Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) 紅萼藤

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) 紅萼藤

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) is blooming. 紅萼藤開花了.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) bracket after flower is off still remain the shape and color for a long while so it is worth planting. 紅萼藤開完花後花萼仍蠻長時間維持顏色因此很具觀賞價值.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) mature seed pod. 紅萼藤成熟的種莢.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) seed pod with seeds. 紅萼藤的種莢與種子.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) seeds. 紅萼藤的種子.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) seed germination in about 1.5 months. 紅萼藤種子約1個半月孵出.

Tropical tender perennial flowering vine.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Deep red/purplish brown/maroon flowers in summer to frost.   Long blooming time.   Flowers have big lighter red or deep pink bracket which remain for long time even after flower is gone.  Flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds!  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:10′-12′(H)/(L) X 1′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Plants are evergreen in warm climate.

熱帶多年生開花爬藤.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  夏到秋末開紫紅色花.  花期很長.  花謝後的深粉紅色的花托仍有觀賞價值.  花為頗吸引蜂蝶鳥類的蜜源!  喜熱不耐寒,在非溫暖地區常作為一年生.  成熟株高10-12呎高/長,寬幅僅約1呎.  繁殖主以種子或扦插方式來進行.  植株於溫暖區域為常綠.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodochiton_atrosanguineus               http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1412/

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) 茶樹

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) 茶樹

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) seedling. 茶樹的小實生苗.

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) seeds. 茶樹的種子.

Evergreen flowering tree with its leaves for tea.   Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Fragrant white flowers in late fall to winter.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:8-11. Mature size: 6′-8′(H) X 3′-6′(W). Propagate by seeds or cuttings. Medicinal.

常綠開花樹主用以葉片做茶為主.   植株容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  植株於秋末到冬季開白色單瓣香花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.   喜溫暖不甚耐寒.  成熟株高15-20呎,寬幅6-10呎.  繁殖可以種子,枝條扦插的方式來進行.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camellia_sinensis                                    https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/茶树                                                         https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57841/

Mountain Jasmine (Jasminum subtriplinerve or Jasminum nervosum) 山素英

Mountain Jasmine (Jasminum subtriplinerve or Jasminum nervosum) 山素英

Mountain Jasmine (Jasminum subtriplinerve or Jasminum nervosum) seeds. 山素英的種子.

Mountain Jasmine (Jasminum subtriplinerve or Jasminum nervosum) seeds germination rather fast. 山素英的種子很快就孵出.

Mountain Jasmine (Jasminum subtriplinerve or Jasminum nervosum) seedling. 山素英的小苗.

Evergreen tropical flowering subshrub/climber with trailing habit.  Native in east of Asia.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Fragrant white flowers in mid early spring to early summer.  Jasmine fragranced flowers attract bees and butterflies, also good for perfume.   Fruit ripe from green turn dark berries.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:5′(H) X3′-15′(W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings or layering.  Medicinal.  Drought tolerant once established.  Excellent for hedges use.  Suitable for containers.

又稱青藤仔. 熱帶常綠開花亞灌木有著會垂墜能攀爬的枝條. 原生於東亞.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  仲春到初夏間開白色芳香的單瓣花.  花朵有著茉莉般的香氣,頗吸引蜂蝶也可應用於香水製造.  果實成熟時會由綠轉黑.  植株喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高5呎,寬幅3-15呎. 繁殖以種子,扦插或壓條/高壓的方式來進行.  藥用.  植株穩定後頗為耐旱.  很適合作為綠籬.  可盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasminum_subtriplinerve                   https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/青藤仔                     http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Jasminum+nervosum              http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200017785           https://tpbg.tfri.gov.tw/PlantContent.php?rid=597

Tonkin jasmine (Telosma cordata) 夜來香

Tonkin jasmine (Telosma cordata) 夜來香

Tonkin jasmine (Telosma cordata) 夜來香

Tropical flowering vine with fragrant edible flowers.  Evergreen.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Fragrant yellow flowers in clusters bloom at night from mid summer to early fall.  USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:8′-10′(H/L/W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.  Medicinal.

蘿藦科夜來香屬的多年生熱帶開花藤,又名:夜香花, 夜蘭香, 夜香花, 香花菜.  花苞與花朵可以食用. 常綠.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  仲夏到初秋開黃色花序,夜開型,花香濃郁.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/藤長/寬幅8-10呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telosma_cordata                                          https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/夜来香_(夹竹桃科)                                                  https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60783/

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

Cold hardy evergreen perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.   White flowers in late spring to fall.  Whole plant is very fragrant.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Good for cut flower, culinary use or for perfume.  USDA Zones:5-9.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 10″-1.5′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Suitable for containers. Drought tolerant once established.

耐寒強健常綠的多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  春末到秋天開白色的花,全株非常芳香好聞.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  適合切花,料理用或用於香水製造.  耐寒也算耐熱.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅10吋到1.5呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.

Reference links:  參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/lavandula-angustifolia-ellagance-snow.html               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/224813/#b

 

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia ‘Red Beauty’) 心葉岩白菜

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia ‘Red Beauty’) 心葉岩白菜

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia ‘Red Beauty’) 心葉岩白菜

Cold hardy perennial.  Evergreen.  Large glossy leathery foliage from green turn vibran red in late fall to early spring. Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to full shade location.  Vibrant purple flowers in spring.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Good for cut flower. USDA Zones:4-9.  Mature size:6″-1′(H) X 1′-1.5′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings/offsets or division.  Excellent in woodland garden.

耐寒強健的多年生草花.  常綠.  革質油亮的綠色大葉片會於秋冬時轉冷時轉成亮麗的紫紅色.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到全蔭處.  春開亮眼的紫色花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  適合切花.  耐寒還算耐熱.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅1-1.5呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插/側芽或分株的方式來進行.  很適合林地型花園.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://thegardengeeks.net/plant-guide/7405-bergenia-cordifolia-red-beauty         https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/156367/

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii ‘Silver Bush’ ) 鱗葉菊

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii ‘Silver Bush’ ) 鱗葉菊

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii ‘Silver Bush’ ) 鱗葉菊

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii ‘Silver Bush’ ) 鱗葉菊

Tropical hardy perennial/ sub-shrub.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Very attractive silvery white plant coral like structure which go well with other color and textured plants in planters perfectly!  Yellow to white flowers in late spring to early summer.   Good for cut flower.   USDA Zones:9-11.   Mature size: 1′-1.5′(H/W).  Propagate by seeds, layering or cuttings.  Drought-tolerant. Evergreen. Excellent in alpine, rock garden or for indoor containers.

熱帶強健的多年生草花/亞灌木.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  銀白珊瑚般的植株很特別好看,花台裡搭配其他葉形葉色的植株特別顯眼好看!  黃白色的小花在春末夏初時開.  適合作為切花花材.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅1-1.5呎,其他品種的株高/寬幅各有不同.  繁殖以種子,壓條或扦插的方式來進行.   耐旱.  常綠.  很適合高山,岩砌花園及室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucophyta                        http://www.sohu.com/a/205136706_465390                          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/210903/                    http://www.jaldety.com/variety.asp?id=323&crop_id=17

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) 布福那or黑老虎

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) 布福那or黑老虎

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) regular red fruited seeds. 布福那or黑老虎的普通紅果的種子.

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) large green fruited seeds also way bigger. 布福那or黑老虎綠色大果的種子較為大顆.

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) seeds germination in about 22 days. 布福那or黑老虎的種子約22天發芽.

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) seedlings. 布福那or黑老虎的實生小苗.

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) 2 seedlings are growing first true leaf! 布福那or黑老虎的兩株實生小苗長出了第一片本葉!

Hardy evergreen fruit vine.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to light shade location in sandy slightly acidic soil.  Plant has shallow roots, require sturdy structure (6’+) for climbing when growing in the field.  Pale red flowers in late spring to summer. Male and female flowers on the same plant.  Plant care as grape vine.  USDA Zones: 7-11.  Mature size:20′-30′(H) X 24′-36′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cutting, layering.  Medicinal.  Suitable for container indoors.  Growing in the container will have to prune to size.  Seed grow to mature about 1-3 years.  Seeds should be kept in certain moisture to be viable.

強健常綠的藤類. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到散光處的砂質略為ˊ酸性的土壤.  此植物根系淺,露的地植需要穩固的至少6呎高的棚架來攀爬生長.  淡紅色花於春末到夏季開放.  雌花與雄花皆在同ˊ株.  植株管理與葡萄無異.  喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高/藤長可達20-30呎,寬幅24-36呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插,或壓條的方式來進行.  藥用.   適合室內盆植.  盆植則需修剪使植株小巧.   種子到生長到開花結果僅1-3年.  種子需要保濕以保持活性.

Reference links: 參考網ˋ站資料連結:

https://kknews.cc/agriculture/rz3njjn.html        https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/243113/      http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Kadsura+coccinea              http://blog.xuite.net/h030232/twblog/308898186                https://kknews.cc/agriculture/9yo8y3q.html

White Sage (Salvia apiana) 白鼠尾草

White Sage (Salvia apiana) 白鼠尾草

White Sage (Salvia apiana) seeds. 白鼠尾草種子包的種子.

White Sage (Salvia apiana) seeds. 白鼠尾草的種子.

White Sage (Salvia apiana) seeds germination in about 2 weeks. 白鼠尾草的種子約2週發芽.

Tropical perennial herb mainly growing for its leaves which are used for ritual smoking.  Aromatic. Evergreen.   Easy to grow.   Best growing in full sun location.   Small white flowers in mid spring to mid fall.   Long blooming time.   Flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.   Large silvery grey foliage is attractive.  USDA Zones:8-11.  Mature size:2′-4′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.   Drought tolerant once the plant is established.  Medicinal.

白鼠尾草(Salvia apiana)為熱帶多年生香草,西方主要用乾燥的莖葉薰香驅邪用.  芳香.  常綠.  容易栽種.   最好栽種在全日照處.   仲春到中秋開小白花.  花期很長.  花頗吸引蜂蝶與蜂鳥.  銀灰色的大葉片頗為顯眼好看.  喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高2-4呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖方式以種子或扦插的方式來進行.   植株生長穩定後頗為耐旱.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_apiana           https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/882/                 http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-white-sage-tea-5023.html

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) 無刺假葉樹

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) 無刺假葉樹

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) flower and fruit are right on the leaf! 無刺假葉樹的花與果實皆長在葉面上.

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) flower and fruit are right on the leaf! 無刺假葉樹的花與果實皆長在葉面上.

Spineless Butcher’s-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) seeds. 無刺假葉樹種子.

This evergreen shrub is native in Mediterranean.  Easy to grow.  Best growing  in full sun to full shade location in moist soil.  Small cream yellow flowers on the foliage in winter to spring follows with red berries.   Berries attract birds.     USDA Zones:7-11.  Mature size:1.5′-2′(H) X 2′-3′(W).    Propagate by seeds or division.  Toxic if ingested.

此為常綠灌木,原生於地中海地區.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到全蔭處的濕潤土壤.  冬到春葉面形成米白/米黃色小花,花後結紅色果實一枚.  紅色熟果吸引鳥類覓食.  喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高1.5-2呎,寬幅可達2-3呎.  繁殖以種子或分株的方式來進行.  有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruscus_hypoglossum     http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55221/                     http://www.plantdelights.com/Ruscus-hypophyllum-for-sale/Buy-Dutch-Butchers-Broom/                 https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/ruscus-hypoglossum