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Lavatera thuringiaca 'Barnsley' - Lavatera 'Barnsley'

Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts' - Dwarf Bleeding Heart (314 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2008 on 09:07:32 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Ivory Hearts Bleeding Heart - Dicentra Ivory Hearts Family: Fumariaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. An exceptionally long-blooming hybrid with bunches of nallow, white, heart-shaped flowers over robust, finely-cut blue-green foliage. ...

Dicentra scandens - Bleeding Heart Vine (1291 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 09:06:53 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Title and Article's text

Looking 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. ...

Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives (622 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.06 2008 on 07:30:10 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Members 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 . ...

Dicentra spectabilis 'Goldheart' - Bleeding Heart (2190 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 09:41:25 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

GoldHeart Bleeding Heart - Dicentra spectabilis Goldheart Family: Fumariaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. A magnificent specimen with golden, iridescent leaves. This stunning plant is topped in the spring with rose-pink flowing flowers. Looks great with hosta. ...

Clerodendrum thomsoniae - Bleeding Heart Vine (904 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.07 2007 on 09:48:02 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Title and Article's text

The Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is an attractive bushy, tropical looking twining vine. Glossy dark green leaves are from 5 to 7 inches long (18 cm). It is hardy in zones 10 and 11 and in cooler areas should be grown outdoors in the summer and brought indoors during the winter. Prefers full sun or part-sun. This native of Africa can vine up to 6 feet and get over 2 feet wide. ...

Cyclamen cilicium - Cyclamen (802 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 12:06:26 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Cyclamen are wonderful plants prized not only for their dainty flowers but for their distinctive heart-shaped foliage that brightens the garden long after the flowers have disappeared. They thrive where few other flowers grow, even in dry shade under trees! Very long lived, they slowly spread to large clumps giving you years of delight. This variety has been cultivated since 1598! Marbled foliage grows in spring; rosy pink flowers bloom in fall ...

Brunnera macrophylla - Siberian Bugloss (571 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2007 on 04:32:53 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The Heartleaf Brunnera is also called; False forget-me-not, or Siberian bugloss. It has clusters of small airy sky blue to purple blooms in May and June. Plants grow 12-18 tall and have attractive heart-shaped foliage. Heartleaf Brunnera thrives in moist well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It is excellent for shaded areas of the garden. ...

Totally Bonsai (849 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.04 2007 on 14:31:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Guide to Growing, Shaping, and Caring for Miniature Trees and Shrubs | Creating your own bonsai is simple, calming, and serene, and best of all, it lets you bring the outdoors inside, even if you dont have a lot of space. ...

Gardening with a Wild Heart (546 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.08 2007 on 10:19:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Restoring Californias Native Landscapes at Home | Judith Lowrys voice and experiences make a rich matrix for essays that include discussions of wildflower gardening, the ecology of native grasses, wildland seed-collecting, principles of natural design, and plant/animal interactions. This lyrical and articulate mix of the practical and the poetic combines personal story, wildland ecology, restoration gardening practices, and native plant horticulture. ...

Hosta 'Bressingham Blue' - Hosta (794 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 12:07:28 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

One of the bluest leaved hostas. Heart shaped blue-green leaves. White flowers in July. Foliage is 16-20 inches tall. Outstanding accent in the shade garden. ...

Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' - common lilac (1984 readers)

Contributed by havlis 20.04 2008 on 21:08:03 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Lilacs are famous shrubs with showy flowers from May to June. Rich and dense upright panicles of tiny fragrant flowers last for 3-4 weeks. Variety Primrose has yellow-green buds and light creamy yellow flowers. Stiff leaves are heart-shaped, upto 10 cm long, mid to dark green. ...

Complete Houseplants (430 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.05 2008 on 13:51:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Featuring over 200 Easy-Care Favorites | Complete Houseplants provides homeowners with all the information they need to incorporate plants in the interior design of their homes. The book covers the basics of choosing the right plants for the home, selecting containers, and plant arranging. Sections on proper care and lighting will help homeowners enjoy heathy, beautiful houseplants for years. But the heart of the book are the 250 plant profiles, with 50 of those profiles new to this edition. Eac ...

Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' - Hardy Geranium (1122 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.03 2008 on 17:31:50 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Hardy Geranium cinereum Ballerina Family: Geraniaceae Origin: The species is native to the central Pyrenees. Award-winning compact variety with slightly ruffled, cupped flowers. The iced-pink, heart-shaped petals are intricately patterned with very dark-maroon veining which converges into an eye. Small gray-green foliage is full and deeply-lobed, curling a little. ...

Petunia grandiflora 'Blue Spark Cascadia' - Blue Spark Cascadia Petunia (1191 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 09:57:58 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's text

Showy lavender-blue and white bicolor blossoms are an eye-catching accent wherever theyre displayed. A petunia unlike any youve ever seen before! Extremely long blooming - early spring to first frost - with avalanches of smaller flowers and lush, heart-shaped leaves which cascade as long as 8-10. ...

Polygonum Orientale - Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate (921 readers)

Contributed by amazon 13.10 2007 on 10:38:59 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's text

First grown in the United States by Thomas Jefferson, Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate is a spectacular, old-fashioned cottage garden favorite. Fast growing, the thick, sturdy stems rise to 5Â and bear flamboyant, arching, pendulous bright pink, bead like, flower clusters 3-4 long. Lush, heart-shaped leaves are very pretty. Makes an excellent cut flower too. Rich soil is best. 5-10 ft. Hardy Annual/Reseeding. Make an excellent sumer hedge. Lures beneficial pollinators such as bees, wasps and flies. ...

Hosta 'Center of Attention' - Hosta (658 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 11:45:16 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Small to medium hosta. Heart-shaped leaves with creamy yellow centers surrounded by 2-tone green margins whcih also streak into the center. Lavender flowers. PPAF ...

Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' - Himalayan Honeysuckle (1772 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.08 2007 on 12:00:07 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

A splashy new plant with brightly colored golden heart shaped leaves and pendulous white and burgundy flowers. Commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, this gold-leaf version is a real show stopper. In the South it is a shrub and in the north it behaves like a perennial dieing back to the ground each winter. In the spring it quickly grows back and blooms all summer long. It is best used as you would a perennial or annual, mixed into a colorful border or used as a patio container plant. Plus the ...

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' - Judas tree, love tree (2257 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.04 2008 on 09:02:44 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Judas tree is often called The Love Tree because of the unusual shape and colour of its leaves which do look like a heart icon. Their colour is bronze to deep burgundy, sometimes with green shades or veins. This small sized tree has an upright habit with low branches and is attractive all year round not only because of the foliage but also for its unique small pea-like flowers which come out in April/May and are bright pink. ...

Begonia grandis - Hardy Begonia (781 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.09 2007 on 08:33:32 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on 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. ...

Seedheads in the Garden (749 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:23:33 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Seedheads bring impact to late summer borders and linger to provide interest well into autumn and winter. They look dramatic set against a backdrop of fading flowers, associate well with grasses and native plants, and are key components of the naturalistic garden in which every phase of a plant is enjoyed from first shoot to final decay. After providing historical context, ...