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