… Jacob's ladder is a biblical name for a heavenly plant. It grows up to 2' in height with attractive foliage, divided, with 19 to 27 leaflets per leaf. Drooping dainty blue flowers hover over the plant in early summer. This is a clump-forming perennial, mainly hairless but slightly hairy near the … lax but near the flowers they are open, forming erect, bell-shaped lavender blue flowers in early spring. Smaller plants can grow in the front of the border, with taller ones behind …
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… by a petaloid calyx. Glossy leaves with prominent drip tips are all indicative of its origins in tropical rainforests. In cultivation it requires relatively warm temperatures and high humidity, and grows equally well in a large container or planted in the soil of a conservatory. Bright light is preferable. This …
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… name from the individual, nodding, blue bell-shaped flowers it produces on 2 to 3-foot stalks in early summer to early fall. Introduced into cultivation in Britain in 1573, it makes a beautiful choice when located in the front of a mixed border. It is, however, …
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… of Eastern Asia. Its name refers to the brilliant new growth which is bright rosy-apricot in color maturing to shiny, bright green in mid-summer. In fall the fronds turn reddish and so provide visual interest for at least three seasons and in …
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… Asia. Its name refers to the radiant new growth which is a mix of pinks, oranges and reds in color, maturing to shiny, bright green in mid-summer. In fall the fronds turn coppery providing interest for at least three seasons and in frost-free …
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… CANNOVA® Lemon Canna Cannas can be described in three words: big, bold, and beautiful. CANNOVA® Lemon lives up to those standards. It can … leaves resembling those of a banana plant. Cannas love heat and humidity. Plant it in a sunny location in rich, consistently moist soil and remove dead flowers to encourage re-blooming. …
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… Cannas can be described in three words: big, bold, and beautiful. Cannova Orange Shades canna lives up to those … leaves resembling those of a banana plant. Cannas love heat and humidity. Plant it in a sunny location in rich, consistently moist soil and remove dead flowers to encourage reblooming. Cannova Orange …
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… Cannas can be described in three words: big, bold, and beautiful. Water canna ‘Erebus’ lives up to those standards. It … with creamy stripes resembling those of the banana plant. It is versatile as well. Plant it in full sun in moist soil or along the water’s edge, or submerge it directly into a pond. It isn’t hardy in …
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… Cannas can be described in three words: big, bold, and beautiful. Water canna ‘Intrigue’ lives up to those standards. It … lance-shaped leaves resembling those of the banana plant. It is versatile as well. Plant it in sun to part shade in moist soil or along the water’s edge, or submerge it directly into a pond. It isn’t hardy in …
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… Cannas can be described in three words: big, bold, and beautiful. Orange Punch canna lives up to those standards. It can … leaves resembling those of a banana plant. Cannas love heat and humidity. Plant it in a sunny location in rich, consistently moist soil and remove dead flowers to encourage reblooming. Cannas are not …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
