Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Satin' - Rose of Sharon Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Family: Malvaceae (Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) Absolutely the best blue! Its large, singel, rich royal blue flowers are certain to draw attention. Blue Satin is a strong growing, uniform plant with rich color. Hybridized by Rien Verweij of the Netherlands. AWARDS: Award … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:20:19 (33612 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Picea pungens - Colorado Blue Spruce Plants / Conifers One of the advantages of the Colorado Blue Spruce is its large hardiness area. This coniferous tree, which is characterized by its gray-blue needle-like leaves, will thrive in every part of the contiguous United States. And it makes an excellent landscape accent, as it is a very full tree and can block … Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 10:27:45 (25238 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Petunia - 'Merlin Blue Morn' - Petunia Plants / Annuals Petunia Merlin Blue Morn - A distinctly different blue and white petunia, the 2½-inch blooms are pure white in the center with a soft transition to velvety blue on the petal edge. The bicolor pattern is highly visible from a distance. Best garden performance will occur in full sun. The branching plants … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:14:17 (36248 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Muscari comosum - Grape Hyacinths Plants / Bulbs Clusters of chubby little deep cobalt blue bells grow on sturdy stems. Hardy and carefree, these fragrant charmers easily spread into thick masses. Plant them anywhere--in sun or shade--for a striking effect reminiscent of Holland s best growing fields. Blooms: Mid Spring Ideal for borders, rock gardens, … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:03:08 (20616 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Festuca glauca - Blue Fescue Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Fescue develops deeper foliage color when grown in full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade, and should be grown in part shade in areas with hot summers It is drought tolerant, and grows best in poor, sandy, well drained soils. It cannot tolerate heavy, wet soils or constant high humidity. Blue fescue … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:20:44 (45041 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Brahea armata - Hesper Palm Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants 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 in the world. Blue palm may grow 50 tall and 16 in width. The blue palm trunk is slightly swollen at … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:08:30 (25777 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hepatica transsilvanica 'Blue Jewel' - Blue Jewel Hepatica Plants / Perennials Hepatica transsilvanica Blue Jewel Origin: The species is native to Romania. Masses of starry deep-blue flowers provide rich decoration in early spring over evergreen, mats of leathery, deep-green, tri-lobed foliage. This selection has larger flowers than the species and a very good color. Can be grown … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:12:12 (37130 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Petunia grandiflora 'Blue Spark Cascadia' - Blue Spark Cascadia Petunia Plants / Annuals Showy lavender-blue and white bicolor blossoms are an eye-catching accent wherever they re displayed. A petunia unlike any you ve ever seen before! Extremely long blooming - early spring to first frost - with avalanches of smaller flowers and lush, heart-shaped leaves which cascade as long as 8-10. … Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:57:58 (31788 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Helleborus orientalis 'Blue Lady' - Blue Lady Lenten Rose Plants / Perennials Stories about Lenten Roses are countless. In medieval times, it was considered a weapon against witches, madness and evil spirits. Lenten Roses deserve a place in every garden, not only because of their supposed power, but because they bloom for a long time, early in winter, when the weather is cool … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:17:26 (55802 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin' - Arrowwood Viburnum Plants / Deciduous Shrubs 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 (44505 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
A Book of Blue Flowers Other / Books Perhaps the most uncommon color among plants, blue echoes the sky and adds a welcome accent to any garden. Greatly sought after by plant breeders, blues from pale lavender to powder blue add depth and tranquility to the gardener s palette. Noting that blue flowers are more common in high-altitude meadows … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:55:27 (16865 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Abies numidica 'Glauca' - Blue Algerian fir Plants / Conifers Algerian blue fir is a show-stopper. This fir comes from Alger and Morocco and the original species is a large tree. This variety, however, is blue and dwarf. … Contributed by havlis 05.03. 2008 12:42:27 (42892 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Ipomoea purpurea 'Light Blue Star' - Morning Glory Plants / Annuals 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. … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:26:43 (46265 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Festuca cinerea - Blue Fescue Plants / Grass, Grasses Striking ornamental forms grassy, tuft-like clumps 8 across, 8-12 high. Powder Blue Festuca s foliage accents paths, rock gardens, beds and needs watering only during drought. Attractive white plumes appear in midsummer. Hardy plants multiply rapidly. Plant 8 apart. Shipped in 3 pot. Deer tend to avoid. … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:16:29 (47919 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Meconopsis x sheldonii 'Lingholm' - Blue Poppy, Himalayan Poppy Plants / Perennials Meconopsis x sheldonii Lingholm (also known as Himalayan Blue Poppy) is a very robust poppy. It is native to eastern Tibet, eastern Nepal to India and Bhutan. In the summer, shallow-cupped, rich blue flowers appear that are 4 to 5 inches across. The anthers are a golden yellow colour. The Himalayan Poppies … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 07:06:59 (26498 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Camassia cusickii - Cusick's Quamash Plants / Bulbs Indian Blue Hyacinth (Camassia cusickii) - Outstanding planted with late pink tulips! This late spring bloomer has vivid light blue, 1 star shaped flowers borne along the top 8-12 of the stems which can reach almost 3. Plant 3-5 apart and equally deep. … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 09:48:30 (28114 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Eragrostis elliottii - Elliott's Love Grass, Blue Eros Plants / Grass, Grasses Blue Eragrostis (Love Grass)Graceful, Native Grass Maintains Its Flowing Beauty Until Winter! This Native American grass is graceful in form with narrow, blue foliage. The airy flower plumes begin appearing in July, maturing to a tan color in August and gradually to a lighter straw color in the fall. … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:05:26 (32060 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
