DAVIDIA......
last updated 22/10/2014
DAVIDIA
involucrata Known variously as "Pocket-handkerchief tree", "Dove tree" or Ghost tree", this Chinese tree introduced by the venerable Wilson in 1904 (following discovery by Père David in 1869) is a true classic. A monotypic genus resembling Tilia, these deciduous trees are noted for their handkerchief like flowers. In fact, these apparent petals are a pair of large but not necessarily equal bracts which attend the globular head (up to 2.5cm across) of true, tiny flowers. |
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DIANELLA caerulea | |
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DIPELTA
floribunda This beautiful and scarce plant makes a large, upright shrub to 3m. The flowers in May are quite gorgeous, being pink with a yellow flushed throat. It's fragrant too. Equally happy in sun or shade. Surprisingly easy to grow in any soil. |
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DIPELTA ventricosa The flower of this one are slightly different. They are more lilac rose in colour and have a curiously swollen base. |
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DIPELTA
yunnanensis |
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ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Intoxicating scent fills the air in June from inconspicuous creamy-yellow flowers. A large suckering shrub or small tree with lovely long thin silver-grey leaves. Easy to grow in full sun even on poor soil. It is also very tolerant of exposure to salt laden winds. |
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NEW | EMBOTHRIUM 'Inca Flame' |
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