… In fall, from mid-September to mid-October, this hardy perennial is covered with creamy white chrysanthemum-like flowers. The flowers have … study of the DNA of the Asteraceae (aster family) has resulted in many changes. This species, for instance, has been assigned to a number of other genera over time including Asteromoea and …
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… <p>For at least a month in late spring, Purple Leaf <em>Weigela</em> is loaded with clusters of rosy … Prune after spring bloom...fall pruning puts next year's flowers at risk. </p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… crabapple features red buds that open to white flowers, followed by bright yellow fruit in the fall. This cultivar flowers heavily in alternate years. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and …
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… Large, orange-ish yellow petals blush red toward the base, surrounding a prominent red lip on this Cattleya orchid cultivar. Grow this orchid in bright light and in well-drained media, and … fertilizer to prevent the leaves from scorching in the full sun (and to maximize stored energy for flower production next winter). The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
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… The 4 inch, dramatically re-curved blossoms have heavily ruffled petals. 'Elegant Explosion' is nocturnal, opening in late afternoon and closing the next morning. Although each flower lasts … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hemerocallis 'Double Firecracker' is a vibrant red daylily and a striking addition to any garden. The 5-inch double flowers are … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. The … American Hemerocallis Society has awarded Double Firecracker Honorable Mention. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… flowers are 4 inches across and appear in early to mid summer. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… fragrant blooms are 5 inches across and sit atop tall, 35-inch high stems. Tetrina’s Daughter is nocturnal. The blooms open up in the late afternoon and close the following morning. Although … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Tobiosho Japanese Maple tree is known for its full canopy of bright red leaves in fall. The foliage starts out green in spring and … 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It does well in a partial sun to sunny spot. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… trumpet -shaped flowers at about the same time as the lilac bushes are blooming. Leptodermis is a dwarf, mounding, deciduous shrub from northern China that typically grows to only 12-18” tall and about two feet wide making it perfect for a low hedge or as a component of a mixed border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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