19.09. 2016
30.64 kB readers | Banksia serrata - Old Man Banksia Synonyms: Banksia conchifera, Banksia mitis, Banksia serrata var. hirsuta, Banksia serrata var. serrata, Banksia serratifolia, Banksia serrifolia, Banksia undulata, Isostylis serrata, Sirmuellera serrata, |
12.06. 2016
16.68 kB readers | Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina' - cranesbill Cranesbill is a genus comprising of about 300 species. It is commonly used as a ground-covering perennial which can quickly form a respectable carpet. When if full bloom it offers a solid, one-colour show |
02.05. 2008
38.12 kB readers | Musa basjoo 'Sakhaline' - Japanese banana Another striking feature of exotic-like gardens in our climate (zone 6) are leaves of banana trees. This selection “Sakhaline” is fully hardy and was named by the largest Russian island in the North |
29.01. 2008
33.49 kB readers | Callistemon citrinus - Lemon Bottlebrush Upright small tree or large shrub, 6 -12 high by 6 -8 wide. Leaves are narrow, lance shaped, and leathery, with a distinctly citrus aroma (thus the common name). Bright red, plump, bottle-brush shaped |
21.01. 2008
32.08 kB readers | Musa 'Little Prince' - Banana Due to the compactness of Musa Little Prince, it is ideally suited as both a houseplant and can also be used as a tropical accent in the garden and in a summer container. Little Prince is an extremely |
03.01. 2008
20.38 kB readers | Vanilla planifolia - Vanilla Orchid Native almost to the tropics the range includes Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and Northern South America. The genus vanilla produces the world s most popular spice, a climbing member of the orchid |
12.12. 2007
23.59 kB readers | Oroxylum indicum - Midnight Horror Approaching the tree in twilight could be startling - the sight of its long 4 seed pods curved downward appear to be the wings of a resting vulture. This is a night blooming tree to 40 from India with |
04.12. 2007
31.37 kB readers | Ochna serrulata - Mickey Mouse Plant The Mickey Mouse Plant, Ochna serrulata, is a well known garden shrub that grows to about 9 feet high. Originally a native of southern Africa, Ochna has small, single yellow flowers that bloom in late |
28.11. 2007
23.32 kB readers | Dioon edule - Cycad The Mexican Cycas is a true living fossil, the name often applied to cycads because they have changed very little in the last 200 million years. Dioon edule is truly a handsome and distinctive specimen. |
28.11. 2007
26.26 kB readers | Brahea armata - Hesper Palm Distinctive, unique and attractive, the blue Mexican or Hesper palm has a crown of rigid leaves which radiate from the trunk top. Blue palms are considered by many to have the bluest leaves of any palm |
18.11. 2007
45.03 kB readers | Swietenia macrophylla - Big Leaf Mahogany Mahogany- Swietenia macrophylla- The national tree of Belize, mahogany has long been harvested for its valuable lumber. Known for its beautiful color, grain and durability it is often used for high end |
