Embroidery flowers

Japanese Flowering Apricot Tree This ornamental tree, most commonly seen in Japan and China, blooms with fragrant blossoms in white, pink and red. While deciduous plants are bare, this tiny tree adds a splash of color to traditional tea gardens over the winter months. Lenten Rose This perennial flower is actually not a rose at all, but a perennial with the look of a rose. Blooming in late winter or early spring, often during the Lent season, the Lenten rose is a hardy plant with foliage that lasts right through spring. Chinese Sacred Lily Paperwhite A member of the narcissus family, this hybrid winter-blooming flower is neither Chinese nor a lily. The paperwhite is a tender plant that needs great care, but is a « crowd-pleaser with its delicate fragrance and bold golden-yellow center.   Christmas Cactus This droopy cactus garners its name from the magical surprise of blooming in winter. With its vibrant pink-red flowers, it is perfect for brightening...

Ivy The ivy (Hedera) is an evergreen plant that creeps along the ground or climbs suitable surfaces. As it has a tendency to be invasive, however, this plant is usually best cultivated as an indoor plant for easy control. Winterberry Also known as winterberry holly, this shrub loses its leaves in the autumn, showing a beautiful array of red berries during the winter season. Privet Once a popular hedging plant, this invasive, flowering shrub is now planted less frequently. Its flowers are almost unpleasantly fragrant and depending on the variety, it can be used as a medicine or as a toxin. Japanese White Pine This non-flowering evergreen has bluish gray needles and even though it is a slow growing tree, it is frequently sought after for landscaping. Pinecone Pinecones come in two different forms: male and female. Both serve a purpose in the fertilization of conifer trees, even though they differ in shape and size. The most recognizable ‘wood’ cone is the female f...

Feverfew Feverfew is a perennial plant and a member of the daisy family. Although its name indicates the treatment of fevers, the flower is traditionally used as a herbal remedy for migraines, since it has similar properties to aspirin. Sunflower (Greenburst) Named for its green center, the greenburst sunflower is a large, pollenless perennial flower with a long vase life. It can grow up to a height of around 6 feet (182cm), with beautiful golden semi-double flower heads of around 6 inches (15cm). Sunflower (Sunrich Orange) One of the most popular varieties, the sunrich orange sunflower is easily recognized by its bright yellow-orange petals and large, dark brown center. A hybrid annual, it was one of the first flowers to be downy mildew resistant. Sunflower (Lemon Queen) A large pastel sunflower, the lemon queen is native to the Midwest area of the United States. It grows up to an impressive 6 feet (182cm) tall. Pansy The name of this annual hybrid is deriv...

Bittersweet The bittersweet vine can be very invasive, even killing trees if not taken care of properly. However, this plant is beautiful in autumn when the berries expose their red center, shedding the yellow outer shells over the ground. Rosehip This edible plant is used to make foods and beverages, including herbal teas, and is very rich in vitamin C. Used for medicinal purposes, too, rosehip is also the main ingredient of itching powder. Snowberry Also known as the ghost berry due to its color, the snowberry is a member of the honeysuckle family. This shrub bears clusters of white, sponge-like fruit, which are poisonous to humans if consumed. Amaranth (Hot Biscuits) This tall copper flower has no scent, yet it makes a perfect filler for bouquets and arrangements. Although most often used as a cut flower, some gardeners like to use it as a border plant in their landscaping. Fiber-Optic Grass Fiber-optic grass is part of the sedge family, so not reall...