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Hibiscus In temperate zones, probably the most commonly grown ornamental species is Hibiscus syriacus, the common garden hibiscus, also known in some areas as the "Rose of Althea" or "Rose of Sharon" (but not to be confused with the unrelated Hypericum calycinum, also called "Rose of Sharon"). In tropical and subtropical areas, the Chinese hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis), with its many showy hybrids, is the most popular hibiscus.
Magnolias are a genus of flowering plants in the magnolia family. It contains over 200 species, all from East Asia or America. The genus was named after the French botanist Pierre Magnol. Some magnolia species and their varieties are popular ornamental trees. Wikipedia
Magnolien sind eine Gattung von Blütenpflanzen in der Familie der Magnolien. Es enthält über 200 Arten, alle aus Ostasien oder Amerika. Die Gattung wurde nach dem französischen Botaniker Pierre Magnol benannt. Einige Magnolienarten und ihre Varietäten sind beliebte Ziergehölze. Wikipedia
Taken before the February Winter Freeze Storm; sadly 90% of the flowers didn't make it, including this one.
The first time I saw Ornamental Cabbage (in bluish purple color) was in New Jersey during the winter months, they often got buried in the snow for days and still thrived.
I guess some were hardy to the cold and some are not?
Lens: Helio 44-2 58mm
Stay safe and be healthy!
Last winter I headed into the New Forest and went to a spot I've been meaning to go to for a while, Ornamental Drive in Bolderwood near Blackwater Arboretum.
The road winds its way through a wonderful example of New Forest woodland, with Oaks, Beach and Ash clawing at the road. Being winter the ferns were bright reddish browns and the moss vibrant greens. I walked the road taking a number of pictures as there were just so many compositions, enhanced by the leading line of the road. Cyclists and New Forest visitors journey up the road to visit the deer park at the top, but the road is narrow enough to stop any fast driving or through traffic.
The sun was low on the horizon and there was a lot of cloud cover stopping any bright light contrasting against dark shadows. The perfect conditions for winter woodland photography. I hope you enjoy them as I'll be loading up a few over the next few weeks.
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Ornamental kale is a fabulous ornamental because it lasts longer than just about anything in the garden. It even survives a few frosts. Although edible, it's bitter and used more as a garnish.
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Spectacular Allium umbel and a hard-working honeybee in quickly fading light of the sun late in the evening. Taken in Botanical Gardens, the Royal Victoria Park, Bath, BANES, U.K.
common names: ornamental cabbage, flowering kale,
binomial name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala f. tricolor
Sempervivum tectorum, the common houseleek, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe, cultivated in the whole of Europe for its appearance and a Roman tradition claiming that it protects buildings against lightning strikes.
The name Sempervivum has its origin in the Latin semper ('always') and vivus ('living'), because this perennial plant keeps its leaves in winter and is very resistant to difficult conditions of growth.
The specific epithet tectorum means 'of house roofs', referring to a traditional location for these plants.
The hairs that fringe the leaves can be seen on close inspection.
Ornamental display on a narrow cobbled stone street in the walled Town of Obidos located in the Parish of Santa Maria in the Municipality of Óbidos in the District of Leiria in Portugal
Ornamental cabbage and kale are very close relatives of edible cabbages and kale. They are in the same species, Brassica oleracea, and although they are still edible, they aren't as tasty and tender as their cousins. They have been bred for looks, not flavor. ... The plant in the photo is an ornamental cabbage.
Great blue herons are one of the most beautiful birds in America. The male and female look almost exactly the same. On average, males are a little larger with longer ornamental plumes, but these distinctions are so slight and variable that it’s hard to see the difference
... its an ornamental banana ...a fantastic plant if you like the look of lush tropical foliage...
You may need some space for growing a cold hardy banana tree though...:-)