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Sisyrinchium angustifolium - Stout Blue-eyed Grass

Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - Bear's Breeches

Iris ensata 'August Emperor' - Japanese Water Iris (2076 readers)

Contributed by amazon 23.05 2007 on 08:08:20 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

The last of the Irises to bloom and, oh, what a finale! These large showy Irises put on a breath-taking display with exotic flowers and blue-green, sword-like foliage. The centre of attention in early summer! Royal purple flowers with handsome blue-toned edges and golden highlights. An elegant key-note plant in the border or cut-flower display. ...

Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' - Purple Beautyberry (950 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.07 2007 on 07:58:25 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Early Amethyst Beauty Bush - Callicarpa dichotoma Early Amethyst Family: Verbenaceae (Callicar-pa: Greek for beautiful fruit) Bright purple berries appear earlier than other varieties providing more enjoyment. Brought to our attention by the Arnold Arboretum. ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Satin' - Rose of Sharon (2338 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 11:20:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Family: Malvaceae (Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) Absolutely the best blue! Its large, singel, rich royal blue flowers are certain to draw attention. Blue Satin is a strong growing, uniform plant with rich color. Hybridized by Rien Verweij of the Netherlands. AWARDS: Award of Recommendation Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society. ...

Tree Ferns (793 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:41:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Tree ferns in the landscape command the attention of both devoted gardeners and casual passersby. Their stately form resembles that of the palm tree and evokes a feeling of the quintessentially exotic. This volume is the source for information on the living tree ferns. It surveys families, genera, and species, including those suitable for the home garden. It offers up-to-date taxonomy and detailed descriptions as well as in-depth coverage of everything from tree fern use to conservation. In reco ...

Aroids (821 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:49:43 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Plants of the Arum Family | Originally published in 1988 as the first truly comprehensive review of one of the largest and most popular plant families, Aroids was enthusiastically welcomed by botanists and horticulturists alike for its attention to scientific detail and delightful writing style. Now in this completely updated second edition, we learn of discoveries made in the last decade as the family has grown from about 2500 species to nearer 3200. ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo' - Rose of Sharon (1523 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 ...

Hosta 'Center of Attention' - Hosta (663 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 11:45:16 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Small to medium hosta. Heart-shaped leaves with creamy yellow centers surrounded by 2-tone green margins whcih also streak into the center. Lavender flowers. PPAF ...

x Cornus 'Rutgan®' - STELLAR PINK® dogwood (2988 readers)

Contributed by havlis 19.02 2008 on 08:45:03 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

STELLAR PINK® | Stellar Pink® is another beautiful cross coming from hybridization of flowering dogwood and Japanese dogwood. It was the answer to the so-called dogwood decline in the USA caused by the anthracnose epidemic in the last decades of 20th century. This variety, same as a number of others, was bred by Elwin R.Orton, Jr. from the Rutgers University of New Jersey, USA, patented in 1988 under PP7207. ...

x Cornus 'KN30-8' VENUS® - dogwood (1681 readers)

Contributed by havlis 20.02 2008 on 09:27:18 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

This dogwood comes from an interspecific hybridization of Japanese dogwood and cornus nuttallii. Dr. Elwin R.Orton from the Rutgers University of New Jersey, USA was the man behind this work that began in 1983 and 20 years later he was able to have his superb plant patented under patent number PP16309. The aim was to bring a plant with superior winter hardiness as well has resistance against the so-called dogwood decline in the USA caused by the anthracnose epidemic in the last decades of 20th c ...

Ailanthus altissima - tree of heaven (1168 readers)

Contributed by havlis 07.06 2008 on 06:30:42 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Tree of heaven is a beautiful name for an extraordinary plant. It comes from China but is completely hardy in our climate. It is a tall tree suitable for large garden, parks or as a street tree. It is grown for unusually big leaves that can be half a meter long. The are compound of upto 30 individual, elongated leaflets. ...

Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - Bear's Breeches (654 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. ...

Agapanthus for Gardeners (845 readers)

Contributed by amazon 19.05 2007 on 09:11:08 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Agapanthus have been cultivated and hybridized extensively since they were first brought to the attention of botanists and gardeners in the 17th century. Native to South Africa, the genus includes 6 species and 14 subspecies, both deciduous and evergreen, and more than 600 interesting and dramatic cultivars. Flowers range in color from pure white through greyish-blue to very dark blue, and plants vary from delightful miniatures for smaller gardens or containers to more imposing forms suitable fo ...

The Home Orchard (513 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 11:28:54 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Developed especially for use by backyard orchardists, rare fruit growers, and small-scale growers, The Home Orchard offers a comprehensive look at standard growing methods, as well as some innovative practices that enthusiasts have developed in recent years, some of which are uniquely suited to the small-scale grower. You will learn how trees grow, which species grow best in the different regions and soils, varieties from which to select, preparing the soil, planting, watering and fertilizing, p ...

The Gardener's Peony (750 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 11:43:59 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Peonies are virtually unrivalled in a their ability to bring impact and drama to a garden. Once established they flourish for decades, bringing large quantities of flamboyant blooms in a magical range of hues and outstanding, often finely cut foliage. This informative guide highlights the best peonies for gardeners, paying particular attention to the tree peonies, herbaceous hybrids and the latest cultivars of Paeonia lactiflora.The Chinese have been growing tree peonies for 1600 years but these ...

Picea abies 'Acrocona' - Acrocona Norway Spruce (2280 readers)

Contributed by abies 26.10 2007 on 11:13:33 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's text

Acrocona is a delightful small evergreen conifer for lovers of special and interesting small trees. A broad pyramid attracting attention with its special feature - the blood red extra large cones on the terminals of many branches. These emerge upright, bright red-purple, then droop downward as they turn a clean tan. ...

Roses for Dummies (2715 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.09 2006 on 21:43:07 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

American Beauty,Dublin Bay,Rocketeer,Betty Boop,High Noon,Pearly Gates with a distinctive name for each of hundreds of varieties, the array of roses that could adorn your garden is both dazzling and daunting. So which ones survive hardily on their own for weeks on end, and which ones wither and die without constant attention? How do you tell a climber from a shrub, and how does each thrive? And dont even start with pruning! ...

About Daylilies (3917 readers)

Contributed by bloomingfieldsfarm 24.09 2006 on 12:51:13 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Daylilies are long-living perennial plants, with large flowers and a very wide range of colors. Practically pest-free and tolerant of drought, they require little attention. The Daylily has become Americas favorite perennial flower. ...

Helleborus 'Mrs. Betty Ranicar' - Hellebore (865 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.07 2007 on 14:25:52 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Helleborus Mrs Betty Ranicar is named after a fine Tasmanian plantswoman, and is an orientalis hybrid that produces crowds of fantastic, heavily double, snowy white blooms that will be a delight amongst vivid spring bulbs in the shady border. Be one of the first to grow such a top quality double Helleborus from seed! ...

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina' - saucer magnolia (1872 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.04 2008 on 08:30:10 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Alexandrina is a very popular variety of saucer magnolia. Thanks to the rich colour of outer petals it is rated commercially best-selling saucer magnolia. The flowers are upto 10 cm across, white inside, flushed deep pink and purple outside, with a lovely fragrance. ...

Designing with Plants (596 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:37:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

When your new gardening bible comes with chapters entitled Birth, Life, and Death, you know youre in trouble. But be brave, turn to those chapters, and in some very practical little essays on planting, youll uncover the very down-to-earth principle from which Piet Oudolfs radical reinvention of gardening is based: plants die. In the traditional mixed border, shrubs, climbers, perennials, bulbs, and annuals defy mortality; when one plant passes its best, theres always another in the wings, waitin ...