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Malus 'Royalty' - crab apple (1329 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.05 2008 on 09:07:43 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

This crab apple is a beautiful small tree with excellent flowering in the spring. The flowers are deep pink to bright purple and are followed by non-edible dark purple small fruits. The leaves are small-ish as opposed to real apple, shiny, deep purple throughout the season. ...

Many uses for groundcovers (5) - Deciduous shrubs (725 readers)

Contributed by pph 11.04 2007 on 20:47:30 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Cornus canadensis Cornus canadensis is a creeping species that does not exceed 20 cm. in height. Its leaves display an exceptionally beautiful shape and are bright green in colour. Like almost all members of this genus, the slightly arched veins in its leaves are easily visible. ...

Caladium bicolor 'Florida Cardinal' - Fancy-leafed Caladium (2028 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 10:58:02 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Florida Cardinal - this bright beauty is graced with bright burgundy leaves outlined with dark green. Fancy leafed Caladiums are very showy foliage plants with bright red, pink, green and white variegated leaves. Youll enjoy these South American beauties with heart shaped, rainbow colored leaves...prettier than most flowers. ...

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Ice Dance Sedge (1363 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.05 2007 on 19:04:59 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

A bright groundcover for a shady spot in your garden. Award-winning Ice Dance has long shiny leaves trimmed in bright white. It spreads slowly make a tidy, non-invasive groundcover and safe habitat for small songbirds and other wildlife. An excellent alternative to ivy and pachysandra. In late summer panicles of green and brown flower spikes appear. Grows 8-12 inches tall. Space 12-18 inches apart. Zones 5-9. Potted plant. Carex morrowii Ice Dance ...

Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' - Bright Edge Adam's Needle (1391 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 14:41:35 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

An exotic-looking tuft of sword-shaped leaves, striped with yellow centers and green edges. Tall panicles hung with white bell-shaped flowers, sprout high above the plant in summer. ...

Liatris spicata 'Kobold' - Blazing Star (1073 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.07 2007 on 09:43:19 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Superb for garden or vase! A Colorful and Compact Bright Violet Dwarf! 18-inch bloomspikes are content in full sun or partial shade! More compact but no less colorful than its taller cousins, this dwarf Blazing Stars offers bright rosy-purple plumes on neat 18-inch stalks for the summer garden! Blooming abundantly, the plants are happy in full sun or part shade, remaining attractive long after its midsummer bloom with fresh, grasslike foliage that stays neat and colorful well into fall. A hardy ...

Kerria japonica 'Honshu' - Japanese rose (2246 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 10:55:57 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Kerria japonica - Japanese Kerria Family: Rosaceae (Ker-ria: named for William Kerr, Kew Gardener and Collector) Kerria japonica is a hardy (Zone 5) deciduous shrub that matures at 3 to 5 feet in height. Its a dense mounded plant with numerous slender, zigzagging branches that emerge at ground level. The beauty of Kerria is found in its flowers, stems and foliage. The bright yellow flowers are noticeably reminiscent of an old fashioned rose with its 5 petals. The flowers clearly make this plant ...

Cotoneaster dammeri 'Skogholm' - Cotoneaster Skogholm (2730 readers)

Contributed by abies 25.10 2007 on 11:40:33 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Evergreen, fast growing first-class ground cover with oval, glossy, bright green narrow leaves and bright red fruit. Excellent for banks, slopes or even a low facer for shrub borders. The late spring flowers are not very showy, but they produce shiny, red fruit. Entirely frost hardy, this cultivar will grow 40-90 cm high and can spread 1m each year. The vertical shoots should be cut off as to maintain a ground cover effect. ...

Caladium bicolor - Fancy Leafed Caladiums (939 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 12:12:00 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Bright scarlet with green edges. Sun tolerant. Fancy Leafed Caladiums are very showy foliage plants with bright red, pink, green and white variegated leaves. Youll enjoy these South American beauties with heart shaped, rainbow colored leaves...prettier than most flowers. Pot early indoors with a starting temperature of 70° or more, then plant them, pot and all, outdoors in the shade or semi-shade after spring frosts. Or, plant them in shady window boxes where sun loving annuals wont grow. Water ...

Mammillaria camptotricha - Bird's Nest Cactus (752 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.07 2007 on 21:45:05 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Scientific Name: Mammillaria decipiens ssp. camptotricha | Synonym: Dolichothele camptotricha, Mammillaria camptotricha, Krainzia decipiens ssp. camptotricha, Neomammillaria camptotricha, Pseudomammillaria camptotricha ...

Sophora japonica 'Pendula' - Japanese pagoda tree (1818 readers)

Contributed by havlis 27.05 2008 on 10:32:32 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

If you went looking for a tree typical for every city you would find jacarandas in Buenos Aires, London planes in London, and in Prague you would be struck by the beauty of Japanese pagoda trees . Numerous specimens were planted there many years ago. Now they have skyscraping trunks and huge crowns, blooming tremendously from July till August. ...

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. ...

Callistemon citrinus - Lemon Bottlebrush (1695 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.01 2008 on 12:53:37 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Article's text

Upright small tree or large shrub, 6-12 high by 6-8 wide. Leaves are narrow, lance shaped, and leathery, with a distinctly citrus aroma (thus the common name). Bright red, plump, bottle-brush shaped flowers composed mostly of stamens bloom off and on throughout hot weather. Bark is somewhat rough and light brown. ...

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey' - Golden Oakleaf Hydrangea (1666 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.11 2007 on 13:32:05 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Little Honey Oakleaf Hydrangea ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. The Showiest Oakleaf Yet! Golden spring leaves, white blooms, scarlet fall foliage, and even bright red stems -- what DOESNT Little Honey have? The most beautiful and distinctive Oakleaf Hydrangea Ive ever had the pleasure of seeing, Little Honey adds a whole new look to this family of multi- ...

Stephanotis floribunda - Madagascar Jasmine (1081 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.11 2007 on 11:59:13 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

The Madagascar Jasmine (Bridal Wreath) thrives with bright but indirect lighting. A bright North or East window is perfect,or any indirect light window. Also, try to provide some humidity as this plant will do better then although this is not critical for the plants survival. The Madagascar jasmine is a vine with twining growth habit so you need to provide a support for it. One important point to remember is to not move the plant when in bloom, not even twist it around in the window as then the ...

Eucharis grandiflora - Amazon Lily (753 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 10:05:16 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

This spectacular, extremely fragrant Compact Amazon Lily has slimmer tighter foliage than traditional Amazon Lilies. Yet it has large wax white daffodil shaped flowers produced in considerable numbers. The plant prefers very bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist, not wet or dry. Normal house temperatures are fine. It is a cousin of the Amaryllis. ...

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Japanese Maple (2265 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 10:16:06 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Grows to 20/30 ft. Known as a Red Japanese Maple, this specimen is upright with bright red leaves. Exceptional landscape or Japanese garden planting. An eye-catching specimen with exceptional foliage. A beautiful addition to a small garden or border. ...

Pilea cadierei - Aluminum Plant (768 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 11:52:28 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The Aluminium Plant, Pilea cadierei is a native of Vietnam and is grown for its attractive foliage. The dark green leaves have silver markings between the veins. It prefers very bright, but indirect light. Keep evenly moist, not wet or dry. This showy plant prefers temperatures above 60 degrees F. Trim as needed. ...

Hedera helix 'Midas Touch' - English Ivy (1792 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.12 2007 on 09:23:52 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

The Midas Touch Ivy is an easy to grow houseplant. It will thrive in bright, indirect light or in a window. Just water when the soil is dry. Prune as needed and new plants can be started from the cuttings. The Midas Touch Ivy has large leaves and is brightly variegated. It is a stand out! ...

Carex comans 'Bronze' - New Zealand Hair Sedge (2329 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.05 2007 on 18:58:28 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Rich Honey Tones All Year! Coppery with pink tints in spring, then golden-amber till frost! Now heres a nice change of pace for your edging, containers, and border accents! Bronze Carex is just what its name promises -- an ornamental grass (easy and carefree!) that keeps its honey-toned leaves right through the summer heat and into fall! The only time it changes in when the new foliage emerges in spring -- its as coppery-bright as a new penny, with pink highlights!This Carex quickly forms a neat ...