Tag Archives: shrubs
Viburnum
Viburnum are a genus of attractive shrubs, some deciduous, some evergreen, with generous clusters of flowers, usually white, followed by clusters of berries.
Azima Tetracantha
Azima tetracantha, or needle bush, formerly Monetia Barlerioides, is an ornamental shrub, suitable for the greenhouse or stove.
It requires to be grown in loam and peat, and may … Read more
Southernwood
Southernwood, artemisia abronatum, formerly artemisia arborea, is a small shrub with a strong lemon-camphor-like odour, and was historically used as an air freshner. An infusion of the leaves can also … Read more
Cistus (Rock Rose).
A compost of loam and peat suits these beautiful evergreen shrubs. They may be increased by layers, ripe cuttings covered with a hand-glass, or seed. Though the plants are … Read more
Eleagnus.
Effective variegated shrubs which prove perfectly hardy in the south of England. They grow in any ordinary soil, and are increased by cuttings. Height, 10 ft. … Read more
Rhamnus (Buckthorn).
Fine evergreen shrubs, of hardy habit and quick growth. They may be grown in any soil, but prefer a sheltered situation, and are very suitable for planting near the … Read more
Gompholobium.
Delicate greenhouse evergreen shrubs requiring a soil of sandy loam and peat and but little water. They flower in June, and are propagated by cuttings planted in sand under glass. … 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
Lasiandra.
Stove evergreen shrubs, flourishing best in a mixture of equal parts of loam, peat, and sand. They are propagated by cuttings of the young wood, plunged in heat. July … Read more
Lantana.
These dwarf, bushy, half-hardy perennial shrubs bear Verbena-like blossoms. They like a dry and warm situation and rich, light soil. The seed is sown in March to produce summer and … Read more