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Dwarf Singapore Pink' ist eine schwachwüchsige, teil-immergrüne Frangipani mit weißen Blüten kleinem, gelbem Zentrum und zart pinken Rändern. Intensiver, lieblicher Duft (Plumeria obtusa). Dwarf Singapore Pink' ist eine...
The Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) is the national flower of Argentina. During summer, a firework of fire-red, butterfly- shaped flowers in 20 to 25 cm long clusters opens up at the branches’ tip, giving the tree its botanical name crista-galli = cock’s comb/ cockspur. As the tree gets older, it gets a big, gnarled trunk with a deeply... The Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina...
Mit ihren großen, rot-orangen Krallenblüten blühen sich Johnson’s Australische Silbereichen (Grevillea johnsonii) nicht nur in die Herzen von Australien-Fans, denn die schlanke Belaubung macht aus den Immergrünen ganzjährig attraktive Schmuckstücke. Rarität. Mit ihren großen, rot-orangen...
The Pineapple Guava (Acca sellowiana), also known as Feijoa, blooms richly in May or June with eye- catching flowers with a size of 2.5 to 3 cm. They consist of sturdy sepals and petals with a dense bunch of red filaments in the center. The petals ar … The Pineapple Guava (Acca...
Agapanthus (Agapanthus praecox) impresses with truly decorative flowers: at the end of an 1m high stalk it produces a many-flowered inflorescence consisting of many blue or white funnel-shaped flowers. The single flowers don’t open all at the same ti … Agapanthus (Agapanthus praecox)...
The Silk-Tree (Albizia julibrissin) with its delicately scented flowers is an attractive exotic plant for the garden. Long stamen make the flowers look like a pink powder puff. Also, the pinnately (feather-like) divided leaves add to the elegant appe … The Silk-Tree (Albizia julibrissin)...
Strawberries growing on a tree - impossible? Not only do the strawberry- like fruits of the Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) look very nicely, changing the colour from bright yellow to orange and finally glaring red, but they are also edible. You can … Strawberries growing on a tree -...
For centuries, American Indians appreciate the ca. 300g weight, 10 cm long fruits of the Pawpaw (the name is derived from Papaya)with their green peel that ripen in autumn. It is the biggest fruit native to North America at all (Asimina triloba). The … For centuries, American Indians...
For centuries, American Indians appreciate the ca. 300g weight, 10 cm long fruits of the Pawpaw (the name is derived from Papaya)with their green peel that ripen in autumn. It is the biggest fruit native to North America at all (Asimina triloba). The … For centuries, American Indians...
Responsible for the impressive colours of this climber are three bracts that surround each cluster of flowers. In their middle is the actual, yellow and slim tubular flower, that usually lasts for only a few days - unlike the bracts that last for wee … Responsible for the impressive...
In this country the Crimson Bottlebrush is the most common and popular plant of a large plant genus. Just imagine a bottlebrush and you will know how the flowers of this Australian shrub look like, only that they are crimson! Hundreds of stamen with … In this country the Crimson...
Although it is commonly called ‘Night-blooming Jasmine’ these intensely fragrant shrubs have nothing to do with the real Jasmine. The fragrance developes in the summer- and late summermonths during evening and night from clusters of slim, yellow-whit … Although it is commonly called...
The Mexican Lime presumably originates from the Malayan archipelago or India but is has been known for centuries in many tropical regions like the Florida Keys, where it is being regarded as native. Hence its common names ‘Key Lime’, ‘Mexican Lime’ o … The Mexican Lime presumably...
Due to its noble fragrance and to the fact that it reliably produces a rich harvest of fruits every year the Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is our personal favourite among the Citrus plants. Its origin, however, is not known for sure. It is assumed that … Due to its noble fragrance and to the...
As yet rather unregarded, the Red Lemon is now becoming more and more popular - which is not surprising because its red fruits are very decorative! As for the breeding of this variety not only lemons were chosen but assumedly also Lemon-Citron (Citru … As yet rather unregarded, the Red...
The origin of the citron ‘Buddha’s Hand’ (Citrus medica 'Digitata', Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) is most likely East- or South- East Asia. It still is very common in China and Japan where it is used for religious ceremonies. Not surprisingly, si … The origin of the citron ‘Buddha’s...
If you like blue flowers then you will be delighted with the Butterfly Flower (Clerodendrum ugandense). As the name indicates: like a cloud of blue butterflies its flowers dance upon this deciduous shrubwith light green leaves continuously from sprin … If you like blue flowers then you...
The slender colums of the Mediterranean Cypress stick out into the sky like a rocket. In Tuscany, they border alleys, emphasise hill tops and characterise the landscape. In this country you can plant them into the garden, because from their home coun … The slender colums of the...
‘Diospyros’ literally means ‘ambrosia’. Wearing such a name, it is no surprise that Kaki- fruits, so-called Persimmon, taste heavenly. When mature, the orange pulp of fruit is soft and juicy like jelly and melts in the mouth like pudding. Their taste … ‘Diospyros’ literally means...
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), also known as Japanese Plum or Nespoli, is a real beauty, especially because of its evergreen leaves: these are up to 25 cm long, their upside is dark green and underneath they are covered with fine white hairs.Cultivate … Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), also...
The Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) is the national flower of Argentina. During summer, a firework of fire-red, butterfly- shaped flowers in 20 to 25 cm long clusters opens up at the branches’ tip, giving the tree its botanical name cris … The Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina...
Fig Trees have much more to offer than only their known, sugar-sweet, drop-shaped fruits that - straight from the tree- taste so much better than dried figs. The hand-like shaped, multiform leaves are very decorative. In summer, sun elicits a sweet-a … Fig Trees have much more to offer...
Just by thinking of its name ‘Jasmine’ one can almost smell the finest flower perfumes. With a collection of various sorts of Jasmin it is no problem to enjoy the sweet fragrance all-the-year on the terrace or in a winter garden. The best known Jasmi … Just by thinking of its name...
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) with its white, silky flowers of up to 25 cm (!) in diameter is a feast for the eyes but with its intense fragrance also a pleasure for the nose. We provide plants cultivated from cuttings or live stakes that … Southern Magnolia (Magnolia...
Mango fruits increasingly establish in our kitchens as dessert, chutney or essential ingredient of many Asian dishes. However, not only for hobby- or professional cooks harvesting your own Mango fruits can therefore be interisting. Watching the matur … Mango fruits increasingly establish...
In their homeland New Zealand Pohutukawa Trees (Metrosideros excelsa) blossom around the turn of the year and are therefore called Christmas trees. In this country these evergreen shrubs with grey leaves show their exotic flowers usually from June to … In their homeland New Zealand...
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