Puakenikeni
~Puakenikeni Fagraea berteroana The tree is small and spreading and the flowers are plentiful much of the. Puakenikeni in Hawaiian translation means “ten cent flower”, which they sold for in the 1930’s when first introduced to Hawaii. The puakenikeni flower, referred to as “Fagraea berteroana” scientifically, is used in lei making throughout Hawaiʻi, as well as on the mainland. The Fagraea berteroana trees have green, blunt-tipped leaves and are 13 feet tall on average. The trees themselves have rather skinny trunks and branches. The puakenikeni flowers, which can range...
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~Gardenia Veitchii Gardenia ‘Veitchii’ is the oldest cultivar of Gardenia and yet it is still the most reliable bloomer of all the Gardenias. This glossy dark green leafed evergreen gets to about 4′ high and 6′ wide when mature and will bloom prolifically. Blooms are double and resemble roses with an enchanting aroma. Great as an informal hedge or for against the house planting. If it is given some afternoon shade in its location, you will see it flourish!
Read MoreAimee Gardenia
~Aimee Yoshioka Fragrant white blooms are larger than any other Gardenia and the first to bloom. A superb evergreen landscape accent or container plant for courtyards or lanai. Height: 4-6 ft. Full Sun to Partial Shade. Fertilize with fertilizer for acid loving plants.
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~ Raspberry Ice Variegated Foliage! A profuse bloomer that is one of the most vigorous variegated cultivars in our collection. Vivid crimson floral bracts set off the striking glacier-white leaves edged in meadow-green. Full sun, occasional watering when established in the ground. An ever bloomer!
Read MoreBougainvillea Barbara Karst
~Barbara Karst The bougainvillea-industry standard for red, but it’s actually the darkest shade of hot pink; only the new growth is truly red in color. Leaves are dark blue-green, and broadly ovate. Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ can be found beautifying the landscape all throughout Florida, southern California, Arizona, Texas. A natural climber, she performs best when grown on trellis, but does almost equally well when trained as a bush, standard, or hanging basket.
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Sunset Gardens
- Your Guide to Forget-Me-NotsBlue forget-me-not flowers add a sweet touch of color to your garden bed
- Winter FlowersOur favorite cool-season annuals to plant this fall
- 12 Best Flowers to Grow for CuttingWe tested the best easy-care varieties of flowers for cutting and using in stunning bouquets. Here are our favorites, chosen for their long bloom times, tall stems, and ample vase life