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Containers for Patios (AHS Practical Guides)

Clematis viticella - Italian Clematis (1200 readers)

Contributed by amazon 24.09 2007 on 10:09:38 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Clematis viticella - Originating from native to Southern Europe Clematis viticella (Italian Clematis), have finally come up in the world. They thrive both in a hot Mediterranean climate and in the coolness of Northern Europe. Preferring sunny areas they shouldnt be planted in shade or over a north facing wall, but will settle for moderate or even poor soil. These varieties are healthier and less prone to clematis wilt, the most dangerous disease of large-flowered varieties. ...

Daylilies for the Garden (2209 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2006 on 16:12:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Grosvenor provides comprehensive information on these tough, beautiful, and easy-to-grow perennials. He includes history, cultivation, maintenance, and propagation details. An extensive list of cultivars is given, with descriptions and growing requirements for each, so the novice grower can easily profit from Grosvenors years of experience. ...

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Green Apples' - Green Apples Columbine (958 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:18:58 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The first green-flowered Aquilegia with clematis-like flower formation. The buds open a delightful lime-green shade, fade to sumptuous apple green before ageing to cream. Extremely easy to grow in andy soil in sun or dappled shade. Hardy in zones 3-8. Grows 24 inches high. ...

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' - Elizabeth Magnolia (1010 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 09:01:52 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

A rare yellow flowered magnolia! Displays elegant tapered buds that open to large, primrose yellow blooms. An upright pyramidal grower well suited for use as a single specimen. Deciduous. Flowers mid to late spring. ...

Primula 'Elizabeth Killelay' - Double Flowered Primrose (809 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 11:59:54 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Primrose prefer cool temperatues, a rich humus soil and partial shade. Can tolerate full sun in early spring but would need part shade as the temperatures warm. Easily transplanted, even when in bloom. Ideal for pots as well as in the garden border. ...

The Classic Cattleyas (799 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:50:54 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. ...

Clematis 'Jackmanii' - Jackman Clematis (2205 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.05 2007 on 21:05:57 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Large flowered climber blooming in mid and late summer bears abundant single, velvety dark purple flowers 3-4inch across with greenish brown anthers. Height 10 ft spread 3 ft. This is the most popular Clematis vine in the world and one of the easiest to grow. 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. ...

Begonias (825 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 21:29:41 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Mike Stevens presents a complete and readable guide to one of the most popular flowering plant choices: begonias. The Begoniaceae has as many as 1,000 known and identified species plus countless hundreds of hybrids. ...

An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis (2387 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.09 2006 on 12:40:26 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

With more than 800 Clematis species and cultivated varieties from which to choose, gardeners and growers have been inundated with options. Even more frustrating for some has been the absence of a single comprehensive reference with which to identify the numerous cultivars. ...

Rosa 'Dark Red' - rose (548 readers)

Contributed by havlis 04.08 2008 on 11:52:05 Topic: Plants / Roses Match on Article's text

Dark Red is a patio / polyantha rose (the botanists are in disagreement as far as naming the groups). It has double flowers of velvet-like deep red colour. These roses are low maintenance but still breathtaking, low, cluster-flowered shrubs. They bloom from end spring in several phases until the frosts. In mild winters they can have buds and occasional flowers yet in December. ...

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red' - Foxglove Penstemon (771 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.09 2007 on 08:04:43 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Commonly called Beardtongue, Penstemon is a large native genus found over large areas of the US and Canada, especially in drier locations. It contains a wealth of flower colors and sizes, plant heights, and growth habits. Husker Red is a white-flowered, red-foliaged form of P. digitalis that was selected and introduced in 1983 by Dr. Dale Lindgren, University of Nebraska. It is a versatile garden perennial, valuable as a specimen, or as a cut flower. When plants are well established, height aver ...

A Book of Blue Flowers (4501 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:55:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on 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. ...

Caring for Clematis (2) (4276 readers)

Contributed by artsnursery 25.11 2006 on 19:18:44 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Pruning While it is not mandatory to prune Clematis, you will find that your plant is more attractive and will produce more flowers if properly cared for. Pruning also enables you to control the size and growth of the plant and allows you to remove dead or damaged parts. ...