Ipomoea purpurea 'Light Blue Star' - Morning Glory A spectacular Morning Glory. Each light blue bloom is enhanced bay an exquisite, deep violet, five pointed star shooting out from its central, white throat. Flowers all summer. Beautiful climber, ideal for climbing up trellis and fences or obelisks in container. … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:26:43 (45967 readers) | |
Petunia - 'Merlin Blue Morn' - Petunia Petunia Merlin Blue Morn - A distinctly different blue and white petunia, the 2½-inch blooms are pure white in the center with a soft transition to velvety blue on the petal edge. The bicolor pattern is highly visible from a distance. Best garden performance will occur in full sun. The branching plants … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:14:17 (36144 readers) | |
Tagetes lucida - Mexican Mint Marigold 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 (21156 readers) | |
Oxalis valdiviensis 'Lucky Gold' - Shamrock An attractive plant that can be used as a summer annual or as a shamrock pot plant for St Patricks day celebrations. The leaves are bright green and have a perfect shamrock shape with three leaflets. Multiple seedlings in a small pot will give a good effect in approx 2 months from sowing. Flowers during … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 13:18:27 (28995 readers) | |
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Amaranthus caudatus - Love-Lies-Bleeding Called Flower Gentle by Culpepper, this tall plant produces pinkish-red, draping plumes with distinctly beautiful, opalescent, tiny seed that is both ornamental and edible. Can be used as both a cut or dried flower. Sow directly, 8-10 seeds per foot when soil is warm and danger of frost has passed. For … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 12:31:15 (38650 readers) | |
Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird' - Flanders Poppy Charming relative of the corn field poppy producing shining crimson single blooms with a black blotch. Easy and cheerful. Flowers summer. Height 45cm (18in). … Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 11:40:46 (20739 readers) | |
Polygonum Orientale - Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate First grown in the United States by Thomas Jefferson, Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate is a spectacular, old-fashioned cottage garden favorite. Fast growing, the thick, sturdy stems rise to 5Â and bear flamboyant, arching, pendulous bright pink, bead like, flower clusters 3-4 long. Lush, heart-shaped leaves … Contributed by amazon 13.10. 2007 10:38:59 (37222 readers) | |
Nicotiana alata - Jasmine Tobacco A profusion of fragrant, trumpet-shaped, pale pink to white blossoms sit on a stem arising from a rosette of thick, velvety leaves. The flowers are intoxicatingly fragrant in the evening and are 2 cm. across. Can be a trap crop for potato beetles. To 4 ft. tall. Annual. (80-85 days) … Contributed by amazon 07.10. 2007 20:08:03 (21887 readers) | |
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Helianthus annuus 'Italian White' - Sunflower Boldly contrasting, big creamy white flowers with deep chocolate centres. Excellent for flower arranging and great at back of borders or against a tall wall where they provide atmosphere and contrast. Flowers summer. Height 4-5ft. … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:46:32 (23927 readers) | |
Callistephus chinensis 'Hulk' - China Aster Hulk is easy to grow in full sun and any moist garden soil. The plant reaches 21 inches high and 14 to 16 inches wide, with good side branching (for more blooms!) and a neat, upright habit. Ideal for the cutting garden, beds, borders, the patio, and containers. … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:34:58 (31483 readers) | |
Papaver somniferum - Opium Poppy 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 (19282 readers) | |
Papaver somniferum 'Hens and Chickens' - Opium Poppy The Hens and Chickens Poppy has large, lilac flowers followed by seedpods that are arranged as a large pod surrounded by several small pods like a mother hen & her chicks. Extremely decorative, they are in much demand for dried flower arrangements. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2007 04:58:18 (29065 readers) | |
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Ipomoea alba - Moonflower The moonflower is a vigorous twining vine that is very fast growing in really hot weather. It is a tender tropical perennial but is now seeing popular use as an annual vine in colder areas. This close relative of the morning glory has similar heart shaped leaves that are a rich green and 4-8 (10-20 cm) … Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 10:03:38 (17871 readers) | |
Helianthus annuus - Common Sunflower Multiple blossoms hight on sturdy to-branching 8-12 tall plants. Flowers have soft, creamy, pale-yellow petals with a dark chocolate center. Great when used as a living screen or windbreak. Try planting along a fence or building. … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 10:02:00 (16818 readers) | |
Pelargonium citrosum - Citrosa Geranium, Mosquito Plant The Mosquito Plant is a genetically engineered geranium hybrid with a unique characteristic: it repels mosquitoes! It is easily grown as a potted patio plant, and easily enjoyed for its attractive foliage and sweet lemony scent, as well as for its mosquito repelling powers. It produces a leafy, attractive, … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:14:07 (82255 readers) | |
Bacopa ‘Bridal Showers’™ - Bacopa Bridal Showers Bacopa Cordata is a rather rapid spreading annual used in container planting. Creating a beautiful shower of tiny white flowers flowing. Blooms all summer in sun to part shade. Makes a lovely hanging baskets also … Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 10:18:28 (38894 readers) | |
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Petunia grandiflora 'Blue Spark Cascadia' - Blue Spark Cascadia Petunia Showy lavender-blue and white bicolor blossoms are an eye-catching accent wherever they re displayed. A petunia unlike any you ve ever seen before! Extremely long blooming - early spring to first frost - with avalanches of smaller flowers and lush, heart-shaped leaves which cascade as long as 8-10. … Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:57:58 (31667 readers) | |
