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Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:14:48 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and 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 amazon 08.07. 2007 09:42:33 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's textAlso known as: Gow kee, Go qi zi, Chinese Wolfberry, Duke of Argylls Tea Tree. Small 3-foot shrub with edible red berries. Fruits are consumed fresh or dried like raisins. They are also used as an ophthalmic herbal medicine in China and were included more recently in some dietary supplements. The dried berries taste somewhat like cranberries and have a very high content of beta carotene. ...
Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:19:54 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Title and Article's textThe Chinese wisteria is a shade-tolerant vine, but it blooms best when grown in the sun. It prefers a deep, rich loam, has a moderate growth rate and is very easy to grow. The vine is easily pruned to keep it contained. The violet blue flowers, borne in drooping 8-12 racemes, are produced in late spring or early summer. It will cover a large trellis or arbor very quickly and is beautiful as a focal point to an entrance or porch. Hardy in zone 4-9. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:35:29 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's textCommon Name: Chinese or Beverly Hills Foxglove (The Foxglove growing on Steriods). Rehmannia is named after Joseph Rehmann (1799-1831) a physician in Petrograd, Russia. The flowers of this plant look like a foxglove on steroids. The Chinese Foxglove blooms longer than common Foxglove and it has a showier flower. It sends out underground runners to form colonies and is deer and rabbit resistant. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:57:00 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textGardens have long been an integral part of Chinese culture, written about by scholars and prized by emperors and priests; think of Chinese scrolls traced with plum blossoms and wood-block prints etched with pine branches or bamboo. The West has not only received a great number of fine plants from China, its also been influenced by the Chinese appreciation of plants, by their ideas on striving to have something in bloom year-round, and by their treasuring shape as well as bloom. A surprising numb ...
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 02.08. 2007 09:25:15 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textPopular in 16th century European gardens for flavoring soups and salads, both the leaves and the 1.5 white flowers add spicy flavor to cooking and they have been known to be used in Chinese medicine for kidneys, lower back and knees. Direct seed in cool soil during early spring in permanent location in garden. For earlier plants, start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting in early spring. During germination, keep entire seedbed moist and well watered through maturity. Cut leaves from mature pl ...
Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:51:25 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Title and Article's textProbably the most eye-catching version of trumpet creepers is this Chinese one. As a fast growing vine it can soon cover walls, gazebos or fences. The flowers are large: 7-9 cm wide, salmon pink with a clear yellow throat. The buds form a raceme that blooms from July till frosts. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:49:51 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on TitleExtremely beautiful rapid growing climber that starts flowering in June and continues until the frosts in the fall. Delightful parasol-shaped fuchsia pink calyx with black/purple to crimson 3 flowers within. Can be used in sunny pergolas, porches, trellises, hanging baskets, even walls. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:25:21 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textClassed as one of the superior tonic roots in traditional Chinese medicine and known as Huang Qi, it is used for poor appetite, fatigue and cold. This sprawling plant blooms with light yellow flowers similar to a pea. Likes deep, sandy, well-drained soil. ...
Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:43:59 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textPeonies 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:36:50 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textKnown as Mu-Tong in Chinese medicine, it has been used for laryngitis and dry coughs, urinary stones, and bladder problems. A decoction is made from the dried stem of the vine. The plant is a shrubby vine that is cold hardy to 18 degrees. Can be raised as an evergreen vine in warmer climates. Has very fragrant flowers and large fruits that have a tapioca-like flavor. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:34:02 Topic: Plants / Bonsais Match on Article's textThe Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree likes warmer temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees and above. Place the plant in bright filtered light near a sunny window and/or under artificial light with a minimum of 150 footcandles. They are an easy to grow bonsai. Native to Brazil. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:26:03 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textSansevierias or as they are commonly called Snake Plants or Mother-in-laws Tongue have a rich history of folklore and new science. These plants have a rich history of cultivation. In China, it was kept as a treasured houseplant because the Eight Gods bestowed their eight virtues on those who grew them. These virtues include long life, prosperity, intelligence, beauty, art, poetry, health and strength. The plants were kept near the entrances inside the home so that the eight virtues could pass th ...
Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:19:53 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleGolden Queen Globe Flower - Trollius chinensis Golden Queen Family: Ranunculaceae Origin: The species is native to China and Russia. Deep golden yellow flowers. AGM WINNER! Does not like hot, humid conditions. Cut back fading foliage in mid-summer. The moist perennial border, wildflower garden or bog garden. Can be used for cutflowers. ...
Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:13:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textBonsai is considered a primarily Japanese art, yet its origins lie deep within ancient China. Evolving over 2,500 years, the Chinese approach to bonsai reflects a unique set of cultural, philosophical and aesthetic values largely unknown to modern bonsai enthusiasts. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 08:21:09 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textEdible Sunset Hibiscus ( Abelmoschus manihot ) Known also as an edible hibiscus , this obscure Chinese species is a tropical perennial , half shrub that can reach 6 feet in height. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:23:33 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textRichly enshrouded in legend and superstition, valued for a wide variety of uses and prized by gardeners, hollies have always been part of our lives and gardens. Now they are enjoying a peak of popularity as gardeners wake up to their huge diversity of form, foliage and fruit, marvel at their adaptability, and appreciate the wide variety of situations in which they can be used. ...
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Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:30:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThe Roses box set features two volumes: the first, The Art of the Rose , provides an illustrated history of roses and their present-day uses, from their Chinese origins to the latest creations by Meilland and Delbard. It covers topics such as The Origins of the Rose and The Family of Roses, and the final section is dedicated to instructions for care and cultivation of these delicate blooms. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:22:42 Topic: Plants / Other Match on TitleMusella lasiocarpa is an exciting banana relative that comes from high altitudes (to frosty 2800m / 9200ft!) in the Yunnan province in China. The maximum height of the plant is only about 1.5m / 5ft, half of which is a very stout, conical trunk, topped by a crown of handsome, slightly glaucous, broad leaves. From early age, the rhizome produces many suckers. The flower, which is big and bright yellow, appears in its second year, and grows upright at the top of the trunk. As the inflorescence gro ...
Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:14:07 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's textThe Mosquito Plant is a genetically engineered geranium hybrid with a unique characteristic: it repels mosquitoes! It is easily grown as a potted patio plant, and easily enjoyed for its attractive foliage and sweet lemony scent, as well as for its mosquito repelling powers. It produces a leafy, attractive, foot-tall plant during its first season. ...
Contributed by amazon 07.06. 2008 07:30:10 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textMembers of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart , have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly among the genus Corydalis . ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:50:36 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text18 Miniature Garden Projects - Western home and garden design has been increasingly influenced in recent years by ancient Eastern traditions. Feng shui masters are now routinely consulted by architects and interior designers, and bonsai gardening continues to fascinate and inspire. ...
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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