Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret' is one of the most attractive variegated forms.
Photo Credit: Gerald Klingaman
The variegated Miscanthus with bars across the leaf is often called zebra or porcupine grass.
PLANT DIARY: Corylopsis sinensis
Corylopsis is a genus of 7-10 species of deciduous shrubs and small trees found in woodland and scrub in the E. Himalayas, China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Sinensis/sinense Epithet meaning from China; from Asia generally.
Single flower A flower having only a minimum number of petals for that variety of plant.
Sinuate With a wavy margin.
Primula sinensis (Chinese primrose)
P. sinensis produce purple, pink or white flat flowers. These compact plants are usually 15 to 20 cm high. Leaves are oval, toothed, and hairy.
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H. rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant Red' (China rose)
Bright red, single, five-inch-wide flowers grow on this reliable bloomer, one of the TradeWinds series. A bushy evergreen shrub, it can reach four to five feet tall if not pruned.
Camellia sinensis (formerly Thea sinensis)
sub-tropical China and Himalayas
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Camellia sinensis `Teabreeze' is a tea camellia with white, single, fragrant flowers produced in late autumn. This shrub has evergreen foliage with a deep purplish blush and needs partial shade or full sun. Zones 7-10. Heronswood Nursery ...
Miscanthus sinensis - maiden grass - This group of ornamental grasses are excellent perennials. They are clump forming plants with reed-like stems and leaves that are narrow and arch to the ground.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' in early October
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'. A beautiful grass whose white margins on its very narrow leaves give it a creamy-pale green from a distance.
Miscanthus sinensis
5-6 ft.
Maiden grass forms a nice rounded clump of fine textured foliage and a graceful, rounded form. Plumes of flowers on 7 foot stalks in the Fall ...
Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Hair Grass) 'Gracillimus' - USDA Zones 5 - 9, 5-6' x 3', Green Foliage with Copper-Red Plumes)
Pennisetum setaceum (Purple Fountain Grass) 'Rubrum' - (USDA Zones 9 - 11, 2-3' x 2-3', Maroon Foliage)
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and its relatives will astound you! The information here and in our links will satisfy beginners and experts alike who want to grow and display these beauties. Any questions? Email me!
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis by Alex Soon from Fotolia.com
References
Floridata: Russelia equisetiformis
University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service: Russelia equisetiformis (PDF) ...
hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. (Malvaceae);
Hong Kong orchid tree, Bauhinia x blakeana S.T. Dunn (Leguminosae);
ice cream bean, Inga edulis (Leguminosae);
jaboticaba, Myrciaria cauliflora (DC.) O. Berg (Myrtaceae); ...
The tropical hibiscus or Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), has the most prized and showy flowers, but it isn't winter hardy, so must be moved indoors for winter protection, or new plants purchased each year.
A large clump of Miscanthus sinensis, which stands next to a wide twig archway covered in hop vine, reaches two metres each year after being cut to ground level every spring.
Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) and Japanese wisteria (W. floribunda) are the most commonly planted species, and they produce flower buds on old wood.
Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis.
Hardiness: Zones 4 to 8.
Size: Up to 8 feet high and 4 feet wide.
Foliage: Tufts of green.
Flowers: Silver to pale pink-brown, late summer to autumn.
Light Needs: Full sun.
Maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis) is the most widely grown ornamental grass. With graceful leaves and showy flowers that often feature curling tendrils, it is the definition of elegance.
In our northern climate, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the species most commonly available through nurseries, garden centers and florists.
Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens (left) is known as flame grass because of its orange-red fall color. By winter, its plumes turn creamy white.
Chinese wisteria, also called "Wisteria sinensis," is the most popular variety. Before its foliage emerges, Chinese wisteria blooms in one huge display during mid-spring in white or varying shades of purple, depending on the cultivar.
A popular plant sold at box stores and nurseries is the Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa- sinensis).
HIBISCUS:
Chinese Hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Cooperi
HOLLY:
Miniature, Malpighia coccigera ...
Ficus benjamina (Weeping Chinese banyon)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese hibiscus)
Mangifera indica (Mango)
Musa (Banana)
Neoregelia spectabilis (Painted-fingernail plant)
Vanda sanderiana hybrids (Vanda orchid) ...
Varieties
Miniature HollyhockSee SidalceaMiscanthus sinensis ...
Keep in mind, however, when training wisteria vines the variety may exhibit different twining characteristics. For example, Chinese wisteria (W. sinensis) twines counterclockwise while the Japanese variety (W. floribunda) is the opposite, ...
Wisteria - you can't resist the romantic china blue droplets of the Wisteria sinensis. This tough plant is indispensable as a climber to cloak your verandahs, fences, etc.
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