Kerria japonica 'Honshu' - Japanese rose Plants / Deciduous Shrubs 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 (38601 readers) | |
Rosa nutkana - Nootka Rose, Nutka Rose Plants / Roses Synonym: Rosa nutkanaensis Rosa nutkana also named Nootka rose or Wild rose comes from the Cinnamomeae family. It is native of Western North America. Rosa nutkana is a deciduous, woody shrub that grows up to 10ft and 4ft. wide. … Contributed by amazon 25.05. 2011 13:12:46 (47140 readers) | |
Oroxylum indicum - Midnight Horror Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Approaching the tree in twilight could be startling - the sight of its long 4 seed pods curved downward appear to be the wings of a resting vulture. This is a night blooming tree to 40 from India with leaves to 5. Tropical. This is an ornamental tree, a very striking plant with bold, very large, much-divided, … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:29:02 (23505 readers) | |
Helleborus 'SP Martha' - hellebore, Lenten rose Plants / Perennials Hellebore (Lenten rose) is not a new plant to Czech and Slovak gardens. I remember those flowering stems that surprisingly pushed through the snow in late winter and I kept asking grandma how come that a plant can flower while there is still snow on the ground. These evergreen perennials are still very … Contributed by havlis 23.01. 2017 09:09:18 (16712 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Lilium 'First Crown' - lily Plants / Bulbs Lilies are not just beautiful cut flowers. In perennial beds same as carefully planted among shrubs or trees they will dazzle with bright colours, shapes, and sizes of their blooms. And be sure we select the grandest of the great ones only! … Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2009 14:44:45 (42126 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Akebia quinata - Chocolate Vine Plants / Climber Plants Known as Mu-Tong in Chinese medicine, it has been used for laryngitis and dry coughs, urinary stones, and bladder problems. A decoction is made from the dried stem of the vine. The plant is a shrubby vine that is cold hardy to 18 degrees. Can be raised as an evergreen vine in warmer climates. Has very … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:36:50 (18378 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia 'Elizabeth' - Elizabeth Magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs A rare yellow flowered magnolia! Displays elegant tapered buds that open to large, primrose yellow blooms. An upright pyramidal grower well suited for use as a single specimen. Deciduous. Flowers mid to late spring. … Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:01:52 (22524 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Many uses for groundcovers (4) - Deciduous perennials Plants / Perennials Epimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Clematis heracleifolia ‘Côte d’Azur’, Anemone nemorosa Epimedium Epimedium produces flowers as early as April and May but its attractive foliage also provides visual interest during the rest of the growing season. Epimedium produces delicate graceful flowers and … Contributed by pph 11.04. 2007 20:38:55 (34349 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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The Classic Cattleyas Other / Books In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:50:54 (13611 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hibiscus syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon' - Rose of Sharon Plants / Deciduous Shrubs (Hibis-cus: ancient Greek and Latin name, syri-acus: Syrian) A whole new look for Hardy Hibiscus! Large, single lavender flowers adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. Hybridized by Dr. Roderick Woods of England. AWARDS: Gold Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society. Mail Order Gardening … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:36:59 (26133 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia stellata - Star Magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Family: Magnoliaceae ; (Magnol-ia: bears the name of Pierre Magnol, 1638-1715, botanist of Montpellier) Ann Star Magnolia (Kosar f1 hybrid) Deep purplish-red blooms appear later than most magnolias, thus are less apt to get frosted. Big, lily-like flowers often repeat during the summer. A vigorous multi-stemmed … Contributed by amazon 26.06. 2007 13:05:44 (25943 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Geranium - Cranesbill Plants / Perennials Musical theatre buffs will know, but for those of you who don’t, this line comes from a song entitled June is Bustin’ Out All Over! from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. This piece of musical history is set in Maine, USA and the song refers the stirring and thrilling arrival of summer … Contributed by pph 12.06. 2016 09:53:27 (15043 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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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 (34033 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Pleiospilos bolusii - Living Rock Cactus Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses The genus Pleiospilos is comprised of four species and four subspecies. The genus name is derived from the greek words pleios (full) and spilos (dots), which refers to the many dots on the plants. The plants are also known as kwaggavy (Quagga mesemb), lewerplant (liver plant), lewervygie (liver mesemb), … Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 12:00:25 (37617 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Darmera peltata - Umbrella Plant Plants / Perennials Hardy Umbrella Plant - Darmera peltata Family: Saxifragaceae Origin: The species is native to western United States. Large, rounded clusters of red-centered, blush-white flowers rise on thick stalks before the clumped growth of massive (18 across), orbicular, lobed foliage emerges. … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 10:47:17 (18810 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' - Yarrow, Milfoil, Staunchweed Plants / Perennials Get a good view of hummers as they feed from the clusters of rosy-red nectar-rich flowers. This unusual Yarrow is a virtually foolproof perennial. Covered in blooms from late spring to early fall, it provides a long season of color and food. Large clusters of bright blooms atop 15-20 stems with fernlike … Contributed by amazon 02.06. 2007 18:27:32 (23158 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' - autumn monskhood Plants / Perennials Autumn monkshood is a showy perennial flowering for late summer and autumn. It produces erect racemes of large, 6-7 cm tall flowers of deep indigo blue flowers from September till October. They appear along sturdy stems that grow just over a meter tall. The wise thing about this monkhood is that even … Contributed by havlis 10.09. 2016 09:17:11 (18272 readers) Match on Article's text | |
