herbaceous

The Gardener's Peony (679 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 11:43:59 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Peonies 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 ...

The Romantic Herb Garden (421 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 21:11:36 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The must-have ingredient of any garden, herbs have long been the stalwarts of the cottage garden, imparting fragrance and health as well as flavor to beds and borders. However, todays garden designers have realized that herbs can also help to shape or be a key visual element in a garden. The Romantic Herb Garden shows how you can design with herbs, using these plants in an innovative and bold way as either a backdrop to or even the star of any garden scheme. ...

1001 Perennials (629 readers)

Contributed by amazon 19.05 2007 on 09:07:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The something-for-everyone source for the best, hardy herbaceous perennials for house and garden. Gardeners will rely on its authoritative information, including details on each plants availability, cultivation, and propagation; planning and design; and diseases and pests. It could be the most valuable gardening tool you ever buy! ...

Erigeron 'Azure Fairy' - Fleabane (636 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.06 2007 on 10:06:09 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Type: Herbaceous perennial, Flowers: Lavender, Comments: Azure Fairy Fleabane blooms from mid-summer into fall. Set the plants 12 inches apart in a sunny area and any well-drained soil. The plant can be used in light, sandy soil. Remove the old flowers as they fade to obtain additional flowering. It also makes a good cut flower. Propagation: Propagate by division in spring or fall. ...

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink' - Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead (921 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 10:30:30 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Family: Hydrangaceae ; (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. ...

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Wave' - Bigleaf Hydrangea (851 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 10:02:11 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Lemon Wave A wild psychedelic, variable blend of yellow, cream, white and green variegated foliage. Rivals the best of the variegated Hosta on the market. Mauve flowers . FIRST CHOICE AWARD 99. ...

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Masja' - Bigleaf Hydrangea (987 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.11 2007 on 11:46:48 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Masja Bigleaf Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Masja | Family: Hydrangaceae | (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) | Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. ...

Passion Flowers (593 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.05 2007 on 11:38:52 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Lost flower of the Andes is blooming in Britain. This headline in the Daily Telegraph celebrated the last remaining example of Passiflora lourdesae , a Venezuelan herbaceous climber that was raised from a cutting by John Vanderplank--the only successful attempt from a dozen cuttings sent to botanists around the world. The story of this dramatic recovery from extinction is just one of the delights of Passion Flowers . ...

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii - Tree Peony (1044 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 13:22:02 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The herbaceous Peony has been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years. Considering the beauty of the flower and the longevity of the plants, its no wonder why they have long been a perennial favorite. Peony clumps may survive for up to as long as 50 years, so it is advisable to prepare the site very thoroughly before planting. Once they have become established in the garden, they are reasonably free from maintenance and problems. ...

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin' - Bigleaf Hydrangea (570 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.09 2007 on 10:54:46 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Harlequin Bigleaf Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Harlequin ; Family: Hydrangaceae ; (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. ...

Paeonia tenuifolia - Fern Leaf Peony (664 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 10:11:04 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Dwarf Campanulas: And Associated Genera (749 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 18:47:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Campanulas have long been a gardeners favourite, their spectacular summer performance earning them a place in the herbaceous border year after year. Here their lesser-known relatives, the smaller dwarf campanulas, take centre stage. Everyone who grows campanulas will enjoy this book, finding uses for the diminutive yet exuberant forms at the front of the border as well as in rock gardens, alpine houses, troughs, and containers. ...

Passiflora (926 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:33:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Passionflowers of the World | Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination among plant collectors for their bold, beautiful, complicated blossoms and delectable passionfruits. Most are perennial climbers, but some are trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, or even annuals, and all lend a dramatic, tropical flavor to any situation. Since they have such a broad range of cultivation requirements, passionflowers can be grown by just about a ...

An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis (2334 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. ...

Tropical Flowering Plants (705 readers)

Contributed by amazon 13.04 2007 on 08:58:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Guide to Identification and Cultivation | This book bridges a long-standing gap between obscure references in tropical botany and the gardeners need for an accurate, practical guide with clear photographs. Incorporating the latest advances in plant taxonomy from the definitive text of Dr. Walter Judd, the book is a rare work of scrupulous research — and magnificent photography — that will be as useful to the gardener as it is to the botanist. Kirsten Llamas exhaustively documents more than 140 ...

Herbaceous Perennial Plants (533 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:33:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

A Treatise on Their Identification, Culture, and Garden Attributes | Allan Armitage has a well-deserved reputation for serving up solid information with precision and humor. Now based in Georgia, Armitage began his gardening career in Montreal. Thus, he knows a lot about what happens to plants in both Northern and Southern gardens. He shares his experience and experiments with great good will, offering a depth and breadth of information that is rarely surpassed. Armitages take on hundreds of har ...

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey' - Golden Oakleaf Hydrangea (1396 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.11 2007 on 13:32:05 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Little Honey Oakleaf Hydrangea ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. The Showiest Oakleaf Yet! Golden spring leaves, white blooms, scarlet fall foliage, and even bright red stems -- what DOESNT Little Honey have? The most beautiful and distinctive Oakleaf Hydrangea Ive ever had the pleasure of seeing, Little Honey adds a whole new look to this family of multi- ...

Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breeches (2356 readers)

Contributed by amazon 22.05 2007 on 09:21:46 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Dark green, very ornamental large leaves on an herbaceous, semi-hardy plant that grows about 3 tall and upright, with slightly less spread than height. Leaves can be quite large, with deep cuts, although theres quite a bit of difference among individual leaves. In summer, makes creamy white to slightly pink or purplish flowers on dramatically tall, erect stalks above foliage, although the plants main drama is its foliage. Location ...

Hardy Gingers (745 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 11:49:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Including Hedychium, Roscoea, and Zingiber (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) | Flamboyant members of the family Zingiberaceae---including Hedychium, Curcuma, Roscoea, and Zingiber---are once again on the wanted list as people discover their intricately constructed flowers, beautiful perfumes, and lush foliage. Although the majority of gingers originate in the tropics, a substantial number come from temperate zones or high altitudes and are perfectly at home in the temperate gar ...

Bamboo for Gardens (935 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.03 2007 on 12:02:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Bamboos evoke an exotic atmosphere wherever they are used ? unfortunately, they are too often kept out of our gardens for fear of their invasive qualities or lack of hardiness. In truth, these elegant grasses, encompassing both woody and herbaceous forms, can achieve dramatic yet restrained effects in a range of climates. ...