… Short-leaf Aloe was winner of the RHS Garden Award of Merit in 2002 for being one of the first aloes to be successfully cultivated in Europe. As the name implies, … months, it is a tender perennial and will need winter in a cool or frost-free greenhouse for the winter. In warmer climates it could be used as a groundcover. …
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… leaf margins have sharp red brown teeth. It will grow well in full sun in well drained soils. For the best colors keep it dry. Mature size is a messy shrubby mound about 3 feet tall and 4 … the rosettes, are a red-orange and sparsely flowered. An interesting aloe primarily grown for its colorful foliage …
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… The Prince William cultivar of the shadblow serviceberry is notable for its more compact size than the species, somewhat larger white flowers and heavy fruiting. … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible …
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… Princess Diana serviceberry was selected from cultivation in Wisconsin for its abundant white flowers opening from yellow buds, bluish purple fruits and strong … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible …
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… with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in … soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive perennial, with airy fine-textured foliage. The …
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… Is it possible for plant to produce two completely different types of flowers at different times? Yes! This … petal. Like most clematis this vine likes cool shaded conditions around its roots but sunshine for the spreading part of the plant. It is perfect to plant within a sunny border and especially …
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… hedge or screen, or is a beautiful specimen by itself. Its suckering habit and preference for moist soils makes it suitable for erosion control along water courses. …
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… Sibirica Bloodgood Siberian dogwood is a selection noted for its deep red winter stems. In late spring it produces yellowish-white flowers which give way … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
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… fruits in summer that are quickly devoured by birds. At its introduction, the suggested use for this shrub was as a hedge windbreak in a naturalized setting. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range …
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… Elegantissma cornelian cherry dogwood is a cultivar selected for its yellow or sometimes pinkish margined foliage. It is reported to be smaller and somewhat … bark. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
