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Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 10:27:45 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Title and Article's textOne of the advantages of the Colorado Blue Spruce is its large hardiness area. This coniferous tree, which is characterized by its gray-blue needle-like leaves, will thrive in every part of the contiguous United States. And it makes an excellent landscape accent, as it is a very full tree and can block unpleasant sights like road traffic. ...
Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:20:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's textFamily: 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:14:17 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Title and Article's textPetunia Merlin Blue Morn- A distinctly different blue and white petunia, the 2½-inch blooms are pure white in the center with a soft transition to velvety blue on the petal edge. The bicolor pattern is highly visible from a distance. Best garden performance will occur in full sun. The branching plants will spread 18 to 30 inches and attain a mature height of 15 to 20 inches. Merlin Blue Morn is highly recommended for use in hanging baskets or patio containers. ...
Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:08:30 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Article's textDistinctive, 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:20:44 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Title and Article's textFescue 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:12:12 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's textHepatica 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:03:08 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textClusters 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:57:58 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Title and Article's textShowy 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 10:03:50 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's textBlue 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:17:26 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's textStories 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 ...
Contributed by havlis 05.03. 2008 12:42:27 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Title and Article's textAlgerian 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:55:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textPerhaps 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 07:06:59 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's textMeconopsis 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:26:43 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Title and Article's textA 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:16:29 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Title and Article's textStriking 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:05:26 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Title and Article's textBlue 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. ...
Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:21:51 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title and Article's textBlue 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.05. 2011 13:00:02 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's textGive Midknight Blue Agapanthus some thought for your garden as it can offer so much. When in bloom , the flowers can attract butterflies or hummingbirds-always a pleasant site to view from your kitchen window. ...
Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 07:01:38 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title and Article's textCalifornian 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 09:48:30 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textIndian Blue Hyacinth (Camassia cusickii) - Outstanding planted with late pink tulips! This late spring bloomer has vivid light blue, 1 star shaped flowers borne along the top 8-12 of the stems which can reach almost 3. Plant 3-5 apart and equally deep. ...
Contributed by amazon 23.05. 2007 08:08:20 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textThe 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 11:42:55 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's textThe 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 11:02:18 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's textSuitable for small pools, growing up to 2 ft. and happy in up to 4 in of water. A beautiful iris, having true blue coloured flowers, marked with white. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are relatively easy to grow as long as you remember that they dont like drying-out. ...
Contributed by amazon 22.06. 2007 10:51:08 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's textFamily: 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. ...
Contributed by havlis 21.02. 2008 08:56:49 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title and Article's textBlue 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. ...
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