… Capsicum baccatum is the species name for aji or Peruvian hot peppers. The plants have a more shrubby habit than bell … have white flowers with a chartreuse blotch. The peppers are generally narrow and irregular in shape. They are popular in South America and Caribbean countries. ‘Brazilian Starfish’ has an … The plants should be started indoors because they have a long growing season before starting to produce. …
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… Common witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ), a native of woodlands in eastern and central North America, grows as an understory large shrub. In mid- to late October, clusters of fragrant flowers with four strap-like petals emerge. 'Champlin's Red' has flower petals that are red-orange at the base, tipped in yellow, emerging from yellow-green calyxes. In the home landscape, it can …
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… viburnum is a compact cultivar of Viburnum nudum that was selected at Winterthur Gardens in Delaware. White flowers in June are followed by fruit that goes from deep pink to blue and persists into fall. The glossy green leaves turn a wine red color in fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of …
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… The Staghorn or Elkhorn fern is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia, Polynesia and Australia where it grows on tree … that cover the crown and the forked, arching, fertile fronds that give the plant its name. In optimal conditions a home-grown plant can reach 2-3 feet in height and width. A warm humid …
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… Narcissus ‘Elka’ is in Division 1. This is a dwarf cultivar that stands only 4 – 6 inches high and blooms very early in the season with star shaped flowers. Both the petals and the corona open pale yellow and become … 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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… Narcissus ‘Kidling’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms very late in the spring with 1- 2 scented … 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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… Narcissus ‘Lilac Charm’ is in Division 6. This is a dwarf narcissus which blooms in mid season with 3¼ inch flowers. The petals are white, tinged green at the base, and are strongly reflexed. The corona is funnel … 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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… Narcissus ‘Salome’ is in Division 2. It blooms in late spring with broad white petals and a funnel-shaped corona, which opens yellow. As the flower matures, the base of the corona becomes orange-y pink, while the rim is a brilliant … 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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… Narcissus ‘Sir Winston Churchill’ is in Division 4. It blooms late in the season with an average of 4 strongly scented flowers per … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Ipi Tombi ‘is in Division 2. This is a dwarf narcissus that blooms very early in the spring with 3 ¼ inch … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
