Anemone hupehensis var.japonica Plants / Perennials Bressingham Glow is a later variety of anemone. It is true to its name because anemos (from Greek) means wind - probably because this type flowers in the season of autumn winds. It has 60-80 cm long stalks with ox-daisy-like deep pink semi-double flowers with bright yellow centres. It starts blooming … Contributed by havlis 23.10. 2007 14:02:03 (20212 readers) | |
Tagetes lucida - Mexican Mint Marigold Plants / Annuals Aromatic, anise-flavored leaves are used in seasoning sauces, soups, teas, and vinegar. Bears narrow, glossy green, serrated leaves and small yellow flowers in clusters. The dried leaves and flowers are brewed into a tea traditionally used for colic and malaria. Used as a poultice for rattlesnake bites … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:18:35 (21271 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Mammilliaria plumosa - Feather Cactus Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses The Feather Cactus (Mammilliaria plumosa) is native to Mexico. It is hardy in zones 9-10. In cooler regions grow as a house plant. Provide full sun and water only when dry. It gets it s name from it s feathery looking spines. The whitish-yellow flowers have a strong aroma. This cactus is very easy to … Contributed by amazon 11.07. 2007 12:19:19 (33467 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prunus campanulata 'Okame' - flowering cherry Plants / Deciduous Trees This uncommon flowering cherry comes from Taiwan. It is a small tree, well branched even without trimming, with neony pink flowers with yellow stamens. Ideal for japanese style gardens, or anywhere to highlight its surroundings with the splash of early spring colour. … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 20:54:32 (38074 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Deutzia gracilis 'Seward' ppaf, cpaf - Chardonnay Pearls™ Plants / Deciduous Shrubs CHARDONNAY PEARLSTM (D. gracilis. Duncan ppaf, Canadian BRAF) Attractive, crisp, lime-yellow foliage provides season long garden color long after the pure white, pearl-like buds explode into a shower of fragrant spring time flowers. An attractive compact shrub with lots of impulse appeal. Great for the … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 11:50:08 (26151 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Passiflora mollissima - Banana Passion Flower Plants / Climber Plants Banana Passion Fruit (Passiflora mollissima). A yellow, oval shaped passion fruit with bright yellow skin and orange pulp. Pulp is edible and very tasty. Often used in juice making. … Contributed by amazon 30.06. 2007 10:23:12 (24439 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tulipa 'Jaap Groot' - Single Late Tulip Plants / Bulbs Jaap Groot is the perfect choice for a soft-coloured theme. It sports buttery yellow petals accented with golden yellow flames. … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:54:07 (24035 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Paeonia suffruticosa - tree peony Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Tree peonies are beautiful, woody shrubs. Unlike the perennial type, these make woody branches that slowly form a low, mounding shrub. Flowers are large, often double or full, of all possible colours – white, cream, yellow, orange, various shades of pink, purple and red, even violet. Leaves are deeply … Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 11:07:35 (217759 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Colchicum 'The Giant' - False Autumn Crocus Plants / Bulbs Very large pinkish lavender flowers, which are white at the x!. Like all Colchicums, The Giant is deer proof! Fall blooming colchicum are wonderful additions to autumn gardens. Blooms form chalice-shaped cups. Leaves turn golden yellow as they mature, blending with foliage. Bulbs will flower on you window … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:14:31 (23691 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clivias Other / Books Clivias are classed among the most desirable of all connoisseur plants, offering not only spectacular flowers but also interesting variations in both leaf variegation and plant form. Despite their reputation as specialist plants, however, clivias are surprisingly easy to grow and tolerant of abuse. Koopowitz … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:54:44 (7698 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis' - golden bell Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Viridissima species of Golden bell originates in China. Bronxensis is one of its few but truly fantastic varieties valued for very attractive semi-evergreen foliage and primrose yellow, bell-shaped flowers in early spring (April in zone 6). Leaves are soft green, glossy, narrowly lance-shaped, and heavily … Contributed by havlis 11.04. 2017 11:21:31 (13042 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hosta 'Brim Cup' - plantain lily Plants / Perennials Plantain lilies are reliable perennials from East Russia, Korea, China, and Japan. In the wild they grow in various locations – along rocky stream-banks, in alpine meadows, as well as in not too shaded woodland. They are cultivated for their bold foliage, often variegated, and bell-shaped flowers in … Contributed by havlis 19.05. 2016 10:59:50 (16644 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Tulipa (Darwin hybrid) 'Blushing apeldoorn' - tulip Plants / Bulbs Darwin hybrids were created by crossing formerly wild species of tulip from Central Asia (tulipa fosteriana). The result being huge flowers with almost regular pyramid shape before they open, brilliant colours, and tall, sturdy stems – excellent for cutting. Moreover, they can stand a little neglect … Contributed by havlis 19.05. 2016 10:53:08 (16445 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Delphiniums Other / Books Gardeners throughout the world love these majestic tall flowers, but few are aware of the many colors and forms that are now available with the burst of new cultivars, several of which have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Not just blue, but red, pink, violet, yellow, and white forms exist … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 11:01:04 (11877 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Brugmansia and Datura Other / Books Angel s Trumpets and Thorn Apples | Stately Angel s Trumpets -- Brugmansia -- are spectacular plants, growing like small trees and living for several years. Datura, sometimes called Thorn Apples, are mostly annuals and are cultivated like summer flowers. The impressive bell flowers of both varieties … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:36:08 (14153 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Campsis radicans 'Flava' - trumpet creeper Plants / Deciduous Trees Tree form This trumpet creeper is really trained into a small tree. 1 or 2 meter tall trunk with a blooming crown gives this exotic looking plant a new glamour. Beautiful, golden-yellow flowers grow at the ends of new branches. They come out in July and don’t stop till the first frosts. … Contributed by havlis 28.08. 2012 12:14:06 (36554 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Genista lydia - Woadwaxen Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Family: Fabaceae; (Genis-ta: ancient Latin name: tinctoria: of dyes); A profusion of bright yellow flowers drape this low arching beauty in May and June. Attractive green stems. Proven to be very hardy by Paul Cappielo s research at the University of Maine. Adaptable to poor dry soils. Thrives in heat. … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:07:17 (18866 readers) Match on Article's text | |
