111Astilbe 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
111Astilbe hybrid cv.
Astilbe
112Begonia 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
112Begonia x tuberhybrida cv.
Tuberous Begonia
112Begonia x tuberhybrida cv.
Tuberous Begonia
113Begonia 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
113Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum
Wax Begonia
113Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum
Wax Begonia
114Caladium 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
114Caladium x hortulanum cv.
Fancy-Leaved Caladium
114Caladium x hortulanum cv.
Fancy-Leaved Caladium
115Calceolaria 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
115Calceolaria crenatiflora cv.
Pocketbook Plant
116Callistephus 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
116Callistephus chinensis cv.
China Aster
117Camellia 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.
117Camellia japonica cv.
Common Camellia
117Camellia japonica cv.
Common Camellia
117Camellia japonica cv.
Common Camellia
118Canna 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
118Canna x generalis cv.
Common Garden Canna
118Canna x generalis cv.
Common Garden Canna
118Canna x generalis cv.
Common Garden Canna
119Catharanthus 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)
119Catharanthus roseus
Madagascar Periwinkle
119 Catharanthus roseus
Madagascar Periwinkle
120Cattleya 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
120Cattleya cv.
Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
120Cattleya cv.
Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
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.
121Celosia argentea
Cockscomb
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