Albizia julibrissin cv.

Persian silk tree, pink silk tree, mimosa tree There are several cultivars (cv.) of Albizia julibrissin, which differ in the coloration of their leaves and flowers. Albizia julibrissin grows as a tree or shrub, can grow up to eight meters high and flowers in summer. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Deciduous tree or shrub, up […]

Categories: Red & Pink Flowers | Shrubs & Trees | White flowers |

More species from the Fabaceae / bean family

Solanum sarrachoides

Hairy nightshade, leafy-fruited nightshade Solanum sarrachoides grows as an annual, is native to South America, can reach a height of up to 60 centimetres and flowers from mid summer to early winter. Solanum sarrachoides can be distinguished from Solanum nigrum by its longer sepals. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Annual herbaceous plant, 10 to 60 […]

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More species from the Solanaceae / nightshade family

Impatiens balfourii

Balfour’s Touch-Me-Not, Kashmir Balsam, Poor Man’s Orchid Impatiens balfourii is an annual, can reach a height of up to 80 centimetres and flowers in Central Europe from July to September. Balfour’s Touch-Me-Not originally comes from the Himalayan region. I discovered the plants shown here in a garden in Cancale in France. Characteristics & Description Height, […]

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More species from the Balsaminaceae family

Hosta plantaginea cv.

Fragrant Plantain Lily, August Lily Hosta plantaginea differs from other Hosta species not only in its size. It also tolerates sunny locations if the soil is evenly moist. Depending on the variety and location, it can grow up to 80 centimetres tall and flower from July to September in Central Europe. Unfortunately, it is often […]

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More species from the Agavoideae / agave family

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed, pokeweed, poke sallet, pokeberry Phytolacca americana is a perennial plant. Depending on its location, it can reach a height of between one and three meters. The flowering period in Central Europe can last from July to September. All parts of the plant are poisonous when raw. In some areas here in Europe, this […]

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More species from the Phytolaccaceae family