The colorful wonder flower from South America really lives up to its name. However, in order to cultivate a bougainvillea in our region for several years, it must be overwintered indoors. With our tips you can get your bougainvillea through the winter. Our XXL plants of the colorful wonder flower are particularly large and voluminous. The colorful wonder flower from South...
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 are edible and taste sweet. In New Zealand, the world’s leader in cultivating Pineapple Guava, also birds... The Pineapple Guava (Acca...
'Feminello' is a popular and widespread lemon variety (Citrus limon) in Southern Italy with roundish, light yellow colored fruits with a mild sour taste. 'Feminello' is a popular and...
At first glance, these birds of paradise plants resemble a banana or palm tree. They reach many metres in height over the years and delight the owners of large/high conservatories or living rooms with white-purple bird's head flowers (Strelitzia nicolai). At first glance, these birds of...
Basically, there is no need to talk much about Olive Trees (Olea europaea) because everybody knows these quaint trees, inseparably associated with Mediterranean landscapes. Olive Trees are therefore a must for any sunny terrace and a wonderful present for all who love travelling to the South! There, the robust and modest evergreen trees grow on poor soil,... Basically, there is no need to talk...
Pomegranates really are granates concerning the size of fruits and flowers. The intensly orange, bell- shaped flowers can reach a length up to 5-6cm. Depending on the conditions in the winter quarter, flowers will show in early summer or summer. The flowers are self- fertile (insect- fertilisation) which means that you need only one plant for harvesting... Pomegranates really are granates...
‘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 is full-bodied and sweet- fruity. Note: when you buy a ‘Sharon’- fruit in a shop, this, too, is a Kaki-... ‘Diospyros’ literally means...
The Chusan Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) is worldwide among the winter hardiest palm trees. A distinctive fibrous and brown netting surrounds the straight and usually single stem. The fir-tree green coloured palm fronds of this robust fan-palm can reach a diameter of up to 1m. They are incised to two-thirds. Chusan Palms grow as well in sunny as in... The Chusan Palm (Trachycarpus...
The original Lemon from which the Lemon ‘Lunario’ has been selected by cultivation originates from South China and Burma/ Myanmar. ‘Lunario’ grows vigorous and quickly, its branches are upright to broad with only few thorns. Regular pruning helps limiting the growth and keeping the crown round and compact. The sweet and intensely smelling flowers (5-6 cm)... The original Lemon from which the...
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