… foliage. The soft, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in early to mid-summer. The stalks stand 2 feet high. 'Peach Blossom' does well in shade to partial shade in constantly moist soil where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is …
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… a 'wow' factor and when the strong fragrance that only Cattleya orchids can produce is added in the plant is a show stopper. Cattleya orchids grow and flower best in bright light conditions with high humidity and frequent misting of the foliage and roots. Plants under artificial lights in winter can be moved outdoors once the temperatures have warmed enough to plant tomatoes in the …
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… grows 10 to 12 feet and produces 6 to 8-inch purplish blue flowers with blue and brown anthers in late spring to late summer. Plant it in full to partial sun and moist soil in a sheltered area to keep the wind from damaging the flowers. It is a member of either clematis …
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… Crotons are a widely distributed genus of plants that are found in tropical forests of Asia, Africa and the Americas although they are most commonly known as colorful and hardy houseplants in north America. In their native forests they can grow to ten feet high and six feet wide. Gold Dust croton has …
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… Deep bell-shaped pink flowers in large clusters are produced from late April into May atop 10-inch red flower stalks. The foliage is attractive as well, with glossy, deep green leaves turning a burgundy color in the fall. Bergenias are very hardy perennials native to Siberia and Mongolia. The specific epithet name "cordifolia" describes the large, round evergreen leaves in Latin. It is commonly known as 'pig squeak' because of the sound it makes when the thick, …
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… blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds from early summer to early fall. It is good in a border when grown in massed plantings. It is also a popular cut flower. The plant has received the Award of Garden … Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. Like other butterfly bushes, it often dies back in severe winters and dead branches will need to be pruned out when new growth is evident in the …
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… to promote increased flowering but leave a few to set seed for next year's crop. Plant it in full sun after danger of hard frosts has passed in moderately moist, fertile soils. The petals can be used as a coloring agent in drinks and desserts. Pot marigolds are in a different genus than the American marigolds and …
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… Ti plant is primarily grown as a container plant for the variegated foliage; its flowers in November and December are an unusual addition. Ti plant is tolerant of being grown in a variety of light levels, but it is prone to spider mites in winter when grown indoors. While not fussy about soil, it needs consistent moisture in the …
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… a rounded top tends to become leggy at the base. Use this shrub at the edge of a property, in a wooded border, or along a waterway. Male yellowish-brown catkins 1-1/2 to 3 inches in length appear along with rich-red female buds in early spring. Edible brown nuts, which are set inside downy, notched husks, are a favorite of …
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… In spring, Cytisus × praecox 'Allgold', also known as Scotch broom or Warminster broom, is … with canary-yellow flowers topped with a pale yellow flag on a shrub maturing at 6 feet in height and width. Classified in the pea family, this species has flowers with a heavy fragrance that not everyone finds …
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