(Red Horsechestnut)

Rose red horsechestnut is a hybrid between the European horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) and the red horsechestnut (Aesculus pavia). It is a medium to large, spreading deciduous tree with an oval to round crown and dark green, glossy, palmate leaves with five to seven leaflets, which produce little fall color. It is best known for its beautiful panicles bright rose-red flowers that appear from late spring to early summer. These are followed by large round, spiny capsules that contain two to...

(Briotts' Red Horsechestnut, Red Horsechestnut)

Briott's red horsechestnut is a hybrid between the European horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) and the red horsechestnut (Aesculus pavia). It is a medium to large, spreading deciduous tree with an oval to round crown that has dark green, glossy, palmate leaves consisting of five to seven leaflets, which produce little fall color. It is best known for its beautiful panicles bright rose-red flowers that appear from late spring to early summer, which do not produce fruit.

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(Fort McNair Horsechestnut, Red Horsechesnut)

Rose red horsechestnut is a hybrid between the European horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) and the red horsechestnut (Aesculus pavia). It is a medium to large, spreading deciduous tree with an oval to round crown and dark green, glossy, palmate leaves with five to seven leaflets, which produce little fall color. It is best known for its beautiful panicles bright rose-red flowers that appear from late spring to early summer. These are followed by large round, spiny capsules that contain two to...

(African Lily, Blue Danube Lily-of-the-Nile, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The vigorous lily-of-the-Nile, 'Blue Danube', bears large rounded clusters of light violet-blue flowers on very tall stems. Often listed as a variant of the South African Agapanthus africanus, it is actually a hybrid. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot. Flowering is most profuse from late-spring through summer.

The long strap-like leaves of this tender perennial are medium...

(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The Blue Umbrella lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic tender perennial grown for its large sky-blue flower clusters borne on long stalks above clumps of grassy dark green foliage. Often listed as a variant of the South African Agapanthus praecox ssp.orientalis, it is actually a hybrid. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot. Bloom time is variable, depending on the local climate...

(African Lily, Getty White Lily-of-the-Nile, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The bright white blooms 'Getty White' appear atop compact sturdy stems. Lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic, evergreen tender perennial grown for its large flower clusters. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot. This tends to be a summer bloomer, but bloom time can be variable depending on the local climate and water availability.

The long strap-like leaves are medium green and produced...

(African Lily, Gold Strike Lily-of-the-Nile, Lily-of-the-Nile)

Spectacular flowers and foliage make this a prized compact lily-of-the-Nile for the garden. The large, flared flowers of 'Gold Strike' are violet-blue with stripes and appear atop short sturdy stems above strap-shaped, green leaves edged in gold. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a spacious pot. This cultivar flowers for a long time and is a bit hardier than many other cultivated Agapanthus. Bloom...

(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The English Headbourne hybrids are some of the hardiest Agapanthus available. The violet-blue-flowered selection, 'Headbourne Blue', bears dense clusters of bright lily-like flowers on sturdy stems. Each flower head has around 70 to 75 florets. Where hardy, they are best grown in the landscape but in colder climates may be grown in containers if provided large spacious pots. Bloom time is variable, depending on the local climate and water availability, but plants typically bloom in summer.

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(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The large, flared flowers of 'Midnight Blue' are dark blue and appear atop short sturdy stems. Lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic, evergreen tender perennial. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot. Bloom time is variable, depending on the local climate and water availability, but plants typically bloom in summer.

The long, thin, strap-like leaves of this cultivar are medium green and produced...

(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Stevie's Wonder Lily-of-the-Nile)

The high-performing 'Steve's Wonder' bears large, rounded umbels of deep violet-blue, trumpet-shaped blooms that are most profuse from summer to fall. The substantial flowerheads appear on stout, strong stems. Lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic, evergreen tender perennial. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot.

The long, strap-like leaves of this cultivar are medium green and produced...