Collector Plants - Page 2
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Common Name: Sea Grape
Botanical Name: Coccoloba uvifera
Family: Polygonaceae
Origin: tropical American and Caribbean beaches
Hardiness: USDA zone 9B - 11 |
1 gallon pot
$15
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| Comments: large shrub with thick round leaves, edible fruit, salt tolerant |
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Common Name: Jamaican Dreadlocks Croton
Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Dreadlocks'
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$10
Rare
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| Info: We have new plants now in stock. Colorful plant with narrow twisted leaves. |
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Common Name: Franklin Roosevelt Croton
Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Franklin Roosevelt'
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$15.00
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| Info: Also known as Red Spot, this has an elongated leaf with red, burgundy, orange, yellow and green spots. Rare heirloom Croton from the 1930's. |
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Common Name: Mrs. Iceton Croton
Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Mrs. Iceton'
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$10
Rare
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Common Name: Picasso’s Paintbrush Croton
Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Picasso’s Paintbrush'
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Zone: 10+ |
1 gallon pot
$12.00
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| Info: Fine narrow leaves with multi-colored center stripes. A most unusual Croton! |
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Common Name: Croton-'Rocio'
Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Rocio'
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Zone: 10+ |
1 gallon pot
$10
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Common Name: Stoplight Croton
Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Stoplight'
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Zone: 10+ |
1 gallon pot
$10
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Common Name: Zanzibar Croton
Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Zanzibar'
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Zone: 10+ |
1 gallon pot
$10
Rare
2009-05-20
Currently Sold Out |
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Common Name: Royal Hawaiian Series 'Diamond Head' Taro
Latin Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head'
Family: Araceae
Zone: USDA Zone 7b-11 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00 |
| Info: Unlike any Calocasia esculenta seen before, this new cultivar from Hawaii will be a hit in your tropical garden. Large glossy purple to black leaves on glossy rich burgundy stems to 4 feet tall. Requires moist rich soil and a sunny location. Frost will put the plant into dormancy for the winter months but it is perfectly hardy in our zone 9 Gulf Coast climate. |
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Common Name: Royal Hawaiian Series 'Hilo Bay' Taro
Latin Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Bay'
Family: Araceae
Zone: USDA Zone 7b-11 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00 |
| Info: Another spectacular new Calocasia cultivar from Hawaii, 'Hilo Bay' Taro is characterized by a combination of large glossy, olive-green slightly ovate leaves that are ruffled or corrugated in texture and has an undulating margin, dark purple petioles (stems) and produces multiple secondary shoots that are attached to the mother plant on short stolons. Note these new cultivars are not invasive as are some of the more common Taros of the past. |
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Common Name: Royal Hawaiian Series 'Blue Hawaii' Taro
Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii'
Family: Araceae
Origin: Hawaii
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7b-11 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00 |
| Comments: BLUE HAWAII: A new cultivar of Colocasia that is characterized by a combination of large green leaves with prominent bluish-purple veins, an undulating bluish-purple margin, matte finish and semi-glossy dark burgundy colored ‘piko’ petioles (stems). |
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Common Name: Royal Hawaiian Series 'Hawaiian Eye' Taro
Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye'
Family: Araceae
Origin: Hawaii
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7b-11 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00 |
| Comments: HAWAIIAN EYE: A new cultivar of Colocasia that is characterized by a combination of large dark greenish- purple leaves with a matte finish and a small circular-shaped dark burgundy colored ‘piko’ and semi-glossy dark burgundy colored petioles (stems). |
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Common Name: Silver buttonwood
Botanical Name: Conocarpus erectus
Hardiness: |
1 gallon pot
$15.00 |
Comments: Silver buttonwood is a Florida native large shrub to small tree that
can tolerate salt, wet, dry, sun, partial shade
and a vast array of soils. In short, it is one tough plant. Popular for seaside plantings, but also very decorative
in tropical landscapes. Silver foliage is attractive, flowers
inconspicuous, but has very attractive red cone-ike fruit.
Also popular for bonsai use as it has a contorted trunk
and attractive bark.
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Common Name: Geiger Tree
Botanical Name: Cordia sebestena
Family: Boraginaceae
Origin: American tropics
Hardiness: |
1 gallon pot
$15.00 |
| Comments: orange geiger tree, spectacular orange flowered tree native to south Florida. It grows oval shaped fruits that are edible, but not flavorful. The Geiger Tree tolerates drought but not frost. |
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Common Name: 'Torbay Dazzler' Cordyline
Latin Name: Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Family: Agavaceae
Zone: 9-11 |
1 gallon pot
$15.00 |
| Info: 'Torbay Dazzler' is an evergreen palm like tropical growing to 20' tall and 10 feet wide. It sports cream variegated leaves with white flowers on mature plants. Grow in full sun/shade. Drought tolerant. Hardy to 15 F. Cordyline australis ‘Torbay Dazzler’ is from Torbay Palm farm in Cornwall U.K. A stunning Cordyline cultivar, this striking plant received Britain’s prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit in 2004. |
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Common Name: "Black Magic" Ti Plant
Latin Name: Cordyline terminalis "Black Magic"
Family: Agavaceae
Zone: 10-11 |
1 gallon pot
$15.00 |
| Info: New! Glossy dark maroon leaves. |
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Common Name: Willey's Gold Cordyline
Latin Name: Cordyline terminalis 'Willey's Gold'
Family: Agavaceae
Zone: 9b-11 |
1 gallon pot
$12.00
May 5, 2009
Currently Sold Out! |
| Info: Leaves are brilliant gold, green, red & pink. Color best in bright light. |
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Common Name: - Chocolate Queen Ti Plant
Latin Name: Cordyline terminalis 'Chocolate Queen'
Family: Agavaceae
Zone: 9-11 |
1 gallon pot
$12.00
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| Unusual color, good potted plant. The Chocolate Queen Ti Plant has a striking combination of colors, perfect for brightening the garden. Leaves are much wider than most ti plants. Grows to 3 ft. Full sun to partial shade. |
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Common Name: Purple Dazzler Ti Plant
Latin Name: Cordyline terminalis 'Purple Dazzler'
Family: Agavaceae
Zone: 9-11 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00
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| Info: Deep purple black strap shape foliage. Leaves 2 inches wide 18 inches long. Partial shade or interior use preferred. |
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Common Name: 'Ruby' Ti Plant
Latin Name: Cordyline terminalis 'Ruby'
Family: Agavaceae
Zone: 9-11 |
1 gallon pot
$15.00 |
| Info: A new introduction with a compact habit and broad leaves. Grow in partial shade. |
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Common Name: Tropical Lilac
Latin Name: Cornutia grandifolia
Family: Verbenaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00
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Info: Seldom seen tropical evergreen shrub from Costa Rica (Central America) with tall clusters of light lavender flowers. Leaves are pleasantly aromatic, gray-green, and velvety. Attractive to butterflies. Grows to 6-8 feet tall. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures. Best in partial sun to shade, average watering.
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Common Name: Red-Button Spiral Ginger
Latin Name: Costus woodsonii
Family: Costaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00
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| Info: A dwarf spiral ginger with dark green waxy leaves, gently spiraled stems, topped with bright red cones with flowers ranging from yellow to orange. Red Button Ginger grows to about 3 feet tall. Native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. Does well in a container or in the ground. |
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Common Name: Variegated Crinum
Latin Name: Crinum asiaticum 'Variegated'
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Zone: 7-10 |
1 gallon pot
$25
Sold out |
| Info: Beautifully variegated green and white stripes could make this tropical bulb a showpiece specimen in your garden. Can bloom year round with warm weather. This is a large plant with 2-3 foot tall erect flower spikes of a dozen or more blooms each. Does well either in the ground or in a large container. |
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Common Name: Red Bog Lily
Latin Name: Crinum x ‘Menehune'
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Zone: 8-10 |
6 inch pot
$15
Fresh Batch
Dec 7 2009 |
| Info: Hot new dwarf Crinum ‘Menehune' (center - dark red foliage) grows to about 2 feet tall and has lasting dark purple red leaves. Developed in Hawaii, the name refers to a mythological race of small dark-skinned people from the Hawaiian Islands that lived deep in the islands lush tropical forests. Menehune is a strikingly beatuiful crinum hybrid unlike any other. |
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Common Name: Crinum 'Summer Nocturne'
Latin Name: Crinum moorei x erubescens
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Zone: 7-10 |
3 gallon pot
$40
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| Info: Cross of C. moorei and C. erubescens with prolific flowering in mid-summer till fall. Fragrant flowers are pale pink and darker pink towards the tepal tips. |
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Common Name: Crinum 'Stars and Stripes'
Latin Name: Crinum scabrum x erubescens
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Zone: 7b-10 |
3 gallon pot
$40
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Info: A Crinum hybrid created by Thad Howard using C. scabrum and C. erubescens as parents, Stars and Stripes is a strikingly beautiful Crinum with deep magenta-red center stripes on white tepals. This Crinum can take our hot summers and blooms best then although it will often re-bloom again in the fall. Flowers are held on 2 ft tall sturdy stems. |
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Common Name: Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
Latin Name: Cryptomeria japonica
Family: Taxodiaceae
Zone: 5-9 |
1 gallon pot
$15.00
Sold out |
| Compact; very dark green foliage; irregular pyramidal form evergreen tree to 40 ft. Easy to grow. |
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Common Name: Cuphea Flamenco 'Samba'
Latin Name: Cuphea llavea
Family: Lythraceae
Zone: 8 - 10 |
1 gallon pot
$7.95 |
| Info: Exceptional variety of Cuphea (Bat Face Type) with relatively large deep red-scarlet petals with contrasting dark purple centers revealing a white and purple throat. Flowers are prolific, held erect, long lasting and bloom until first frost. With protection this variety is root hardy in zone 9. Plants are compact growing to 16 inches tall. Grow in garden or as a container plant with full sun and in a well drained soil. |
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Common Name: Garlic Vine, Ajos Sacha (False Garlic)
Latin Name: Cydista aequinoctialis
Family: Bignoniaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$10
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Info: Ornamental evergreen vine to 15 feet, blooms twice per year in spring and fall with clusters of fragrant 3 inch long purple flowers turning, lavender then white by the third day open. Leaves smell of garlic when crushed. Native to the American tropics (Central America to Brazil, West Indies). Garlic Vine does well as a container grown plant. Protect from freezing and grow in full sun to partial shade. |
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Common Name: Pink Cloud, Tropical Hydrangea
Latin Name: Dombeya wallichii 'Pink Cloud'
Family: Sterculiaceae
Zone: 9b-10 |
5 Gallon plants
$19.95
Now In Stock
$12
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Fast growing small evergreen tree or shrub to 15 feet, doesn't loose it's leaves in winter unless temps drop into low 20's. Prune in spring after flowering to keep in bounds .Clusters of large showy pink flowers in late fall and winter. Grow in full to partial shade. Pink Cloud likes plenty of moisture and regular fertilizing. |
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Common Name: Sunny Smile Drimiopsis
Latin Name: Drimiopsis-saundersiae-'Sunny-Smile'
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Zone: 10-11 |
Rare
$15
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Info: Beautiful and rare South African bulb with variegated, spotted succulent leaves that start out bright yellow then age to green leopard spots. Does best in bright shaded conditions with average watering with well drained soil. Let dry out between watering's. Small flowers are greenish white. |
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Common Name: Dyckia Bromeliads
Latin Name: Dyckia sp. hybrids
Family: Bromeliaceae
Zone: 9 - 11 |
2 gallon pot
$20.00
Back In Stock!
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| Info: One of the hardiest of bromeliads, Dyckia's form clumping rosettes with tough spiny leaves in shades of green, gray, purple, red,and yellow. These terrestrial broms are hardy to around 20°F (-7°C) making them one of the best bromeliads for permanent landscape plantings along the Gulf Coast. Foliage is sturdier and more colorful in full sun although they will tolerate light shade. Grow with light to regular watering and in a well drained porous even rocky soil. We have lots of colors, sizes, and shapes to choose from and most of our 2 gallon specimen plants are blooming right now (April) |
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Common Name: Gold Variegated Elaeagnus
Latin Name: Elaeagnus pungens Maculata
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Zone: 7-11 |
1 gallon size
$7.95
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Fragrant flowers, yellow variegated leaves, evergreen shrub to 5 feet tall. Grow in full sun to light shade.
Fruit can be used to make jelly. |
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Common Name: Miniature Fiber Optic Grass
Latin Name: Eleocharis-radicans
Family: Cyperaceae
Zone: 6-9 |
4 inch pot
$3.00
2009-05-15 Currently Out of Stock |
| Info: This lush green grass-like native sedge is a favorite with miniature railroad enthusiasts who use it as a grass substitute in their tiny landscapes. It is a beautiful addition to the bog garden as it likes 'wet feet' and does well between stepping stones or along pond edges. We like to use it as a patio plant where it does well sitting in a saucer or bowl of pebbles and water (see enlarged photo to left) This seldom seen perennial sedge is a perfect detail addition to a tiny patio garden. |
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Common Name: Orchid Cactus
Latin Name: Epiphyllum hybrid
Family: Cactaceae
Zone: 10 - 11 |
10 inch full baskets
$49.95
2009-05-20
Currently Sold Out
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Info: Gorgeous giant 8 inch diameter day blooming tropical epiphytic cactus hybrid. Not really an orchid or an Epiphyllum cactus, Orchid Cactus are mostly hybrids of related cactus genera such as Disocactus, Pseudorhipsalis and Selenicereus. Just call them Epis.
Flowers generally last two days and bloom from March till June. |
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Common Name: Button snake-root, Rattlesnake Master
Latin Name: Eryngium yuccifolium
Family: Apiaceae
Zone: 5 - 9 |
1 gallon pot
$7.95 |
| Info: herbaceous perennial plant, native to the tallgrass prairies of central and eastern North America, from Minnesota east to Ohio and south to Texas and Florida. Looks similar to a yucca but is in the carrot family, crushed leaves smell like carrots. Yucca-like foliage makes it an excellent texture-specimen for the landscape garden. |
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Common Name: Fringe Tree, Dwarf Coral Tree
Latin Name: Erythrina humeana
Family: Fabaceae
Zone: 9-11 |
Sold out
1 gallon size
was $10.00
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| Excellent showy shrub for a small sunny garden. Scarlet flowers are produced in profusion during late summer months. Prefers hot sunny locations and is easy to care for and draught tolerant. Grows to about 5 feet tall. Needs well drained soil. This shrub is deciduous (looses it's leaves in winter) |
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Common Name: Variegated Erythrina
Latin Name: Erythrina variegata var. orientalis
Family: Fabaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$15.00
7 gallon pot
$75.00
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One of the most beautiful of the Coral Bean trees, requires full sun, is drought tolerant, and tender to frost.
This is a rare and much sought after tropical tree.
Does well in containers, but must be protected during freezing weather. Blooms red flowers in spring before leafing out for the summer. Leaves are deciduous, dropping in winter. Fruit is bright red, persistent throughout the winter. An Old World tropical tree native to India and Malaysia. |
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Common Name: Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Latin Name: Eucalyptus cinerea
Family: Myrtaceae
Zone: 8 - 11 |
4 inch pot
$3.00 each
1 gallon pot
$12.00
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| Info: Small shrub from Southeastern Australia growing to 12 to 16 feet ( up to 60 feet in native habitat) and 3-4 feet wide. Opposite round leaves are bright silver white, leaves are pleasingly aromatic when crushed. Great accent plant for a sunny garden. Requires well drained soil and enjoys hot dry conditions. Foliage stems are frequently used by florists in fresh flower arrangements. |
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Common Name: Lemon Scented Eucalyptus
Latin Name: Eucalyptus citriodora
Family: Myrtaceae
Zone: 9 - 11 |
4 inch pot
$3.00 each
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| Info: Fast growing Australian tree with essential lemon scented oils often used in insect repellents. Grow in full sun with average watering. |
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Common Name: Rainbow Eucalyptus
Latin Name: Eucalyptus deglupta
Family: Myrtaceae
Zone: 10 - 11 |
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1 gallon pot
$10.00
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A tropical tree with showy multi-colored streaks on smooth pealing bark. It is the only Eucalyptus species found naturally in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
Image is trunk detail on mature tree. |
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Common Name: Sparkling Burgundy Pineapple Lily
Latin Name: Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Family:
Zone: 8-10 |
1 gallon pot
$7.95
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| A dramatic bulb from Tropical South Africa, Pineapple Lily has burgundy foliage 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide and blooms late summer. Great accent plant for flower beds or container growing. Prefers a warm, sunny spot with moist well drained soil, and plenty of mulch. Foliage is darkest in spring, changing lighter shades in summer. Flowers are dramatic and long lasting, great for arrangements. |
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Common Name: Green Pineapple Lily
Botanical Name: Eucomis sp.
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Origin:
Hardiness: USDA Zone |
1 gallon size
$ 12.00 |
| Comments: Green leaves with spotting on leaf undersides. Flowers are showy and cream colored. Leaves have wavy edges. Great shade plant. |
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Common Name: Surinam Cherry, Pitanga
Latin Name: Eugenia uniflora
Family: Myrtaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$12.00
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| Info: Tropical shrub from Surinam (N. South America) grows 10-15 feet tall, blooms spring and fall, fruiting only a month after blooming. Fruit is scarlet red and best when so ripe it almost falls into the pickers hand. Children enjoy picking and eating the sweet, slightly acidic flesh, but the seeds should not be eaten. |
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Common Name: - Giant Leopard Plant, Giant Ligularia
Latin Name: Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea'
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 6-10 |
June 20 2010
In Stock Now!
1 gallon pot
$10
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| Info: Previously known as Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea', Giant Ligularia is a cold hardy perennial withstanding nearly 0 degrees yet it adds a distinctively 'tropical' look to any garden with its giant shiny dark green leaves up to 18 inches across! Ligularia's require ample water in fact it can be grown in a pot sitting in a saucer of water or in wet bog garden conditions. Flowers in summer until fall with 4 foot spikes sporting yellow daisy like flowers. A must have for the collector of unusual plants. |
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Common Name: Spotted Leopard Plant
Latin Name: Farfugium japonicum 'Aureo-maculata'
Synonym: Ligularia tussilaginea
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 6-10 |
1 gallon pot
$10 |
| Info: Easy to grow, needs shade and moisture, has daisy like clusters of flowers in the fall. This plant is grown for it's large showy foliage. |
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Common Name:
Botanical Name: Ficus afghanistanica
Family: Moraceae
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8-11 |
1 gallon pot
$25
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| Comments: Drought tolerant fig tree, very hardy. |
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Common Name: Roxburgh Fig - Elephant Ear Fig
Latin Name: Ficus auriculata
Family: Moraceae
Zone: 10 |
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1 gallon
Was $15.00
3 gallon
$49.95 |
A giant leaf fig tree native to Asia and has leaves up to 15 inches across! It is an evergreen tree growing to about 15-20 feet tall and is hardy to around 30 degrees f. Grow in full sun and protect from strong winds.
It's interesting that Roxburgh's fig blooms on spurs that extend from the trunk and main branches - a trait known as cauliflory. The figs are not considered edible by humans but the leaves are used as cattle fodder in tropical locations. |
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Common Name: Dinner Plate Fig
Latin Name: Ficus dammaropsis
Family: Moraceae
Zone: 9b-12 |
3 gallon
$35.00
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Common Name: Northern Chinese Fig
Latin Name: Ficus lacor
Family: Moraceae
Zone: 8b-11 |
3 gallon pot
$25
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| Info: A deciduous fig from northern China, forms a large tree with 5 inch long, 3 inch wide leaves. |
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Common Name: Bo Tree, Bodhi Tree, Sacred Fig
Latin Name: Ficus religiosa
Family: Moraceae
Zone: 9b+ |
Sold Out !
1 gallon pot
Was $10.00
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| Info: The Bodhi Tree is of great significance in the history of Buddhism and is the tree Buddha sat under when he arrived at Bodhi. Leaves are beautifully elongated at the tip, an adaptation of nature to quickly shed rainwater in the rainforest. Our Bo Trees have been in the ground at our nursery for 7 years now. One of the hardier and more beautiful Ficus trees available. |
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Common Name: Willow-Leaf Fig
Latin Name: Ficus salicifolia 'willow-leaf'
Family: Moraceae
Zone: 9b up |
2 gallon pot
$15
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| Info: Cultivar of a South African Ficus, Willow-leaf Fig is often used as in bonsai culture. It is a small compact 'tree' to 15 ft with aerial roots and multiple trunks. Excellent for container growing, this dwarf tropical Ficus can add a touch of the tropics to your patio. Enjoys some shade and moist soil. Figs are about 1/4 inch in diameter, red with dark spots. New leaves are bronze and twisted then straighten out and turn green as them mature. Has been sold as Ficus neriifolia regularis in the past but use of this name has now diminished. Protect from frost and freezing. |
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Common Name: Japanese Fern Tree
Latin Name: Filicium decipiens
Family: Sapindaceae
Zone: 10+ |
Back In Stock!
1 gallon pot
$10.00 |
| Hard to find small tropical tree with fernlike foliage (not a fern). Grows to about 30 feet. Native to Sri Lanka and southern India. Grown as an ornamental in Hawaii. |
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Common Name: Hardy Checkerboard Fuchsia
Latin Name: Fuchsia 'Checkerboard'
Family: Onagraceae
Zone: 7-9 |
2009-05-27 Currently Out of Stock
1 gallon pot
$7.95
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| Info: Upright habit, needs regular water, partial sun, can tolerate light frosts and is heat tolerant. Provide morning sun and mid-day shade, a well-drained, organically enriched soil, and a good pine needle mulch for winter protection. Flowers freely, each flower contains shades of red, pink, white, and violet colors. Native to Southern Chile and Argentina. Attractive to hummingbirds. |
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Common Name: Variegated Lady's Eardrops Fuchsia
Latin Name: Fuchsia magellanica
Family: Onagraceae
Zone: 7-9 |
2009-05-27 Currently Out of Stock
1 gallon pot
Was $7.95
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| Info: Relatively winter and summer hardy small Fuchsia with variegated leaves and magenta purple flowers. In warmer zone 9 climates, grow in most fertile well drained soil in bright shade with plenty of moisture. Does well in a pot or hanging basket. |
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Common Name: Gardenmeister Fuchsia
Latin Name: Fuchsia triphylla var 'Gardenmeister'
Family: Onagraceae
Zone: 7-9 |
2009-05-27 Currently Out of Stock
1 gallon pot
$7.95 |
| Info: One of the most summer heat hardy Fuchsia's. Do provide plenty of moisture and shade during hot summer days for best growth and blooming. |
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Common Name: Variegated Firecracker Fuchsia
Latin Name: Fuchsia triphylla var 'Firecracker'
Family: Onagraceae
Zone: 8-10 |
2009-05-27 Currently Out of Stock
1 gallon pot
$7.95
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Info: Firecracker Fuchsia debuted in 1999 at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in England. It is a large and showy plant producing huge bunches of rich orange-scarlet flowers. Leaves are variegated in olive-green and cream with dark pink veining. Clusters of richly colored peachy pink flowers complete the spectacular show. Ideal for containers beds and baskets.
Firecracker Fuchsia is hardier than most Fuchsia's here along the Gulf Coast. Blooms Spring to Fall and requires partial sun to shade and consistent soil moisture. |
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Common Name: Bushveld Gardenia
Latin Name: Gardenia volkensii subsp. spatulifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00 |
| This beautiful African Gardenia is similar to the Tahitian Gardenia but a bit more vigorous and easier to grow. Flowers are white the first day open, changing to a pale yellow on the second day. |
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Common Name: Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia
Botanical Name: Gloxinia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset'
Family: Gesneriaceae
Origin: South American Andes Mountains
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9-11 |
1 gallon pot
$7.95
October 2009
Fresh Batch Ready ! |
| Comments: Brilliant flourescent red-orange flowers in cool weather months. Likes moist well drained organic soil, short days, and cooler weather. Butterfly and humming bird attractor. Plants may die back or go dormant during warm weather months but will spring to life in the fall. |
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Common Name: Snapdragon Tree, Parrot's Beak
Latin Name: Gmelina philippensis
Family: Verbenaceae
Zone: 10 |
1 gallon pot
$10.00 |
| Info: Medium size round shrub to 10 feet with racemes up to 10 inches long displaying yellow blossoms. Native to India grows in full sun to partial shade. |
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Common Name: Heirloom burgundy cotton
Botanical Name: Gossypium hirsutum
Family: Malvaceae
Origin:
Hardiness: |
1 gallon pot
$10.00 |
| Comments: a purple leaf form of Gossypium hirsutum, which is the most widely planted species of cotton in the United States |
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Common Name: Bell Orchid
Latin Name: Grammatophyllum scriptum
Family: Orchidaceae
Zone: 10 |
6 inch pots
$40
August 1, 2009
Fresh Batch Ready - large plants with double flower spikes.
Beautiful ! |
Info: Huge size plants with chanteuse flowers in great profusion! Interesting aerial root system adds a real tropical look to this unusual giant orchid.
We have a fresh supply of these giant Bell Orchids now in stock. Flowers are long lasting and the plants are easy to grow in our humid hot Gulf Coast climate. Do protect from freezing in winter. To rebloom plants next year, keep in very bright light and hot daytime temps. |
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Common Name: Silk Oak Tree
Latin Name: Grevillea robusta
Family: Proteaceae
Zone: 9b-11 |
5 gal pot
$39.95
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| Info: Fast growing large tree from Australia with beautiful palm like leaves to 1 foot long. Blooms with yellow-orange flowers in late spring. The tree is resistant to deer browsing. Plant in full sun to partial shade. |
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