111 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe Other names: False Spirea Colors: flowers-red, pink, lavender, white; leaves-mid to dark green or reddish copper. Characteristics: small in dense panicles, flower stalks are erect or arching Type of plant: landscaping plant Size: 6-12” tall Growth requirements: shade garden near water Backyardgardener.com
111 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe Americanmeadows.com
112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia Other names: Dragon wing Colors: variety Characteristics: Summer and fall large fully double flowers Type of plant: bedding plant, potted plant Size: 1-1.5’ tall Growth requirements: difficult care, warm & moist area Other: leaves are brittle Backyardgardener.com
112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia Extension.unh.edu
112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia Other names: Colors: flowers-red, white, or pink with small yellow centers; leaves-light green and bronze-red Characteristics: mound of glossy, slightly cupped, succulent leaves Type of plant: bedding plant Size: 6-12” tall Growth requirements: can tolerate heavy shade Backyardgardener.com
113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia Bpl.blogger.com
113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium Other names: Colors: white, pink, green Characteristics: variegated, heart-shaped leaves Type of plant: bedding, houseplant Size: 8-12” tall Growth requirements: hot climate Backyardgardener.com
114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium Istockphoto.com
114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
115 Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Pocketbook Plant Colors: yellow, red, orange Characteristics: leaves-broad base tapering to point, rough & hairy; flower--pouch-shaped Type of plant: bedding Size: 8”-6’ tall Growth requirements: partial shade Other: Forced into bloom, sold, then discarded when faded
115 Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Pocketbook Plant Howstuffworks.com
116 Callistephus chinensis cv. China Aster Other names: Colors: white, pale yellow, pink, rose, red, blue, purple, & violet Characteristics: flower heads-5” across, petal-like ray flowers Type of plant: cut flowers Size: Height-8 in.-3 ft. tall Growth requirements: sun to partial shade Backyardgardener.com
116 Callistephus chinensis cv. China Aster Gardenmusic.com
117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia Other names: Ammelia Colors: ivory, pink, crimson, yellow, orange, red Characteristics: leaves-dark green with medium sized, heart shaped leaves Type of plant: landscaping Size: 7-12’ tall; flower 2 ½”-5” Growth requirements: hardy, need high moisture, humid climate Other: often compared to roses. Backyardgardener.com
117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia Uploads.wikimedia.org
117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna Colors: yellow, pink, red, white, ivory, orange, apricot, coral, salmon Characteristics: leaves-resemble banana or ti plant leaves, large, green to bronzy red Type of plant: perennial Size: 2-5’ stocks Growth requirements: Other: Leaves are useful in arrangements, cut flowers do not keep Backyardgardener.com
118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna Gardenguides.com
118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle Other names: rose periwinkle, periwinkle, vinca, old-maid Colors: rose pink, pink, red, purple, white Characteristics: flower-5 petals; leaves-glossy & opposite; bushy plant Type of plant: ground cover Size: 1-2’ tall; 1-2’ width Growth requirements: full sun or partial shade; moderate water; poor to well-drained soils Other: mildly poisonous; drugs-vinblastine (Hodgkins’ disease) & vincristine (Leukemia) floridata
119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle Sunnygardens.com
119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid Colors: lavender, red, purple, white, pink, yellow, orange, green, & bronze Characteristics: large, showy flowers; 2-5 blooms per stem; 3 narrow petals; 1-2 leaves Type of plant: houseplant, cut flower Size: 4” bloom Growth requirements: small container, normal to frequent water; tolerate most light levels Other: used for corsages
120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid Portchids.com Imagesschack.us
120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
121 Celosia argentea Cockscomb Other names: feathered amaranth, wool flower, red fox, celosia, prince Colors: yellow, orange, pink, or gold Characteristics: large spikes resembling the rooster’s comb Type of plant: bedding plant, annual Size: 6’ tall Growth requirements: full sun; constant moisture; hot & humid weather Other: Warm regions such as Africa and the Asian Tropics. Blooming: Midsummer to fall. floridata
121 Celosia argentea Cockscomb Horseandbuggyproduce.com Flickr.com