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Contributed by havlis 17.03 2008 on 10:46:33 Topic: Plants / Roses Match on Title and Article's textLarge, cupped, full-petalled flowers of rich, dark crimson, eventually turning to a most pleasing shade of rich purple. Powerful Old Rose fragrance. Makes a striking climber of 6 ft - 8ft. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.11 2006 on 18:55:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textClematis rates among the most beautiful of climbing vines, but in the past its popularity suffered because it was considered hard to grow. Not any more. ...
Contributed by amazon 31.05 2007 on 10:44:23 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textPlant Type: Deciduous Vine Uses: Climbing Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings, Layering, Root cuttings Habit: Climbing Light: Full Sun, Part Shade Flower Color: Yellow Blooms: Spring, Summer, Autumn Width: 3 ft.; Height: 30 - 40 ft. Fertility: Average Soil: Neutral, Moist, High, Medium Zone: 4 - 9 Attracts: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies ...
Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 08:51:49 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textThis is an unusual and decorative vine which provides distinctive flowers, ornamental foliage and dense shade. Popular since colonial times for its long leaves and remarkable blooms which are yellow in color and are shaped similarly to a traditional Meerschaum pipe. The flowers are yellow in color and shaped like a pipe. For screening and privacy in a patio or on a trellis, this is an excellent choice. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 06:25:59 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textA deciduous climbing vine that is easy to grow and an American native. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, this would be a great addition to a butterfly garden. Will cling to garden structures and will grow rampantly in full sun or partial shade. Will grow in any average soil. Prune back to a few buds in the early spring, as flower buds form on new growth. ...
Contributed by amazon 31.05 2007 on 10:54:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textInstant Reference to More Than 250 Plants | Create a vertical garden, whether you have a tiny patio or a larger plot, with this highly practical, richly illustrated reference. If you long for climbing plants to mask unsightly buildings, to mark garden boundaries, or strictly for aesthetic reasons--roses tumbling over a fence, or clematis screening a gazebo--the authoritative, jargon-free tips and illuminating photographs target exactly what you need to know. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 06:38:51 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textFrance, 1889. Campsis x tagliabuana Madame Galen. Very floriferous hybrid with the flower size of grandiflora and hardiness of radicans. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:26:43 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on 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 02.04 2008 on 14:46:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on TitleClimbers are some of the most versatile plants, but are often overlooked. This book shows gardeners easy ways to use climbers to enhance color schemes, hide walls or fences, and accent entryways. It covers the basics of pruning and propagation and discusses edible and flowering varieties. 80 color photographs are included. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 21:08:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on TitleDescribes approx. 560 roses in detail and contains over 160 magnificent colour photographs. It provides cultivation and pruning advice for each main grouping of roses. The book was written by a rose breeder and commercial grower of vast experience and is available in a handy pocket- sized format. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 09:06:53 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textLooking for a show stopper? A wonderful climber with dozens of yellow locket flowers which insist on climbing on any convenient trellis, fence or other support. A unique golden bleeding heart vine preferring light but not midday sun. A frost hardy perennial in zones 5-9. In cooler regions grow as a house plant, hanging basket, or patio plant. Can grow up to 10 feet in one growing season. Native to Asia. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.05 2007 on 21:10:59 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textLarge, clear-blue flowers accent this climbing vine. Blooms July through September. It is hardy in zones 4-9. 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. Many people simply plant a ground cover like ivy, myrtle, or pachysandra around the plant to shade the base. ...
Contributed by amazon 21.10 2007 on 11:36:16 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textAchocha (Ladys Slipper) | Vigorous climber producing small edible pods like okra. The small fruits have a tender, crunchy white flesh with a beany, cucumber flavor. Nice in salads or for stir fries. They can also be made into novelty pickles. Pick fruits young, when still green. ...
Contributed by amazon 31.05 2007 on 10:51:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textHorticulture Gardeners Guides | Part of the successful Horticulture Gardeners Guide series, Climbers covers all aspects of the cultivation, training and care of climbing plants of many kinds including clematis, various ivies, and more. This handy guide includes ideas for mixing and matching plants to provide year round color and interest. Organized by season, situation, soil type and color, the book makes it easy to find information in a variety of ways. Special panels throughout the book focus ...
Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 14:05:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textFew ornamental plants match roses for sheer majesty, but success in growing these garden beauties isn’t assured. Expert advice can make a real difference, and here is essential information for growing all kinds of roses—as ground cover or hedges, in gardens large and small, in containers, and even indoors. Hundreds of color photographs show how to prune, feed, and treat pests on climbing roses, hybrid tea roses, rose shrubs, and more. The comprehensive rose directory lists hundreds of varieties, ...
Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:15:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textHabitats, Challenges, and Adaptations | There has always been interest in how animals live their lives --- it is easy for us to identify with them. But there are many remarkable stories about plants that deserve to be told. The Nature of Plants tells how plants adapt to the challenges of their habitats. Plants may live in places that provide too little rainfall, yet they thrive, either by evading drought, like the animals that live in deserts, or by tolerating the scarcity. ...
Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 09:46:20 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Article's textNative almost to the tropics the range includes Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and Northern South America. The genus vanilla produces the worlds most popular spice, a climbing member of the orchid family, the vanilla orchid is both terrestial and epiphytic, it grows in soil and other plants sending out aerial roots that capture water and nutrients. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.04 2007 on 20:50:13 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textInspiration, Selection, and Practical Gudance | Author John Howells claims that the climbing rose and the clematis are natural planting companions; both have an urge to reach for the sky and the need for the same growing requirements (good, rich soil and a fair amount of water). The rose makes a softer, more beautiful support for the clematis vine than any trellis, and clematis offers a contrast that brings out the beauty of roses. ...
Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:53:22 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA lavish guide to planning, planting, and maintaining a Mediterranean garden, featuring an A-Z of more than 1,000 plants and 500 color photos. No image of the Mediterranean is complete without flowering climbers, colorful shrubs, or lush gardens. Now you can enjoy Mediterranean plants in your own garden. With sections on specific plants and general care, Garden Plants for Mediterranean Climates will help you to choose and grow the regions most beautiful plants. This book includes: an introductio ...
Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 11:30:51 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textApart from common nasturtiums, there is a group of related Tropaeolum species which all make lovely garden plants. Most popular of these is the Canary creeper, an extraordinary climber with deeply divided palm-shaped leaves and heavily fringed blooms that peep from among the foliage. It is not fully hardy, but may be grown outdoors permanently in mild gardens if mulched protectively in autumn. Elsewhere it is grown as an annual, in the same way as a climbing nasturtium. It is best left to scramb ...
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