Complete Roses Other / Books Featuring 100 Easy-Growing Favorites | Complete Guide to Roses is ideal for would-be gardeners who were always afraid to grow roses, as well as for gardeners who already grow these lovely flowers and want to learn more about them. This comprehensive book takes all the mystery out of growing these plants, … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:44:21 (9184 readers) | |
Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' - Clematis Dr.Ruppel Plants / Climber Plants Clematis is most often seen in softer shades, but Dr. Ruppel offers fans a showier choice. This is a bi-color repeat bloomer: in May and June, it displays 8-in. rose-carmine blooms with white anthers; in September, the flowers come in again, but the colors are toned down a bit. There is an old saying … Contributed by amazon 01.06. 2007 07:52:55 (23936 readers) | |
Lagerstroemia indica 'Little Chief' - crape myrtle Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Lagerstroemia indica Little Chief ; Common Names: crape myrtle, crepe myrtle; Family: Lythraceae (loosestrife Family); The deciduous crape myrtle is among the longest blooming trees in existence with flowering periods lasting from 60-120 days. If you do not have room inside or the location for a normal … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:27:15 (30682 readers) | |
Orchids Other / Books A Practical Guide to Care and Cultivation | The exquisite variety of forms and colors of orchids are made accessible to beginning growers in this fascinating introduction to the more than 25,000 species that make up this diverse plant family. The book covers commonsense advice on repotting, dividing, … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 13:30:38 (9530 readers) | |
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You Can Grow African Violets Other / Books Have you ever killed an African violet? Kent and Joyce Stork killed their first violet too! They soon mastered the skills for growing the plant and eventually wrote for the African Violet Magazine, the official publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. for over ten years. Their column … Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 11:56:51 (15555 readers) | |
Sarracenia 'Dana's Delight' - Dana's Delight Pitcher Plant Plants / Perennials The Pitcher Plant is definitely the easiest of all the carnivorous plants to grow and is excellent for beginners. Dana s Delight features a hood with pink tones and red veins on white. … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 08:17:14 (28775 readers) | |
Ricinus communis 'Zanzibarensis' - Castor Bean Plants / Other THE CASTOR BEAN is a shrub-like plant with large, long-stemmed leaves that are lobed like fingers. Its spiny, clustered seed pods contain white, bean-like seeds (Botanically speaking, it isn t a true bean, but a Spurge), which typically bear attractive markings in various colours. The plant is native … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 07:52:20 (39458 readers) | |
Cyrtostachys renda - Lipstick Palm Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Popularly known as the sealing-wax palm or lipstick palm, this is one of the most colorful tropical palms. It is native to Malaysia, Borneo, and Sumatra where it grows in coastal peat swamps, sometimes reaching heights of over 15 feet. The crownshaft and petioles are brilliant scarlet (or orange in some … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:16:54 (22091 readers) | |
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Agapanthus africanus - Lily of the Nile, African Lily Plants / Perennials These beautiful and hardy plants are native to southern Africa. It becomes a very strong perennial for Zones 6-9. These grass-like clumps will usually grow between one and three feet. Their leaves are narrow and they are popular for their green foliage and long summer blooms. The leaves grow from the … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:21:58 (16627 readers) | |
Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers Other / Books An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used. … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 18:57:56 (16145 readers) | |
Ensete glaucum - Snow Banana Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Possibly the hardiest Ensete species, this plant originates from high altitude China so is accustomed to cooler regions. The huge, glaucous leaves are architectural and decorative, great for the tropical borders or large containers. … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 10:43:11 (18535 readers) | |
Betula nigra 'Little King' - Fox Valley River Birch Plants / Deciduous Trees Fox Valley River Birch A dwarf selection of river birch with cinnamon and cream exfoliating bark. A great little tree for smaller landscapes or can be used as a large shrub on commercial sites. Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer.. Fantastic bonsai! The plant you will recieve is growing in a … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:49:23 (32716 readers) | |
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Blechnum gibbum - Silver Lady Fern Plants / Ferns Silver Lady Tree Fern (Blechnum brasiliense Silver Lady ) An exotic foliage plant that brings feathery greenery to a homes interior. Simply give this easy to grow fern moderate light, even moisture and minimal fertilizer and you will have a constant green companion. Dont over pot, this will keep its … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:26:51 (38750 readers) | |
The Plant Lover's Guide to Clematis Other / Books Clematis are the royalty of climbing plants. With their lush flowers, long season of bloom, and attractive seedheads, they are eagerly sought by almost every gardener in the temperate world. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Clematis by clematis expert Linda Beutler includes information on using the plants … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2016 16:10:28 (10815 readers) | |
Rehmannia elata - Chinese Foxglove Plants / Perennials Common Name: Chinese or Beverly Hills Foxglove (The Foxglove growing on Steriods). Rehmannia is named after Joseph Rehmann (1799-1831) a physician in Petrograd, Russia. The flowers of this plant look like a foxglove on steroids. The Chinese Foxglove blooms longer than common Foxglove and it has a showier … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:35:29 (24981 readers) | |
Clematis Other / Books Little Plant Library Series | From the elegant species to the boldest, large-flowering hybrids, there are clematis to suit every style of garden. This grower s guide contains the secrets of choosing, growing, cultivating, propagating, pruning, and controlling pests and diseases in an easy-to-use, step-by-step … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:51:14 (9427 readers) | |
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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 (20654 readers) | |
