rose gardens

Picea abies 'Little Gem' - Norway Spruce

Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Rose' - Forget-Me-Not (803 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.07 2007 on 08:28:55 Topic: Plants / Perennials

Forget-Me-Not Victoria Rose - Tiny, rose-pink flowers on compact bushy plant. Use for borders and edging. Reseeds. Great for shady rock gardens, beds or borders. ...

A History of the Fragrant Rose (1090 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.03 2008 on 11:21:24 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The rose is the most treasured flower in the world. It has been prized, even held as sacred, for thousands of years. Across the ages, the rose has been celebrated in painting, music, myth, heraldry, and religion. Cultivated for its medicinal and culinary properties as well as for its fragrance, it was so highly valued in ancient times that attar of rose was more costly than gold. ...

Roses Revealed (612 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:07:22 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Find Your Perfect Roses | Offering information on 200 varieties of roses, this definitive illustrated guide for rose enthusiasts and gardeners encapsulates all the romance of the universally popular, long flowering plant. The first section showcases the best rose options for particular purposes in the garden—such as which kinds provide the best ground cover, which look best trailing over a wall, and which are more appropriate for smaller gardens. ...

Hibiscus syriacus 'Antong Two' LIL' KIM - Rose of Sharon (1705 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.10 2007 on 07:52:12 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

(H. s. Antong Two ppaf) Say hello in Korean to the only miniature Rose of Sharon. A unique little shrub with dainty little white flowers punctuated with a showy red eye. The plant appear to be polyploidy because it has thick, dark green leaves and the flowers last for three days instead of the typical one day before falling. Creates many new landscape and garden uses; great for mixed containers, mixed perennial beds or for around decks or entry gardens. Developed by noted plantsman Dr. Shim of S ...

Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Queen' - Violet Sage, Ornamental Meadow Sage (2362 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.06 2007 on 09:11:00 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

This perennial tolerates drought and blazing sun! Thin, Brilliant Rose Spikes Form a Solid Wall of Color! 12-inch dwarf plant blooms in early summer, then repeats! Masses of pencil-thin, vibrantly colorful bloomspikes arise on this perennial Sage, so densely set that they present a solid wall of color in the border! ...

Indigofera pseudotinctoria 'Rose Carpet' - Dwarf False Indigo (1489 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.07 2007 on 07:44:56 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

A prostrate rug that blooms from late June until frost. This is much lower and dense than the species that we saw growing wild in Korea. Rich rose-pink spikes, 1-2 long cover this little shrub. Great for edging beds, walkways, or try in the rock garden. ...

Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (972 readers)

Contributed by amazon 22.06 2007 on 10:32:04 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Bright carmine-rose flowers and petals held out flat make this a show-stopper! So much better than other Echinaceas! Brighter carmine-rose color, larger flowers and petals held out flatter for maximum show! This easy-care butterfly magnet blooms profusely from June through September. Growing 3 1/2 feet tall in full sun to light shade, it is drought-tolerant -- perfect for a natural landscape. Leave the dried seedheads on the plants and watch the birds feast! ...

Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant' - Showy Stonecrop (838 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.07 2007 on 08:53:20 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Prefers sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. For rock gardens and taller varieties in borders. Brilliant Rose flowers with grayish-green leaves. AGM WINNER. ...

Success with Roses (492 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 14:05:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Few ornamental plants match roses for sheer majesty, but success in growing these garden beauties isn’t assured. Expert advice can make a real difference, and here is essential information for growing all kinds of roses—as ground cover or hedges, in gardens large and small, in containers, and even indoors. Hundreds of color photographs show how to prune, feed, and treat pests on climbing roses, hybrid tea roses, rose shrubs, and more. The comprehensive rose directory lists hundreds of varieties, ...

Helleborus orientalis 'Blue Lady' - Blue Lady Lenten Rose (978 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:17:26 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Stories about Lenten Roses are countless. In medieval times, it was considered a weapon against witches, madness and evil spirits. Lenten Roses deserve a place in every garden, not only because of their supposed power, but because they bloom for a long time, early in winter, when the weather is cool and most other flowers are still dormant. They like moist loamy soil with lime and leaf mold. We like them as ground covers for deciduous shrubs, conifers, or broad-leafed evergreens, and when possib ...

Dicentra spectabilis 'Goldheart' - Bleeding Heart (2330 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 09:41:25 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on 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. ...

Echeveria - Blue Mexican Rose (1035 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:24:39 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Echeverias are succulent type plants (similar to cactus) that are extremely easy to grow. Like cactus they prefer sun and a thorough watering when dry. The flowers are spectacular. They are native to Mexico and make easy to grow house plants. ...

Hyacinthus 'Gypsy Queen' - Hyacinth (988 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.09 2007 on 08:02:31 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Salmon color with a hint of apricot rose. Naturalizes well. Heirloom 1925. Vivid and long-lasting, these Hyacinths are exceptional in size and fragrance! ...

Antique Roses for the South (997 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.03 2007 on 11:18:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Belindas Dream, Katy Road Pink and Georgetown Tea, the names alone evoke images of glorious cottage gardens and arching trellises laden with perfumed blossoms. In this revised edition, rose expert Bill Welch updates the latest information and top sources for antique roses. ...

Centaurea dealbata - Persian Cornflower, Knapweed (1002 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.06 2007 on 11:50:25 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The Persian Coneflower is an upright, bushy plant. Leaf color is medium green with white on the back of the leaf. Flowers are fluffy-looking, soft rose-pink, with white centers. They bloom in June and July and prefer full sun. They grow 18 to 30 inches tall and should be planted 24 inches apart. ...

Begonia grandis - Hardy Begonia (864 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. ...

Syringa reticulata - Japanese Tree Lilac (1640 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.10 2007 on 20:01:58 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

The Japanese tree lilac has cherrylike bark and grows 25 to 30 feet in height. It extends the lilac season by flowering in mid June, after the shrub lilacs. Its blossoms are initially rose-colored, then quickly turn creamy white, emitting a soft, sweet aroma like that of privet. Hardy in zones 3-7. ...

Kerria japonica 'Honshu' - Japanese rose (2446 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 10:55:57 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Kerria japonica - Japanese Kerria Family: Rosaceae (Ker-ria: named for William Kerr, Kew Gardener and Collector) Kerria japonica is a hardy (Zone 5) deciduous shrub that matures at 3 to 5 feet in height. Its a dense mounded plant with numerous slender, zigzagging branches that emerge at ground level. The beauty of Kerria is found in its flowers, stems and foliage. The bright yellow flowers are noticeably reminiscent of an old fashioned rose with its 5 petals. The flowers clearly make this plant ...

Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Bouquet' - Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead (2062 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. ...

Cercis siliquastrum - Judas Tree (3667 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. ...