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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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The Hibiscus request frequent deep watering, but good drainage. It is sensitive to root rot if the ground stays soaked. Check regularly for aphids and mealy bugs, and fertilize.The flowers last only a day or two, but they are produced in abundance most of the year. More pictures of different varieties: Hibiscus page and Catalog of Fancy varieties

Read more about hibiscus:

Hibiscus growing tips: The Tips of Hibiscus Flowers

Most useful Hibiscus plants

Hibiscus: TopTropicals' first plant

Catalog of Fancy Hibiscus varieties

Hibiscus Varieties Gallery

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis variegatus

There are a number of cultivars often associated with 'Hibiscus Cooperi', like 'Snow Queen', 'Roseflake', 'Snowflake' and 'Hummels Fantasy'― an even more compact cultivar with lots of white variegation in the leaves.

Green foliage is dramatically splashed with bright white which provides striking contrast to the large red flowers. A festival of color as a patio container or landscape specimen. The Variegated Hibiscus is a large shrub with red flowers set against lovely variegated green, white and pink leaves. Large serrated edged flowers are red and are trumpeted shaped. The are often held in a semi-pendulous manner and when looked from the front, have a star shape. The floral tube is outrageously long and is covered in yellow stamens. This plant grows dense and large. The variegated leaves change color with age, and when planted in more sun, often hold on to the red and pink colors better. Variegated Hibiscus will be showiest around other plants that are dark green or dark red with larger, bolder and non-variegated leaves.

Tropical hibiscus is heat tolerant and prefers neutral to acidic, well-drained soil and full sun. These vibrantly blooming plants can be grown in mixed borders, or in large containers that can be moved indoors to overwinter if necessary.

Rosa (double flower)

The Rose is the most popular garden flower. Highly valued for its form, fragrance and endless variety of color. Tremendous progress has been made in raising new varieties by crossbreeding and selection. New types have arisen; the season of blooming has been prolonged to such an extent that many modern varieties (including climbers) bloom intermittently or in some instances continuously throughout the summer and autumn months. Only a severe frost puts an end to their blooming season. The species of wild Roses are classed under Rosa and a few hybrids that resemble wild kinds, but for garden purposes, the remaining types are grouped in various ways: according to their habits of growth; according to their ancestry; according to the manner in which they are grafted, budded or trained; and in a number of other ways. These groups are not always clear. They often overlap, but are generally convenient and practicable. It's important that the person interested in Roses be familiar with the different types of Roses even though he may not be able, at sight, to place any given Rose in a specific category. The basic of the Rose classes are: Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Floribunda Roses, Polyanthas, Hybrid Sweetbriers, Miniature Roses, China Roses (Rosa chinensis semperflorens), French Roses (Rosa gallica), Damask Rose, Moss Rose, Shrub Roses, Rugosa Roses, etc. Roses need special care and diligence in the spring and early summer in fighting pests. The most important thing is having deep and rich soil. By digging deeply, adding manure and good loamy soil, Roses of high standard may be grown in any sunny garden. Whether the soil is light or heavy, deep digging is necessary. This consists of breaking up the subsoil or underlayer and replacing the top layer. Light sandy soil needs an addition of fibrous rooted turf that has been stacked for a year or two, with layers of farmyard manure between. Compost is also good. Generous amounts of rotted cow or horse manure is recommended. See Roses Page

Rosa banksiae

The Lady Banks Rose is an incredibly hardy plant, easily recognizable for its vigorous growth, evergreen foliage, and mostly thornless stems. It is divided into two main colors, either white or yellow, and two types, single or double. The clean, glossy leaves are pleasing year-round and the breathtaking blooms in the Spring will definitely be a memorable sight. To best enjoy this beauty it is recommended to encourage its growth on a support structure such as a pergola or arbor, although this species can be grown as a tree too. When it comes to hardiness, Rosa banksiae Lutea is said to be the most able to withstand colder climates, however it will require plenty of sun and warmth to properly grow.

Rosa banksiae is found to be evergreen, with long, lance-shaped leaves. This rose flowers on 2nd and 3rd year wood, meaning that dead canes and older growth need to be pruned on a consistent basis. It can handle poor quality soil and is rarely affected by any diseases or insects. In fact, the world's largest rose tree is a Rosa banksiae. Located in Tombstone, Arizona it is a record-holding 113 years old and is almost 70 feet long.

For those living in USDA Zones 5-11, Rosa banksiae is an easy plant to grow. It needs full sun and moderate water; however, the bloom time is short compared to the evergreen foliage, so it is usually grown against walls or used as a climber. Once you decide on which variety, white or yellow, single or double, that you possess, remember to take care of them by regularly pruning and giving a good balanced fertilizer. Propagating by taking softwood cuttings in Springtime is also an option to increase your rose bush.

If you don't live in an ideal climates for this rose, growing them in a pot might be for you, but beware that you will need very large pots to accommodate for the root system of this plant and its vigorous growth. When Rosa banksiae is grown in containers, give them protection in the winter by covering the pot with plastic, or with straw and burlap to keep the roots away from extreme cold. It should be repotted every 3-4 years and fed with a balanced fertilizer in the Spring and Summer months.

Rosa hugonis

Rosa sp. (single flower)

The Rose is the most popular garden flower. Highly valued for its form, fragrance and endless variety of color. Tremendous progress has been made in raising new varieties by crossbreeding and selection. New types have arisen; the season of blooming has been prolonged to such an extent that many modern varieties (including climbers) bloom intermittently or in some instances continuously throughout the summer and autumn months. Only a severe frost puts an end to their blooming season. The species of wild Roses are classed under Rosa and a few hybrids that resemble wild kinds, but for garden purposes, the remaining types are grouped in various ways: according to their habits of growth; according to their ancestry; according to the manner in which they are grafted, budded or trained; and in a number of other ways. These groups are not always clear. They often overlap, but are generally convenient and practicable. It's important that the person interested in Roses be familiar with the different types of Roses even though he may not be able, at sight, to place any given Rose in a specific category. The basic of the Rose classes are: Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Floribunda Roses, Polyanthas, Hybrid Sweetbriers, Miniature Roses, China Roses (Rosa chinensis semperflorens), French Roses (Rosa gallica), Damask Rose, Moss Rose, Shrub Roses, Rugosa Roses, etc. Roses need special care and diligence in the spring and early summer in fighting pests. The most important thing is having deep and rich soil. By digging deeply, adding manure and good loamy soil, Roses of high standard may be grown in any sunny garden. Whether the soil is light or heavy, deep digging is necessary. This consists of breaking up the subsoil or underlayer and replacing the top layer. Light sandy soil needs an addition of fibrous rooted turf that has been stacked for a year or two, with layers of farmyard manure between. Compost is also good. Generous amounts of rotted cow or horse manure is recommended. See Roses Page

Abrus precatorius

Abrus precatorius has small pretty purple flowers located at the end of the stalks. Fruits are short, inflated pods, splitting open when mature to reveal the round; hard and shiny seeds which are scarlet, but black at the base. Seeds contain abrin, one of the most toxic plant poisons known.

Adenanthera pavonina, Adenanthera gersenii, Adenanthera polita, Corallaria parvifolia

A medium-sized tree up to 15 m high, Adenanthera pavonina is native to India and Malaysia. It has been planted extensively throughout the tropics as an ornamental and has become naturalized in many countries.

The tiny flowers are said to smell vaguely like orange blossoms.

The slender flattened pods become twisted as they split open at maturity to release up to 12 brilliant red, lens - shaped, extremely hard seeds. The ripened pods stay on the tree for some time. The seeds are used in necklaces and ornaments, as beads in jewellery, leis and rosaries. They were also used in ancient India for weighing gold. The seeds are curiously similar in weight. Four seeds make up about one gramme. In fact the name "saga" is traced to the Arabic term for "goldsmith".

In Malaysia and Indonesia, the trees provide shade and planted as "nurse trees" in coffee, clove and rubber plantations.

Although the raw seeds are toxic, when cooked they are edible: are roasted, shelled and then eaten with rice in Java, Indonesia. In Melanesia and Polynesia people call it the "food tree". The seeds are said to taste like soy bean. The young leaves can be cooked and eaten, but usually only during famine.

The hard reddish wood of the red sandalwood tree is used for cabinet making. A red dye, obtained from the wood, is used by Brahmins to mark religious symbols on their foreheads. A red powder made from the wood is used as an antiseptic paste. In Ancient Indian medicine, the ground seeds are used to treat boils and inflammations. A decoction of the leaves is used to treat gout and rheumatism. The bark was used to wash hair.

Aronia melanocarpa

Native to eastern North America and most commonly found in wet woods and swamps, Aronia is also naturalized in Europe.

Chokeberries are cultivated as ornamental plants and as food products. The sour berries can be eaten raw off the bush, but are more frequently processed. They can be found in wine, jam, syrup, juice, soft spreads, tea, salsa, chili starters, extracts, beer, ice cream, gummies and tinctures. The name "chokeberry" comes from the astringency of the fruits, which create a sensation making one's mouth pucker.

Cultivar Viking was selected in Europe for use in orchards but gardeners quickly discovered it's many attributes as a landscape plant. Masses of fragrant, white flowers bloom in spring a bit earlier than the species. Gorgeous red fall colors and extra large berries follow the glossy summer foliage. Persistent, purplish black berries are high in nutrients and can be used for pies and jellies or left on the shrub to provide food for birds and other wildlife. The berries can persist into spring feeding the first returning robins. Viking is self-fertile, so you need plant only one for a full crop of berries. It needs no pruning, is quite drought-tolerant once established in your garden, and as a native shrub, has proven remarkably resistant to pests and diseases. In other words, it is utterly trouble-free and very, low maintenance. USDA hardiness zone 3-9.

Aronia berries are harvested in September and October. Enjoy them in an array of foods as they are rich in vitamins. One of the true super fruits, they are high in antioxidants with huge health benefits. This fruit is used in Eastern Europe in holistic medicine for lowering blood pressure. Fruit should be consumed with caution as excessive amount can cause significant blood pressure drop.

See article: Cold hardy Aronia and its Superfruit: a Magic gift from the Native Americans

Calliandra parvifolia

Calliandra parvifolia, commonly known as Powderpuff, is a large shrub that produces pink flowers and can grow to be 5-10 feet tall. The small leaves on this species are white and off-white, and it blooms almost year round with clouds of pink-white powderpuffs. It is native to the Americas and is often grown in USDA Zone 9-11.

When growing Calliandra parvifolia, it should be placed in an area with full sun or semi-shade and should receive regular water. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. In cold regions, the plant should be grown in a pot to ensure it is insulated from any cold weather and can easily be moved indoors during extreme cold. During the warmer months, it can then be moved back outdoors.

When planting this species, the soil should be well-draining, and the roots should be spread out in the hole. After that, give the plant a thorough watering, and make sure to check the soil moisture regularly. Once the plant is established, mulch can be applied, and it should receive regular feeding with a fertilizer.

Calliandra parvifolia is an attractive and hardy shrub that can provide many years of beauty in the garden. With its pink flowers and white-off-white leaves, this species can bring a splash of color to any garden.

The genus Calliandra contains more than 100 species, most of which are endemic to the Americas. Most species are shrubs or small trees, although a few are large trees or herbs.