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Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:54:07 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's textJaap Groot is the perfect choice for a soft-coloured theme. It sports buttery yellow petals accented with golden yellow flames. ...
Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 11:40:46 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's textCharming relative of the corn field poppy producing shining crimson single blooms with a black blotch. Easy and cheerful. Flowers summer. Height 45cm (18in). ...
Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:15:56 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textWhat makes this tree unique is that its strong, upright growth tendancies allow it to be easily trained into a single trunked form. This allows a nice change to most saucer magnolias multi-trunked appearances. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:39:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textInternational experts worked for nearly two decades to produce this greatest single source of information on maples. Every known maple is described, including growth habit, distribution, hardiness, and autumn color, as well as useful information on culture, propagation, and pests and diseases. ...
Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:01:52 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textA rare yellow flowered magnolia! Displays elegant tapered buds that open to large, primrose yellow blooms. An upright pyramidal grower well suited for use as a single specimen. Deciduous. Flowers mid to late spring. ...
Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:55:53 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's textEach 6 tall circular mound is composed of truly black 1/4 wide foliage. Spreading by rhizomes, a single plant will make a nice 20 wide mat in 2 years. For fast coverage, we plant on 8 centers. This easy-to-grow groundcover makes a great backdrop for blues, golds and good imaginations. Plant in part sun to shade. Hardy in zones: 5-10. Grows 6 tall. Origin: France. AGM Winner. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 12:03:01 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textChoosing, planting and caring for trees, conifers and palms for every season and situation with over 800 colour photographs | A comprehensive guide to planting trees successfully in any size of garden, whether as single decorative specimens, in small groups and woodland plantings, in beds and borders, in containers or under glass. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 12:18:31 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textPeony - Paeonia (Lactiflora hybr.) Lotus Queen Hardy zone: 3-8 Blooming Time: May-June Height: 35/88cm Family: Paeoniaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. ...
Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:29:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textFamily: 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:23:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOrnamental grasses are among the most versatile and sophisticated of garden plants. Planted as single specimens in beds or on the terrace in a container, grasses are striking focal points. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 09:05:34 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textA heavy bloomer is this single with deep magenta-pink flowers, the flowers have a small yellow center of stamens and blooms early. Plants grow 22 inches tall. The Queen of Garden Flowers! We offer the best, free blooming varieties. Flowers are 5-7 across. During late spring-early summer, they fill the garden with fragrance; long-lasting, ideal for cutting. Plant as a short hedge or in small groups in a border. They like rich soil, full sun and open areas. ...
Contributed by amazzon 18.09. 2007 10:32:02 Topic: Plants / Biennials Match on Article's textAnother remarkable creation from T&Ms flower breeders. This mouthwatering colour combination, makes this stunning Hollyhock so unique. Scrumptious veined flowers in juicy blackcurrant, fade to paler berry shades around the edges of each bloom. On a single stem of Creme de Cassis you will find an unusual variation of blooms, including double, semi-double and singles, all with a bright yellow eye, all adding to the charm of this cottage garden classic. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:57:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Guide to Cultivated Proteaceae | This spectacular guidebook details most of the cultivated members of this intriguing family, from Banksia to Grevillea to Mimetes , not just the single genus Protea . The authors expertise and lifelong passion for proteas is clear in both the text descriptions and photographs accompanying these entries. Essential advice on cultivation, propagation, and garden uses helps readers in the pursuit of growing their own proteas, and a section on commercial cut flower ...
Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:03:39 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's textThe Grass Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium , is a native American prairie grass. It is also know as Sagegrass or Beard grass. It can reach up to 3-4 and has a blueish hue to the leaves. The leaves turn a rich orangy wheat color in fall. ...
Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 11:11:44 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textMock orange is a reliable and absolutely maintenance-free shrub of old European gardens. It is popular for its snow white, scented flowers. They are single on this variety and come out profusely every year in early summer. They release a heavy fragrance that can hardly be mistaken for anything else. Mont Blanc is a hybrid of a compact shape, growing about 1m tall and wide. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:07:23 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textThis plant has been in cultivation since the Middle Ages and is a welcome sight after Christmas. Plants are hardy in zones 4 through 9 and are 8-12 inches high. They are very easy to grow and virtually trouble free! They make a great, shade groundcover! ...
Contributed by amazon 02.07. 2007 23:02:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOpen sweeps of lawn are a large part of most home landscapes, but imagine turning those stretches of lawn into striking swathes of beautifully planted ground covers. Barbara W. Ellis explores hundreds of wonderful possibilities in her new guide, helping readers create eyecatching splashes of color and texture in unexpected places. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:03:52 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textHellebores, also known as Lenten or Christmas Roses, are unusual perennial plants in that they bloom in late winter. They are one of the first perennials to bloom. The leathery leaves are evergreen and the single flowers are about 3 across. The flowering period can be up to 3 months. Hellebores prefer rich, moist soil and part to full shade. They can be grown in virtually every state in the United States. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 13:22:02 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textThe 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 10:11:04 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textThe 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.04. 2011 18:46:48 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textPocahontas Lilac will extend the lilac season, as it is an extremely hardy, earlier blooming variety . Get a jump on your neighbors as your yard will color up 2 weeks earlier, the maroon-purple buds opening to fragrant, single, deep violet blooms. The flowers from your Syringa Pocahontas will add nice color contrast to an all green landscape. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:05:57 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textLarge flowered climber blooming in mid and late summer bears abundant single, velvety dark purple flowers 3-4inch across with greenish brown anthers. Height 10 ft spread 3 ft. This is the most popular Clematis vine in the world and one of the easiest to grow. There is an old saying with Clematis; Tops in the sun and feet in the shade. In other words the vine blooms best in the sun and benefits from a cluster of small plants, planted around the base of the plant. ...
Contributed by amazon 23.05. 2007 08:02:25 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textIris pallida Variegata produces soft blue flowers with a unique variegated foliage. Bearded Irises are the single most popular class of Iris grown in gardens today. Bearded refers to the fuzzy strip on each of the drooping falls. The true petals are called standards and are upright and its leaves are quite stiff and grow in fan shaped clumps. Few flowering plants provide so much beauty with so little effort as the Bearded Iris. ...
Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 10:10:11 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's textOriginating in Mexico, this popular cactus reaches up to 6 ft (1.8 m) in height and spread. It has a single, globe-shaped, pale green body that stretches upwards in maturity, becoming barrel-shaped. This stem is heavily ribbed with numerous areoles sprouting radial, yellow spines. In summer, larger cacti produce a circle of vivid, yellow flowers from a crown at the top of the plant. Culture: Frost tender but resistant to very dry conditions, they grow best in well-drained soil and a position in ...
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