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Inspiring new ways to connect with the beauty of flowers in everyday life. Like the author’s exquisite first book, Bringing Nature Home, this much-awaited follow-up title presents stunning arrangements and ideas for interiors inspired by the beauty of flowers. …
Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2016 19:21:41 (15461 readers) |
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Some crab apples can easily compete with Japanese ornamental cherries as far as the beauty and colours of their flowers. This is the case of ´Royal Beauty´. It is a small tree growing about 2.5m tall, with weeping, somewhat narrow crown. In the spring it brings a profusion of deep pink to light purple …
Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:04:50 (44603 readers) |
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Amaryllis Lady Jane Apricot rose with a faint stripe of white. Holland s finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breathtaking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Blooms over 8 across. …
Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:52:15 (42003 readers) |
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Dense ground cover with colorful leaves. The more sun it gets the brighter the color. In the fall the foliage is outstanding. Diminitive white flowers in June-August. Very hardy and spreads with increased beauty for years. We ve selected these outstanding perennials to help you solve your landscaping …
Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 08:26:30 (24884 readers) |
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The herbaceous Peony has been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years. Considering the beauty of the flower and the longevity of the plants, it s 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 …
Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 13:22:02 (23157 readers) |
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Tricyrtis hirta, the Japanese Toad Lily is probably one of the most unique flowering perennials available! Commonly known as Toad Lily, it has the ability to bloom in shade from late summer to early fall. It features small, lily-like flowers with white to pale lilac flowers that have heavy purple spotting. …
Contributed by amazon 07.10. 2007 19:15:21 (23287 readers) |
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This comprehensive volume is a pictorial guide to one of the most popular groups of plants in the world, providing an indispensable resource for selecting the right rose for any type of garden. Descriptions of numerous species and their varieties are illustrated with over 750 full color photographs that …
Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 21:35:12 (11748 readers) |
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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 (38564 readers) |
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Plant foliage brings drama and structure to the garden with color, shape, and texture all its own. Bright, cheerful flowers may have beauty-pageant appeal that gets noticed by passers-by, but where would all those pretty floral faces be without the stalwart presence of foliage? Every garden benefits …
Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:52:50 (8279 readers) |
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Family: Fabaceae; (Genis-ta: ancient Latin name: tinctoria: of dyes); A profusion of bright yellow flowers drape this low arching beauty in May and June. Attractive green stems. Proven to be very hardy by Paul Cappielo s research at the University of Maine. Adaptable to poor dry soils. Thrives in heat. …
Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:07:17 (19142 readers) |
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Glowing crimson red with a yellow base and slight yellow edge. Here s a splendid low climber, easy to grow, does well in sun or partial shade. Grows 5-6ft high, producing 12 or more lily like flowers, blooming in June-July, of exceptional beauty. Also suitable for potting. Top size bulbs. Hardy in zones: …
Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 06:32:43 (19135 readers) |
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Iris 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 …
Contributed by amazon 23.05. 2007 08:02:25 (22828 readers) |
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Blue Muffin® (V. dentatum. Christom ) An exciting new compact selection of Arrowwood Viburnum! The perfect for residential landscapes. This compact beauty has loads of white spring flowers, and an impressive display of rich blue berries. Makes a great low hedge or foundation plant. Good container growing …
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 10:03:50 (44977 readers) |
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Aren’t the breeders krafty, I often say to myself. Take European elder, for instance. This omnipresent shrub grows anywhere, without any maintenance and the more you prune it the thicker it gets. Well, what a promising start for cultivation, someone said. And here we are! So forget this common weed …
Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:19:05 (25575 readers) |
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The Strawberry Foxglove--A True Perennial! Evergreen foliage! Year-round beauty! This unusual and brilliantly-colored perennial Foxglove is a delight in the garden in any season, for its bright green foliage remains evergreen! In late spring and early summer, abundant buds open to luscious blooms the …
Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 09:01:20 (18779 readers) |
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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 (47464 readers) |
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Yellow creamy, soft yellow with bright red flames, inside golden yellow with blood red flames. Specially selected tulips for their unique beauty and characteristics. Parrot tulips with their exotic shape, color and design, are the largest and most spectacular of all tulips. They resemble their namesake, …
Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 10:19:20 (27510 readers) |