… but it flowers outside year-round in warm climates. This plant is the perfect choice for homeowners looking for something slightly different during the holiday season. When planted in a conservatory or … greenhouse, this fast-growing 3-foot-tall by 3-foot-wide tropical shrub flowers best in full to partial sunlight and moist, well-drained soils. …
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… the summer which turn bright red in the fall. RED ROVER™ is a rounded shrub that grows to about 4-5 high and 4-5 feet wide. In the summer it bears white flowers that are loved by … such as butterflies and bees as well as birds. These turn into blue fruits that provide fruit for birds in the fall. Like many dogwoods, RED ROVER™ tolerates damp conditions and is useful as a screen or hedge, a specimen or for a rain garden. …
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… Galphimia glauca is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America, with the unmemorable common name of thryallis. As a conservatory specimen, it is valued for its non-stop blooming, as it is continually covered with dainty spikes of yellow flowers. In Mexico the leaves are used as a folk remedy for asthma and allergies. In tropical areas this species makes a good, fine-testured hedge and it …
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… As this small, graceful tree ages, it becomes more rounded in habit. It is recommended for a naturalistic garden. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. The fruits, nutlets that … and one of the hardest of all woods. Hop hornbeam is a native tree of rich woodlands. Related to birches but without the insect and disease problems, this tree is best known for hoplike papery seed pods that dangle from its branches in early autumn. It is a worthy native …
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… Fastigiata cultivar has a neater appearance than the species, so it is usually the best one for a perennial border. The rose, pink, or white flowers with a slight notch in each petal have a silky appearance. The gray-green leaves are three-lobed to five-lobed. Although this plant may be short-lived, it remains a garden presence because of prolific self-sowing. Use it for color throughout summer in the border. Foliage may become marred by fungal diseases by late …
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… ( Rosa x odoratus 'Viridiflora') was a byproduct of hybrizations done in the 1840's on the way to developing hybrid tea roses. It is a cross between Rosa chinensis and Rosa gigantea . The … age. If you want a showy fragrant rose in your garden, this is not a good choice. It does make for a conversation piece. The plants reach about three feet tall. Since it is not fully hardy, we keep it in a container that is brought in for the winter. …
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… New! Be inspired by a wide variety of newly available shrubs perfect for a new bed or refreshing an established garden. Explore standout varieties—both new and … thrive in a range of garden settings. Learn what makes these shrubs exceptional, and how to grow and care for them successfully. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be …
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… New! Too often, we wander about looking for the “perfect” subject, when what is really needed is a shift in perspective. When you commit yourself to absorb what nature provides in one location from various angles, you gain a deeper artistic … Rose Garden throughout this course. Composition and value studies will be emphasized. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=14 hours ART elective Thomas …
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… Q. How do I take care of my clivia plant in order to get it to rebloom next year? A. Clivia plants are easy to care for once you know their specific requirements. They need a cool and dry rest period from about …
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… Weigela florida ‘Pink Princess’ is a 6-to-9-foot shrub that, in May and June, is covered with lavender-pink flowers that hummingbirds … find irresistible. Flowers are produced on previous seasons' growth so any pruning to keep the shrub within bounds needs to be done immediately after flowering is complete. 'Pink … fall, and winter. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
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