‘Carolina Cross’ is generally ready for harvest 100 days after sowing. These melons weigh up to 100 pounds, and are 20 inches in diameter or more. The rind is light green with dark green longitudinal striping, and the flesh is […]

‘California Pie’, also known as ‘Texas Pie’ is an heirloom variety of citron watermelon. This is a melon generally used for preserving, or pickling. It does well in the U.S., better than some of the larger varieties. These small, round […]

‘Black-seeded Ice Cream’ is an heirloom variety of watermelon. It is light green and faintly mottled, with pink flesh and black seeds. Its rind is very thin, making it unsuitable for shipping. Sweet flavor. Watermelons generally do best in warm […]

‘Black Spanish’ is an heirloom variety of watermelon. The fruits are squat and oblong, with deep ribbing. The rind is blackish green, and 1.5 inch thick. The flesh is red and sweet. C. lantatus generally do best in warm climates. […]

‘Moon and Stars’ is one of the most popular varieties of watermelon. It is an heirloom variety with rind and leaves that have a star-speckled appearance. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so dependant are they on good soil […]

‘Sugar Baby’ is a small watermelon which does well in cooler climates with short seasons. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so dependant are they on good soil and hot weather. Starting them in pots can also be useful, […]

This genus consists of evergreen trees and shrubs that are a genus cross between Citrus and Fortunella. Leaves are medium to dark green, smooth, oval, and slightly keel-shaped. They are also waxy and slightly toothed. Flowers are white and fragrant […]

C. x skanbergii (C. monspoliensis x C. parviflorus) are bright pink, 1 inch flowers appear in late spring and summer amidst attractive grey green leaves. Durable dry bank cover or rock garden plant. Tolerates poor soil and difficult growing conditions. […]

C. x purpuseus (C. cretics x C. ladanifer) is a showy, orchid-pink 3 inch flowers with a darker red spot appear during summer on this heat-loving, evergreen shrub. Dark green leaves are grey and hairy beneath. Durable dry bank cover […]

C. ladanifer, syn. c. ladaniferus is a heat-loving evergreen shrub with showy, white flowers thru summer. Full sun produces best growth and flowering results. Great for dry bank cover or rock garden. Plant can tolerate poor soil. Plant is drought […]