… Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. White flowers appear in June on … clump-forming shrub may reach a maximum height of 3 feet. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… Meyeri Nana spirea is a smaller, more compact version of the popular bridalwreath spirea. It features the same vase-shaped, arching habit and abundant … flowers but in a size more suitable for many home gardens. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Renaissance spirea is a cultivar of the classic bridal wreath spirea and shares its vase-shaped habit, flowering and size characteristics. It was bred for better resistance to foliar diseases. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized flowering shrubs with a … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… The golden shield fern or scaly male fern is native to the moist woodlands of eastern Europe and western Asia where it is an evergreen plant. It … to about 3-4 feet high and wide and develop a tree fern-like trunk at the base. This plant is best suited to moist shady areas as either an understory plant, bedding plant or a specimen. It …
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… Rhododendron 'Weston's Diamond Pink' was in full bloom underneath the pines on the second Japanese Island. A stunning sight, this is the best bloom staff can recall in years (2012). At the tip of each branch a truss of flower buds open to display double pink flowers with a silvery center a week or so before the PJM cultivar. In the …
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… hybrid rugosa rose ( Rosa 'Morten') produces clusters of red flowers ranging in size from five to 15 blooms on a 6-by-8-foot bush rose. This rose does best when planted in full sun and moderately fertile soil. The wrinkled leaves are moderately resistant to black spot but are susceptible to powdery mildew. …
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… Star-of-Bethlehem is a bulb that is native to northern Africa and southern Europe. In late spring and early summer, it bears tall spikes of large (2-inch), white, star-shaped flowers with black or purple eyes. The volume of the flowers, combined with their distinctive appearance adds up to a dramatic …
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… awl-shaped juvenile foliage on a slow-growing plant. Boulevard is perfectly placed in the Model Railroad Garden, Dwarf Conifer Garden, and other areas where its graceful growth habit … landscapes. (While slow growing, it can reach more than 20 feet in height — something to keep in mind if planting Boulevard outdoors.) This false cypress can tolerate some shade when it is young, but it typically grows best in full sun with moderately fertile, well-drained soil. This species comes to us from Japan …
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… Paulared is one of the earliest harvested apples (August) and is widely appreciated for both its fresh eating and cooking qualities. It is related to McIntosh. This cultivar orginated in Sparta, Michigan in 1967 and was named after the grower's … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
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… Q: Please advise on the best time to prune hydrangeas. A: Hydrangeas require differing pruning times; therefore, it is critical to know which type you have before you prune. In addition to using the techniques explained below, always remove any winter-damaged branches in …
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