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Yields large vibrant flowers which are not unlike
giant orchids and it has leaves similar to those
0of the banana tree giving it an exotic appearance.
Grown in clumps, it would be a difficult plant
to overlook. Its roots are known as 'rhizone'
a kind of stem which grows horizontally and keeps
relatively close to the surface of the ground
producing many susiduary plants (eg. iris, bamboo,
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(Pelargonium)
One of over 350 existing species, a perennium,
of which there are several hybrids grown also.
It flowers between April and October typically
on rockeries or terrasses. The 'zonal' Geranium
has thick fleshy leaves and produces hanging 'grapes'
of flowers. The Pelargonium hosts large trumpet-like
flowers and serrated edged leaves which thrive
in shady areas. The 'Ivy or Balcony' Geranium
spreads readily in sunny places. It flowers profusely
and needs little watering. Its essence is extracted
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Petunias flower generously between the month of
April and the beginning of the winter frosts.
It is most typically seen as a border flower along
paths or in flower beds due to its spectacular
variety of colours. It can sometimes flower as
a double head with wavy edged petals. A new variety
named 'Surfinia' has been developped by the Japonaise
which has the characteristic of being a climbing
plant and one which produces flowing flowers and
can measure a surprising 1 metre in height.
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(Musacées)
Nick-named "the bird of paradise" due
to its very original bird-like flowers of orange
and blue, with a "flash" of green near
the red edge. Its flowers appear in early summer
at the end of long stems of tufts and each stem
is finished by a single leaf, long, green dark
and long-lived. This plant is non-hardy (12°
minimum), which is happy in a rich ground, well
drained, protected from the sun but well-lit. |
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