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Growing Hardy Orchids (561 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:13:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

This is a book for adventurous gardeners with an appreciation for temperate orchid species and native wildflowers. A surprising number of terrestrial orchids are hardy, some able to withstand temperatures down to minus 50°F or minus 45.5°C. Though they have a reputation for being challenging to cultivate, in truth, most hardy orchids are no more so than a rose. ...

Fuchsia magellanica - Hardy Fuchsia (640 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.09 2007 on 18:43:28 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

If you love Fuchsia in hanging baskets, then youll adore this plant. Masses of brilliant red pendant flowers act as beacons for hummingbirds. Completely cold hardy. In warmer climates its an attractive evergreen and is deciduous (comes back from the roots) in colder regions. Grows into a very ornamental specimen planting. Prefers sun or part-sun. Hardy in zones 3-10. ...

Actinidia chinensis - Kiwi Fruit (748 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.09 2007 on 18:38:59 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

The Hardy Kiwi, are native to the mountains and hills of southwestern China where they grow wild in trees and on bushes. The Hardy Kiwi was introduced to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and New Zealand between 1900 to 1910 from China. Commercial plantings were made in New Zealand about 1930 and have become widespread over the last 20-30 years. ...

Muhlenbergia mexicana - Mexican muhly (1071 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.12 2007 on 11:24:01 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Muhlenbergia mexicana (Mexican Pink Satin Grass); Hardy in zones 7-10. A very hardy grass. In cooler zones use as an annual. Soil: Normal to Wet; Sun: Heavy Shade to Full Sun; Height: 12-24 ...

Begonia grandis - Hardy Begonia (653 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.09 2007 on 08:33:32 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Large, heart-shaped leaves add a lush, tropical texture in moist, shady gardens. Leaves have prominent red veins underneath and are especially showy if backlit by the sun. The flower is soft rose-pink, translucent and somewhat frosted, like satin glass. Plants are hardy as far north as New York City if given adequate protection. This 3 tall Begonia increases rapidly by forming small bulblets on the stems that drop in fall and root around the base. ...

Syringa oblata - Early Lilac (526 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 20:52:57 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Native to Korea this lilac is hardy from zones 4-8. It grows 10-12 feet tall and prefers sun or partial shade. Has lilac-purple flowers in the spring that are very fragrant. The leaves are dark bluish green with a reddish-purple fall color. This is a very hardy lilac. It also makes an excellent bonsai! ...

Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott' - Nepal Cinquefoil, Potentilla (812 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.06 2007 on 11:19:14 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

A compact perennial plant covered with cerise flowers in June and July. Can be used in borders, beds, and as a ground cover. Plant in sun or partial sun, 18 inches apart. Grows to 10-12 inches tall. Very hardy and easy to grow. Hardy in zones 4-9. ...

Gypsophila repens 'Rosea' - Creeping Baby's Breath (787 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.06 2007 on 09:34:38 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

A delightful plant for cascading down rock gardens, walls and dry banks, its greyish leaves are covered by a froth of small pink flowers in summer. It is happy in sandy or stony soils, but does best in deep well-drained soil. Plant in full sun, 12 inches apart. Grows only 6 tall. A very hardy perennial! Hardy in zones: 4-9 ...

Astilbe x arendsii 'Grande' - Astilbe (551 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 09:54:44 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Astilbe Grande - Hardy perennial. Wonderful airy plumes of softly coloured flowers rise over dense clumps of attractive mid green foliage. Stunning planted in drifts or small groups in the mixed border. Also excellent as a cut flower. Grows to a height of 32in. (80cm) and a spread of 25in. (63cm). Blooms begin in midsummer and continue until fall. Best in shade. Hardy in zones 5-9. ...

Lamium maculatum 'Golden Anniversary' - Spotted Dead Nettle (556 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 09:14:24 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Golden Anniversary Lamium - Lamium Golden Anniversary This very hardy groundcover features green leaves with silver and gold markings. It is excellent for shade or part-shade. It can be used beneath trees or shrubs, or about anywhere a tough ground cover is needed. It is also attractive as a border. Grows 6-8 apart. Adapts well to dry or moist conditions. Hardy in zones 4-8. ...

Muscari comosum - Grape Hyacinths (565 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:03:08 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Clusters 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. ...

Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Bouquet' - Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead (1833 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.06 2007 on 09:39:54 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Rose flowers, grows 3 ft. This moisture loving perennial has lovely flower spikes. Flowers remain at any angle turned. Can be planted in sun or shade. Plant 12 apart. Hardy in zones: 4-9. Blooms August through September. Physostegia virginiana was given the name obedient plant because if a flower is pushed to one side it stays in that position. It is a very hardy and easy to grow perennial. ...

Asplenium scolopendrium - hart´s tongue fern (621 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.04 2008 on 14:17:55 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's text

Hart’s tongue fern is the only hardy fern with entire edge. There are not individual leaflets as on other species but one wide, bright green and glossy leaf. They respond well to fertilizing: the more nutrients – the bigger leaves. ...

Dryopteris affinis - golden male fern (310 readers)

Contributed by havlis 27.03 2008 on 16:38:09 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's text

Golden male fern is the basic species from which the most beautiful varieties arose. The “golden” bit in the name is relevant for the midrib which is yellowish-brown but cannot influence the overall appearance of bright green colour. ...

Cercis siliquastrum - Judas Tree (2592 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.10 2007 on 09:02:07 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

The most extravagant flowering small tree we know. Simply drips with rose-pink flowers from every conceivable point along the branches and trunk, then gives an encore by producing a mass of purple pods in the Autumn. Frost hardy tree. Prefers sun. ...

Begonias (805 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 11:37:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History | Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder these intriguing plants have gained such a following. Concise descriptions, keys, and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly grown species and their most popular cultivars, are included. Additional chapters cover their cultural history, cu ...

Iris 'Firebreather' - Tall Bearded Iris (555 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 10:56:12 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Nice bright orange flowers. These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. They enjoy full or part sun and well-drained soil. Plant about 15-18 inches apart. No. 1 rhizomes Hardy in Zone: 4-10 Height: 30-36 Blooms: May-Jun ...

Iris 'Champagne Elegance' - Bearded Iris (679 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.07 2007 on 21:23:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

White and apricot flowers, re-blooms later in the summer. These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. They enjoy full or part sun and well-drained soil. Plant about 15-18 inches apart. ...

Clematis chiisanensis 'Korean Beauty' - Clematis (1162 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 20:42:51 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Liven up your hanging basket, container plantings, or trellis this summer with this easy to grow Clematis. Flowering in only three months from sowing, you can use Korean Beauty almost anywhere, plus as a hardy perennial it will come back year after year. The nodding, rich yellow blooms are followed by attractive feathery seed heads. Climber to 9 feet. Blooms summer to autumn, prefers full sun to light shade. Hardy perennial in zones 5-9. Start seeds now. ...

Iris 'Lady Friend' - Tall Bearded Iris (482 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 10:59:38 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

There are no clear red iris, but iris breeders have approached red from a number of directions. . These Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. ...