… orchid. The single stem will need some support to remain upright when up to 20 flowers, 1.5 cm in size, come into flower. The fragrance is a delicate floral, not overpowering, even in small rooms. Grow this orchid in bright light and high humidity, with volcanic pebbles or coarse bark with charcoal potting …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a lamb's ears. Lamb's ears ( Stachys byyzantina 'Big Ears') is a plant the Garden included in its study of cultivated varieties of lamb's ears. The Garden is now evaluating the performance of 'Big Ears' and 'Silver Carpet' in a green roof setting. Easy-to-grow 'Big Ears' and 'Silver Carpet' do not require deadheading because they do not bloom, an attractive feature in a green roof setting. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… yew is a type of Japanese yew that retains a tight columnar form growing to thirty feet in height and ten feet in width with the dark green needles that are typical of Japanese yews. The female trees bear red drupes in the fall. This yew is very tolerant of even deep shade but cannot tolerate poor drainage. With …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The shiny dark-green leaves with silvery undersides glisten in the sun and wind. It's a beautiful large shade tree not commonly used by gardeners. Fragrant yellowish-white flowers open in late June or early July and fill the air with their sweet scent. Native to southeastern Europe … and western Asia, the silver linden has an oval habit and when mature will reach heights in excess of 50'. Notice the silvery undersides of the leaves on a windy day …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stems keep this 18-inch-tall beauty from toppling over during spring storms. Tulips grow best in sunny locations in well-drained soils that dry slightly after the foliage yellows in late June. Deter damage from rabbits and deer by inter-planting with bulbs they find …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Do you like blueberries? This is a blueberry bush, and if you're here in the spring you'll see the white flowers that turn into the blueberries in the summer months. Bluecrop blueberry is a self-pollinating blueberry that was bred to produce … soils but will tolerate average soils with additional watering. It can grow to eight feet in height and width and can form a hedge or screen if desired. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, clear pink double flowers with a faint aroma of tea roses are produced in masses throughout the summer and up to the first hard frost of fall. The dark green leaves are … resistant and the ultimate height is a bit taller than most floribunda roses. Plant this rose in full sun and in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil and reduce fertilization by the end of August to permit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub rose ( Rosa 'Moorcar') produces masses of cream- to yellow-centered flowers edged in an eye-popping fuchsia pink. Colder temperatures enhance some of the light, delicate perfume … is also known for having bright, glossy, disease-resistant foliage. First released to commerce in 1972, Magic Carousel® rose, with its smaller size and continual production of flowers, continues to be in demand by gardeners. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… attention of Lilia M. Weatherly of Austin's Ferry, Tasmania, when she discovered this sport in her garden. Plant this rose in full sun, in moderately moisture-retentive soil, and mulch it to keep the root system cool and moist during …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Do you enjoy visiting the English Walled Garden in the summer? If so, don’t miss it in fall! Experience the garden in October, when seasonal changes are evident, and the light angles create unique visual effects. …
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