Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red' - Foxglove Penstemon Plants / Perennials Commonly called Beardtongue, Penstemon is a large native genus found over large areas of the US and Canada, especially in drier locations. It contains a wealth of flower colors and sizes, plant heights, and growth habits. Husker Red is a white-flowered, red-foliaged form of P. digitalis that was selected … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 08:04:43 (21308 readers) | |
Tricyrtis 'Golden leopard' - Toad Lily Plants / Perennials Tricyrtis Golden leopard Family: Liliaceae Origin: The species is native to Japan. Forming a nice patch over time, Toad Lily is prized for its ability to bloom in shade and for its exotic-looking flowers that resemble orchids. The large, glossy green leaves of Tricyrtis. Prefers part-shade to shade, … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:03:31 (19025 readers) | |
Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen' - Turkestan Onion Plants / Bulbs Allium karataviense Ivory Queen - silvery white, golf ball sized flowers with broad, artistic glaucous leaves, often with red margins; good for decorative window boxes, bedding and patio planters; late spring; zones 4-8; 8 -10 ; 1876. … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:49:28 (20913 readers) | |
Ailanthus altissima - tree of heaven Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Tree of heaven is a beautiful name for an extraordinary plant. It comes from China but is completely hardy in our climate. It is a tall tree suitable for large garden, parks or as a street tree. It is grown for unusually big leaves that can be half a meter long. The are compound of upto 30 individual, … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:30:42 (87383 readers) | |
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Actaea Racemosa - Black Cohosh Plants / Perennials Fairy Candles, Black Cohosh, Bugbane - Actaea Racemosa This North American native originates from the eastern part of the US. It is no great surprise that is has been honored with the Royal Horticultural Society s Award of Garden Merit as the elongated bottle-brush spires borne on tall stems in late … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 22:27:14 (14627 readers) | |
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' - Japanese Flowering Cherry Plants / Deciduous Trees This is one of the most popular and hardiest ornamental cherry trees available. A vigorous deciduous small to medium-sized tree with an upright habit when young and wider canopy when older. In spring the tree is laden with large double, purplish-pink showy flowers shortly before the bronze foliage appears. … Contributed by abies 01.11. 2007 18:16:14 (57226 readers) | |
Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum' - Lewisia Plants / Perennials Pinkish-red, striped flowers in late May. Flowers are large for a Lewisia, up to 1 in diameter. Many flowers per plant. Very showy when in bloom. This particular variety is reputed to be hardier than many other Lewisia and we have found this to be the case. They appear to do best if given some shade … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:40:49 (20587 readers) | |
Passiflora 'Inspiration' - Passion Flower Plants / Climber Plants Large flowers, deep purple color and fragrance are brought together in this passion flower. A hybrid of Roland Fischer of Germany. Hardy Zone 8 and higher for outdoors. Great indoors, too! Full sun, grows to 1-3 in container, minimum temperature indoors 50°, blooms in spring and summer. Fragrant! … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:40:37 (30296 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Nicotiana glauca - Tree Tobacco Plants / Other 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 (16919 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Fothergilla major - large witch alder Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Synonyms: Fothergilla latifolia, Fothergilla monticola This (large) witch alder is a special plant that originates in the USA. It is popular among collectors as well as garden designers who want to incorporate a nice and interesting shrub that is almost maintenance-free into their projects for beautiful … Contributed by havlis 06.10. 2016 22:09:05 (17426 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Eucharis grandiflora - Amazon Lily Plants / Perennials This spectacular, extremely fragrant Compact Amazon Lily has slimmer tighter foliage than traditional Amazon Lilies. Yet it has large wax white daffodil shaped flowers produced in considerable numbers. The plant prefers very bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist, not wet or dry. Normal … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:05:16 (22811 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Protea magnifica 'Atlantic Queen' - Bearded Protea Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Protea magnifica Giant Wooly Protea - Exquisite flower - 8 across with colors range soft pink, deep rose, strong red - the apex tinged black with small downy white flowers. The Giant Wooly Beard Queen Protea is a cut flower wonder. The flowers last for a very long time and look great in dried flower … Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 08:27:21 (21681 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Tulipa 'Hot Pants' - Hot Pants Triumph Tulip Plants / Bulbs This new variety is very unique! Its blooms are distinct with wonderfully contrasting dark purple and pure white stripes decorating each petal. The strong stems, large blooms and medium height make this Triumph Tulip a must have in any spring garden. … Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:12:15 (25961 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prunus laurocerasus 'Novita' - cherry laurel Plants / Evergreen Shrubs “Novita” is a new sensation among cherry laurels. Eventually there is a hardy variety which has benefits of the formerly more tender ones: it grows fast and big, has large leaves of a nice colour, and of course if fully hardy! The leaves are 10-15 cm long, obovate, very glossy, soft green when young … Contributed by havlis 08.11. 2007 10:31:38 (86039 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Paeonia suffruticosa - tree peony Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Tree peonies are beautiful, woody shrubs. Unlike the perennial type, these make woody branches that slowly form a low, mounding shrub. Flowers are large, often double or full, of all possible colours – white, cream, yellow, orange, various shades of pink, purple and red, even violet. Leaves are deeply … Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 11:07:35 (218283 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Daybreak' - flowering dogwood Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Flowering dogwood is quite an unusual shrub or small tree which draws your attention all year round: in the spring it has very showy large petal-like coloured bracts, and its leaves turn to beautiful colours early in the autumn. … Contributed by havlis 11.04. 2017 11:16:29 (15400 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Colchicum 'The Giant' - False Autumn Crocus Plants / Bulbs Very large pinkish lavender flowers, which are white at the x!. Like all Colchicums, The Giant is deer proof! Fall blooming colchicum are wonderful additions to autumn gardens. Blooms form chalice-shaped cups. Leaves turn golden yellow as they mature, blending with foliage. Bulbs will flower on you window … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:14:31 (24097 readers) Match on Article's text | |
