Tag Archives: shrub
Chilean Guava
Ugni molinae, commonly known as Chilean guava, or strawberry myrtle is an evergreen shrub which produces white flowers in May, succeeded by round, edible berries, which can be … Read more
Aloysia Citriodora (Lemon Verbena)
Aloysia citrodora or lemon verbena is a deciduous open shrub. The 8 cm long glossy, pointed leaves are slightly rough to the touch and emit a powerful lemon scent … Read more
Desfontania Spinosa.
A fine, evergreen wall shrub with holly-like leaves, and long, pendulous scarlet and orange flowers in June. It grows best in a compost of loam, peat, and sand, with a … Read more
Correa Cardinalis.
An evergreen greenhouse shrub. Place in equal parts of sand and loam, and propagate by cuttings, which should have plenty of room, as they are liable to damp off. … Read more
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
Santolina.
This hardy evergreen shrub grows freely in any soil. It flowers in July, and is increased by cuttings. Height, 2 ft. … Read more
Griselinia Littoralis.
A dwarf-growing, light-coloured evergreen shrub, which will thrive near the sea. It requires a light, dry soil, and may be increased by cuttings. … Read more
Colutea Arborescens (Bladder Senna).
A shrub with Acacia-like leaves and producing yellow Pea-shaped flowers in July, followed with bladder-shaped seed vessels. It will grow in any soil, and may be raised either from seed … Read more
Deutzia.
A beautiful conservatory shrub, bearing in spring a large quantity of flowers resembling the snowdrop. A peaty soil suits it. It is pretty hardy. Height, 3 ft. … Read more
Diplacus Glutinosus (Hard-wooded Mimulus).
This elegant greenhouse shrub is an evergreen which delights in a rich, sandy loam. It flowers in June, and is increased by cuttings. Height, 3 ft. … Read more