… Heliconia psittacorum 'Lady Di', commonly called the parakeet flower, is an ever-blooming tropical plant that produces an abundance of bright flowers borne above … is white and has a dark spot at the end, which makes it look like a parrot's tongue. Native to the moist areas of the Lesser Antilles to northern South America, this vigorous broadleaf … are blue-black. The plants reach a height of 2 to 5 feet with a spread of 3 to 5 feet and grow best in full sun to partial shade in organic-rich, evenly moist soil with good drainage. For best …
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… Pink Pixie paper flower ( Bougainvillea glabra 'Pink Pixie') is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. It is a true dwarf form of the huge tropical vines that are star performers in tropical gardens, and is used to provide a bright splash of color in bonsai gardens. Imported from the Philippines, this … reaches a height of 2 to 4 feet and a width of 2 to 3 feet in USDA Zones 10 and 11. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil in relatively dry conditions. Plant with care, because it …
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… Star-of-Bethlehem is a bulb that is native to northern Africa and southern Europe. In late spring and early summer, … or purple eyes. The volume of the flowers, combined with their distinctive appearance adds up to a dramatic effect. Overall, the plant is about 2feet tall and about 1foot wide. These bulbs …
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… New! Looking for a new way to serve up tomatoes, the bounty of summer? When stuffed, these garden gems deliver intense bursts of flavor. Learn how to make delicious fillings such as pea and wasabi mousse; basil, garlic, and parmesan cream; and …
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… When you really want to feel the farm-to-fresh-food connection, take a bite of a warm, homegrown tomato. It smells and … months before you put the small plants outside, usually at the end of May in our area. If you buy small transplants, you'll have to look a little harder to find a good selection of heirlooms. … the weather predictions and cover your plants if it looks like a late-spring frost is on its way. This is why savvy tomato growers often wait until Memorial Day before setting out their …
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… Lanarth doublefile viburnum is a deciduous shrub that will grow to a height and width of 10 feet. It blooms from late May … June with creamy white flowers along its branches that give it a tiered look. The flowers give way to red fruit in the fall. The foliage has good red fall color. This cultivar was introduced …
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… equal spread. It blooms in May with showy white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. These give way to edible red fruits in the fall. Foliage emerges burgundy in the spring then changes to green. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed …
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… This primitive plant does not produce flowers but is grown instead for the iridescent peacock "leaves" produced along the creeping stems. Grow in low light, high humidity and humus rich soils for best results. …
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… Is there any more welcome sight than daffodils blooming in the spring? Not to me! I’m thrilled by … the flower, the prophet Mohammed reportedly said, “Let him who hath two loaves sell one, and buy the flower of narcissus: for bread is but food for the body, whereas narcissus is food for …
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