violet

Garden to Vase: Growing and Using Your Own Cut Flowers

Hibiscus syriacus 'Satin Violet' - Violet Satin Hibiscus (775 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 11:29:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and 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. ...

You Can Grow African Violets (699 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.10 2007 on 11:56:51 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Have you ever killed an African violet? Kent and Joyce Stork killed their first violet too! They soon mastered the skills for growing the plant and eventually wrote for the African Violet Magazine, the official publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. for over ten years. Their column For Beginners explained the basic elements of growing violets in an entertaining and straightforward way that anyone could understand. ...

Salvia superba 'Violet Queen' - Meadow Sage 'Violet Queen' (1687 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 07:13:07 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

This perennial tolerates drought and blazing sun! Thin, Brilliant Violet 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! ...

Saintpaulia 'EverSpecial' - African Violet (878 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 09:45:44 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Everfloris African Violets or Space Babies are one of the Newest and most popular series by Optimara: Continuously Blooming! The EverFloris is the first continuously blooming African Violet whch has beautiful wazy leaves and the flowers all have a stunning white-greenish edge. Theyre out of this world! ...

Echinops ritro - Globe Thistle (630 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 08:34:09 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Proper Name: Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro). Soft Violet-Blue Globes on Tall, Vigorous Plants! Blooms all summer! Splendid in dried arrangements! A mass of bobbing Globe Thistles, their softly-colored heads adding valuable blue color to the garden, is a spectacular sight in the summer sun! Ranging in size from 1 to 1 3/4 inches across, they are a gentle violet-blue, with a fuzzy appearance that adds to the soft, calming effect of the tall heads. ...

Saintpaulia 'Mickey Mouse' - African Violet (1017 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.12 2007 on 11:42:37 Topic: Plants / Houseplants Match on Title and Article's text

Light: Moderate to bright, indirect, indoor light. Watering: Keep soil moist to dry, and allow soil around roots to dry out before watering to encourage blooming. Water from the bottom with room temperature water by placing the plastic growers pot in water, and allowing the plant to absorb the water (not more than 30 minutes). Avoid getting water on the leaves as this can cause spotting damage. For best results, use violet plant food as directed. ...

Iris 'Cantina' - Tall Bearded Iris (633 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 10:41:57 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

arge reddish-violet flushed with blue. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. ...

Ipomoea purpurea 'Light Blue Star' - Morning Glory (1287 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:26:43 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's text

A spectacular Morning Glory. Each light blue bloom is enhanced bay an exquisite, deep violet, five pointed star shooting out from its central, white throat. Flowers all summer. Beautiful climber, ideal for climbing up trellis and fences or obelisks in container. ...

Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' - Siberian Iris (638 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.07 2007 on 09:26:44 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

White standards with yellow falls. One of the most easily grown Iris, originating from Northern Asia. Does well under all types of weather conditions. Best grown in a humus soil. Originally available only in deep violet purple, we are now able to offer many other colors which have the same fine naturalizing habits as the original. ...

Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Variegata' - creeping juniper (1314 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.04 2008 on 14:28:31 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's text

Creeping juniper is a useful and maintenance-free shrub, popular with landscapers. They are so easy to grow and need very little care. This variety has creamy-yellow varigated leaves. The branches grow upright and slightly droop at the edge of the shrub. The green branches turn violet-blue in winter. It is compact, medium to slow growing. ...

Wisteria sinensis - Chinese Wisteria (2290 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.05 2007 on 10:19:54 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

The Chinese wisteria is a shade-tolerant vine, but it blooms best when grown in the sun. It prefers a deep, rich loam, has a moderate growth rate and is very easy to grow. The vine is easily pruned to keep it contained. The violet blue flowers, borne in drooping 8-12 racemes, are produced in late spring or early summer. It will cover a large trellis or arbor very quickly and is beautiful as a focal point to an entrance or porch. Hardy in zone 4-9. ...

Hosta 'Ginko Craig' - Hosta (595 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 11:02:41 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Narrow, lance-shaped, grass-green, with neat, white-edged margins. Clump forming. Prolific, funnel-shaped, violet-orchid, striped flowers in July-August on 18 wiry stems. Easy care plant multiplies rapidly. Ideal for edging a shady border, as a groundcover under trees, or as a patio container plant. Extremely hardy. Prefers partial to full shade, but will tolerate morning sun. Growing in a 4 pot, well rooted and established. ...

Azalea japonica - japanese azalea (1523 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.04 2008 on 08:46:53 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Japanese azaleas enhance every flowering spring garden. They are an ideal choice for evergreen compositions; they can be easily pruned to reach a shape you like. We offer shrubby forms, cones and half standards. There are plenty of colours to choose from – shades of red, pink, purple or violet, and obviously white. ...

Viola mandshurica 'Fuji Dawn' - Manchurian Violet, Sumire (543 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 09:18:36 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Incredibly beautiful, seldom offered, rare viola. Emerges in early spring with masses of pink-tinged variegated foliage and hundreds of purple flowers. Variegation slowly turns to green and white, then later to uniform dark green and is more intense the second season. Blooms from March-May. In-credible in rock gardens and borders, or potted. Should be offered by every greenhouse! Hardy perennial in zones 4-9. Grows 3-4 tall. Prefers shade or part-shade. ...

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' - Russian Sage (4072 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.11 2007 on 09:13:32 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

An airy, upward sweeping, deep-violet haze is combined with the herbal aroma of the finely dissected gray-green foliage. The slender, light-seeking panicles remain in flower for up to 15 weeks. PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 1995. ...

Delphiniums (1183 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 11:01:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Gardeners throughout the world love these majestic tall flowers, but few are aware of the many colors and forms that are now available with the burst of new cultivars, several of which have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Not just blue, but red, pink, violet, yellow, and white forms exist to entice gardeners. Expert authors bring all their expertise and enthusiasm to this book, which is a much-awaited publication on a plant that offers much to the gardener. Introducing both wild and ...

Campanula medium 'Calycanthema Mix' - Canterbury Bells Cup and Saucer (1715 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.06 2007 on 09:24:22 Topic: Plants / Biennials Match on Article's text

Canterbury Bells/Cups & Saucers Mix (Campanula medium Calycanthema) Absolutely beautiful bell-shaped flowers with a broad colored calyx in a mix of rose, violet and white. A true biennial that blooms in the spring of the second season. They are superb cut flowers. Grows to 36 inches tall. A must for any cottage garden. Large, vibrant flowers attract hummingbirds to the garden. Blooms in June and July. Allow to reseed for longevity in the garden. Plant in sun or partial shade, 20 inches apart ...

Hosta 'Cherry Berry' - Hosta (637 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 09:28:59 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

A 1991 Lachman hosta, Cherry Berry forms a clump 14 1/2 x 10 high with 18 scapes. A leaf is 6 x 2 1/2; the central white area is surrounded with dark green which bleeds back into the center, establishing a lighter green bridge between the two areas. ...

Lavender (656 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.04 2007 on 19:47:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Growers Guide | With their heady perfume and stunning visual appeal, lavenders have been prized by gardeners since ancient times. Lavender is a truly comprehensive study that enables the reader to research and identify more than 200 lavender species and varieties. With chapters on cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, and botanical history, this book is as practical as it is authoritative. ...

Clematis 'Anna Louise' - Clematis (855 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.06 2007 on 13:10:17 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

The large 6-8 inch flowers really stand out. Petals are violet with a contrasting purple red bar in the center. AGM WINNER. Sun to partial shade in moist, fertile soil. Likes a warm top and cool bottom. Will flourish under neutral or even slightly acid conditions. Great climbers that can be used to decorate pergolas, sheds, garages, fences and even trees. Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 ...