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Need more ideas for compact and showy flowering trees? Try Rainbow Cassias
Rainbow cassia - Cassia Marginata.
- ♦️ Some hybrid cassias have spectacular color combinations and are called Rainbow Cassias.
- ♦️ We mentioned earlier some sunny, yellow-flowering cassias: Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush, and Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree.
- ♦️ Other cassias can be pink or with multi-color flower combination, so-called Rainbow cassias (which are hybrids between yellow and pink cassias):
- ♦️ Cassia trees are compact, fast growing, tolerant to drought and poor soils, free-flowering and relatively cold hardy. Always a great choice!
Cassia grandis - Red Cassia
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree
Cassia marginata - Rainbow Shower Tree
Cassia roxburghii - Ceylon Senna
Cassia x nodosa - Pink Shower, Appleblossom.
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Why some cassias are called Rainbow?
Rainbow cassia - Cassia Marginata
Cassias, besides yellow, can be pink, red, or with a multi-color flower combination.
Rainbow cassias are hybrids between yellow and pink or red cassias.
Some of the most showy cassias are:
Cassia grandis - Red Cassia
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree
Cassia marginata - Rainbow Shower Tree
Cassia roxburghii - Ceylon Senna
Cassia x nodosa - Pink Shower, Appleblossom.
♦️ Cassia trees are compact, fast growing, tolerant to drought and poor soils, free-flowering and relatively cold hardy. Always a great choice!
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📚 More about cassias from previous posts:
How to add color to your yard
Rainbow Cassias
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Dwarf Guava Hawaiian Rainbow
Psidium guajava "Nana"
Put a little Aloha in your garden... A guava that will bring a taste of the Islands!
This is a very small version of the favorite aromatic Guava - Nana. It grows only up to 5-6 ft tall with a short trunk and a branching, bushy habit. It is perfect for those who have limited space. It can be grown in a pot and fruits heavily. Provided with warm conditions, the tree can bear fruit almost year around. The fruit is round, about 2", pretty good size for a dwarf tree. The flesh is sweet, aromatic, and
varies from white to yellow to pink.
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Two Exotics from Paradise
It may be cold where you are, so take a trip with us to the Hawaiian Islands. Tropical breezes,
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This week we bring the Aloha to you. A guava that will bring a taste of the
Islands and a spectacular variety of Majestic Taro.
Dwarf Guava Hawaiian Rainbow
- Ready to fruit this year! -
This is a very small version of the favorite aromatic Guava - Hawaiian Rainbow Nana. It grows only up to 5-6 ft tall, perfect for limited space. It can be grown in a pot and fruits heavily almost year around. The flesh is sweet, aromatic, and varies from white to yellow to pink.
Colocasia Diamond Head
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Diamond Head is a spectacular variety of Taro is named after the volcanic cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu - both the cone and plant are black and lustrous! Mature plants form a well-behaved clump and reach 3 to 4 feet tall, with leaves up to 2 feet wide! A must for black plant fanatics. Grows more compact that other Colocasias and no two leaves are the same!
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Dwarf Guava Hawaiian Rainbow, regularly $52.95,
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Why you should grow your own Pomegranate Tree:
The "Fruit of Miracles" in your backyard
Pomegranates aren't just pretty to look at - they're packed with nutrients that make them a true "fruit of miracles". Adding a pomegranate tree to your garden can offer you a bountiful supply of this health-boosting superfruit and bring a bit of Mediterranean charm to your backyard.
Health Boosters in Every Bite
Pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. These nutrients work wonders for your health, from boosting hemoglobin levels to strengthening your immune system. Here's why this gem of a fruit deserves a spot in your diet (and your garden):
Antioxidant Power: Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants that fight off free radicals - those pesky molecules that can damage cells and lead to various diseases.
Heart Health Hero: They can reduce cholesterol and improve blood flow, lowering your risk of cardiovascular issues. Plus, they're known for increasing hemoglobin!
Blood Sugar Support: Pomegranate helps regulate blood sugar and offers a whole range of benefits, from diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects to even a little pain relief!
Beauty Booster: This fruit has benefits for your teeth, can help prevent hair loss, and even promotes youthful-looking skin.
Seeds of Goodness
Ever thought about tossing those pomegranate seeds? Think again! Eating the seeds can help keep your gut and hormones in check. These tiny bits are packed with oils that do wonders for your skin, blood vessels, and heart.
How often to indulge?
To enjoy the maximum benefits, you can eat one pomegranate daily or drink 300 ml of juice. Try to do this 30-40 minutes before a meal to prepare your stomach for digestion.
So, why not give this "miracle fruit" a home in your garden? You'll have a natural health booster right at your fingertips, ready to add a pop of flavor and color to your meals!
5 simple rules how to grow a fragrant Plumeria tree and make it bloom for you, just like on the pictures
Plumeria, Frangipani red rainbow
Plumeria, Frangipani pink rainbow
Plumeria, Frangipani rainbow
Plumeria, Frangipani dark pink
Plumeria, Frangipani yellow
Plumeria, Frangipani red rainbow
Plumeria, Frangipani rainbow
Plumeria, Frangipani white
- Soil must be well-drained: use potting mix with good amount of perlite, bark, and coconut fiber. We recommend Sunshine Abundance professional soil mix for best results.
- Container must be the size of the root ball and not much bigger, to avoid water-logging. Plumeria likes dry conditions. Water only when the soil gets slightly dry.
- Full sun is a must. If grown indoors, keep the plant in the brightest spot and take it outside for the sun bathing when possible.
- Dormancy in winter: this little tree drops leaves during winter. When it happens, reduce water to the minimum and let your Plumeria rest until it starts sprouting new leaves.
- Fertilize for the most profuse flowering with a plant food that is high in Phosphorus. Plumeria is a heavy feeder. We recommend Sunsine Megaflor Bloom Booster liquid fertilizer - it can be used with every watering and year around.
Enjoy the fragrant blooms!
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How to add color to your yard
Rainbow Cassia
- 🔜 Lovely Cassias we mentioned in earlier post are in full bloom today - they love the Summer Heat! They are our favorite Summer flowers.
- 🔜 Cassia (Senna) trees are compact, fast growing, tolerant to drought and poor soils, free-flowering and relatively cold hardy. Always a great choice!
- 🔜 Cassias come in several colors: yellow, orange, pink, red and rainbow.
- 🔜 Yellow-flowering cassias:
- 🔜 Pink/red and multi-color Rainbow cassias (which are hybrids between yellow and pink cassias):
Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush
Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree
Cassia didymobotrya - Popcorn Cassia
Senna alata - Empress Candles
Cassia occidentalis - Fedegoso, Coffee Senna
Cassia grandis - Red Cassia
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree
Cassia marginata - Rainbow Shower Tree
Cassia roxburghii - Ceylon Senna
Cassia x nodosa - Pink Shower, Appleblossom.
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Mango Rainbow tasting table-2: whats the taste of that Mango variety?
Mango Rainbow tasting table
We've had another mango tasting table and asked participants to describe the taste in a few words. And this is what we got:
- 🟠 Haden - mild, melting, classic heavenly mango flavor,dark yellow flesh, almost fiberless.
- 🟠 Ugly Betty - opposite to the name, the taste is excellent , juicy, melting, sweet.
- 🟠 Cotton Candy - true candy, fiberless, sweet, melting.
- 🟠 Madame Fransis - dark orange pulp, slightly fibrous, robust, meaty like a steak, good with cognac. A little pulpy but unique flavor.
- 🟠 Diamond - bright yellow, fiberless, sugary, juicy, no pulp at all, classic mango taste, good with ice cream, "wow" taste!
- 🟠 Pickering - zesty, waterfall: all the flavors come at once, eat with White wine and/or a cake. Oval fruit somewhat flat, very large for a dwarf tree!
- 🟠 Baptiste - hint of citrus, melts in your mouth, dark orange flesh, crisp, eat with Red wine and cheese.
- 🟠 Florigon - creamy, buttery, spicy. Eat with Ice cream!
- 🟠 Tommy Atkins - has a bit zing to it, perfect consistency, perfect taste. Super colorful, crimson red to purple skin!
- 🟠 Nam Doc Mai - gold standard! Perfect every day.
- 🟠 Carry - tastes even better than all others, smooth buttery, lite!
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News arrivals: Adenium Rainbow
Collect them all!
Exciting news: Fresh Adenium arrivals straight from Thailand! Behold an array of breathtaking varieties in an explosion of colors.
Adeniums are a must-have for gardeners, with enthusiasts avidly collecting diverse strains. These resilient plants flourish in pots, whether adorning outdoor gardens or brightening indoor spaces. With their charming compactness and eye-catching caudex, Adeniums effortlessly spark conversation and make memorable gifts.
Every year, new hybrids emerge, boasting double and triple blooms in an array of captivating hues - think vibrant reds, pinks, yellows, regal purples, and even dramatic blacks. Each variety is a masterpiece, showcasing unique patterns from dots to stripes to variegations.
Act fast - quantities are limited! Seize the opportunity to expand your collection now!
Photo above: selected varieties that just have arrived.
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