… Caribbean. They bloom once at maturity, which can be anywhere from 5 to 40 years. Most plants die after flowering and are not frost hardy. Commonly grown as an outdoor ornamental in southern …
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Maggie Daley false goatsbeard ( Astilbe 'Maggie Daley') was selected for the Lakeside Garden because it is better able to withstand summer heat and dry soil than other astilbes. Deeply cut, bronzy green foliage growing up to 28 inches tall with dense, lavender-purple flower spikes make this cultivar a wise choice for the shady garden with soil that remains moist for most of the year. It is …
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'White Wings' has lovely white plumes tinged with pink sitting on top of dark green foliage. The feathery panicles are very densely packed with tiny flowers which give an extra soft, fluffy appearance. The stems reach a height of 15 to 18 inches in mid summer. 'White Wings' does well in partial shade to shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to …
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'Montgomery' has red to dark red plumes on top of mounded dark green foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in early to mid summer. 'Montgomery' grows to 21-24 inches tall. It likes wet or constantly moist soil, making it a good choice for wet areas. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady …
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'Amethyst' has feathery pink to lilac plumes on top of mounded lacy fern-like foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in late spring to mid summer. The tall, upright stems stand 30 to 36 inches high. 'Amethyst' does best in consistently moist areas with shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is …
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'Diamond', sometimes known as False Spirea or False Goatsbeard, has pure white plumes on top of mounded, lacy green leaves. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in late spring to early summer. The stems stand 30” tall. 'Diamond' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free …
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… are easy to grow in average, alkaline soils in full sun, but require good drainage—plants may die out in the center in soggy soil. Cut them back after blooming, and they may rebloom in late …
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'Red Sentinel' has scarlet red plumes on mahogany colored stems. The soft, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which sit on top of a full mound of lacy green leaves. The stalks stand 24 to 30 inches high. 'Red Sentinel' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to …
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'Snowdrift' has tall white plumes sitting on top of a full mound of finely cut, lacy green foliage. The soft, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in early to mid summer. The stems stand 24 inches tall. 'Snowdrift' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant …
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Scented, brilliant orange flowers cover well-branched plants in spring on this nonhardy biennial bedding plant. This cultivar is unique in that it does not require exposure to cool temperatures (vernalization) before it produces flowers. This significantly reduces the amount of energy needed to bring this crop to gardeners in northern climates that are too cold for the plant to overwinter …
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