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  • … water. Fertilize periodically with specially formulated waterlily tablets, ensuring the tablet is buried beneath the soil surface in the pot to discourage the growth of algae. Place expanded …
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  • … end of a long lax stem and floating just above the water surface. In the center of each flower is a cluster of showy stamens.  Waterlilies have been cultivated since at least 2,000 B.C. and …
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  • … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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  • … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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  • … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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  • … at the flowers on this plant and you'll see that each flower has five petals but the flower is symmetrical. If you happen to be here when it has seed pods you'll see that they have a …
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  • … <p>Among the hardy flowering gingers, 'Daniel Weeks' is one of the longest lasting. Flowering spikes that can reach up to six feet high begin to open …
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  • … perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria grandiflora is native to Colombia and Ecuador. Despite its scientific name, the flowers are rather small and …
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  • … The leaves are dark green above and a rich purple beneath. In spite of the species name, it is no hairier than other kohlerias. Kohlerias are characterized by soft, ovate scalloped leaves …
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  • … soil, and regular fertilization. Note: if you're growing them in containers, regular watering is even more important, and you'll need to repot them about every three years. …
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