Posts Tagged ‘spring’

postheadericon Raphiolepis : Flowers Pure Harmonic

raphiolepis umbellata

Raphiolepis umbellata
is the scientific name of this species, which belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to Japan. It is a shrub that reaches one or two meters in height during growth.

It has a compact crown, with persistent foliage and bright toothed leaves that may reach 6 inches in length. The flowering season is spring, and it delivers its primary attribute.

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postheadericon Intense Blood Red Flowers

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Are what gives us the Grevillea, a shrub Grevillea rosmarinifolia scientific name and belonging to the family Proteaceae. It is a species native to Australia.

Reach feet in height at most branches being provided with short hair. Its leaves range from 2.5 to 5 centimeters long, featuring dark green hue on the upper side and white on the bottom.

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postheadericon The Anemone

anemone

The anemone garden is a perennial herbaceous flowering stems long and branched. Features intensely colored flowers with white accents, pink, red and yellow, among other colors depending on the variety.

If the goal is to include it in our yard, we take into account that supports the best soils of average fertility, humus rich, abundant moisture and well drained.

Baptized in ancient Greece, referring to the word Anemos (wind), the anemone has a large number of varieties, blooming in all temperate zones of the planet, with more than 60 known species.

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postheadericon Wedding Crown

wedding crown

Popularly known by this nice name, actually this shrub Spiraea cantoniensis is known scientifically. It belongs to the family Rosaceae, and is native to China and Japan.

It has a highly branched foliage, with slender branches and flexible. The leaves reach 2 to 6 centimeters long, while also presents white flowers an inch in diameter.

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postheadericon The Daisy

the daisy

Scientific name Chrysanthemum maximum Ram, the daisy is an herbaceous plant of the daisy family. Originally from the Pyrenees, reaching up to 90 cm high, with the usual 20 to 30 centimeters.

Flowers presented between 6 and 10 inches in diameter, with yellow and white hues. The flowering period is spring and summer, usually a species being used outdoors.

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postheadericon Heliotrope: a unique Peruvian plant

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This plant is native Sacramento rain forests of Peru. Belonging to the family Boraginaceae, is part of a genus comprising over 250 species of annual plants.

Scrub and shrubs are varieties, such as Heliotropium arborescens, Heliotropium compulsory or the Heliotrope peritoneum. Perhaps one of its virtues is the pleasant aroma given off its leaves and flowers.

For proper growth and maintenance, heliotrope be positioned at a slight shadow over the summer and be adequately protected during the cold raw days of winter. The temperature may not fall below 7-10 º C, according to specialists.

As for irrigation, should be abundant in summer and low in winter. The ideal soil is one rich enough in organic material to stimulate a bloom abundantly. The final time of planting should be put in the spring. The image is part of Site Search Plants.