Clematis ´Nelly Moser' - Clematis Plants / Climber Plants Enormous flowers--8-9 inches across--cover the vines June through frost. Vivid colors make the blossoms look tropical, but clematis is tough and hardy--nearly carefree once established. Requires a support (something thin, like wire or chain link, will work best) and climbs 8-12 feet. Does best when planted … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:18:29 (47369 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clematis 'Ville De Lyon' (Crimson & Carmine) - Clematis Plants / Climber Plants Enormous flowers--8-9 inches across--cover the vines June through frost. Vivid colors make the blossoms look tropical, but clematis is tough and hardy--nearly carefree once established. Requires a support (something thin, like wire or chain x, will work best) and climbs 8-12 feet. Does best when planted … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:22:33 (22461 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno' - Crepe Jasmine Plants / Perennials Tabernaemontana divaricata Variegata Flore Plena ; Common Names: Crepe Jasmine, Double Crepe Jasmine, Indian Carnation Flower, Double White Gardenia, Creme & Green Double Butterfly Jasmine; Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family) Double Butterfly Jasmine is a beautifully shaped evergreen shrub that … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:21:49 (38348 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Neomarica Caerulea ‘Regina’ - Blue Walking Iris Plants / Bulbs The Blue Walking Iris is native to Brazil. It grows well in the ground or in pots. It is hardy in zone 10 and elsewhere should be grown as a houseplant or patio plant. Bright filtered light is prefered, but it will also grow in shade. Water when on the dry side. The flowering season is from February … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 11:42:55 (35252 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot' - Parrot Tulip Plants / Bulbs Yellow creamy, soft yellow with bright red flames, inside golden yellow with blood red flames. Specially selected tulips for their unique beauty and characteristics. Parrot tulips with their exotic shape, color and design, are the largest and most spectacular of all tulips. They resemble their namesake, … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 10:19:20 (27106 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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 (18665 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Agroforestry Landscapes for Pacific Islands Other / Books Agroforestry Landscapes for Pacific Islands: Creating abundant and resilient food systems Agroforestry Landscapes for Pacific Islands focuses on low-input and sustainable techniques for growing food in the Pacific. It covers a range of time-tested traditional agroforestry systems, modern agroforestry, … Contributed by amazon 25.09. 2016 20:07:39 (23163 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Mexican Red Bird of Paradise Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Mexican Red Bird of Paradise flower is an evergreen shrub or small tree in frost free climates. In the tropics it gets 15-20. In cultivation peacock flower is usually 8-12 tall, growing that large even after freezing to the ground the previous winter. Mexican Red Bird of Paradise flower lives up to its … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:31:07 (40708 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Tropical Garden Design Other / Books Made Wijaya, landscape designer to such high-profile gardens as those of rock icon David Bowie and the United States Ambassador in Jakarta, shares his brilliant garden designs and offers advice for both novice gardeners and professionals on creating similar results in their own backyards. Exploring Wijaya … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:47:06 (22722 readers) Match on Title | |
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Monria' - Tropical Hibiscus Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Kona Princess series; aka Itsy Bitsy® | Hibiscus Itsy Bitsy is a profuse blooming evergreen shrub valued for its small, bright red flowers. This very showy accent is ideal for containers, against walls, along sunny walkways, accenting columns, or anywhere season long color is desired. When using in … Contributed by amazon 19.02. 2008 09:01:15 (21624 readers) Match on Title | |
Swietenia macrophylla - Big Leaf Mahogany Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Mahogany- Swietenia macrophylla- The national tree of Belize, mahogany has long been harvested for its valuable lumber. Known for its beautiful color, grain and durability it is often used for high end furniture. Mahogany can be found throughout southern Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America, … Contributed by amazon 18.11. 2007 12:32:30 (44471 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Sauromatum venosum - Voodoo Lily Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Sauromatum venosum - India Voodoo Lily A very unusual, shade loving plant that produces a tubular shaped, purplish green flower with dark purple markings which surround a blackish purple central spike, making the spike look like it has been provided its own vase. Following the bloom of the flowers, large … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2008 08:19:31 (46322 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Bromeliads for the Contemporary Garden Other / Books Bromeliads include several thousand species and a bewildering number of hybrids and cultivars. Remarkable for the diversity of their striking foliage and distinctive forms, many also produce brilliant inflorescences in glowing colors. They are highly desirable, low-maintenance indoor plants, and in subtropical … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:52:18 (10611 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses What we commonly call epiphyllums today are actually hybrids of epiphytic cacti species native to the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Mexico. The word epiphyllum in Greek means upon the leaf and the flowers appear to bloom directly on the leaves. Jungle cacti, however, have no leaves; … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 09:45:08 (48277 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Begonia grandis - Hardy Begonia Plants / Perennials Large, heart-shaped leaves add a lush, tropical texture in moist, shady gardens. Leaves have prominent red veins underneath and are especially showy if backlit by the sun. The flower is soft rose-pink, translucent and somewhat frosted, like satin glass. Plants are hardy as far north as New York City … Contributed by amazon 07.09. 2007 08:33:32 (17470 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bismarkia nobilis - Bismark Fan Palm Plants / Other The Bismarck Fan Palm is another beautiful and desirable fan palm suitable for sub-tropical climates; although it can be grown as far north as Sarasota, Florida (freeze damage will occur, but the palm quickly recovers). Bismark Palms are native to Madagascar. Tolerates dought and frost. Is adaptable … Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:49:41 (19660 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Abelmoschus manihot - Sunset Hibiscus Plants / Perennials Edible Sunset Hibiscus (Abelmoschus manihot) Known also as an edible hibiscus, this obscure Chinese species is a tropical perennial, half shrub that can reach 6 feet in height. … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 08:21:09 (80525 readers) Match on Article's text | |
