… Glossy dark foliage complements striking dark red blooms of this peony form dahlia. This is a good cut flower with long stems, which won its class in exhibition. It is an iconic dahlia -one of oldest dahlias being grown and shown - bred pre-1900 but not … be dug, cleaned, and stored over winter. Plant in full sun in spring after danger of frost is past. …
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… Taiheijo' has spectacular violet-red blooms that can grow to 12 inches in diameter. Staking is recommended, especially in windy locations. The flowers are so large that it will take a few … and stored over winter in a cool dry place. Plant this dahlia in spring when danger of frost is past. There is also a cultivar 'Taiheijo', which has white streaks in the petals. …
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… leafless stems. The each flower has an inner petal which protrudes from the bottom and is reminiscent of a drop of blood, thus giving the plant the name “bleeding heart. The plant can … and disappear when the weather warms but it will regrow in fall or the following spring. It is hardy in zones 5 – 9. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to rabbits and deer. …
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… hang from long, leafless stems. Each flower has a small protruding petal at the tip which is reminiscent of a drop of blood and gives the plant the name “bleeding heart”. The foliage is grayish green, deeply cut and fernlike. If given enough moisture, the foliage will remain attractive throughout the summer. The plant is resistant to deer and rabbits .The name dicentra comes from the Greek words dis meaning twice …
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… long, arching, leafless stems. Each flower has an inner petal protruding from the bottom which is reminiscent of a drop of blood and gives flower the name “bleeding heart”. The foliage is blue green, deeply cut and fernlike. Ivory Hearts is known for its extended bloom time and its compact shape. With adequate moisture it will remain …
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… ) has an upright habit and grows 2 to 3 feet in height. Native to our Illinois prairie, it is an outstanding addition to a sunny perennial or naturalistic garden. This late-summer bloomer … flowers, drought tolerance, and vigorous growth. It reseeds to produce new plants but is not weedy. The blooms are among the most vivid and beautiful of all of our native wildflowers. … cone has distinctive, neatly arranged prickly spines that enhance the flower's appearance. It is a perfect prairie garden plant. …
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… Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Marblestar' is a large bracted poinsettia, featuring pink-and-white bracts (flowers). This cultivar of … pink bracts edged in cream. The ultimate size of the plant depends on the size of pot it is grown in and the growth regulators applied to control height and pinching to encourage … or cold drafts. In the wild in Mexico, this species can reach 12' in height but rarely is as bushy or well branched as greenhouse grown plants. …
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… Fothergilla gardenii 'Klmtwo' Beaver Creek™ is a very compact and uniform form of dwarf fothergilla selected by Klehm Nursery, not far from … with consistently moist soils that are slightly on the acidic side of the pH range. It is tolerant of full sun to a half day of shade. This dwarf fothergilla is slow-growing but well worth the wait. …
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… the season have a delightful fragrance and attract butterflies. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Miss Amelia is a prolific bloomer and may rebloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… flowers with green throats in mid season. The large 6-inch flowers sit atop the foliage, which is only 16 inches tall. Pink Lavender Appeal is an unusually large flower for such short foliage. Although each flower lasts only one day, … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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