… Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Marblestar' is a large bracted poinsettia, featuring pink-and-white bracts (flowers). This cultivar of poinsettia features salmon pink bracts edged in cream. The ultimate size of the plant depends on the size of pot it is grown in and the growth regulators applied to control height and pinching to encourage branching. Place plants in a sunny location and avoid overwatering or …
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… Mexico to South America. A member of the euphorbia family, a milky sap is exuded by the stems and leaves. There are two forms. One has broad, maple-lobed leaves and stinging hairs. The Estrella form has more deeply-lobed, dissected leaves without stinging hairs. The leaves of the latter can be boiled and eaten like spinach. They are high in iron and vitamins. However, they must be boiled for at …
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… Deadhead (remove old flowers) to encourage additional blooms. Flowers can be used in cooking, and the foliage has a pleasant citrus fragrance. Plant 'Lemon Gem' in full sun and in average soil, and provide moderate fertilization for best results. This plant attracts nectar-feeding insects …
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… 'Rococo' is deep cardinal red with featherings of green and purple on the outside of the petals. It is a member of the Parrot tulip classification, based upon the extravagant flower colors and heavy rich textured petals. As with all tulips, plant this one in the fall, in well- drained, moisture-retentive soils and in full sun; protect it from squirrels and chipmunks. Protection can be as simple as …
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… Balsam firs are usually prized as Christmas trees because of their fragrance and elegant pyramidal form. This curious mutation found at Edwin Carstens Nursery in Germany is a … needles adorned with brown buds during the winter. It will not exceed 20 inches in height and grows very slowly. It needs good rich soil to thrive and will need to be watered during dry periods. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… shade but is happiest in cool summer climates. The tree is dioecious (there are separate male and female plants) and is known best for its compound trifoliate leaves that resemble those of some ashes and ivies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… This maple is very similar to Acer japonicum and is also known commonly as the full moon maple. It can reach a height of 10 feet with a … Fall color is purple red. This particular tree is thought to be a hybrid of this species and Acer palmatum and was discovered as a chance seedling. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… are narrower than the species giving the tree a more delicate look. It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water requirements. It should be noted that this is a taprooted tree which makes it difficult to transplant and will cause it to take a long time to get established. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… This solitary (forming only 1 rosette) agave features blue green leaves edged in red and cream. The lateral spines are relatively soft but the red terminal spine is stout and to be avoided. This hybrid is relatively small growing (about two foot in size) and has proven to be hardy down to at least 20 degrees F. Use in containers in cold climates for …
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… may have small white spines. In summer, it bears erect or curved racemes 12 to 15 feet long and creamy white flowers sometimes tinged purple. It is found in California and northern and western Mexico Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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