Archive for March, 2010

Hawthorn – Crateagus

      The Hawthorn has become a very popular plant due to its amazing qualities as substituting for hedges and ornamental plants. Gardeners have recurred to planting this genus especially to give the idea of abundance in their gardens, or to use it as bordering plant in residential area, national parks or other special venues.

Glory of the Snow

      The Glory of the Snow originates from the Mediterranean part of Turkey, even if its name implies it’s originating from alpine regions or parts of the world characterized by low temperatures and harsh environments. The flower develops well in places with partial shade or in hardiness zones, being quite unpretentious to certain soils or weather conditions.

Nymphaea

      Belonging to the family Nimphaeceae, a family gathering more than 50 species of aquatic plants, Nymphaea borrowed its name from the Greek “Νύμφη”, a word that means “nymph”. Related to mithology, the word perfectly underlines the sublime fragility expressed by these aquatic plants. Nymphea is also known as Water Lily.

Canna flaccida

      Canna flaccida has as growing environments those with moist soil, rich in organic matter and if the soil is a dry one, the plant can go through severe transformations that can cause death. Even though the plant enjoys cooler climates, the rhizomes have to be removed and kept indoors after the first frost.