Viburnum davidii - David viburnum Plants / Evergreen Shrubs David viburnum is a handsome, compact little shrub, with eye-catching foliage. The leaves are elliptic, emerald green with pink-red stalks, and have remarkable deep veins, which give this shrub an additional 3D image. The flower buds are pink-ish, too, but the flowers themselves are not what this plant … Contributed by havlis 01.02. 2010 13:53:15 (40359 readers) Match on 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 (20730 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Variegata' - creeping juniper Plants / Conifers 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 (37730 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Aesculus x mutabilis - hybrid painted buckeye Plants / Deciduous Trees This buckeye is a garden hybrid between aesculus pavia and aesculus sylvatica, both from S.E. USA. It was described already in early 20th century but in Europe it is still little known since another, very similar tree has been popular here for decades = aesculus pavia “Koehnei”. … Contributed by havlis 22.09. 2016 14:23:16 (10609 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' - Erect Sword Fern Plants / Ferns This great little fern does well in a wide range of conditions but best of all is that it is compact in size and is one of the few ferns that fairs well with neglect and does extremely well in wet habitats. It stays under 12 tall and sends creeping runners which sprout new plantlets. When it is actively … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:09:05 (24052 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Zone: 4 to 8 Grows to: 20-30 ft. Can be a little tricky to grow from seed, but very rewarding. A beautiful small tree with great individuality and brilliant red fall foliage. Lovely rich reddish brown peeling bark stands out wonderfully in a winter landscape. A wonderful specimen tree. … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:24:25 (22118 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Designing with Plants Other / Books When your new gardening bible comes with chapters entitled Birth, Life, and Death, you know you re in trouble. But be brave, turn to those chapters, and in some very practical little essays on planting, you ll uncover the very down-to-earth principle from which Piet Oudolf s radical reinvention of gardening … Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:37:21 (12232 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' - Russian Sage Plants / Perennials An airy, upward sweeping, deep-violet haze is combined with the herbal aroma of the finely dissected gray-green foliage. The slender, light-seeking panicles remain in flower for up to 15 weeks. PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 1995. … Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:13:32 (32821 readers) Match on Title | |
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Eccremocarpus scaber - Glory Vine Plants / Climber Plants This exotic climber hails from South America. Rare and little-known specimen is sure to spice up your garden! Tubular flowers hang in clusters of orange, yellow and red shades for a spectacular display. Effective for covering problem areas, why not replace the view of thatt old shed with a tropical sensation? … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 11:44:58 (18747 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hosta 'Little Red Rooster' - Hosta Plants / Perennials Plantain lily | A cross betwee Hosta Wiggle Worm and Hosta Red Sox. Intriguing reddish colored stems and flower stalks. Pale lavender flowers. Unequaled for their beautiful foliage, low care, and many landscape uses. Hosta provide bright color in the shade with handsome, broad, ribbed foliage in many … Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:08:46 (15184 readers) Match on Title | |
Archontophoenix alexandrae - Alexandra Palm Plants / Other The King Palm is one of the most beautiful and stately palms. Its smooth, green trunk is tall, slender, and predominantly ringed. Its intricate dark green foliage is 8-10 feet in length. The King Palm is hardy to 28 degrees. A fast-growing palm, it reaches a height of 20-50 feet with little maintenance. … Contributed by amazon 13.10. 2007 10:33:48 (19700 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' - Hardy Geranium Plants / Perennials Hardy Geranium cinereum Ballerina Family: Geraniaceae Origin: The species is native to the central Pyrenees. Award-winning compact variety with slightly ruffled, cupped flowers. The iced-pink, heart-shaped petals are intricately patterned with very dark-maroon veining which converges into an eye. Small … Contributed by amazon 27.03. 2008 17:31:50 (26203 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Sophora japonica - Japanese Pagoda tree Plants / Deciduous Trees Increasingly used as a bonsai. A tall deciduous tree to 60, hardy to zone 4; leaves ovate to 2 and in 3-8 pairs. Tiered appearance with sturdy branching. Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 4-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: China and Korea Growth Habits: Deciduous medium to large tree, … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:28:19 (91581 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Doronicum orientale - Leopard's Bane Plants / PerennialsLeopard s-bane may be used in sunny areas in any ordinary garden soil. The yellow flowers appear in May and may be cut for arrangements. The plants are shallow rooted and 18 to 30 inches tall. Planting may be done in spring or autumn. Propagation is by division after flowering, in spring, or in October. … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 07:39:48 (12254 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Dioon edule - Cycad Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants The Mexican Cycas is a true living fossil, the name often applied to cycads because they have changed very little in the last 200 million years. Dioon edule is truly a handsome and distinctive specimen. And it is one of the most cold hardy cycads. Mature and established plants have been reported to tolerate … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:14:14 (23068 readers) Match on Article's text | |
A History of the Fragrant Rose Other / Books The rose is the most treasured flower in the world. It has been prized, even held as sacred, for thousands of years. Across the ages, the rose has been celebrated in painting, music, myth, heraldry, and religion. Cultivated for its medicinal and culinary properties as well as for its fragrance, it was … Contributed by amazon 08.03. 2008 11:21:24 (12156 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Weigela florida 'Victoria' - weigela Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Weigelas are valuable garden shrubs that grow freely in almost any soil and require little maintenance. They are deciduous shrubs growing 1.5 – 2.0 tall and just a bit less wide. Leaves are ovate to oval. Bell or funnel shaped flowers come in many colours and appear at the end of spring / beginning … Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:42:28 (136347 readers) Match on Article's text | |
