Passiflora quadrangularis - Giant Granadilla Plants / Climber Plants The largest fruit in its genus, the giant granadilla, Passiflora quadrangularis L. (syn. P. macrocarpa M.T. Mast.), is often called merely grenadilla, or parcha. The vine is fast-growing, large, coarse, herbaceous but woody at the x, arising from a fleshy root that becomes enlarged with age, and climbing … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:18:45 (18829 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tillandsia cyanea 'Pink Quill' - Air Plant Plants / Other Lava rock from the Big Island of Hawaii is hand selected to provide a home for your Pink Quill Tillandsia plant. These exotic plants thrive on their rock homes and make excellent house, dormitory or office plants! … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 08:46:34 (46666 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Dendrocalamus strictus - Iron Bamboo Plants / Grass, Grasses Iron Bamboo is the common name for the genus and species Dendrocalamus strictus. Native to India, it is unique in that it is thick-walled, often solid, and probably the strongest bamboo in the world. Max. Height: 60 feet; Max. Diameter: 5 inches; Min. Temperature: 25º F … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 10:01:08 (36384 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Buried Treasures Other / Books Finding and Growing the World s Choicest Bulbs | Take a few chapters from a John le Carré spy thriller, add a hefty dose of exotic travelogue, blend with one of the best books on bulb growing ever written, and you ve got Buried Treasures. Since launching his first international mail-order catalog in … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:12:15 (14071 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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About Daylilies Plants / Perennials Daylilies are long-living perennial plants, with large flowers and a very wide range of colors. Practically pest-free and tolerant of drought, they require little attention. The Daylily has become America s favorite perennial flower. … Contributed by bloomingfieldsfarm 24.09. 2006 12:51:13 (23777 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina' - cranesbill Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants 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 which in mass plantings looks stunning. Thanks to low growth it mostly finds its place under trees … Contributed by havlis 12.06. 2016 10:15:59 (16575 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Geranium himalayense 'Baby blue' - Himalayan cranesbill Plants / Perennials 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 which in mass plantings looks stunning. Thanks to low growth it mostly finds its place under trees … Contributed by havlis 21.05. 2014 21:42:22 (23018 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Queen' - sage Plants / Perennials Salvia is a large genus, containing about 900 species. In our climate mostly common (evergreen) sage is grown for culinary uses. Also, very popular are those of subtropical origin that are used here as annuals with long flowering season, especially in public areas. We concentrate on herbaceous perennials … Contributed by havlis 02.06. 2014 21:23:50 (34809 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Orchids to Know and Grow Other / Books Orchids are easy to grow, but one doesn t grow orchids like a rose, a cactus, or an African violet; one grows an orchid like an orchid! This book debunks some of the hard-to-grow myths, gives cultural information, and does so in easy-to-understand language. --Robert J. Ferry, research associate, Marie … Contributed by amazon 02.07. 2007 23:05:34 (11165 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Osmanthus aquifolium - sweet olive, tea olive Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Osmanthus is a genus of about 15-20, while only a few ones are hardy enough to grow down to zone 6. Those are often mistaken for hollies owing to their foliage appearance. Osmanthus is native to Japan and China, some species originate in the south of USA. … Contributed by havlis 12.08. 2011 10:56:00 (47584 readers) Match on Article's text | |
