rare flowering plants

Kartuz Greenhouses Rare Flowering Plants Catalog

Many plants chosen for this list are floriferous, compact selections that are well suited to container culture. Most of our plants are grown from cuttings or division, thus retaining the superior qualities of each variety, qualities that make many of these plants superior to those currently available in the mail-order trade.
Most of the plants listed in this section of the catalog are excellent indoor/outdoor and greenhouse plants; most are also fine outdoor plants here in Vista and other mild winter climates. Nearly all of our mail-order stock in this section is grown outdoors during the shipping season, so that they may be placed directly outdoors in summer without fear of “post greenhouse shock”. Because they are mostly subtropical by nature, they are more tolerant of a variety of temperatures and humidity than true tropical plants, a fact that makes most of them good houseplants as well. Indoors, they need plenty of light to flower well; outdoors, part shade is usually best, especially where humidity is low. Beyond that, they need only basic plant care, including regular feeding and frequent tip pinching to promote healthy, bushy growth and maximum flowering. The rewards are many, including the finest flowers in the world for floral arrangements.

In the listings that follow, the plant family is given. In the case of hybrids and selections, the origin data of the parent species is listed in parenthesis. Cold hardiness is listed in degrees Fahrenheit as a guide to outdoor growing. However, temperatures listed are minimums which plants can tolerate for a short time only, as very few subtropicals will withstand sustained hard frosts. Over much of the South and West, careful attention to basic frost protection measures on cold nights can make your garden much more subtropical than weather records might otherwise indicate.

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ABUTILON, “Flowering Maple”, “Chinese Lantern”, Malvaceae. Long popular as easy-to-grow houseplants, these hibiscus relatives are known chiefly through their many colorful hybrids with either bell-shaped or flaring flowers. As a group they represent a complete range of flower colors and forms currently available, and include several new introductions. Many of these varieties make excellent hanging basket specimens or fine subjects for espalier. All are fine garden plants in mild winter climates, and indoor/outdoor container plants in colder climates. Hardy to 25° F.

A. ‘CLEMENTINE’ (B) – Flaring crimson-orange flowers on a compact plant. Free flowering. 50011 $5.50

A. ‘FIREBALL’ - Large flaring red-orange bells to 4" wide. Compact, upright growth. Our largest flowered red abutilon. 50010 $5.50

A. ‘GOLD DUST’ - Leaves boldly variegated yellow and green. Scarlet blooms. 50022 $5.50

A. ‘LA VIE EN ROSE’ (B) - Large pendant creamy yellow flowers veined red. Low growing, excellent for hanging basket. 50015 $5.50

A. ‘L’ORANGERIE’ (Dixon) - Large flaring salmon-orange flowers veined orange-red. Compact, free flowering. 50012 $5.50

A. ‘MARIANNE’ (B) (Reiter) - A fine hanging basket variety with beautiful flaring red and yellow flowers. 50020 $5.50

A. MEGAPOTAMICUM - Dangling yellow flowers with red calyx on this species. 50021 $5.50
A. ‘MOONCHIMES’ (B) - Large flaring 4" yellow flowers and compact growth make this the best yellow abutilon. 50024 $5.50

A. ‘MOON GLOW’ (B) - Bright lemon yellow pendant blooms, deep green foliage on this compact, free flowering variety. 50030 $5.50

A. ‘NABOB’ - Giant 3" bells of deep crimson-red, the largest flower of all the bell shaped hybrids. The unusual flower color and luxuriant foliage make this one of our most popular varieties. 50028 $5.50

A. ‘OLD ROSE BELLE’ - Bell shaped flowers are a beautiful shade of rose pink on this compact and very floriferous selection. 50032 $5.50

A. ‘PAISLEY’ (B) - Red and yellow lantern-like flowers hang down from spreading branches. Yellow and green variegated foliage. 50014 $5.50

A. ‘PINK CHARM’ - Bright pink flowers in profusion, trailing basket variety, small dark green foliage. 50017 $5.50

A. ‘RASPBERRY’ (Dixon) - Salmon-pink bell shaped flowers veined rose-red. Compact, free flowering. 50042 $5.50

(W) ‘RED MONARCH’ - Dangling gold flowers with orange veins, red calyx. 50019 $5.50

A. ‘SATIN PINK BELLE’ - Large ruffled flowers of clear pink. Compact and floriferous. 50033 $5.50

A. ‘SAVITZII’ - This unusual dwarf variegated abutilon looks more white than green. Salmon-orange flowers. Slow, compact growth; easily kept at 10" tall. 50034 $5.50

A. ‘SILVER BELLE’ - Very large pure white flowers, dark green foliage. Compact, free flowering. 50036 $5.50

A. ‘SOUVENIR DE BONN’ - Large maple shaped leaves are green with a white border on a vigorous, upright plant with orange bell shaped flowers. 50038 $5.50

A. ‘TANGELO’ - Large deep tangerine orange flowers, small leaves, compact. 50018 $5.50

A. ‘TANGERINE BELLE’ - Large flaring tangerine orange flowers with red veins. 50049 $5.50

A. ‘VESUVIUS’ (B) – A. megapotamicum hybrid, scarlet red flower veined red, peach interior with maroon calyx. 50041 $5.50

A. ‘VOODOO’ (Dixon) - Large glossy flowers of deep, intense scarlet red. Very free flowering, compact. 50016 $5.50

A. ‘WATERCOLOR ORANGE’ (B) (Reiter) - Large salmon orange flowers veined deep orange. Spreading stems make this a beautiful basket variety. 50018 $5.50

C137 ABUTILON COLLECTION - 3 different, our choice: $12.50

ACALYPHA HISPIDA, “Red Hot Cattail”, ‘Chenile Plant” Euphorbiaceae - Covered with long, dangling rose red cattails all year. Tropical. 50065 $6.00

ACALYPHA PENDULA (B) - “Trailing Red Hot Cattail” - Deep red dangling cattails, small leaves, trailing. 30°F. 50066 $6.00

ACALYPHA WILKESIANA, - Showy foliage plants with a dazzling array of leaf forms and colors. While tropical in nature, they perform equally well in moderate temperatures. 40°F.

A. ‘CEYLON’, “Fire Dragon” - Bronzy-red crested coppery leaves, cream margins. 50076 $6.00

A. ‘HALEAKALA’ - Crested. dark maroon, deeply fluted leaves. 50082 $6.00

A. ‘HOFFMANII’ - Dark green crested leaves with narrow cream margins. 50080 $6.00

A. ‘INFERNO’ - New Australian cultivar. Small leaves “on fire”,varying from yellow to orange to red. 50078 $6.00

A. ‘KILAUEA’ - Dark green leaves bordered pink becoming more colorful in summer heat. 50077 $6.00

A. ‘KONA COAST’ - Large yellow and green splotched leaves. 50079 $6.00

A. ‘MACAFEEANA’ - Large red leaves with copper on bushy shrub. 50084 $6.00

A. ‘RAGGEDY ANN’ (Razzle Dazzle) - New Australian cultivar with narrow maroon leaves highly serrated and cut. 50088 $6.00

A. ‘TAHITI’ - Large twisted leaves, green with yellow markings. 50086 $6.00

A. ‘TEQUILLA SUNRISE’ (‘Kona Gold’) - Large leaves streaked and spattered red, green and gold. 50090 $6.00

ACALYPHA COLLECTION, 3 plants our choice: C141 $14.95

ALYOGYNE HUEGELII (Hibiscus huegelii), “Blue Hibiscus”, Malvaceae, Austrailia - Beautiful lavender-blue silky hibiscus-like flowers appear throughout the year. Deeply cut leaves, shrubby habit. Good container plant or outdoors in California. Drought tolerant. 20°F. 50220 $6.50

ALYOGYNE ‘MOOD INDIGO’ - This new selection of the above has deep violet-blue silky flowers throughout the year. Small, deeply cut foliage, compact, shrubby. Excellent in containers. 50221 $6.50

ALYOGYNE HAKEIFOLIA - Large silky yellow hibiscus-like flowers, dark green needle like foliage. 50223 $7.50

ALSTROEMERIA PSITTICINA (A. pulchella) “Parrot Flower”, Alstroemeriaceae, Brazil - Sometimes called “Peruvian lilies”, alstroemerias are famous as fancy cut flowers in many bright colors. Although most of these are summer dormant, this Brazilian species is different in that it is nearly evergreen and generally much easier to grow. Bright red and green flowers on long stalks are produced over a long spring and summer season and the plant is compact. 25° F. 50200 $6.00

ALSTROEMERIA PSITTICINA ‘VARIEGATA’ “Variegated Parrot Flower” - Flowers edged and lined white. Flowers as above. Very ornamental foliage. 50201 $7.50

ALSTROEMERIA HYBRIDS ‘Peruvian Lily Hybrids’ - clusters of showy flowers in various shades of pink, rose, yellow and white with spotted throats, flowering over a long period of time. Grow in containers or in the flower border in mild climates. 25°F. Please indicate which color you wish. 50202 $7.50

APHELANDRA SCHEIDEANA, Acanthaceae, Mexico. NEW. Grows to 4 ft. high, with 5 inch long, thin, finely pubescent, narrow ovate leaves. Blooms in winter with 3” spikes of 1” long dark red bracts with 2” bright red flowers resembling those of the shrimp plant. Part shade. Protect from frost. 50301 $7.50

AROIDS

COLOCASIA ESCULENTA ‘BLACK MAGIC’ - Almost jet black leaves. 80006 $15.00

COLOCASIA ESCULENTA ‘PURPLE STEM TARO’ 80007 $7.50

REMUSATIA VIVIPARA - Large dark green Elephant Ear with pale veins. 80009 $12.50

ZANTEDESCHIA AETHIOPICA ‘GREEN GODDESS ’ - Green and white spathe. 80010 $7.50

ZANTEDESCHIA AETHIOPICA ‘SPOTTED GIANT CALLA’ - Leaves spotted and blotched with white. Pure white spathe. Beautiful large vigorous grower. 80011 $7.50

ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA ‘RED BUTTERFLY’ - Tropical milkweed, orange & yellow flowers all summer. Attracts Monarch Butterflies. 50250 $6.00

A. CURASSAVICA ‘SILKY GOLD’ - Golden yellow butterfly flowers. 50252 $6.00

BARLERIA CRESTATA, Acanthaceae,- Selected blue form. 35°F. 50305 $6.50

BARLERIA CRISTATA ‘ALBA’ - Philippine Violet, white flowers. 35°F. 50301 $6.00

BARLERIA CRISTATA ‘VARIEGATA’ - blue flowers. 35°F. 50302 $6.00

BARLERIA MICANS - Small shrub with spikes of golden yellow flowers. 35°F. 50304 $6.00

BLAKEA GRACILLIS, Melastomataceae, Costa Rica - Large waxy white fragrant flowers flushed light pink, compact, dark green leathery leaves. 30°F. 50250 $7.50

BREYNIA DISTICHA ‘MINIMA’, “Miniature Snowbush”, Euphorbiaceae -Tiny round leaves splotched white, shaded pink, miniature shrub. Bonsai subject. 50270 $6.50

BRILLIANTAISIA NITENS, Acanthaceae, W. Africa - Large leaves with spikes of blue flowers, part shade. 50305 $7.50

BRUGMANSIA, (Datura) “Angel’s Trumpet”, Solanaceae (Central and South America). The showy “Angel’s Trumpets” are subtropical evergreen shrubs with huge pendant trumpet shaped flowers, and are placed in the genus Brugmansia (as opposed to Datura, which includes the perennial “Jimson Weed”).
Long cultivated by South American natives, Brugmansias are fast growing plants that need a large space and a large container. Many cultivated species and hybrids grow at high elevations in the Andes, so (like fuchsias) resent warm nighttime temperatures.
For our catalog listings, however, we have chosen cultivars which grow well in warm temperatures. These are among the most colorful and largest flowered plants in our collection, with flowers up to 6" x 15" in white, yellow, orange, apricot and pink that are powerfully fragrant beginning at dusk and cover the plant in cycles throughout the year.
Outdoors, frost will damage their leaves, but the plants will recover from 25° F. and regrow quickly. Hard pruning to control size and shape is recommended and will bring a flush of new growth and heavy bloom on well-fertilized plants.

B. ‘BETTY MARSHALL’ “Compact Angel’s Trumpet” - An unusually compact and floriferous selection bearing single white flowers with spicy-sweet perfume. We have counted over 50 flowers at once on a 4 ft. plant. Possibly a B. suaveolens hybrid. 50342 $6.50

B. x CANDIDA ‘DOUBLE WHITE’ “Double Angel’s Trumpet’ - The only double flowered brugmansia, with large velvety leaves and pendant hose-in-hose double with a sweet musky scent. 50344 $6.50

B. 'CHARLES GRIMALDI’(Schwarz)“Golden Angel’s Trumpet” - An exceptional California hybrid with enormous 15" yellow-orange flowers and strongly recurved petal tips. This hybrid combines the orange flowers of B. ‘Dr. Seuss’ with the warm temperature vigor of B. ‘Frosty Pink’. This outstanding year-round performer is the first hybrid of this color that flowers well in warm temperatures. Wonderful intense fragrance. 50345 $6.50

B. ‘CYPRESS GARDENS’ – New. Huge pendant trumpet shaped white flowers with upturned edges in abundance. 50347 $7.50

B. ‘DR. SEUSS’ - Huge fragrant golden orange flowers in great profusion. A vigorous grower producing a tremendous show of flowers repeatedly throughout the season. 50350 $6.50

(X) ‘FANTASMA’ - NEW. Huge white fragrant flowers split into fantastic ribbons. 50348 $7.50

B. ‘JEAN PASKO’ - Giant golden yellow fragrant flowers with dark edge. Distinctive new cultivar collected in Ecuador. 50357 $6.50

B. x INSIGNIS ‘FROSTY PINK’ “Pink Angel’s Trumpet” (Brazil) - Large salmon-pink flowers with a strong sweet scent plus a vigorous growth habit make this our best pink. Flaring, nodding flowers age to a darker pink and are displayed against large dark green leaves. 50348 $6.50

B. INSIGNIS ‘ORANGE’ “Orange Angels Trumpet” - Very large fragrant flaring light orange flowers produced throughout the season. 50349 $6.50

B. ‘PEACHES & CREAM’ – NEW. Green and white variegated leaves, large fragrant pink flowers. 50351 $8.00

B. SANGUINEA ‘INCA QUEEN’, “Red Angel’s Trumpet” (Andes Mts., Colombia to Chile) - This is a vigorous selection of an unusual montane species that resents warm temperatures and thrives along cool California coastal areas. Narrow orange-red trumpets with yellow veins and a yellow throat and smaller, lobed leaves set it apart from the hybrids. 50355 $8.00

B. SANGUINEA ‘YELLOW QUEEN’ - Bright yellow trumpet flowers adorn this cool growing Andean species. Soft dark green foliage. 50356 $9.50

B. SUAVEOLENS ‘JAMAICA YELLOW’ “Yellow Angel’s Trumpet” - Beautiful lemon yellow flowers with a spicy-sweet fragrance, compact. Very free flowering. 50360 $6.50

B. SUAVEOLENS ‘VARIEGATA’, “Variegated Angels Trumpet” - New. Leaves variegated cream and dusky green. Large fragrant white flowers. 50346 $8.00

B. ‘SUNRAY’ – NEW. Free blooming bright yellow flaring flowers with intense fragrance. 50352 $7.50

B. VERSICOLOR “Apricot Angel’s Trumpet”, Guayaquil Basin, Ecuador - The typical form of this large flowered species, with sweetly fragrant pendant flowers, aging from white to apricot-peach. Both this and following pink form grow well in warm temperatures and low elevations. 50365 $6.50

B. VERSICOLOR ‘ECUADOR PINK’ “Pink Angel’s Trumpet”, So. Ecuador - A rarer pink form of the species, with large pendant flowers aging from white to pastel and medium pink, darker in warmer temperatures. 50366 $6.50

B. VULCANICA - New. Large pink flowers with deeper pink stripes. Cool growing Sanguinea type, dark green foliage. Will not tolerate temperatures above 90°F. 50358 $10.00

BRUGMANSIA COLLECTION - 3 different, our choice: $15.95

BRUNFELSIA AMERICANA “Lady of the Night’, Solanaceae - Wonderfully fragrant large creamy white flowers with a long tube. Light green leathery foliage. 50410 $7.50

BRUNFELSIA JAMAICENSIS - Similar to above with larger very fragrant long, wavy creamy white flowers. 50411 $7.50

BRUNSFELSIA PAUCIFLORA ‘FLORIBUNDA COMPACTA’ (B. eximia) - Clusters of purple to white flowers. 50413 $6.50

BRUNSFELSIA PAUCIFLORA ‘MACRANTHA’ (B.‘Purple Robe’) -Spectacular 4” royal purple flowers changing to lavender purple. Luxuriant 6” deep glossy green foliage. Long blooming season. 50415 $10.00

BUDDLEJA ASIATICA (W) “Fragrant Butterfly Bush”, Loganiaceae, South and East Asia - Of the many fine buddlejas in cultivation this one is unique for the intensely sweet freesia-like fragrance of its long spikes of white flowers in winter and spring. Outdoors, a shrub in full bloom can perfume a large area. Indoors, pruning will restrict its size, but do not prune after late fall. Silver-gray willowy leaves. Hardy to 25°F. 50550 $6.00

BUDDLEJA GLOBOSA ‘Orange Ball Tree’ – NEW. Argentina. Dense, rounded clusters of fragrant yellow-orange flowers in early summer. Dark green, densely veined leaves. 50560 $7.00

BUDDLEJA ‘GOLDEN GLOW’ - Dense clusters of fragrant golden yellow flowers. The only Buddleja we know of this color. 50553 $6.50

BUDDLEJA INDICA (Nicodemia diversifolia) (B) ‘Indoor Oak’ from Madagascar. – NEW. Uncommon foliage house plant with dark green oak shaped leaves. Pinch new growth to insure dense habit. Best in part shade. 50561 $6.50

BUDDLEJA LINDLEYANA , ‘Lindley’s Butterfly Bush’, China - NEW. Small shrub with cascading branches of purple flower spikes. A 2001 “Florida Plants of the Year” winner. 50562 $7.00

BUDDLEJA MADAGASCARENSIS -Spikes of Fragrant yellow-orange flowers fall through spring. White backed narrow leaves. 25°F. 50556 $6.00

BUDDLEJA “HARLEQUIN’ - New. Foliage is strikingly variegated creamy white and green. Spires of deep purple fragrant flowers all season. 50554 $6.50

BUDDLEJA ‘LOCHINCH’ - Racemes of fragrant lilac-blue flowers with deep violet eye throughout the season. Beautiful small silvery foliage. Very compact, hardy. 50551 $6.00

BUDDLEJA HYBRIDS:

B. ‘BLACK KNIGHT’ 50551 $6.00 B. ‘LAVENDER PINK’ 50552 $6.00
B. ‘MAGENTA’ 50557 $6.00 B. ‘PETITE PURPLE’ 50558 $6.00
B. ‘ROYAL RED’ 50555 $6.00 B. ‘WHITE’ 50559 $6.00

BUDDLEJA COLLECTION: 3 for $14.95

CALATHEA RUFIBARBA, ‘COMPACT’ - Fuzzy lanciolate dark green leaves, red reverse. Dense spikes of golden yellow flowers with purple bracts. 80012 $7.50

CALLIANDRA EMARGINATA ‘MINIMA’ “Miniature Powder Puff”, Leguminosae - showy red powderpuff blooms produced most of the year. Compact grower, suitable for bonsai or small container. 50401 $7.50

CALLIANDRA SURINAMENSIS ‘Pink Tassle Tree’ – NEW. Elegant shrub with ferny leaves on arching shrub to 10 ft. White stamens tipped with pink form small tassles that bloom most of the year. Tender. 50402 $7.50

CANTUA BUXIFOLIA ‘HOT PANTS’, “Sacred flower of the Incas” - Rose-crimson flaring tubular flowers, shrub, small leaves, prefers cool climate. 50710 $6.00
CARICA ‘BABACO’, Caricaceae - Babaco is the native Ecuadorian name for this seedless, self-fertile Mountain Papaya which accepts cool temperatures. Easily maintained in a 5-gallon container, it is at home in mild climates or in a greenhouse.Large 6”—8” oblong fruits are soft, yellow and fragrant when fully ripe. Basic cultural requirements are bright sun, regular feeding and some dryness between watering, especially during cooler temperatures. Cut back after fruiting to promote new growth. Attractive tropical looking leaves. Hardy to 30°F. 50465 $15.00
CARISSA MACROCARPA ‘HUMPHREYI VARIEGATA’ “Variegated Dwarf Natal Plum”, Apocynaceae - Small glossy leaves beautifully variegated cream and light green, very full, compact habit, perfect for bonsai. Fragrant white flowers. 50405 $6.50

CASSIA - See SENNA
CENTRADENIA FLORIBUNDA (B,D) Melastomataceae, Guatemala - An almost continuous display of 1/2" pale orchid flowers and tiny slender dark green glossy foliage make this a beautiful and easy container plant, to 12" tall. 50720 $6.50

CENTRADENIA GRANDIFOLIA – Larger showy rose pink flowers in abundance, small dark green leaves, trailing. 50722 $6.00

CESTRUM “Jessamine”, Solanaceae, Tropical America. Popular and colorful shrubby flower plants with tropical looking foliage and showy clusters of tubular flowers and berries in cycles throughout the year. Some varieties are grown especially for their intense nighttime flower fragrance. All are excellent and fast growing garden plants in mild climates, or in containers. Listed below are selections with white, yellow, pink, purple or red flowers. Hardy to 25° F.

CESTRUM AURANTIACUM “Golden Cestrum”, Guatemala - Brilliant show of clusters of golden yellow flowers with delightful evening citrus fragrance. Attractive white berries. Upright growth, bright green 4" oval leaves. 50781 $6.00

CESTRUM ELEGANS (C. purpureum) “Red Cestrum”, Mexico - Lovely Rosy-red flowers in clusters on arching branches, deep green 4" narrow leaves. Satiny red berries. 50785 $6.00

CESTRUM ‘AFRICAN DAWN’ (C. newellii) (Hammer) - Very showy with larger deep crimson red flower clusters, red berries. 50787 $6.00

CESTRUM ELEGANS ‘SMITHII’ “Pink Cestrum” - Similar to the species, but with beautiful rose-pink tubular flowers. 50786 $6.00

CESTRUM ‘GOLDSPIRE’ - This beautiful summer flowering shrub combines the golden yellow flowers of C. aurantiacum with the wonderful fragrance of C. nocturnum. 50790 $6.00

CESTRUM ‘MOON GLOW’ (Kartuz) - New hybrid between C. parqui and C. aurantiacum, with clusters of lemon yellow flowers all year with a wonderful evening fragrance. Dark green foliage. Ornamental black berries. 50783 $6.00

CESTRUM NOCTURNUM “Night Blooming Jessamine”, West Indies - One of the most famous, and perhaps the most fragrant plant in the world. Clusters of creamy white flowers with a nighttime fragrance that is powerfully sweet. Depending on the temperature, this fragrance can be apparent more than 50' from the plant, and is strongest on a warm night. Bright green leaves 6" long, white berries. 50793 $6.00

CESTRUM PARQUI “Willow leaved Jessamine”, Southern So. America. Although just as fragrant, this species is quite distinct from C. nocturnum. Smaller, narrower leaves, greenish white flowers and violet-brown berries are distinctive, and the nighttime scent is somewhat more aromatic and less sweet, depending on the temperature. 50795 $6.00

CESTRUM SP. ‘COMPACT PURPLE’ - New. Tubular purple colored flowers on this compact shrub. 50796 $6.50

CHORIZEMA CORDATUM, “Australian Flame Pea”, Leguminosae - Brightly colored orange-red and fuchsia-pink flowers in spring. Dark green heart shaped leaves closely set on upright branches of this cool growing small shrub. 25°F. 50408 $6.00

CLERODENDRUM, Verbenaceae. A large group of shrubby and sometimes climbing plants mostly native to the Old World tropics. Includes the “Bleeding Heart Vine” (C. Thomsoniae) which is listed in our Flowering Vines section.

CLERODENDRUM BUNGEI, “Cashmere Bouquet”, China - Strongly fragrant corymbs of rosy red flowers, large leaves adorn this shrub. 25°F. 50903 $6.00

CLERODENDRUM PHILIPPINUM (C. fragrans var. pleniflorum) - Double light pink flowers in full clusters; plant and flowers somewhat resemble the florists’ hydrangea. Prized for the sweet fragrance of its flowers. 25° F. 50900 $6.00

CLERODENDRUM QUADRILOCULARE - Globular clusters of starry white flowers in winter and spring. Dark maroon backed foliage. 50920 $7.50

CLERODENDRUM SPECIOSISSIMUM, Java, ceylon - Large upright panicles of fiery scarlet flowers, broad dark green leaves. Very showy. 35°F. 50915 $6.00

CLERODENDRUM UGANDENSE “Butterfly Flower”, Tropical Africa - Beautiful clusters of brilliant blue butterfly-shaped flowers with long curving stamens. Prized by collectors as one of the finest blue flowered subtropical plants. 25° F. 50910 $6.00

For other Clerodendrums, see VINES.

CLIVIA MINIATA, “Kafir Lily”, Amarillydaceae, So. Africa - Clusters of deep orange trumpet shaped flowers in spring. Dark green strap-like leaves, evergreen. Grow in shade, cool greenhouse or conservatory in winter, outdoors all year in frost free locations. We offer large flowering sized plants. 50425 $15.00

CLUSIA GUTTIFERA ‘Small Leaved Clusia’, Guttiferae, Caribbean – NEW. Small leathery, pear shaped leaves on compact , rounded shrub. More popular than Clusia major for landscape use in warm climates. Tender. 50501 $7.50

CLUSIA MAJOR (C. ROSEA) ‘Autograph Tree’, Caribbean – NEW. Thick leathery 8 inch leaves on rounded tree. White or pink camellia-like flowers. Scratch your autograph on a young leaf and watch it grow. 50502 $7.50

FANCY COLEUS HYBRIDS

COLEUS HYBRIDS - $5.00 each, 3 for $12.95

CRINUM MOOREI ‘MEDIO PICTA’, Amaryllidaceae, So. Africa - NEW. Green and pale Yellow striped variegation on the wavy strap-shaped leaves. Pale pink trumpet-like flowers. 51201 $10.00
DELOSTOMA ROSEUM, Bignoniaceae - Andean shrub with large pink trumpet flowers.
51301 $9.50

DEPPPEA SPLENDENS, Chiapas, Mexico – NEW. Pendant clusters of large tubular golden yellow flowers extending below dusky rose bracts. Rare. Possibly extinct in the wild. 51302 $10.00
DICHORISANDRA THYRSIFLORA, “Blue Ginger”, Commelinaceae, Brazil - Terminal clusters of intense cobalt blue flowers. Upright habit similar to some members of the ginger family give this famous tropical plant its common name. Foliage is silvery green, spirally arranged on 3 ft. stems. 30°F. 51400 $6.00

DURANTA, “Sky Flower”, Verbenaceae, New World tropics and subtropics. Our listings are all cultivars of the shrubby D. erecta. 25° F. All durantas are evergreen.

DURANTA ‘ALBA’ - This white flowered form of the species is predominantly summer flowering with clusters of 1/2" honey scented flowers followed by showy clusters of 1/2" yellow berries. Shiny green leaves to 3" long. 51445 $6.00

DURANTA ‘GOLD’ - Compact shrub with small leaves entirely golden yellow. Clusters of lavender-blue flowers. 51452 $6.00

DURANTA ‘GOLDEN EDGE’ – NEW. Shiny green leaves with bright golden edges. Truly a distinctive cultivar with sprays of purple flowers, golden berries.– 51453 $6.00

DURANTA ‘GREEN & GOLD’ - Beautiful compact shrub with small yellow-green foliage bordered deep green. Lavender-blue flowers. 51451 $6.00

DURANTA ‘SARASOTA’ - This excellent selection was chosen for compact growth and superior flowering habit. Blooms throughout the year with racemes of rich lavender blue flowers with a sweet, delicate scent. Clusters of ornamental golden yellow berries. 51448 $6.00

DURANTA ‘SNOW FLURRY’ - A very rare and sought after foliage plant with small fringed leaves variegated white and green. Slow, compact growth. Excellent bonsai plant. Lavender blue flowers. Part shade recommended. 51449 $7.50

DURANTA ‘VARIEGATA’ “Variegated Sky Flower” - Small leaves splashed white and green, compact shrub. Lavender-blue flowers. 51450 $6.00

ECHIUM CANDICANS (E. fatuosum), “Pride of Madeira” - Spikes of blue flowers, whorls of narrow silvery leaves. 51590 $6.50

ERANTHEMUM PULCHELLUM, Acanthaceae - Terminal clusters of electric blue flowers in winter, dark green foliage. 51500 $6.50

ERANTHEMUM WATTII, India - NEW. Similar to E. pulchellum but with a deeper purple flower. Prefers a rich soil, semi-shade and frost protection. Colorful greenhouseplant. 51501 $6.50

EREMOPHILA MACULATA, Australia - Dangling pink flowers, tiny, closely set leaves, branching. spreading shrub. 51640 $6.50

EREMOPHILA MACULATA ‘AUREA’ - Bright yellow flowers. 51641 $7.00

EUPHORBIA COTINIFOLIA , Euphorbiaceae, Mexico to So. America -Tall shrub or small tree with glowing copper-red leaves. Be careful of irritating sap! 51701 $6.00

EXCOECARIA COCHINCHINENSIS ‘Chinese Croton’, Euphorbiaceae - Glossy leaves, deep red reverse.Ideal hanging basket plant. Careful, irritating sap! 51647 $6.00

FICUS, “Ornamental Fig”, Moraceae, mostly Old World Tropics. Widely used as decorative indoor ornamentals or as trees or shrubs in subtropical and tropical areas. 28°F.

FICUS DELTOIDEA (F. diversifolia) “Mistletoe Fig” - Small delta shaped deep green leaves, ornamental yellowish fruit. Excellent bonsai subject. 51441 $6.00

FICUS SUBULATA (F. salicifolia) - Narrow, dark evergreen glossy leaves, compact, upright. Great for bonsai. 51444 $6.00

FICUS RUBIGINOSA ‘VARIEGATA’ - Ornamental shrub or tree with leathery oval leaves variegated creamy white. 51445 $7.50

FICUS ‘MALAY GOLD’ “Variegated Dwarf Fig” - Beautiful 2—3" variegated triangular leaves and a dwarf, compact habit distinguish this interesting houseplant. Young leaves are broadly edged golden yellow and patterned in shades of dark green and gray green. Older leaves are patterned light and dark green, with no two leaves exactly alike. Recommended for bonsai. 51442 $6.50

FUCHSIA SPECIES

FUCHSIA ARBORESCENS ‘Tree Fuchsia’, Onagraceae, Mexico - Open shrub or small tree with narrow, elliptic deep green leaves and large clusters of rose-purple tubular flowers. 51553 $6.00

FUCHSIA BOLIVIANA , So. American Andes - Frost-tender shrub with soft grey-green leaves and red veins, pendent clusters of long-tubed scarlet flowers. 51554 $6.00

FUCHSIA BOLIVIANA ‘ALBA’ - Same as above, except scarlet sepals and long white corolla. 51555 $6.00

FUCHSIA FULGENS, Mexico - Upright shrub with ovate leaves, drooping clusters of slender scarlet flowers with green-tipped sepals. 51556 $6.00

FUCHSIA ‘GARTENMEISTER BOHNSTEDT’ - Honeysuckle Fuchsia. Clusters of red flowers, loved by hummingbirds. 51565 $5.00

GARDENIA AUGUSTA ‘AIMEE YOSHIDA’ (G. Jasminoides) Rubiaceae - This double flowered gardenia is said to be the finest and largest flowered of all. Powerfully fragrant flowers of excellent form, handsome glossy green foliage. 15° F. 51570 $6.50

GARDENIA AUGUSTA ‘MIAMI SUPREME’ - Flowers fully double and fragrant, as large as the preceding cultivar. Excellent foliage and compact growth. 15°F. 51572 $6.50

GARDENIA AUGUSTA ‘WHITE GEM’ - Dwarf gardenia with large highly fragrant single white flowers. Very dwarf, compact. Ideal for containers. Hardy to Zone 8. 51571 $6.50

GARDENIA THUNBERGIA, SE Africa - Magnificent shrub with glossy dark green leaves and very large waxy white pinwheel flowers with wonderful sweet fragrance. 51573 $6.50

GINGER, Zingiberaceae. Tropical and subtropical plant family with ornamental leaves and flowers much admired throughout the world.

ALPINIA FORMOSANA - White pinstripe leaves. Shell ginger-like flowers. 50182 $10.00

ALPINIA PURPURATA (H) “Red Ginger”, East Indies - One of the showiest of all tropical flowers, the red ginger is a true tropical and thrives in hot, humid conditions. Its bloom is formed by an upright head of rich, rosy crimson bracts, an unforgettable sight. Tropical. 50°F. 50180 $6.50

ALPINIA, PINK FORM - Similar to above, with bright pink flowers. 50181 $6.50

BURBIDGEA SCHEIZOCHEILA, “Golden Brush”, Borneo - This beautiful dwarf ginger is crowned with golden orange flowers on a small plant with velvety deep green oval leaves. 45°F. 51020 $15.00

COSTUS AMAZONICUS ‘VARIEGATUS’ - Yellow and red flowers. White and green striped foliage. 51016 $10.00

COSTUS BARBATUS - Large showy terminal cones of red bracts with yellow flowers. Smooth velvety green leaves, Large, tall, tropical, easy. Hardy to 32°F. 51015 $10.00

COSTUS CUSPIDATUS (C. igneus) “Fiery Costus”, Brazil - Very large bright orange crepe-paper flowers, tapered deep green leaves, dwarf, compact, striking. 51013 $7.50

COSTUS CURVIBRACTEATUS - Similar to C. barbatus, but much dwarfer, under 2 ft.. Showy terminal cones of orange-red bracts, with red tipped orange flowers. 32°F. 51017 $10.00

COSTUS LAEVIS - Green leaves, reddish reverse, red flowers. 51014 $10.00

COSTUS MALORTIEANUS - Beautiful broad velvety emerald green leaves. Bright yellow flowers with red stripes. 51017 $10.00

COSTUS SPECIOSUS ‘VARIEGATUS’ - Variegated crepe ginger. Red cones with white flowers. White and green striped foliage. 51019 $10.00

HEDYCHIUM GREENEI, “Fire Ginger”, India. - Terminal clusters of fiery red flowers, dark bronzy foliage. 28°F. 51881 $7.50

MONOCOSTUS UNIFLORUS (M. ulei) - Smooth dark green leaves arranged in spiral on 1 ft. stems. Very large yellow showy crepe paper-like flowers. Dwarf, compact. 52210 $7.50

GMELINA PHILIPPENSIS “Parrot’s Beak’, Verbenaceae, India, Philppines - Tropical shrub with hop-like pendulous racemes of yellow flowers. Makes a beautiful espalier, patio tree or topiary in full sun. 51775 $15.00

HAEMANTHUS ALBIFLOS, Amaryllidacea – Yellow tipped white powderpuff blooms, dark green short strap-like leaves, characterize this South African bulbous plant. 51105 $7.50

HIBISCUS ACETOSELA, Malvaceae - Red leaves, rose flowers. Hibiscus tea is made from this plant. 51616 $6.00

HIBISCUS ARNOTTIANUS - “Native Hawaiian White Hibiscus” - large fragrant flowers with prominent red stamens have narrow white petals. 51656 $7.50

HIBISCUS ARNOTTIANUS ‘PURITY’ - Silky white 4" flowers with broad, overlapping petals, red stamens are fragrant (a rare quality in hibiscus) and freely produced. Demand for this plant often exceeds supply. 51655 $15.00

HIBISCUS ‘COOPERI’ - Showy variegated foliage splashed white and pink with shades of green. Dwarf, single red flowers. 51676 $6.00

HIBISCUS ELATUS VARIEGATUS (H. tillaceus?) ‘Cuban Mahoe’, Malvaceae, Caribbean – NEW. Striking broad multicolored leaves of red, pink, white and green. Tropical 51679 $7.50

HIBISCUS ‘GENERAL CORTEGES’ Foliage fantastically variegated creamy gold and deep green. Very large red flowers. 51678 $10.00

HIBISCUS ‘HUMMEL’S FANTASY’ – Similar to H. ‘Cooperi’ but foliage more variegated. 51677 $6.00

HIBISCUS SCHIZOPETALUS “Fringed Hibiscus”, Tropical East Africa - Very ornate fringed double flowers streaked with pink and red hang from arching branches like little chandeliers. Blooms best with heat and humidity. Often grown as a hanging basket plant or trained as a standard. A most unusual hibiscus. 51740 $6.00

HIBISCUS ‘WATERFALL’ (‘Albo-lacinatus’ ) - Soft pink windmill flowers with twisted petals and long deep pink staminal column. Prolific bloomer. Arching stems. 51658 $6.00

HOFFMANNIA ‘FANTASIA’, Rubiaceae - Beautiful tropical foliage plant with pleated coppery leaves. Clusters of small rosy pink flowers in leaf axils. 51772 $10.00

HOFFMANNIA GHISBREGHTII ‘STRAWBERRY SPLASH’ - Fantastic satiny pleated leaves splashed pink, white, and various shades of green. 51775 $12.50

HOLMSKIOLDIA SANGUINEA ‘RED’ “Mandarin’s Hat”, Verbenaceae, Himalayas - Deep red bracts and tubular flowers give the unmistakable appearance of tiny, wide-brimmed Chinese style hats, and have made this a popular everblooming shrub in the tropics. 32°F. 51780 $6.00

HOLMSKIOLDIA ‘COPPER’ - Bracts are coppery red on this variety. 51782 $6.00

HOLMSKIOLDIA ‘AUREA’ “Yellow Mandarin’s Hat” - Striking chartreuse yellow form that blooms very freely throughout the year. 51781 $6.00

HOLMSKIOLDIA TETTENSIS - Small shrub with showy rosy pink bracts, blue flowers, small scalloped leaves. 51782 $7.50

IMPATIENS

IMPATIENS AURICOMA (I. comorense), Balsaminaceae - Bright butter-yellow balsam shaped flowers with red striped throat. Light green tapered leaves, succulent stems. Easy to grow, always in bloom. 51812 $5.00

IMPATIENS ‘AFRICAN QUEEN’ (I. Niamniamensis) - Clusters of ornately shaped orange-red and yellow 1" flowers are produced all year on dark brown succulent stems. With some pinching, a young plant assumes the look of an odd miniature tree a foot tall. 51810 $5.00

IMPATIENS ‘AFRICAN KING’ -Large l-1/4" cornucopia shaped flowers of deep crimson are constantly produced in many-flowered clusters among showy dark quilted leaves. Succulent, dwarf habit and free flowering. 51845 $5.00

IMPATIENS HIANS - NEW. Large unusually shaped red and green flowers with a broad green tail tipped red. 51814 $7.50

IMPATIENS IRVINGII - NEW. Large shocking pink flowers, dark green foliage. 51815 $7.50

IMPATIENS REPENS (B,D) “Trailing Impatiens”, India and Ceylon - A beautiful species with succulent creeping red stems, tiny leaves and 1-1/2" bright yellow balsam shaped flowers. Good for baskets and as a ground cover. 51840 $5.00

IMPATIENS SODENII (I. oliveri) - Large pale lilac flowers. Whorls of dark green oblanceolate leaves, sturdy grower. 28°F. 51813 $5.00

MINATURE HAWAIIAN IMPATIENS

BICOLOR (magenta and white) – 51849
ORANGE - 51850
PURPLE - 51851
RED - 51852
WHITE - 51853
Miniature Hawaiian Impatiens - $5.00 each, 3 for $12.95

VARIEGATED IMPATIENS (NEW) (IMPATIENS WALLERIANA VARIEGATA)

I. ‘DEAMSICLE’ – Green leaves with golden edge. Bicolor flowers salmon pink with white eye. 51854

I. ‘KINGWOOD’ – Marbled gray and green leaves with white edge. Bicolor bright red flowers with white star in center. 51855

I. ‘OPAL TREASURE’ – Leaves golden lime with green edge. Large lilac flowers. 51856

I. ‘PEACHES & CREAM’ - Single bright red flowers with pink and rose variegated leaves. 51858

I. ‘ROBERT BURNS’ – Gray and green foliage with white margin, purple flowers. 51859

I. ‘SNOWFIRE’ - Large glowing orange-red flowers with light green leaves splashed white. Compact , dwarf growth. 51860

I. ‘SULTANII VARIEGATA’ – Deep pink flowers with variegated green and white leaves. Tall grower. 51857

I. ‘TEXAS GOLD’ – - Large glowing orange-red flowers with light green leaves splashed white. Compact , dwarf growth. 51861

Variegated Impatiens - $5.00 each, 3 for $12.95

IOCHROMA, Solanaceae, Tropical So. America. Relatives of the “Angel’s Trumpets” (Brugmansia), Iochromas are more refined with smaller leaves and brightly colored 3" tubular flowers that flare 1/2" to 1" wide at the tips, and come in large, densely flowered clusters.

IOCHROMA CYANEUM ‘INDIGO’ “Violet Iochroma” - Large clusters of rich deep violet flowers are especially striking. Flowers produced continuously. 51852 $6.00

IOCHROMA CYANEUM ‘ROYAL BLUE’, “Royal Blue Iochroma” - Bright deep blue flowers in extra large, full clusters. Always in bloom. 51855 $6.00

IOCHROMA CYANEUM ‘SKY KING’, “Sky Blue Iochroma” - Beautiful sky blue flowers in clusters. 51857 $6.00

IOCHROMA CYANEUM ‘WINE RED’, “Crimson Iochroma” - New. Clusters of deep crimson flowers all season. 51859 $6.00

IOCHROMA FUCHSIOIDES, “Scarlet Iochroma” - A beautiful and rare species with fiery red flowers in clusters and glossy green leaves. Lower growing, spreading habit. 51860 $6.00

IOCHROMA GRANDIFLORA “Large Flowered Iochroma” - Another beautiful species, with bright blue flowers, 3" long, flaring to 1" wide—the largest flowered of this group. Good container plant, compact habit. 51862 $7.50

IPOMOEA BATATA ‘ACE OF SPADES’ Convolvulaceae , (B) - NEW. Darker broad heart shaped leaves of deep purple. 52313 $6.00

IPOMOEA BATATAS ‘BLACKIE’ (B) - Dark purple leaves. Colorful foliage plants for hanging baskets or bedding , sun or shade. 52310 $5.00

I. BATATAS ‘IVORY TOWER’ (B) - Variegated green and white leaves. 52313 $5.00

I. BATATAS ‘MARGARITA’ (B) - Lime green leaves, trailing. 52311 $5.00

I. BATATAS ‘PINK FROST’ (B) - Leaves variegated pink and frosty green. 52312 $6.00

IPOMEA CARNEA ssp. FISTULOSA, “Bush Morning Glory” Pink flowers all season on this small upright shrub. 52313 $7.50

See VINES for other Ipomoeas.

JATROPHA INTEGERRIMA (J. hastata), Euphorbiaceae, Cuba - Clusters of scarlet red flowers all year. Variously shaped dark green leaves. Dwarf, spreading habit. 28°F. 51885 $6.00

JUSTICIA AUREA, “Golden Plume Flower”, Acanthaceae - Medium shrub with extraordinary foot-long terminal spikes of golden yellow flowers. 51887 $5.50

JUSTICIA BETONICA “White Shrimp Plant”, - Bushy shrub, upright white bracts with green netting. White flowers turn pink with age. 51886 $5.50

JUSTICIA BRANDEGEANA ‘VARIEGATA’ (Beloperone guttata ‘Variegata’) “Variegated Shrimp Plant”, (Mexico) - This special form of the popular “Shrimp Plant” has leaves splashed creamy white, bronzy orange floral bracts, and tubular white flowers. 51893 $5.50

JUSTICIA BRANDEGEANA ‘MUTANT’ - Erect spikes of deep burnished red bracts with deep pink lipped flowers. 51889 $5.50

JUSTICIA BRANDEGEANA ‘YELLOW QUEEN’ “Yellow Shrimp Plant” - This popular selection has chartreuse-yellow bracts and white flowers. 51894 $5.50

JUSTICIA SP. ‘PINK PARFAIT’ - Very showy bright pink flowers, elliptic glossy green leaves with metallic sheen. 51890 $6.50

JUSTICIA CARNEA ‘PINK PLUME FLOWER’ - Dense shrub with showy terminal spikes of pink flowers. 51897 $5.50

JUSTICIA CARNEA ‘RADIANT’ - Similar to above with striking salmon-rose pink flowers., Deep green, red backed foliage. 51898 $6.50

JUSTICIA CARNEA ‘ALBA’ - Pure white form of above. 51899 $5.50

JUSTICIA ‘FRUIT SALAD’ (J.‘Rainbow’) - Red flowers with yellow bracts. Much showier than other shrimp plants. 51895 $5.50

JUSTICIA FULVICOMA - Crimson bracts with orange and scarlet flowers. Small leaves. 51896 $5.50

JUSTICIA ‘ORANGE PLUME’ –Large striking terminal clusters of brilliant golden orange flowers, glossy deep green foliage with reddish veins.. 51884 $7.50

JUSTICIA LEONARDI - Clusters of upright tubular orange flowers in abundance all year. Small felted leaves. 51886 $5.50

JUSTICIA RIZZINII - Yellow tipped orange flowers in great abundance during winter. Tiny leaves, cascading shrub. 51885 $5.50

JUSTICIA SERICEA ‘INCA QUEEN’ - Bright red lobelia-like flowers. Small leaves, stems covered with silky hairs. 51883 $6.00

LAURUS NOBILIS, “Sweet Bay” - The true laurel of antiquity. Wonderful ornamental ever-green shrub or small tree for containers or mild climate gardens, often clipped into fanciful shapes. The dark green aromatic leaves are prized for cooking. 52110 $6.00

LAVATERA THURINGIACA ‘WEMBDON VARIEGATED’ - Shrub with garish yellow and green leaves with bright pink flowers. 25°F. 52109 $7.50

LEONOTUS LEONURUS, Labiatae, “Lions Tail” - Clusters of showy orange flowers all season. 52010 $5.50

LEONOTUS LEONURUS ‘ALBA’ - White Lions tail 52011 $5.50

LYCIANTHES RANTONNETII ‘ROYAL ROBE’ (Solanum rantonnetii) - Very floriferous, over a long season, covered with 1" deep violet flowers. Small deep green oval leaves. Often trained into standards or espalier. Hardy to 28°F. 52010 $5.50

MACLEANIA INSIGNIS, Ericaceae, So. Mexico - Rare. Epiphytic shrub with long, slender shoots, woody tuberous base with age. Leaves are reddish, maturing to deep green. Profusion of red tubular flowers tipped white. Can be trained as semi-climber or espalier. Part shade, tolerates cool temps. 32°F. 60010 $12.00

MACLEANIA SCHLEMERIANA, Central, S. America - Rare. Epiphytic shrub with woody tuberous base. Clusters of red tubular flowers tipped bright green. Larger glossy leaves than M. insignis but similar cultural requirements. 32°F. 60012 $12.00

MALPIGHIA GLABRA ‘FAIRCHILD’ (F,D,B) - Tiny leaves and weeping compact habit make it an excellent plant for bonsai or small hanging basket. Frilly deep pink flowers in spring and summer followed by bright red edible berries. 28°F. 49706 $6.00

MALPIGHIA GLABRA ‘MANOA SWEET’, “Barbados Cherry”, “Vitamin C Plant”, Malpighiaceae - Berries produced by this shrubby hybrid are one of the best sources of vitamin C known, the source of “Acerola” vitamin C. Clusters of 1/2" pink fringed orchid-like flowers and dark green glossy leaves make it a fine ornamental as well. One of the best edibles for container culture. 52105 $7.50

MALVISCUS, members of the malvaceae family, related to hibiscus.

M.ARBOREUS, - Downy leaves, red flowers. 52150 $6.00

M. ARBOREUS MEXICANUS ‘ALBA’ - White flowers. 52151 $6.00

M. ARBOREUS MEXICANUS ‘RED’ - Showy red flowers. 52152 $6.00

M. ARBOREUS MEXICANUS ‘ROSEA’ - Pink flowers. 52153 $6.00

M. ARBOREUS MEXICANUS ‘BLUSH’ - Blush flowers. 52154 $6.00

MANIHOT ESCULENTA ‘VARIEGATA’, Euphorbiaceae, “Variegated Tapioca Plant” (Brazil) - Deeply lobed leaves are beautifully variegated yellow, bordered green. Striking container plant or small tree in mild, frost-free climates. Tropical. 52120 $12.50

MEDINILLA MAGNIFICA, “Showy Medinilla”, Melastomataceae, Philippine Is. - One of the showiest tropical shrubs in the world, with spectacular 18" hanging clusters of bright pink flowers and showy pink bracts. Large glossy dark green leaves, compact growth. 50°F. 52155 $15.00

MEDINILLA CUMMINGII (M. teysmannii) - Large pendant clusters of bright pink flowers followed by showy clusters of blue berries. Blooms spring through fall. Handsome leathery leaves on this shrubby plant. Hardy to 35°F. 52156 $10.00

MEGASKEPASMA ERYTHROCHLAMYS, “Brazilian Red Cloak”, Acanthaceae, Brazil - A magnificent herbaceous shrub with large ovate leaves and great erect heads of red bracts, white flowers in winter. 30°F. 52460 $7.50

MELASTOMA POLYANTHA (Tibouchina grandiflora) - Large rose pink flowers, dark green oval foliage. The only pink flowered form of this beautiful compact tropical shrub known to be hardy in So. Calif. 32° F. 66321 $6.50

MELIANTHUS MAJOR, “Honey Bush”, Melianthaceae,So. Africa - Prized for its luxuriant blue-gray serrated compound foliage. Deep crimson tubular flowers on terminal spikes. An imposing landscape plant. Evergreen in mild climates. 10°F. 52465 $7.50

MONOCHAETUM VULCANICUM, Melastomataceae - Clusters of many four-petaled deep pink flowers, small coppery leaves. Compact, free flowering. 32°F. 52166 $6.50

MONOLINA PRIMULAFOLIUS, Melastomataceae - Satiny oval leaves arise from basal caudex. Pink begonia-like flowers on tall red stems. Rare, unusual tropical epiphyte. Terrarium or warm greenhouse. 52157 $6.50

ODONTONEMA STRICTUM “Brazilian Firestick”, Acanthaceae - Bright red flower spikes. Glossy green leaves. Large shrub, part shade. 80025 $6.00

ODONTONEMA CALLISTACHYUM ‘Purple Firestick’, Acanthaceae, Mexico – NEW. Like O. strictum with purple flower spike. 80026 $6.00

OPHIOPOGON PLANISCAPUS ‘NIGRESCENS’, “Black Mondo Grass” Liliaceae.
80017 $6.00

ORTHOSIPHON ARISTATUS ‘CAT’S WHISKER’, Labiatae, Austrailia. - Spikes of white or lavender flowers with long anthers. 40°F. White: 52230, Lavender: 52231 $6.00

ORTHOSIPHON LABIATUS - Salvia-like lavender flowers. Africa. 52231 $6.00

OTACANTHUS CAERULEUS ‘AMAZON BLUE’, Scrophulariaceae, Brazil - Unsurpassed for blue flower color in winter or summer garden this compact shrublet covers itself with 1" snapdragon-like flowers of the brightest blue. A must for collectors of blue flowered plants. Hardy to 28° F. 61005 $5.50

PACHYSTACHYS COCCINEA, Acanthaceae, S. America - Large terminal clusters of brilliant red flowers, green bracts. Dark green elliptic leaves. Tropical, 50°F. 52310 $6.00

PACHYSTACHYS LUTEA - Candle-like terminal clusters of brilliant yellow bracts with white flowers. Tropical, 50°F. 52312 $6.00

PAVONIA xGLEDHILLII ‘ROSEA’ (P. multiflora) Malvaceae, Brazil - Showy long lasting feathery carmine red bracts held upright in candelabra fashion. Narrow dark green foliage. 32°F. 62140 $10.00

PISONIA UMBELLIFERA ‘VARIEGATA’ (P. brunoniana) Bird-Catcher Tree,
Nyctaginaceae, New Zealand – NEW. Beautiful variegation with various shades of white and green. Resembles a compact Ficus elastica. Small sweetly scented green flowers are followed by sticky seed pods which stick to birds, thus its common name. Makes nice indoor shrub if given bright light but no direct sunlight. Protect from frost. 62150 $15.00

PHILADELPHUS MEXICANUS “Mexican Mock Orange” - Spreading small leafed shrub with wonderfully fragrant creamy white flowers in fall. 25°F 62160 $6.00

PLECTRANTHUS CILLIATUS ‘KIRSTENBOSCH’ Labiatae, So. Africa - NEW. Shade plant that glows with 8 inch spikes of bright lavender flowers in fall. Leaves are attractive with purple undersides. Tolerates most soils, no disease or pest problems. Can be kept to 3 ft wide and 2 ft high. Great new perennial. 62201 $7.50

PLUMBAGO AURICULATA ‘ROYAL’ “Blue Cape Plumbago”, S. Africa - Clusters of sky blue flowers throughout the year, small leaves, scandent stems. 25°F. 62156 $5.50

PLUMBAGO AURICULATA ‘ALBA’ - Similar to above, pure white flowers. 62157 $5.50

PLUMBAGO INDICA ‘COCCINEA’ “Scarlet Plumbago”, S.E. Asia - A superior selection of this species, with 4" wavy dark green leaves, a compact growth habit, and 12" spikes of bright scarlet flowers which put on a real show for many months. Spectacular in bloom. 35° F. 62158 $6.50

POLYGALA MYRTIFOLIA ‘GRANDIFLORA’, “Sweet Pea Shrub’ - Magenta-purple and white fringed orchid-like flowers produced continuously on a shrubby plant with small blue-green leaves. 28°F. 52455 $6.00

PSEUDERANTHEMUM RETICULATUM ‘EL DORADO’, Aanthaceae - Narrow leaf form. Green leaves, yellow netting. Tropical, 50°F. 52461 $6.00

PSEUDERANTHEMUM LAXIFOLIA ‘AMETHYST STARS’ -Long lasting rosy purple flowers, small shrubby plant. 52462 $6.00

PSEUDERANTHEMUM SP. ‘LILAC SPEARS’ – We’re not sure of the identification of this NEW plant. It should make a wonderful conservatory plant or shade plant in the tropics. Small grower with glossy green leaves, blooms heavily in the fall and winter with showy sprays of lavender flowers. 52463 $7.50

PSEUDERANTHEMUM and GRAPTOPHYLLUM COLLECTION, 3 plants $14.95

REINWARDTIA INDICA, “Yellow Flax”, N. India, China - Showy 2" bright yellow poppy-like flowers during winter and spring when little else is in bloom in the garden or in pots. Hardy, to 25°F. 64002 $5.50

RONDELETIA ‘SPLENDENS’, “Panama Rose” - Terminal clusters of red flowers, very fragrant at night. Small leaves, compact. 64003 $5.50

RUELLIA COLORATA , Acanthaceae - Large impressive fiery red bracts with clusters of orange flowers. Dark green foliage. 40°F. 94112 $7.50

RUELLIA DEVOSIANA ‘AZURE’ (B,W) - Small foliage similar to R. makoyana with beautiful powder blue flowers. 64121 $5.50

RUELLIA ELEGANS (R. formosa) - Scarlet red flowers produced all year on tall stems. Sun or shade, easy. 28°F. 64122 $5.50

RUELLIA MACRANTHA, “Christmas Pride”, “Brazilian Rose” - Beautiful display of 3" rosy-pink trumpets throughout fall and winter, sometimes again in midsummer. Compact habit, bright green leaves. A striking container plant for Christmas, it deserves much wider use as a garden plant in California and other mild climates. 25° F. 64114 $6.00

RUELLIA MAKOYANA (B,W) “Trailing Velvet Plant”, Brazil - Brilliant reddish-purple 2" flowers are produced all year, heaviest from fall through spring. Beautiful 2" long leaves veined white above purple beneath. Spreading habit excellent for baskets. A popular favorite. 28°F. 64120 $5.50

RUSSELIA EQUISETIFORMIS (B) “Fountain Plant”, Scrophulariaceae, Mexico - A popular and colorful plant, with many scarlet red 1" tubular flowers displayed throughout the year on bright green, rush-like, leafless stems. Fountain shaped cascading growth makes a beautiful hanging basket. Attracts hummingbirds. Hardy to 25° F. 64204 $5.50

RUSSELIA EQUISETIFORMIS ‘YELLOW GOLD’ - Variety with yellow flowers. 64205 $5.50

RUSSELIA SARMENTOSA - Clusters of small crimson flowers, tiny leaves, small shrub. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds. 64206 $5.50

xRUTTYRUSPOLIA ‘PHYLLIS VAN HEERDEN’ - Clusters of star shaped dusky rose flowers all summer. Compact shrub with small pointed leaves. 28°F. 64230 $7.50

RUTTYA FRUTICOSA ‘ORANGE DRAGON’, Acanthaceae, E. tropical Africa - Clusters of unusual two lipped bright orange flowers with glossy black centers throughout the year. 28°F. 64255 $6.00

RUTTYA FRUTICOSA ‘YELLOW DRAGON’ - Clusters of striking bright yellow flowers with glossy black centers all year. 64258 $6.00

SANCHEZIA SPECIOSA (S. nobilis), Acanthaceae, Select Compact form - Glossy green leaves with bright yellow netting. Yellow tubular flowers with red bracts. 35°F. 54265 $7.50

SANCHEZIA SPECIOSA, Tall Form -Great for tropical background planting. 54266 $7.50

SENNA BICAPSULARIS ‘BUTTER CRÈME’ (Cassia bicapsualris), Leguminosae- NEW. Evergreen rounded shrub is covered in fall with pale creamy yellow pea-shaped blossoms. Grows to about 15 ft. 54301 $6.50

SENNA BICAPSULARIS ‘CALIFORNIA GOLD’ - Same as above but flowers are a bright lemon-yellow. 54302 $6.50

SIDA FALLAX ‘KANEOHE GOLD’ “Golden Ilima”, Malvaceae, Hawaii - Charming dwarf shrub, whose flowers are prized for making bright golden leis that in historical times only chiefs were allowed to wear. Semi-double 1" golden flowers, like tiny hibiscus, produced all year long. Easily kept at 12" tall, it is an excellent and distinctive container plant. 25° F. 65115 $6.00

SIDA FALLAX, large single golden orange upright form – NEW. 65116 $6.00

SIDA FALLAX, single golden orange, gray leaf trailing form – NEW. 65117 $6.00

SOLANUM MURICATUM, “Melon Pear”, “Pepino Dulce”, Solanaceae, Andes Mts. Deliciously sweet fruit is provided by this compact, colorful and unusual flowering plant from the Andes. Attractive clusters of 1" dark violet star shaped flowers are followed by 4-6" purple striped oval fruits which change from light green to yellow when fully ripe and ready to eat. The fruit has a nearly seedless, juicy flesh which is fragrant and tasty, like a blend of melons, bananas, peaches and pears. Offered are two cutting grown selections which are superior in taste and make attractive flowering plants. 25° F.

SOLANUM MURICATUM ‘RIO BAMBA’ - This scandent, purple stemmed selection is named for the area of Ecuador from which it was collected. 3" dark green leaves, free flowering. Cross pollination suggested for maximum fruit production. 65260 $6.00

SOLANUM MURICATUM ‘VISTA’ - An upright, green stemmed selection that may set fruit better on its own. Bright green leaves. Big fruit, attractive purple flowers. 65264 $6.00

SPARMANNIA AFRICANA VARIEGATA “Variegated African Linden”, Tilieacea - Large felted variegated leaves with 2” white flowers. Yellow stamens open quickly when touched! A favorite houseplant in Europe. 65406 $9.50

STACHYTARPHETA FRANTZII - Spikes of purple flowers, attracts butterflies. 80028 $6.00

STACHYTARPHETA SPECIOSA - Spikes of coral flowers, attracts butterflies. 80029 $6.00

STENOTAPHRUM SECUNDATUM ‘VARIEGATUM’, “Variegated St. Augustine Grass” – Ornamental grass striped white and green. 80019 $5.00

STREPTOSOLEN JAMESONII, “Scrambled Egg Bush”, Solanaceae - Spreading shrub with many yellow to orange flowers, small leaves. 32°F. 52471 $5.50

STROBILANTHES ANISOPHYLLUS - Narrow dark purple willow-like leaves, Myriads of pale lilac flowers in winter. 65655 $5.50

STROBILANTHES DYERIANUS “Persian Shield”, Acanthaceae, Burma - A beautiful and unique foliage plant with 6" ovate leaves variegated with iridescent shades of blue, purple and silver. 1-1/2" violet flowers in terminal spikes, compact growth. Very striking. Warm conditions suit it best. 32°F. 65653 $5.50

STROMANTHE SANGUINEA, Marantacea - Dark green leaves, wine red reverse, arranged in fans to 4 ft. Bright orange-red flower spike. Tolerates dense shade, hardy to 27°F. 80030 $7.50

TABERNAEMONTANA DIVARICATA ‘FLOREPLENO’ (Ervatamia coronaria, T. coronaria) “Butterfly Gardenia”, Apocynaceae (India) - Fragrant 1-1/2" double flowers produced all year. Handsome glossy leaves, compact growth. Popular throughout the world and easy to grow. Excellent container plant. 32°F. 65855 $7.50

TECOMA STANS “Yellow Elder”. Bignoniaceae - We offer the finest form of this variable and beautiful species. Large showy clusters of 2" bright yellow sweetly fragrant trumpets and 6" long leaves. Hardy outdoors to 32° F. Easy to grow as houseplant. 65957 $6.50

TECOMARIA, “Cape Honeysuckle”, Bignoniaceae, South Africa. Brilliant clusters of tubular trumpet shaped flowers, and glossy green pinnate foliage distinguish the Cape Honeysuckles listed below. They can be trained as vines, but are better looking when kept shrubby. In bright bloom all summer and fall, they are durable plants and easy to grow. Hummingbird favorite. 24°F.

T. CAPENSIS ‘HAMMER’S ROSE’ - Collected in S. Africa. Large clusters of “honeysuckle” flowers, a beautiful soft shade of salmon rose. Dark green foliage. 66008 $6.50

T. CAPENSIS ‘GOLDEN’ “Golden Cape Honeysuckle” - Similar to above with golden-orange flowers. 24° F. 66007 $5.50

T. CAPENSIS ‘LUTEA’ “Yellow Cape Honeysuckle” - This superior yellow flowered selection is shrubby and compact, with clusters of clear yellow flowers and lighter green foliage. An excellent container plant. 66009 $5.50

T. CAPENSIS ‘ORANGE’ “Orange Cape Honeysuckle” - Large bright clusters of orange flowers, glossy green foliage. 66005 $5.50

T. CAPENSIS ‘RED’ “Red Cape Honeysuckle” - Deep red-orange flowers, glossy dark green foliage, typical form of species. 66006 $5.50

TETRAPANAX PAPYRIFERUS, “Rice-paper Plant”, Araliaceae, China – Large tropical looking shrub with immense scalloped leaves. 25°F. 80032 $7.50

THEVETIA SP., Apocynaceae - New, rare. Like T. peruviana but with large glossy leaves. Twisted yellow flowers. 65120 $15.00

THUNBERGIA, Acanthaceae, Old World Tropics. Popular with collectors, thunbergias are a large group of showy shrubs and vines with large, brightly colored, often cornucopia shaped flowers. Shrubby types are listed below, and vining types are listed in the Flowering Vines section. All have a long bloom season and make excellent container plants.

THUNBERGIA BATTESCOMBEI, Tropical Africa - Nearly everblooming with 3" electric blue trumpet shaped flowers with bright yellow throats. 6" bright green leaves. Upright or scandent, good in containers or as a garden plant. May be cut back in early spring to make a fountain shaped perennial. 24° F. 66155 $6.00

THUNBERGIA ERECTA, Tropical Africa - 3" bluish-purple flowers with yellow-orange throats. Small leaves, compact, shrubby, upright. Hardy to 30° F. 66160 $6.00

THUNBERGIA ERECTA ‘ALBA’ - A beautiful pure white form of the species, nodding flowers with yellow-orange throat. Compact. Flowers repeatedly throughout the year. 30° F. 66162 $6.00

THUNBERGIA ERECTA ‘GRANADA PURPLE’ (T. affinis?)- New. Much larger violet purple flowers with yellow throat than the species. Dark green foliage. 66164 $7.50

For other Thunbergias, see listing under vines.

TIBOUCHINA, “Princess Flower”, Melastomatacea, Tropical America. A large group of shrubby plants and trees, often with large showy flowers in iridescent shades of deep purple and violet and large velvety leaves. Excellent in containers or as garden plants in mild climates, they prefer acid soil and respond well to fertilizer.

TIBOUCHINA GRANDIFOLIA - Large 4" x 7" oval leaves silvery white underneath. Showy upright clusters of purple flowers with white stamens almost all year. 28°F. 66323 $6.50

TIBOUCHINA GRANULOSA, “Purple Glory Tree” - Clusters of large rosy purple blooms summer and fall. Dark green tapered leaves. Beautiful flowering small tree from Brazil. 32°F. 66355 $15.00

TIBOUCHINA granulosa ‘JULES’ - New. Smaller, more compact than other varieties. Upright clusters of rosy purple flowers, dark green foliage. 28° 66325 $7.50

TIBOUCHINA HETEROMALLA, Brazil - Spectacular 4" x 7" ovate leaves are bright silver below on this rare species received from UCLA. 1-1/2" purple flowers are borne in showy, upright clusters in spring and summer. The only large leaved species to have bloomed well in No. Calif. A popular garden plant in Australia. A beautiful foliage plant even when out of bloom. It makes a fine container specimen. 66257 $6.50

TIBOUCHINA LEPIDOTA ‘ALSTONVILLE’ - New. This spectacular and free flowering small tree or large shrub is completely covered with clusters of vibrant purple flowers in summer and autumn. Developed in Australia, it is native to Ecuador and Colombia. One of the outstanding flowering trees of the world. 35°F. 66356 $15.00

TIBOUCHINA URVILLEANA (T. Se-midecandra) “Princess Flower”, Brazil - One of the most free flowering, with clusters of large 3" iridescent royal purple flowers and velvety 3-6" long leaves. Our plants are from selected large flowered forms in cultivation in Hawaii, and are especially showy. Excellent outdoors in California and other mild climates. In flower much of the year, spectacular in summer an fall. 27° F. 66320 $6.50

TIBOUCHINA GRANDIFLORA – See Melastoma polyantha

TRADESCANTIA PALLIDA ‘GIANT PURPLE HEART’ (Setcreasea purpurea), Commelinaceae - Unusual giant leaf form. Broad purple leaves, lilac-pink flowers. 71948 $6.00

TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA ‘SILVER LACE’ - Variegated Society Garlic. Rosy lavender flowers. Narrow leaves edged white. 72880 $5.00

TURNERA ULMIFOLIA, “Sage Rose” - Single yellow flowers on small tender shrub. Small serrated leaves, compact. 72881 $5.00

TURNERA SUBULATA ‘ALBA’ - As above, larger white flowers with yellow centers. 80031 $5.00

TURREA OBTUSIFOLIA, “Starbush” - Starry white flowers on small spreading shrub. Small dark green glossy leaves. 72882 $6.00

WHITFIELDIA LONGIFOLIA ‘WHITE CANDLES’, Acanthaceae, Africa – NEW. Upright evergreen shrub with large heads of white flowers, glossy green leaves. As a potted plant it is compact and bushy. Needs bright light but not direct sun, and rich soil. 72883 $7.50

ZEBRINA PENDULA QUADRICOLOR, Multicolored Inch Plant, Commelinaceae - Stunning metallic purple leaves striped pink and white. 71947 $5.00

TREE DAISIES

MONTANOA BIPINNATIFIDA - “Mexican Daisy Tree” Double white flowers,yellow center in winter. Large soft green deeply indented leaves. 15 ft. 28°F. 80020 $7.50

MONTANOA GRANDIFLORA - Large white single flowers, yellow center with fragrance like freshly baked cookies. Large lobed leaves, 12 ft., 28°F. 80021 $7.50

MONTANOA ATRIPLICIFOLIA (M. SCHOTII) - “Yucatan Daisy ” - Large woody vine with white daisy flowers in winter. 80022 $7.50

PODACHAENIUM EMINENS “Giant Tree Daisy” Sprays of 1” Fragrant white daisy flowers in spring. Huge velvety tropical looking leaves. 80024 $7.50