Kerria japonica 'Honshu' - Japanese rose Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Kerria japonica - Japanese Kerria Family: Rosaceae (Ker-ria: named for William Kerr, Kew Gardener and Collector) Kerria japonica is a hardy (Zone 5) deciduous shrub that matures at 3 to 5 feet in height. It s a dense mounded plant with numerous slender, zigzagging branches that emerge at ground level. … Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 10:55:57 (38500 readers) | |
Papaver somniferum - Opium Poppy Plants / Annuals This seed has been saved for generations for its beautiful show of lavender flowers which are followed by closed seed pods filled with poppy seeds. The blue bread seeds can be harvested and used for baking. (85 days) Approx.: 150 seeds per pack. Heirloom. Grows 1-2 tall. Reseeds readily! Moisture: Moderate … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 07:55:49 (19596 readers) | |
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Kew Blue' - bluebeard Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Bluebeard is an attractive shrub with rare late summer/early autumn flowering. In colder zones it is supposed to be a perennial rather than a woody shrub as it may freeze down to the ground. … Contributed by havlis 01.08. 2011 11:48:12 (25223 readers) | |
Prunus serrulata 'Royal burgundy' - flowering cherry Plants / Deciduous Trees God bless all botanists who restlessly create new and yet more beautiful crosses and hybrids of plants, so we can enjoy splashes of colours and abundant flowering in our gardens. … Contributed by havlis 06.07. 2012 11:26:36 (44406 readers) | |
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Brugmansia and Datura Other / Books Angel s Trumpets and Thorn Apples | Stately Angel s Trumpets -- Brugmansia -- are spectacular plants, growing like small trees and living for several years. Datura, sometimes called Thorn Apples, are mostly annuals and are cultivated like summer flowers. The impressive bell flowers of both varieties … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:36:08 (14387 readers) | |
Lilium 'First Crown' - lily Plants / Bulbs Lilies are not just beautiful cut flowers. In perennial beds same as carefully planted among shrubs or trees they will dazzle with bright colours, shapes, and sizes of their blooms. And be sure we select the grandest of the great ones only! … Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2009 14:44:45 (42028 readers) | |
Malus 'Royalty' - crab apple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This crab apple is a beautiful small tree with excellent flowering in the spring. The flowers are deep pink to bright purple and are followed by non-edible dark purple small fruits. The leaves are small-ish as opposed to real apple, shiny, deep purple throughout the season. … Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:07:43 (51076 readers) | |
Heliopsis helianthoides - False Sunflower, Ox-Eye Plants / Perennials False Sunflower, also called oxeye, has 2 to 3 inch golden yellow flowers that are beautiful when used in floral arrangements. The plant grows 2 to 6 feet tall in light shade to full sun. It grows best in average, well-drained, moist garden soil. This hardy perennial tolerates drought but increases more … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 09:49:12 (23746 readers) | |
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Calycanthus floridus - sweetshrub,strawberry shrub, pinneapple shrub Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This easy to grow shrub has many names and all of them say something about the beautiful scent of the flowers: sweetshrub, strawberry shrub, or even pineapple shrub. That’s because of the deliciously scented flowers which smell like a blend of strawberry jam and apple juice. … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 17:09:31 (110323 readers) | |
Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' - flowering curran Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Flowering currant is one of the most beautiful and easy-to-grow plants with early spring flowering. The flowers are formed in short, pending racemes. Their colour is bright pinkish-red and they come out gradually for about 3 weeks as the racemes grow. Deciduous leaves are palmate, lobed, mid green and … Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:26:34 (38984 readers) | |
Cardiospermum halicacabum - Love in a Puff Plants / Climber Plants An exciting combination of beautiful leaves, distinctive pods, and attractive white flowers. At home in almost any landscape, Love-in-a Puff (Balloon Vine) brings elegance to any setting. Growing to approximately 8 feet in height, you may start them inside 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct-sow after … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 12:26:32 (28801 readers) | |
Orchidelirium Other / Books The Dutch had Tulip Mania in the 17th century. Victorian England had its own equivalent with orchidelirium, an obsessive passion for orchids that has carried into the present day. Orchids remain among the most beautiful, hotly debated, and passionately collected of all flowers. ORCHIDELIRIUM presents … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 09:09:22 (9140 readers) | |
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Many uses for groundcovers (4) - Deciduous perennials Plants / Perennials Epimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Clematis heracleifolia ‘Côte d’Azur’, Anemone nemorosa Epimedium Epimedium produces flowers as early as April and May but its attractive foliage also provides visual interest during the rest of the growing season. Epimedium produces delicate graceful flowers and … Contributed by pph 11.04. 2007 20:38:55 (34260 readers) | |
The Classic Cattleyas Other / Books In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:50:54 (13531 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' - false spirea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs False spirea is a valuable plant for small sized gardens as it quickly fills limited space with mass of beautiful leaves. … Contributed by havlis 06.10. 2016 22:15:27 (13010 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' - American Water Iris Plants / Bulbs Suitable for small pools, growing up to 2 ft. and happy in up to 4 in of water. A beautiful iris, having vivid magenta coloured flowers, marked with white. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They … Contributed by amazon 13.10. 2007 10:26:37 (18158 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Tropical Plants for Home and Garden Other / Books A stunningly beautiful presentation of flowers and plants native to tropical regions of the world. —Phoenix Home & Garden With sections on flowering shrubs and annuals, foliage plants, ornamental trees, ornamental vines and creepers, palms, exotics, water plants, ground covers, ferns, and orchids, … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:55:55 (47377 readers) Match on Article's text | |
