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Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:50:54 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textCedar waxwings, robins, bluebirds, catbirds and many other birds love blackhaws blue-black fruits, which persist into winter. In spring, the small tree bears white flowers; in fall, its leaves turn red. Tuck blackhaw almost anywhere-it slowly grows to 15-20 ft. tall and 10 wide. Bare-root plant. 3-year-old (12-18 in. transplants) shipped at the proper planting time for your area. Zones 3-8. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 10:06:36 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textFamily: Magnoliaceae ; (Magnol-ia: bears the name of Pierre Magnol, 1638-1715, botanist of Montpellier) Leonard Messel (M. kobus var. loebneri) ; A magnificant large shrub, small tree with rose purple buds that open pale pink. Very hardy. Originated at Nymans, Sussex, UK.; ...
Contributed by amazon 26.06. 2007 13:05:44 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textFamily: Magnoliaceae ; (Magnol-ia: bears the name of Pierre Magnol, 1638-1715, botanist of Montpellier) Ann Star Magnolia (Kosar f1 hybrid) Deep purplish-red blooms appear later than most magnolias, thus are less apt to get frosted. Big, lily-like flowers often repeat during the summer. A vigorous multi-stemmed large shrub with an upright rounded habit and clean foliage. ...
Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 08:54:23 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textCoccinella® is a relatively new variety of crab apple. It is protected as a registered trademark and its features speak for itself. The flowers are pale to rich purple, with tints of red rather than pink as on ornamental cherries. Moreover, this selection has burgundy leaves and dark red branches for an exquisite display throughout summer. ...
Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:18:35 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's textAromatic, anise-flavored leaves are used in seasoning sauces, soups, teas, and vinegar. Bears narrow, glossy green, serrated leaves and small yellow flowers in clusters. The dried leaves and flowers are brewed into a tea traditionally used for colic and malaria. Used as a poultice for rattlesnake bites and ceremonially by native peoples in Central-Southern Mexico. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:05:57 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textLarge flowered climber blooming in mid and late summer bears abundant single, velvety dark purple flowers 3-4inch across with greenish brown anthers. Height 10 ft spread 3 ft. This is the most popular Clematis vine in the world and one of the easiest to grow. There is an old saying with Clematis; Tops in the sun and feet in the shade. In other words the vine blooms best in the sun and benefits from a cluster of small plants, planted around the base of the plant. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:14:48 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textChinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) Chinese lantern, Physalis alkekengi, grows to two feet tall and bears small, white flowers followed by large, balloon-like husks. Inside each 2-inch long husk is a small edible scarlet fruit. The Chinese lantern plant is valued for its inflated orange-red seed coverings which resemble miniature Chinese lanterns. ...
Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:38:35 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textVioalcea Plena is a magnificent variety of Japanese wisteria. This climber bears 30-40 cm long racemes of double, deep violet, scented flowers that make this plant a fantastic show-stopper when in full bloom. In English-speaking countries it is often sold under another name: Black Dragon (and Yea Koku Riu in Japan). It is a late flowering cultivar that flowers along with leaves which is May to early June. It may take 3-5 years to start flowering. Being late in flowering it escapes late frosts. E ...
Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:19:45 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textVioalcea Plena is a magnificent variety of Japanese wisteria. This climber bears 30-40 cm long racemes of double, deep violet, scented flowers that make this plant a fantastic show-stopper when in full bloom. In English-speaking countries it is often sold under another name: Black Dragon (and Yea Koku Riu in Japan). ...
Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:37:04 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textProtea 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 08:27:21 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's textProtea magnifica Giant Wooly Protea - Exquisite flower - 8 across with colors range soft pink, deep rose, strong red - the apex tinged black with small downy white flowers. The Giant Wooly Beard Queen Protea is a cut flower wonder. The flowers last for a very long time and look great in dried flower arrangements as well. Protea magnifica will become a large shrub, growing to 8-10 feet tall and wide. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:49:16 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's textKorean Ginseng is part of the Araliaceae family and is also known as Panax, Asian, or Chinese ginseng. It is the original ginseng, and is the one revered most by the Chinese. It is very rare in the wild, and most sold today is cultivated commercially. Peeled roots are steamed before drying, and produce Red Ginseng. White Ginseng is produced by sun-drying the roots. Most Korean Ginseng is sold as Red Ginseng. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.06. 2007 09:16:22 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textBoth the flowers and the foliage are fragrant! The First Separate Monarda Color. Super resistance to Powdery Mildew! At last, a single-color Bee Balm that will come true from seed! Red Shades wowed us in grower trials, both with its ultra-colorful, frizzy 1 1/4- to 1 3/4-inch blooms and its great resistance to Powdery Mildew! ...
Contributed by abies 11.03. 2009 14:18:16 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's textAucuba 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. ...
Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 10:59:06 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textJenny is another self-fertile variety of kiwi. This means that it does not need a male and a female plant to produce fruit. Apart from tasty fruit it is a nice plant, too, with deep green leaves and scented flowers in June. ...
Contributed by havlis 05.03. 2008 12:47:49 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textIssai is a self-fertile variety of the so-called mini-kiwi. This means that unlike the species it does not need a male and a female plant to produce fruit. Apart from tasty fruit it is a nice plant, too, with deep green leaves and scented flowers in June. ...
Contributed by pph 11.04. 2007 20:38:55 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textEpimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Clematis heracleifolia ‘Côte d’Azur’, Anemone nemorosa Epimedium Epimedium produces flowers as early as April and May but its attractive foliage also provides visual interest during the rest of the growing season. Epimedium produces delicate graceful flowers and leathery leaves. In the wild, Epimedium grows in deciduous forests and thus prefers a location in light shade with somewhat moist soil. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:10:03 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textCulture: Becomes established most rapidly in well worked, fertile soil, but is tolerant of much less than ideal conditions. This plant is a true survivor and will grow almost anywhere! Light: Sun to shade.; Moisture: Average.; Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-11.; Propagation: Divide clumps into whatever size you like from a few leaves to large chunks. Liriope transplants easily at any time of year. The blue-black berries easily germinate, but divisions are easier and quicker ...
Contributed by havlis 12.08. 2011 10:26:40 Topic: Plants / Trees and Shrubs Match on Article's textCampsis radicans - tree form This is the species of north-american trumpet creeper trained into a tree with a real stem. It bears terminal cymes of rich red, trumpet-shaped flowers from early summer until the first frosts. Pinnate leaves are deep green and enhance its tropical appearance . ...
Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 10:03:38 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's textThe moonflower is a vigorous twining vine that is very fast growing in really hot weather. It is a tender tropical perennial but is now seeing popular use as an annual vine in colder areas. This close relative of the morning glory has similar heart shaped leaves that are a rich green and 4-8 (10-20 cm) inches long. They provide a beautiful backdrop for the spectacular moonflowers. This vine also known as the evening glory as its buds open in late afternoon and last only until mornings light tran ...
Contributed by abies 30.11. 2007 12:32:57 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's textTaxus baccata Fastigiata is an extremely useful evergreen conifer for sun or shade. Most commonly used for hedging purposes, it has a naturally upright broadly columnar form and takes shearing well. Its dense form and dark green color makes a matte-green dramatic backdrop for a perennial or mixed shrub border and a fine support for clematis. ...
Contributed by pph 01.08. 2011 12:00:47 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text‘Heat’ is a powerful sensory stimulus – look at how it is used in advertising everything from perfumes to cars. Heat equates to danger, excitement, sexual attraction. Plants can very much evoke a sense of heat too, with vivid colours setting the pulse racing. Rudbeckia and Echinacea are two prairie flowers that love it as the mercury climbs and look just right shimmering in the sun. Add into the mix the calming balance of some flowering grasses and you have a ready-made planting combination that ...
Contributed by havlis 16.02. 2008 19:20:43 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textThis magnolia variety has only recently been imported from China, under the name Fei Huang. It is a sensational plant with large yellow flowers. It belongs to magnolia denudata (Yulan magnolia) group, however, we have not been able to search for the exact breeding details. The Chinese probably keep it top confidential against the spies from the West… ...
Contributed by eurocallis 14.09. 2006 18:07:11 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textIt 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. ...
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