Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica ‘Little Redhead’) 林地赤根草

Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica ‘Little Redhead’) 林地赤根草

Also known as woodland pinkroot or Indian pink, clum forming perennial in shady, moist woodland area. Native in southern US. Best in partial shade or at least light shade area. Red and yellow showy flowers in late spring to early summer. Attracts humming birds, bees and butterflies. Also gives shady spot some color! USDA zones:5-9. Mature size:1′-2′(H) X1′-2′(W). Propagate by seeds, division. Toxic to animals.

Reference links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spigelia_marilandica
https://www.plantparadisecountrygardens.ca/spigelia-marilandica-little-redhead-indian-pink/
https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/spigelia_marilandica.shtml
https://blueskynursery.ca/products/spigelia-marilandica/

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

How to grow Christmas Rose (Helleborus) from seeds 聖誕玫瑰(鐵筷子)種子孵法

 

How to grow Christmas Rose (Helleborus) from seeds 聖誕玫瑰(鐵筷子)種子孵法

Christmas Rose (Helloborus) flowers in spring. 春天開花的聖誕玫瑰.

Christmas Rose (Helloborus) seeds in a re-sealable bag with water. 聖誕玫瑰種子在夾鍊袋裡的水中催芽.

Christmas Rose (Helloborus) seedling. 聖誕玫瑰實生苗.

This germination is a bit tricky.  Keeping seeds warm first then keep cool to simulate summer and fall to winter.   Fresh seeds can direct sow (will take 6-18 months), otherwise you can try my way.

1.Small pot/container as seed tray.  Fill the seed tray with top soil/potting soil, sprinkle the seeds then cover the seeds with a very thin layer of soil.  Spray with water mist. Bag the tray with clear plastic bag/re-sealable bag.  Place the bag in somewhere warm for 1 month.  Open bag to get fresh air once in a while.

2.After 1. Place the bag in the fridge.  Open bag to get fresh air once in a while.

3.Wait for the seeds germination.  Gently move the sprouted seeds to small pot, one seed in one pot.  Place these small pots in partial shade location and keep them moist.

Fresh seeds can also be germinated in room temperature in the same way.  Will take about 2.5 months to germinate.  Gently move the sprouted seeds to small pot, one seed in one pot.  Place these small pots in partial shade location and keep them moist.

Flowers petals are soft then harden and color turn pale or even to green.  Long period of time to enjoy the flowers.  It is very common seen and used during winter and spring in pots or planters.  Flowers could be single or double, many colors to choose from according to the varieties.  Plant is toxic if ingested.

這個比較囉唆…要先暖後涼催芽. 除春末夏初直播外(要6-18個月),你可以試試我的方法–

1.透水的小容器裝排水佳的土和介質,播下種子後覆淺土後噴水霧.  然後用夾鍊袋或透明塑膠袋,置於溫暖處放1個月. 最好每天開袋透氣.

2.整袋移到冰箱冷藏1個月. 一樣每天開袋透氣.

3.直到種子出芽,取出已出芽種子一顆一盆. 用排水佳的任何土都可以種. 置於半日照處保濕即可.

不先冰過的話直接置於濕潤盆土上,整盆用大夾鍊袋悶著,偶爾開袋透氣,約2.5個月發芽. 發芽後再撿出一小盆一棵於半日照通風處種到快滿盆時換盆. 小苗勿過份澆水.

花瓣開久會變革質硬化所以雖顏色會轉淡後變成綠色的. 可賞花期有數月之久. 為常見的冬天和春天用的花材. 有單瓣和重瓣花色很多.  植株有毒不可誤食.

Japanese Wisteria ‘Rosea’ (Wisteria floribunda ‘Rosea’) 紅藤

Japanese Wisteria ‘Rosea’ (Wisteria floribunda ‘Rosea’) 紅藤

Japanese Wisteria ‘Rosea’ (Wisteria floribunda ‘Rosea’) 紅藤

Japanese Wisteria ‘Rosea’ (Wisteria floribunda ‘Rosea’) in tree form. 樹型的紅藤.

Deciduous woody vine/tree.  This Japanese wisteria has long around 18″ long fragrant pink flower clusters hanging down in late spring to early summer.     Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Vigorous climbing woody vine can be trained free standing as a tree or as a vine on structure, such as arbor, trellis or fence.  Heavy pruning after flowering season and one more time in late fall before winter.  USDA Zones:5-9.  Mature size:20′-25′(L) X 10′-20′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings, layering or grafting.   Fast growing.  Plant is toxic if ingested.

落葉木本的開花藤/樹. 這種日本紫藤的花串有1呎半長,春末到夏初時開粉紅色芳香的長花串.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  這生長強勢的木本藤也能訓練成樹型或搭棚以藤的型態來養. 不過棚架需非常牢固.  花期後及秋末冬初前需要強剪. 喜冷耐熱.  成熟株高/藤長可達20-25呎,寬幅10-20呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插,壓條/高壓或嫁接的方式來進行.  生長快速.  植株有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/2237/pink-japanese-wisteria/  https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/117508/Wisteria-floribunda-Rosea/Details  http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/123392/

 

 

Resurrection Lily(Lycoris squamigera)鹿蔥/夏水仙/紫花石蒜

Resurrection Lily(Lycoris squamigera)鹿蔥/夏水仙/紫花石蒜

Flower image see links below.

Resurrection Lily(Lycoris squamigera) bulbs. 鹿蔥/夏水仙/紫花石蒜的球根.

Hardy bulbous perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Its beautiful , fragrant, large pink flowers bloom in mid summer to early fall.  Flowers are good for cutting. Suitable growing indoors in containers.  USDA Zones:5-11. Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 3″-6″(W).  Propagate by bulbs, offsets and division. Toxic if ingested.  Animals like to eat them so you might want to use chicken wire to protect the bulbs!

強健的多年生球根花卉.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  仲夏到初秋開美麗.大朵,芳香的粉色花. 花很適合做切花花材.  它也很適合室內盆植.  喜熱也耐寒.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅僅3-6吋.  以球根,側芽或分株方式來進行繁殖.  對人類是有毒的,勿食.  但動物喜食它,所以種它要做好防護措施!

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycoris_squamigera
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E9%B9%BF%E8%91%B1
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/517/

Zollinger Dutchmanspipe(Aristolochia zollingeriana)港口馬兜鈴

Zollinger Dutchmanspipe(Aristolochia zollingeriana)港口馬兜鈴

Zollinger Dutchmanspipe(Aristolochia zollingeriana)seedlings. 港口馬兜鈴的小苗.

Zollinger Dutchmanspipe(Aristolochia zollingeriana)seedlings. 港口馬兜鈴的小苗.

 

Zollinger Dutchmanspipe(Aristolochia zollingeriana) seed germinate in about 2 weeks. 港口馬兜鈴種子約2星期孵出.

Tropical perennial flowering vine. Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Butterfly larvae love to feed on this type of plant.  Small pipe like flowers in late spring to mid summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones: 9-11.  Mature size:20-30M.  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or layering.   Toxic if ingested.  Medicinal.

又名恆春馬兜鈴/卵葉馬兜鈴/耳葉馬兜鈴.  他是多年生草本,開花爬藤.  容易栽種及繁殖.  最好栽種於全日照到半日照處.  蝴蝶幼蟲的食草. 春末到夏天開著小小黃褐色菸斗狀的小花. 花頗吸引蜂蝶. 喜熱不耐寒. 成熟植株高20-30公尺. 繁殖方式以種子,枝條扦插或壓條方式來進行.  植株有毒勿食.  藥用.

Reference links:

http://tpbg.tfri.gov.tw/PlantContent.php?rid=749                         http://www.fpcn.net/a/tengmanzhiwu/20130716/Aristolochia_zollingeriana.html  http://tai2.ntu.edu.tw/PlantInfo/species-des.php?code=347%20001%2006%200   http://kplant.biodiv.tw/%e6%b8%af%e5%8f%a3%e9%a6%ac%e5%85%9c%e9%88%b4/%e6%b8%af%e5%8f%a3%e9%a6%ac%e5%85%9c%e9%88%b4.htm             http://www.mingdao.edu.tw/stuaff/test/plants/027/ch.html

Blue Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria ‘Blue Poppy’) ‘藍罌粟’秋牡丹

Blue Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria ‘Blue Poppy’) ‘藍罌粟’秋牡丹

Blue Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) 藍色罌粟秋牡丹

 

Blue Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) 藍罌粟秋牡丹

 

Blue Poppy Anemone is bulbous perennial. Very hardy.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Blue poppy like flowers in summer.   USDA Zones:6-8. Mature size:6″-1′(H) X 6″-9″(W). Propagate by dividing rhizomes, tubers and bulbs.  Toxic if ingested.

它是多年生球根花卉.  非常強健. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  夏開藍色類似罌粟花型的花.  耐寒性不錯,耐熱性不是太好.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅6-9吋.  繁殖以分球為主.  植株有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1087/                                 http://www.perennialresource.com/plants/general-perennial/2293_anemone-coronaria-harmony-series-blue.aspx

Leopard Lily (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla socialis)油點百合

Leopard Lily (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla socialis)油點百合

Leopard Lily (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla socialis) foliage pattern. 油點百合的油點葉色.

Small bulbous perennial. Native in South Africa. Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Green foliage with spots markings.  Small flowers in summer.  USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:6″(H) X 3″-6″(W).  Propagate by seeds, offsets, bulbs or division.  Toxic if ingested.  Suitable for containers.

小型球根的多年生草花.  原生於南非. 容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  綠色的葉片有著油點的斑紋.  夏抽出長長花莖上著生小小的花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6吋,寬幅3-6吋.  繁殖方式以種子,側芽/球,球根或分株來進行.  有毒勿食. 適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ledebouria_socialis
http://mypaper.pchome.com.tw/slinwang/post/1325272204
http://blog.sina.com.tw/yu_yu/article.php?entryid=598095

Rainbow Bark/Mindanao Gum Tree (Eucalyptus deglupta) 彩虹桉

Rainbow Bark/Mindanao Gum Tree (Eucalyptus deglupta) 彩虹桉

Wow, see the colorful bark of this tree!! 

http://whenonearth.net/see-layers-color-peel-eucalyptus-trees/

Rainbow Bark/Mindanao Gum Tree(Eucalyptus deglupta) seeds.彩虹桉種子.

Rainbow Bark/Mindanao Gum Tree(Eucalyptus deglupta) seeds germinate in day 3. 彩虹桉種子第3日開始孵出.

 

Rainbow Bark/Mindanao Gum Tree (Eucalyptus deglupta) seedlings are growing true leaves.彩虹桉實生苗長出本葉了.

Rainbow Bark/Mindanao Gum Tree (Eucalyptus deglupta) seedlings are 8-9cm high and foliage start to show color. Plants start to branch. 彩虹桉小苗有8-9公分高了,葉片開始轉紅. 植株也開始分枝了.

One of the most beautiful trees in the world!  This tropical deciduous tree is well know with its colorful bark.  Mainly growing for wood pulp.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location in moist soil in warm climate.  Creamy white brush like flowers in fall to winter.   Mature size:40′(H)/(W).   USDA Zones:9-11.  Propagate by seeds.  Very fast growing!  Plant part is toxic if ingested.

世上最美麗的樹種之一!  這種熱帶尤加利樹是落葉喬木,以它的獨特多彩的樹皮聞名.  主要用途是取木漿來造紙用的.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照的溫暖濕潤環境.  米黃偏白色的瓶刷狀的花於秋冬盛開.   成熟植株40呎高/寬幅.  喜熱不耐寒.  主要以種子來繁殖.  生長極為快速!  植株有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus_deglupta
http://baike.baidu.com/view/3547017.htm                                       http://whenonearth.net/see-layers-color-peel-eucalyptus-trees/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/483/

Amaryllis ‘Chico’孤挺花

Amaryllis ‘Chico’孤挺花

Amaryllis ‘Chico’ 孤挺花

It has unusual spider legs thin flower petals, quite different in its pretty way! 🙂   How do you like this variety?

這品種花瓣似蜘蛛腳般細長,有種殊異的優雅!  🙂  你覺得這個品種怎麼樣呢?