Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Geranium

شمعدانی
(Pelargonium)
Needs full sun or partial shade
Flowers early summer - early Autumn
Keep well water during the summer months, feed regularly to prolong flowering

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

Orchid

Needs a warm (avoid hot and stuffy conditions), well-lit position away from direct sunlight.
Should be moist at all time, water sparingly during winter, mist the air around the orchid.
After floweringthe stem can be cut down to 10cm and kept cool (10 C) for 4 weeks to encourage new flowering

Flamingo

Needs bright light, high humidity and moist soil

Monday, 28 June 2010

Marigold (French yellow)


Should be planted in sun or part shade in humus rich moist but well drained soil

Reaches a height of 25cm and flowers in Summer into Autumn

Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Clematis


Needs full or partial sun. Flowers from early summer to late summer.

Fertilize in early spring and in summer.

Pruning: in early spring cut back to 30cm above ground level, in second year cut back to 1m. During subsequent years, remove deadwood and shorten stem by 30cm to just above a pair of plump buds.

Monday, 21 June 2010

French Lavender


Latin name: Lavendula stoechas
Lavender, native to Mediterranean region, is an evergreen aromatic bush; its dried scented flowers and leaves are used in medicinal products, perfumery and toiletries.
It reaches an estimated height of 60cm and flowers during summer. Loves full sun and should be protected from sever frost in winter. Lavender needs regular water during the growing season, and soil improver in spring.
Pruning: regular trimming after flowering is necessary to maintain compact shape.

Note to myself:
Did well in the first year, Dried out in the winter; did not come back the next year