Tag Archives: loamy soil
Morrenia Odorata.
A good twining plant for the greenhouse, producing fragrant cream-coloured flowers in July. It will grow in any good loamy soil, and may be increased by cuttings. Height, 3 ft. … Read more
Lychnis.
Hardy perennials which, though rather straggling, deserve to be cultivated on account of the brilliancy of their flowers. L. Chalcedonica, commonly known as Ragged Robin, is perhaps the most showy … Read more
Pomegranate.
This requires a deep, loamy soil and a warm, airy situation. May be propagated by cuttings of the shrubs or the root, putting the cuttings into light, rich soil, or … Read more
Actinomeris Squarrosa.
This hardy and ornamental herbaceous plant bears heads of bright yellow flowers, resembling small sunflowers, from June to August. It thrives in any loamy soil, and is easily increased by … Read more
Bougainvillea.
A greenhouse evergreen climber, thriving best in a loamy soil. It flowers in June, and may be increased by cuttings. Height, 15 ft. … Read more
Bocconia Cordata.
Ornamental hardy perennials. They do best on a loamy soil, and may be increased by suckers taken from established plants in the summer and placed in rich soil; or … Read more
Colchicum (Autumn Crocus)
Colchicum are perennial plants which grow from bulb-like corms. Colchicum autumnale, commonly called “autumn crocus” or “naked ladies”, is the best known. It produces purple, pink or white flowers … Read more
Cucumbers.
A rich, loamy soil is most suitable for their growth. Sow frame varieties in a heat of 75 degrees or 85 degrees during February and March for summer use, and … Read more
Rose Campion.
A pretty hardy perennial which may be grown from seed sown in autumn, choosing a sheltered site, or in March in a frame or under a hand-glass, transplanting it in … Read more
Calamintha Grandiflora.
This hardy herbaceous plant has sweetly-fragrant foliage, and bears rose-coloured flowers from May to September. Any loamy soil suits it, and it is easily increased by suckers. Height, 1 ft. … Read more