(Orlando Tangelo, Tangelo)

Surprisingly sweet and tart, easy to peel and eat, tangelos are favored by citrus gourmands and often planted in backyard orchards. These large evergreen trees are either a happy accident or purposeful cross between a grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) and tangerine (Citrus x reticulata). The hybrids were first described in both California and Florida in the late 1890s.

Tangelo trees have upright, rounded crowns covered with large, glossy, linear, pointed leaves. Flowers appear...

(Cleistocactus)

These slender cylindrical cacti include about 50 species native to mountainous regions of South America. Its form is generally upright but there are also vine like and pendulous species that aren’t often grown in cultivation. Most specifically it is found on mountains to very high altitude in the Andes. The genus ranges over Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia. Their most common form produces numerous narrow diameter columnar branches bearing 5 to 30 low ribs. They bearing dense spines...

(Silver Torch Cactus)

This big beautiful silver torch cactus has erect, whitish columns and blooms off and on over a large part of the year. It is a mountain dwelling species found in the rocky, well-drained foothills of southern Bolivia and northern Argentina. Because it exists at relatively high elevations it’s somewhat frost hardy.

The coloring of this cactus is derived from the dense cloak of fine white hairs that cover its surface. The hairs disguise a heavy concentration of needle-like spines, so don’t be...

(Silver Torch Cactus)

This big beautiful silver torch cactus has erect, whitish columns and blooms off and on over a large part of the year. It is a mountain dwelling species found in the rocky, well-drained foothills of southern Bolivia and northern Argentina. Because it exists at relatively high elevations it’s somewhat frost hardy.

The coloring of this cactus is derived from the dense cloak of fine white hairs that cover its surface. The hairs disguise a heavy concentration of needle-like spines, so don’t be...

(Golden Rat Tail)

Among the easiest cacti to grow, the golden rat tail's yellowish spines are visually interesting, but when the salmon-orange and coral flowers appear, this cactus is a conversation-piece. It is a mountain-dwelling species found in the rocky, well-drained foothills of Uruguay and nearby Argentina. Because it exists at relatively high elevations it’s somewhat frost hardy, but must have very dry winter conditions.

This succulent cactus' coloring results from a dense cloak of tiny tan-gold hairs...

(Allanah Clematis, Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis)

The large, vibrant, velvety wine-red flowers of ‘Allanah’ bloom in late spring and early summer. Each of its broad petals taper at the base giving the blooms a distinctive appearance. It is a vigorous grower with a somewhat compact habit at maturity.

This hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large wine-red flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters...

(Amanda Marie Clematis, Clematis)

Clematis is a genus of about 300 species grown for their eye-catching flowers. Most are twining vines but some are herbaceous perennials and a few are shrubby. They can be evergreen or deciduous and exist in temperate regions worldwide. There are thousands of hybrid cultivars bred exclusively for their beautiful, showy flowers.

Species in this large genus come in many diverse forms. The leaves are usually opposite on the stem and may be rounded, elliptical, heart or lance shaped and...

(Amelia Joan Clematis, Clematis, Tangutica Clematis)

Clematis is a genus of about 300 species grown for their eye-catching flowers. Most are twining vines but some are herbaceous perennials and a few are shrubby. They can be evergreen or deciduous and exist in temperate regions worldwide. There are thousands of hybrid cultivars bred exclusively for their beautiful, showy flowers.

Species in this large genus come in many diverse forms. The leaves are usually opposite on the stem and may be rounded, elliptical, heart or lance shaped and...

(Bee's Jubilee Clematis, Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

The large, rich pink flowers of ‘Bees Jubilee’ are striped with deeper pink down each petal. The single flowers appear from late spring through early summer along moderately vigorous vines.

This hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Clematis prefers a position with at least five...

(Belle of Woking Clematis, Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Belle of Woking clematis is a deciduous vining plant with large, double, bluish-white flowers that open from late spring through late summer. Leave are light to mid-green in color.

This clematis prefers a position with at least five to six hours of sun per day and fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the roots shaded and cool with a layer of mulch. In early spring, remove any dead or damaged vines and prune to retain plant height back to an area of strong, healthy buds. ‘Belle of Woking’ is somewhat...