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NICOTIANA SYLVESTRIS - The Flowering Tobacco plant
Nicotiana sylvestris - the flowering tobacco plantNicotiana sylvestris is an imposing yet stunning flowering half-hardy annual, and is believed to be one of the parents of Nicotiana tabacum, the plant...
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SEDUM SPATHULIFOLIUM 'CAPE BLANCO'
Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'Also known under the cultivar name of 'Cappa Blanca', Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco', is a hardy, ornamental ground cover plant whose parentage is native to...
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SEDUM SPECTABILE
Hylotelephium spectabileAlthough correctly classified as Hylotelephium spectabile, Sedum spectabile, is a gorgeous ornamental herbaceous plant native to China and Korea and often grown as...
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THE MOTH ORCHID - Phalaenopsis species and cultivars
The Moth orchid - Phalaenopsis species and cultivarsThe Phalaenopsis genus of orchids contains approximately 60 species and numerous cultivars, many of which have been produced artificially under...
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NAKED MAN ORCHID - Orchis Italica
Naked Man Orchid - Orchis ItalicaAt first glance the naked man orchid - Orchis italica, does not appear to deserve its rather cheeky common name. Native to the Mediterranean, this species of orchid...
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RED ADMIRAL BUTTERFLY
Red Admiral butterfly - Vanessa atalantaAlthough believed to be a British native, as it is one of the last butterflies to be seen before winter sets in, the Red Admiral - Vanessa atalanta natural...
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THE ELEPHANT-HAWK MOTH
The Elephant hawk moth - Deilephila elpenorThe Elephant hawk moth - Deilephila elpenor is a large, impressive species with an adult wingspan of between 58-70mm. It is widespread in the England and...
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WEIGELA FLORIDA
Weigela floridaOriginally classified as Weigela rosea by English botanist John Lindley (1799 – 1865), Weigela florida was the first species within the genus to be collected for Western gardens. Names...
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BUDDLEJA GLOBOSA
Buddleja globosaCommonly known as the 'Orange Ball Buddleja', Buddleja globosa is a deciduous ornamental shrub noted for its deep-yellow to orange blooms. native to both dry and moist forests of the...
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ROSEBAY WILLOWHERB
rosebay willowherbKnown as 'Fireweed' in the United States as it is often the first plant to grow following the ravages of fire, rosebay willowherb - Chamerion angustifolium is a perennial herbaceous...
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COTINUS COGGYGRIA 'ROYAL PURPLE'
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'Commonly known as the 'Smoke Tree' due to the wispy, 'smoke-like' appearance of its feathery plumes, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is a popular, multiple-branching,...
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ARALIA ELATA
Aralia elata - Japanese Angelica TreeCommonly known as the 'Japanese Angelica Tree, Aralia elata is a considered to be either a tall, suckering shrub or small, sparsely-branched tree.Native to Japan,...
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CLEMATIS TANGUTICA
Clematis tanguticaCommonly known as the 'Orange Peel Clematis' or 'Golden Clematis', Clematis tangutica is dense-growing, deciduous climber noted for its thick, rich-yellow, lantern-like blooms.It was...
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CAMPSIS X TAGLIABUANA 'Madam Galen'
Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madam Galen'Commonly known as the 'Trumpet Creeper', Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madam Galen' is arguably the hardiest and most attractive of all species and cultivars within the...
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SKIMMIA JAPONICA VEITCHII (FOREMANII)
Skimmia japonica 'Veitchii' Skimmia japonica, along with its various cultivars, is a popular, mound-forming, evergreen garden plant. Native to Japan, the Ryukyu Islands the Philippines, China and...
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ARBUTUS UNEDO 'RUBRA'
Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'Arbutus unedo 'Rubra' is a large bushy evergreen shrub or small tree with rough bark and dark green leathery leaves. Commonly known as the 'pink strawberry tree', it is a naturally...
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ACER GRISEUM - Paperbark Maple
The paperbark Maple' - Acer griseumCommonly know as the 'Paperbark Maple'. Acer griseum, is arguably one of the most beautiful of all small trees - let alone all acer species and cultivars! Native to...
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ACONITUM NAPELLUS
Aconitum napellus - MonkshoodCommonly known as 'Monkshood' in reference to the shape of its unusual blooms, Aconitum napellus is a hardy, herbaceous perennial plant, and a popular, although some may...
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TEASEL - Dipsacus fullonum
Teasel - Dipsacus fullonumTeasel - Dipsacus fullonum, otherwise known as wild teasel or Fuller's teasel is an ornamental herbaceous plant with an upright habit grown for its ability to attract seed...
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AUCUBA JAPONICA 'CROTONIFOLIA'
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is a popular, hardy, evergreen shrub, noted for its robust constitution and ornamental foliage. The type species was first brought the...
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