… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria ‘Flashdance’ , hybridized by Susanne Hvegholm of Sweden, has … by soft, ovate scalloped leaves and tubular flowers that are covered with soft fuzz. Related to African violets, the leaves are often suffused with purple or brown. The tubes, which are an … 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 …
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… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria ‘Mother’s Lipstick’ has tubular red flowers densely covered with … by soft, ovate scalloped leaves and tubular flowers that are covered with soft fuzz. Related to African violets, the leaves are often suffused with purple or brown. The tubes, which are an … 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 …
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… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria ‘Ruby’ The flowers are small and cherry red. The throat is white, … by soft, ovate scalloped leaves and tubular flowers that are covered with soft fuzz. Related to African violets, the leaves are often suffused with purple or brown. The tubes, which are an … 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 …
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… Graceful spurge is a low-growing subshrub native to tropical America. It has been used successfully at the Chicago Botanic Garden as an annual to fill in spaces between perennials or annuals in flower borders and in containers. It takes full sun or partial shade and blooms from spring to fall. It isn’t fussy about soil, moisture, or heat conditions. The leaves, which have a milky …
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… a distinctive look on each bloom. The contrasting yellow beards add the perfect accent to these stunning blooms. The stems stand 2 feet tall, each with multiple buds that open in late spring to early summer. It has no fragrance but is attractive to butterflies and makes an excellent cut flower. Batik was awarded Honorable Mention in 1988, …
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… edge of the falls. Great Smokey Dawn stands 40 inches high with branched stems which have 8 to 9 buds each. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer and is an excellent cut flower. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the …
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… explodes into flower. Plant this salvia in full sun and in average soil, and water it to get the root system established. This perennial is a hummingbird and butterfly magnet. … in the Mexican Sierra Madre Oriental mountains by Yucca Do Nursery staff. It has proven to be winter hardy in Denver, Colorado, during the last five years. Horticulturist Heather … We are currently evaluating several species of tropical American salvias, which have proven to be useful as annuals that begin their bloom season in September, looking fresh until a hard …
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… Rose of Paestrum. It earned that name by being the only one of the Old European varieties to repeat, blooming in flushes every six weeks or so. The charming pink rosettes bloom in … with a strong Damask scent. In some ways, this is a tough, versatile rose. It's hardy to Zone 4, tolerates partial shade conditions well, and isn't particularly fussy about soil as … it does not have the disease resistance of modern roses, so it's particularly important to ensure good air circulation with proper siting and pruning. …
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… ) is a big, bold, hardy perennial that blooms in July and August. It reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet and is topped with large, feathery white plumes. The plant can take full sun or partial … Recent taxonomic treatments in the Flora of China—an international collaborative effort to publish the first English-language account of China's vascular plants—have changed the name to Aconogonon polymorphum , reflecting differences in the pith of the stem, flower, and seed …
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… selection from the Mezitt family of Weston Nurseries, this small-leaved, large shrub (up to 10 feet) retains most of its leaves in winter, which turn a bronze-mahogany color. All … are very fine and located near the surface of the soil, they are particularly susceptible to droughts or floods. With few exceptions (such as sandy soil near Lake Michigan), gardeners … a year, fertilize with azalea and camellia plant food, and maintain a mulch over the roots to keep temperatures cool during the summer and conserve moisture. …
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