Dianthus - Bouquet Purple Plants / Perennials Excellent cutting type has purplish pink, fringed flowers in great profusion. Outstanding stem length and rigidity. Ht: 18-24. Zones 6-9. Sorry, state laws prohibit shipping plants to Alaska, Hawaii. Plants ship in spring at proper planting time. … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:46:28 (15675 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Digitalis grandiflora - Yellow Foxglove Plants / Perennials Proper name: Digitalis Amigua (Carillon Temple Bells or Yellow Foxglove); Extra dwarf plants with spikes of yellow tubular flowers marked with brown. Blooms in June and July. Use for borders, beds, and cut flowers. A very hardy perennial! … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:56:20 (22783 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Crataegus phaenopyrum - Washington Hawthorn Plants / Deciduous Trees This tree has it all: White spring flowers, brilliant fall foliage and reddish fruits that attract numerous fruit-eating birds. Also provides nesting sites and cover. Spreads to 25 feet; tolerates many soil types. Prefers sun. 4-year-old (18-24 ) transplants shipped at the proper planting time for your … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:55:57 (22839 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Papaver somniferum - Opium Poppy Plants / Annuals This seed has been saved for generations for its beautiful show of lavender flowers which are followed by closed seed pods filled with poppy seeds. The blue bread seeds can be harvested and used for baking. (85 days) Approx.: 150 seeds per pack. Heirloom. Grows 1-2 tall. Reseeds readily! Moisture: Moderate … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 07:55:49 (19464 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Hedera helix 'Midas Touch' - English Ivy Plants / Climber Plants The Midas Touch Ivy is an easy to grow houseplant. It will thrive in bright, indirect light or in a window. Just water when the soil is dry. Prune as needed and new plants can be started from the cuttings. The Midas Touch Ivy has large leaves and is brightly variegated. It is a stand out! … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:23:52 (29687 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cortaderia fulvida - Toetoe Plants / Grass, Grasses Huge rounded mound of broad arching leaves with golden-bronze arching plumes in summer. Grows 7 feet tall. The Golden Plume Pampas Grass has a finer foliage than the Pink and White Pampas Grasses, and is earlier flowering (July into August). … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 09:16:16 (21524 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cardiospermum halicacabum - Love in a Puff Plants / Climber Plants An exciting combination of beautiful leaves, distinctive pods, and attractive white flowers. At home in almost any landscape, Love-in-a Puff (Balloon Vine) brings elegance to any setting. Growing to approximately 8 feet in height, you may start them inside 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct-sow after … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 12:26:32 (28655 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Viburnum prunifolium - Blackhaw Viburnum Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Cedar waxwings, robins, bluebirds, catbirds and many other birds love blackhaw s blue-black fruits, which persist into winter. In spring, the small tree bears white flowers; in fall, its leaves turn red. Tuck blackhaw almost anywhere-it slowly grows to 15-20 ft. tall and 10 wide. Bare-root plant. 3-year-old … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:50:54 (15397 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Antirrhinum braun-blanquetii - Perennial Snapdragon Plants / Perennials This wonderful plant was originally found only in Spain and Portugal. Bright yellow 3 lobed flowers, with a hint of cream will brighten up any garden in the summer sun. Its candelabra shape and naturally branching habit makes it ideal for the middle of a border or large container. It blooms all summer … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:58:36 (54844 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Iris versicolor - Harlequin Blue Flag Iris Plants / Bulbs Suitable for small pools, growing up to 2 ft. and happy in up to 4 in of water. A beautiful iris, having true blue coloured flowers, marked with white. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 11:02:18 (17881 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cercis siliquastrum - Judas Tree Plants / Deciduous Trees The most extravagant flowering small tree we know. Simply drips with rose-pink flowers from every conceivable point along the branches and trunk, then gives an encore by producing a mass of purple pods in the Autumn. Frost hardy tree. Prefers sun. … Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 09:02:07 (36160 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening Other / Books Natural, Sustainable, Organic | In this updated second edition of the popular guide, Ann Lovejoy explains how to create a gorgeous ornamental garden following the principles and techniques of organic and sustainable gardening. Emphasizing good soil prep, composting, drainage, mulching, and proper plant … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:08:56 (15272 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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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 (12258 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Complete Houseplants Other / Books Featuring over 200 Easy-Care Favorites | Complete Houseplants provides homeowners with all the information they need to incorporate plants in the interior design of their homes. The book covers the basics of choosing the right plants for the home, selecting containers, and plant arranging. Sections on … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2008 13:51:04 (10527 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Plant Protection Other / Books Managing Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests | This introduction to the basics of managing insects in a greenhouse environment discusses insect and mite feeding behaviors while offering excellent descriptions and photographs of several economically significant pests, including whiteflies, thrips, and leafminers. … Contributed by amazon 02.05. 2008 09:31:45 (12918 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Paeonia tenuifolia - Fern Leaf Peony Plants / Perennials The herbaceous Peony has been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years. Considering the beauty of the flower and the longevity of the plants, it s no wonder why they have long been a perennial favorite. Peony clumps may survive for up to as long as 50 years, so it is advisable to prepare the site … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 10:11:04 (15241 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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RHS New Gardening Other / Books How to Garden in a Changing Climate | Britain’s Royal Horticultural Society is the authoritative source for gardening expertise, and their new guide to contemporary gardening gives gardeners, from first-timers to professionals, a definitive resource for horticultural advice. … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:39:31 (14305 readers) Match on Article's text | |
