Tag Archives: ornamental foliage
Lardizabala Biternata.
This climbing shrub has fine ornamental foliage. It is most suitable for a south or west aspect, where it proves hardy; in other positions protection should be afforded. It will … Read more
Grapes.
The cultivation of Grapes in the open in our cloudy and changeable climate cannot be looked forward to with any certainty of success. Two successive favourable seasons are indispensable – … Read more
Adonis Pyrenaica.
A rare but charming Pyrenean perennial species, with thick ornamental foliage, and producing large golden-yellow flowers from May to July. It needs no special treatment. Height, 1-1/2 ft. … Read more
Acanthus.
A coarse, yet stately hardy perennial, which has large ornamental foliage, and flowers in August. It is not particular as to soil or situation, but free space should be … Read more
Cannabis Gigantea (Giant Hemp).
This half-hardy Hemp is grown for its ornamental foliage, and is treated as above described. Height, 6 ft. … Read more
Iresine
Iresine or bloodleaf are greenhouse plants with showy foliage.
Take cuttings in autumn; insert them thinly in 48-size pots filled with coarse sand, loam, and leaf-mould, and place in a … Read more
Solanum.
Showy greenhouse shrubs, some of which have ornamental foliage. The soil in which they are grown should be light and rich. Cuttings planted in sand under glass strike readily. … Read more