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Botanical Latin (728 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:21:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Botanical Latin is accepted by horticulturists and botanists everywhere as the medium for naming new plants, and botanical research is almost impossible without reference to the vast number of first descriptions in Latin — much information is available in no other language. For gardeners, too, a working knowledge of botanical Latin is essential for the accurate identification of plants in the garden. ...

Genista lydia - Woadwaxen (896 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.08 2007 on 12:07:17 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Family: Fabaceae; (Genis-ta: ancient Latin name: tinctoria: of dyes); A profusion of bright yellow flowers drape this low arching beauty in May and June. Attractive green stems. Proven to be very hardy by Paul Cappielos research at the University of Maine. Adaptable to poor dry soils. Thrives in heat. ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Satin Violet' - Violet Satin Hibiscus (842 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 11:29:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Family: Malvaceae (Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) Wow! The richest, deepest color weve ever seen in Althea! Big single, deeply saturated red-violet flowers cover this hardy, strong growing plant from July to September. Hybridized by Claude Bellion of Minier Nurseries. ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Satin' - Rose of Sharon (2300 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 11:20:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Family: Malvaceae (Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) Absolutely the best blue! Its large, singel, rich royal blue flowers are certain to draw attention. Blue Satin is a strong growing, uniform plant with rich color. Hybridized by Rien Verweij of the Netherlands. AWARDS: Award of Recommendation Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society. ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon' - Rose of Sharon (1264 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 09:36:59 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

(Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) A whole new look for Hardy Hibiscus! Large, single lavender flowers adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. Hybridized by Dr. Roderick Woods of England. AWARDS: Gold Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society. Mail Order Gardening Association Green Thumb Award. ...

Arum italicum - lords and ladies (784 readers)

Contributed by havlis 20.04 2008 on 21:24:42 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Lords-and-ladies is an old favourite among tuberous plants. And as you can tell by the Latin name, it does not come from Bangladesh though it looks rather exotic. The arrow-shaped leaves are very attractive, marbled green with conspicuous creamy white or yellowish veins. They are popular for flower bouquets. New leaves rise in early autumn in the first phase, and overwinter until the following year. The second phase of new leaves comes in early spring. They die out in mid summer when the plant u ...

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Victoria' - red-vein (1366 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.02 2008 on 10:20:10 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Latin name enkianthus was made up from two Greek words although this deciduous shrub originates in Japan. It belongs to the heath family and also fits in there perfectly. No other rhododendron or azalea has its structure. Its main stems are always fully vertical with tops of small, alternate leaves. ...

Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows' - Pagoda Dogwood (1719 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 09:32:53 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Cornus - Bush Dogwood ; Family: Cornaceae ; (Corn-us: Latin meaning horn, describes the toughness of the wood) ; Nearly Solid Gold Foliage Fragrant blooms and delectable berries add to the ornamental appeal Plant Patent 11,287. cv. W. Stackman. The most marvelously variegated Pagoda Dogwood of all, this very compact cultivar offers foliage of brightest yellow-gold, marked only slightly with dark green at the center of each leaf. A spectacular show in spring, when the leaves first unfurl, the tre ...

The Plant Doctor (530 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 10:50:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Practical Guide to Having a Healthy Garden | Every spring, plant lovers around the world are faced with life-or-death questions such as: Will it be petunias or pansies? Marigolds or morning glories? Do I dare plant azaleas in the shade? Although most of us still rely on friends or dumb luck to figure things out, there is a better way. The Plant Doctor is a gardeners one-stop resource for common gardening questions. Whether youre a novice struggling to keep your day lilies alive or a more exper ...

Flowering Plant Families of the World (1037 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:45:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This definitive book, now completely updated, will remain a key reference for gardeners, botanists and plant professionals worldwide. ...

Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' - blueblos, California lilac (3412 readers)

Contributed by havlis 16.02 2008 on 19:28:30 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

This charming shrub is called blueblossom or California lilac. It has nothing to do with lilacs though. The flowers are absolutely amazing, not violet, not pale, just unbeatable sky blue. They are formed in rounded, terminal cymes and come out in early June and usually last for about a month. That is another reason to own this gorgeousness. There are so many of them every year that they totally cover the plant. Evergreen leaves are only 2-3 cm long, ovate, dark green, very glossy and deeply vein ...