drifts of lacy white for summer! 2-Foot Feathery Plumes of Airy White! Looks delicate, but has a tough, vigorous nature! The secret is out--this Goats Beard is a landscaping dream! Vigorous and bold, it is ideal for the back of the border where its large, wispy plumes of soft ivory float like clouds above the foliage. It is also great at the edge of the water, naturalized in a meadow or woodland setting, or even as a backdrop to shrub roses! ...

Neomarica Caerulea ‘Regina’ - Blue Walking Iris (1375 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:42:55 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title

The Blue Walking Iris is native to Brazil. It grows well in the ground or in pots. It is hardy in zone 10 and elsewhere should be grown as a houseplant or patio plant. Bright filtered light is prefered, but it will also grow in shade. Water when on the dry side. The flowering season is from February to August. They have a delicous light fragrance. ...

Veronica spicta - Spike Speedwell (755 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 09:48:13 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Veronica Spicata Blue (Cats tails) Perennial Free flowering plants of great value in the perennial garden. Blooms June August. Nice cut flower. Will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds all season. Grows 18-24 tall in average soil and full sun to partial shade. ...

Veronica longifolia 'Lilac Fantasy' - Speedwell (1331 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.01 2008 on 08:13:35 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Perennial Free flowering plants of great value in the perennial garden. Blooms June thru August. Nice cut flower. Will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds all season. Features glossy green foliage with strong, lilac color flower spikes. Well-branching habit, makes a tidy and attractive container or bedding plant. Very healthy and disease free. ...

Helleborus orientalis 'Pink Lady' - Lenten Rose (868 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:07:23 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

This plant has been in cultivation since the Middle Ages and is a welcome sight after Christmas. Plants are hardy in zones 4 through 9 and are 8-12 inches high. They are very easy to grow and virtually trouble free! They make a great, shade groundcover! ...

Gillenia trifoliata - Indian Physic (248 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2008 on 08:34:54 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

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. ...

Magnolia x soulangiana ‘Alexandrina’ - Saucer magnolia (2896 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 08:52:23 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title

Spectacular large shrub or small tree valued for its beautiful large tulip-shaped blooms, purplish-pink with white interior in late winter into early spring. Great garden specimen; use it to anchor shrub beds. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 20 to 25 feet tall and wide, smaller as a shrub. ...

Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Seiryu' - Seiryu Japanese Maple (3621 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 09:33:47 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Title

Attractive garden or patio tree displays exciting cascading branches. The green foliage turns yellow-gold to red in fall. Useful small tree for garden accents or in containers. Try it behind medium sized, moss covered boulders mixed with flowering shade shrubs like azaleas. Makes great bonsai too!! Deciduous. Filtered sun. Slow grower to 6 to 8 feet tall and wide if not pruned. Shipped fully containerized in its original 5 gallon pot. Current height about 4.5 feet tall. Hardy to USDA zone 5. ...

Helleborus orientalis 'Yellow Lady' - Lenten Rose (718 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:03:52 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Hellebores, also known as Lenten or Christmas Roses, are unusual perennial plants in that they bloom in late winter. They are one of the first perennials to bloom. The leathery leaves are evergreen and the single flowers are about 3 across. The flowering period can be up to 3 months. Hellebores prefer rich, moist soil and part to full shade. They can be grown in virtually every state in the United States. ...

Tradescantia 'Little White Doll' - Spiderwort (875 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.11 2007 on 09:19:21 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Tradescantia Little White Doll | Family: Commelinaceae | Origin: Hybrid origin | Clear white flowers with feathery purplish anthers. Compact form with great foliage. Can be grown in full sun to part shade. Prefers good, moist soil. Nice in the border, wild gardens or for naturalizing. ...

Clematis 'Anna Louise' - Clematis (927 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.06 2007 on 13:10:17 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Title

The large 6-8 inch flowers really stand out. Petals are violet with a contrasting purple red bar in the center. AGM WINNER. Sun to partial shade in moist, fertile soil. Likes a warm top and cool bottom. Will flourish under neutral or even slightly acid conditions. Great climbers that can be used to decorate pergolas, sheds, garages, fences and even trees. Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 ...

Dicentra spectabilis 'Goldheart' - Bleeding Heart (2198 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 09:41:25 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

GoldHeart Bleeding Heart - Dicentra spectabilis Goldheart Family: Fumariaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. A magnificent specimen with golden, iridescent leaves. This stunning plant is topped in the spring with rose-pink flowing flowers. Looks great with hosta. ...

Buddleia davidii 'Adokeep' - Adonis Blue English Butterfly Bush (2850 readers)

Contributed by amazon 22.06 2007 on 10:51:08 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title

Family: Loganiacead (Buddle-ia: after Adam Buddle, English botanist) Theyre fragrant, colorful and they attract butterflies. Bold, long blooming flowers. Treat them like a perennial in the north; cut them back heavily in the spring for better flowering. ...

Buddleia davidii 'Guinevere' - Butterfly Bush (2060 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.09 2007 on 09:09:52 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title

Theyre fragrant, colorful and they attract butterflies. Bold, long blooming flowers ignite an explosion of summer sales. Treat them like a perennial in the north; cut them back heavily in the spring for better flowering. ...

Proper Pruning Techniques (686 readers)

Contributed by Yardiac 28.04 2007 on 10:47:07 Topic: Garden care / Garden Tools Match on Title

Pruning is a vital part of plant and tree care. This task can be confusing so we developed the following guide to help you prune properly. Three basic tools suffice for most pruning jobs: shears, loppers, and a pruning saw . Keep them sharp for clean cuts; disinfect after pruning diseased material. ...

The Garden Plants of China (762 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:57:00 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Gardens have long been an integral part of Chinese culture, written about by scholars and prized by emperors and priests; think of Chinese scrolls traced with plum blossoms and wood-block prints etched with pine branches or bamboo. The West has not only received a great number of fine plants from China, its also been influenced by the Chinese appreciation of plants, by their ideas on striving to have something in bloom year-round, and by their treasuring shape as well as bloom. A surprising numb ...