shaded garden

Philadelphus 'Mont Blanc' - mock orange

Euonymus alata 'Fire Ball' - Dwarf Burning Bush

Pulsatilla vulgaris - Pasque Flower (859 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.06 2007 on 09:29:21 Topic: Plants / Perennials

A tough garden performer! Bright Bells on Easy, Fast-Growing Plants! Elegant 2-inch bells of richest blue. This gorgeous flower is easy to start, fast to grow, and impossible to resist! The plants reach 8 inches tall and wide, bursting into spring bloom! A tough garden performer, this Anemone makes a strong impression in the front of the border, along walkways, and in the sunny to partly-shaded bed. ...

Making the Most of Shade (1294 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.03 2007 on 11:12:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A gorgeous celebration of the shade garden-featuring nearly 300 perennials, annuals, bulbs, ferns, ornamental grasses, and climbing plants that will thrive without direct sunlight. A shaded garden can be a soothing sanctuary that even the most dedicated sun worshipper can welcome on a hot summer day. But how do you get plants to grow in a spot where trees and shrubs hide the sun? In this stunning volume, garden expert Larry Hodgson shows how to create a lush and lovely garden filled with plants ...

Brunnera macrophylla - Siberian Bugloss (664 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. ...

Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh' - Clematis Duchess of Edinburgh (817 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.06 2007 on 07:57:20 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

5 double flowers of creamy white with several rows of green outer petals. These large flowering, hybrid Clematis are called Queen of the Garden. Large, showy flowers (up to 6 across) bloom in abundance in June through September. Each flower is a striking display in itself, with its unusual coloration and shape. Hardy vines grow 8-12 ft. tall for trellis, porch, arbor, lamp post... any focal point. Plant in sunny, well-drained location and keep roots mulched or shaded. Zone: 4-8. ...

Tricyrtis hirta 'Blue Wonder' - Toad Lily (1394 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.05 2007 on 20:59:04 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Toad Lilies are autumn flowering plants whose very exotic starry or bell-shaped flowers are borne on attractive arching stems. These occur in a wide range of forms usually spotted with a contrasting colour. Preferring a sheltered semi shaded site with adequate moisture they make ideal subjects for the woodland garden or that shadey corner. ...

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey' - Golden Oakleaf Hydrangea (1879 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- ...

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' - Oregon grape (778 readers)

Contributed by havlis 17.05 2008 on 13:13:41 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

An old-fashioned plant that is so easy to grow can turn into a jewel in your garden if you give it what it needs. We are used to seeing it in country gardens where it does not look its best, often put in the silliest corner, just waiting for the autumn to be sheared like sheep for the attractive evergreen leaves. ...

Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - Bear's Breeches (986 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.07 2008 on 10:40:58 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Acanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel: Large, Handsome Leaves Sport Gold in Spring, White in Summer A stylish new look for the classic favorite Bears Breeches , Tasmanian Angel begins spring with new leaves of dark blue-green edged and freckled in gold. As the weather warms, the gold turns to yellow, then ivory, and finally pure white, all the while calling attention to these large, deeply lobed leaves. ...

Helleborus 'Mrs. Betty Ranicar' - Hellebore (969 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.07 2007 on 14:25:52 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Helleborus Mrs Betty Ranicar is named after a fine Tasmanian plantswoman, and is an orientalis hybrid that produces crowds of fantastic, heavily double, snowy white blooms that will be a delight amongst vivid spring bulbs in the shady border. Be one of the first to grow such a top quality double Helleborus from seed! ...

Many uses for groundcovers (3) - Evergreen shrubs (4169 readers)

Contributed by pph 11.04 2007 on 20:33:12 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Cotoneaster dammeri Mooncreeper, Hedera helix, Sarcococca hookeriana var. humulis Cotoneaster dammeri Mooncreeper The distinctive characteristic of this evergreen Cotoneaster is its habit: it grows flatly against the ground to create a kind of sod. Its leaves are small, slightly lustrous, and bright green in colour. Small red fruits are borne in late summer. Due to its habit, this beautiful groundcover requires no maintenance. The plants grow well in any type of garden soil but prefer a sandy s ...

Caring for Clematis (1) (6340 readers)

Contributed by artsnursery 24.11 2006 on 11:02:12 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Clematis are popular vines that belong to the Ranunculaceae family of plants. Clematis are primarily grown to add vertical interest to a garden with their colourful flowers, fascinating seed heads and attractive deciduous or evergreen foliage. Several hundred different species and cultivars are available giving you a tremendous choice of flower type, colour, size and bloom time. They also vary in height, growth habit and some can even be used as groundcovers. Many clematis are lightly scented bu ...

Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' - blueblos, California lilac (3979 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 ...