… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria ‘Mother’s Lipstick’ has tubular red … The tubes, which are an inch or two long are inflated and flare out into five spotted lobes. In the right conditions (indoors) kohlerias grow quickly and will need to be pinched back after flowering. They do well in sunlight from a south-facing window or bright artificial lights. …
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… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria ‘Ruby’ The flowers are small and … The tubes, which are an inch or two long are inflated and flare out into five spotted lobes. In the right conditions (indoors) kohlerias grow quickly and will need to be pinched back after flowering. They do well in sunlight from a south-facing window or bright artificial lights. …
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… The Epiphylla Ginkgo is an unusual female cultivar more commonly grown in Japan. When reaching maturity it will produce the strong smelling Ginkgo fruits and the fruits … is sometimes known as Ginkgo biloba var. epiphylla , Ohatsuki Ginkgo, Ohazuki Group RHS, and in Japan as Ohatsuki Ichou. The discovery of the epiphyllous form has been credited to Mr. Shirai in 1891. It rarely reaches a height over 13 feet and has an unusual wide open oval or vase shape …
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… it is one of the fastest growing shrubs available. It is a nice small shrub for naturalizing in a shaded border. The flowers of the species are flattened clusters of small inconspicuous … much more attractive flowers. A distinctive feature of this shrub is its long-lasting flowers in dense clusters 4 inches to 6 inches across that pass from green to white in color during the blooming period of late June and July, then changing to light green again and …
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… have introduced the color yellow into the form of a Japanese iris. Pseudata irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Although they are vigorous growers, they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. …
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… conservatories and subtropical gardens. It roots easily from vegetative cuttings dipped in a rooting hormone and held in a high-moisture environment featuring excellent soil drainage and moderate air movement. Over time, the plants tend to get leggy as they grow in height and lose their lower leaves. This issue can be overcome by periodically pruning the …
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… with lighter blue standards and very pale style arms. It stands 34 inches high and blooms in midseason, while the thin grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. In 1976 Steve received Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society. Siberian irises lack the … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol of …
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… If you are here in the summer, look closely at the flowers of this plant and you'll see that the yellow petals … BLUES FESTIVAL™ St. Johnswort is a cultivar of a north American native plant that thrives in hot dry conditions. It has bright yellow flowers which contrast against the bluish-green … yet requires practically no maintenance. All it asks is full sun and very well-drained soil in return. …
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… From late May through frost, the cherry red roses of 'Captain Samuel Holland' appear in bright clusters on canes up to 8 feet long . It's one of the Canadian Explorer series of … It's hardy to zone 3, drought tolerant once established, and highly disease-resistant. In fact, it doesn't even like chemical sprays. It does need full sun, and it's happier with evenly moist soil, especially in the first few years. You can use it as a hedge, train it to a trellis, or if your yard …
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… across on a 4-foot rounded bush with deep, glossy green, disease-resistant leaves beginning in mid-June until frost. The flowers have only a slight fragrance. The 2000 American Rose Society … with an award, noting it is perhaps the deepest red of any rose on the market. Plant this rose in full sun and keep the soil moderately moist. Feed it periodically with soluble fertilizer solutions or top-dress with well-rotted manure in midwinter, and mulch it with leaf mold to keep the soil from drying too quickly during the …
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