… This spectacular plant is a Gregori Hambali medinilla, derived from a jungle plant from Papua New Guinea where it is a semi-epiphytic shrub. The large veined leaves have burgundy undersides which enhance the … direct light in the early morning or late afternoon but filtered light during the hotter hours is typical. This plant requires temperatures about 60 degrees Fahrenheit but is easily …
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… Flowering or jasmine tobacco is an old-fashioned favorite for the annual garden, with showy flowers that continue to bloom … a 2006 All-America Selection, produces an abundance of rich, deep red-violet flowers and is very fragrant, especially on still evenings. Nicotiana alata is one of more than 60 species of annuals and perennials in the nightshade family, most of which …
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… fernlike foliage. It does best in full sun and blooms from early summer to early fall. It is attractive to buttterflies, bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer, rabbits and drought. This is a favorite as a cut flower and is also excellent as a dried flower. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of …
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… The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer. The cultivar 'Akebono' is a male (fruitless) clone grown for its narrow upright habit with upswept branches. Evidence … tree that grows to 50' or so. The spread can be wider than the height in mature plants. It is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city and in large, open areas. …
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… on top of tall 42-inch high foliage. The flowers have distinctly long thin petals, a form that is referred to as spider. This is a stunning addition to any garden. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each …
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… Rosy Returns daylily is a rose pink blend with a rose purple band above a yellow throat. The edges of the petals are ruffled. This is a dwarf daylily. The flowers are small, measuring only 3.75 inches, and sit on top of low foliage only 12 to 14 inches high. It blooms extra early in the season and is delightfully fragrant. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on …
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… Pamina anemone or Pamina windflower is originally from China and Japan where it grows wild on hillsides and beside streams. It is called a windflower because the long flower stems move in the slightest breeze. Pamina bears … and naturalize over time. Because of its size and the beauty and timing of its flowering it is a useful addition to a border, and is suitable as a specimen plant. Archived Copy: This …
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… Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ grows to 6 – 12 inches high with bluish gray green foliage that is fernlike and deeply cut. It blooms in mid spring with deep rose flowers lined with white which … heart shaped flowers have an inner petal which protrudes from the bottom of each flower and is reminiscent of a drop of blood, thus giving the plant the name “bleeding heart”. It will … long. With adequate moisture, the foliage will remain attractive throughout the summer. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. It is hardy in …
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… stay limegreen while the sterile florets will slowly age to pink. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. This plant does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought – tolerant. It blooms on new wood so the flowers are not susceptible to late spring frosts. Greenspire is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata which is native to Japan, China and Korea where it grows at …
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… Narcissus ‘Avalanche’ is in Division 8. It stands 16 to 18 inches tall and blooms in early to mid season with 10 or … petals are white and slightly reflexed with a small point at the tip of each petal. The corona is yellow and bowl shaped. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Avalanche is because it was supposedly found growing on a cliff. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
