… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese moutan peony more than 1400 years ago, they usually grow to 5’ tall, so are more accurately classified as shrubs than trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial shade, prune …
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… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese mountain peony over 1400 years ago, they usually grow to 5’ tall, so are more accurately classified as shrubs than trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial shade, prune …
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… pink blooms that emerge before the foliage in early spring. Plant this viburnum in sun to partially shaded locations with good air drainage to avoid late spring frosts that can damage the flowers. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multistemmed shrubs that are well-suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… Zinnia elegans 'Queen Lime' features double pompom shaped flowers that shade from chartreuse to grass-green on tall (40 – 50") plants ideal for the sunny border and hot, dry summer weather. … the hot summer weather. A native of deserts of Mexico, this popular annual produces flowers up to frost. Grow this zinnia in any well-drained soil and in full sun with good air movement (to decrease the incidence of foliar diseases). There are about 20 species of zinnias found in …
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… but well-drained soil. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin growth late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring foliage and provide a backdrop for the flowers in fall. …
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… shieldleaf Rodgersia stands out. The round leaves look like giant nasturtium leaves two to three feet across. They're a beautiful fresh light green in spring, maturing to a rich green by mid summer. And the white, astilbe-like flowers can reach five feet tall, a dramatic presence in the shade. In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many shade plants in our area. The leaves of certain …
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… This tender (Zone 11) shrub needs partial to full shade and moist soil conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. …
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… This pyramidal evergreen conifer needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of about 4 feet. …
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… This upright evergreen conifer needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 10 inches. …
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… This round evergreen conifer needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. …
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