… Here in the North, we tend to think of bromeliads as somewhat rare and exotic. In Brazil, this one grows on trees. The most notable feature of Quesnelia marmorata , … or Grecian urn, is its foliage. The tall, narrow leaves have mottled horizontal bands of green and white and curve outwards gracefully at the top, like the lip of a vase. The bloom, though short-lived, …
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… Rodgers flowers in the podophylla group are native to woodlands in Japan and Korea. Unlike most Rodgersias they can tolerate boggy areas and naturalize over time. 'Bloody Wheels' foliage is particularly colorful. The leaves emerge … in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and deer don't bother them. Archived …
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… colonies. Since it's relatively compact for a Rodgersia , it can also fit nicely into borders. And wherever you put them, you get to enjoy the foamy, astilbe-like flower spikes in early … feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Rabbits and deer don't bother them. Archived Copy: …
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… By summer, those large, horse-chestnut like leaves have matured to green tinged with bronze, and the deep red stems bearing bright pink flowers appear. Even when bloom is done, the seed … feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and deer don't bother them. Archived …
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… center.This rose comes from David Austin, the breeder dedicated to combining the shapes and scents of old-fashioned English roses with the repeat bloom, disease resistance, and hardiness of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll … Remember that roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders so fertilize in spring and again mid-summer. Come winter, mulch and protect against rabbits and deer. Archived Copy: …
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… a parasol. Young leaves emerge with a red tint. Fall foliage color tends to be a mix of yellow and orange. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple leaves are generally lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of …
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… version of the popular bridalwreath spirea. It features the same vase-shaped, arching habit and abundant white flowers but in a size more suitable for many home gardens. The genus Spiraea … with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple leaves are generally lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of …
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… flowers, which are mostly lime green with long yellow tubes. The large ovate leaves are thick and waxy, and the vines can easily grow to over 100 feet long in the tropics, clinging to trees with aerial roots. The plants are self-fertile and in their native habitat, pollinated by indigenous bees. In cultivation, they are …
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… smaller version of a larger arrowwood shrub. PAPOOSE™ grows to only about four feet tall and wide and has a rounded form, making it a truly compact and versatile shrub. It has dark green leaves which appear with pink tips, and bears clusters of …
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… known as MIDNIGHT WINE®, is a deciduous shrub that has pink blooms from April through June and beautiful purple-burgundy foliage that turns even darker in the fall. At just 2 x 2 feet, it … into a container or a border, even in smaller yards. It can handle a wide range of soil types and conditions so long as it is well drained. Full sun is ideal, but it can tolerate some shade.</p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much …
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