… In the early spring this tree is covered with scented white flowers making it a pretty tree, just be careful of the thorns! Snowbird hawthorn is small rounded tree that grows to about twenty feet tall and about twelve feet wide. It is densely branched and bears scented … manage in partly sunny spots but well-drained soil is essential. Prune in the winter months to remove dead wood and for shape. …
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… Iris ‘Immortality’ is a tall bearded iris that stands 29 inches tall. It is pure white with light yellow beards, … The stems are short and branched, and the blooms have a light fragrance. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and resistant to deer. Immortality was awarded Honorable Mention in 1986 and Award of Merit in 1990 by the …
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… pendulant, orange tubular flowers tipped in yellow that are inflated towards the base. This is among the smallest growing of the Gasteria , commonly known as ox tongues. The plant slowly … taxonomic treatments have moved this plant from Gasteria liliputana and often is referred to as Gasteria obliqua . The genus is closely related to Aloe and, like them, are pollinated primarily by sunbirds. …
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… Narcissus ‘March Sunshine’ is in Division 6. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in early to mid spring. The petals are … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… This hardy lady slipper orchid is known for good flower production, even for begining hardy orchid gardeners. A deep maroon red … pouch is predominantly cream with small lines and dots of maroon. Very striking. Plant in full to half day sun in consistently moist but not waterlogged soils and fertilize as you would for other perennials to increase the size of the clump, and number of flowers over time. German orchid enthusiast, …
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… Roy Tokunaga orchid ( Dendrobium Roy Tokunaga) is a cross between Dendrobium johnsoniae and Dendrobium atroviolaceum , and its main feature is an incredibly long bloom time: it begins to flower in November, and continues blooming for close to six months. This Latouria, or New Guinea-type orchid, is white with dark purple nectar guides. …
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… Fireball neoregelia is a low-growing clumping bromeliad that has dramatic dark maroon strappy leaves that form a … flowers forms inside this cup. Fireball will form offshoots readily, and these can be removed to form new plants. It grows to about 6 inches tall and about a foot wide. Neoregelias are the largest genus of bromeliads. …
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… Deep red double roses bloom from mid-June to the first hard frosts on fall on this Manitoba bred selection. Foliage is black spot resistant and it is hardy to USDA zone 3. Plant in full sunny locations and provide space around it to encourage good air …
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… Dark star is a cross of four different varieties of elephant ear, selected with the goal of creating a … with improved cold tolerance. Dark star delivers. It can reach 6 feet high, with leaves up to 5 feet wide. For added drama, the deep purple of the stem is continued in the purple veins of each leaf. While it's not cold hardy in our climate here, it can tolerate temperatures down to about 15 degrees, which is unusual for a plant of tropical origin. Just give it full to part …
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… This thyme cultivar is used as a culinary herb and is said to be sweeter than the species. It can also be used as a … light foot traffic and release a wonderful herby fragrance when stepped on). It can grow to 12" tall and 12” wide. It blooms in late spring/early summer with pale purple flowers that are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
