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Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 08:28:55 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's textForget-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. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.03. 2008 11:21:24 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textThe 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. ...
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Contributed by amazon 13.09. 2006 12:24:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textWhich roses grow best in a small garden? What companion plants complement a rose border? How do you modernize a rose garden? All these and more are answered in the new edition of Sunsets Roses. Everything for the novice or experienced rose devotee is here-the latest advice on shopping for roses, growing techniques, planning a rose garden, maintaining healthy roses, regional tips, and yes, detailed pruning instructions (no more ouch.) ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:12:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textFeaturing a fascinating history of the rose, origins of individual names, and a showcase of the worlds best-loved roses, the ARS Encyclopedia of Roses is a complete guide to the care and cultivation of more than 2,000 roses. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:35:01 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textThis work, published previously by the American Rose Society (ARS), represents a listing of all officially registered rose cultivars globally. It will supersede the previous edition, Modern Roses X , published in 1993. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.05. 2011 13:12:46 Topic: Plants / Roses Match on Title and Article's textSynonym: Rosa nutkanaensis Rosa nutkana also named Nootka rose or Wild rose comes from the Cinnamomeae family. It is native of Western North America . Rosa nutkana is a deciduous , woody shrub that grows up to 10ft and 4ft. wide. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 10:07:22 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textFind 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.06. 2007 09:11:00 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's textThis 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! ...
Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:44:16 Topic: Plants / Roses Match on Title and Article's textRed Masterpiece is a Hybrid Tea (long, narrow high-center buds on long stems) type rose. The hefty fragrance and profusion of dark crimson blooms make it excellent for arrangements. The bush is a medium to tall grower, and is resistant to black spot and mildew. Roses prefer a sunny location with rich, slightly acidic, well drained soil. ...
Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:46:33 Topic: Plants / Roses Match on Title and Article's textLarge, cupped, full-petalled flowers of rich, dark crimson, eventually turning to a most pleasing shade of rich purple. Powerful Old Rose fragrance. Makes a striking climber of 6 ft - 8ft. ...
Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 07:44:56 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's textA 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.04. 2007 20:50:13 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textInspiration, Selection, and Practical Gudance | Author John Howells claims that the climbing rose and the clematis are natural planting companions; both have an urge to reach for the sky and the need for the same growing requirements (good, rich soil and a fair amount of water). The rose makes a softer, more beautiful support for the clematis vine than any trellis, and clematis offers a contrast that brings out the beauty of roses. ...
Roses (2352 readers) Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:30:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textThe Roses box set features two volumes: the first, The Art of the Rose , provides an illustrated history of roses and their present-day uses, from their Chinese origins to the latest creations by Meilland and Delbard. It covers topics such as The Origins of the Rose and The Family of Roses, and the final section is dedicated to instructions for care and cultivation of these delicate blooms. ...
Contributed by amazon 22.06. 2007 10:32:04 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textBright 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! ...
Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:43:03 Topic: Plants / Roses Match on Title and Article's textThis rose, which is probably a Canina/Gallica hybrid, has flowers about five inches across, of the most brilliant pure rose-pink, with a large boss of stamens. It is very robust, reliable and free flowering and may even be grown as a climber. It is one of the finest single roses and one of the best shrub roses for general cultivation. ...
Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 07:52:12 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 21:35:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textThis comprehensive volume is a pictorial guide to one of the most popular groups of plants in the world, providing an indispensable resource for selecting the right rose for any type of garden. Descriptions of numerous species and their varieties are illustrated with over 750 full color photographs that show the flowers in gorgeous bloom. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.09. 2006 21:28:15 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textIdeal for would-be growers who were always afraid of roses, as well as for gardeners who already grow these beautiful flowers and want to learn more. Over 400 beautiful color photographs and 40 watercolor paintings. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 14:05:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textFew 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, ...
Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:17:26 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's textStories 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 ...
Contributed by havlis 04.08. 2008 11:52:05 Topic: Plants / Roses Match on Title and Article's textDark Red is a patio / polyantha rose (the botanists are in disagreement as far as naming the groups). It has double flowers of velvet-like deep red colour. These roses are low maintenance but still breathtaking, low, cluster-flowered shrubs. They bloom from end spring in several phases until the frosts. In mild winters they can have buds and occasional flowers yet in December. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.04. 2007 21:47:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textA Natural History Of Flowers | Flowers bring joy and beauty to our lives, from the smallest patch of daisies outside our window to the elaborate floral decorations on display at weddings, banquets, and funerals. As well as offering aesthetic benefits, they teach us much about how the world works-each blossom is a living factory that manufactures organs and compounds ranging from the flavonoids that make a rose red to the pollen that gives us hayfever. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.02. 2009 14:53:17 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textA stunning, beautifully illustrated guide to more than 800 rose varieties with hundreds shown in glorious photographs. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:35:08 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textLe Rose Antiche E. Moderne | A unique reference work detailing 5,500 old and modern roses, beautifully illustrated in colour throughout. With free accompanying DVD. Text in Italian. ...
Contributed by amazon 07.09. 2007 08:02:31 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textSalmon color with a hint of apricot rose. Naturalizes well. Heirloom 1925. Vivid and long-lasting, these Hyacinths are exceptional in size and fragrance! ...
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