… The common names for Heliconia stricta are “lobster claws” or “false bird of paradise” and you can see why when … shields the tiny true flower inside, so only hummingbirds and certain butterflies have access to the nectar. The good news is that while the true flowers only last a few days, the bracts can last months. At two to …
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… Narcissus ‘Hawera’ is in Division 5. It stands only 5 – 6 inches high and blooms in mid to late spring. Each stem bears 6 - 8 fragrant flowers. The petals are pale yellow and reflexed, … The cup is a paler yellow, broad and shallow. Hawera is hardy in zones 4 – 9. It was named for a town on the North Island of New Zealand. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten 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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… leaves combined with a low, spreading habit makes it perfectly suited as a foliage planting for borders and rock gardens — but right now, its purple flower spikes stand like sentinels in … Stachys species typically spread by runners, forming a rapidly spreading mat approximately 4 to 6 inches off the ground. Good drainage in summer and winter is essential for the health and … "woundwort." Early documented use notes the antiseptic qualities of the leaves and their use to bandage wounds. Stachys byzantina extract has shown antimicrobial activity against …
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… of bloom comes in June and July, 'Rumba' keeps repeating into September. Wine red buds open to deep pink flowers, set off by the dense, purple-edged foliage. Topping out at just 3 feet, … and so do gardeners. With bloom all along their branches, they deliver a blanket of color for at least four weeks. And they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them …
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… Q. As the snow in my garden melts, there appears to be something wrong with my evergreen shrubs. They look broken and trampled. Is this snow damage and what can I do about it? A. As the snow begins to melt at this time of the year, plants in our gardens are exposed to browsing animals. This … snowfall completely covered many woody and evergreen shrubs, which reduced feeding choices for hungry deer and rabbits. Unfortunately, many evergreens, especially yews and arborvitae, are …
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… out the weeds. Any suggestions would be appreciated. A. There are many products available for spot-treating weeds once they have emerged. However, there are a few guidelines to follow, especially since you have recently set down grass seed. Apply the product when the … young and actively growing. Do not apply on a hot or windy day, if the turf is stressed due to drought or if rain is expected within 24 hours. Avoid mowing your lawn for a few days before …
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… in the winter especially against a snowy backdrop. The Baileyi red twig dogwood shrub grows to 6 to 10 feet tall and wide with a rounded open habit. White spring flowers are followed by fruits … 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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… The crimson buds of MAY'S DELIGHT® Beeson crabapple open to pink flowers. The foliage is reddish-purple; excellent disease resistance is reported. The … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
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… SPRING SENSATION® crabapple has dark rose buds that open to pink flowers amidst red-tinged foliage. This cultivar is a selection from open pollinated … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
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… with bold red veins. The leaves emerge in the spring a bright yellow with red veins, mellow to a softer yellow-green, and then finally fade to tan over the winter. The contrasting red veins persist on the leaves through the entire … At maturity Electra Alumroot will be a mounded form 8 inches tall and 14 inches wide. Suitable for full sun or part shade, in can be used massed in groups as a groundcover, added to containers …
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