Viburnum dentatum 'Cardinal Candy' - Cardinal Candy Viburnum Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Cardinal Candy Viburnum CARDINAL CANDYTM A special new selection with abundant glossy scarlet red fruit. Discovered in a batch of seed grown plants, after which a -25 degree cold spell killed off all other plants except Cardinal Candy. Tons of creamy white flowers cover this well branched, rounded plant … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 11:40:59 (20645 readers) | |
Landscaping With Fruit Other / Books Strawberry ground covers, blueberry hedges, grape arbors, and 39 other luscious fruits to make your yard an edible paradise Fruit trees, shrubs, and vines are true two-for-one plants. Many varieties are strikingly beautiful — well suited to doing double duty as delicious sources of sweet, organic fruit … Contributed by amazon 06.09. 2011 11:32:41 (28131 readers) | |
Actinidia chinensis - Kiwi Fruit Plants / Climber Plants The Hardy Kiwi, are native to the mountains and hills of southwestern China where they grow wild in trees and on bushes. The Hardy Kiwi was introduced to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and New Zealand between 1900 to 1910 from China. Commercial plantings were made in New Zealand about 1930 … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:38:59 (31972 readers) | |
Actinidia deliciosa 'Jenny' - kiwi Plants / Climber Plants Jenny is another self-fertile variety of kiwi. This means that it does not need a male and a female plant to produce fruit. Apart from tasty fruit it is a nice plant, too, with deep green leaves and scented flowers in June. … Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 10:59:06 (95805 readers) | |
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Ochna serrulata - Mickey Mouse Plant Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants 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 spring to summer. A useful garden plant, in cooler regions it can also be grown as a patio plant, outside … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:46:12 (30784 readers) | |
Hippophae rhamnoides - sea buckthorn Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Sea buckthorn is getting more and more attention as a healthy type of fruit of high medicinal value. Some gardeners may not like its and broomy appearance, while others may welcome its wild and rampant image. … Contributed by havlis 13.10. 2016 15:26:26 (15326 readers) | |
Actinidia arguta 'Issai' - mini-kiwi Plants / Climber Plants Issai is a self-fertile variety of the so-called mini-kiwi. This means that unlike the species it does not need a male and a female plant to produce fruit. Apart from tasty fruit it is a nice plant, too, with deep green leaves and scented flowers in June. … Contributed by havlis 05.03. 2008 12:47:49 (76976 readers) | |
Garden to Vase Other / Books As an accomplished gardener and professional florist, Linda Beutler offers unique insights into creating inspired floral arrangements and growing the plants that go into them. Among the topics that Beutler discusses are the philosophy of floral design; making creative use of plants you re already growing; … Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:23:05 (11226 readers) | |
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Ficus carica 'Bornholm´s Diamond' - fig tree Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Another hardy fig that can grow and even fruit in our climate (zone 6) is called Bornholm’s Diamond (Bornholms Diamant). Its name and characteristics were derived from a Swedish variety called Bornholm bred on on island of the same name. This one is more tolerant of damp weather which makes it suitable … Contributed by havlis 04.08. 2008 11:48:19 (69326 readers) | |
Actinidia arguta 'Issai' - mini-kiwi Plants / Fruit woods Issai is a self-fertile variety of the so-called mini-kiwi. This means that unlike the species it does not need a male and a female plant to produce fruit. Apart from tasty fruit it is a nice plant, too, with deep green leaves and scented flowers in June … Contributed by havlis 10.09. 2016 09:23:18 (23357 readers) | |
Tropical Ornamentals Other / Books This guide covers more than 400 of the most commonly cultivated ornamental plants found in the tropics, identified and beautifully photographed by an expert in tropical botany. … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:59:48 (9781 readers) | |
Flora Other / Books A Gardener s Encyclopedia | This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of plants contains information on more than 20,000 plants from all around the world. Organized in an A-Z format by botanical name, the individual entries provide a detailed description of each plant and its features, … Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:18:26 (13880 readers) | |
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Grafting and Budding Other / Books Grafting and Budding: A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals (Landlinks Press) Covers all methods for grafting and budding Gives detailed step-by-step instructions Clearly illustrated with photographs and line drawings … Contributed by amazon 19.09. 2016 18:11:07 (15775 readers) | |
Natural Florida Landscaping Other / Books As Florida is developed the native flora is often replaced with non-native plants. Wildlife habitat is reduced, water, fertilizer and pesticide usage increases, and the appearance of Florida is altered. But you can help reduce the damage being done to our ecosystems by viewing your yard as part of the … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:28:42 (10742 readers) | |
Physalis alkekengi - Chinese Lantern Plant, Strawberry Ground Cherry Plants / Perennials Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) Chinese lantern, Physalis alkekengi, grows to two feet tall and bears small, white flowers followed by large, balloon-like husks. Inside each 2-inch long husk is a small edible scarlet fruit. The Chinese lantern plant is valued for its inflated orange-red seed coverings … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:14:48 (55842 readers) | |
Complete Indoor Plants Other / Books Grow a garden inside! Houseplants bring life and color to any room, and with the right care you can successfully cultivate everything from succulents and bonsai to foliage, flowers, and fruit. This indispensable manual is a complete guide to indoor gardening, with advice on choosing the right plants … Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2007 09:34:42 (11624 readers) | |
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Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates Other / Books An Illustrated Encyclopedia | Following the phenomenal success of Dirr s Hardy Trees and Shrubs, written for gardeners in the climates of USDA zones 3–6, this companion volume is a superlative photographic encyclopedia of trees, shrubs, and vines for warm temperate zones. In North America, these areas … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:44:05 (14971 readers) | |
