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Distinctive, unique and attractive, the blue Mexican or Hesper palm has a crown of rigid leaves which radiate from the trunk top. Blue palms are considered by many to have the bluest leaves of any palm in the world. Blue palm may grow 50 tall and 16 in width. The blue palm trunk is slightly swollen at the base and grows up to 1.5 in diameter. Blue palm may have up to 30 palmate, or fan shaped, circular leaves. If old leaves are not removed, they form a continuous brown skirt, reaching from the t ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Satin' - Rose of Sharon (5035 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 11:20:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and 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. ...

Festuca glauca - Blue Fescue Grass (6782 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.06 2007 on 09:20:44 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Title and Article's text

Fescue develops deeper foliage color when grown in full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade, and should be grown in part shade in areas with hot summers It is drought tolerant, and grows best in poor, sandy, well drained soils. It cannot tolerate heavy, wet soils or constant high humidity. Blue fescue usually is grown as a border or edging plant. Its fine texture and neat, compact shape make it well suited to line a path or mark the front of a perennial border. ...

A Book of Blue Flowers (5106 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. ...

Helleborus orientalis 'Blue Lady' - Blue Lady Lenten Rose (3226 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:17:26 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Stories about Lenten Roses are countless. In medieval times, it was considered a weapon against witches, madness and evil spirits. Lenten Roses deserve a place in every garden, not only because of their supposed power, but because they bloom for a long time, early in winter, when the weather is cool and most other flowers are still dormant. They like moist loamy soil with lime and leaf mold. We like them as ground covers for deciduous shrubs, conifers, or broad-leafed evergreens, and when possib ...

Hepatica transsilvanica 'Blue Jewel' - Blue Jewel Hepatica (2056 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:12:12 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Hepatica transsilvanica Blue Jewel Origin: The species is native to Romania. Masses of starry deep-blue flowers provide rich decoration in early spring over evergreen, mats of leathery, deep-green, tri-lobed foliage. This selection has larger flowers than the species and a very good color. Can be grown in a wide range of conditions, but does especially well in alkaline soil, which should be moist but with good drainage. Sun or shade. Good under deciduous trees, in raised beds or in the rock gard ...

Petunia grandiflora 'Blue Spark Cascadia' - Blue Spark Cascadia Petunia (2609 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 09:57:58 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Title and Article's text

Showy lavender-blue and white bicolor blossoms are an eye-catching accent wherever theyre displayed. A petunia unlike any youve ever seen before! Extremely long blooming - early spring to first frost - with avalanches of smaller flowers and lush, heart-shaped leaves which cascade as long as 8-10. ...

Muscari comosum - Grape Hyacinths (1260 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:03:08 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Clusters of chubby little deep cobalt blue bells grow on sturdy stems. Hardy and carefree, these fragrant charmers easily spread into thick masses. Plant them anywhere--in sun or shade--for a striking effect reminiscent of Hollands best growing fields. Blooms: Mid Spring Ideal for borders, rock gardens, naturalizing. Unusual flower spikes of rich blue-purple with delicate soft blue tops. Hardy in zones: 3-9. ...

Abies numidica 'Glauca' - Blue Algerian fir (5539 readers)

Contributed by havlis 05.03 2008 on 12:42:27 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Title and Article's text

Algerian blue fir is a show-stopper. This fir comes from Alger and Morocco and the original species is a large tree. This variety, however, is blue and dwarf. ...

Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin' - Arrowwood Viburnum (6432 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 10:03:50 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Blue Muffin® (V. dentatum. Christom) An exciting new compact selection of Arrowwood Viburnum! The perfect for residential landscapes. This compact beauty has loads of white spring flowers, and an impressive display of rich blue berries. Makes a great low hedge or foundation plant. Good container growing plant. Attracts songbirds. Developed by Tom Watson of Christom Farms Nursery. Like most all Viburnums, fruiting is enhanced by planting two cultivars in close proximity. ...

Meconopsis x sheldonii 'Lingholm' - Blue Poppy, Himalayan Poppy (3402 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 07:06:59 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Meconopsis x sheldonii Lingholm (also known as Himalayan Blue Poppy) is a very robust poppy. It is native to eastern Tibet, eastern Nepal to India and Bhutan. In the summer, shallow-cupped, rich blue flowers appear that are 4 to 5 inches across. The anthers are a golden yellow colour. The Himalayan Poppies have a reputation of being hard to grow. Actually, they are quite easy to grow in the right conditions. They do well mounded in moderately rich, peaty, well drained soil in shade to semi-shade ...

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Angel'® - blue holly, Meserve holly (4304 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.04 2008 on 14:21:51 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Blue Angel ® is a favourite female variety of blue hollies. It flowers abundantly in the spring and fruits are born in the autumn. They are bright red, shiny berries that remain on the plant until early to mid spring. It needs a male pollinator e.g. Blue Prince®. Leaves are very glossy, larger than other blue’s, deep green, young ones are almost violet-blue. The leaves have crinkled edges as a result of further crossing with ilex aquifolium. This variety is slow growing. ...

Ipomoea purpurea 'Light Blue Star' - Morning Glory (3035 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:26:43 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Title and Article's text

A spectacular Morning Glory. Each light blue bloom is enhanced bay an exquisite, deep violet, five pointed star shooting out from its central, white throat. Flowers all summer. Beautiful climber, ideal for climbing up trellis and fences or obelisks in container. ...

Festuca cinerea - Blue Fescue (2794 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.06 2007 on 08:16:29 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Title and Article's text

Striking ornamental forms grassy, tuft-like clumps 8 across, 8-12 high. Powder Blue Festucas foliage accents paths, rock gardens, beds and needs watering only during drought. Attractive white plumes appear in midsummer. Hardy plants multiply rapidly. Plant 8 apart. Shipped in 3 pot. Deer tend to avoid. ...

Ceanothus x 'Blue Sapphire' - blueblossom (4498 readers)

Contributed by havlis 07.06 2008 on 07:01:38 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Californian blue lilac | This Californian lilac is an outstanding introduction from New Zealand. In the warmer days of late spring it blooms with profusion of dense panicles of deep blue flowers. Leaves are short, obovate, dark green with reddish brown tint. Branches are chocolate brown, fragile and thin. It needs slightly acidic soil, rich in organic material, moist. ...

Eragrostis elliottii - Elliott's Love Grass, Blue Eros (1884 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:05:26 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Title and Article's text

Blue Eragrostis (Love Grass)Graceful, Native Grass Maintains Its Flowing Beauty Until Winter! This Native American grass is graceful in form with narrow, blue foliage. The airy flower plumes begin appearing in July, maturing to a tan color in August and gradually to a lighter straw color in the fall. Maintains interest throughout the winter and is drought tolerant. ...

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' - blue holly, Meserve holly (8646 readers)

Contributed by havlis 21.02 2008 on 08:56:49 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Blue Princess is probably the most popular female variety of blue hollies. It flowers abundantly in the spring and fruits are born in the autumn. They are bright red, shiny berries that remain on the plant until early to mid spring. To produce fruits it needs a male pollinator e.g. Blue Prince® or Casanova. ...

Iris ensata 'August Emperor' - Japanese Water Iris (3897 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. ...

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