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| Annual phlox (Phlox drummondii) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 11:20 AM
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Views: 880
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Descrition:
A half-hardy plant. Annual phlox is a (sometimes) weedy, low-growing (to 15" tall), patch-forming herb with showy, five-lobed tubular flowers that can be white, red, magenta, lavender, or pink and usually have a lighter-colored "eye" in the center.
Light:
Annual phlox needs full sun to be at its best.
Growth:
Grows 18-20".
Uses:
Phlox is usually planted in masses in borders and beds.
Tips:
Plant in drained soil. This low-growing annual masses beautifully and is always an attractive element in annual beds and low borders or edges along walkways.
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| Larkspur - Annual Delphinium (Delphinium consolida ambigua) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 11:02 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 1148
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Descrition:
A hardy plant, does well in rich soil. Larkspur dries nicely, holding its color.
Light:
Grows in full sun.
Growth:
Grows 30-48".
Uses:
It's great in the garden as a backdrop for smaller plants.
Tips:
It is recommend that you stake or cage plants to provide support.
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| Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 10:37 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 1881
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Descrition:
A half-hardy plant, does well in drained soil. This plant has excellent foliage and lovely blossoms.
Light:
Grows in full sun, tolerates part sun.
Growth:
Grows 20-24".
Uses:
It's great in the garden - on in a container.
Tips:
The 'Marine' variety has fragrant purple blossoms.
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| Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 09:48 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 1514
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Descrition:
Velvety flowers on tall spike are available in a wide range of colors. Remove faded flower spikes to promote reblooming.
Light:
Grows in full to partial sun.
Growth:
An upright plant. Grows 12-36".
Uses:
Beautiful in background of bed or border. An excellent cut flower.
Tips:
If mulched, will survive the winter where winters are mild.
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| Impatiens - Busy Lizzie(Impatiens wallerana) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 08:58 AM
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Views: 1203
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Descrition:
Wonderful color all summer until first frost. Available in a very wide variety of flower and foliage colors.
Light:
Grows best in partial to full shade.
Growth:
Upright plant. Grows 10-18" depending on variety.
Uses:
Excellent color display. Large showy flowers, good in hanging baskest or beds.
Tips:
Grows best in rich, moist soil. Several new varieties that are highly recommended include the Dazzler series and the Rosebud series.
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| Gazania ( Gazania rigens ) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 08:48 AM
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Views: 1548
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Descrition:
A showy member of the Dasiy family. Gazania is a tender perennial grown as an annual, and can be used as edging, bedding and ground cover, as well as in containers.
Light:
Grows in partial to full sun.
Growth:
Upright plant. Grows similar to Dasiy.
Uses:
Great all purpose upright flower.
Tips:
The flowers close up at night and on cloudy days. For best results grow in summer conditions.
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| Stocks ( Malcolm stock ) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 08:34 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 672
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Descrition:
Low-growing plant with grayish foliage and small flowers.
Light:
Grows in full sun or light shade.
Growth:
Low-growing plant. Grows 4 to 6" wide.
Uses:
Great for beds and containers.
Tips:
This plant usally does better in cooler climates.
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| Marigold ( Tagetes sp.) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 08:00 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 1005
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Descrition:
Colorful flowers come in shades of orange, yellow, red, white and bicolor with many flower shapes to choose from.
Light:
Prefers partial shade.
Growth:
A mat-forming plant. Grows 4-6".
Uses:
Dependable color in beds, borders or containers.
Tips:
Will grow in average garden soil. Attractive with Zinnias, Salvia, Purple Basil or other similar annuals.
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| Petunia ( Petunia hybrida ) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 07:24 AM
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Views: 1358
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Descrition:
Single or double flowers in a wide range of colors that bloom all summer.
Light:
Grows in full to partial sun.
Growth:
Bushy, semierect plant. Grows 10-18" depending on variety.
Uses:
A favorite of many gardeners. Colorful plants for beds, borders and containers.
Tips:
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil. Attracts butterfiles. Remove faded blooms to encourage contnued flowering. Several new varieties that are highly recommended include the Madness series, Pink Wave, and Purple Wave.
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| Dianthus (Dianthus chinensis) |
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Tuesday, March 18 2003 @ 07:04 AM
Contributed by: Admin
Views: 1693
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Descrition:
Fragrant flowers bloom in the summer. Colors include red, white, pink, and bicolor. Grasslike foliage stays attractive all summer.
Light:
Grows best in full sun.
Growth:
Compact, mounded plant. Grows 6-18" depending on variety.
Uses:
Good choice for cut flowers, edging, containers, rock gardens or borders.
Tips:
Use to create old-fashioned or English garden look. Grows best in light, well-drained, alkaline soil.
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