… Sentry Ginkgo is an attractive male selection with a symmetric narrow form. It will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit. It will develop into upright narrowly pyramidal shape, and with … lines. The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Named after the legendary actress, this classic hybrid tea rose has elegant, large, classy flowers that are … petals are soft creamy white with a pale lemon base. Introduced in 2003 by Tom Carruth, this is a hybrid cross between 'Sunset Celebration' and 'St. Patrick'. The buds are sharply pointed …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Arching branches of golden foliage are the featured attraction of Hinocki false cypress ( Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'), a … to a point at the tip somewhat reminiscent of fern fronds. Light shade in the heat of summer is recommended to prevent the yellow growth from sunburning. Plant this evergreen in moist well drained soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deep purple to dark blue tubular flowers are produced in clusters throughout the warmer months on this nonhardy shrub native to the American tropics. Plant 'Royal Blue' in full sun, average … flock to the flowers. It prefers the warmer temperatures of mid-summer to early fall, and is insect and pest resistant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large pale pink cupped flowers contrast with the green edged burgundy leaves (in cooler weather) from May to August on this spreading perennial. In warmer temperatures of midsummer the foliage is a medium green color. Plant in full sun, well drained soils and avoid wetting the foliage late …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Irises in the reticulata group grow from bulbs and are among the earliest of all flowers to bloom in the … only about 5 inches tall, produces royal-blue flowers in early spring, sometimes when the snow is still on the ground. The lower three petals have a contrasting yellow splotch at the base. … stiffly upright linear leaves. By mid-summer the leaves die back to the ground. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large masses of pinkish-lavender flower are so heavy they cascade from the tips of the branches. This tropical shrub hails from the Philippines and features large leaves with the characteristic … claw-shaped stamens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Photography is as much about seeing and understanding the subject as it is about the technical side of taking the picture. With an emphasis on composition, this course will explore the difference between how we see and what the camera “sees” through the …
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… Iris graeberiana ‘White Fall’ is pale blue with white falls and a yellow crest. The stems stand 6 to 8 inches high. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and … The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic ‘Fleur de Lys’ which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history was …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Salvia splendens 'Van Houttei' is a Dutch antique cultivar of the species, developed before ankle-biter annuals became all the rage. Growing up to 4 feet in height, this great annual (perennial in USDA Zones 7 and warmer) with burgundy-reddish flowers is perfect …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
