… And if you crush a leaf it will be fragrant. The Karmina geranium flowers prolifically in late spring with masses of small reddish-pink flowers. Karmina grows to about a foot feet in height and two feet in width in full or partial sun. It prefers humus-rich soilsand may require regular deep watering …
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… and long white and pink floral tubes with yellow anthers. The five petals bend backwards in a reflexed position and do not overlap. This is a tropical shrub that grows 7 – 9 feet high and is hardy in zones 9- 10. It was bred from an hibiscus that originated in China and is now believed to be extinct in the wild. The name “rosa-sinensis” means "rose of …
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… The lace-cap style flowers feature sterile florets in pale pink to blue, depending on the acidity of the pH of the soil (more acid brings out blue). The dark green leaves turn red to maroon in fall, providing a remarkable addition to the late season landscape. This hardy deciduous shrub should be protected from deer and rabbit browse in winter, particularly if the snow cover is prolonged. Partially shaded locations in moderately …
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… leaves of Frosty Morn sedum ( Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn') provide interest in the home landscape garden, prior to the appearance of pale pink flowers in September and October. This hardy, rabbit-resistant, drought-tolerant sedum attracts … and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Discovered by noted plantsman Barry Yinger in Japan, this plant was given to another plantsman, Tony Avent, of Plants Delight Nursery, for …
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… and deep purple veining at the base of the falls. This unusual iris hybrid features parents in different divisions of the Iris genus that do not normally hybridize. Genes from the Siberian iris parent provide the ability to thrive in soils usually too moist for most tall bearded irises. Plant this iris in full sun and moderately well-drained soil, and protect it in early spring from herbivores. …
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… Canary yellow single or double petaled flowers cover the mounded shape of this bush rose in late May to early June. It is among the first of the roses to come into flower at the Garden. … which unfortunately fall fairly early. Flowering only once a year, it still earns its place in the landscape due to heavy flowering in spring, large mounded habit during summer, reddish fruits, and yellow leaves in fall. …
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… Fragrant (fruity) flowers in shades of soft, light pink adorn long, graceful stems on this hybrid tea rose that performs best in warmer, dry climates. Pink Promise™ hybrid tea rose Rosa 'Coi05R211' is a … the American Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds and promote their cause. Plant this rose in full sun, in moderately fertile and moist soil, and provide room for it to reach a mature size …
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… rose ( Rosa 'Harpageant') was the only rose selected by the All-America Rose Selections in 2010. Its orangey-apricot blooms with distinctive ruffled petals are described as having a moderate fruity fragrance. This cultivar can reach 4 feet in height with mature plants taking on a rounded appearance. Plant this rose in full sun and maintain adequate soil moisture. Young plants may need a protective barrier to …
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… slightly fragrant flowers that lasts for about six weeks. Semi-double hot pink flowers grow in clusters of three. It makes a great background plant, but isn't common in trade since many homeowners opt for more compact rose varieties. This cultivar was introduced in 1979 by Louis Stoddard. We obtained our specimens from the Boerner Botanical Gardens in the …
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… <p><em>Phlox</em> ‘Fashionably Early Princess’ grows 28 – 32 inches high and blooms in early to mid-summer. It may re-bloom in the fall. The flowers are light pink with darker pink eyes. The foliage is glossy green and mildew resistant. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in zones 4 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the …
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