… Cooperi cotoneaster is a dwarf cultivar of little-leaf cotoneaster that is notable for its very, very tiny and shiny … a stiff, dense branching structure; small, glossy leaves of fine texture, and abundant fruit in the form of small pomes, which are generally in shades of red/orange but may also be cream or black and may persist into winter. Generally …
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… Delphiniums are perennials in the buttercup family that can best be described as "stately" or "majestic," producing large … are derived mostly from the Eurasian Delphinium elatum . The Magic Fountains series comes in varying shades of blue, lavender, or white, with semidouble flowers that open wide, exposing … are called the "bee." This cultivar produces tightly packed, dark blue flowers with a bee that is almost black. It will reach about 30 inches in height, prefers full sun or light shade, and …
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… Elegans sets the benchmark for large, blue-green-leaved hostas. Introduced in 1905, it is noted for the size, texture, and substance of its foliage. Considered a slow grower, Elegans may take several years to reach its mature size of 3 feet in height with a spread of 4 feet. Its white flowers appear in late spring-early summer and are …
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… Reddish-pink buds open to white flowers on Donald Wyman crabapple. The fruit is glossy red and persistent into winter. This consistent performer and disease-resistant … Garden. It was discovered as a chance seedling at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in the early 1950s and named in honor of Donald Wyman, Ph.D., who had recently retired as horticulturist at the Arboretum. …
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… The Sovereign pin oak is differentiated from the species due to its lower branches being carried horizontal to the trunk rather than drooping. Its dense branching habit in an arc of angles makes its crown appear very much like a crown. Unfortunately, due to grafting challenges in propagation, this cultivar is not readily available in the trade. The genus Quercus includes …
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… white flowers with a dark orange throat decorated with dark brown spots. Like most lilies it is fragrant but not overpoweringly so. It is attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. White Henryi belongs to the group of Aurelian lily hybrids which generally bloom in July on stout stems supporting masses of flowers. They are among the hardiest and most disease … grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies 'like their feet in the shade and heads in the sun'. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep …
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… ‘Chinese Dragon’ is a tree peony with stunning reddish-pink flowers surrounding darker center flares. Tree peonies often need to settle in one to two years before producing blooms and, once established, will grow to mature size in five to eight years. Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the …
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… ‘Goldfinch’ is tree peony producing a mass of golden petals surrounding a center of deep red flares golden stamens. Tree peonies often need to settle in for one to two years before producing blooms and, once established, will grow to mature size in five to eight years. Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the …
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… Excellens is a relatively rare cultivar of Manchurian lilac, which produces white blossoms. It was introduced in 1936. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While …
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… Nanum fragrant viburnum is a compact cultivar that grows to only 4' tall and as wide over time. It blooms in early spring with tiny, fragrant, light pink flowers in panicles on naked stems. It may take a while for the plant to bloom more profusely. Fruiting …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
