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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 (13820 readers) |
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This is a book for adventurous gardeners with an appreciation for temperate orchid species and native wildflowers. A surprising number of terrestrial orchids are hardy, some able to withstand temperatures down to minus 50°F or minus 45.5°C. Though they have a reputation for being challenging to cultivate, …
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:13:09 (6078 readers) Match on Title |
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Very fast growing vine to 10-20 ft, sometimes longer. This variety is a hybrid between two hardy passion flower species (Passiflora incarnata and P. cinnicata), and as a result, is very hardy itself, surviving temperatures below 0 F. Vines will die back upon temperatures below 32F but will regrow from …
Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 09:38:24 (14650 readers) Match on Title |
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Grows to 100 ft. Dense foliage, profuse small red flowers in April. Native to eastern United States. More cold hardy than Acer platanoides (Norway maple) and faster growing. Brilliant scarlet fall color. …
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 08:58:17 (17910 readers) Match on Title |
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Native prairie wildlfower, pretty common to find these plants growing wild out on the prairie. Is not really a grass, rather is a member of the Iris family. Quite an adaptable plant - have seen this growing in shady moist conditions on the edge of woods, and in very dry, hot, sunny locations in the Grasslands …
Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:41:28 (12521 readers) Match on Title |
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This fast growing native tree is good for quick evergreen screening. Large and impressive given time and space. Grows 10-15 in ten years. The Loblolly Pine makes an excellent bonsai! …
Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 12:06:05 (25389 readers) Match on Title |
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Striking, deciduous climber with pink and white splashed leaves, which give the appearance of having been dipped in paint, and fragrant, white early summer flowers. This unusual, overlapping foliage looks marvellous on a sunny, protected wall. Not apparent on younger plants, the variation is strongest …
Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:31:26 (16709 readers) Match on Title |
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Low growing groundcover, profusion of light pink flowers throughout the summer. Easy to grow, great for spilling over rocks and walls. Traditionally used as soap. Grows 3 inches tall. Prefers sun. Hardy in zones 5-9. Easy to grow! …
Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 09:43:39 (17140 readers) Match on Title |
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Very fast growing to 50 to 75 feet or clip to shape. Wide spreading. Very tolerant of heat and wind. Likes a very consistent source of water. Would make a good lawn tree, or planted near or around rivers or streams. Hardy to about -10 to -20° sF. …
Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:42:58 (16673 readers) Match on Title |
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The definitive guide to a popular hardy perennial. The growing popularity of hostas can be credited to their colorful beauty, longevity and ability to grow successfully just about anywhere. Hosta foliage comes in astonishing variations. From blue, green, yellow to multicolored, the leaves appear in all …
Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 19:10:38 (7534 readers) Match on Title |
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Large tobacco species growing up to the size of a small tree. Bluish foliage with rubber texture. Small tubular yellow flowers, about 4 cm long. Huge plant, 3 to 4 m high. Needless to say, this plant needs a very big container. Toxic foliage containing an alkaloid similar to nicotine. Hardy to -5 Celsius. …
Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 12:01:04 (8966 readers) Match on Title |
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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 (20057 readers) Match on Title |
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Creeping juniper is a useful and maintenance-free shrub, popular with landscapers. They are so easy to grow and need very little care. This variety has creamy-yellow varigated leaves. The branches grow upright and slightly droop at the edge of the shrub. The green branches turn violet-blue in winter. …
Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:28:31 (26125 readers) Match on Title |
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Narrow, lance-shaped, grass-green, with neat, white-edged margins. Clump forming. Prolific, funnel-shaped, violet-orchid, striped flowers in July-August on 18 wiry stems. Easy care plant multiplies rapidly. Ideal for edging a shady border, as a groundcover under trees, or as a patio container plant. …
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:02:41 (7533 readers) Match on Title |
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Narrow lance shape foliage, almost grass like with a bright cream edge. A small edger hosta or rockery plant. Interesting undulating leaf formation making it look like its in motion. Ideal for edging a shady border, as a groundcover under trees, or as a patio container plant. Extremely hardy. Prefers …
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:07:30 (9468 readers) Match on Title |
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Family: Malvaceae (Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) Wow! The richest, deepest color we ve ever seen in Althea! Big single, deeply saturated red-violet flowers cover this hardy, strong growing plant from July to September. Hybridized by Claude Bellion of Minier Nurseries. …
Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:29:19 (15126 readers) Match on Title |
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Long-lasting double pinkish lavender flowers Sun to partial shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Does not like excessively hot summers. Excellent plant for the perennial border or woodland gardens. Cut flowers similar to Gypsophila. Growing in a 4 pot. …
Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2007 05:04:07 (13412 readers) Match on Title |