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Tag Archives: flowering houseplants
Christmas Poinsettias II / Euphorbia pulcherrima
Euphorbia pulcherrima POLLY’S PINK (Paul Ecke Ranch) – The pointed or sharply tapered bracts of this cultivar are a bright fuchsia pink. These are nicely contrasted by deep green foliage and intermediate bracts that are often a greenish-pink tint. Poinsettias are … Continue reading
Christmas Poinsettias / Euphorbia pulcherrima
Euphorbia pulcherrima SPARKLING PUNCH (Paul Ecke Ranch) – A pink version of ‘Ice Punch’ with soft pink bracts accented with central white streaking, with the variegation becoming more intense with age. It has medium to high vigor and was voted best … Continue reading
English Primroses / Primula acaulis
Primula acaulis ‘Danova Red’ (syn. Primula vulgaris) – This member of the Danova Series features large (1.5-2″ wide) dark red blooms with a sharply contrasting bright yellow eye. Primula acaulis are common winter bedding plants (usually available from Dec-March), although … Continue reading
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Flowering Houseplants
Erica ventricosa – This species has many common names including Wax Heather, Porcelain Heath and Italian Heather – although it is a native of South Africa. It bears dense clusters of tubular pink flowers (from June to August) with a … Continue reading
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Christmas Cactus / Schlumbergera
Schlumbergera ‘Red’ (syn. Zygocactus) – Christmas Cactus are usually sold in garden centres by colour rather than cultivar, and there are actually two species (or hybrids) involved – Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata / yellow pollen) and Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera x … Continue reading
A Poinsettia Sampler
Euphorbia pulcherrima ‘Ruby Frost’ (Syngenta) – A newer poinsettia introduction with uniquely toothed bracts (or flower petals) of white with contrasting ruby red veins, margins and highlights – giving an overall pink appearance. When choosing a poinsettia, pick one that … Continue reading
Amaryllis / Hippeastrum
Hippeastrum ‘Pink Diamond’ – An elegant cultivar of Amaryllis with large rose-pink flowers, contrasted with white central accents. Plant the bulb (purchase the largest grade or size) 6 to 8 weeks before you want it to bloom, using a small … Continue reading
Oxalis / Sorrel
Oxalis oregana ‘Evergreen’ (syn. ‘Evergreen Form’) – An evergreen form of Redwood Sorrel that thrives even in deep shade. It features the typical deep green trifoliate shamrock leaves with a milky-green patch along the midrib and a purple reverse. Five-petaled … Continue reading
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Miniature Cyclamen
Cyclamen METIS ‘Bright Red Compact Evolution’ – A miniature cyclamen that can tolerate temperatures close to freezing, meaning that it can be used in fall and winter planters that are sheltered from rain . This variety features a compact growth … Continue reading
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Bromeliads / Bromeliaceae
Vriesea hieroglyphica – Commonly known as ‘The King of Bromeliads’ due to its ultimate size, with the spread often exceeding 4′ in 10 years. It is primarily grown as a houseplant here and features lime green strap-like leaves heavily mottled … Continue reading
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