Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca ‘Purple Passion’)紫絨三七or紫鵝絨三七

Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca ‘Purple Passion’)紫絨三七or紫鵝絨三七

Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca ‘Purple Passion’)紫絨三七or紫鵝絨三七

Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca ‘Purple Passion’)紫絨三七or紫鵝絨三七
The leaves closeup view. You can see the purple underside of the leaves and the leaves are covered with purple tiny fur like hair. 葉片拉近的樣子,可見葉子背面為紫色且全葉被有紫色細毛.

Evergreen tropical perennial. Easy to grow. Best in partial shade location. Leaves cover with purple layer of fine hair. The underside of leaves is purple. Small orange-yellow pompom like flowers in late spring to early summer. Some said the flowers are fragrant. USDA Zones:9-10. Mature size:2′-3′(H) X 1.5′-2′(W). Propagate by cuttings or division. Suitable for indoor containers. Excellent for planters.

熱帶常綠多年生觀葉植物. 容易栽種. 最好栽種在半日照處. 葉片正反兩面表面被有紫色絨毛,葉被為紫色. 春末夏初開橘紅色小花球,有的人說是花有香味. 喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高2-3呎,寬幅1.5-2呎. 繁殖方式以扦插或分株的方式來進行.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gynura
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gynura_aurantiaca
https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55063/#b

Purple Passion Plant Care: Tips For Growing Purple Passion Houseplants

https://www.flower-db.com/zh/flower:1920

Bergenia (Bergenia ‘Angel Kiss’) 岩白菜’天使之吻'(蜻蜓系列)

Bergenia (Bergenia ‘Angel Kiss’) 岩白菜’天使之吻'(蜻蜓系列)

Bergenia (Bergenia ‘Angel Kiss’) 岩白菜’天使之吻'(蜻蜓系列)

Bergenia (Bergenia ‘Angel Kiss’) 岩白菜’天使之吻'(蜻蜓系列)

Bergenia (Bergenia ‘Angel Kiss’) 岩白菜’天使之吻'(蜻蜓系列)

Cold hardy perennial.  Evergreen with dark wine-red winter foliage.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade or light shade location in slightly drier soil.  Small pale pink double flowers in big number in spring.  Good for cut flower.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.   USDA Zones:4-9.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 9″-1′(W).   Propagate by cuttings or division.

耐寒強健的多年生草花.  常綠植物其葉片於秋冬寒冷時轉為深酒紅色.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照或散光處,土壤需排水良好可以偏乾.  春開小小淡粉紅花,花重瓣,以量取勝.  適合切花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  喜冷還算耐熱.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅9吋到1呎.  繁殖已扦插或分株的方式來進行.

Reference links: 網路資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/217122/#b           http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=359097&isprofile=0&=              http://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/bergenia-dragonfly-angel-kiss/

Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) 豹紋蘋果蓮 or 蛙蹼草

Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) 豹紋蘋果蓮 or 蛙蹼草

Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) plant is small, foliage with markings. 豹紋蘋果蓮 or 蛙蹼草有葉紋,植株迷你.

Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) plants multiply easily. 豹紋蘋果蓮 or 蛙蹼草繁殖很快很容易．

Tropical perennial.  This floating aquatic is very cute!  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in water.  Small white flowers in summer.  USDA Zones:8-11.   Mature size:1″-3″(H) X 2″-3″(W).  Propagate by cuttings or division.  Suitable for growing in container/aquarium. Could be invasive in warm region, fast growing.

熱帶多年生.   這種浮水性草本很可愛!  夏季開絲狀小白花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高(含水中根系)1-3吋,寬幅2-3吋.  繁殖以扦插或分株的方式來進行.   適合容器水中種植或室內水族箱內種植.  溫暖地區可能成為強勢植物,生長快速.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31858/                            http://www.acshop.com.tw/goods.php?id=1203

Rex Begonia ‘Indian Summer’ 秋海棠

Rex Begonia ‘Indian Summer’ 秋海棠

Rex Begonia ‘Indian Summer’ has beautiful bright pink foliage! 這品秋海棠的漂亮吸睛的粉色葉片真是美!

Tropical perennial.  Mainly are grown for its bright pink foliage.   Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to light shade location in moist but well drained soil.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H/W).  Propagate by cuttings or division.  Excellent in containers indoors.

熱帶多年生植物. 主要是種來做為觀葉植物.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到散光處的濕潤但排水良好的土壤.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅:1-1.5呎.  繁殖以扦插或分株的方式來進行.  很適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://www.pohlmans.com.au/products/indoor-foliage/begonia-rex-indian-summer/  http://sprinthorticulture.com/products/patio/begonias-beleaf/begonia-beleaf-indian-summer

Ice Plant (Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Topaz’) 軟葉鱗菊

Ice Plant (Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Topaz’) 軟葉鱗菊

Ice Plant (Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Topaz’) 軟葉鱗菊

Cold hardy perennial, succulent.  Evergreen. Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location in well drained soil.  Summer to fall with cute small orange flowers with pink and white center.  Long blooming time.  Flowers attract bees.  USDA Zones:4/5-10. Mature size:3″-6″(H) X 1′-1.5′(W).  Propagate by cuttings or division.   Suitable for containers.  Excellent for alpine rock garden.

耐寒強健的多年生草花,多肉植物.  常綠.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處排水佳的土壤.  夏秋開局色小花,花心為粉色到白色. 花期很長. 花頗吸引蜂類.  耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高3-6吋頗為低矮,寬幅1-1.5呎.  繁殖以扦插或分株的方式來進行.  適合盆植.  很適合高山或岩砌花園的種植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/delosperma-cooperi-jewel-of-desert-topaz.html         http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/205881/#b                  http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/4955/jewel-of-the-desert-topaz-ice-plant/

Succulent – Sedum (Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Blue Cadet’) 多肉–景天

Succulent – Sedum (Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Blue Cadet’) 多肉–景天

Succulent – Sedum (Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Blue Cadet’) 多肉–景天

Hardy evergreen succulent.  This perennial is very easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location. USDA Zones:5-9. Mature size:1″-3″(H) X 1′-1.5′(W).  Propagate by cuttings or division.   Excellent for ground cover in rock garden.  Suitable for growing in containers.

強健常綠的多肉植物.  這種多年生多肉很容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  耐寒也耐熱. 成熟株高僅1-3吋,寬幅1-1.5呎.  繁殖方式以扦插或分株的方式來進行.   很適合種再岩砌花園當地被.  也很適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.sunnyborder.com/plants/item/Sedum/SEDBD.html   http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/37069/#b

Smithiantha (Smithiantha ‘An’s Sognare Firenze’)安的夢見翡冷翠

Smithiantha (Smithiantha ‘An’s Sognare Firenze’)安的夢見翡冷翠

Smithiantha (Smithiantha ‘An’s Sognare Firenze’) seeds are small. 安的夢見翡冷翠種子很細小.

Smithiantha (Smithiantha ‘An’s Sognare Firenze’) seeds germination in about 1 month. 安的夢見翡冷翠種子約1個月孵出!

Smithiantha (Smithiantha ‘An’s Sognare Firenze’) seedlings are so tiny! 安的夢見翡冷翠小苗超級小的,真考驗眼力!

Smithiantha (Smithiantha ‘An’s Sognare Firenze’) seedlings are growing slowly. 安的夢見翡冷翠實生苗長好慢!

Tropical tender perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade location in moist rich soil. Small pink flowers from spring to fall. Long blooming time.  USDA Zones:9-10.  Mature size: 6″-1.5′(H/W). Propagate by seeds, cuttings, rhisomes or division.  Suitable for growing in containers indoors.

熱帶多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到全蔭處的濕潤土壤.  春到秋開粉紅色花.  花期很長. 喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高/寬幅為6吋到1.5呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插,鱗莖或分株方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference link: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithiantha

 

Rice Paddy Herb (Limnophila aromatica) 越南毛翁

Rice Paddy Herb (Limnophila aromatica) 越南毛翁

Rice Paddy Herb (Limnophila aromatica) 越南毛翁

Also called Ngo om in Vietnamese. Tropical perennial herb/vegetable. Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil.  It can be aquatic planted in shallow water side.  Late summer to early fall with pretty pale blue flowers.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  It’s tender parts of shoots are used in Asian and Vietnamese cooking. The plant has a strong aroma.  It has the taste of citrusy cumin flavour.   Plants are often used fresh in soups, curries and also as a garnish.  USDA Zones:10+.  Mature size:6″(H) X 6″-1′(W).  Propagate by cuttings or division.  Suitable for containers indoors.

越南香菜之一.  熱帶多年生香草/蔬菜.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤土壤中. 也能種在淺水處的水邊. 夏末秋初開粉色偏藍色的小花. 花頗吸引蜂蝶. 他的嫩芽枝葉多用於亞洲菜色及越南菜料理.  植株香味濃. 嚐起來有著類似檸檬與孜然的味道. 常用於湯類,咖哩類及擺盤裝飾用.  喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高6吋,寬幅6吋到1呎.  繁殖方式以扦插和分株方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.walliscreekwatergarden.com.au/product/limnophila-aromatica/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/126752/#b

Crassula browniana (Crassula browniana) 波尼亞

Crassula browniana (Crassula browniana) 波尼亞

Succulant perennial groundcover. Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Small white flower in summer. USDA Zones:9-12.  Mature size:3″-6″(H) X 1′-2′(W).  Propagate by cuttings or division.  Fast growing.  Excellent for rock garden.  Suitable for containers.

多年生多肉地被植物. 容易栽種及繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  夏天開白色小花.  喜熱不耐寒. 成熟植株高3-6吋,寬幅1-2英尺.  繁殖以扦插或分株方式來進行.  生長快速.  很適合用於岩砌花園.  適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://eol.org/pages/5546633/overview
http://www.yuhuagu.com/jt/2014/0819/11177.html

Multi-colored Dahlia (Dahlia ‘Twyning’s Smartie’) 多色大理花

Multi-colored Dahlia (Dahlia ‘Twyning’s Smartie’) 多色大理花

Multi-colored Dahlia (Dahlia ‘Twyning’s Smartie’) bulb pack. 多色大理花的球根包.

Multi-colored Dahlia (Dahlia ‘Twyning’s Smartie’) tubers.多色大理花的球根.

Love this variety!  So cute and unique.  This tuberous tender perennial is very easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Single flowers with different colored petals of white, purple, wine red and violet, flowers bloom repeatedly from late spring to frost.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies and flowers are excellent for cuttings!  Mature size:4′-6′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Easy to propagate by cuttings, tubers or division.  Even though it is suitable for growing in containers but it really is better in the ground for more flowers.

好喜歡這品種!  有獨特的可愛花色.  這塊根類不耐寒多年生草花真的很容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  單瓣的花朵同朵有不花色的花瓣. 或紫或紅或白或酒紅色或藍紫色.  花期極長,能從春末開到霜降.  花是吸引蜂蝶的蜜源,更是極佳的切花花材!  成熟株高4-6呎,寬幅2-3呎. 容易以扦插或分株/芽法來繁殖.  雖也適盆植但還是地植為佳,較能有數量高的花量.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/140038/            http://www.brecks.com/product/Twynings_Smartie_Dahlia/