Plants

The President’ was bred by Charles Noble, a renowned clematis grower, in Sunningdale, England. It was introduced to the gardening world around 1876. It was named in honor of the president of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at the time, reflecting the high esteem in which this cultivar was held or perhaps as a mark … Read more

Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ is one of the most famous and enduringly popular clematis cultivars. It was bred by Moser in France in 1897. This hybrid was named after the wife or daughter of the breeder, which was a common practice at the time. ‘Nelly Moser’ quickly became favored for its unique and large flowers, making … Read more

Clematis montana, commonly known as mountain clematis or Himalayan clematis, originates from the mountainous regions of Asia, particularly the Himalayas. It was introduced to Western gardens in the early 19th century. The species was first described by the botanist Buch.-Ham. ex DC., and over time, several cultivars have been developed to enhance color variations and … Read more

Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ is one of the most famous and widely grown clematis varieties, introduced by the Jackman nursery in England. It was bred by George Jackman in 1858 and first exhibited in 1863. This variety came from a cross between Clematis lanuginosa and Clematis viticella or possibly Clematis hendersonii. Its introduction marked the beginning of … Read more

Clematis is a genus of about 380 species within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. Their garden hybrids and cultivars have been popular among gardeners, beginning with Clematis ‘Jackmanii’, a garden staple since 1862; more cultivars are being produced constantly. They are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Clematis flowers are beautiful with diversity in shape, color, … Read more

Cyclamen belongs to the Primulaceae family. These plants have heart-shaped leaves, often variegated or with silver markings, which adds to their ornamental value. The flowers are distinctive with reflexed petals, giving them a somewhat swept-back look, which is quite unique among flowers. They come in a variety of colors including white, pink, red, and even … Read more

Lilac plants, belonging to the genus Syringa, are popular ornamental shrubs and small trees. They are most famous for their clusters of small, tubular flowers that come in shades of purple, lavender, blue, pink, white, and sometimes yellow. The flowers are often highly fragrant. Lilacs generally bloom in late spring, although the exact timing can … Read more

The honey locust, also known as the thorny locust or thorny honeylocust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae. Native to central North America, the Honey Locust can be found from Pennsylvania to Nebraska, and south to Texas and Mississippi where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. Honey locust trees … Read more

Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known in its native territory as black locust, is a medium-sized hardwood deciduous tree, belonging to the tribe Robinieae of the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to a few small areas of the United States, but it has been widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in temperate North America, Europe, Southern Africa and Asia and is considered an … Read more

Sambucus nigra, commonly known as the European Elderberry or Black Elder, is one of the most well-known species within the Sambucus genus. Sambucus nigra is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Its natural range extends from Scandinavia in the north, through Central and Southern Europe, to parts of the Mediterranean region, and eastward … Read more