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Plant Associations It is sad to reflect that in England so few gardens open to the public label their plants or label them so that the label is visible when that plant is in flower, so that visitors can identify; and then later locate and purchase that plant. Few mail-order nurseries provide the detail as shown in my rose or heather galleries. If you want to sell a product, it is best to display it. When I sold my Transit van, I removed its signage, cleaned it and took photos of the inside and outside before putting them onto an advert in Autotrader amongst more than 2000 other Transit vans - it was sold in 20 minutes. If mail-order nurseries could put photos to the same complexity from start of the year to its end with the different foliage colours and stages of flowering on Wikimedia Commons, then the world could view the plant before buying it, and idiots like me would have valid material to work with. I have been in the trade (until ill health forced my Sole Trader retirement in 2013) working in designing, constructing and maintaining private gardens for decades and since 2005 when this site was started, I have asked any nursery in the world to supply photos. R.V. Roger in Yorkshire allowed me to use his photos from his website in 2007 and when I got a camera to spend 5 days in July 2014 at my expense taking photos of his roses growing in his nursery field, whilst his staff was propagating them. I gave him a copy of those photos. |
Annuals for Shade: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide An annual plant is one that completes its life cycle from seed to plant to bloom and back to seed again in one season. Annual flowers are often bright, colourful and very floriferous. In this way, they attract pollinating insects to ensure seed production to complete the cycle. Annual plants put on a long flowering display, lasting weeks or even months. Annual plants range from low plants for ground cover, plants of various heights, and flowering vines. Relatively few flowering annuals do well in shade. Plants recommended for shaded areas perform best in a part or light shade (see Cultural Practices below). Annuals are classified for our region as the following:
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Annie's has 22 Annuals suitable for shade |
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Annuals for Part to Full Shade by University of Illinois Extension As a guide, partial shade refers to those areas that are shaded for 4-6 hours per day. Morning sun or east facing locations are typical or dappled light obstructed by trees. Afternoon sun is also considered within the partial shade parameters but because of the intensity of afternoon sun, these areas can become quite hot and may require attention to timely irrigation. Full shade areas receive no direct sun only indirect light. North sides of structures or under fully leafed out trees are examples. |
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10 Best Annuals for Shade by Paul Schorr from Missouri Botanical Garden The selection of annuals that do well in shade is somewhat limited when compared to the number of choices available for sunny locations. This list comprises 10 that will do well when grown as annuals in the St. Louis area. Those listed as growing in part shade will tolerate several hours of very early morning or filtered sunlight. |
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Annuals for Shade from White Flower Farm If you have a shady spot in your garden or on your patio, these annuals will suit nicely. They will perform beautifully in part shade (which we casually define as 3-4 hours of sun per day) to full shade (spots that receive no direct sun at all). |
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Toronto Master Gardeners informing, educating and inspiring home gardeners in Canada:- Part of an international non-profit community service network, Toronto Master Gardeners are a group of more than 130 trained horticulturists who volunteer their time to provide advice to home gardeners in the Toronto area. All Master Gardeners have successfully completed university horticultural studies and must meet ongoing continuing education requirements to make sure that our advice to gardeners is based on current horticultural knowledge. History and Organization The volunteer Toronto Master Gardeners have been advising and helping solve problems for Toronto gardeners since January 1988. The Toronto Master Gardeners are part of the province-wide Master Gardeners of Ontario Inc. (MGOI). There are 38 local Master Gardener groups in Ontario, focusing on sustainable gardening information for the public. There are also Master Gardener groups in many provinces, most states, and in some international locations. |
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Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle, Annual Vinca, formerly known as Vinca rosea) Supplier of Vinca rosea |
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The flowers are adapted to pollination by a long-tongued insect, such as a moth or butterfly. This species is also able to self-pollinate. Its seeds have been seen to be distributed by ants. Madagascar periwinkle is grown as a bedding plant in tropical regions and cultivated indoors as a house plant in temperate areas. It is sensitive to over-watering. It does not withstand frosts and is best grown indoors in temperate climates. Annual ground cover, bedding, edging or containers. Some varieties make excellent houseplants. |
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A Madagascar periwinkle flower and leaves in CUHK, Hong Kong. Photo taken by Lorenzarius on 29 March 2006. • 中文名: 長春花 • Common name: Madagascar periwinkle • Scientific name: Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don. By Lorenzarius assumed (based on copyright claims, via Wikimedia Commons |
Cleome hassleriana (Spider flower) |
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Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Best with consistent watering during the growing season, but once established, plants will tolerate some drought. |
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The inflorescence of cultivated Cleome hassleriana. Moscow region, Russia.. By Bff, via Wikimedia Commons |
Lobelia erinus (Edging lobelia) Supplier |
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Lobelia erinus is a very popular edging plant in gardens, especially for hanging baskets and window boxes. It has a particularly long flowering period, from mid spring to early autumn. |
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This image shows a Lobelia close-up. By André Karwath aka Aka, via Wikimedia Commons |
Lobularia maritima (Alyssum maritimum, Sweet Alyssum) The genus name Lobularia comes from a Greek word meaning "small pod", referring to the shape of the fruits. The name of the species maritima refers to its preferred coastal habitat. |
4 white rounded petals (or pink, rose-red, violet and lilac) Part Shade |
The honey-scented flowers are produced throughout the growing season, or year-round in areas free of frost. |
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It is common on sandy beaches and dunes, but can also grow on cultivated fields, walls, slopes and waste ground, preferably on calcareous soil |
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135 results from Royal Horticultural Society. Sweet alyssum flowers (Lobularia maritima syn. Alyssum maritimum) are useful in alpine rock gardens, borders, planters, hanging baskets and dry zones. They are small plants that may get 3 to 6 inches tall and produce clusters of tiny flowers in clumps. The blooms come in pink, salmon, purple, white and yellow. Flowers arise in June to October and can be encouraged to rebloom by cutting back spent flowers. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region, Macaronesia (Canary Islands, Azores) and in France in the Bay of Biscay. It is widely naturalized elsewhere in the temperate world. |
When grown in gardens, it is typically used as groundcover, as it rarely grows higher than 20 cm (8 in) tall. It is also grown in cracks in paving and walls, and is especially associated with coastal locations. It prefers partial shade, and is resistant to heat and drought. |
File:Caps blancs (Alyssum maritimum) al passeig de les Aigües al costat del turó de Valldaura P1240348.JPG. By Pere López, via Wikimedia Commons |
Senecio cineraria (Dusty Miller) |
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'Silver Dust' is a subshrub, usually grown as an annual, for its ovate, pinnately lobed, strikingly silvery-white leaves |
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Senecio cineraria. By I, KENPEI, via Wikimedia Commons |
Ageratum houstonianum (Floss Flower) Supplier in UK Ageratum houstonianum is toxic to grazing animals, causing liver lesions. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids. |
Blue flowerheads (sometimes white, pink, or purple) Full Sun, |
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Prefers rich soils with good drainage and consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Plants tend to wilt quickly if soils are allowed to dry out. |
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There are many cultivars available of this fast-growing annual. They are best used as bedding, edging, or container plants. Panicles of blue, pink, purple, or white flowerheads arise from oval, downy leaves in midsummer and continue until frost. They have a soft, fuzzy appearance and attract butterflies. Shorter varieties are excellent as bedding plants, edgers (along paths, walkways and border fronts) and container plants (hanging baskets, window boxes, urns or other containers). ---> |
Also effective in rock gardens. Taller varieties are appropriate for mid-borders or cutting gardens. Ageratum houstonianum is prone to becoming a rampant environmental weed when grown outside of its natural range. It has become an invasive weed in the United States, Australia, Europe, Africa, China, Japan, New Zealand, and the Philippines. |
Ageratum houstonianum from Lalbagh Flower Show by By Rameshng (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons |
Consolida ambigua (Consolida ajacis, Larkspur) Supplier of Consolida ambigua (now known as Consolida ajacis, Rocket Larkspur) Supplier |
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Excellent cut flower for fresh or dried arrangements. Easily grown from seed in loose, moderately rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. |
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Consolida ajacis at the Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, USA. By Stickpen (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons |
Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese forget-me-not) |
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This biennial is on the list of RHS Perfect for Pollinators. A cultivated form of this attractive biennial, admirable for supplying colour to the early summer border, when their indigo-blue flowers are produced very freely. Use for Cut Flowers. Plants prefer some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Tolerates average to poor soils. Avoid unamended heavy clay soils. The 5 large seeds are covered in velcro-like hooks so that they will stick to animals or birds to be dispersed. |
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Cynoglossum amabile in the UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley, California, USA. By D4m1en via Wikimedia Commons |
Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka-dot plant) |
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In its native habitat, the plant can get up to 3 feet in height, but pot grown specimens will usually be smaller. The foliage is the main reason to grow this plant. The leaves are dotted with darker spots in green and a base color of pink. Breeders have developed many other varieties, some of which have the green mottled spotting, but others are dotted with other hues. There are purple, scarlet, lavender and white speckled leaves. You can't go wrong with an all-white combination. Here, shimmering 'White Christmas' caladiums provide big-leaf texture to the combination of 'Prelude White' begonia and white polka-dot plant. |
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A small flower on a red cultivar of Hypoestes phyllostachya. By FRUIT via Wikimedia Commons |
Ipomoea species (Morning Glory) There are only 51 species with Ipomoea batatas being 1 of them. heart-shaped, lobed, almost black leaves Green leaves that are edged in pink. |
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The plant - Ipomoea batatas - is a herbaceous perennial vine, bearing alternate heart-shaped or palmately lobed leaves and medium-sized sympetalous flowers. The edible tuberous root is long and tapered, with a smooth skin whose color ranges between yellow, orange, red, brown, purple, and beige. Its flesh ranges from beige through white, red, pink, violet, yellow, orange, and purple. Sweet potato varieties with white or pale yellow flesh are less sweet and moist than those with red, pink or orange flesh. In New Zealand, the most common variety is the Red (purple) cultivar, and is called kumara, a name derived from the Māori name kūmara, but orange (Beauregard) and gold varieties are also available. Kumara is particularly popular as a roasted food or in contemporary cuisine, as kumara chips, often served with sour cream and sweet chili sauce. |
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Ipomoea batatas, Convolvulaceae, Sweet Potato, flowers; Botanical Garden KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany. The plant is used in homeopathy as remedy: Ipomoea batatas (Ipom-b.). By H. Zell via Wikimedia Commons |
Mimulus x hybridus (Monkey Flower, Musk) Supplier of Mimulus 'Magic Rainbow' |
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These low growing, bushy mimulus plants produce masses of tubular blooms, looking much like exotic, wide snapdragon flowers. Although monkey flowers are tender perennials, they are best treated as an annual for beds, containers and baskets, except in the mildest parts of the country. Mimulus 'Magic Rainbow' is ideal to add a bright splash of summer colour from June to August in lightly shaded, moist beds in the garden. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Mimulus is used as food by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, such as the Mouse Moth (Amphipyra tragopoginis) as a main part of their diet. |
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Photo of Mimulus 'Jack' at the University of California Botanical Garden. By Stan Shebs, via Wikimedia Commons |
Molucella laevis 'Pixie Bells' (Bells of Ireland) |
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Moluccella laevis (Bells-of-Ireland, Bells of Ireland, Molucca balmis, Shellflower, Shell flower) rumor has it that the pollinator of this Lamiaceae is the common house fly. By CarolSpears, via Wikimedia Commons |
"Give one slightly trickier plant a go, Moluccella laevis (bells of Ireland), which will still be looking good in the garden as you pick your berries and twigs for a wreath at Christmas. This can be stubborn to germinate, but should come up after the shock of a week in the freezer. Freeze a packet of seed in the next week, sow into a seed tray, then prick out into their own pots for planting in the garden in the middle of May." from how to create summer colour with annual flowers by Sarah Raven in The Telegraph 26 April 2010. Fragrant pale green flowers and pale green leaves. Easy annual, good cut and good dried. Sun. 30″ |
Before green flowers became a hot trend, there were bells of Ireland, a flower in cultivation since the 1500’s. These flowers are native to Turkey, not Ireland, but their fresh green color and symbolism of luck derived from the bell shape give them their Irish nickname. Florists love Bells of Ireland for their availability and longevity, and you’ll see them used in wedding flower arrangements as often as in St. Patrick’s day bouquets. Bells of Ireland grow in all zones, but fare poorly in areas with hot and humid summers. Many gardeners don’t realize that they’re growing bells of Ireland for their green calyxes, not the tiny white flowers within. These outer green sepals form the showy green “bells” that surround the tiny fragrant flowers within. Plant bells of Ireland in the garden after the last frost date in your area in average garden soil. Leave seeds uncovered, as they require light to germinate. The seeds are slow to germinate, taking up to a month to produce shoots, so for earlier blooms start them indoors two months before the average last frost date. Stratification increases the germination rate of bells of Ireland. You can expose them to cold by sowing them outdoors in the fall, or by refrigerating them for a week before starting them indoors. Maintenance: Keep bells of Ireland consistently moist. Bells of Ireland are top heavy, and they may topple over after a heavy rain or in areas exposed to wind. Stake the blooming stalks, grow the compact variety, or grow them in a sheltered area to keep the spires upright. Bells of Ireland don’t rebloom, so you can remove plants past their prime without guilt. However, you may want to leave them in place long enough for the seeds to mature and scatter, as these annuals are self-sowing. Design Tips: Bells of Ireland flowers are easy to dry, and they add interest to fresh cut flower arrangements. The lime green flowers make an attractive foil for wine or magenta colored flowers, like ‘Red Velvet’ celosia, If you harvest Bells of Ireland for fresh or dried bouquets, wear gloves to protect your hands from the small spiny thorns that grow along the stems. The stiff calyces of bells of Ireland last up to two weeks in fresh arrangements, but the flowers don’t maintain their green tint as dried specimens. The bells will gradually turn tan when they dry. Varieties: Pixie Bells: A compact variety of the heirloom species, topping out at two feet tall |
Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black' |
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Round black flowers with white edge, crinkled-edge leaves. Adorable hardy annual, may self sow. Sun or light shade. 5″ |
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Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black' at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont, California, USA. by By Stickpen (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons |
Nicotiana alata (Flowering tobacco) Supplier of Nicotiana alata Grandiflora Plants Supplier of Nicotiana alata 'Lime Green' |
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The best form is still the species N. alata (often called Jasmine Tobacco) which produces tall, graceful stems of pale, nodding flowers with starry faces. Its soft, sweet perfume peaks at dusk on warm nights, attracting exotic pollinators and domestic gardeners to its calming presence. Bloom starts in July and continues into fall in a protected spot. These 3-4ft plants stand up to rough weather without staking and are not fussy about soil. A half day of sun is plenty, which makes it easy to tuck them in near a door or window and get their perfume indoors. |
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Nicotiana alata. By Carl E Lewis via Wikimedia Commons |
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist) |
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Lacy, filamentous foliage makes a soft and alluring background for the flowers, whose distinctive blue petals nestle among the feathery leaves. Garden series such as 'Persian Jewels' have purple and white flowers, as well as those in various shades of blue. The large, inflated, lantern-like seed capsules are almost as decorative as the flowers and last until autumn.
This easy grow annual plant has it all; pretty, fern like foliage, handsome velvety flowers, and eye-catching seed-heads! Grow Nigella papillosa 'Midnight' by sowing direct into beds and borders. Rich blue flowers sit aloft the lacy fine-cut foliage. These are followed by quirky, dark purple seed pods, extending the interest of this border star well into autumn. Love-in-a-mist is perfect for cutting and using fresh or dried. Height: 55cm (22"). Spread: 30cm (12"). |
A lovely annual to naturalize among roses, especially the older varieties. Also effective for gap-filling, in a mixed border or for lining a lavender hedge.
Nigella damascena. By Rob Hille via Wikimedia Commons |
The recessive tints of blue love-in-a-mist and dusky crimson-purple Rosa 'Tuscany Superb' set off the bright flowers of Rosa gallica 'Versicolor', while the white rose campion (Lychnis coronaria 'Alba') lightens the ensemble. Fairly hard annual pruning will keep 'Tuscany Superb' at about the same height as Rosa gallica 'Versicolor'.
Love-in-a-mist, devil in the bush. By Wildfeuer, via Wikimedia Commons |
Schizanthus x wisetonensis (Butterfly flower, fringeflower, poor-man's-orchid) |
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Butterfly Flower Angel Wings features attractive, finely cut, fern-like foliage and produces spectacular clusters of orchid-like colorful flowers in the range of pink, lavender,red, rose, violet, gold and bi-color. Butterfly Flower blooms from late spring and into fall, and its showy flowers are extremely attractive to butterflies. Butterfly Flower makes an outstanding cut flower. |
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Schizanthus x wisetonensis “Star Parade Mix” blooming in Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, for the 2015 Spring Flower Show. By Cbaile19, via Wikimedia Commons |
Coleus (Solenostemon scutellaroides) Supplier |
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59 results from Royal Horticultural Society. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. They are best known for their bright colors, and variety of foliage forms. Technically, they are a tender perennial but they are usually considered an annual plant by growers and seed producers. Coleus plants should be grown in the garden in bright, indirect light, or in partial shade. The lower growing dwarf varieties (6-12 inch) will create a colorful border, or you can use the taller (up to 36") types as a dramatic background planting.Many Coleus plants will survive full sun exposure but the foliage color is often enhanced when they are grown in the shade. Coleus are also quite striking when they are planted in a container and grown as a house plant. |
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Plecthranthus scutellarioides. By I. Fähnrich, via Wikimedia Commons |
Thunbergia alata (Black-eyed Susan vine) Supplier in UK of Thunbergia alata 'Superstar Orange' |
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Provide moist, well-drained soil in full sun with some afternoon shade. In cooler zones, grow in a warm or temperate greenhouse or treat as annuals. |
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This tender perennial climber is evergreen in Zones 10 and warmer. Where grown as an annual, plants can reach 8 feet; when grown as a perennial, 20 feet. In warmer climates, grow perennial climbers along permanent structures and shrubs in mixed borders. A butterfly, Junonia ovithya, or the eyed pansy, and moths also visit these plants to lay eggs, for the larvae eat the leaves. Hence this creeper, being attractive to insects, helps bring birds into a garden. Birds also often nest in the thickly tangled stems. |
Use in Trellises, arbors, fences or other structures around the home. Also effective in hanging baskets where the vine can twist around the basket supports or in patio containers with a small trellis or obelisk burried in the container. Soak Black-Eyed Susan Vine seed in water for 12 hours, then sow in 2 in. pots or cell packs, press into soil and completely cover. Kept at 75-80°F., germination is in 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings into the garden 12-18 in. apart, after all danger of frost. |
Thunbergia alata. By I, KENPEI, via Wikimedia Commons |
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Torenia fournieri (Wishbone flower) Supplier |
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Wishbone flower is a small, bushy annual that is especially valuable because it blooms |
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• 日本語: トレニア、ナツスミレ Place:Osaka-fu Japan. By I, KENPEI, via Wikimedia Commons |
Tropaeolum majus (Garden Nasturtium, Indian cress, monks cress) Supplier in UK |
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68 results from Royal Horticultural Society. Das Elisabeth Linné-Phänomen, or the Elizabeth Linnæus Phenomenon, is the name given to the phenomenon of "Flashing Flowers". Especially at dusk, the orange flowers may appear to emit small "flashes". Once believed to be an electrical phenomenon, it is today thought to be an optical reaction in the human eye caused by the contrast between the orange flowers and the surrounding green. The phenomenon is named after Elisabeth Christina von Linné, one of Carl Linnaeus's daughters, who discovered it at age 19. |
All its parts are edible. The flower has most often been consumed, making for an especially ornamental salad ingredient; it has a slightly peppery taste reminiscent of watercress, and is also used in stir fry. The flowers contain about 130 mg vitamin C per 100 grams (3.5 oz), about the same amount as is contained in parsley. Moreover, they contain up to 45 mg of lutein per 100 gr, which is the highest amount found in any edible plant. The unripe seed pods can be harvested and dropped into spiced vinegar to produce a condiment and garnish, sometimes used in place of capers. |
Tropaeolum majus, in a wild garden in Belgium. By Jamain, via Wikimedia Commons. Used by Hummingbirds and butterflies, as groundcover and in pots. |
Begonia x semperflorens (Wax begonia) Supplier |
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Dwarf varieties grow to 6-8” tall and taller varieties grow to 10-12” tall. Mass in beds or borders. Edgings. Containers and window boxes. |
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Begonia x semperflorens. Found in Rīga town, Latvia. By AfroBrazilian, via Wikimedia Commons |
Gardens shaded by trees and buildings are increasingly common as gardens get smaller. Although north- or east-facing gardens can be cool and shady for much of the year, they can present some creative opportunities with well-chosen shade-tolerant plants. Annuals/biennials for shade:-
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Any Plant Type (some grown in Cool Green-house) Bloom-ing in |
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Amaryllis, Antheri-cum, Antholy-zas, Apios, Arisaema, Arum, Aspho-deline, |
Cyclamen, Dicentra, Dierama, Eranthis, Eremurus, Ery-thrnium, Eucomis |
Fritillaria, Funkia, Gal-anthus, Galtonia, Gladiolus, Hemero-callis |
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Scented Flora of the World by Roy Genders - was first published in 1977 and this paperback edition was published on 1 August 1994 ISBN 0 7090 5440 8:- |
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I am using the above book from someone who took 30 years to compile it from notes made of his detailed observations of growing plants in preference to |
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The Propagation of Alpines by Lawrence D. Hills. Published in 1950 by Faber and Faber Limited describes every method of propagation for 2,500 species. Unlike modern books published since 1980, this one states exactly what to do and is precisely what you require if you want to increase your alpines. |
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STAGE 4C CULTIVATION, POSITION, USE GALLERY
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Fragrant Plants adds the use of another of your 5 senses in your garden:- |
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STAGE 2 Fan-trained Shape From Rhododendrons, boxwood, azaleas, clematis, novelties, bay trees, hardy plants, evergreens : novelties bulbs, cannas novelties, palms, araucarias, ferns, vines, orchids, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and trees book, via Wikimedia Commons |
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Ramblers Scramblers & Twiners by Michael Jefferson-Brown (ISBN 0 - 7153 - 0942 - 0) describes how to choose, plant and nurture over 500 high-performance climbing plants and wall shrubs, so that more can be made of your garden if you think not just laterally on the ground but use the vertical support structures including the house as well. The Gardener's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Climbers & Wall Shrubs - A Guide to more than 2000 varieties including Roses, Clematis and Fruit Trees by Brian Davis. (ISBN 0-670-82929-3) provides the lists for 'Choosing the right Shrub or Climber' together with Average Height and Spread after 5 years, 10 years and 20 years. |
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STAGE 4D Trees and Shrubs suitable for Clay Soils (neutral to slightly acid) Trees and Shrubs suitable for Dry Acid Soils Trees and Shrubs suitable for Shallow Soil over Chalk Trees and Shrubs tolerant of both extreme Acidity and Alkalinity Trees and Shrubs suitable for Damp Sites Trees and Shrubs suitable for Industrial Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Cold Exposed Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Seaside Areas Shrubs suitable for Heavy Shade Shrubs and Climbers suitable for NORTH- and EAST-facing Walls Shrubs suitable for Ground Cover Trees and Shrubs of Upright or Fastigiate Habit Trees and Shrubs with Ornamental Bark or Twigs Trees and Shrubs with Bold Foliage Trees and Shrubs for Autumn Colour Trees and Shrubs with Red or Purple Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Golden or Yellow Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Grey or Silver Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Variegated Foliage Trees and Shrubs bearing Ornamental Fruit Trees and Shrubs with Fragrant or Scented Flowers Trees and Shrubs with Aromatic Foliage Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Every Month:- |
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Whether your Heavy Clay or Light Sandy / Chalk Soil is excessively Alkaline (limy) / Acidic or not, then there is an Action Plan for you to do with your soil, which will improve its texture to make its structure into a productive soil instead of it returning to being just sand, chalk, silt or clay. |
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In planning your beds for your garden, before the vertical hard-landscaping framework and the vertical speciman planting is inserted into your soft landscaping plan, the following is useful to consider:- |
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Reasons for stopping infilling of Sense of Fragrance section on 28/07/2016 at end of Sense of Fragrance from Stephen Lacey Page. From September 2017 will be creating the following new pages on Sense of Fragrance using Scented Flora of the World by Roy Genders. |
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Finally, you might be advised to check that the adjacent plants to the one you have chosen for that position in a flower bed are suitable; by checking the entry in Companion Planting - like clicking A page for checking Abies - and Pest Control page if you have a pest to control in this part of the flower bed. |
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Since 2006, I have requested photos etc from the Mail-Order Nurseries in the UK and later from the rest of the World. Few nurseries have responded.
with the aid of further information from other books, magazines and cross-checking on the internet. |
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