Ornamental Grass for Containers: Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’
BY WIKILAWN | MAY 19TH, 2015 | CONTAINER GARDEN, ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, OUTDOOR, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’ is a popular ornamental grass for growing in containers as well as in garden landscapes. This lovely grass is commonly known as Ribbon Grass because its green leaves and beautifully stripped in contrasting white or cream. How to Grow Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’ Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’ makes a nice choice when you want […]

Winter Flowering Bush: Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’
BY WIKILAWN | APRIL 11TH, 2015 | EVERGREEN, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ is an easy-to-grow, winter flowering bush known for its glorious pink flowers. When in full swing, you can spot this lovely bush laden with abundant of pink flowers that make it centre of attention in the garden. Unlike other  Rhododendrons, ‘Christmas Cheer’ is a rather slow growing bush and can be grown in containers or gardens with […]

Kalanchoe beharensis, the Feltbush Plant
BY WIKILAWN | MARCH 10TH, 2015 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, EVERGREEN, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, SUCCULENTS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Kalanchoe beharensis is an evergreen bush known for its distinct looks and unusual foliage. Gardeners and horticulturists like this plant because of its ability to grow in poor and sandy soil where it can be grown as an ornamental plant. This lovely bush is characterized by knotted stem that bears large foliage of olive-green color. Each […]

Spring Flowering Shrub: Loropetalum chinense
BY WIKILAWN | MARCH 4TH, 2015 | EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, OUTDOOR, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen shrub from the family of Witch Hazel. It is also known as Chinese fringe-flowers because of its fringe-like flowers that appear in spring and summer. Loropetalum chinense is grown for its colorful foliage and prominent but unusual flowers. Commonly available species include a green-leafed variety that produced white flowers and […]

Alliums: The Ornamental Onions
BY WIKILAWN | FEBRUARY 15TH, 2015 | COMPANION PLANTS, DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, FLOWERS, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 3A, ZONE 3B, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Alliums, commonly known as Ornamental Onions, are popular perennials among gardeners because of their graceful flowers and ability to grow in many different conditions. Most Alliums are characterized by their tall flower stalks (up to 3 feet) that stand like sentries with big, round flower heads (up to 5 inches). Their prominent flower heads make […]

Winter Flowering Shrub: Jasminum nudiflorum
BY WIKILAWN | DECEMBER 7TH, 2014 | FLOWERS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Jasminum nudiflorum is a beautiful flowering shrub originating from northern parts of China but easily propagated in USD zones 6a to 9b. The shrub is commonly known as Winter Jasmine because of its attractive yellow flowers that bloom in winter when very few plants bloom so profusely. For this reason, it is considered a valuable shrub […]

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